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Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques (Hardcover): David House Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques (Hardcover)
David House
R5,094 Discovery Miles 50 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques is the latest work from the well-respected marine author, D J House. It contains all the information needed for command posts at sea. * All aspects of shipboard management are discussed, with special emphasis placed on health and safety. * Guidelines on how to respond to accidents and emergencies at sea * Contains the most recent SOLAS revisions and a discussion of marine law to keep you up to date with the latest rules and regulations. In order to aid learning, the book includes a number of worked examples in the text along with questions and answers at the end of chapters. The author tells you how to respond to accidents and emergencies at sea, in the event, for example of cargo contamination, collision, loss of stability due to cargo shift and damage due to flooding, fire plus loss of life/crew. In addition, the SOLAS revisions and a discussion of marine law is included to keep you up to date with all the latest rules and regulations. In order to aid learning, this book will include a number of worked examples in the text along with questions and answers at the end of chapters. D J House is senior lecturer in Nautical studies at the Nautical college, Fleetwood. His sea-going experience includes general cargo, reefer, bulk cargo, passenger and liner trades, underwater operations, and roll-on/roll-off ferries. He is a well-known marine author and has written Seamanship Techniques Volumes 1 and 2 (combined) and he has revised Cargo Work in the Kemp & Young series.

Optics for Engineers (Paperback, 2nd edition): Charles A. Dimarzio Optics for Engineers (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Charles A. Dimarzio
R2,334 Discovery Miles 23 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This textbook provides an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of geometric and physical optics as they relate to practical problems encountered by engineers and researchers in designing and analyzing optical systems. In this updated edition, the author focuses on topics that are critical to understanding how the basic principles of optics affect design decisions. In addition to information on breadboarding experiments and prototypes, the new edition also expands its coverage of holography and discusses important state-of-the-art issues in modern optics.

Mid-Infrared and Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers (Hardcover): Dan Botez, Mikhail A. Belkin Mid-Infrared and Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers (Hardcover)
Dan Botez, Mikhail A. Belkin
R2,397 R2,256 Discovery Miles 22 560 Save R141 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover how mid-infrared and terahertz photonics has been revolutionized in this comprehensive overview of state-of-the art quantum cascade lasers (QCLs). Combining real-world examples with expert guidance, it provides a thorough treatment of practical applications, including high-power continuous-wave QCLs, frequency-comb devices, quantum-electronic transport and thermal transport modeling, and beam shaping in QCLs. With a focus on recent developments, such as frequency noise and frequency stabilization of QCLs, grating-outcoupled surface-emitting mid-infrared QCLs, coherent-power scaling of mid-IR and THz QCLs, metasurface-based surface-emitting THz QCLs, self-mixing in QCLs, and THz QCL sources based on difference-frequency generation, it also features detailed theoretical explanations of means for efficiency maximization, design criteria for high-power continuous-wave operation of QCLs, and QCL thermal modeling, enabling you to improve performance of current and future devices. Paving the way for new applications and further advancements, this is an invaluable resource for academics, researchers, and practitioners in electrical, opto-electronic, and photonic engineering.

A Portrait of the Scientist as a Young Woman - A Memoir (Paperback): Lindy Elkins-Tanton A Portrait of the Scientist as a Young Woman - A Memoir (Paperback)
Lindy Elkins-Tanton
R600 R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Save R136 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Mechanics of Ice Failure - An Engineering Analysis (Hardcover): Ian Jordaan Mechanics of Ice Failure - An Engineering Analysis (Hardcover)
Ian Jordaan
R2,536 R2,351 Discovery Miles 23 510 Save R185 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Featuring real-world examples and practical methodology, this rigorous text explores time dependence in the mechanics of ice. Emphasizing use of full scale data, and implementing risk-based design methods, mechanical theory is combined with design and modelling. Readers will gain understanding of fundamental concepts and modern advances of ice mechanics and ice failure processes, analysis of field data, and use of probabilistic design methods, with applications to the interaction of ships and offshore structures with thick ice features or icebergs. The book highlights the use of viscoelastic theory, including nonlinearity with stress and the effects of microstructural change, in the mechanics of ice failure and fracture. The methods of design focus on risk analysis, with emphasis on rational limit-state principles and safety. Full discussion of historical discoveries and modern advances – including Hans Island, Molikpak, and others – support up-to-date methods and models to make this an ideal resource for designers and researchers.

