Technology & Engineering
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Farm Stories
Coming of Age on a Mid-20th Century Alberta Mixed Farm by George Rock
George Rock grew up in the 1950’s on a central Alberta farm that was very typical in some ways, but unusual in others. Thanks to the Rock family’s inherited expertise, knack for innovation, and openness to ideas from colleagues and hired hands,...
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Cover Cropping in Western Canada
by Kevin R. Elmy
What is soil health and why is it so important? In short, healthy soil allows farmers to continue to produce our food safely and inexpensively, so it is vitally important to all of us and generations to come. Cover Cropping in Western Canada...
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Smart City Cyber Resilience
Your Perception Matters by Tam Thanh Doan
Smart technologies have quickly evolved to become integral parts of our homes and how we manage our lives, and they’re foreseen to be integral to (or already a part of) the next big steps in urban infrastructure. Along with the convenience and...
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A History of the Murray Canal
by Dan Buchanan
During the 1790s, Upper Canada’s first lieutenant governor, John Graves Simcoe, promoted the idea of a canal in the area between the Bay of Quinte and Presqu’ile Bay on Lake Ontario, but his idea did not come into fruition until decades later....
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The Nisselinka Claims
by Robert Longe
In the early years of the 20th century Edward Wickford, a settler in northern British Columbia, lays claim to a rich vein of copper and gold. But events outside his control wreak havoc with his plans and dreams of wealth. Two world wars and two...
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From Bleeding Edge to Leading Edge
A Builders Guide to Net Zero Homes by Doug Tarry Jr.
“I’ve done complicated. It’s complicated.” Residential and commercial buildings account for 17% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. In the United States, that figure is roughly 29%. Net Zero homes, which produce at least as much energy as they...
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Industrial Ultrasonic Inspection: Levels 1 and 2
by Ryan Chaplin
Ultrasonic testing (UT) has been an accepted practice of inspection in industrial environments for decades. This book, Industrial Ultrasonic Inspection, is designed to meet and exceed ISO 9712 training requirements for Level 1 and Level 2...
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Introduction to Live Sound Reinforcement
The Science, the Art, and the Practice by Teddy Boyce
For live sound engineers, this book is an invaluable resource in the path to career development. This edition builds upon the clear writing and comprehensive illustrations of the previous edition to explain the fundamental concepts of acoustics...
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Zeroing in on Optics
Professional Firearm Optics Training for the Modern Shooter by CPL. Reginald J. Wales
Zeroing in on Optics has been designed specifically for today's shooters looking to improve their skills and knowledge of utilizing their firearms optical system. Whether you are a hunter, competitive shooter, or just enjoy recreational shooting,...
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Radio History Short Stories
by Spurgeon G. Roscoe
It might be hard to imagine the life of a radio officer more than fifty years ago, while flying a plane or travelling on ships (such as the Royal Navy’s HMS Bounty) across vast stretches of sea, navigating to far-flung destinations. Author...
