Sir Joseph Whitworth
Sir Joseph Whitworth

Author: Norman Atkinson

Publisher: Alan Sutton Publishing

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780750916486

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Sir Joseph Whitworth (1803-87) was arguably Britain's best ever mechanical engineer, world famous for the standard screw thread named after him, machine tool designs so innovative he pioneered a new era, and his revolutionary hexagonally rifled guns. He also gave the western world its first one-inch standard, taught engineers precise measurement, decimalized engineering measurement, invented mechanical street sweepers, developed the hydraulic forging press, propagated the idea of mass production, founded the Whitworth scholarships for engineering science, set up a university engineering laboratory and helped to promote the Atlantic telegraph. Many of his machines and tools were exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851. Most of these achievements represent international firsts, yet Whitworth's prolific and fascinating career has received surprisingly little attention. In the first full-length biography to fully analyse his engineering and gun design, Norman Atkinson traces the development of Whitworth's career in the context of his personal life and the politics of his time.

The Best of All Possible Worlds
The Best of All Possible Worlds

Author: Ivar Ekeland

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2007-10-31

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 0226199959

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Optimists believe this is the best of all possible worlds, and pessimists fear that might really be the case. There was a time, during the 17th and 18th centuries, when scientists and mathematicians felt they could provide the answer. This book is their story.

The Greatest Tales of Lost Worlds & Alternative Universes
The Greatest Tales of Lost Worlds & Alternative Universes

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2018-12-21

Total Pages: 3628

ISBN-13: 8027248094

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Musaicum Books presents to you this unique Lost World collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Abraham Merritt: The Moon Pool The Metal Monster The People of the Pit Arthur Conan Doyle: The Lost World Jules Verne: Journey to the Center of the Earth Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea The Mysterious Island Edward Bulwer-Lytton: The Coming Race George MacDonald: Lilith H. Rider Haggard: King Solomon's Mines She: A History of Adventure Gertrude Barrows Bennett (aka Francis Stevens): The Citadel of Fear (5b) Edgar Rice Burroughs: Pellucidar Series: At the Earth's Core Pellucidar Caspak Series: The Land That Time Forgot The People That Time Forgot Out of Time's Abyss Other SF Novels: The Monster Men The Lost Continent (aka Beyond Thirty) Francis Bacon: New Atlantis C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne: The Lost Continent Philip K. Dick: Adjustment Team The Defenders

The Engineer
The Engineer

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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Presents professional information designed to keep Army engineers informed of current and emerging developments within their areas of expertise for the purpose of enhancing their professional development. Articles cover engineer training, doctrine, operations, strategy, equipment, history, and other areas of interest to the engineering community.

The Last Lecture
The Last Lecture

Author: Randy Pausch

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780340978504

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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

Connectedness
Connectedness

Author: Des Dearlove

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2024-11-06

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 1394285787

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Improve talent retention and employee productivity by encouraging connectedness in your firm In Connectedness, British business journalist and management theorist Des Dearlove delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how firms can build meaningful and authentic connections with their employees, encouraging productivity, improving talent retention, and creating an enduring competitive advantage. You’ll find out why the latest peer-reviewed research lends support to the notion that it is the nature of interpersonal environments – and not compensation – that many employees consider to be the most impactful when they’re deciding whether to exit a job. In the book, you’ll: Explore the most important factors that determine the connectedness of a healthy working environment Common mistakes and myths about employee wellbeing that sidetrack managerial efforts to improve working culture at a firm Examples and case studies that demonstrate the real-world impact of the ideas discussed in the book Perfect for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders seeking to improve employee retention, productivity, engagement, and health, Connectedness is also a must-read resource for employees, human resources professionals, consultants, and everyone else with an interest in employee wellbeing and workplace productivity and safety.