Woodcraft - A Guide to Using Trees for Woodcraft and Bushcraft (Paperback): John Rhyder Woodcraft - A Guide to Using Trees for Woodcraft and Bushcraft (Paperback)
John Rhyder
R572 Discovery Miles 5 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'A few tools and a wide range of skills can achieve many things ...' If you've ever wanted to make your own bow and arrows, learn to create fire using friction, or mix up glue and dyes from the natural resources that surround us, then this is the book for you. John Rhyder has taught traditional woodcraft skills for several decades and can now teach you in this no-nonsense, amusing and easy-to-follow guide. Woodcraft will take you on a practical learning journey - from the safe use of tools and sustainable harvesting of wood to the subsequent uses for roots, bark and timber. This step-by-step account is suitable for the student of woodcraft, the naturalist and the practitioner of bushcraft skills.

Unifying Physics of Accelerators, Lasers and Plasma (Paperback, 2nd edition): Andrei Seryi, Elena Seraia Unifying Physics of Accelerators, Lasers and Plasma (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Andrei Seryi, Elena Seraia
R1,821 Discovery Miles 18 210 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Features Introduces the physics of accelerators, lasers, and plasma in tandem with the industrial methodology of inventiveness. Outlines a path from idea to practical implementation of scientific and technological innovation. Contains more than 380 illustrations and numerous end-of-chapter exercises.

Butchery and Sausage Making For Dummies (Paperback): T. Harrison Butchery and Sausage Making For Dummies (Paperback)
T. Harrison
R477 R376 Discovery Miles 3 760 Save R101 (21%) In Stock

Discover how to butcher your own meat and make homemade sausage

With interest in a back-to-basics approach to food on the rise, more and more people are becoming interested in butchering their own meat and making high-quality, preservative-free sausages.

With easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations, "Butchery & Sausage-Making For Dummies" offers readers a look at how to butcher poultry, rabbit, beef, pork, lamb, and goats. The book will also explore sausage-making, with tips and recipes, and will look at preserving meat through curing and smoking.Offers natural, healthier alternatives for sausages and preserved meats for people wary of processed foodsProvides helpful tips and guidance for home cooks and beginner butchersProvides needed guidance for those looking to explore this long-overlooked profession

"Butchery & Sausage Making For Dummies" is an invaluable resource for home cooks interested in being more responsible about their meat, or those that are looking to save money and enjoy healthier alternatives to what's found in their local grocery store.

Electrical Wiring Residential (Paperback, 21st Revised edition): Ray Mullin, Phil Simmons Electrical Wiring Residential (Paperback, 21st Revised edition)
Ray Mullin, Phil Simmons
R2,949 R2,548 Discovery Miles 25 480 Save R401 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Master the latest industry standards and procedures with proven industry leader Mullin/Simmons/ Vigstol's ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 21st Edition. In addition to comprehensive, authoritative coverage of the 2023 NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC), this trusted text gives you a thorough grounding in essential electrical theory and applications. Drawing on decades of industry and classroom experience, the authors guide you step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities you can expect as a professional electrician in both new construction and existing homes. Extremely reader-friendly, ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL offers detailed explanations without being overly technical and clearly relates the NEC to real-world installation processes used by today's professionals. Vivid illustrations coordinate with the latest NEC regulations, and foldout plans provide hands-on practice applying code requirements to prepare you for career success.

The Chemistry of Explosives (Paperback, 4th New edition): Jacqueline Akhavan The Chemistry of Explosives (Paperback, 4th New edition)
Jacqueline Akhavan
R891 Discovery Miles 8 910 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This concise, easy-to-read book outlines the basic principles needed to understand the chemical mechanisms of explosion. Written for students with no previous knowledge of explosives but some understanding of chemical reactions in mind, it takes the reader through the history of explosives and introduces the concepts of high explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics. Covering combustion, deflagration, and detonation; ignition, initiation, and thermal decomposition; thermochemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics, the text includes detailed formulations and reactions presented with thermochemical calculations to aid understanding. This edition includes environmental legislation and its impact on explosives, together with a section on safety hazard tests. It also contains the latest developments in synthesis and manufacturing of explosives. Covering all aspects of the properties of explosives, The Chemistry of Explosives is a unique text which introduces difficult subjects in a readable manner. Ideal for A-level students and new graduates with no previous knowledge of explosive materials, it will also be useful to anyone needing succinct information on the subject, such as the more experienced chemist in the explosives sector.

