Author: James Brown Publisher: ISBN: Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 272
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Value Engineering (or Value Analysis) is widely used to study and apply cost-saving techniques during a product's life cycle; from design and development to purchasing and manufacturing. The implementation of Value Engineering results in "more for less", and it is rapidly becoming the favored method of planners and engineers to design parts, equipment, and products in a way that will provide the lowest possible cost without sacrificing reliability. In Value Engineering: A Blueprint, James Brown uses his vast experience to explain fully every aspect of the subject from its history to application. It takes the novice or experienced engineer through every phase of the process, step by step, and even explains how to write a VE report. Value Engineering is so important that Armed Services Procurement Regulations specify that all contracts over a stated dollar value must include either a VE program or incentive clause. Read this important book and discover how Value Engineering can contribute to your company's success.
Author: Brian Bellenger Publisher: ISBN: 9781735444819 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Humans We all experience joy so great we cry, we become overwhelmed by the moment We all feel pain so deep that it chokes us, as if we are gasping for air We all experience love so strong, we feel warm tingles rush through us We all feel hurt so real, it feels like a weight crushing our chestWe all laugh for any reason, and then cry for the same We all celebrate certain funerals and wail at some weddings We all are fragile, insecure, broken to some degree and at the same timestrong, confident, determined to repair We prove everyone in the world wrong at just the right moment We amaze ourselves, sometimes to the point of being speechless And just when we think, feel, and believe with all our heart that we can't goany further, a burst of energy carries us the rest of the wayIf you stop trying to control everybody else's narratives and you could actually change your own. What does this last statement mean to you?Is there a narrative you have created for yourself that is not based in reality? If so,what is it? Do you believe you can change this narrative?Here are five steps to take to change your narrative1. Stop selling yourself bs stories2. Be the river, not the rocks3. Expect setbacks, there are no failures4. Let yourself ebb and flow5. Don't plan, instead Do somethingWho do we stop blaming seems like the easiest question in the world to answer unless you're a human being? You are a human being with flaws and all, doing the best you can with what you got in your heart and between your ears.Who do you need to Stop Blaming? Yourself Why? Because you can't get free if you're stuck How? By forgiving yourself.
Author: Nick Snels Publisher: ColoringArtist.com ISBN: Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 82
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When you buy this book you get an electronic version (PDF file) of the interior of this book. Aspiring engineers can bring their imagination to life with this coloring book filled with blueprints of various machines. Engineering Blueprints Coloring Book for Kids contains 40 coloring pages with the following engineering marvels: airplanes - fighter jets, engines and commercial planes aviation fuel truck bulldozer cars drones excavator forklift helicopters mining dump truck missile launcher pushback tug ships and a submarine tractor vibratory roller wheel loader Using their favorite colors and art supplies, kids can create personal masterpieces while they develop important skills. Children enjoy coloring independently or socially as they connect with caregivers or friends. A highly personal gift for a young budding engineer in your life. Printed on single-sided pages to prevent smudging. Hours of imaginative fun. Accessible and appealing to budding artists. Coloring isn't just fun for kids. It will also: Improve focus and attention to detail. Develop grip, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. Increase patience. Build confidence. Reduce stress and frustration. Click Add to Cart at the top of this page to give these benefits to a child you love. Learn more and see our entire collection at www.coloringartist.com or contact us at [email protected]. If your child enjoys their coloring book, please leave a positive review on this page to help us reach more budding artists.
