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During the Roaring Twenties, two of the most revered and influential men in American business proposed to transform one of the country’s poorest regions into a dream technological metropolis, a shining paradise of small farms, giant factories, and sparkling laboratories. Henry Ford and Thomas Edison’s “Detroit of the South” would be 10 times the size of Manhattan, powered by renewable energy, and free of air pollution. And it would reshape American society.

Are you about to take the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) written test in order to obtain your learner's permit or driver's license? You are no doubt a busy individual with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study for the California DMV test. However, the truth is that the DMV test is a challenging exam.

Beryl Markham, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west, describes her childhood on a farm in Kenya, her apprenticeship as a horse trainer, and her later career as a pioneer aviator who piloted passengers and supplies in a small plane to remote corners of Africa.

Veteran journalist Peter Annin shows that wastewater has become a surprising weapon in America's war against water scarcity. Annin probes deep into the water reuse movement in five water-strapped states—California, Texas, Virginia, Nevada, and Florida. He drinks beer made from purified sewage, visits communities where purified sewage came to the rescue, and examines how one of the nation's largest wastewater plants hopes to recycle one hundred percent of its wastewater by 2035.

The transcontinental railroads of the late 19th century were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating panics in the US economy. Their dependence on public largess drew them into the corridors of power, initiating new forms of corruption. Their operations rearranged space and time, and remade the landscape of the West. As wheel and rail, car and coal, they opened new worlds of work and ways of life.

"Conquer the CWI Part A Exam: Your Guide to Passing the Certified Welding Inspector Fundamentals Exam" is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring welding inspectors prepare for the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Part A exam. This guide covers essential topics, including welding processes like SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW, explaining their applications, advantages, and techniques. It delves into the properties and behavior of materials, such as steel, aluminum, and copper, ensuring readers understand how different materials react during welding. The guide emphasizes the ...

If you are preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and would like to pass it on your first try, you will need to master the test questions and answers included in this book.

The Titanic collided with an iceberg on the night of April 14, and 1,500 people died in the freezing waters as the ship met her watery grave. Spectacular in many ways, it's a story that has spurred legends and still sends shivers down the spine a century later. This minute-by-minute account of the sinking is based on over 20 years of research and offers amazing detail of that fateful night.

Discover the fascinating world of HAM radio antennas! Elevate your communication skills and technical expertise with the incredible "Building Antennas for HAM Radios" eBook. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey to create your own powerful antennas? This comprehensive guide covers a vast array of topics to assist you in becoming an expert in antenna construction for HAM radios. Whether you're a seasoned HAM enthusiast or a budding hobbyist, this eBook offers invaluable knowledge to help you excel in your passion. Embark on a systematic exploration starting with the fundamentals of ...

Nothing Like It in the World is the story of the men who built the transcontinental railroad. In Ambrose's hands, this enterprise comes to life. The U.S. government pitted two companies - the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific railroads - against each other in a race for funding, encouraging speed over caution. As its peak the work force approached the size of Civil War armies, with as many as 15,000 workers on each line. The surveyors, the men who picked the route, lived off buffalo, deer, and antelope.

This book is designed to give the everyday motorcyclist many ideas on great destinations, incredible road routes and awesome places to enjoy traveling on your motorcycle. It includes a vast array of ideas from many countries across the world including the UK, US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

She was 17 years old on a Christmas Eve flight 40 years ago to join her father for Christmas when the unimaginable happened. The Lockheed L-188A Electra, on the way from Lima to Pucallpa, flew directly into a thunderstorm. A strike of lightning left the plane incinerated and Juliane Diller (Koepcke) still strapped to her plane seat falling through the night air two miles above the Earth. Her survival is unexplainable and considered a modern-day miracle. Her mother was among the 91 dead and Juliane the sole survivor.

“Domine el examen CWI Parte C: su guía para aprobar el examen del libro de códigos del inspector certificado de soldadura” es una guía de estudio esencial diseñada para ayudar a los aspirantes a inspectores de soldadura a navegar y dominar las complejidades de los códigos y normas de soldadura. Esta completa guía abarca temas críticos como las especificaciones de procedimientos de soldadura (WPS), los registros de cualificación de procedimientos (PQR), la cualificación de soldadores y la identificación y evaluación de discontinuidades de soldadura. También profundiza en las ...

“Domine el examen CWI Parte B: su guía para aprobar el examen práctico de inspector de soldadura certificado” es una guía de estudio completa diseñada para ayudar a los aspirantes a inspectores de soldadura a prepararse para el componente práctico del examen CWI. Esta guía cubre temas esenciales, incluyendo la comprensión de los símbolos de soldadura y planos, el dominio de las técnicas de medición de soldadura, y la identificación de defectos comunes de soldadura. Los capítulos detallados proporcionan instrucciones paso a paso sobre el uso de diversas herramientas de ...

“Domine el examen CWI Parte A: su guía para aprobar el examen de fundamentos del inspector certificado de soldadura” es una completa guía de estudio diseñada para ayudar a los aspirantes a inspectores de soldadura a prepararse para el examen Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Parte A. Esta guía cubre temas esenciales, incluyendo procesos de soldadura como SMAW, GMAW, FCAW y GTAW, explicando sus aplicaciones, ventajas y técnicas. Profundiza en las propiedades y el comportamiento de los materiales, como el acero, el aluminio y el cobre, garantizando que los lectores comprendan cómo ...

"Conquer the EPA 608 Exam: Your Comprehensive Guide to Refrigerant Handling Certification" is an essential resource for technicians in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of refrigerant management, from understanding basic refrigeration cycles to handling high-pressure and low-pressure systems, and servicing small appliances. It delves into the properties and handling of refrigerant blends, environmental and ethical responsibilities, and the latest advancements in refrigerant technology. Key chapters provide detailed insights into ...

In the late nineteenth century, people were obsessed by one of the last unmapped areas of the globe: The North Pole. No one knew what existed beyond the fortress of ice rimming the northern oceans. On July 8, 1879, the USS Jeannette set sail from San Francisco to cheering crowds in the grip of "Arctic Fever." The ship sailed into uncharted seas, but soon was trapped in pack ice. Two years into the harrowing voyage, the hull was breached. Amid the rush of water and the shrieks of breaking wooden boards, the crew abandoned the ship.

This work was published in 1724, under the pseudonym Captain Charles Johnson, by an unknown British author, usually assumed to be Daniel Defoe. This work is the prime source for the biographies of many well-known pirates of that era and shaped the popular notions about pirates of the day. Included are Blackbeard, Black Bart, Jolly Roger, Anne Bonny (aka Anne Bonn), Edward Teach, Henry Avery, Mary Read, and many more.

Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? These are the sorts of questions that Mark Miodownik is constantly asking himself. A globally renowned materials scientist, Miodownik has spent his life exploring objects as ordinary as an envelope and as unexpected as concrete cloth, uncovering the fascinating secrets that hold together our physical world.

A complete guide for Ham Radio Operators looking to work DX, defined as distant stations. Intended for both seasoned hams looking to improve skills and for beginners alike. The book includes sections on getting a ham radio shack setup for DX, hardware and software suggestions, automation, operating awards, QSL procedures as well as DX operating tips. Book covers various operating modes such as CW, phone and digital. A heavy emphasis is put on the currently popular HF digital modes as well as good operating practices to be a successful DXer.