Waldman, Jonathan
Summary: Humans have landed men on the moon, programmed cars to drive themselves, and put the knowledge of our entire civilization in your back pocket. But no onefrom MIT nerds to Army Corps engineershas ever built a robot that can lay bricks as well as a mason. Unlike the controlled conditions of a factory line, where robots are now ubiquitous, no two construction sites are alike, and a days work...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 629.8 WALSummary: Designed to give users comprehensive conversational language and grammar skills. The basic course (10 lessons) focuses on polite greetings and small talk and is perfect for patrons who are planning a short trip to a foreign country, or for those who want to get a taste of a foreign language and culture. The complete course (100 lessons) is designed for patrons who already know the basics of a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mango Languages 2009
Summary: From his very first brick to his latest plan, it's the story of Bob from boy to builder! Meet Benny and Scrambler, the newest members of Bob's team.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hit Entertainment 2006
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1 available in Children's videos, Call number: J DVD Bob 2006Kerson, Mark Q.
Summary: The book is concerned with the business of residential construction, including the maintenance, restoration, renovation, and construction of private homes and related properties.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ground Up Publishing 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 690 KERGreen, John
Summary: Marmalade, a trained architect who also happens to be an adorable kitten, finds allies in other construction-trade cats when her plans for the new mayor's mansion are rejected by the city planner.
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2018
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Summary: "The Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship and years of adventure. Armed with vast resources, top-notch expertise, and a loyal network of allies around the globe, the Sisterhood will not rest until every wrong is made right. Isabelle "Izzy" Flanders and Yoko Akia are beginning a new project-an indoor/outdoor cafe that will be the cornerstone of a market...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company 2024
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Summary: "The only series of step-by-step guides to succeeding in the skilled trades and achieving the American dream. At Your Best as a Carpenter is your playbook for learning if a career as a carpenter is right for you, progressing from pre-apprentice to journeyman to master carpenter, and launching your own small business. Learn: What does a career as a carpenter look like? Why should you consider...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 694.068 CARMartin, Emmett
Summary: "The technology for self-driving vehicles was once considered only a possibility for the far-distant future. While they aren't widely available yet, the technology is in use and gaining acceptance. This valuable volume explains the science behind this life-changing innovation in accessible language. Sidebars and graphic organizers add more background information about its development and help...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.2 MARTortland, Christy
Summary: "Highlights the schooling, job training, and life on the job for heavy-machine operators" --www.childsworld.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 690.028 TORBellerby, Peter
Summary: "A beautifully illustrated story of our globe and the creations it has inspired."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Publishing 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: 2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings is a fully integrated Michigan-specific building code based on the 2015 International Existing Building Code.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes 2016
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1 available in Reference Desk, Call number: RDK 343 MICSummary: The first season of this series examines the economies of being environmentally conscious in green building design. The first program, The green apple, uses New York City, particularly One Bryant Park and the Solaire, to demonstrates how the ubiquitous skyscraper can be a model of environmental responsibility. The second episode, Green for all, features architect and activist Sergio Palleroni...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by PBS Home Video 2006
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: The sophomore season of the hit tech-centered drama hits the ground running. It's March 1985. More than a year has passed since Joe MacMillan set fire to a truck full of Cardiff Giant PCs, the last in a long string of destructive acts that burned the people that made the machine possible. The Giant is about to go the way of the dinosaur, like any number of personal computers to enter the market...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV HALChow-Miller, Ian
Summary: "A book for young readers explaining how self-driving cars work."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.2 CHOSummary: The construction industry is big business, involving hundreds of professions and specialty areas. This program offers a fast-paced survey of the skilled construction trades, providing a sense of the diversity of jobs available, as well as comparing the wages of construction trades to other industries. Along with dozens of scenes from construction projects on a variety of scales, apprentices and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Marsico, Katie
Summary: "Learn all about the amazing technology behind self-driving cars, from how they navigate to how they keep passengers safe."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.2 MARBurns, Lawrence D.
Summary: "We stand on the brink of a technological revolution. In the near future, most of us will not own automobiles, but will travel instead in driverless electric vehicles summoned at the touch of an app. We will be liberated from driving, so that the time we spend in cars can be put to more productive use. We will prevent more than 90 percent of car crashes, provide freedom of mobility to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 388.3 BURMintzer, Richard
Summary: "Focusing on budgeting and estimating -- the least understood but most important factors of a contracting business -- this guide shows contractors how to price their services to recover expenses and still have money for capital expenses and profits. It goes into detail on accounting issues and provides checklists for required government accounts. Plus, it covers concerns such as dealing with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Entrepreneur Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.6 MINReeves, Diane Lindsey
Summary: Provides information about careers in architecture and construction, and explains the responsibilities and education needed for each.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 720 REEMara, Wil.
Summary: "Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as an electrician. They will find out what electricians do each day, what kind of education is required to become an electrician, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Job MaraZimmerman, Andrea Griffing
Summary: "With a turn of his crane and a swing of his wrecking ball, Mr. Gilly knocks down the old buildings. He smashes through brick and wood. He crashes through stone and glass. Then, with a push from his bulldozer, Mr. Gilly cleans it all up to make room for something brand-new!" -- Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: A small passenger plane makes a forced landing in the Sahara. The challenge: survival. The tiny band from the plane fights off thirst, Arabs, treachery, declining morale and despair. Incredibly, the plane, like the legendary phoenix that rises from its own ashes, flies again.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2003
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2 available in Action / Adventure DVDs, Call number: DVD ACTION/ADVENTURE FLICopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD Movie Flight 2003Summary: Pioneering with an eco-friendly twist, discover how easy, cost-effective and healthy it can be to go green, and dispels myths about environmentally-conscious lifestyles. Follow the step-by-step construction of Kevin's green dream home in Santa Barbara, with practical advice and expert guidance on a range of topics like straw bale construction, breathable paints and blue jean insulation. The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: WGBH Boston Video 2008
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV BUISummary: HVAC is a fifteen-minute video which is part of the series, Vo/Tech: Ins and Outs.This fast-paced, entertaining, and intriguing series introduces several occupations in the vast career pathway of vocational and technical trades. Viewers are taken on a journey through many different facets of vocational interest areas including welding, masonry, electrical, residential construction, and HVAC....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006