Hitting The Brakes

Author : Ann Johnson
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780822391043

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Hitting the Brakes by Ann Johnson Pdf

In Hitting the Brakes, Ann Johnson illuminates the complex social, historical, and cultural dynamics of engineering design, in which knowledge communities come together to produce new products and knowledge. Using the development of antilock braking systems for passenger cars as a case study, Johnson shows that the path to invention is neither linear nor top-down, but highly complicated and unpredictable. Individuals, corporations, university research centers, and government organizations informally coalesce around a design problem that is continually refined and redefined as paths of development are proposed and discarded, participants come and go, and information circulates within the knowledge community. Detours, dead ends, and failures feed back into the developmental process, so that the end design represents the convergence of multiple, diverse streams of knowledge. The development of antilock braking systems (ABS) provides an ideal case study for examining the process of engineering design because it presented an array of common difficulties faced by engineers in research and development. ABS did not develop predictably. Research and development took place in both the public and private sectors and involved individuals working in different disciplines, languages, institutions, and corporations. Johnson traces ABS development from its first patents in the 1930s to the successful 1978 market introduction of integrated ABS by Daimler and Bosch. She examines how a knowledge community first formed around understanding the phenomenon of skidding, before it turned its attention to building instruments to measure, model, and prevent cars’ wheels from locking up. While corporations’ accounts of ABS development often present a simple linear story, Hitting the Brakes describes the full social and cognitive complexity and context of engineering design.

Author : Todd Graves,Tim O'Connor
Publisher : BrownBooks.ORM
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781612548920

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The Single Plane Golf Swing by Todd Graves,Tim O'Connor Pdf

“Through this wonderful book, frustrated golfers can learn to swing like Moe [Norman] and improve their games.” —Anthony Robbins, #1 New York Times–bestselling author The mysterious and reclusive genius Moe Norman is acknowledged as the best ball-striker in the history of golf by many of the game’s greats. The Single Plane Golf Swing: Play Better Golf the Moe Norman Way reveals the secrets of the swing that enabled him to hit the ball solidly with unerring accuracy and consistency—every time. Norman’s simple, efficient, and easily understood Single Plane Swing has improved the games of thousands of golfers. Golf professional Todd Graves, known as “Little Moe” and regarded as the world authority on Norman’s swing, comprehensively teaches readers the mechanics, drills, and feelings of the Single Plane Swing that Moe called “The Feeling of Greatness.” Graves shares Norman’s brilliant insights and liberating approach to the game and demonstrates why the conventional “tour” swing is too complex and frustrating for the majority of amateurs. Illustrated with more than 300 photographs and written with Tim O’Connor, Norman’s biographer, the book also engagingly tells Norman’s bittersweet life story and explores the teacher-student bond forged between Norman and his protégé Graves. “One of golf’s greatest untold stories, Moe Norman’s life illustrated a simple and powerful truth: greatness is built from practicing the right swing in the right way. In this book, Todd Graves has given us a blueprint for that swing, for those practice habits, and most of all for a process that builds success.” —Dan Coyle, New York Times-bestselling author of The Culture Code

Author : CDX Automotive Staff
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-19
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781284022315

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Brakes: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology by CDX Automotive Staff Pdf

With current content and dynamic features, Brakes: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology bridges the gap by meeting and exceeding the applicable 2012 National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Automobile Accreditation Task Lists for brakes. Automotive technicians need to know how to safely and effectively perform maintenance, diagnose, and repair brake systems on automobiles. Brakes: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology provides all of the critical knowledge and skills necessary for technicians of all levels to perform these essential tasks. Brakes: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology features: Current ContentApplicable 2012 brakes tasks are provided at the beginning of each chapter. The task tables indicate the level of each task--Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR), Auto Service Technology (AST), and Master Auto Service Technology (MAST), and include page references for easy access to coverage.Relaxed, Readable TextbookBrakes: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology is written in a clear, accessible language creating a learning environment in which students are comfortable with the material presented. That comfort level creates an effective and engaging learning experience for students, translating into better understanding and retention, ultimately leading to better pass rates. Reinforcement of ConceptsThis text is written on the premise that students require a solid foundation in the basics followed by appropriate reinforcement of the concepts learned. Reinforcement is provided with written step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of skills and procedures. Each chapter also concludes with a comprehensive bulleted list summarizing the chapter content, and ASE-Type questions to help students test critical thinking skills and gauge comprehension. The ASE-Type questions help students familiarize with the format of the ASE certification examination. Clear Application to Real-World PracticesYou Are the Automotive Technician case studies begin each chapter, capturing students' attention and encouraging critical thinking. Safety, Technician, and Caring for the Customer tip boxes provide real-world advice from experienced technicians. Brakes: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology gives students a genuine context for the application of the knowledge presented in the chapter. This approach makes it clear how all of this new information will be used in the shop. Highly Descriptive and Detailed Illustrations Automotive technology is a technical subject area. With this in mind, this text includes scores of photographs and illustrations to help students visualize automotive systems and mechanical concepts.

