Keeping the Edge

Keeping the Edge
Author: Ashton B. Carter
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780262531948

How the US can rectify organizational and managerial problems to maximize its military effectiveness.

Keeping the Technological Edge

Keeping the Technological Edge
Author: Andrew P. Hunter
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2015-10-13
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1442258977

Technology innovations in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) have delivered unmatched national security capability for the United States for the greater part of the last seven decades. Federal research and development funding is at the heart of the U.S. high-technology advantage. Continuing to push the technology envelope is central to maintaining U.S. preeminence in military capability. As Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter made clear in his Silicon Valley speech in April 2015, “threats to our security and our country’s technological superiority are proliferating and diversifying.” The U.S. global lead in defense technology is being actively eroded by potential competitors who themselves are pursuing advanced technologies to develop asymmetric capabilities that challenge the U.S. ability to carry out critical missions. This report explores the context of the global innovation environment that is driving the need for DoD to better connect with the global commercial economy. Through an expansive set of interviews with experts, practitioners, and senior officials, the CSIS study team developed a set of recommendations, divided here into two general proposals: (1) encourage better awareness of outside innovation; and (2) enable better access to that outside innovation once it has been identified.

Keeping the Cutting Edge

Keeping the Cutting Edge
Author: Harold H. Payson
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1983
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780937822029

Harold H. "Dynamite" Payson is a professional boatbuilder who specializes in light plywood construction, though in the past he build traditional plank-on-frame craft. Most of his boats-among them the famed Gloucester Light Dory and the Instant Boat series-are from the board of Philip C. Bolger. Many of the prototypes of Bolger's small boats have been built by Payson as part of their continuing association. Dynamite is a retired lobster fisherman, a saw sharpener, and the proprietor of H.H.Payson & Co., which offers boatbuilding plans for sale to the average boatbuilder. He is the author of Instant Boats, How to Build the Gloucester Light Dory, Go Build Your Own Boat!, Build the New Instant Boats, and a number of magazine articles. He lives and works in South Thomaston, Maine.

Exploring Management

Exploring Management
Author: John R. Schermerhorn, Jr
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 557
Release: 2009-12-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470169648

Exploring Management, Second Edition by John Schermerhorn, presents a new and exciting approach in teaching and learning the principles of management. This text is organized within a unique learning system tailored to students’ reading and study styles. It offers a clean, engaging and innovative approach that motivates students and helps them understand and master management principles.

Ski

Ski
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 1989-04
Genre:
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ENGINEERING GRAPHICS

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
Author: K. C. JOHN
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2009-07-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8120337220

This book provides a detailed study of geometrical drawing through simple and well-explained worked-out examples and exercises. This book is designed for students of first year Engineering Diploma course, irrespective of their branches of study. The book is divided into seven modules. Module A covers the fundamentals of manual drafting, lettering, freehand sketching and dimensioning of views. Module B describes two-dimensional drawings like geometrical constructions, conics, miscellaneous curves and scales. Three-dimensional drawings, such as projections of points, lines, plane lamina, geometrical solids and their different sections are well-explained in Module C. Module D deals with intersection of surfaces and their developments. Drawing of pictorial views is illustrated in Module E, which includes isometric projection, oblique projection and perspective projections. The fundamentals of machine drawing are covered in Module F. Finally, in Module G, the book introduces computer-aided drafting (CAD) to make the readers familiar with the state-of-the-art techniques of drafting. KEY FEATURES : Follows the International Standard Organization (ISO) code of practice for drawing. Includes a large number of dimensioned illustrations, worked-out examples, and Polytechnic questions and answers to explain the geometrical drawing process. Contains chapter-end exercises to help students develop their drawing skills.

Warm Weather Knits

Warm Weather Knits
Author: Deborah Newton
Publisher: Leisure Arts
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2010
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1609000102

Warm Weather Knits, -Rich with texture and details, more than 20 cool sweaters and accessories from Deborah Newton include sporty designs as well as dressy ones.

Easy Textured Knits

Easy Textured Knits
Author: Margret Willson
Publisher: Leisure Arts
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2012
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1609003365

Contains seventy-two stitch patterns with photos, instructions, and charts designed to share projects that can be created through knitting.

Amy Butler's Piece Keeping

Amy Butler's Piece Keeping
Author: Amy Butler
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2016-06-14
Genre:
ISBN: 1452139326

In this project-based sewing book, Amy Butler teaches what she does best: sewing, quilting, and pattern making. From lampshades to pillows, quilts to statement jewelry, Piece Keeping is the perfect go-to for the crafty. With clear sections on traditional sewing themes, tools, and methods, this book will appeal to Amy's core fans as well as those simply drawn to beautiful fabrics and DIY projects. The 20 inspiring projects include dozens of how-to diagrams, plus 9 downloadable patterns. Piece Keeping is both a practical guide and a source for stylish home décor and fashion inspiration, brimming throughout with Amy's unique color sense and eye-catching textile designs.

Tudor Roses

Tudor Roses
Author: Alice Starmore
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2013-12-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1606600478

Created by one of the top names in knitting, this splendid hardcover volume features hand-knitted designs inspired by members of the Tudor dynasty. Includes charts and instructions, color photographs, and fascinating historical background.