Engineering Career

Soccer moms drive Priuses. Sport utility vehicles are going hybrid. Families are using hemp shopping bags. More and more companies are developing "green" buildings. What's more, the business consultants say going green is easy and profitable. In reality, though, many green-leaning businesses, families, and governments are still fiddling with the small stuff while the planet burns. Why?

In 1695, Isaac Newton already renowned as the greatest mind of his agemade a surprising career change. He left quiet Cambridge, where he had lived for 30 years and made his earth-shattering discoveries, and moved to London to take up the post of Warden of His Majestys Mint. Newton was preceded to the city by a genius of another kind, the budding criminal William Chaloner.

A compelling argument - masterfully researched and brilliantly articulated - that despite increasing prosperity for most of Earth’s inhabitants and an explosion of goods overall, consumption of natural resources such as metals, water, and timber has begun to decline. Best-selling author and codirector of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy Andrew McAfee says there’s a new reason for optimism: We’re past the point of "peak stuff" - from here on out, it'll take fewer resources to make things and fewer dollars to lead a comfortable life.

As a manager or executive working in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, you’re under pressure to do more with less, reduce waste, produce faster, and still turn a profit.

Discover the techniques that will make your real estate business grow exponentially. This easy-to-comprehend guide will teach how to navigate the roadmap of social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, and many more. An easy-to-comprehend manual that will guide you from beginning to end on what has to be done to succeed in today’s digital marketing arena.

With exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon's journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions, and his world-changing companies. Elon has sparked new levels of innovation in the world, and this book gives young listeners a detailed but fast-paced look at his story.

Have you just started using QuickBooks and found it rather scary? Maybe, you heard about this software and wanted to know more about it? Well, whatever the reason, you don’t have to worry anymore. This book will help you learn everything about QuickBooks and how it can assist in maintaining the finances and records of your organization.

Coaching the Winner Within isn’t just an audiobook—it’s an experience. In this powerful audiobook, Coach Devrinn Paul (aka Coach DP) takes you on a personal journey, sharing his real voice, his passion, and his proven blueprint for transforming your mindset, leadership, and life.

One of the most common questions asked to me still remains same - How can I become an Oracle DBA! After replying to so many emails and helping students over calls, I decided to create this eBook on everything you must know in order to become Oracle DBA. By the end of this eBook, you will be able to: Get to know everything you need to become an Oracle DBA Download fresher DBA checklist to accelerate your career Understand the difference between Oracle DBA and Oracle developer Figure out how to find DBA jobs as a fresher and where to start hunting Know the different types of DBAs and what are...

In Selling the Cloud, Mark and Paul share practical lessons and key characteristics needed to succeed in the sales climate of tomorrow: passion, velocity, grit, empathy, authenticity, creativity, resilience, trust, strategic thinking, and technology leverage. The fusion of enterprise software service sales, product sales, and executive leadership expertise in this book delivers a unique distillation of proven strategies to thrive not only in software sales, but in sales at large.

In Cool, the neuroscientist and philosopher Steven Quartz and the political scientist Anette Asp bring together the latest findings in brain science, economics, and evolutionary biology to form a provocative theory of consumerism, revealing how the brain's "social calculator" and an instinct to rebel are the crucial missing links in understanding the motivations behind our spending habits.

This new and significantly revised edition of Implementing Six Sigma goes well beyond traditional Six Sigma methodologies, introducing an enhanced roadmap - S4/IEE (Smarter Six Sigma Solution ssm/Integrated Enterprise Excellence). This cutting-edge approach offers a solution to the common problem of sustaining Six Sigma activities and downplays the traditional policy stating that Six Sigma projects must have a defined defect.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AUTHOR Breaking Barriers in STEM "Emma’s Code" isn't merely a tale to be told at bedtime. This story unfolds the ambitions of a young girl who refuses to let societal norms dictate her dreams. Through her eyes, readers not only witness the trials and tribulations of a budding scientist but also the broader challenges many face when defying traditional gender roles. Readers are encouraged to explore, dream, and dismantle barriers in spaces often dominated by men. The tale emphasizes virtues such as resilience, self-worth, and the undying spirit of pursuing passions...

Dynasties of the Sea is the first audiobook to examine one of the most powerful forces in global trade and economic development: world shipping and the magnates who drive the industry. Operating from Monaco to Hong Kong, London to Athens, Singapore to Oslo, shipowners and their financiers have changed the world in every way.

These days, it is more difficult than ever to build a business that can remain competitive in a world where customers can find your competition with just the click of a mouse. While there is only so much you can do when it comes to adjusting your profit margins, you can still find success by adjusting the method that will complete the processes in making your business successful. Making a business into a Lean business can give it the competitive advantage that the perpetual buyers’ market takes away.

Imagine a world in which corporations such as Costco, Nike, BP, and countless others are forming partnerships with environmental and social justice organizations to ensure better stewardship of the earth and better livelihoods in the developing world. Now, stop imagining - that world is already emerging.

No journalist has ever been allowed into the ultrasecretive, highly pressured process of originating a perfume. But Chandler Burr, the New York Times perfume critic, spent a year behind the scenes observing the creation of two major fragrances.

You have the idea, the drive, and now the capital to create the company you’ve always envisioned. Now comes the most important part: assembling a team of high performers. To build a sustainable business, you need engineers who can execute on common goals. Who do you hire, and how do you hire the people you need? How will you motivate these engineers and inspire their best work? In Raising Engineers, David Dettmer helps you create a culture that reflects your business, establish a working process to cultivate a strong team, and hire the right people to build impactful products.

Applying the dozens of lessons and practical advice will save you the time, energy, and cost of learning them the way I did—the long way and the hard way. Adopting these principles early in your business career will significantly improve your chances of success and move you ahead of your peers who are not as well informed.

Nota : For the paperback and hardcover versions, all additional content, including 1000 practice problems, flashcards, and videos, is provided at no extra cost and will be updated periodically. PASS YOUR FE MECHANICAL EXAM 2025 ON THE FIRST TRY – THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ENGINEERING SUCCESS! Are you ready to conquer the FE Mechanical Exam in 2025 and take the first step toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer? Whether you’re balancing a packed schedule or feeling overwhelmed by the scope of the exam, this guide is your ultimate companion. WHY THIS GUIDE WORKS FOR YOU: ALL-...