Discusses the principles of hydraulics and the fundamentals of constructing, operating, and maintaining pumps

Pumps

Science & Math

PHILBIN, Tom

Stewart, Harry L.

Technology

wiley

The world's greatest horse race comes to life in the beautiful pages of this definitive history of the Kentucky Derby.
 Take a front row seat at "the Run for the Roses" with the first comprehensive history of the Kentucky Derby. The Derby is one of America's yearly iconic events that is watched by a huge cross section of the County––from the extravagant hat wearers in "Millionaire's Row" to the rowdy campers in the infield to the millions who watch from their living rooms. 
 This stunning, full–color book is the official reference for the Derby, complete with a comprehensive history of the race, essential facts and statistics, and the gripping stories of dreams won and lost in every Derby since 1875. Relive each exhilarating two minute battle to the finish line as the moments and people who have made the race what it is today are revealed, along with fascinating trivia that every horse lover should know, such as Triple Crown nominees, famous disqualifications, starting post positions of winners, birthplaces, bloodlines, and more.

Two Minutes to Glory: The Official History of the Kentucky Derby

History

Churchill Downs, Inc.

Brodowsky, Pamela K.

Americas

Harper

Take a front row seat at "the Run for the Roses" with the first comprehensive history of the Kentucky Derby.
From mint juleps to the garland of roses, to weeping men and women in the Winner's Circle, Two Minutes to Glory is the official story of the world's greatest horse race—the Kentucky Derby.
This book is chockablock with facts, figures, and statistics on all 132 years of this incredible race. It also contains a capsuled yet detailed history of the race and of Churchill Downs, focusing on all the larger-than-life personalities from Col. M. Lewis Clark, who founded the Derby in 1875, to Col. Matt Winn, who saved it when it was in the stretch, out of breath, about to break down, and in need of a miracle—and beyond that to the present day.
But perhaps the best parts of this lavishly illustrated book are the stories of the races, from 1875 to 2006. It is not a mere recitation of what happened—though there is that—but the human (and horse) stories behind the races, like that of Conn McCreary, who, astride Count Turf in 1951, looked down the track before the gates opened and knew that he was riding not just to win the Derby, but for his life. Or the 2005 race where a seventy-nine-year-old woman named Alice Chandler burst into tears as she watched her 50-1 shot Giacomo roar down the stretch to win—but also cried because she knew that when just a foal, he had previously beaten an opponent called death. This book looks at all the people and horses who made the Derby what it is over the years: trainer Ben A. Jones with six Derby winners; Eddie "Banana Nose" Arcaro and Secretariat, who broke the two-minute barrier and ran the fastest Derby in history; the great owners, the grooms—and all the rest. It is history, yes, but history with heart and soul.
As horsemen say, have a good ride.

It Books

This up-to-minute book follows the story of Barbaro, the Triple Crown contender whose unlikely fight back from almost certain death from a shattered leg and ensuing complications captured the hearts of a nation who responded with a stunning display of love.
In 132 years of derby races, only 11 horses have won the Triple Crown, the last in 1978. Barbaro was a favorite to be the twelfth until May 20, 2006, at the Preakness Stakes, when his jockey, Edgar Prado pulled him up a couple of hundred yards from the starting gate. Subsequent examination revealed that he had virtually exploded bones in his right rear leg so badly that under normal conditions he would have been euthanized right on the track. But his owners, Roy and Gretchen Jackson, chose another path, one filled with anxiety and tears—but also courageous determination to save his life. 
This touching, soaring book—filled with insights from Barbaro's trainers, breeders, caretakers, and owners—follows Barbaro from foal to colt to champion to perfect patient. But In the end it is not just a story of a down-but-not-out champion, but of human beings at their very best.

Barbaro: A Nation's Love Story

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

Collins

Residential building expressions--standard and slang construction terms--advanced-level terminology--trade shortcuts--shop talk. Whenever you're stumped by unfamiliar building jargon, just turn to The Illustrated Dictionary of Building Terms by Tom Philbin. Arranged in an easy-to-use, alphabetical format, this versatile, richly illustrated resource does much more than give you instant definitions of trade terms like ``mud job,'' ``screwed off'' and ``wolves in the walls.'' It also helps you perform hassle-free metric conversions--determine appropriate screw sizes--choose molding types--find low-cost alternatives to traditional lumber--discover the latest building methods--and more.

The Illustrated Dictionary of Building Terms

Reference

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

McGraw-Hill Professional

The Professional Painter's Bible. Brush up on the latest painting methods and technologies. . .discover new and improved materials. . .capitalize on products customized for specific uses. In Tom Philbin's Painting, Staining &amp; Finishing, you get wide-ranging advice on everything from selecting and using the best materials for exterior work. . .to applying the most efficient wood stripping methods. . .to mastering the art of hanging wallpaper. packed with illustrations, case studies, tricks of the trade and time-saving tips, this hands-on guide gives you the know-how to handle any problem solving: tools and equipment; primers; specialty finishes; wood stripping; estimating supplies; interior painting; exterior painting and staining; wallpapering; floor refinishing; metric conversions; more.

Painting, Staining, and Finishing

Arts & Photography

Architecture

The Professional Painter's Bible. Brush up on the latest painting methods and technologies... discover new and improved materials... capitalize on products customized for specific uses. In Tom Philbin's Painting, Staining &amp; Finishing, you get wide-ranging advice on everything from selecting and using the best materials for exterior work... to applying the most efficient wood stripping methods... to mastering the art of hanging wallpaper. packed with illustrations, case studies, tricks of the trade and time-saving tips, this hands-on guide gives you the know-how to handle any problem solving: tools and equipment; primers; specialty finishes; wood stripping; estimating supplies; interior painting; exterior painting and staining; wallpapering; floor refinishing; metric conversions; more.

McGraw=Hill

Home repairs any woman can do,

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Home Improvement & Design

PRENTICE/HALL

The nothing left out home improvement book

Tells how to paint, build porches, counters, and shelves, and install windows, doors, paneling, suspend ceilings, and flooring, and identifies which tasks are most difficult

The Nothing Left Out Home Improvement Book

Prentice Hall Direct

Tells how to paint, build porches, counters, and shelves, and install windows, doors, paneling, suspend ceilings, and flooring, and identifies which tasks are most difficult

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Pumps

Two Minutes to Glory: The Official History of the Kentucky Derby

Two Minutes to Glory: The Official History of the Kentucky Derby

Barbaro: A Nation's Love Story

The Illustrated Dictionary of Building Terms

Painting, Staining, and Finishing

Painting, Staining, and Finishing

Home repairs any woman can do,

The Nothing Left Out Home Improvement Book

The nothing left out home improvement book