Pavement, Roadway, and Bridge Life Cycle Assessment 2024 ISPRB LCA


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English | ISBN: 3031615840 | 2024 | 360 pages | EPUB | 50 MB
This book highlights the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of LCA in pavements, bridges, and roadways, as presented by leading international researchers at the 6th International Symposium on Pavement, Roadway, and Bridge Life Cycle Assessment (ISPRB LCA2024), held in Arlington, VA, USA, on June 6-8, 2024. It covers a diverse range of topics concerning assessment of environmental impacts of pavements, bridges, and roadways, including environmental product declarations (EPDs) and use of life cycle assessment (LCA) in design, data, and case studies: LCA methodologies for transportation infrastructure, durability and service life assessments, maintenance strategies to enhance performance and minimize environmental impacts, evaluating the environmental impacts of materials and construction, recycling and reuse of materials, carbonation of concrete, pavement vehicle interaction, life cycle thinking in climate change planning, and climate change mitigation. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, present a wealth of exciting ideas that will open novel research directions and foster new multidisciplinary collaborations.
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Henry M. Jackson A Life in Politics


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English | September 11, 2015 | ISBN: 0295995394, 0295998547 | True EPUB | 558 pages | 3.1 MB
Henry M. Jackson ranks as one of the great legislators in American history. With a Congressional career spanning the tenure of nine Presidents, Jackson had an enormous impact on the most crucial foreign policy and defense issues of the Cold War era, as well as a marked impact on energy policy, civil rights, and other watershed issues in domestic politics.
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Daily Life In A Medieval Castle


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English | November 19, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DNNFTXQN | 204 pages | EPUB | 0.90 Mb
Journey back to the Middle Ages and uncover the secrets of daily life within a medieval castle. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricate workings of these formidable fortresses, exploring not just their military might, but their role as vibrant centers of society.
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On the Grid Life Behind the Scenes of Formula 1


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English | March 18, 2025 | ISBN: 0063373521 | 304 pages | PDF | 3.03 Mb
"One of the finest wordsmiths in modern sport . . . with infectious passion and singular craft [Smith] has created a truly fabulous and unique piece of work. On the Grid is incredibly special. I loved every thoughtfully written word." -Will Buxton, award-winning broadcaster, star of Drive to Survive and New York Times bestselling author of Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1
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Frogman Stories Life and Leadership Lessons from the SEAL Teams


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English | November 23, 2023 | ISBN: 1636243517 | 216 pages | PDF | 5.90 Mb
"Rick Kaiser was a legend in the SEAL Teams for his courage, his leadership and his unparalleled professionalism. Read this book and you will know why!" ― Admiral William McRaven, Navy SEAL and author of Make Your Bed and Sea Stories
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Building America The Life of Benjamin Henry Latrobe


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English | ISBN: 0190696451 | 2020 | 304 pages | EPUB | 8 MB
An English émigré who became America’s first professional architect, Benjamin Henry Latrobe put his stamp on the built landscape of the new republic. Latrobe contributed to such iconic structures as the south wing of the US Capitol building, the White House, and the Navy Yard. He created some of the early republic’s greatest neoclassical interiors, including the Statuary Hall and the Senate, House, and Supreme Court Chambers.
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The Life of the AH-1 Cobra


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English | August 2, 2023 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0CDNTM89X | 82 pages | EPUB | 22 Mb
Donald Yates, a U.S. 20-year military veteran, has released another fine military periodical short read. Yates, author of over 15 military history pictorials, has now released his latest book, The Life of the AH-1 Cobra. Yates, who earlier published The Life of the M1 Tank, takes the reader on a decade-by-decade tour of the Cobra’s history. The AH-1 was heavily involved in combat missions from the Vietnam war to Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom as well as Afghanistan and several other conflicts. You’ll see the AH-1 being launched off aircraft carriers, concrete runways, and dirt roads. Yates includes 70 mostly color photos taken by service members themselves. These photos are arranged in sequential order from the oldest to the newest photos. Yates also discusses why the development of the AH-1 was critical to America’s defense preparedness and to the war effort in Vietnam.
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The Birdman of Auschwitz The Life of Günther Niethammer, the Ornithologist Seduced by the Nazis


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English | March 30, 2025 | ISBN: 1399059815 | 256 pages | EPUB | 7.19 Mb
Dr. Günther Niethammer, an ornithologist, conducted bird surveys at Auschwitz, ignoring atrocities, earning the title "Birdman of Auschwitz."
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