Walter k nelson (192 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1983. North America, Native Americans. Southern Illinois University Press. Very good cloth, no dust jacket 466p. 5/23.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine with no dust jacket. Anthropology of a headwaters area of Chaco Wash, New Mexico. 466 pages.; 6 x 9 ".

Hardcover. Condición: As New. 1st Edition. 466 pp., Illus, Brn Illus Hardback, As New, 1st ed.

paperback. Condición: Very Good. Third. Very good paperback from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; exterior shelfwear is minor save curling to corners. Text is also very good and interior appears free of markings. Ships same or next day from Dinkytown, Minneapolis, Minnesota.…

Hard Cover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket Present. 466 pages, illustrated, with photos, Plates and Tables and Figures. "The Star Lake Archaeological Research Project was contracted by the Peabody Coal Company as part of its evalutation of the resources contained within a planned strip-mining area in northwestern New Mexico. The findings presented were are the result of seven weeks of field work and six months of laboratory analysis." FINE HARDCOVER. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Paperback. Condición: New.

Hardback. No Dustjacket. First Printing. Tight Bright Attractive Copy With No Markings To The Book. Near Fine Condition. ISBN 0-8093-0949-1.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First. Book may have light wear and tear due to storage and age. May have old price on inside cover. May be price clipped. Spine is intact, in good condition, clean. Pages are intact, in good condition, clean. No other marks or writing noted unless specified. None of the defects detract from the readability! From a non-smoking environment.…

Carbondale and Edwardsville: Southern Illinois University Press, (1983). Publications in Archaeology, George J. Gumerman, general editor. Original cloth, illustrated, 466 pp. Anthropology of a Headwaters Area of Chaco Wash, New Mexico. A Very Good copy.

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - XCMG: The Company They Didn't See ComingBefore the world paid attention, a quiet transformation was already taking place.From wartime workshops to global construction sites, XCMG's rise is not just a corporate success story. It is a rare industrial evolution shaped by survival, political change, engineering struggle, and long-term ambition. While global giants like Caterpillar and Komatsu dominated the construction machinery world, a different force was slowly building in the background, learning, adapting, and scaling until it could no longer be ignored.This book takes you inside that journey.You will see how early industrial foundations were formed under extreme conditions, how decades of uncertainty shaped a culture of resilience, and how strategic reforms, global competition, and internal reinvention pushed XCMG from fragmented factories into one of the most influential heavy machinery manufacturers in the world.This is not just about machines. It is about timing, power, and how industrial leadership shifts quietly before it becomes visible to everyone else.Why did XCMG rise the way it did How did it survive political and economic turbulence that reshaped entire industries When did it begin to challenge global leaders who once seemed untouchable And who are the players behind this silent industrial shift If you are interested in global business transformation, industrial history, China's rise in manufacturing, or the hidden stories behind world-changing companies, this book will change how you see heavy industry forever.Whether you are a business reader, engineer, student, or someone curious about how global power really shifts behind the scenes, this story will keep you turning pages.XCMG did not appear suddenly. It was built over time, layer by layer, until the world finally noticed.And by then, it was already standing on the same stage as the giants.Read this book to understand the rise you never saw coming.…

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - ROLLS-ROYCESteel, Smoke, and SurvivalFrom a Small Workshop in Manchester to the Pinnacle of Luxury Cars, Aircraft Engines, and Global PrestigeHow did a small engineering partnership become one of the most respected names in the world Behind every Rolls-Royce is far more than polished metal, handcrafted luxury, and unmatched performance. It is a story of bold ambition, brilliant engineering, financial crises, world wars, groundbreaking inventions, and an unwavering commitment to excellence that transformed a modest British workshop into a global symbol of prestige.ROLLS-ROYCE: Steel, Smoke, and Survival takes you on an unforgettable journey through more than a century of innovation, resilience, and remarkable achievements. Discover how two determined visionaries challenged the limits of engineering, built automobiles that redefined luxury, developed aircraft engines that helped shape aviation history, survived economic collapse, navigated changing industries, and created a legacy admired across every continent.Inside this fascinating book, you will discover: - The inspiring origins of Rolls-Royce and the remarkable partnership that started it all.- The engineering breakthroughs that changed the future of transportation.- How world events, including two global wars, transformed the company's destiny.- The rise of legendary luxury automobiles that became symbols of success and excellence.- The extraordinary evolution of Rolls-Royce aircraft engines and aerospace innovation.- The challenges, setbacks, financial struggles, and remarkable comebacks that nearly changed history forever.- How Rolls-Royce continues to influence modern engineering, luxury, aviation, and advanced technology around the world.Whether you are an automobile enthusiast, aviation lover, engineering student, business professional, history reader, entrepreneur, or simply someone who enjoys remarkable stories of innovation and perseverance, this book offers a captivating look behind one of the world's most iconic brands.This is not just the history of a company. It is the story of vision overcoming doubt, craftsmanship defeating compromise, and relentless determination creating a legacy that continues to inspire generations.If you have ever wondered what truly makes Rolls-Royce one of the most respected names on Earth, this book will give you the answer.Scroll up, click 'Buy Now,' and discover the extraordinary story behind the steel, smoke, survival, and timeless excellence of Rolls-Royce.…

