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Before Takeoff Checklist
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Before Takeoff Checklist

From: This Is Your Captain Speaking

Chapter 4 explores the questions Morris often finds himself being asked about landing. The chapter discusses topics including concerns of mechanical issues, the “what ifs”, … 11 $1.10 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

Air Water, and Nova Scotia

From: Fastest in the World

A brief overview of the evolution of high speed transportation throughout the 20th century and an introduction to Nova Scotia’s role in the development of two record breaking watercraft: … 4 $0.40 Add
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Beyond Zero: The Time Value of Carbon

Beyond Zero: The Time Value of Carbon

From: The New Carbon Architecture

This chapter highlights the role of buildings and building materials in meeting the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. 9 $0.90 Add
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Blackwater

Blackwater

From: Dry Run

However, wastewater is also another water source; after all if you live inland along a large river, your water supply started upriver as someone else’s wastewater. So, wastewater is just … 16 $1.60 Add
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Blue Water

Blue Water

From: Dry Run

With all the concern the past decade about reducing water consumption in both residential and non-residential uses, you’ll probably not find it surprising that the water field has begun to … 17 $1.70 Add
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The New <i>Bras d'Or</i>

The New Bras d’Or

From: Fastest in the World

1966-1968. Outlines the challenges that were faced during the construction of the new Bras d’Or (Also known as FHE-400). 12 $1.20 Add
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BRITANNIA & Boston

BRITANNIA & Boston

From: Samuel Cunard

1838-1840. Examines the professional relationship between Samuel Cunard and Robert Napier. Looks at building ships to combat the challenges of the North Atlantic 12 $1.20 Add
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Brown Water

Brown Water

From: Dry Run

One of my favorite green building technologies is rainwater harvesting: the capture, treatment and use of rainwater for uses inside the building, such as toilet flushing and cooling-tower makeup … 26 $2.60 Add
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Bulk Water Transfers

Bulk Water Transfers

From: Back to the Well

In this chapter, de Villiers investigates the impact of a series of hydrological mega-projects occurring around the world, and the potential risks and benefits associates with re-engineering … 17 $1.70 Add
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Burying of the Hatchet Ceremony of 1761, and the Royal Proclamation of 1763

Burying of the Hatchet Ceremony of 1761, and the Royal Proclamation of 1763

From: We Were Not the Savages, Third Edition

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Canada’s New Carscape:

Canada’s New Carscape:

Town and Country Remade

From: Car Nation

1912-1930. Analyzes the spread of the car in popularity and the freedom it represented to Canadians as you could now travel across the country, the changes to cities because of the car, road … 17 $1.70 Add
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Canadian Motordom in Depression and War

Canadian Motordom in Depression and War

From: Car Nation

1930-1945. Looks at the downturn for the auto industry during the Great Depression, the unionization of the industry, and the effect of WWII on the auto industry. Specifically uses the life of … 17 $1.70 Add
Car Nation

Car Nation

An Illustrated History of Canada's Transformation Behind the Wheel

Canadians fell in love with the car at first glance. They were scared by it too, and by its potential. Canada was quick to become a car nation, as the automobile was enthusiastically adopted by … 96 View
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Defining Autonomous Vehicles
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Defining Autonomous Vehicles

From: Autonomous Vehicles

In chapter one, Baker defines what an automation is by examining the six levels of automation as defined by Society of American Engineers or SAE, Level 0: No Automation, Level 1: Driver … 15 $1.50 Add
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Examples of Autonomous or Semi-autonomous Vehicles Currently in Production
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Examples of Autonomous or Semi-autonomous Vehicles Currently in Production

From: Autonomous Vehicles

In chapter two, Baker reviews all existing automated sensing systems being used in vehicles today, examining the varying levels and challenges of each. 13 $1.30 Add
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Legislative and Policy Review
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Legislative and Policy Review

From: Autonomous Vehicles

In chapter three, Baker examines the different regulatory laws regarding vehicle automation on the federal, provincial, and international levels. 17 $1.70 Add