Editorial Review

Originally published in 1909, "Handy Farm Devices" is more than an engaging trip down memory lane. For any small farmer or homesteader, the techniques and devices described in detail are just as useful, durable, and fully functional today as they were 75 years ago. You will learn to build a portable chicken coop, a stone boat (for moving stone), a lightweight orchard ladder, gates that don't sag, and a handy wood splitter, as well as rudimentary farm structures, well houses, bee hives, a baby's cradle, a cheese press and much more. The charming, turn-of-the-century language and useful and inspirational quotes from Shakespeare, the Bible, Bacon, Longfellow and many others make this book a delight to read. Read more

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An asset to the self sufficient dreamer!
Yes this is a ver valuable book!Dont want to or just cant afford to buy or rent expensive machinery to do the basic farm duties many have done before the age of technology?THIS IS A MUST!!

Excellent, practical, book
This book is filled with tons of little tricks and devices to make farm life easier. Much of the information is old and so it may not be of as much use to someone with a high tech farm, but if you still do some things the old fashioned way, this book probably has something that can help you. And even if you can't use the stuff, it's interesting to read.

Pure practicality & lots of nostalgia
Handy Farm Devices is a really great book if you'd like to read about early 20th century practical living. There's no fluff here; just practical tips for simple living, and lots of good ideas for fixing/making things around the house. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Agricultural implements    2. Construction - General    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Design and construction    5. Farm buildings    6. Farm equipment    7. Handbooks, manuals, etc    8. Hobbies/Crafts    9. Home Improvement / Construction    10. Reference    11. Agricultural engineering & machinery    12. House & Home / Equipment, Appliances & Supplies   

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The best introductory atmospheric science text on the market
Hands down this text is the best for anyone looking for an introduction to the atmospheric sciences.There is almost no topic this book doesn't provide an overview of.Personally my favorite section is Thermodynamics.In my opinion the authors give a very clear and thorough introduction to the subject.Other topics in the book are also equally as good.As an introductory text (2nd year) this book provides a very good base for students in the atmospheric sciences to build upon.I find that even in 4th year I still referred back to the text to recall some of the basics that tend to get lost when you become so fixed on the math. Excellent (albeit dated) treatment of atmos. science
(Update--there is a new edition of this textbook, out in spring 2006)
stimulating book
Although not being a specialist in the field (mine is Condensed Matter Physics), I found this book to be quite stimulating and well written. It is suitable for a student who has already some familiarity with Physics andCalculus (including several variables and vector calculus) and , in myopinion, that is just what makes it exciting, because it does not, althoughbeing introductory, bores the non-specialist reader with a mass of detailsor just qualitative information. I have been responsible for introductoryThemodynamics classes for students of Physics and Meteorology for the lastfour years in my institute, and now I intend to use examples from the book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atmosphere    2. Atmospheric chemistry    3. Atmospheric physics    4. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    5. Mechanics - Dynamics - Thermodynamics    6. Science    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Textbooks    9. Meteorology    10. Science / Meteorology   

Subjects:  1. Air Pollution    2. Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical    3. Chernobyl Nuclear Accident, Ch    4. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    5. Environmental Engineering & Technology    6. Environmental aspects    7. Nuclear Plant Safety    8. Nuclear energy and meteorology    9. Radioactive pollution of the a    10. Radioactive pollution of the atmosphere    11. Science    12. Science/Mathematics    13. Transport theory    14. Atmospheric regions    15. Environmental chemistry    16. Science / Chemistry / Physical & Theoretical   

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Packed With Info
This book is very good I must have read it 3-4 times the first month I had it and picked up tips each time. It is well written, easy to understand, as I have never built a boat before, still havn't but hope to this winter. Excellent intro to a project like this.

