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Norman Hall's Firefighter Exam Preparation Bookby Norman Hall
F+W Media 2010; US$ 15.95Want to be a firefighter? Do you know what is involved in taking the exam? Don't take a chance at failing a test that you could ace--learn from the expert, Norman Hall. For more than a decade, Norman Hall's Firefighter Exam Preparation Book has been the #1 test preparation book for prospective firefighters. Back by popular demand, Norman Hall has completely updated and revised this hugely successful book for this second edition, presenting new tips and time-tested methods for attaining the highest scores. Practice your skills using these features: tips on how to pass the physical requirements; practice exams with answer keys; memory aids to help candidates master the recall test; tables for self-scoring; insights on what a career in firefighting... more...
Building Your Straw Bale Homeby Brian Hodge
CSIRO Publishing 2006; US$ 61.95Step-by-step practical instructions on how to build a straw bale house. more...
Earthbag Buildingby Kaki Hunter; Donald Kiffmeyer
New Society Publishers 2004; US$ 29.95Offers an approach to construction techniques for building with bags filled with earth, and discusses the many merits of earthbag construction. more...
Building Construction Handbookby Roy Chudley; Roger Greeno
Taylor & Francis 2006; US$ 36.95Building Construction Handbook provides extensive coverage of building construction practice, processes and techniques, representing established procedures as well as those associated with recent amendments to the Building Regulations, British and European Standards and other related references. This approach, combined with the presentation of information in a highly illustrated and unique visual style, has proven this text to be a vital learning resource for thousands of building construction students, and an essential reference for professionals. The sixth edition has been updated and expanded to take into account many aspects of the new and revised Building Regulations and associated Approved Documents as applied to working practice;... more...
Principles of Construction Safetyby Allan St John Holt
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 110.95The construction industry has not had a good record on health and safety and faces tough legal and financial penalties for breaches of the law. This book provides a unique resource for all those who construct or procure the construction of projects of all sizes and in all countries and for clients who need to keep abreast of their own and their contractors' responsibilities. It gives practical guidance on best practice, including: measuring performance and recording information developing a safety policy and method statements assessing risk training and understanding people the basics of the construction/environment interface The book addresses several topics not found in other reference works, discussing techniques of health... more...
CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ Digital Home Technology Integrator All-In-One Exam Guide, Second Editionby Ron Gilster; Helen Heneveld
McGraw-Hill 2008; US$ 69.99An Exam Guide and a Desktop Reference--All in One! Co-authored by the leading trainer and consultant in home technology integration, Helen Heneveld, this volume covers the qualifying exam for the preeminent professional credential in this new and emerging field. The book features exam tips, practice questions, and more than 500 photos and illustrations. The CD-ROM includes a full practice exam and an e-book. more...
The Pellet Handbookby Ingwald Obernberger; Gerold Thek
Earthscan 2010; US$ 150.00Biomass pellets are a suitable fuel type for a wide range of applications, from stoves and central heating systems up to large-scale plants, and with practically complete automation in all these capacities. This handbook, written and edited by experienced professionals from IEA Bioenergy Task 32 in cooperation with BIOS BIOENERGIESYSTEME GmbH, Graz, Austria, other IEA Tasks and external experts, is the first comprehensive guide in English language covering all pellet related issues, as illustrated by the following list of topics covered by the book:. - International overview of standards for pellets. - Evaluation of raw materials and raw material potentials. - Quality and properties of pellets. - Technical evaluation of the pellet production... more...
Rigging Equipment: Maintenance and Safety Inspection Manualby Joseph MacDonald
McGraw-Hill 2010; US$ 60.00Tested guidelines and detailed checklists for equipment maintenance and inspection for the construction industry Rigging Equipment and Systems: Maintenance & Inspection Manual provides rigging personnel and inspectors with easy-access checklists and industry-proven guidelines for conducting inspections, maintaining worksite security, and implementing loss control best practices. The book covers rigging equipment, including cranes, derricks, hoists, and helicopters, and rigging systems/hardware, such as rope, fittings, and attachments. This comprehensive, all-in-one volume eliminates the need for the time-consuming process of searching for this information online. Rigging Equipment and Systems: Maintenance & Inspection Manual features:... more...
Financial Management and Accounting Fundamentals for Constructionby Daniel W. Halpin; Bolivar A. Senior
John Wiley & Sons 2011; US$ 110.00Successful financial management in the construction industry begins with this hands-on guide While construction professionals are skilled in the technical side of their work, they often find the financial management aspect of the business daunting. Financial Management and Accounting Fundamentals for Construction will help you better understand and navigate the financial decisions that are part of every construction project. This book is a compact summary of the basic financial skills that a construction professional must have to be successful in the management of a construction company and its projects. Its topics address many of the questions that any construction administrator will face, such as: How to organize and use a company's... more...
Cladding of Buildingsby Alan Brookes
Spon Press 1998; US$ 80.95Addresses the topic of lightweight claddings in buildings and is a useful overview for the student and new practitioner. Written by a well-known specialist, this new edition has been brought up- to-date, covering the latest environmental issues. more...