Download or read book Frogged written by Vivian Vande Velde and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2013 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Edgar Award–winning author Vivian Vande Velde comes a fresh and funny twist on the fairy tale "The Princess and the Frog" in which a princess gets turned into a frog herself!

Download or read book Concrete and Masonry Movements written by Jeffrey Brooks and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2014-08-23 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely used in the construction of bridges, dams and pavements, concrete and masonry are two of the world’s most utilized construction materials. However, many engineers lack a proper understanding of the methods for predicting and mitigating their movements within a structure. Concrete and Masonry Movements provides practical methods for predicting and preventing movement in concrete and masonry, saving time and money in retrofitting and repair cost. With this book in hand, engineers will discover new prediction models for masonry such as: irreversible moisture expansion of clay bricks, elasticity, creep and shrinkage. In addition, the book provides up-to-date information on the codes of practice. Provides mathematical modelling tools for predicting movement in masonry Up-to-date knowledge of codes of practice methods Clearly explains the factors influencing all types of concrete and masonry movement Fully worked out examples and set problems are included at the end of each chapter

Download or read book The BDA Guide to Successful Brickwork written by Brick Development Association and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description

Download or read book Crack Climbing written by Pete Whittaker and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist in Guidebooks Crack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands, feet, and even their entire body in cracks to make upward progress on rock. An advocate for the sport’s aesthetic lines, physicality, and technical know-how, author Pete Whittaker teaches more than sixty Crack School Masterclasses each year and was featured in the popular climbing film Wide Boyz. This detailed and comprehensive guide teaches step-by-step techniques and tips, including for: Jamming (finger, hand, fist, foot, arm, leg, body) Crack types (chimneys, liebacks, underclings, roof cracks) How to safely lead and place protection Efficient positioning and movement Strength recovery while climbing

Download or read book Materials for Architects and Builders written by Arthur R. Lyons and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bricks and brickwork -- Blocks and blockwork -- Lime, cement and concrete -- Timber and timber products -- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals -- Bitumen and flat roofing materials -- Glass -- Ceramic materials -- Stone and cast stone -- Plastics -- Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum -- Plaster and board materials -- Insulating materials -- Energy-saving materials and components -- Recycled and ecological materials -- Sealants, gaskets and adhesives -- Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour.

Download or read book CIVIL ENGINEERING written by PRABHU TL and published by NestFame Creations Pvt Ltd.. This book was released on with total page 2007 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Civil Engineering Book is one-of-a-kind. This book is structured to raise the level of expertise in Civil Engineering and to improve the competitiveness in the global markets. A civil engineer is someone who applies scientific knowledge to improve infrastructure and common utilities that meet basic human needs. Civil engineers plan, design and manage large construction projects. This could include bridges, buildings,dams, tunnels, buildings, airports, water and sewage systems, transport links and other major structures. They use computer modelling software and data from surveys, tests and maps to create project blueprints. These plans advise contractors on the best course of action and help minimise environmental impact and risk. Buildings and bridges are often the first structures to come to mind, because they are the most obvious engineering creations. But civil engineers are also responsible for less visible creations and contributions. Every time we open a water faucet, we expect water to come out, without thinking that civil engineers made it possible, in many cases by designing systems that transport water to cities from mountain sources that are sometimes hundreds of miles away. Civil engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering professions. It focuses on the infrastructure necessary to support a civilized society. The Roman aqueducts, the great European cathedrals, and the earliest metal bridges were built by highly skilled forerunners of the modern civil engineer. These craftsmen of old relied on their intuition, trade skills, and experience-based design rules, or heuristics, derived from years of trial and error experiments but rarely passed on to the next generation. This book of Civil Engineering covers Below Subjects ❏ FUNDAMENTALS ❏ BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ❏ CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY ❏ CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING ❏ ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ❏ GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING ❏ GEOTHERMAL ENGINEERING ❏ HYDRAULICS ❏ PAVEMENT ❏ STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING ❏ TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING ❏ MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ❏WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING In contrast, today's civil engineers bring to bear on these problems a knowledge of the physical and natural sciences, mathematics, computational methods, economics, and project management. Civil engineers design and construct buildings, transportation systems (such as roads, tunnels, bridges, railroads, and airports), and facilities to manage and maintain the quality of water resources. Society relies on civil engineers to maintain and advance human health, safety, and our standard of living. Those projects that are vital to a community's survival are often publicly funded to ensure that they get done, even where there is no clear or immediate profit motive.

