Move over native apps New progressive web apps have capabilities that will soon make you obsolete With this hands-on guide web developers & business execs will learn how-and why-to develop web apps that take advantage of features that have so far been exclusive to native apps Features that include fast load times push notifications offline access homescreen shortcuts & an entirely app-like experience By leveraging the latest browser APIs progressive web apps combine all of the benefits of native apps while avoiding their issues Throughout the book author Tal Ater shows you how to improve a simple website for the fictional Gotham Imperial Hotel into a modern progressive web app Plus Understand how service workers work & use them to create sites that launch in an instant regardless of the user's internet connection Create full-screen web apps that launch from the phone's homescreen just like native apps Re-engage users with push notifications even days after they have left your site Embrace offline-first & build web apps that gracefully handle loss of connectivity Explore new UX opportunities & challenges presented by progressive web apps ...

Unrivalled in its coverage & unique in its hands-on approach this guide to the design & construction of scientific apparatus is essential reading for every scientist & student of engineering & physical chemical & biological sciences Covering the physical principles governing the operation of the mechanical optical & electronic parts of an instrument new sections on detectors low-temperature measurements high-pressure apparatus & updated engineering specifications as well as 400 figures & tables have been added to this edition Data on the properties of materials & components used by manufacturers are included Mechanical optical & electronic construction techniques carried out in the lab as well as those let out to specialized shops are also described Step-by-step instruction supported by many detailed figures is given for laboratory skills such as soldering electrical components glassblowing brazing & polishing ...

The ninth edition of Hall & Greeno&s leading textbook has been reviewed & updated in relation to the latest building & water regulations new technology & new legislation For this edition new updates

Includes:: the reappraisal of CO2 emissions targets updates to sections on ventilation fuel AC refrigeration water supply electricity & power supply sprinkler systems & much more Building Services Handbook summarises the application of all common elements of building services practice technique & procedure to provide an essential information resource for students as well as practitioners working in building services building management & the facilities administration & maintenance sectors of the construction industry Information is presented in the highly illustrated & accessible style of the best-selling companion title Building Construction Handbook THE comprehensive reference for all construction & building services students Building Services Handbook is ideal for a wide range of courses including NVQ & BTEC National through Higher National Certificate & Diploma to Foundation & three-year Degree level The clear illustrations & complementary references to industry Standards combine essential guidance with a resource base for further reading & development of specific topics

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This eighth edition of Hall & Greeno&s leading textbook has been reviewed & updated in relation to the latest building & water regulations new technology & new legislation & even more design calculations have been added In addition topics such as alternative sources of natural energy solar ground source heat pumps renewable energy sources geothermal methods & wind power are now covered Building Services Handbook summarises the application of all common elements of building services practice technique & procedure to provide an essential information resource for students as well as practitioners working in building services building management & the facilities administration & maintenance sectors of the construction industry Information is presented in the highly illustrated & accessible style of the best-selling companion title Building Construction Handbook THE comprehensive reference for all construction & building services students Building Services Handbook is ideal for a wide range of courses including NVQ & BTEC National through Higher National Certificate & Diploma to Foundation & three-year Degree level The clear illustrations & complementary references to industry Standards combine essential guidance with a resource base for further reading & development of specific topics ...

There is a fascination about the simple oscillating steam engine which attracts even the builders of true-scale exact-to-prototype quadruple expansion marine engines! It may be their sheer simplicity of mechanism it may be memories of childhood days when Father Christmas put one in the stocking or it may just be the fun of seeing the machine work This book describes the making of four such models Polly
- a vertical steam plant Elizabeth
- a horizontal steam power plant Hercules
- a working model steam crane Jenny Wren
- a miniature vertical steam engine The author built all four himself & the first three were all featured in articles which appeared in Model Engineer magazine & elsewhere Designs & methods of construction are clearly detailed with instructions that even a beginner will be able to follow



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The traditional Japanese house is universally admired for its clean lines intricate joinery & unparalleled woodworking The authors of this elegant volume Peggy Landers Rao & Len Brackett show how a classic Japanese- style house can be built to offer the warmth & comfort that modern homeowners require Len Brackett rigorously trained in traditional architecture in Kyoto has spent decades adapting the ancient Japanese design aesthetic to Western needs He builds traditional live-on-the-floor houses as well as versions that accommodate furniture Both types provide the essential features expected in today's new homes
- central heating insulation weather stripping thermal glazing streamlined kitchens computerized lighting systems & the latest electronics The book's primary focus is on a single guesthouse in California but pictures of other adaptations of the traditional Japanese house in America exemplify various points Architects will find reference charts of the prescribed set of proportions &

Dimensions normally passed down through a strict system of apprenticeship Builders & woodworkers can turn to explanations about selecting grain & anticipating shrinkage of various woods A remarkable tool used to lay out precise joints is described in detail Various sources are given for materials including where to find a contemporary version of the distinctive traditional earthen plaster


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Building the Kingdom traces the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints commonly known as the Mormon church which began in America in the early 1800s & continues today throughout the world The book covers the church's origin & history &

Includes:: a well-balanced discussion of difficult issues such as polygamy & the modern Mormon family's struggle to balance religious traditions with the demands of the modern world The book

Includes:: an 8-page section of illustrations

Includes:: chronology further reading & index





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For centuries post-&-beam construction has proved to be one of the most durable building techniques It is being enthusiastically revived today not only for its sturdiness but because it can be easily insulated it is attractive & it offers the builder the unique satisfaction of working with timbers Building the Timber Frame House is the most comprehensive manual available on the technique In it you will find a short history of timber framing & a fully illustrated discussion of the different kinds of joinery assembly of timbers & raising of the frame There are also detailed sections on present-day design & materials house plans site development foundation laying insulation tools & methods ...

Buildings Have Feelings Too! is an exciting new city management game about buildings & the city they inhabit Imagine a city where buildings can walk & talk to one other Each one has its own aspirations hope & fears Most of the time they are just trying to get along with each other & make it through the day Grow your city into a bustling metropolitan centre with an array of shops offices entertainment & amenities to help your buildings thrive; or risk them being demolished forever Features Discover & equip a wide range of businesses from the Victorian era right through to the modern day Befriend a range of Buildings each with their own aspiration hopes & fears as they come to grips with the changing world around them Customise & rearrange your city’s layout by moving buildings & find the perfect combination for your city to grow Expand across multiple neighbourhoods of your city discovering new landmark characters & districts ...

Buildings Have Feelings Too! is an exciting new city management game about buildings & the city they inhabit Imagine a city where buildings can walk & talk to one other Each one has its own aspirations hope & fears Most of the time they are just trying to get along with each other & make it through the day Grow your city into a bustling metropolitan centre with an array of shops offices entertainment & amenities to help your buildings thrive; or risk them being demolished forever Features Discover & equip a wide range of businesses from the Victorian era right through to the modern day Befriend a range of Buildings each with their own aspiration hopes & fears as they come to grips with the changing world around them Customise & rearrange your city’s layout by moving buildings & find the perfect combination for your city to grow Expand across multiple neighbourhoods of your city discovering new landmark characters & districts ...