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  1. Mega Builds
    1. Fred Mills

    Mega Builds

    Ten Colossal Construction Projects That Will Change Our World

    A wide-eyed, joyous and infectiously fun look at how human ingenuity and enormous machines are tackling some of the biggest engineering challenges the world has dared to take on. A ceaselessly uplifting and positive book.

    € 24,95
  2. Mega Builds
    1. Fred , Mills

    Mega Builds

    Discover the incredible, fact-packed new book shining a light on the world's biggest engineering challenges, and what they tell us about our future.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA NEW SCIENTIST BEST NEW POPULAR SCIENCE BOOK OF 2026'A ceaselessly uplifting and positive book.' - Mark Cooper-Jones, author of This Way Up by the Map Men'Reveals the feats shaping the 21st century.' - Chris Broad, bestselling author of Abroad in Japan---Modern engineering is rewriting the rulebook and revolutionising how we live.In Mega Builds, Fred Mills - the founder of global construction platform The B1M - takes you inside ten of the most extraordinary engineering projects that are reshaping our modern world.From a 170km-long smart city in Saudi Arabia, to Japan's levitating railway and France's bold quest for limitless energy, Mills delivers an eye-opening tour of the biggest engineering challenges set to change the world as we know it.By the end of this book, you'll learn:Why the world's biggest city has been built in the worst place imaginable.Where the vision of a single ruler in the desert is rewriting our understanding of what's possible.What drives us to build ever-higher buildings and design ever-faster trains.And above all, how the dizzying scale of human imagination will inform the future of the man-made world. Written in Fred's signature accessible style, Mega Builds demystifies the complexities while exploring the economic, environmental and societal stakes of building at unprecedented scale.The trajectory of our civilisation is being authored today all around us, not in words on a page, but in steel and concrete.Meet the projects and people set to transform our very experience of life on earth.Praise for Mega Builds:'A fascinating exploration of the world's biggest and boldest construction projects.' - Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London'Fred has a gift for turning megaprojects into stories you can feel.' - Grady Hillhouse, author of Engineering in Plain Sight and creator of Practical Engineering'Superb... Mills rightly celebrates how thinking big is often the right answer.' - Christian Wolmar, author of British Rail and The Rise of the Railway

    € 27,50
  3. Contribution [I]-III to the Coastal and Plain Flora of Yucatan
    1. Charles Frederick , Millspaugh

    Contribution [I]-III to the Coastal and Plain Flora of Yucatan

    Contribution [I]-III to the Coastal and Plain Flora of Yucatan, originally published as Fieldiana Botany v.1, no.3, is a detailed botanical survey by Charles Frederick Millspaugh. This work meticulously documents the plant life found along the coasts and plains of the Yucatan Peninsula. Providing extensive descriptions and likely illustrations (though not specified), this contribution is invaluable for botanists, ecologists, and researchers interested in the flora of this region. The study offers critical insights into the biodiversity of the Yucatan, making it an essential resource for understanding the plant ecology of the area. This historical botanical record remains relevant for contemporary studies in plant science and regional ecology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

    € 29,00
  4. Flora Of The Island Of St. Croix
    1. Charles Frederick , Millspaugh

    Flora Of The Island Of St. Croix

    “Flora of the Island of St. Croix” by Charles Frederick Millspaugh offers a detailed botanical survey of the islandâ€(TM)s plant life. This meticulously researched work provides a comprehensive catalog of the various plant species found on St. Croix, making it an invaluable resource for botanists, ecologists, and natural history enthusiasts. Millspaugh's work includes detailed descriptions, classifications, and habitats of the plants, shedding light on the unique biodiversity of the Caribbean island. This book serves not only as a scientific reference but also as a historical record of the island's flora, capturing a snapshot of the plant life during the time of the study. It remains relevant for those studying the impact of environmental changes on plant species and for anyone interested in the natural history of St. Croix and the wider Caribbean region. Discover the rich botanical heritage of this tropical paradise through Millspaugh's authoritative guide. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

    € 29,00
  5. The Bahama Flora
    1. Nathaniel Lord , Britton
    2. Charles Frederick , Millspaugh

    The Bahama Flora

    Discover the rich diversity of Bahamian flora with this stunning botanical guide. With detailed descriptions and full-color illustrations, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the plants of the Bahamas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

    € 31,00
  6. Flora of West Virginia Volume Fieldiana. Botany Series v. 1, no. 2
    1. Charles Frederick , Millspaugh
    2. Lawrence William , Nuttall

    Flora of West Virginia Volume Fieldiana. Botany Series v. 1, no. 2

    A comprehensive guide to the plant life of West Virginia, Flora of West Virginia is an essential resource for nature enthusiasts, botanists, and researchers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

    € 20,00
  7. Plantæ Yucatanæ. (Regionis Antillanæ) Plants of the Insular, Coastal and Plain Regions of the Peninsula of Yucatan, Mexico
    1. Agnes , Chase
    2. Charles Frederick , Millspaugh

    Plantæ Yucatanæ. (Regionis Antillanæ) Plants of the Insular, Coastal and Plain Regions of the Peninsula of Yucatan, Mexico

    This comprehensive guide to the flora of the Yucatan peninsula features detailed descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of plant species found in the insular, coastal, and plain regions. A must-read for botanists and nature enthusiasts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

    € 28,00
  8. Plant Economics in the Field Museum of Natural History
    1. Charles Frederick , Millspaugh

    Plant Economics in the Field Museum of Natural History

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

    € 29,50
  9. Flora of West Virginia Volume Fieldiana. Botany Series v. 1, no. 2
    1. Charles Frederick , Millspaugh
    2. Lawrence William , Nuttall

    Flora of West Virginia Volume Fieldiana. Botany Series v. 1, no. 2

    € 31,00
  10. Flora Of The Island Of St. Croix; Volume 1
    1. Charles Frederick , Millspaugh

    Flora Of The Island Of St. Croix; Volume 1

    € 29,50
  11. The Bahama Flora
    1. Nathaniel Lord , Britton
    2. Charles Frederick , Millspaugh

    The Bahama Flora

    € 42,50
  12. Flora of the Island of St. Croix Volume Fieldiana Botany v.1, no.7
    1. Charles Frederick , Millspaugh

    Flora of the Island of St. Croix Volume Fieldiana Botany v.1, no.7

    € 29,00