Taxi from Another Planet - Conversations with Drivers about Life in the Universe (Hardcover): Charles S. Cockell Taxi from Another Planet - Conversations with Drivers about Life in the Universe (Hardcover)
Charles S. Cockell
R610 Discovery Miles 6 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Insightful, good-humored essays on the possibilities of alien life and the uses of space exploration, based on an astrobiologist's everyday conversations with his fellow humans-taxi drivers, to be precise. If you've ever sat in the back seat of a taxi, you know that cabbies like to talk. Sports or politics, your job or theirs, taxi drivers are fine conversationalists on just about any topic. And when the passenger is astrobiologist Charles Cockell, that topic is usually space and what, if anything, lives out there. Inspired by conversations with drivers all over the world, Taxi from Another Planet tackles the questions that everyday people have about the cosmos and our place in it. Will we understand aliens? What if there isn't life out in the universe? Is Mars our Plan B? And why is the government spending tax dollars on space programs anyway? Each essay in this genial collection takes questions like these as a starting point on the way to a range of insightful, even poignant, observations. Cockell delves into debates over the inevitability of life and looks to both human history and scientific knowledge to consider what first contact will be like and what we can expect from spacefaring societies. He also offers a forceful argument for the sympathies between space exploration and environmentalism. A shrewd and entertaining foray into the most fundamental mysteries, Taxi from Another Planet brings together the wisdom of scientific experts and their fellow citizens of Earth, the better to understand how life might unfold elsewhere.

Will Artificial Intelligence Outsmart Us? (Paperback): Stephen Hawking Will Artificial Intelligence Outsmart Us? (Paperback)
Stephen Hawking
R140 R112 Discovery Miles 1 120 Save R28 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

'Real science can be far stranger than science fiction, and much more satisfying' Will artificial intelligence outsmart us? Is there other intelligent life in the universe? Throughout his extraordinary career, Stephen Hawking expanded our understanding of the universe and unravelled some of its greatest mysteries. Will Artificial Intelligence Outsmart Us? considers the threat of artificial super-intelligence - as well as the likelihood of intelligent life beyond our planet. 'Modest, profound and sometimes very funny' Sunday Times Brief Answers, Big Questions: this stunning paperback series offers electrifying essays from one of the greatest minds of our age, taken from the original text of the No. 1 bestselling Brief Answers to the Big Questions.

The Chemistry of Beer - The Science in the Suds, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Edition): R Barth The Chemistry of Beer - The Science in the Suds, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
R Barth
R1,108 Discovery Miles 11 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Chemistry of BEER An Engaging Introduction to Chemistry with a Popular Theme From the earliest civilizations to our own day, brewing beer has driven science and technology. In ancient times, brewing was the most advanced biotechnical process. In the modern world, the study of alcoholic fermentation was the springboard for the new science of biochemistry. The Chemistry of Beer: The Science in the Suds, 2nd Edition explains the scientific basis of each brewing step as we understand it today. Readers of this second edition will find: Updates and revisions include a new chapter on beer-related products such as hard seltzer, flavored malt beverages, and non-alcoholic beer Streamlined language and structure to help clarify the chemistry Over 200 illustrations, now in full color throughout Complete glossary and index Question sets at the end of each chapter to check for understanding Online solutions manual on a companion website for professors The Chemistry of Beer: The Science in the Suds, 2nd Edition is designed to engage students in an introductory chemistry course. Optional material extends the level to make it a useful supplement for a brewing science course. The material and style of presentation will interest brewing professionals, others in the beverage industry, advanced homebrewers, and beer enthusiasts.

Magnesium Technology 2020 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): J. Brian Jordon, Victoria Miller, Vineet V. Joshi, Neale R. Neelameggham Magnesium Technology 2020 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
J. Brian Jordon, Victoria Miller, Vineet V. Joshi, Neale R. Neelameggham
R5,886 Discovery Miles 58 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Magnesium Technology Symposium, the event on which this collection is based, is one of the largest yearly gatherings of magnesium specialists in the world. Papers represent all aspects of the field, ranging from primary production to applications to recycling. Moreover, papers explore everything from basic research findings to industrialization. Magnesium Technology 2020 covers a broad spectrum of current topics, including alloys and their properties; cast products and processing; wrought products and processing; forming, joining, and machining; corrosion and surface finishing; and structural applications. In addition, there is coverage of new and emerging applications.

