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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Bodies of work Bodies of work Edward Steven Slavishak By the end of the nineteenth century, Pittsburgh emerged as a major manufacturing center in the United States. Its rise as a leading producer of steel, glass, and coal was fueled by machine technolog… OL11904027W
Profiting from clean energy Profiting from clean energy Richard W. Asplund With Profiting from Clean Energy, respected investment analyst Richard Asplund provides an in-depth explanation of the technology and industry structure behind various sectors of this field and in th… OL12370654W
The miller The miller Christine Petersen "Explore the life of a colonial miller and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher. OL15572274W
The tanner The tanner Christine Petersen "Explore the life of a colonial tanner and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher. OL15572275W
Survey of American industry and careers Survey of American industry and careers Salem Press This set provides a comprehensive, in-depth overview of 112 core North American industries and related jobs and careers. Current though 2010. Salem's six-volume Survey of American Industry and Career… OL15951769W
Digital wars Digital wars Charles Arthur "The first time that Apple, Google and Microsoft found themselves sharing the same digital space was 1998. They were radically different companies that would subsequently fight a series of battles fo… OL16240360W
Milton Hershey Milton Hershey Janet Benge When Milton Hershey's famous Hershey Bars debuted in 1905, few people knew of the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice preceding the triumph. Debt, lack of support, and fatigue had been constant comp… OL16812518W
The Industrial Revolution in United States History The Industrial Revolution in United States History Anita Louise McCormick This book traces the evolution of modern conveniences, luxurious consumer goods, developing cities, and the problems of urban living. It describes how, in less than two hundred years, the United Stat… OL17080021W
Warner Bros Records The Forst Name In Sound Warner Bros Records The Forst Name In Sound Warren Zanes "Revolutions in Sound - For half a century, Warner Bros. Records has rocked the world. Frank Sinatra, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty, and Madonna have all recorded for the label - and this cele… OL17421863W
Bad Blood Bad Blood John Carreyrou Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup is a nonfiction book by journalist John Carreyrou, released May 21, 2018. It covers the rise and fall of Theranos, the multibillion-dollar biot… OL17892614W
Life during the industrial revolution Life during the industrial revolution Julia Garstecki "Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families in the Industrial Revolution? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more!"--Publisher's website. OL18458312W
Ice cream social Ice cream social Brad Edmondson Explores the up-and-down history of ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's, a company committed to making great ice cream, supporting progressive causes, and spreading its wealth to employees and stakeholders. OL19708293W
Rubber Rubber Quentin R. Skrabec "The rubber industry was born in bankruptcy and built through bankruptcies. As this history details, many of the great rubber barons--Charles Goodyear, Harvey Firestone, B.F. Goodrich, F.A. Seiberlin… OL19976393W
American made American made Dan DiMicco "American manufacturing is on life support--at least, that's what most people think. The exodus of jobs to China and other foreign markets is irreversible, and anything that is built here requires sp… OL19993170W
The United States of beer The United States of beer Dane Huckelbridge "A history of beer in America by the author of Bourbon chronicles how beer has evolved in every nation from a regional product to a global mega-brand, sharing anecdotes about such subjects as Washing… OL20032496W
QUENCH YOUR OWN THIRST QUENCH YOUR OWN THIRST JIM KOCH ix, 259 pages : 21 cm OL20228228W
Caleb Davis Bradham Caleb Davis Bradham Sheila Griffin Llanas "In this title, unwrap the life of talented Pepsi-Cola inventor Ca leb Davis Bradham! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in North Carolina. Students … OL20894597W
Safety and health for engineers Safety and health for engineers Roger L. Brauer The essential guide to blending safety and health with economical engineering Over time, the role of the engineer has evolved into a complex combination of duties and responsibilities. Modern engi… OL3499298W
Remix Remix Lawrence Lessig From Publishers Weekly Should anyone besides libertarian hackers or record companies care about copyright in the online world? In this incisive treatise, Stanford law prof and Wired columnist Lessig… OL6037022W