Reinventing the Wheel (A Winterhouse book)

Reinventing the Wheel (A Winterhouse book) Review

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As inventive as instructive, information wheels-or volvelles-have been used since the fourteenth century to measure, record, predict, and calculate everything form time and space to military history and recipes. In this fascinating book, designer and critic Jessica Helfand offers and in-depth look at these unique artifacts, which are not only clever and amusing-where else could you dial-in ingredients to concoct "Creamed Oysters and Celery"?-but, Helfand argues, relevant as a model for modern interactive design.

From circular mathematical slide rules to Captain Marvel phonetic decoders; from nuclear bomb blast calculators to gestational breeding planners; and from astronomical planispheres to presidential trivia plotters, Reinventing the Wheel demonstrates the astonishing range and remarkable utility of these ingenious "interactive" tools.

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Amico 12V DC Industrial Red Signal Tower Lamp Alarm Warning Light with Buzzer

Amico 12V DC Industrial Red Signal Tower Lamp Alarm Warning Light with Buzzer Review

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Amico 12V DC Industrial Red Signal Tower Lamp Alarm Warning Light with Buzzer Feature

• Product Name : Signal Tower Light;Type : Steady & Buzzer;Rated Voltage : 12V DC
• Lens Color : Red;Material : Plastic, Electronic Parts;Body Diameter : 5cm / 2.0"
• Overall Size : 8 x 19cm / 3.1'' x 7.5'' (Base Dia.*H);Cable Length : 70cm / 27.6"
• Mounting Hole Diameter : 0.45cm / 0.18";Body Color : Red, Beige
• Net Weight : 234g;Package Content : 1 x Signal Tower Light

Red lens with buzzer sound, Indicator and alarm function. Three cables, gray red wires for red indicator light, gray purple is buzzer sound, you can connect a switch to control it. Widely used in automotive Lighting residential area, car parking area, office building factory, traffic corner, school, bank.

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Terex AL4L Fuel Saving Portable LED Light Tower, 6kW Generator Powered, 1080 Watts of Light

Terex AL4L Fuel Saving Portable LED Light Tower, 6kW Generator Powered, 1080 Watts of Light Review

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Terex AL4L Fuel Saving Portable LED Light Tower, 6kW Generator Powered, 1080 Watts of Light Feature

• 6 kW generator for periods of extended use
• 30' (9.14 m) light height for illuminating large areas
• Uses LED lights with a 50,000 hour bulb life for cost savings and convenience
• 359-degree non-continuous tower rotation for precision light positioning
• LED lights are adjustable without tools for ease of use

The Terex AL-4L is a 6 kW generator powered LED light tower with four lights, a 30' (9.14 m) lift height, and 359-degree non-continuous tower rotation for precision light positioning. The AL-4L has (4) 270 watt, individually adjustable and heat resistant LED lamps for reducing glare, an instant on/off operation, and for extended bulb life (up to 50,000 hours).

• Uses LED lights with a 50,000 hour bulb life for cost savings and convenience
• 359-degree non-continuous tower rotation for precision light positioning
• LED lights are adjustable without tools for ease of use

Ideal for Extended Use

The tower operates on a brushless 60 Hz 6.0 kW generator, with a Kubota diesel 13.6 hp engine, and a 30 gallon (189 L) tank which provides up to 90 hours of continuous use. The operational temperature range is -40 to 105 degrees F, with standard engine protection shutdowns at high temperature and low oil.

Easy to Transport

The AL-4L has a centerpoint lifting bracket, fork lift pockets for hard to reach job sites, and a 2" ball hitch for transport. The light tower sits on (2) 15" (38 cm) wheels, weighs 1,950 lbs (950 kg) with no fuel, and has a 3,500 lb axle rating. The cabinet is protected with a fade resistant finish for protection from the elements. Department of Transportation (DoT) approved tail lights are affixed to the back of the tower for safe transportation.

About Light Towers

Light tower units are used for illuminating events and work sites to maximize nighttime productivity and consist of a tower with a durable base and mast, with a set of lights at the top of the mast that can be rotated and positioned as necessary. Light towers are used for many different applications, including construction, mining, and sporting events. For industrial use only.