Mine Seismology: Seismic Warning Concept - Case Study from Vaal Reefs Gold Mine, South Africa (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): S N... Mine Seismology: Seismic Warning Concept - Case Study from Vaal Reefs Gold Mine, South Africa (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
S N Glazer
R3,260 R2,079 Discovery Miles 20 790 Save R1,181 (36%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book illustrates how mine seismology can be used to improve underground safety standards. It describes several preventive actions that have been put into practice at the 5B Area of No. 5 Shaft Vaal Reefs gold mine after issuing seismic warnings. These included additional safety pillars, changes in mining sequences and directions, and a review of the mining strategy for the entire 5B area. The presented experiment with seismic warning concept was a success because it was an internal mine project. Further, the Vaal Reefs management adopted the philosophy that the success rate should be measured in the preventive actions taken, not in the success of the prediction itself. Reviewing these and other aspects, the book clearly demonstrates how mine seismology can effectively improve underground safety standards. Stefan Glazer's book (...) addresses in a very comprehensive manner both technical and practical problems of implementing and then effectively using microseismic networks and data. (...) Stefan proves that through comprehensive microseismic data analysis the location of potential rock burst can be assessed and then prevention action plans can be developed, providing more confidence to management and workers that deposit[s] can be mine[d] safely. Michal Stawski, VP Strategic Geomechanical Specialist, PT Freeport Indonesia I began reading this story expecting to find a technical review of the science of seismology and its application in mining, [but] this book is much more than that. (...) This is a must-read for those managing seismically active mines and should provide a wake-up call to the industry as the complex morality surrounding the management of seismic risk needs to be clarified in order for this to advance. Eric Strom, Director Underground Mining, New Gold Inc. As a mining geotechnical practitioner having experience in large open pit and underground massive mining operations, I have learned that mining induced seismicity can have a significant impact on the safety and economics of operations. However, seismicity is a complex field that is generally left to specialists with little input from geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists. (...) This is a must read for mine seismologists, geotechnical practitioners and mining engineers alike, and will be a welcome and much needed addition to my own book cabinet. This will be [an] invaluable work as our industry progresses to the mining of new depths in both the underground and open pit environments. Desmond Mossop Pr.Sci.Nat., Principal Engineering Geologist, SRK Consulting

An Overview of General Relativity and Space-Time (Paperback): Nicola Vittorio An Overview of General Relativity and Space-Time (Paperback)
Nicola Vittorio
R1,881 Discovery Miles 18 810 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Features * Provides a self-contained introduction to General Relativity and to its standar applications. * Presents readers with all the tools necessary for further learning and research in the field. * Accessible to readers with just foundational knowledge of linear algebra and Lagrangian mechanics.

Origins - Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution (Paperback): Neil De Grasse Tyson, Donald Goldsmith Origins - Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution (Paperback)
Neil De Grasse Tyson, Donald Goldsmith
R531 R443 Discovery Miles 4 430 Save R88 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Our true origins are not only human, or even terrestrial, but in fact cosmic. Drawing on recent scientific breakthroughs and cross-pollination among geology, biology, astrophysics and cosmology, Origins illuminates the soul-stirring leaps in our understanding of the cosmos. This newly revised and updated edition features such startling discoveries as the more than 5,000 newly detected exoplanets that shed light on the origins of and possibilities for life in the cosmos, and data from a host of new ground-based and spaceborne observatories that has fundamentally changed what we know about the expanding universe-and maybe even the laws of physics. From the first image of a galaxy's birth to tantalising evidence of water not only on Mars but also on the asteroid Ceres, as well as moons of Jupiter and Saturn, coauthors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith conduct an exhilarating tour of the cosmos with clarity and exuberance.

