Moving the Earth, 5th Edition

Moving the Earth, 5th Edition
Author: Herbert Nichols
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 1370
Release: 2005-04-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0071467017

The excavator's #1 problem-solver for more than four decades! This is THE standard source of practical know-how for the excavation and construction industries -- an all encompassing guide that covers every aspect of site preparation and management, and that details every machine and vehicle needed to perform each task. This new Fifth Edition offers completely updated coverage of the latest advances in equipment and operating techniques as well as coverage of cutting-edge safety and environmental issues.

Life in the Universe, 5th Edition

Life in the Universe, 5th Edition
Author: Jeffrey Bennett
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2022-05-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0691258139

The world’s leading textbook on astrobiology—ideal for an introductory one-semester course and now fully revised and updated Are we alone in the cosmos? How are scientists seeking signs of life beyond our home planet? Could we colonize other planets, moons, or even other star systems? This introductory textbook, written by a team of four renowned science communicators, educators, and researchers, tells the amazing story of how modern science is seeking the answers to these and other fascinating questions. They are the questions that are at the heart of the highly interdisciplinary field of astrobiology, the study of life in the universe. Written in an accessible, conversational style for anyone intrigued by the possibilities of life in the solar system and beyond, Life in the Universe is an ideal place to start learning about the latest discoveries and unsolved mysteries in the field. From the most recent missions to Saturn’s moons and our neighboring planet Mars to revolutionary discoveries of thousands of exoplanets, from the puzzle of life’s beginning on Earth to the latest efforts in the search for intelligent life elsewhere, this book captures the imagination and enriches the reader’s understanding of how astronomers, planetary scientists, biologists, and other scientists make progress at the cutting edge of this dynamic field. Enriched with a wealth of engaging features, this textbook brings any citizen of the cosmos up to speed with the scientific quest to discover whether we are alone or part of a universe full of life. An acclaimed text designed to inspire students of all backgrounds to explore foundational questions about life in the cosmos Completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field, including recent exploratory space missions to Mars, frontier exoplanet science, research on the origin of life on Earth, and more Enriched with helpful learning aids, including in-chapter Think about It questions, optional Do the Math and Special Topic boxes, Movie Madness boxes, end-of-chapter exercises and problems, quick quizzes, and much more Supported by instructor’s resources, including an illustration package and test bank, available upon request

Earth Science

Earth Science
Author: David M. Quigley
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2018
Genre: Earth sciences
ISBN: 9781628562842

Earth Science (5th Edition) Student Text moves the student from the lithosphere of the earth itself to the hydrosphere in and on the earth to the atmosphere surrounding the earth and finally out into space visiting the solar system and the rest of the universe. All of this is a quest to understand God's created world. Case studies and other activities encourage students to think like scientists as they develop a biblical perspective of earth and space. - Publisher.

Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology, 5th ed

Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology, 5th ed
Author: John Bird
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2013-11-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1134688261

This much-loved textbook introduces electrical and electronic principles and technology to students who are new to the subject. Real-world situations and engineering examples put the theory into context. The inclusion of worked problems with solutions really help aid your understanding and further problems then allow you to test and confirm you have mastered each subject. In total the books contains 410 worked problems, 540 further problems, 340 multiple-choice questions, 455 short-answer questions, and 7 revision tests with answers online. This an ideal text for vocational courses enabling a sound understanding of the knowledge required by technicians in fields such as electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunications. It will also be an excellent refresher for foundation and undergraduate degree students. It is supported by a companion website that contains solutions to the 540 questions in the practice exercises, formulae to help students answer the questions, multiple choice questions linked to each of the 23 chapters and information about the famous mathematicians and scientists mentioned in the book. Lecturers also have access to full solutions and the marking scheme for the 7 revision tests, lesson plans and illustrations from the book.

Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 5th ed

Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 5th ed
Author: John Bird
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 782
Release: 2014-02-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1134678398

This much-loved textbook explains the principles of electrical circuit theory and technology so that students of electrical and mechanical engineering can master the subject. Real-world situations and engineering examples put the theory into context. The inclusion of worked problems with solutions help you to learn and further problems then allow you to test and confirm you have fully understood each subject. In total the book contains 800 worked problems, 1000 further problems and 14 revision tests with answers online. This an ideal text for foundation and undergraduate degree students and those on upper level vocational engineering courses, in particular electrical and mechanical. It provides a sound understanding of the knowledge required by technicians in fields such as electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunications. This edition has been updated with developments in key areas such as semiconductors, transistors, and fuel cells, along with brand new material on ABCD parameters and Fourier’s Analysis. It is supported by a companion website that contains solutions to the 1000 questions in the practice exercises, formulae to help students answer the questions and information about the famous mathematicians and scientists mentioned in the book. Lecturers also have access to full solutions and the marking scheme for the 14 revision tests, lesson plans and illustrations from the book.

Moving the Earth

Moving the Earth
Author: Herbert Lownds Nichols
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 1702
Release: 1988-01
Genre: Earthmoving machinery
ISBN: 9780070464834

For more than 30 years Moving the Earth has been the standard reference on every type of excavation, hauling, & grading equipment, along with the different jobs & ways in which machines are used. Created specifically for contractors, foremen & operators, this big, third edition contains new sections on lasers, automatic grading machinery, paving with asphalt, concrete & soil cement, blacktop manufacture, hydraulic systems & excavators, hydrostatic drives, controlled blasting, chain saws, tree chippers & cutters, & much more. Over 3,200 individual drawings, photos & graphs make every description & procedure crystal clear.

The Fifth Season

The Fifth Season
Author: N. K. Jemisin
Publisher: Orbit
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 031622930X

At the end of the world, a woman must hide her secret power and find her kidnapped daughter in this "intricate and extraordinary" Hugo Award winning novel of power, oppression, and revolution. (The New York Times) This is the way the world ends. . .for the last time. It starts with the great red rift across the heart of the world's sole continent, spewing ash that blots out the sun. It starts with death, with a murdered son and a missing daughter. It starts with betrayal, and long dormant wounds rising up to fester. This is the Stillness, a land long familiar with catastrophe, where the power of the earth is wielded as a weapon. And where there is no mercy. Read the first book in the critically acclaimed, three-time Hugo award-winning trilogy by NYT bestselling author N. K. Jemisin.

Universe: The Solar System

Universe: The Solar System
Author: Roger Freedman
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 859
Release: 2010-01-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1429240164

Universe. When it comes to staying current with latest discoveries, clearing away common misconceptions, and harnessing the power of media in the service of students and instructors, no other full-length introduction to astronomy can match it. Now the textbook that has evolved discovery by discovery with the science of astronomy and education technology for over two decades returns in spectacular new edition, thoroughly updated and offering unprecedented media options. Available in Split Volumes Universe: Stars and Galaxies, Fourth Edition, 1-4292-4015-6 Universe: The Solar System, Fourth Edition, 1-4292-4016-4

19 Previous Year NDA/ NA English & General Knowledge Topic-wise Solved Papers Phase I & II (2006 - 2024) 5th Edition | 35 Authentic General Ability Test Papers | 5250 MCQs

19 Previous Year NDA/ NA English & General Knowledge Topic-wise Solved Papers Phase I & II (2006 - 2024) 5th Edition | 35 Authentic General Ability Test Papers | 5250 MCQs
Author: Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publications
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2024-10-22
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9362250063

The 5th updated edition of the book 19 Previous Year NDA/ NA English & General Knowledge Topic-wise Solved Papers (2006 - 2024) contains 37 Question papers of Mathematics held from April 2006 to September 2024. # The complete syllabus of NDA/ NA is divided into 32 Topics - English (8 Topics) & General Knowledge (24 Topics). # The Book consists of more than 5550 MCQs - English (1850 MCQs) & General Knowledge (3700 MCQs) - distributed among 32 Topics. # The strength of the book lies in the originality of its question papers and Errorless Solutions. # The Book provides detailed step-by step solutions to provide 100% concept clarity to the students.