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April 1945. The end of World War II finally appears to be nearing. The Nazis are collapsing in Europe, and the Americans are vastly overpowering the Japanese in the Pacific. For a group of pilots in their early 20s who were trained during the twilight of the war, the biggest concern is that they'll never actually see real action and will go home without having a chance to face the enemy.

Winner of the National Book Award for history, The Path Between the Seas tells the story of the men and women who fought against all odds to fulfill the 400-year-old dream of constructing an aquatic passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Applying his remarkable gift for writing lucid, lively exposition, McCullough weaves the many strands of the momentous event into a comprehensive and captivating tale.

Many people take math in high school and promptly forget much of it. But math plays a part in all of our lives all of the time, whether we know it or not. In The Joy of x, Steven Strogatz expands on his hit New York Times series to explain the big ideas of math gently and clearly, with wit, and insight.

Conquer™ the ASE T5 Exam: Your Guide to Suspension and Steering Systems is a comprehensive study guide designed to help technicians prepare for the ASE T5 exam, focusing on suspension and steering systems for medium and heavy trucks. The guide covers all essential components, including shock absorbers, leaf springs, torsion bars, ball joints, tie rods, and electronic power steering (EPS) systems. Each chapter provides detailed explanations of how these systems function, common issues that arise, and practical strategies for diagnosing and repairing problems. The book emphasizes real-world...

When Ferrari of Los Gatos opened, few people could afford an expensive sports car. In 1976, the average annual income was $12,686, and a new home cost about $48,000. Motorists in California could only buy gas on odd or even-numbered days based on the last digit of their license plate, due to the global oil crisis.

The grid is an accident of history and of culture, in no way intrinsic to how we produce, deliver and consume electrical power. Yet this is the system the United States ended up with, a jerry-built structure now so rickety and near collapse that a strong wind or a hot day can bring it to a grinding halt. The grid is now under threat from a new source: renewable and variable energy, which puts stress on its logics as much as its components.

Computer technology has improved exponentially over the last 50 years. But the headroom for bigger and better electronic solutions is running out. Our best hope is to engage the power of quantum physics. “Quantum algorithms” had already been written long before hardware was built. These would enable, for example, a quantum computer to exponentially speed up an information search or crack the mathematical trick behind internet security.

Conquer the ASE A2 Exam: Your Guide to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle is a comprehensive study guide designed to prepare automotive technicians for the ASE A2 certification exam. The guide covers all aspects of automatic transmission and transaxle systems, including the fundamentals of operation, hydraulic systems, torque converters, planetary gear sets, clutches, bands, and servos. It also delves into the complexities of valve bodies, shift control systems, and electronic controls, providing detailed explanations and practical insights into diagnosing and repairing common transmission ...

In 1956, a stunned world watched as the famous Italian ocean liner Andrea Doria sank after being struck by a Swedish vessel off the coast of Nantucket. Unlike the Titanic, this sinking played out in real time across radios and televisions, the first disaster of the modern age. Audiences witnessed it all: the unthinkable collision of two modern vessels equipped with radar; perilous hours of uncertainty; the heroic rescue of passengers, and the final gasp as the pride of the Italian fleet slipped beneath the Atlantic, taking some 50 lives with her.

We live in a factory-made world: modern life is built on three centuries of advances in factory production, efficiency, and technology. But giant factories have also fueled our fears about the future since their beginnings, when William Blake called them "dark Satanic mills". Many factories that operated over the last two centuries - such as Homestead, River Rouge, and Foxconn - were known for the labor exploitation and class warfare they engendered, not to mention the environmental devastation caused by factory production.

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 Private Pilot exam. However, the truth is that the Private Pilot test is a challenging exam. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Micah Moore developed the Private Pilot Study Guide! This edition is a practice questions and complete review edition! It reviews all essential concepts found on the exam from all categories of the exam. It contains hundreds of practice questions.

Claude Shannon was a tinkerer, a playful wunderkind, a groundbreaking polymath, and a digital pioneer whose insights made the Information Age possible. He constructed fire-breathing trumpets and customized unicycles, outfoxed Vegas casinos, and built juggling robots, but he also wrote the seminal text of the Digital Revolution. That work allowed scientists to measure and manipulate information as objectively as any physical object. His work gave mathematicians and engineers the tools to bring that world to pass.

The commercial driver industry is fast-growing yet continuously faced with a shortage of certified CDL drivers. Certification starts with passing the CDL written exam and that's where many fall short. We aim to change that trend. We also aim to enhance the learning experience of new commercial drivers and improve their driving capabilities.

A veteran of World War I, British RAF Captain C.K. Shepherd arrived in New York in June 1919, bought a top-of-the-line Henderson four-cylinder motorcycle, and headed west on a solo cross-country adventure to see America. He set off on his adventures, arriving in San Francisco two months later. Having completed his voyage, he sold his beloved motorcycle, dubbed “Lizzie”, on the street in San Francisco and then made his way back to his home in Birmingham, England.

“Domine el examen EPA 608: Su guía completa para la certificación de manejo de refrigerantes” es un recurso esencial para los técnicos del sector de la refrigeración y el aire acondicionado. Esta completa guía cubre todos los aspectos de la gestión de refrigerantes, desde la comprensión de los ciclos básicos de refrigeración hasta la manipulación de sistemas de alta y baja presión y el mantenimiento de pequeños electrodomésticos. Profundiza en las propiedades y la manipulación de las mezclas de refrigerantes, las responsabilidades éticas y medioambientales y los últimos ...

Even if we live within sight of the sea, it is easy to forget that our world is an ocean world. The open ocean, that vast expanse of international waters, begins just a few miles out and spreads across three-fourths of the globe. It is a place of storms and danger, both natural and manmade. And at a time when every last patch of land is claimed by one government or another, it is a place that remains radically free.

Water is the most fundamental of survival needs. While many communities around the world are used to struggling with water shortages, many of us have no clue what we would do in this sort of situation.

The story of the American West is the story of a relentless quest for a precious resource: water. It is a tale of rivers diverted and dammed, of political corruptions and intrigue, of billion-dollar battles over water rights, of ecologic and economic disaster. In Cadillac Desert, Marc Reisner writes of the earliest settlers, lured by the promise of paradise, and of the ruthless tactics employed by Los Angeles politicians and business interests to ensure the city's growth. He documents the bitter rivalry between two government giants to transform the West.

Conquer the ASE T2 Exam: Your Guide to Diesel Engine Diagnostics and Repair is a comprehensive study guide designed to help technicians prepare for the ASE T2 certification exam. The guide covers the essential topics needed to pass the exam, including diesel engine fundamentals, fuel systems, turbochargers, exhaust and aftertreatment systems, electrical systems, cooling and lubrication systems, and mechanical components like pistons, crankshafts, and valve trains. Each chapter provides detailed explanations of key concepts, real-world examples, and troubleshooting techniques, ensuring ...

"Conquer the CWI Part A Exam: Your Guide to Passing the Certified Welding Inspector Fundamentals Exam" is a concise and high-level resource designed to provide foundational knowledge for individuals preparing for the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Part A exam. This guide is ideal for those seeking an introduction to the core topics covered on the exam, including welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW), material properties, and joint design. While not a standalone resource for in-depth technical preparation, the guide serves as a starting point for candidates entering the field of ...