An Engineer Imagines
An Engineer Imagines

Author: Peter Rice

Publisher: Batsford Books

Published: 2024-03-14

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 1849944660

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The long-awaited reissue of the autobiography of Peter Rice, one of the main structural engineers behind the Sydney Opera House, the Pompidou Centre, the Menil Collection and Lloyd's of London. 'I am an engineer. Often people will call me an 'architect engineer' as a compliment. It is meant to signify a quality of engineer who is more imaginative and design-orientated than a normal engineer... To call an engineer an 'architect engineer' because he comes up with unusual or original solutions is essentially to misunderstand the role of the engineer in society.' An Engineer Imagines is a rare look into the professional creativity and philosophy of Peter Rice, who was widely acclaimed as the greatest structural engineer of his generation. He was a man who, in Renzo Piano's words, could design structures 'like a pianist who can play with his eyes shut'. Working with many of the world's greatest architects on buildings that became icons of contemporary architecture, he brought a uniquely poetic feeling to his work. Joining Ove Arup & Partners in 1956, Rice had heard that 'it was a place where an oddball could fit in.' Taking on Arup's theory of Total Design to heart, Rice writes about the role of the engineer in society, and how he himself applied his creativity to various projects. He admits he became an engineer by accident, tentatively feeling his way through a career without a natural instinct. But as he takes you through each of his projects, one-by-one, you can trace his development from graduate to veteran. Written in clear and poetic language, Rice's autobiography is perfect for those who want to better understand postwar buildings, our concrete environment, or are budding students of engineering and architecture.

Best of Bookspotz: Volume 1
Best of Bookspotz: Volume 1

Author: Srinidhi Ranganathan

Publisher: Srinidhi.R

Published: 2023-11-17

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13:

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Hey there, it's Srinidhi Ranganathan, the master brain behind Bookspotz (bookspotz.com), the groundbreaking independent publication that took flight in May 2023. Partnering with the incredible Mr. Mohan Leela Shankar the AI Veteran, we set out to create something extraordinary - something out of the blue. The seed for Bookspotz was planted in our shared love for books and a burning desire to establish a platform that would redefine how readers discover captivating titles. Mr. Shankar and I, both passionate readers, had been immersed in discussions about our favourite reads for years. It was during one of these conversations, while dissecting the pages of the latest tech book, that we realized the absence of a centralized platform offering mind-blowing articles tailored to a reader's unique interests. We had experienced the struggle of finding compelling articles even on popular platforms, resorting to generic recommendations from friends, article directories, or online lists that didn't always hit the mark. This revelation ignited the spark to birth Bookspotz—a platform poised to revolutionize the internet by delivering cutting-edge articles to the masses. Months were dedicated to intense research and development, collaborating with a team of AI experts and software engineers to ensure Bookspotz was not only accurate but also user-friendly. Our mission was to create a haven for readers who craved tailored content. Alongside, we assembled a talented team of writers and editors committed to churning out top-notch content. Finally, in May 2023, the curtains lifted, and Bookspotz took its place in the digital realm. The response was overwhelming, with readers from every corner of the globe embracing the platform, subscribing eagerly to catch the latest articles and exclusive content. Bookspotz had become a haven for readers seeking a personalized and enriching literary experience. This Volume 1 book sets to outline the best of Bookspotz articles and videos that we’ve created till now. Happy exploring! Yours truly, Digital Marketing Legend, Srinidhi Ranganathan

A World Without Work
A World Without Work

Author: Daniel Susskind

Publisher: Metropolitan Books

Published: 2020-01-14

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1250173523

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES & MCKINSEY 2020 BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR One of Fortune Best Books of the Year One of Inc. Best Business Books of the Year One of The Times (UK) Best Business Books of the Year A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice From an Oxford economist, a visionary account of how technology will transform the world of work, and what we should do about it From mechanical looms to the combustion engine to the first computers, new technologies have always provoked panic about workers being replaced by machines. For centuries, such fears have been misplaced, and many economists maintain that they remain so today. But as Daniel Susskind demonstrates, this time really is different. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence mean that all kinds of jobs are increasingly at risk. Drawing on almost a decade of research in the field, Susskind argues that machines no longer need to think like us in order to outperform us, as was once widely believed. As a result, more and more tasks that used to be far beyond the capability of computers – from diagnosing illnesses to drafting legal contracts, from writing news reports to composing music – are coming within their reach. The threat of technological unemployment is now real. This is not necessarily a bad thing, Susskind emphasizes. Technological progress could bring about unprecedented prosperity, solving one of humanity’s oldest problems: how to make sure that everyone has enough to live on. The challenges will be to distribute this prosperity fairly, to constrain the burgeoning power of Big Tech, and to provide meaning in a world where work is no longer the center of our lives. Perceptive, pragmatic, and ultimately hopeful, A World Without Work shows the way.