A very handy technical back stop!!
This is a very useful book in terms of getting a handle on wood strip kayak construction. It is well written, concise and clear. It suffers from some unfortunate americanisms (eg material suppliers, wood types, etc). There are also some areas like staple-less construction that are not covered deeply enough - but overall a fine addition to the books in this space.
S. Halgrimson
I have found The Strip-Built Sea Kayak an interesting book.I have not been able to build a boat yet but plan to this spring. I have graphed the forms and found the book to explain it well.I hope the rest of the boat goes as well as the forms did. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Amateurs' manuals    2. Boating - General    3. Canoeing    4. Design and construction    5. Kayaking    6. Kayaks    7. Physical Education    8. Sports    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Canoeing & kayaking    11. Education / Physical Education    12. Shipbuilding technology & engineering    13. Woodworking   

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New Horizons
The scope and technical detail of this seminal work covering the cutting edge in Atmospheric chemistry is beyond remarkable. Just the number of references is mind boggling. The book presents the material in a veryreadable and understandable style. The authors have kept the reader inmind. They also add surprising levity on occasion and show a keen grasp ofareas outside chemistry. I know of no other work in this field that is morecurrent, comprehensive, and helpful. If only otherscientific works wereas thorough and readable. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atmospheric Chemistry    2. Chemistry - General    3. Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical    4. Earth Sciences - General    5. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    6. Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical    7. Environmental Science    8. Science    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Atmospheric pollution    11. Atmospheric regions    12. Environmental chemistry    13. Science / Environmental Science   

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Sonar, Signal Processing Intro
I picked up this book for an introduction for Sonar/Radar.My background knowledge of DSP helped me understand the material, but there is a brief intro for basic signal processing.Other techniques such as beamforming,sonar systems are explained in good detail.Easy to read, diagrams are nottoo good.Reasonable amount of derivation of results to convince me of theresults stated. written in 1991, I am looking for a more updated bookthough. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Acoustical Engineering    2. Digital techniques    3. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Signal processing    6. Sonar    7. Technology & Industrial Arts   

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How to RestoreClassic Farmall Tractors
This is a very informative book with lots of good color photos and descriptive, but not model specific info on evaluating,tear down,inspecting and repairing componants. Each chapter is devoted to a seperate componant or system. The paint chapter focuses on selecting different types of paint,primers,sealers. There are suggestions on selecting and applying decals. I found a nice appendix with contact info for parts suppliers and clubs. I didn't see much about tractors made after the late 50's. This book would be a great companion to a detailed shop manual for someone who has little or no experience working on tractors. There is also a chapter that gives ideas on tools and tool selection.

A no-nonsense, in-depth how-to manual for collectors
How To Restore Classic Farmall Tractors: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide To Rebuilding And Restoring is a no-nonsense, in-depth how-to manual for collectors, hobbyists, and even professionals. Chapters cover how to repair, restore, and spruce up every part of vintage Farmall tractors, from engine repair to the clutch, tires, hydraulic system, electrical system, cooling system, fuel system, sheet metal, paint job, decals, and much more. Black-and-white and color photographs, explicit diagrams, and thorough instructions in layman's language distinguish How To Restore Classic Farmall Tractors. A fascinating guide for classic tractor enthusiasts and hobbyists and an invaluable resource for anyone determined to get their classic Farmall tractor in the best possible condition.
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Subjects:  1. Agriculture - General    2. Automotive    3. Automotive - Miscellaneous Vehicles    4. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    5. Automotive Maintenance And Repair    6. Conservation and restoration    7. Farm Tractors    8. IHC tractors    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Technology    11. Transportation    12. Agricultural engineering & machinery    13. Agriculture & Farming    14. Automotive (motor mechanic) skills    15. Motor cars: general interest    16. Transportation / General    17. Vehicle maintenance   

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All You need
If you want to build a greenland kayak then this is all you need. Instructions are clear and not wordy. It also has sections on making paddles and paddling clothing. The style shown in this book has slight deviations from the original greenland technique but he specifically states all the changes. I built a kayak from this book with my only help being a second pair of hands, and i am only 15. The boat was exactly to his designs and it is fast, fairly stable, and responsive.

Terrific book with lots of details and pictures
This is a terrific book.I bought Robert Morris' book on Skin on Frame building and had many questions.Chris Cunningham's book provides lot of details and answered my questions.Both books compliment each other and since I do not know much about this process, I consider both required reading before I build.
Great detail and instruction
This book was great for a novice builder like myself. The intructions were clear and easy to follow. I like the way the instruction passages started with the result intended followed by detailed instructions.
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Subjects:  1. Design and construction    2. Kayaking    3. Kayaks    4. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Water Sports    8. Woodwork - General    9. Canoeing & kayaking    10. Ship design & naval architecture    11. Sports & Recreation / Kayaking   

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Germany's Panther Tank
This book provides an excellent technical and developmental history of the Panther. The author has obviously done his research on this vehicle. The book is well worth the price.

