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Your building has the potential to change the world. Existing buildings consume approximately 40 percent of the energy and emit nearly half of the carbon dioxide in the US each year. In recognition ……続きを見る

Champagne is never a simple glass of fizz… As soon as the cork flies, the first sip reveals a wine of fascinating complexity. For even the most modest non-vintage cuvée, a bevy of blending decisions……続きを見る

Life of Robert Stevenson, Civil Engineer is a comprehensive biography that chronicles the remarkable life and achievements of Robert Stevenson, one of Scotland’s most distinguished civil engineers. ……続きを見る

Records of a Family of Engineers by Robert Louis Stevenson is a fascinating historical account chronicling the remarkable achievements of the Stevenson family, renowned Scottish civil engineers. The……続きを見る

In 1878, Robert Louis Stevenson, author of classics such as Kidnapped and Treasure Island, embarked on a walking tour of the Cévennes, a mountainous region in south-central France. His travelling co……続きを見る

Tomato Products: Pulp, Ketchup, and Chili Sauce is a comprehensive guide that delves into the art and science of processing tomatoes into some of the most popular and versatile condiments found in k……続きを見る

Chickens were the unsung heroes of Western Canada’s early 20th century, feeding families and supporting farming operations. Feathers on the Frontier explores the practical aspects of pioneer poultry……続きを見る

Written by a neurobiologist and a psychologist, this volume presents a new theory of olfactory perception. Drawing on research in neuroscience, physiology, and ethology, Donald A. Wilson and Richard……続きを見る

The ultimate field guide to the birds of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. With a range of habitats from mountain forests and wetland basins to the great, sweeping savannas, East Africa i……続きを見る

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) non è stato soltanto il grande narratore che tutti conosciamo. Attento osservatore della propria epoca, lo scrittore scozzese ha infatti lasciato anche scritti di ……続きを見る

The results of renormalized perturbation theory, in QCD and other quantum field theories, are ambiguous at any finite order, due to renormalization-scheme dependence. The perturbative results depend……続きを見る

With historical case studies ranging from the Revolutionary War to the war in Iraq, this new book shows how and why the US military is caught between two civilian masters – the President and Congres……続きを見る

Nous produisîmes une grande agitation dans les docks d’Anvers. Un arrimeur et un groupe de portefaix des docks enlevèrent nos deux « canoës » et coururent à l’embarcadère. Derrière eux venait une fo……続きを見る

The questions still are asked: What is gravity? What are chemical, electrical, and vital forces? What is the essential nature of matter, energy, and life? There is no oracle to answer. The study of ……続きを見る

Robert Louis Stevenson met the love of his life in France in 1876. She was Fanny Osborne, an American, and four years later the pair married in California. "Silverado Squatters" describes the honeym……続きを見る

Noto ai lettori di tutte le età per le sue abilità, di romanziere, Robert Louis Stevenson è forse meno conosciuto come pensatore e saggista. Il carattere dei cani, del 1884, oltre a offrire uno spac……続きを見る

This work provides short biographies of 50 historical figures in cycad biology. It covers those starting in the early 17th century through the 21st century. Each of the biographies covers a career i……続きを見る

Foam fractionation is a separation process in which proteins and other amphipathic species adsorb to the surface of bubbles. The bubbles are then removed from the solution in the form of foam at the……続きを見る

Automation and artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming industries, reshaping the job market, and redefining what work looks like in the 21st century. "The Rise of the Robots - How Automatio……続きを見る

A comprehensive illustrated field guide to the birds of Greater Southern Africa The vast region of Greater Southern Africaーwhich includes Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, S……続きを見る

In "Records of a Family of Engineers," Robert Louis Stevenson presents a rich narrative that intertwines the personal history of his family with the broader context of engineering during the Victori……続きを見る

This spectacular field guide includes all resident, breeding and migrant species found in Greater Southern Africa. Comprising South Africa, Lesotho, eSwatini, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mo……続きを見る

Cats are cuddly and adorable, but they are often misunderstood. Sadly, many cats are relinquished to shelters or rehomed due to normal behaviors that are incorrectly treated or mishandled. In this b……続きを見る

Honey Bee Pests and Diseases provides up-to-date information on the management of honey bee diseases found globally, not just in the U.S., Europe, or Australia. Of particular interest are the explan……続きを見る

All our inner organs and tissues require a constant environment to work effectively. Warm-blooded animals keep a core body temperature around 98°F as the cells function at an optimal capacity at thi……続きを見る

Reviews recent advances in understanding pollination dynamics and the role of plant-pollinator relationships in agro-ecosystems Provides a comprehensive assessment of the major threats to economica……続きを見る

The energy crisis is one of the most pressing and significant problems the world has to face. With limited resources of fossil fuels left, and the additional political and environmental issues that ……続きを見る

Witnessing a total solar eclipse is a wondrous and unforgettable event! Eclipse Chasers is a guide to past and future Australian total solar eclipses, exploring historical and cultural knowledge, as……続きを見る

Why do we travel? Are holidays good for our health? What are the social and psychological factors that drive us to move? The Psychology of Travel provides an eclectic introduction to the range of tr……続きを見る

Everybody eats, and what we eat – or do not – affects the brain and mind. There is significant general, applied, academic, and industry interest about nutrition and the brain, yet there is much misi……続きを見る