Things That Work

Author : Gavin Mueller
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781786636751

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Breaking Things at Work by Gavin Mueller Pdf

In the Nineteenth-century, English textile workers responded to the introduction of new technologies on the factory floor by smashing them to bits. For years the Luddites roamed the English countryside, practicing drills and manoeuvres that they would later deploy on unsuspecting machines. The movement has been derided by scholars as a backwards-looking and ultimately ineffectual effort to stem the march of history; for Gavin Mueller, the movement gets at the heart of the antagonistic relationship between all workers, including us today, and the so-called progressive gains secured by new technologies. The luddites weren't primitive and they are still a force, however unconsciously, in the workplaces of the twenty-first century world. Breaking Things at Work is an innovative rethinking of labour and machines, leaping from textile mills to algorithms, from existentially threatened knife cutters of rural Germany to surveillance-evading truckers driving across the continental United States. Mueller argues that the future stability and empowerment of working-class movements will depend on subverting these technologies and preventing their spread wherever possible. The task is intimidating, but the seeds of this resistance are already present in the neo-Luddite efforts of hackers, pirates, and dark web users who are challenging surveillance and control, often through older systems of communication technology.

Author : Theodore Gray
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 1197 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780316445450

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How Things Work by Theodore Gray Pdf

Million-copy bestselling author of The Elements, Molecules, and Reactions Theodore Gray applies his trademark mix of engaging stories, real-time experiments, and stunning photography to the inner workings of machines, big and small, revealing the extraordinary science, beauty, and rich history of everyday things. Theodore Gray has become a household name among fans, both young and old, of popular science and mechanics. He's an incorrigible tinkerer with a constant curiosity for how things work. Gray's readers love how he always brings the perfect combination of know-how, humor, and daring-do to every project or demonstration, be it scientific or mechanical.In How Things Work he explores the mechanical underpinnings of dozens of types of machines and mechanisms, from the cotton gin to the wristwatch to an industrial loom. Filled with stunning original photographs in Gray's inimitable style, How Things Work is a must-have exploration of stuff--large and small--for any builder, maker or lover of mechanical things.

Author : David Macaulay
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781328663108

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The Way Things Work Now by David Macaulay Pdf

A New York Times Bestseller Explainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates the worldwide bestseller The New Way Things Work to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the world of tomorrow. This sweepingly revised edition embraces all of the latest developments, from touchscreens to 3D printer. Each scientific principle is brilliantly explained--with the help of a charming, if rather slow-witted, woolly mammoth. An illustrated survey of significant inventions closes the book, along with a glossary of technical terms, and an index. What possible link could there be between zippers and plows, dentist drills and windmills? Parking meters and meat grinders, jumbo jets and jackhammers, remote control and rockets, electric guitars and egg beaters? Macaulay explains them all.

Author : Louis A. Bloomfield
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119013846

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How Things Work by Louis A. Bloomfield Pdf

How Things Work provides an accessible introduction to physics for the non-science student. Like the previous editions it employs everyday objects, with which students are familiar, in case studies to explain the most essential physics concepts of day-to-day life. Lou Bloomfield takes seemingly highly complex devices and strips away the complexity to show how at their heart are simple physics ideas. Once these concepts are understood, they can be used to understand the behavior of many devices encountered in everyday life. The sixth edition uses the power of WileyPLUS Learning Space with Orion to give students the opportunity to actively practice the physics concepts presented in this edition. This text is an unbound, three hole punched version. Access to WileyPLUS sold separately.

Author : Nancy Hiller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 173221008X

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Making Things Work by Nancy Hiller Pdf

Author : Daniel Strain
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781604772067

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How Things Work by Daniel Strain Pdf

Strain shines a new light on controversial subjects and flies in the face of some church traditions regarding dinosaurs, cavemen, how salvation works, what God expects, and what kind of sex acts Christians are allowed. (Practical Life)

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780744020465

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How Technology Works by DK Pdf

Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide. How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smartwatches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as technologies that might hold the key to our future survival, including solar cells and new kinds of farming to feed a growing population. Throughout the book, step-by-step explanations are supported by simple and original graphics that take devices apart and show you how they work. The opening chapter explains principles that underpin lots of devices, from basic mechanics to electricity to digital technology. From there, devices are grouped by application--such as the home, transportation, and computing--making them easy to find and placing similar devices side by side. How Technology Works is perfect for anyone who didn't have training in STEM subjects at school or is simply curious about how the modern world works.

Author : Peter Goodwin,Nicholas Soloway
Publisher : Walch Publishing
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Education
ISBN : 082511974X

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How Everyday Things Work by Peter Goodwin,Nicholas Soloway Pdf

By investigating common but perplexing phenomena such as squeaking doors and TV pictures, students learn how mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and environmental science are relevant to their lives. 60 reproducible activities each describe a principle and then reinforce it through experiments or questions. Includes background information and answers.