Panther Tank in extreme detail
The ultimate guide to the Panther Tank, is full of detail acounting the progress from drawing board to final version of this extremly well designed battle tank of world war two. Excellent for detail for the modeller keen on fine detailing the Panther Tank in any of its versions. Great read and some fine drawinings of all the Panther Tank models built during the war.
This Panther Book is worth the price
Panther Tank the Quest for Combat Supremacy" represents over 20 years of research on the Panther and will remain for some years the definitive single volume study of the development history of the Panther tank.
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Subjects:  1. History: American    2. Military - World War II    3. Military Science    4. Panther (Tank)    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. European history: Second World War    7. Germany    8. Military vehicles   

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Expect more from a $96 book
While Mr. Adamy may be an expert, apparently these books were thrown together a little quickly.Read the text and all will be well.Follow the example problems in the back and you're headed for a train wreck.When he works the problems they are frought with mistakes, big, blatant mistakes.For someone trying to learn EW the first time these are huge confidence deflators.Find an independent source to check your answers.

clear descriptions of measure and countermeasure
This book is the logically titled sequel to EW 101. The style is the same. Namely where very intricate and specialised maths and engineering is deprecated. What Adamy has done is reduce a problem down to the minimum physical model that conveys the essential information. This lets a reader, who might not be an engineer in the electronic warfare field, understand what the various measures and countermeasures are about.
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Subjects:  1. Electronics in military engine    2. Electronics in military engineering    3. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    4. Military Science    5. Optics    6. Radar    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Military engineering   

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Not for Physicists
The book covers alot of material, but often repeats itself in later chapters.
Test and Measurement Bible
This books stands heads and shoulders above anything else written so far on the test and measurement of fiber optic systems and components. The other reviewers have given details about the books content, so I'll say why I liked the book. Essential Test and Measurement Book
This text is essential for anyone who wishes to test or measure optical sub-components, components, systems, or devices. Dennis lays out the fundamentals of each measurement in an easy to understand format. This is especially useful because this field is growing tremendously and often utilizes people from other fields who lack familiarity with these measurements. This book provides as easy to understand tutorial for people who need to learn these techniques. If you can't measure what you have very well, you don't know what you sent to your customer; and if they can't measure what you sent them, they don't know what they have. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Electrical Measurements    2. Electronics - Optoelectronics    3. Optical Communication Engineering    4. Optical communications    5. Optical fibers    6. Optics    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Testing    11. Applied optics    12. Engineering measurement & calibration    13. Technology / Electronics / Optoelectronics    14. Testing of materials   

Subjects:  1. Computer Simulation    2. Military Engineering    3. Military Science    4. Reference    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Yearbooks & Annuals   

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Ulysses ina world cruising power boat
Although I have never ventured beyond the horizon -- fish for blues out to 25 miles offshore--- I have been fascinated with the modern equivalents of Homer's fabled voyager. This book brings Homer's world-travelling explorer into the 21st century. Make no mistake, this is not a tale of imaginary voyages, but an eminently practical guide for those who would cross oceans
Ocean Going Motor Yachts for Newbies
This is an excellent book for readers who are interested in learning about ocean passages in small motor yachts.Author Robert Beebe explains why these boats are superior to sailboats for comfort and stability, and explains the naval architecture principles that make these vessels his preferred choice for crossing oceans.That might sound dull, but it isn't.The combines practical tips on how to evaluate and/or design boats with basics on seamanship and plenty of war stories to lighten the text.The clear message is that, using this class of yacht, anybody willing to learn the basics of boathandling can learn to become an ocean passage-maker.Whether that's your dream (as it is mine) or you just want to read about it, this is a lively and enlightening book.

The best
Voaging under power is the best naval book I ever read. It is a must to all interested on passagemaking. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Boating - General    2. Naval architecture    3. Ocean travel    4. Passagemaker (Yacht)    5. Ship Design And Construction    6. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    7. Sports    8. Sports & Recreation    9. Transportation    10. Yacht building    11. Yachts and yachting    12. Maritime / nautical trades    13. Motor / power boating & cruising    14. Shipbuilding technology & engineering    15. Sports & Recreation / Boating   

Editorial Review

Boat owners, let us remind you of this simple fact: it's better to beout on the water than working on your boat at the dock.Sandy Lindseyhas compiled 1,001 tips to help you keep your boat running--and looking--itsbest in Read more

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Good, salfe cleaning
This book has wonderful ideas about using commonly available items such as witch hazel and petroleum jelly to clean and maintain your boat. Our dock neighbors were so impressed at the cleaning ability of the concoctions this book recommends that everyone now has a squirt bottle of the stuff for their boats. Highly recommended.