Author : L. Flynn (comp)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015075224306

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Brakes: a Bibliography by L. Flynn (comp) Pdf

Author : Ken Casper
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781426817779

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Hitting the Brakes by Ken Casper Pdf

Since taking over PDQ Racing, widowed businessman and single dad Jim Latimer is out of his element. Truth is, Jim knows next to nothing about stock car racing. On the positive side, however, the new position means a lot more time with PDQ publicity rep Anita Wolcott. But while they totally click outside the racing arena, Anita and Jim can't quite see eye to eye when it comes to PDQ Racing. For Jim, each damaged car is a bundle of money gone in a cloud of oily smoke. Anita, on the other hand, knows that car crashes come with the territory. And as every minute they spend together emphasizes their obvious differences, Anita wonders…is a future with Jim a dangerous investment?

Author : Matt Mosher
Publisher : Research & Education Assoc.
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-22
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9780738612447

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CDL - Commercial Driver's License Exam, 6th Ed. by Matt Mosher Pdf

REA’s Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Test Prep Puts You in the Driver’s Seat! Updated 6th Edition Looking to get your CDL and start a new and profitable career? REA can get you headed in the right direction! Commercial drivers are in high demand across the United States, and a high score on the CDL vastly improves your chances for landing the job you want. This updated sixth edition of our top-selling test prep offers complete preparation for both the bus and truck driver licensing exams. Based on the current CDL exams, REA’s Commercial Driver's License test prep focuses on what you need to know. Easy-to-follow review chapters cover all the topics tested on the exams, including: · General Knowledge · Passenger Transport · Combination Vehicles · Hazardous Materials · Tankers · Doubles/Triples · School Bus · Air Brakes · Metal Coil Checklists, diagrams, and definitions of must-know terms help reinforce your knowledge and skills as you study. This complete CDL test prep package features the latest information on the testing and licensing requirements in all 50 states. Learn the facts about the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Rules, and Licensing, so you’ll be well informed on the rules of the road. The book contains 9 practice tests that cover the entire scope of the CDL exams. Each practice test comes complete with detailed answer explanations. Unlike other test preps, we don’t just say which answers are right, we explain why the other choices are wrong, giving you the context and confidence that will give you a valuable edge on test day. REA’s CDL test prep is a must for anyone preparing for this career-building exam!

Author : Naresh Raghvan
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-21
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781947202245

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TopDriver Car & Bike driving handbook by Naresh Raghvan Pdf

Ever wondered if there is a way to drive on our Indian roads without getting into an accident? The good news is it’s possible! Most people think that there are too many bad drivers out there, so even if you follow the rules others may involve you in an accident. The truth is that by following rules, learning advanced driving techniques and defensive driving techniques you can ensure a lifetime of safe driving. There are thousands of people who do this all over the country. By picking up tips from this driving handbook you can also learn to drive efficiently and safely like the pros. Good driving techniques can be learnt by anyone who has an open mind. Good driving is science, not chance. Driving is something you will be doing most of your lifetime. So, give yourself the gift of safe driving with this book.

Author : R. C. Coile Jr.,R. Coile, Jr.
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595338474

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Murder at Pebble Beach by R. C. Coile Jr.,R. Coile, Jr. Pdf

Shane O'Neill left the Los Angeles Police Department five years ago to pursue his dream of a career on the PGAr Tour. When a murder happens at the start of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am Tournament, the local police draft Shane to help secretly bodyguard the Number One Japanese golfer as they play together in the tournament. Paired in the golf tournament with Julie McCoy, the tall leggy brunette heiress to the McCoy Golf fortune, Shane and Julie, with his caddie, Topflight, play their way around the three courses of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, protecting Tommy Toshiro while trying to solve the murder mystery. Yakusa Japanese gangsters, industrial espionage between golf equipment manufacturers; the tension of playing in a PGA Tournament, and the business aspects of golf tournaments and their sponsors add dramatic levels of intrigue to the story. Golf, business, wine, women and fast cars, all set in the natural beauty of Pebble Beach, perched on cliffs overlooking the Pacific. What a great setting for a murder. A murder on the fairways. A five-star, butt-kicking, bull's-eye of a golf-murder mystery Fast-paced, craftily plotted and crammed with likeable characters...Russ Coile has done it this time, putting you right on the course, in the middle of the PGAr Tour action! Buckle up for a great ride! -Drew Elioc Russ was one of the great thinkers of our time His only flaw was his bad slice when he golfed. I will always remember the Saguaro cactus with his golf ball embedded in it. -William P. Peters any conversation Russ and I had was strictly limited to serious stuff-golf. I will never golf another round without thinking of him. -Anthony Cirillo

