Development studies
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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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Upgrading Micro Hydro in Sri Lanka
This book is a case study in technology transfer and demonstration, although it also reviews the implications for possible village use and for the country as a whole.
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Wood Stove Dissemination
A collection of papers from an international workshop on the dissemination of improved stoves. The papers are presented in three sections: Part 1 - considers issues involved in wood-stove dissemination, Part 2 - contains eight case studies of projects in Guatemala, Sri Lanka and Africa and Part 3 -...
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Rural Transport in Developing Countries
An important and wide-ranging survey of transport policies in developing countries, illustrated by nine case-studies.
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Small Hydro Power in China
An account of how the Chinese achieved a long-term programme to provide rural areas with electricity. Contains lessons for other countries faced with energy provision problems.
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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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The Stove Project Manual
S Joseph, Y Shanahan, W Stewart
Detailed guidelines for project managers interested or involved in stoves programs
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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...
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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.