Practical Action Publishing
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Small-scale Lime-burning
A practical guide to the selection, design and operation of lime-burning plants for small-scale operations. Sections on fuels and raw materials, as well as on the physical and chemical background, and guidance on the methods appropriate to a small scale.
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Solar Water Pumping
A 'state of the art' survey, with guides to costs and criteria for choice of pumping methods.
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Hand Pump Maintenance
A guide to the technical and social problems involved in community well projects, with an extension and evaluation of the different types of hand pumps available.
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How to Make a Folding Machine for Sheet Metal Work
Gives full details on how to build and use a versatile machine for working sheet metal
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How to Make a Rolling Machine for Sheet Metal Work
This manual describes how to build a machine for rolling sheet metal into curves and cylinders and gives full dimensions and assembly instructions.
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How to Make Cutting Shears for Sheet Metal
This manual, which gives full dimensions, describes the making of a machine which would be basic equipment for any workshop producing items in sheet metal, items such as water troughs, fuel tanks, stove pipes, vehicles, and agricultural equipment.
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How to Make the Most of your Tractor
This book is divided into four sections: operating your tractor, maintaining your tractor, carrying out field operations and how to work safely. Presented carefully and clearly, it is well illustrated with diagrams and pictures.
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Human and Animal-powered Water Lifting Devices
The purpose of this study is to provide a state-of-the-art survey of both the technical and the socio-economic aspects of human and animal-powered water lifting. Contents include: Human-powered water-lifters - technical and social aspects, Animal-powered water-lifters - technical and social aspects,...
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The AT Reader
Bringing together a wealth of material, The AT Reader explains the idea, history, development, and practical application of appropriate technologies through a wide range of contexts.
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Designing and Producing Artwork
This book deals with the design and production of artwork. 'Camera-ready' artwork means the material you want printed -completed text and illustrations pasted in position, ready for the printer to make a printing plate. Design and production can involve a wide range of choices and techniques. You as...