Technology & Engineering
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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From IntroductionAir 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: … | John Boileau | 1 | 2004 | $0.10 Add |
From Mi’kmaq Social Values and Economy |
- | Daniel Paul | 25 | 2006 | $1.75 Add |
From Off the railsA brief history of automotive domination |
opens with a critique of Elon Musk’s damning opinion of public transit, before diving into a short history of how the automobile became the dominant transport option in North America. He … | James Wilt | 17 | 2020 | $1.70 Add |
From Origins of the LaboratoryFrom: Montreal and the Bomb |
This chapter explores the early days for the British-led project to develop an atomic bomb in a Montreal laboratory, looking at key figures in the project’s foundation and management such … | Gilles Sabourin | 38 | 2021 | $3.80 Add |
From NEW! Planning – Before the Flight |
Chapter 1 explores the planning that takes place before a flight. The chapter includes descriptions of author Doug Morris’ life and path towards aviation, the motivations behind becoming a … | Doug Morris | 33 | 2022 | $3.30 Add |
From Religion & RevolutionFrom: Samuel Cunard |
Examines Samuel Cunard’s family roots in religion and revolution, overview of his early life in Halifax | John Boileau | 10 | 2006 | $1.00 Add |
From NEW! Smart Cities as a Civic Leaders’ Survivor GameThe Lure of Innovation in a Competitive World From: Smart Cities in Canada: Digital Dreams, Corporate Designs |
Chapter 1 explores what leads municipal governments to persue smart city projects, whether they are seen as a quick and easy fix to deeper underlying infrastructure and urban planning issues, and … | Mariana Valverde | 15 | 2020 | $1.50 Add |
From The Auto Revolution Begins:Invention and Industry From: Car Nation |
1900-1920. Looks at the beginning of the auto revolution, examines different makes and models, looks at the auto revolution’s impact on work, wages, and workers | Dimitry Anastakis | 17 | 2008 | $1.70 Add |
From The Dismal Arithmetic of WaterFrom: Back to the Well |
In this chapter, de Villiers outlines the anatomy of a water crisis, using the city of Sao Paulo Brazil as an example. He shows how limits in supply and distribution, in concert with growing … | Marq de Villiers | 12 | 2018 | $1.20 Add |
From The Inherent Unavoidability and Unpredictability of Unintended ConsequencesFrom: Techno-Fix |
The Inherent Unavoidability and Unpredictability of Unintended Consequences postulates that there are always positive and negative effects of any technology. It is impossible for humans to … | Joyce Huesemann; Michael Huesemann | 15 | 2011 | $1.50 Add |
From NEW! Before Start Checklist |
Chapter 2 focuses on defining the roles and responsibilities of the Captain or PIC (Pilot in Command), the First Officer (F/O) or Co-Pilot, Cruise Pilot or Relief Pilot, Augment Pilot, Cadet … | Doug Morris | 33 | 2022 | $3.30 Add |
From Bell and BaldwinFrom: Fastest in the World |
1870-1909. Examines the partnership of Alexander Graham Bell and Casey Baldwin and what led to the creadtion of the HD-4, a record-breaking hydrofoil. | John Boileau | 9 | 2004 | $0.90 Add |
From 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 … | Dimitry Anastakis | 17 | 2008 | $1.70 Add |
From Cunard & CompanyFrom: Samuel Cunard |
1804-1812. Looks at Samuel Cunard as an entrepreneur. Also examines the war of 1812 and the city of Halifax during this time | John Boileau | 10 | 2006 | $1.00 Add |
From European Greed and the Mi’kmaq Resolve to Fight |
- | Daniel Paul | 21 | 2006 | $1.47 Add |
From Laboratory at WarFrom: Montreal and the Bomb |
This chapter continues to trace the history of this project, looking at key figures such as Bertrand Goldschmidt and the Quebec Conference, among other topics. | Gilles Sabourin | 32 | 2021 | $3.20 Add |