Petroski, Henry.

Contents: Ubiquitous risk -- Engineering is rocket science -- Doctors and Dilberts -- Which comes first? -- Einstein the inventor -- Speed bumps -- Research and development -- Development and research -- Alternative energies -- Complex systems -- Two cultures -- Uncertain science and engineering -- Great achievements and grand challenges -- Prizing engineering.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2010

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Summary: "How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smartwatches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as...

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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019

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Hammack, William Scott

Summary: "In this book, Bill Hammack, better known as The Engineer Guy, takes us on a whirlwind tour of how humans built the world we know today. From the grand stone arches of medieval cathedrals to the mundane modern soda can, Hammack explains the golden rule of thumb that underlies every new building technique, every technological advancement, and every creative solution that leads us one step closer...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2023

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Heine, Steven J.

Summary: "Do you fear what might be lurking in your DNA? Well, now you can find out, and you most likely will. Scientists expect one billion people to have their genomes sequenced by 2025, and as the price drops it may even become a standard medical procedure. Yet cultural psychologist Steven J. Heine argues that the first thing we'll do upon receiving our DNA test results is to misinterpret them...

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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W . Norton & Company 2017

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Herres, David

Summary: "A practical, money-saving guide to home electrical wiring. Handle residential wiring projects correctly, safely, and according to the National Electrical Code (NEC). Filled with clear photos and helpful diagrams, The Homeowner's DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring shows you how to quickly and easily navigate the portions of the NEC that pertain to residential installations. This hands-on resource...

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Publisher / Publication Date: McGraw-Hill Education 2015

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Cummins, Ronnie.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Marlowe 2000

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Herres, David.

Summary: "The first DeMYSTiFieD book for the technical trades, this self-teaching guide covers everything an aspiring electrician needs to know--from passing the certification exam to inside tips for succeeding on the job"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 621.319 HER

Madhavan, Guruprasad.

Summary: Explores the unique visions and mental tools of engineers, revealing the influence they wield in transforming problems into opportunities and how the concepts of prototyping, reliability, standards, optimization, and feedback are put to use in diverse fields.

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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2015

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Adams, James L.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Harvard University Press 1991

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