A Colander, Cake Stand, and My Grandfather's Iron Skillet - Today's Top Chefs on the Stories and Recipes Behind Their... A Colander, Cake Stand, and My Grandfather's Iron Skillet - Today's Top Chefs on the Stories and Recipes Behind Their Most Treasured Kitchen Tools (Hardcover)
Erin Murray; Preface by J Kenji Lopez-Alt
R715 R610 Discovery Miles 6 100 Save R105 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In every cook’s kitchen, there is a treasured tool: a workhorse utensil, go-to gadget, or a family heirloom with its own background story and the lofty standing of being a cook’s most-prized possession. These beloved items say as much about the cook as their style of cooking. They tell stories about a cook’s past and about the moments that led them to where they are today. For some, it might be a spoon inherited from a grandmother’s silver set, which they use to taste every sauce. Or it could be a spaetzle maker picked up during a stage in Germany that’s been used during every job since. Whether it’s a colander, cake stand, or a grandfather’s iron skillet, every chef has a piece in their arsenal that gives a glimpse into their cooking history, their philosophy, and their technique. In the enlightening kitchen compilation A Colander, Cake Stand, and My Grandfather’s Iron Skillet, author Erin Byers Murray collects stories from 37 top chefs about their favorite kitchen utensil. The stories, told in the chef’s own words, include the tale of how they came to acquire it, the details that it so essential, and insight into why—and when—they rely on it. Along with each story, the chef provides a recipe utilizing the particular tool or something similar, so that home cooks can try their hand at a professional chef’s approach. Laid out with a minimalist’s design and featuring fine-point illustrations of the tools as well as beautiful color photographs of each recipe, A Colander, Cake Stand, and My Grandfather’s Iron Skillet reveals the personalities of some of America’s best and hardest working chefs, while giving readers a keepsake of recipes to go along with an insider’s guide to some of the most treasured – and essential -- kitchen tools in the country. Featured in A Colander, Cake Stand, and My Grandfather's Iron Skillet are some of today's most respected chefs including, among others, Jody Adams, Chris Kimball, Anne Willan, Andrew Zimmern, Norman Van Aken, Linton Hopkins, Joanne Chang, Slade Rushing, Jeremy Sewall, Ken Oringer, Jonathan Benno, Rob Newton, Chris Shepherd, Steven Satterfield, Virginia Willis, Ford Fry, and Kevin Gillespie.

Springer Handbook of Ocean Engineering (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Manhar R Dhanak, Nikolaos I. Xiros Springer Handbook of Ocean Engineering (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Manhar R Dhanak, Nikolaos I. Xiros
R8,240 R7,494 Discovery Miles 74 940 Save R746 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This handbook is the definitive reference for the interdisciplinary field that is ocean engineering. It integrates the coverage of fundamental and applied material and encompasses a diverse spectrum of systems, concepts and operations in the maritime environment, as well as providing a comprehensive update on contemporary, leading-edge ocean technologies. Coverage includes an overview on the fundamentals of ocean science, ocean signals and instrumentation, coastal structures, developments in ocean energy technologies and ocean vehicles and automation. It aims at practitioners in a range of offshore industries and naval establishments as well as academic researchers and graduate students in ocean, coastal, offshore and marine engineering and naval architecture. The Springer Handbook of Ocean Engineering is organized in five parts: Part A: Fundamentals, Part B: Autonomous Ocean Vehicles, Subsystems and Control, Part C: Coastal Design, Part D: Offshore Technologies, Part E: Energy Conversion

A White Christmas on Winter Street (Paperback): Sue Moorcroft A White Christmas on Winter Street (Paperback)
Sue Moorcroft
R189 Discovery Miles 1 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

‘Fun, festive and fabulous. A story that sparkles like Christmas snow.’ MILLY JOHNSON ‘A page-turner’ – Woman’s Weekly When Sky Terran returns to the village of Middledip after losing the job she loves, she anticipates a quiet Christmas getting used to her new life. However, the annual street decoration competition is coming up and this year, the residents of Winter Street are determined to win. As she is pulled into the preparations, Sky quickly grows to love the quirky, tight-knit community she is now part of. Including the extremely handsome Daz, who soon becomes more than just a friendly neighbour. But when Daz’s ex turns up determined to win him back and it seems he might not be the man Sky thought he was, she remembers how much allowing people into her life – and heart – can hurt. As the snow falls, will she and Daz find a way through – and help win a Christmas victory for Winter Street? A gorgeously festive novel about love, family and the power of forgiveness from Sunday Times bestseller Sue Moorcroft, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Phillipa Ashley. Readers are already falling in love with A White Christmas on Winter Street! ‘Love this author, loved the characters, and the storyline was lovely. All set in a snowy landscape – what more could you ask for?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Festive, feel-good and heartwarming from beginning to end. Curl up with your hot chocolate and enjoy being transported.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What is there not to like in this book? Christmas lights, an old house, snow and happiness. Absolutely love it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Every time I read a new book by Sue Moorcroft I think, this is the best book she has written! It was the same after finishing A White Christmas on Winter Street.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fantastic return to Middledip where Christmas is always a magical time.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, wow, wow! I absolutely adored this book, it's the perfect Christmas tale.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I didn't want the story to end!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I REALLY loved this book, a gorgeous read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Knot Know-How - How to Tie the Right Knot for Every Job (Hardcover): Steve Judkins, Tim Davison Knot Know-How - How to Tie the Right Knot for Every Job (Hardcover)
Steve Judkins, Tim Davison
R305 R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This beautiful full-colour book covers knots, splices and whippings. It begins with the ten knots everyone should know. The other knots are grouped by use so that if, for example, you want to make a loop you have eight knots to choose from. Each stage of each knot is illustrated and its uses, strong points and weak points are highlighted.