Author: David D. Bruhn Publisher: US Naval Institute Press ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 216
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The first American book on shipboard engineering in nearly twenty years, this useful reference offers a guiding philosophy to new, experienced, and prospective engineers. Focusing on the art of the engineer rather than the doctrine and regulations that govern the technical side of the billet, it helps them be more effective at their jobs. Assuming that readers already possess basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices, the author sets forth a coherent blueprint to achieve and maintain the level of readiness necessary to support sustained operations at sea. This guide provides insights born of the diverse and hard-won deckplate experience of former engineer officers aboard a variety of ships and submarines. The author and contributors, who have served in a number of engineering positions both at sea and ashore, include a former commander of a destroyer readiness squadron, a former commanding officer of a nuclear-powered attack submarine, and three officers currently commanding conventional gas turbine or diesel-powered surface ships. Acknowledging that the always demanding duties and responsibilities of the fleet's engineer officers have become even more challenging in recent years as funds for maintenance and training decrease, they emphasize the need for shipboard engineers not only to master technical knowledge but to lead, manage, and optimize the use of the personnel and material assets available to them. Their collective wisdom will help flatten the seemingly overwhelming learning curve that engineers must climb. From taking over the department, through overhaul, to the various evolutions and assessment processes that confirm readiness to deploy to faraway regions of the world, this book guides the reader through all the challenges that the engineer officer will encounter, striking a balance between current fleet conventions and engineering practices that have stood the test of time. Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine engineering officers and Navy surface and submarine warfare officers will all benefit from heeding its advice, which until now could only be learned through experience.
Author: Robert Plomin Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 0262357763 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 296
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A top behavioral geneticist makes the case that DNA inherited from our parents at the moment of conception can predict our psychological strengths and weaknesses. In Blueprint, behavioral geneticist Robert Plomin describes how the DNA revolution has made DNA personal by giving us the power to predict our psychological strengths and weaknesses from birth. A century of genetic research shows that DNA differences inherited from our parents are the consistent lifelong sources of our psychological individuality—the blueprint that makes us who we are. Plomin reports that genetics explains more about the psychological differences among people than all other factors combined. Nature, not nurture, is what makes us who we are. Plomin explores the implications of these findings, drawing some provocative conclusions—among them that parenting styles don't really affect children's outcomes once genetics is taken into effect. This book offers readers a unique insider's view of the exciting synergies that came from combining genetics and psychology. The paperback edition has a new afterword by the author.
Author: Sam Kubba Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional ISBN: 0071549870 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 384
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Improve Your Ability to Read and Interpret All Types of Construction Drawings Blueprint Reading is a step-by-step guide to reading and interpreting all types of construction drawings. Filled with hundreds of illustrations and study questions, this easy-to-use resource offers a complete overview of construction drawing basics for every aspect of the construction process- from site work, foundations, and structural systems to interior work and finishes. Covering all the latest technological advances, noted architect Sam Kubba offers detailed information on: Blueprint standards-ANSI, ISO, AWS, and ASME Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) Lines, views, elevations, and dimensions Layouts of all construction drawing types-architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical Specifications-MasterFormat and UniFormat Symbols-materials, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and others How to avoid costly pitfalls on construction projects You'll also find a glossary of terms for quick reference, convenient tables and charts for identifying symbols and abbreviations, and much more. Inside This Skills-Building Guide to Construction Drawing Basics • Blueprint Standards • Blueprints and Construction Drawings: A Universal Language • Understanding Lines • Types of Views • Understanding Dimensions • Layout of Construction Drawings • Understanding Industrial Blueprints • The Meaning of Symbols • Understanding Schedules • Specifications • ISO Issues, Codes, and Building Regulations • Construction Business Environment
Author: Brian Ireland Publisher: Balboa Press ISBN: 1504318153 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 294
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As Wendy and her stepfather, Whistler, step out into the night after viewing his new scientific film, she senses something is waiting in the dark. Suddenly without warning, a supersonic wave of air blasts directly into them. As Wendy drops to the ground, Whistler falls to his knees. Disoriented, he cradles Wendy until rescuers arrive. As Wendy fights for her life, her doctors, her best friend, and Whistler learn that just prior to the event, she took several pills, each an individual blueprint that became its own living entity once swallowed. What no one knows is that Wendy has been taking the drug for two weeks, and is almost ready to encounter the other side. When the paranormal world finally collides with reality, a series of events prompts each of them to set out on a quest to discover the truth about a world where all inhabitants should have one goal: to overcome the darkness and ascend humanity to the light. But do they? In this fantasy tale, a young woman ingests powerful pills and unleashes a chain of events that cause the paranormal world to collide with reality and create a new species of DNA.
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