Author : James Robinson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781450020022

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Memoirs of a Texas Cowboy by James Robinson Pdf

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Author : Kathy C. Maupin
Publisher : Hay House
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781401943011

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The Secret Female Hormone by Kathy C. Maupin Pdf

"Women approaching midlife are plagued with insomnia, fatigue, depression, forgetfulness, low libido, and a general sense of malaise. Yet no matter what they try, they are unable to find true (or lasting) relief. They are dismissed by doctor after doctor without a definitive diagnosis- told that their symptoms are either in their heads or just an expected part of the aging process. But Dr. Kathy Maupin knows that this isn't true. As one of the country's leading experts on hormonal balance- and as a woman who experienced these symptoms herself- Dr. Maupin has identified a debilitating and largely unknown health condition that is affecting millions of women: testosterone deficiency. In The Secret Female Hormone, Dr. Maupin and therapist Brett Newcomb bring vital information about testosterone to the general public for the first time as they share the latest research on testosterone replacement therapy for women and its effects. Speaking in clear and practical terms, they show readers how to find the right treatment plan for their individual needs." --

Author : Sergio Felleti
Publisher : Tektime
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9788873041498

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Lady diana - top secret by Sergio Felleti Pdf

What and who caused the death of Lady Diana? Was she a victim of a fatal accidental car crash, or was she violently murdered through a precise and well organized plot? According to the authors of many books it is an extremely mysterious event, and it will remain so forever, however this book gives out evidence, testimonies and accuracies about how things really went. Nothing of what happens can remain hidden forever! The literary content of this book, like a manual, aims to reveal everything about what everyone called ”THE BIG UNSOLVABLE MYSTERY ABOUT LADY DIANA'S DEATH”. About the Princess' tragic final events, after reading this book it will be easy to identify the real culprits, their names and last names, it will be obvious why and how they acted, what was their true motive and every single detail missed by the greatest investigators. Only after punishing the wrongdoers Diana will be able to rest in peace, and her two sons will be able to finally accept what has sadly happened to their mother. This publication is a tribute to the world most loved Princess. PUBLISHER: TEKTIME

Author : Don Alexander
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Stock car racing
ISBN : 1610591909

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Stock Car Driving Techniques by Don Alexander Pdf

Whether the reader wants to knows how their NASCAR heroes achieve their superspeedway feats or how to get the most of their own cars at the local track on Friday nights, this illustrated guide provides the answers. Topics like positioning, drafting, passing, cornering, proper lines and pit strategies are illustrated with color photos and specially commissioned illustrations. Also featured are comments from top NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett, Ricky Rudd, Terry Labonte and Jeff Burton. A must-have guide for armchair fans as well as burgeoning local-track stars.

Author : Rich Shull
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003-11-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781469725970

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Autism, Pre Rain Man by Rich Shull Pdf

Rich Shull like many of his counterparts worldwide grew up in an era before Autism was diagnosable and as such we have figured out Autism from end-to-end. With our Personal experience in Autism thinking and real life we blend together Autism (Picture Thinking) and normal thought to achieve a normal life. We drive hold normal jobs and are not the stereotypical Rain Man or anti-social genius, the world knows so well, as Autism. We can see the OBVIOUS errors and myths the current Autism thinking has created and thank our lucky stars we were never diagnosed, or we would all be in a group home. Modern Autism Education is two Steps backwards. Our success in real life needs to be studied and accounted for. It is Autism's success bottled and waiting to be tapped. What Current Autism Expert can claim first had knowledge with Autistic thought and our super active senses and even our Pain free injuries? Pre Rain Man Autism has ignored us for years now, Perhaps it has missed a few points that we have discovered and cured?

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Automobile drivers
ISBN : MINN:30000010504557

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Driver by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Military supplies
ISBN : IND:30000090163035

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PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly by Anonim Pdf

The Preventive Maintenance Monthly is an official publication of the Army, providing information for all soldiers assigned to combat and combat duties. The magazine covers issues concerning maintenance, maintenance procedures and supply problems.