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Ancient construction : from tents to towers / by Woods, Michael,1946-; Woods, Mary B.(Mary Boyle),1946-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 85) and index.Describes buildings and structures and examines methods and tools of construction in various civilizations around the world, from prehistoric times up until the end of the Roman Empire.
Subjects: Civil engineering; Science, Ancient; Building;
© 2000., Runestone Press,
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The science of bridges and tunnels : the art of engineering / by Graham, Ian,1953-; Vaisberg, Diego.; Beach, Bryan.; Liew, Zern.;
Types of bridges -- Beam bridges -- Arch bridges -- Cantilever bridges -- Suspension bridges -- Building bridges to last -- Bridging heights -- Strange spans -- When bridges go wrong -- Building tunnels -- Tunnelling under water -- Bridge tunnels."Introduces the reader to the science of Bridges and tunnels"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Civil engineering; Bridges; Tunnels;
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MaddAddam : a novel / by Atwood, Margaret,1939-;
Subjects: Love stories.; Science fiction.; Dystopias.; Environmental disasters; Genetic engineering; Regression (Civilization);
© c2013., McClelland & Stewart,
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The magic school bus. [videorecording] / by Cole, Joanna.Magic school bus seriesVideorecording.; Cinedigm (Firm); Scholastic Inc.;
Revving up -- Under construction -- Gets programmed.When Wanda's little brother accidently port-a-shrinks Ms. Frizzle and the kids, they end up trapped in a bathroom with no way out.G.DVD.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's films.; Children's television programs.; Civil engineering.; Computers.; Frizzle, Ms. (Fictitious character); Instructional films.; Video recordings for children.;
© c2013., Scholastic : Distributed by Cinedigm Entertainment Corp.,
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Walls : a history of civilization in blood and brick / by Frye, David,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A survey of walls throughout history and their role in shaping society."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Boundaries; Civilization; Defensive (Military science); Earthworks (Archaeology); Fortification; Military architecture; Military field engineering; Walls;
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Problem at the playground / by Carbone, Courtney.; Demmer, Melanie.;
"It's an exciting day in Aquamarina! The entire community has gathered for the opening of a new playground. But when the equipment falls apart because some of the pieces have vanished, it's up to a mermaid named Violet and her best friend, Wally the narwhal, to solve the mystery of what happened. After the adventure, explore fun facts about ocean science and civil engineering included at the back of the book!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Mermaids; Narwhal; Playgrounds; Theft;
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Dream big [videorecording] : engineering our world / by MacGillivray, Greg,film director.; Bridges, Jeff,1949-narrator.; Shout! Factory (Firm),publisher.;
Narrated by Jeff Bridges.Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, Dream Big: Engineering Our World is a spectacular look at man-made marvels that will forever transform the way you think about engineering. From the Great Wall Of China and the world's tallest buildings to underwater robots, solar cars, and smart, sustainable cities, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and shows how engineers push the limits of innovation in unexpected and amazing ways. With its inspiring stories of human grit and aspiration, coupled with extraordinary visuals, Dream Big reveals the compassion and creativity that drive engineers to create better lives and a more sustainable future for all.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Engineering.; Inventions.;
For private home use only.
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Loathe to love you / by Hazelwood, Ali,author.; Hazelwood, Ali.Novellas.Selections.; Hazelwood, Ali.Below zero.; Hazelwood, Ali.Stuck with you.; Hazelwood, Ali.Under one roof.;
"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a collection of steamy, STEMinist novellas and their loves in loathing-with a special bonus chapter! Under One Roof An environmental engineer discovers that scientists should never cohabitate when she finds herself stuck with the roommate from hell-a detestable big-oil lawyer who won't leave the thermostat alone. Stuck with You A civil engineer and her nemesis take their rivalry-and love-to the next level when they get stuck in a NewYork elevator. Below Zero A NASA aerospace engineer's frozen heart melts as she lies injured and stranded at a remote Arctic research station and the only person willing to undertake the dangerous rescue mission is her longtime rival"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novellas.; Man-woman relationships; Scientists; Women scientists;
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A duke for Diana / by Jeffries, Sabrina.;
Self-made civil engineer Geoffrey Brookhouse has unexpectedly inherited the dukedom of Greenwood. But he has a secret that could ruin his family. Hoping to save his timid sister from that fate, he seeks to marry her off to a respectable, protective gentleman. With the London Season imminent, Geoffrey hires Elegant Occasions to orchestrate her debut. Yet Lady Diana Harper, spirited fashion expert, proves more than he bargained for. Suddenly, Geoffrey's sister is emerging from her shell, and he is beleaguered with social invitations and gossip! Worse, Diana is attempting to transform him into a presentable duke--when all he really wants is to make her his own... Diana doesn't know what to make of the handsome, disheveled duke. The man bristles at the very idea that his fashion faux pas might spoil his sister's chances. Yet Geoffrey's stubbornness simply inspires Diana to ruffle his feathers--by setting him on a course of self-improvement. Although there's something endearing, even irresistible about his flaws, can a man who hates the ton tolerate a woman who makes her living catering to them? Little does either know that they have more in common than they suspect--and that two can create a society all their own...
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Aristocracy (Social class); Man-woman relationships;
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Mortal engines [videorecording] / by George, Leila,actor.; Hilmar, Hera,actor.; Jihae,actor.; Rivers, Christian,film director.; Lang, Stephen,1952-actor.; Sheehan, Robert,1988-actor.; Weaving, Hugo,1960-actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
Hera Hilmar, Hugo Weaving, Jihae, Robert Sheehan, Stephen Lang, Leila George.Hundreds of years after our civilization was destroyed, a new world has emerged. A mysterious young woman named Hester Shaw leads a band of outcasts in the fight to stop London, now a giant predator city on wheels, from devouring everything its path.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.35:1 aspect ratio) ; Dolby Atmos ; Dolby digital Plus 7.1, 2.0 DVS ; Dolby digital 2.0.
Subjects: Science fiction films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Dystopias; Outcasts; Cities and towns;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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