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  • Norman Hall's Firefighter Exam Preparation Bookby Norman Hall

    F+W Media 2010; US$ 15.95

    Want 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...

  • WSUD Engineering Procedures: Stormwaterby Melbourne Water

    CSIRO Publishing 2005; US$ 89.95

    Practical engineering solutions to those who need to implement WSUD. more...

  • Building Your Straw Bale Homeby Brian Hodge

    CSIRO Publishing 2006; US$ 61.95

    Step-by-step practical instructions on how to build a straw bale house. more...

  • Earthbag Buildingby Kaki Hunter; Donald Kiffmeyer

    New Society Publishers 2004; US$ 29.95

    Offers 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$ 36.95

    Building 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...

  • Introduction to Health and Safety in Constructionby Phil Hughes; Ed Ferrett

    Taylor & Francis 2006; US$ 70.95

    Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction covers the specific challenges faced by the construction industry as well as the basics of occupational safety and health in general. The coverage of this book has been directly matched to the Certificate course in Construction Safety and Health from NEBOSH. However, the comprehensive coverage of health and safety topics in a construction context make it relevant for other courses in Construction Design and Management, Construction Safety and Health, and the Built Environment, both in the UK and overseas, as well as for construction professionals who are looking for an introduction to health and safety which addresses the specific problems encountered in their industry. In its second edition... more...

  • Interpreting Soil Test Resultsby Pam Hazelton; Brian Murphy

    CSIRO Publishing 2007; US$ 54.95

    A handy, practical reference for anyone needing fast access to guidelines for interpreting soil test results. more...

  • Geotechnical Engineeringby Richard L. Handy; Merlin G. Spangler

    McGraw-Hill 2007; US$ 129.00

    Master the Latest Developments in Soil Testing andNew Applications of Geotechnical Engineering. Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices offers students and practicing engineers a concise, easy-to-understand approach to the principles and methods of soil and geotechnical engineering. This updated classic builds from basic principles of soil mechanics and applies them to new topics, including mechanically stabilized earth (MSE), and intermediate foundations. This Fifth Edition features: Over 400 detailed illustrations and photographs; Unique background material on the geological, pedological, and mineralogical aspects of soils with emphasis on clay mineralogy, soil structure, and expansive and collapsible soils.; New coverage of mechanically... more...

  • Complete Maya Programming by David Gould

    Elsevier 2005; US$ 75.95

    David Gould's acclaimed first book, Complete Maya Programming: An Extensive Guide to MEL and the C++ API , provides artists and programmers with a deep understanding of the way Maya works and how it can be enhanced and customized through programming. In his new book David offers a gentle, intuitive introduction to the core ideas of computer graphics. Each concept is explained progressively and is fully implemented in both MEL and C++ so that an artist or programmer can use the source code directly in their own programs. Geometry and modeling are covered in detail with progressively more complex examples demonstrating all of Maya's possible programming features. David Gould's first volume is widely regarded as the most authoritative reference... more...