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Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond by Gene Kranz (Paperback - Jun 23, 2009) In Failure Is Not an Option, Gene Kranz recounts these thrilling historic events and offers new information about the famous flights. What appeared as nearly flawless missions to the Moon were, in fact, a series of hair-raising near misses. When the space technology failed, as it sometimes did, the controllers' only recourse was to rely on their skills and those of their teammates.

Kranz takes us inside Mission Control and introduces us to some of the whiz kids -- still in their twenties, only a few years out of college -- who had to figure it all out as they went along, creating a great and daring enterprise. He reveals behind-the-scenes details to demonstrate the leadership, discipline, trust, and teamwork that made the space program a success.

Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, Eighth Edition (Chemical Engineers Handbook) by Don W. Green and Robert H. Perry (Hardcover - Oct 23, 2007) ...electronic version of a well-known print handbook...This program is most useful for users who do most of their work in the field or on the road, where they would carry laptop computers but would not want to take books with them...One advantage of the software is the ability to print specific pages, allowing users to write notes on the pages without the guilt of defacing a book. Upper-division undergraduates and up. (Choice ) --This text refers to the CD-ROM edition.

Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam by Michael R. Lindeburg (Hardcover - Feb 25, 2008) Michael R. Lindeburg, PE, is recognized among the engineering community as the leading authority on professional engineering licensing exam preparation.

The author of many books on this subject, he has taught and supervised exam-review courses for over 25 years. He holds BS and MS degrees from Stanford University in industrial engineering. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

National Electrical Code 2008 Handbook (National Fire Protection Association//National Electrical Code Handbook) by NFPA (Hardcover - Jan 10, 2008) Get the expert support needed to comply efficiently, avoid violations, and keep electrical installations on track with the National Electrical Code® in this exclusive NEC® 2008 Handbook from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Only the handbook offers the full NEC® 2008 text alongside expert commentary from code specialists, offering insight into code rationale, explanations of new and revised rules, and practical, hands-on advice on how to apply the code.

A valuable resource for anyone involved in electrical design, installation, inspection, and safety, this book will give users the knowledge needed to feel confident that their work will be safe, efficient, and code-compliant. Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning is pleased to make this one-of-a-kind reference - containing the most widely accepted and most frequently used criteria for electrical installations in the U.S. - available directly from us for our customers who work in and around the electrical trades. It may be used independently and also makes an excellent companion to books in Delmar’s best-selling electrical wiring series.

Wetlands by William J. Mitsch and James G. Gosselink (Hardcover - Aug 24, 2007) "Wetlands, the field of study, would not be what it is without Wetlands, the book." ——Bill Streever, Wetlands, 2001

"The Third Edition of this highly successful book manages to set new standards in presentation and content to confirm its place as the first point of reference for those working or studying wetlands." ——Chris Bradley, University of Birmingham, UK, Regulated Rivers: Research and Management.

Paul F. Aubin's Mastering Revit Architecture 2009 by Paul F. Aubin (Paperback - Jul 16, 2008) Master the software that industry professionals use to create compelling architecture! Experienced-based practical advice is at the core of this concise reference guide by veteran author Paul F. Aubin, who makes learning Autodesk Revit® Architecture 2009 easier than ever. Designed to shorten the learning curve, this book focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the Revit® Architecture process through a series of hands-on lessons that promote a clear sense of the value of the software and an understanding of each tool's potential. In completing their building design projects successfully, readers will develop a first hand knowledge of what it takes to build design development models and create a complete set of construction documents for architectural production.