Not only saves time, Saves Money
My first experience was with the deck wash.The stuff that I was using cost about $10 per bottle.The deck wash that I made from the book worked just as well and it cost me under a dollar to make.I haven't even gone in depth yet.

Great book
Excellent read, many money saving tips, really appreciate the fact many of the recommendations are organically based and non harmful to the environment. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Boating - General    2. Boats and boating    3. Maintenance and repair    4. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Boating    8. Shipbuilding technology & engineering    9. Sports & Recreation / Boating    10. Vehicle maintenance   

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An excellent book of line drawings ! (010)
Unlike most books on warships, which tend to focus on areas such as it's service history and technical specifications, which this book does cover, here is a fantastic collection of line drawings. I have several books featuring comprehensive line drawings of aircraft, but I had never seen such a book dedicated to a ship before. The author, a Polish modelmaker by the name of Janusz Skulski, has produced a book of such depth it will astound you. The 3-view plans are accompanied by great descriptive keys, and range from the entire hull and superstructure, liteally right down to individual nuts and bolts. The technical specifications are detailed and the photos, while necessarily brief because hardly any were ever taken of the Yamato, are very imformative. I can not stress enough how impressed I was with the level of detail, it was like looking at the original blueprints!
Painstakingly reverse-engineered drawings
The Anatomy series will be very familiar with naval history enthusiasts. What makes this special is that all drawings and pictures of these huge ships were ordered destroyed just before the Japanese surrender. Thus the pictorial section is understandably a little briefer than usual, while the drawings section contains many that were painstakingly reverse engineered from the study of photos.
A fine book, but not sure why I got it now.
OK, now that I have this book, I'm not sure why I got it.Maybe I should sell it since it seems to have gone out of print again and the used versions have skyrocketed in price!My copy is still in mint condition (barely opened!).Read more

Subjects:  1. History - Military / War    2. Military - General    3. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    4. Ships & Shipbuilding - General    5. Transportation    6. Warships    7. Yamato (Battleship)    8. Maritime history    9. Naval forces & warfare    10. Ships & shipping: general interest   

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Flow handbook was exactly what I needed and it came quick.
I needed this book and I needed it in a hurry.It shipped within 24 hours and I received it in less than 24 hours after it shipped.

excelente
Todo instrumentista o ingeniero de proceso debe tener este libro. Siendo el flujo, una de las variables m�s comunes y m�s dificiles de controlar, debido a las distintas caracter�sticas que puede presentar, encontrarantodo lo necesario en estas p�ginas, desde lo elemental y facil de entenderhasta el desarrollo matem�tico de las formulas.

The Only You Will Ever Need on Flow Meters
Highly detailed in every way. Complete equations suitable for computer programming. In fact, Rosemount and other companies refer to this handbook exclusively. The index is the best way to use this book. As handbooks go, it is easy to use and an excellent compilation of vendor information as well as original R&D information. There are a few quarks in the equations for integral orifices, but the actual errors are negligable. I got improved equations from Rosemount. The only reason why I did not give 5 stars is that it takes some time to dig information from the handbook. It's all there, but, it takes time to digest it. You must have this book if you encounter instruments, particularly, flow metes, during your work. You must have this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical    2. Engineering - Mechanical    3. Flow Measurement    4. Flow meters    5. Fluid dynamic measurements    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. Reference    8. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Engineering measurement & calibration    12. Flow, turbulence, rheology    13. Precision instruments manufacture    14. Technology / Engineering / Chemical & Biochemical   

Subjects:  1. 18th century    2. 19th century    3. Frigates    4. Great Britain    5. History    6. History - Military / War    7. Military - General    8. Military - Naval    9. Reference    10. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    11. Warships    12. Marine engineering    13. Ships & shipping: general interest    14. United Kingdom, Great Britain    15. c 1700 to c 1800   

