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*First Place Winner of the Society of Environmental Journalists' Rachel Carson Environment Book Award* "If you're looking for something to cling to in what often feels like a hopeless conversation, Schlossberg's darkly humorous, knowledge-is-power, eyes-wide-open approach may be just the thing...

What if a book could save your company thousands to millions in wasted cybersecurity spending? That’s not hype, it’s the reality when you stop treating spending dollars like a bottomless pit and start treating it like a business strategy. Most executives assume the more money they throw at cybersecurity, the safer they’ll be. Wrong. In fact, the bigger your budget, the more likely you’re bleeding cash on shelfware, pointless meetings, and “solutions” that solve nothing. This book flips the script: it shows you how to slash costs, cut risk, and still move faster than your ...

Ready to earn more, work on your own schedule, and build a career that lasts? Your CDL could be the key to a better life and this guide shows you exactly how to get there. You’re balancing work, family, and bills, but you’re ready for a change. You want stability, freedom, and control over your future.

Master the complexities of project management with "PMP PMBOK 7 Edition" from Davidson's Audiobooks. Designed for professionals aspiring to excel in the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, this study guide is the quintessential companion for your preparation, structured around the latest PMBOK Guide – Seventh Edition.

Water and wastewater operators play a central role in protecting public health, ensuring that treatment processes remain stable, safe, and responsive to changing conditions. This guide provides a comprehensive exploration of the entire treatment pathway, beginning with raw water sources and continuing through clarification, filtration, disinfection, distribution, and residuals management. Each chapter builds a foundation of practical understanding, helping operators recognize how individual processes support the broader system and how adjustments influence water quality. The book emphasizes...

Performing a safe, accurate, and code-compliant electrical inspection requires more than just experience — it demands mastery of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the ability to apply it consistently in the field. The NEC Electrical Code Inspection Handbook is a comprehensive, step-by-step reference guide designed for electrical inspectors, engineers, and contractors who perform residential, commercial, and industrial inspections. Built directly from NEC requirements, this field manual provides visual, checklist-based inspection procedures, practical examples, and real-world code ...

Conquer the NICET Fire Alarm Systems Certification Level I Exam in Under 90 Minutes provides a concise, professional guide for technician trainees entering the field of fire alarm installation and maintenance. Covering essential topics such as system components, wiring and termination, job site safety, testing procedures, documentation, and code compliance, this focused review builds both knowledge and confidence for early-career technicians. Readers will gain clear understanding of detectors, control panels, circuits, and power systems, as well as the professional conduct and maintenance ...

The author was drawn into the United States Army through ROTC, and he went through training to fly helicopters in combat over Vietnam. His experiences are notable because he flew both Huey “Slicks” and Huey “Gunships”: the former on defense as he flew troops into battle, and the latter on offense as he took the battle to the enemy. Through this book, the author relives his experiences flying and fighting, with special attention given to his and other pilots’ day-to-day lives.

Fatal Forecast chronicles a dramatic fight for survival aboard two small fishing boats that were ambushed by a horrific surprise storm just southeast of Cape Cod. Soon after the Fair Wind and the Sea Fever reached the fishing ground at Georges Bank, they were hit with hurricane-force winds and massive 90-foot waves that battered the boats for hours. The direction of the wind made it impossible to turn back.

The Art of Doing Science and Engineering is the expression of what “You and Your Research” outlined. It's a book about thinking; more specifically, a style of thinking by which great ideas are conceived. The book is filled with stories of people performing mighty deeds—but they are not meant simply to be admired. Instead, they are to be aspired to, learned from, and surpassed. Hamming consistently returns to Shannon’s information theory, Einstein’s theory of relativity, Grace Hopper’s work on high-level programming, Kaiser’s work on digital filters, and his own work on error-correcting codes.

Are you ready to take the next step in your construction career and become a licensed contractor? Passing the contractor’s license exam can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Contractor’s License Exam Prep is your roadmap to success, giving aspiring contractors the confidence, knowledge, and strategies to pass the exam and thrive in the construction industry. This all-in-one study guide covers every key topic on contractor licensing exams, including business management, estimating, contracts, project management, construction law, taxation, safety, building codes, and materials.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE BEST TRAVEL BOOK OF 2025 By the YouTube sensation with three million followers, the inspiring account of a young woman who, in a moment of personal crisis, embarked on an epic, transcontinental motorcycle ride—and along the way found a...

New York Times Best Seller How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology—and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that...

The bestselling introduction to the field, updated and expanded Construction Management Jumpstart is the definitive introduction to the field, providing a detailed walkthrough of each stage of a project from the construction manager’s perspective. Authoritative coverage of fundamental concepts and practices clearly delineates the manager’s role, while step-by-step guidance provides valuable instruction for essential management duties.

All answers to the ACS knowledge items included for the oral exam. Organized by area of operation and task, this book provides no nonsense answers to all ACS knowledge items for the oral exam tasks. This review is designed specifically for applicants preparing for the FAA private pilot oral exam under the latest Airman Certification Standards (ACS). We've spent hundreds of hours designing this guide so you can just do what you do best, ace your exam! All information in this review was pulled for approved FAA resources and organized into ACS format.

Dominar el Examen de Contratista de Construcción General en 90 Minutos o Menos es una guía concisa y estructurada diseñada para ofrecer una comprensión clara de los sistemas fundamentales que intervienen en un proyecto de construcción. A lo largo del libro, el lector desarrolla una visión integrada de cómo interactúan la planificación, la estructura, las instalaciones y los acabados para formar un edificio funcional, estable y duradero. Esta obra explica los principios técnicos detrás de cada sistema constructivo, desde la cimentación y los entramados hasta la plomería, la ...

Stop Starting. Start Finishing. introduces Executagility®—a lightweight, scalable model that brings clarity to project execution without the overhead of traditional project management. In this no-fluff guide, Andrea S. Jones shows CEOs and leaders how to eliminate ambiguity, align weekly execution with big-picture strategy, and empower part-time project leads to deliver real results.

Esta guía de estudio presenta una visión clara y estructurada de los principios fundamentales de la remodelación residencial, abarcando desde la planificación inicial hasta los acabados finales. Cada capítulo se enfoca en un sistema o componente específico del hogar, explicando cómo funciona, cómo se integra con otros elementos y cómo se adapta a nuevas configuraciones espaciales. El contenido se desarrolla con un lenguaje directo y fluido, ideal para quienes prefieren aprender escuchando o leyendo de manera continua. El libro cubre de forma equilibrada los sistemas esenciales, ...

Este libro ofrece una visión clara y estructurada de los principios fundamentales que gobiernan los sistemas eléctricos en edificaciones. A lo largo de sus capítulos, explora cómo se diseñan, organizan e integran los distintos componentes que permiten una distribución estable de energía, desde la planificación inicial hasta la operación cotidiana. El enfoque está puesto en comprender cómo cada parte del sistema influye en el conjunto. La obra aborda el cableado en bruto, la organización de trayectorias, la instalación de dispositivos, las conexiones, el montaje de equipos y los...

The "CDL Study Guide 2025-2026" is a comprehensive resource designed to ensure your readiness for the CDL exam. With a focus on extensive practice questions and an innovative online platform, our guide is your pathway to success in obtaining your CDL.