In the spirit of Steve Jobs and Moneyball, Elon Musk is both an illuminating and authorized look at the extraordinary life of one of Silicon Valley’s most exciting, unpredictable, and ambitious entrepreneurs—a real-life Tony Stark—and a fascinating exploration of the renewal of American invention and its new “makers.” Elon Musk spotlights the technology and vision of Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, who sold one of his Internet com...
Releasedatum: 2015-05-19 115,00 kr
The definitive, fully up-to-date guide to continuous improvement in the workplace "An updated version of a classic book that shares a wealth of new healthcare examples and case studies from around the world. The methods in this book will help you improve quality and safety, reduce waiting times, and improve the long-term financial position of your organization. Highly recommended!" --Mark Graban, author of Lean Hospitals and coauthor of Healthcare Kaizen "Every business faces the iron triangle o...
Releasedatum: 2012-06-22 249,00 kr
LEGO® bricks meet The Way Things Work in this fun, informative tour of the world of engineering, from the creative mind of expert LEGO® builder Jeff Friesen. In The LEGO® Engineer , you’ll explore how some of humanity’s greatest feats of engineering work, from towering skyscrapers to powerful rockets to speeding bullet trains. Then follow step-by-step instructions to build these marvels with LEGO® bricks as you experience the world of engineering in a fun new way. How do diesel and elect...
Releasedatum: 2022-11-01 159,00 kr
Ideal for undergraduates of geotechnical engineering for civil engineers, this established textbook sets out the basic theories of soil mechanics in a clear and straightforward way; combining both classical and critical state theories and giving students a good grounding in the subject which will last right through into a career as a geotechnical engineer. The subject is broken down into discrete topics which are presented in a series of short, focused chapters with clear and accessible text tha...
Releasedatum: 2017-12-21 Genre:Yrkesrelaterat och teknik > Teknik 439,00 kr
Excellent real-world examples of infrared (IR) thermal imaging in action! Real problems and issues investigated, solved and professionally documented with thermal imaging. A great book for contractors, energy auditors, home inspectors, building maintenance personnel, roofers, insulators, home owners and more. Whether you want to start an infrared (IR) thermal imaging business or learn how to use a thermal camera in the real world, this book will help you immensely!
Releasedatum: 2014-01-01 55,00 kr
This vintage book contains a concise treatise on sheet metal work, being a guide to the common problems encountered by those who are engaged in it. Written in simple language and including short, clear explanations, this volume would be ideal for young apprentices and novice metal workers. Contents include: "Having a Given Circle, to Find the Side of an Equivalent Square", "To Find the Area of a Circular Ring", "Diameters and Circumferences of Circles", "A Short Metho...
Releasedatum: 2017-08-25 Genre:Yrkesrelaterat och teknik > Teknik 65,00 kr
Using examples from around the world, including the Shard in London and jumbo jets like the A380, David Blockley explores the world of structural engineering. This Very Short Introduction considers the crucial role structural engineering has on issues such as cost and energy efficiency to long-term sustainability and safety.
Releasedatum: 2014-09-25 119,00 kr
The book is aimed at those wishing to gain a basic knowledge of the practical aspects of the four most widely used welding processes: manual metal arc (MMA), metal inert/active gas (MIG/AG), tungsten inert gas (TIG) and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. In addition to a detailed treatment of these four methods, further sections deal with the various angles at which welding can be carried out, the effect of the different materials, and quality assessment. Important safety information is collecte...
Releasedatum: 2014-02-04 439,00 kr
COMMEMORATING THE 100th BIRTHDAY OF TAIICHI OHNO Businesses worldwide are successfully implementing the Toyota Production System to speed up processes, reduce waste, improve quality, and cut costs. While there is widespread adoption of TPS, there is still much to be learned about its fundamental principles. This unique volume delivers a clear, concise overview of the Toyota Production System and kaizen in the very words of the architect of both of these movements, Taiicho Ohno, published to mark...
Releasedatum: 2012-12-13 209,00 kr
"The documented benchmarks for success and the many examples help explicate the complexities for the reader. The book is organized and written so that it will be useful as an introduction to the field and also as a reference when special challenges arise for the practicing manager." -- DR. JOHN J. COYLE, Professor Emeritus of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems, Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University "The book is a must-read...
Releasedatum: 2012-04-27 239,00 kr