Polarization Dynamics of Mode-Locked Fiber Lasers - Science, Technology, and Applications (Hardcover): Sergey V. Sergeyev,... Polarization Dynamics of Mode-Locked Fiber Lasers - Science, Technology, and Applications (Hardcover)
Sergey V. Sergeyev, Chengbo Mou
R2,753 Discovery Miles 27 530 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Features • Provides a cutting edge review of the latest emerging science, technology and applications in the field. • Tackles a topic with fast growing interest in USA, Europe and China. • Explores the simple and cheap design and tests of lasers, and outline the feasible applications.

Live from Cape Canaveral - An Earthbound Astronaut's Memoir (Paperback): Jay Barbree Live from Cape Canaveral - An Earthbound Astronaut's Memoir (Paperback)
Jay Barbree
R420 R349 Discovery Miles 3 490 Save R71 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Some fifty years ago as a cub reporter, Barbree caught space fever the night that Sputnik passed over Albany, Georgia. On a double date where the couples actually did some star gazing, Barbree recognized that exploring space would become one of the most important stories of the century. Convinced that one day astronauts would walk on the moon, Barbree moved to the then sleepy ocean-side community of Cocoa Beach, right outside Cape Canaveral, and began reporting on rockets that soared, exploded, and fizzled. In the decades to come he witnessed a parade of history as space pioneers, hucksters, groupies and politicians participated in the greatest show of technology the world had ever seen. In "Live from Cape Canaveral", Barbree offers his unique perspective on the space program. Warm and perceptive, he reminds us just how thrilling the great moments of the space race were and why America fell in love with its heroic, sometimes larger-than-life astronauts.

Computer Vision - Algorithms and Applications (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2022): Richard Szeliski Computer Vision - Algorithms and Applications (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2022)
Richard Szeliski
R2,087 R1,867 Discovery Miles 18 670 Save R220 (11%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Computer Vision: Algorithms and Applications explores the variety of techniques used to analyze and interpret images. It also describes challenging real-world applications where vision is being successfully used, both in specialized applications such as image search and autonomous navigation, as well as for fun, consumer-level tasks that students can apply to their own personal photos and videos. More than just a source of “recipes,” this exceptionally authoritative and comprehensive textbook/reference takes a scientific approach to the formulation of computer vision problems. These problems are then analyzed using the latest classical and deep learning models and solved using rigorous engineering principles. Topics and features: Structured to support active curricula and project-oriented courses, with tips in the Introduction for using the book in a variety of customized courses Incorporates totally new material on deep learning and applications such as mobile computational photography, autonomous navigation, and augmented reality Presents exercises at the end of each chapter with a heavy emphasis on testing algorithms and containing numerous suggestions for small mid-term projects Includes 1,500 new citations and 200 new figures that cover the tremendous developments from the last decade Provides additional material and more detailed mathematical topics in the Appendices, which cover linear algebra, numerical techniques, estimation theory, datasets, and software Suitable for an upper-level undergraduate or graduate-level course in computer science or engineering, this textbook focuses on basic techniques that work under real-world conditions and encourages students to push their creative boundaries. Its design and exposition also make it eminently suitable as a unique reference to the fundamental techniques and current research literature in computer vision.

Finding Your Career in the Modern Audio Industry (Paperback): April Tucker Finding Your Career in the Modern Audio Industry (Paperback)
April Tucker
R1,200 Discovery Miles 12 000 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Finding Your Career in the Modern Audio Industry equips the reader with the skills they need to turn an interest in audio, sound, or music technology into a career. This book provides insight for aspiring professionals seeking audio-related opportunities in entertainment, technology, education, and more. In the audio industry, there is typically a gap between those in-training and those with professional (and financially sustainable) careers. This book bridges the information gap, offering practical and real-world advice to those in this volatile stage of their career. Including 70+ interviews with professionals from over 20 countries, Finding Your Career in the Modern Audio Industry offers insight into how others (across the industry and the world) have applied entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving, and creative solutions to build their careers. Including international case studies and interviews with diverse professionals, Finding Your Career in the Modern Audio Industry is essential reading for anyone taking their first steps into an audio-related field.

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