Download or read book Guide to Successful Brickwork written by Brick Development Association and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The BDA Guide to Successful Brickwork is the definitive practical guide to obtaining successful results in brickwork construction. Written by a team of experts from the Brick Development Association, the representative group in industry for brickwork construction, this best-selling text has now been brought fully in line with the latest site practice, innovations, British and European Standards, to ensure readers are receiving the most up-to-date and accurate information available in the field. Based on actual teaching practice, the book is highly illustrated throughout to increase accessibility of the text for the reader in their exploration of the practical aspects of brickwork. It also includes an extensive glossary of brickwork terms for ease of reference. This edition contains new material detailing recent innovations in brickwork, in the areas of components and façade performance requirements. Students in full-time education and following apprenticeship routes will find this book to be an invaluable source of information which will accompany them throughout their studies. Building professionals concerned with the design, detailing and specification of brickwork will also find the BDA Guide to be an essential reference.

Download or read book Advances in Bricks and Blocks for Building Construction written by Mohammad Arif Kamal and published by Materials Research Forum LLC. This book was released on 2021-09-05 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book reviews the current state of bricks and blocks; their manufacture, properties and applications in the building construction sector. Keywords: Bricks and Blocks, Fly Ash Bricks, Calcium Silicate Bricks, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks, Compressed Earth Blocks, Stabilized Mud Blocks, Concrete Blocks, Reinforced Hollow Concrete Block Masonry, Concrete Pavement Blocks, Beams with Longitudinal Reinforcements, Surface Textures, Smooth Surfaces, Fluted or Rough Finishes, Automated Production.

Download or read book Materials for Architects and Builders written by Arthur Lyons and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Materials for Architects and Builders provides a clear and concise introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and covers the essential details of their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. Understanding the basics of materials is a crucial part of undergraduate and diploma construction or architecture-related courses, and this established textbook helps the reader to do just that with the help of colour photographs and clear diagrams throughout. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials research, new images, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use remain an important focus, and this new edition includes a wide range of energy saving building components.

Download or read book Frogged Man written by Catherine Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THERE ARE MORE HUMANIMAL COMICS, LIKE MALCOLM X MAN ALEX REVERE, FROG GIRL, COLONEL EAGLE, THE 100 MATHEMATICAL MAGIC PUZZLE BOOK, BEWARE OF THE MONOSAURS, HALF MAN HALF DINOSAURS, SHARK MAN, AND BUBBLE GUM BARBIE IN MANY MORE IN STORE. WELCOME TO YORKASLAVIA, THE LAND OF THE HUMANIMALS. HUMANIMAL UNIVERSE.

Download or read book Froggy Day written by Heather Pindar and published by Lerner Publishing Group. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the weather forecaster says it's going to be "very froggy," she means it! There are frogs on the streets, on the bus, in the supermarket, and even in school! Everything has gone hopping wild!

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Sewing written by Missy Shepler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A manual that offers seamstresses the Right Stitch. From first threading a needle to the final completed project, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Sewing provides readers with a "learn- as-you-go" method that helps build sewing skills both by hand and by machine. ? Each chapter has a practice project for readers to apply their newly acquired skills to completing ? Includes dozens of easy-to-understand visual aid line drawings and photographs ? Features basic machine care and maintenance information

Download or read book Masonry Research Application and Problems written by John T. Conway and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 1985 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Crochet and Knitting for Beginners written by Mary Nabors and published by Youcanprint. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you wish to learn crochet and knitting easily and quickly? Or are you a lover of art, and you want to create amazing patterns and styles? The crochet and knitting for beginners is the best tool to guide you on how to knit and crochet in the shortest time. The bundle will guide you, take you through the journey from the no experience section to a professional end within a few days. The 2 in 1 bundle gives you a chance to learn both knitting and crochet at the same time at rocketing speed. The book will provide you with the confidence to gain the necessary knowledge, such as the overview of the stitches, techniques, and in the end, you will manage to create your knitting projects. On the other hand, crocheting is part of the bundle to top up your skills. In the same case, like knitting, it's easy to learn the tricks, tips, and how to use them in your work. Every stitch execution is clearly explained to ensure the reader becomes more proficient in every stage they tackle. How is the book different from the others? The book comprises of 2 books in1 giving you a chance to learn crochet and knitting at the same run. All the procedures provided are stated step by step with simple terminology to learn and follow. Beginners have the chance to learn to work on complex projects. The book will make your process more artistic, relaxing, and satisfying. The bundle is not only meant for beginners but also to those who plan to explore and learn new tips, techniques, and tricks. Here is a fraction of what you will learn:  Types of knitting  Tools and materials used in knitting  Knitting terminologies  How to interpret knitting patterns, both text, and chart  Knitting techniques  Knitting styles  Tips to avoid common errors while knitting  Learn different types of crochet  Have basic knowledge of crochet jargon and interpret patterns.  Have a good knowledge of crochet instructions so you can know how to go about crochet patterns.  Know how to go about basic crochet stitches  Know how to handle left-handed and right-handed crochet Get familiar with common errors in crochet and how to avoid and also correct them. It is time to move from no experience of the crotchet hook and knitting techniques to a professional in a few days. To the professionals searching for the right book to recommend their students on Knitting and crochet books, the book is the right tool for your students. To earn the pleasure of knitting and crochet skills, scroll up and download the book. Make the step to learn and practice. Nothing is hard if you follow the instructions. This book is for you, get your copy