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Fascinating detective work eccentrically presented
On January 26, 1700, a tsunami struck eastern Japan. Because they had experienced no preceding earthquake to explain the wave, contemporary Japanese writers recorded the event as an "orphan tsunami." Almost three centuries later, scientists in the western United States and Canada uncovered evidence of a massive earthquake (more or less a 9 on the modern scale) having occurred here at about that same time. This book presents the evidence for naming that quake the "parent" of the orphan tsunami, and also draws some conclusions about what an earthquake of that size might mean for 21st-century Cascadia.
A welcome addition to any collection
This depiction of an orphan tsunami that battered the eastern coast of Japan in 1700 combines colorful imagery with scientific research to infer an account of what happened three hundred years ago.Japanese and American diaries, oral traditions, and ancient maps are combined with more recent photographs, figures and statistical data to support geological evidence found both in North America and Japan.The conclusion reveals an earthquake in the Cascadia Range of North America (estimated magnitude= 8.7 - 9.2) that generated waves which destroyed homes and caused a shipwreck and flooding over 7,000 kilometers away.The book features a table of contents in English and Japanese, author biographies, references, an index, and interpretations of Japanese language and writings used during the research.The artistry of the publication compliments the contents, and anyone with a curiosity for the earth sciences, global history, or cross-cultural studies will be intrigued by this portrayal of a significant natural disaster. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Asia - Japan    2. Earth Sciences - General    3. Earth Sciences - Seismology & Volcanism    4. Earthquakes & Volcanoes    5. History - General History    6. Holocene    7. Natural Disasters    8. Northwest, Pacific    9. Paleoseismology    10. Science    11. Science/Mathematics    12. Seismology    13. Subduction zones    14. United States History (Specific Aspects)    15. Atmospheric disturbances    16. Conservation of the environment    17. Japan    18. Physical geography   

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The essential work to understanding aerosols
As the New Testament is to Christians and the Torah is to Jews, this work is the essential literature to understanding aerosols and aerosol technology.You enter as a novice with human explanations of terms,proceed through most of the mundate and requisite statistics, and then areallowed to explode through the fascination that is aerosols.Throughcomprehensive, yet comprehensable language, this is the first and only wayto understand what has previously been an elusive and disperse knowledge. Each edition incorporates current tech and thought. A best, first.

Excellent guide to aerosol behavior in various applications!
Excellent guide to particle behaviour...I am involved in research where an indepth understanding of aerosol behavior is a must in electrostatic powder coating and separation. This is an excellent resource and should be a partof your professional collection.

Please write one more, Dr. Hinds!
How is the aerosol from hair spray related to a carbonated drink or a sponge? It all has to do with what is finely dispersed and what medium suspends this dispersion. With these provoking thoughts, William C. Hinds leads us into the partculars of suspended particles: aerosols. Dr. Hinds has accomplished an amazing feat here. Understanding this complicated field requires familiarity with at least one year of college calculus.With an eloquent writing style laced with differentials and derivations, he describes the various phenomena of aerosols, including particle settling speed, respirability, light scattering, dust explosions, and much more.His description of aerosol measurement techniques is interesting and detailed.(You would be surprised at how complicated are the physics of filtration!) What is truly special, however, is his ability to effectively describe in words what the equations are saying.You can grasp a feel for the phenomena described even if some of the differentials leave you stumped.With problems (and their answers--NOT solutions!) at the end of each chapter, this is an ideal text for graduate students in public health, engineering, industrial hygiene, or toxicology. Professionals working in these fields, however, will find the book a valuable reference. The text is filled with helpful tables and figures, and the more rigorous proofs of important formulas are presented in appendices. References end each chapter.Read more

Subjects:  1. Aerosol Physics    2. Aerosols    3. Chemical Composition Of Atmosphere    4. Environmental Engineering & Technology    5. Environmental Science    6. Environmental Studies    7. Industrial Health & Safety    8. Measurement    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Technology    11. Atmospheric pollution    12. Industrial Chemistry & Manufacturing Technologies    13. Physical chemistry    14. Technology / Industrial Health & Safety   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical    2. Engineering - Industrial    3. Engineering Instruments    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Industrial Process Control    6. Manufacturing    7. Measuring instruments    8. Mensuration    9. Process control    10. Science/Mathematics    11. Technology    12. Technology & Industrial Arts    13. Industrial chemistry    14. Science / Chemistry / Technical & Industrial