Author : Yaneer Bar-Yam
Publisher : Knowledge Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 0965632822

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Making Things Work by Yaneer Bar-Yam Pdf

The science of complexity has revolutionized our understanding of everything from the brain to the economy to the weather. This book shows how it can change the way we approach our most persistent social problems. It introduces key concepts like emergence, self-organization and networks, and uses them to propose novel solutions to problems that affect us all. Suitable for anyone struggling to cope with complex challenges. Written by Yaneer Bar-Yam the leading expert in the use of complexity science in solving real world problems in healthcare, education, military, engineering, ethnic violence and terrorism.

Author : Robert E. Stake
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781606235478

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Qualitative Research by Robert E. Stake Pdf

This book provides invaluable guidance for thinking through and planning a qualitative study. Rather than offering recipes for specific techniques, master storyteller Robert Stake stimulates readers to discover "how things work" in organizations, programs, communities, and other systems. Topics range from identifying a research question to selecting methods, gathering data, interpreting and analyzing the results, and producing a well-thought-through written report. In-depth examples from actual studies emphasize the role of the researcher as instrument and interpreter, while boxed vignettes and learning projects encourage self-reflection and critical thinking. Other useful pedagogical features include quick-reference tables and charts, sample project management forms, and an end-of-book glossary. After reading this book, doctoral students and novice qualitative researchers will be able to plan a study from beginning to end.

Author : Tamara J. Resler
Publisher : National Geographic Kids
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426331673

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How Things Work: Then and Now by Tamara J. Resler Pdf

Discover secrets and science behind medieval machines, jet packs, movie magic, and everything in between.

Author : David Macaulay,David Eckold
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Educational toys
ISBN : 0751358614

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The Way Things Work Kit by David Macaulay,David Eckold Pdf

'The way things work guidebook' shows you how and why the amazing models you make actually work. Leonard and Mammoth take you through the fundamental principles. Simple explanations make you realize how incredible science really is. From levers and pulleys to pneumatics and robots. A hands-on fully interactive kit plus Pinball Science CD-ROM, a booklet, and activity cards. Construct 12 fantastic working models to bring David Macaulay's remarkable book to life.

Author : Charles F. Bowman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000433876

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How Things Work by Charles F. Bowman Pdf

It’s axiomatic to state that people fear what they do not understand, and this is especially true when it comes to technology. However, despite their prevalence, computers remain shrouded in mystery, and many users feel apprehensive when interacting with them. Smartphones have only exacerbated the issue. Indeed, most users of these devices leverage only a small fraction of the power they hold in their hands. How Things Work: The Computer Science Edition is a roadmap for readers who want to overcome their technophobia and harness the full power of everyday technology. Beginning with the basics, the book demystifies the mysterious world of computer science, explains its fundamental concepts in simple terms, and answers the questions many users feel too intimidated to ask. By the end of the book, readers will understand how computers and smart devices function and, more important, how they can make these devices work for them. To complete the picture, the book also introduces readers to the darker side of modern technology: security and privacy concerns, identity theft, and threats from the Dark Web.

Author : Victoria
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781503570139

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All Things Work Together by Victoria Pdf

A novel about a girl, Vicki Bright, from the 1960s Vietnam War era—covering the years she was falls in love and feels forced to marry young but finishes college. Losing her way because of a bad choice, she suffers tragedy as well as joy. While looking in many directions for help, it takes her faith to save her from a bad situation.

Author : Sharon K. Parker,Uta K. Bindl
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 615 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317752578

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Proactivity at Work by Sharon K. Parker,Uta K. Bindl Pdf

Chapter 16: Proactive Behavior Training: Theory, Design, and Future Directions -- The Sequence of Actions -- Personal Initiative -- Developing the Training Content Along the Facet Model -- Making the Training Work: From Action Principles to Personal Initiative -- Personal Initiative Trainings in Different Contexts of Work -- Evaluation of Personal Initiative Training -- Limitations of Personal Initiative Training -- Recommendations for Research and Practice -- References -- Chapter 17: Voice Framing and Sensemaking: A Construal-Level Perspective on Proactive Voice Effectiveness -- Defining Proactive Voice -- Construal-Level Theory and Voice Effectiveness -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 18: The Dark Side of Proactive Behavior: When Being Proactive May Hurt Oneself, Others, or the Organization -- The Dark Side of Proactive Work Behaviors -- The Dark Side of Proactive PE-Fit Behaviors -- The Dark Side of Proactive Strategic Behaviors -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 19: Teams and Proactivity -- Defining Team Proactivity -- Distinguishing Individual and Team Proactivity -- The Origins of Team Proactivity -- Toward a Model of Team Proactivity: An IMOI Framework -- Implications and Future Research -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 20: New Perspectives and Directions for Understanding Proactivity in Organizations -- Core Themes and Idiosyncracies in Proactivity Research -- Practical Implications of Proactivity Research -- The Future of Proactivity Research -- Concluding Remarks on the Future of Proactivity -- References -- Index.