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Hitachi: The Engineering That Built a NationWhat if the machines shaping modern Japan did not begin in power, but in repair Before global recognition, before industrial dominance, and before becoming a symbol of engineering excellence, Hitachi began as a small workshop buried inside the realities of mining operations. A place where broken machines were not just fixed, but studied. A place where failure quietly became the foundation of innovation.This book uncovers the hidden industrial evolution that transformed a repair shop into one of the world's most influential engineering forces. It is a journey through war, rebuilding, innovation, and expansion-where necessity shaped invention, and survival forced creativity into existence.From early electrical motors to heavy industrial machinery, from post-war reconstruction tools to hydraulic breakthroughs that changed global construction standards, this story reveals how engineering does not simply build machines-it builds nations.You will discover: - How Japan's industrial identity began in unexpected places- Why post-war survival forced radical engineering transformation- How simple repair work evolved into global technological leadership- The machines that helped rebuild an entire country- The rise of hydraulic innovation that reshaped construction worldwideThis is not just a corporate history. It is a deeper look into how innovation is born under pressure, how industries evolve through necessity, and how hidden decisions shape global progress.If you are fascinated by engineering history, industrial transformation, Japanese innovation, or untold stories behind global giants, this book will pull you deep into a world where machines, people, and history collide.Perfect for readers of industrial history, business evolution, engineering breakthroughs, and real-world innovation stories.The story is not finished. It was never meant to be.Start reading and uncover the engineering that helped build a nation.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - What if a tractor could change the way the world farms Fendt: The Rise of a Farming Engineering Giant takes you deep inside the remarkable evolution of agricultural machinery, from the early days of horse-powered fields in 1930s Bavaria to today's intelligent, digitally connected farming systems.This is not just a story of machines. It is a story of survival, innovation, and risk. It begins with the 'Dieselross', a small 6HP breakthrough designed to make farmers trust mechanization in a world that still depended on horses. It moves through the harsh realities of war and fuel scarcity, where engineering became a fight for survival, forcing machines to run on alternative power sources just to keep agriculture alive.As demand for power grew, so did the pressure to solve one of engineering's biggest contradictions: how to combine efficiency with full control. Traditional gear systems struggled. Hydrostatic systems wasted energy. The solution led to one of the most important breakthroughs in agricultural engineering history, the Vario continuously variable transmission, a system that removed gear shifting entirely and introduced smooth, uninterrupted power delivery under load.From the shock of the 926 Vario in 1995 to global expansion under AGCO, and later innovations like VarioDrive, VarioGrip, and FendtONE digital platforms, the journey reveals how farming machinery evolved from pure mechanical force into intelligent, data-driven systems designed to reduce waste in every form.This book is for farmers, engineers, machinery enthusiasts, students of innovation, and anyone curious about how real-world engineering decisions shape the tools that feed the world. Whether you are interested in agricultural history, mechanical breakthroughs, or modern smart farming systems, this story shows how far one idea can travel when pressure, vision, and engineering meet.If you want to understand how farming moved from horsepower to intelligent systems, and how one name helped redefine that transition, this book will pull you in.Step inside the evolution. Discover the engineering. Experience the rise. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Some histories are written in headlines. Others move in silence, carried across miles of track that most people never question. Robert G. LeTourneau's Overland Train: Inside America's Secret Military Rail Network pulls readers into that quieter side of history, where rail lines became more than transportation routes and instead formed part of a hidden system tied to strategy, logistics, and national readiness.Set against the backdrop of post-World War II tension and Cold War uncertainty, this book explores how military thinking evolved beyond battlefields into infrastructure, movement, and timing. It reveals how specialized rail operations were designed, how secrecy shaped every stage of planning, and how entire movements of supplies and personnel could pass through familiar landscapes without drawing attention.But this is not only a story about machines and routes. It is also about the people behind them. Soldiers, engineers, and support crews worked within strict boundaries of confidentiality, balancing ordinary duties with extraordinary responsibility. Their decisions, discipline, and adaptability kept complex operations functioning under conditions where visibility was a risk in itself.Inside these pages, readers will follow the structure, technology, and planning behind these rail systems, along with the challenges that came with operating in silence. You will also find analysis that separates assumption from documented reality, showing how myths formed around these trains and why they continue to capture attention today.This book is for readers who are drawn to military history, hidden systems, logistics strategy, Cold War operations, and untold stories behind national infrastructure. Whether you are a researcher, history enthusiast, or simply curious about what happens beyond the visible world, this work offers a deeper look into a network that operated just out of sight.If you have ever wondered how much of history moves quietly in the background, this is your invitation to step inside that world and see it differently. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - What really happens when two industrial giants are pushed to the edge of survival CASE: The Deal They Didn't Want pulls you deep into one of the most intense corporate turning points in machinery industry history, where strategy stopped being optional and became a matter of survival. This is not a story of expansion for ambition's sake. It is a story of pressure, timing, and decisions made when every option carries consequences.Inside these pages, you will follow the rise and strain of CASE and International Harvester as market forces tighten, competition intensifies, and internal realities begin to shift. What looks like a business agreement on the surface hides a deeper layer of boardroom tension, negotiation battles, and strategic moves that were never fully visible to the public.Who made the critical calls Why did resistance inside CASE slowly turn into acceptance What pressures forced two powerful names into the same direction at the same time And how did industry forces quietly shape outcomes long before any deal was announced This book breaks down the thinking, the pressure, and the hidden dynamics behind each stage of the process. From internal debates to external market forces, every chapter reveals how leadership is tested when certainty disappears and every decision carries weight.If you are interested in corporate strategy, real-world business power struggles, mergers and acquisitions, or the hidden side of industrial history, this book is for you. It is also for readers who want to understand how companies survive moments when standing still is no longer an option.This is more than a merger story. It is a study of pressure, power, and the difficult choices that reshape industries.If you are ready to see what was happening behind closed doors when everything changed, this is where the story begins.Grab your copy now and step inside the deal they never truly wanted, but could not avoid.…