About Terex Corporation

Terex Corporation manufactures heavy equipment for material handling, mining, road building, and construction. The company, headquartered in Westport, CT, makes equipment under the Terex, Powerscreen, and Genie brands. Genie products include personnel and material lifts, booms, light towers, and telehandlers.

From construction sites to sporting events, this tower is built to deliver consistent, reliable light.

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The Elements of Persuasion: Use Storytelling to Pitch Better, Sell Faster & Win More Business

The Elements of Persuasion: Use Storytelling to Pitch Better, Sell Faster & Win More Business Review

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"Every great leader is a great storyteller," says Harvard University psychologist Howard Gardner.

According to master storytellers Richard Maxwell and Robert Dickman, storytelling is a lot like running. Everyone knows how to do it, but few of us ever break the four-minute mile. What separates the great runners from the rest? The greats know not only how to hit every stride, but how every muscle fits together in that stride so that no effort is wasted and their goals are achieved. World-class runners know how to run from the inside out. World-class leaders know how to tell a story from the inside out.

In The Elements of Persuasion, Maxwell and Dickman teach you how to tell stories too. They show you how storytelling relates to every industry and how anyone can benefit from its power.

Maxwell and Dickman use their experiences—both in the entertainment industry and as corporate consultants—to deliver a formula for winning stories. All successful stories have five basic components: the passion with which the story is told, a hero who leads us through the story and allows us to see it through his or her eyes, an antagonist or obstacle that the hero must overcome, a moment of awareness that allows the hero to prevail, and the transformation in the hero and in the world that naturally results.

Let's face it: leading is a lot more fun than following. Even if you never want to be a CEO or to change the world, you do want to have control over your own work and your own ideas. Ultimately, that is what the power of storytelling can give you.

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Minka: My Farmhouse in Japan

Minka: My Farmhouse in Japan Review

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In 1959 journalist John Roderick joined the Tokyo bureau of the Associated Press. There, he befriended a Japanese family, the Takishitas. After musing offhandedly that he would like to one day have his own house in Japan, the family—unbeknownst to John—set out to grant his wish. They found Roderick a 250-year-old “minka,” or hand-built farmhouse, with a thatched roof and held together entirely by wooden pegs and joinery. It was about to be washed away by flooding and was being offered for only fourteen dollars. Roderick graciously bought the house, but was privately dismayed at the prospect of living in this enormous old relic lacking heating, bathing, plumbing, and proper kitchen facilities. So the minka was dismantled and stored, where Roderick secretly hoped it would stay, as it did for three years. Roderick and a team of experienced carpenters renovated the farmhouse adding features such as floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a modern kitchen, bath, and toilet.

John Roderick’s architectural memoir Minka tells the compelling and often poignant story of how one man fell in love with the people, culture, and ancient building traditions of Japan, and reminds us all about the importance of craftsmanship and the meaning of place and home in the process.

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A Book of Books

A Book of Books Review

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A visual tribute to the printed word, this delicious ode to the book will be irresistible to anyone who treasures the feel of fine paper and the special allure of a clothbound volume.Abelardo Morell's elegant photographs of books are presented induotone reproductions, highlighting the grace and sensuality of theprinted page. Morell has selected unusual books, like a leather-bound volume that is smaller than a paper clip, an impossibly large dictionary and illustrated books whose characters appear to leap off the page.He has photographed the endless ocean of books in a library and thestrikingly beautiful way in which weathered and water-damaged bookstake on sculptural form.

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Amico AC 220V 5W Red Rotating Light Industrial Signal Tower Warning Lamp

Amico AC 220V 5W Red Rotating Light Industrial Signal Tower Warning Lamp Review

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Amico AC 220V 5W Red Rotating Light Industrial Signal Tower Warning Lamp Feature

• Product Name : Warning Light;Model : LTE-1081;Rated Voltage : AC 220V
• Power : 5W;Light Color : Red;Material : Plastic, Electronic Parts
• Size : 8 x 15cm/ 3.1" x 5.9" (D*H);Thread Diameter : 3.8mm/ 0.15"
• Cable Length : 17cm/ 6.7";Body Color : Red, Beige
• Net Weight : 344g;Package Content : 1 x Warning Light Lamp

Features AC 220V 5W rotating red color LED warning light lamp. Have an excellent visibility and can be easily spotted over a large area. Used in industrial equipment or security system, is easy to install. Low power consumption and energy saving, long service time.

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