Download or read book Homesteading for Beginners 2 Books in 1 written by Mary Nabors and Kelly Soapy and published by Youcanprint. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you been curious to get into the fun world of making your very own DIY items like soaps and knitted or crocheted items but have been hesitant to get started because you don't know where to start or what to do to make your desires a reality? And are you looking for a guide that will introduce you to either or both of the practices in a simple and straightforward language that will enable you turn your curiosity into a reality? If you've answered YES, keep reading… You Are About To Discover Exactly How You Can Make Your DIY Soap, Knitted And Crocheted Items And More That Will Effectively Enable You To Bask In The Beauty Of Being Able To Make Items That You Can Use Around The House For Personal Care, Home Improvement Or For Commercial Purposes! Nothing beats the freedom of being able to make your own items around the house like soaps, bath bombs, knitted and crocheted items. I mean, you feel so confident that these high value skills can effectively enable you to save money that you would otherwise spend buying such items, can make custom items that you would ordinarily not even found anywhere else and more. I know these and many others could be driving you to want to try these critical homesteading skills and are probably wondering… Where do I start in my journey to building these skills? What will I need to make my own soap? What techniques will I need to master in soap making? What about knitting and crocheting – where do I start? How do I master these skills and avoid common beginner mistakes? If you have these and other related questions, this 2 in 1 book is for you so keep reading. This mega bundle brings to you a collection of the best insights from different experts to help you understand and learn how to become self-reliant, happy and practical with some of the best skills in a homesteading lifestyle. More specifically, you'll learn: What you need to know about soap making, including its essentials, methods, and safety precautions Why you need to make your own natural and organic soap What you need to consider while selecting your homemade soap recipe How to avoid the common mistakes in homemade soap making How to make your organic soaps more creative How to go about the curing and cutting cold process The best soap recipes to get started with How to use fragrance and essential oils to make your soap The ins and outs of bath bombs, including why you should create them, how to make them, preserve, package and use them How to get started with the perfect bath bomb recipes What it means to crochet and how you can benefit from the practice What you need to get started, including how to get started, basic stitches and how to create the best crotchet patterns The ins and outs of knitting, including the tools and materials you need to start knitting How to perform the different knitting techniques and styles How to avoid the common mistakes in knitting …And much, much more! Yes, even if you consider yourself a complete beginner and are afraid that soap making, crocheting and knitting are too complicated, you will find this book helpful as it uses beginner friendly language that you can follow to bring what you learn to life. Scroll up and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started now!

Download or read book Crochet For Beginners written by Mary Nabors and published by Youcanprint. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to learn how to crochet in a few days? Or, you are a lover of arts, and you can't help but fall in love with the beautiful crochet pieces you see online and in malls? It is even possible that you wonder how those pieces are made. You might just be looking for a new hobby or a great way to spend your holiday. Look no further; you have got a great book in your hands. Contrary to what some people believe, crocheting ain't rocket science. Well, this means that you can learn it fast! And if you are willing to learn it fast and at the same time, learn different tips and tricks on how to go about it, I can tell you that you just picked the right book. With so many crochet types and patterns out there (more keep coming every time and who says that you can't even invent one? It all boils down to your creative abilities) Crocheting can really be a daunting task; you have to sit for many hours trying to figure out a pattern or how to go about a freestyle crochet, you make mistakes, and you have to frog your project and start all over again, your crochet piece when done is really different from the one you are trying to make, and so many other challenges. You should not worry because this book aims to help you, among other things to Learn different types of crochet Have basic knowledge of crochet jargon and interpret patterns. Have a good knowledge of crochet instructions so you can know how to go about crochet patterns. Know how to go about basic crochet stitches Know how to handle left-handed and right-handed crochet Get familiar with common errors in crochet and how to avoid and also correct them. The aim of this book is that beginner crocheters master the art of crochet so, we have taken out time to explain the stitches and also add images for you to visualize what is being explained. Even if you have never used a crochet hook in your life, you can learn to make some basic stitches in a few hours of reading this book and following the instructions. What is more? You can make your own shawl in a few days of practicing! To get started, order this book now.

Download or read book Construction Materials written by J.M. Illston and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-08-30 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition of this popular textbook continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of the main construction materials for undergraduate students of civil engineering and construction related courses. It creates an understanding of materials and how they perform through a knowledge of their chemical and physical structure, leading to an ability to judge their behaviour in service and construction. Materials covered include; metals and alloys, concrete, bituminous materials, brickwork and blockwork, polymers and fibre composites. Each material is discussed in terms of: structure; strength and failure; durability; deformation; practice and processing. The sections on concrete, polymers and fibre composites have been significantly revised. Descriptions of important properties are related back to the structure and forward to basic practical considerations. With its wealth of illustrations and reader-friendly style and layout Construction Materials.