"The Chinese Greenhouse is the only complete guide to designing, building, and operating high-performance, earth-sheltered, solar-heated, intelligently glazed, and insulated passive greenhouses, allowing you to grow a variety of vegetables year-round--even in cold climates--in soil or aquaponic grow beds."--

"A career in heating and cooling installation and repair is the perfect choice for those who like to troubleshoot problems and fix things, who enjoy a constantly-changing and rewarding work environment, and who want the opportunity to make a good living without earning a four-year degree. In this book, you'll learn about heating and cooling specialties, typical education paths, the traits you'll need to be a successful technician, salaries for technicians,...

"Establishes minimum regulations for mechanical systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. The IMC was developed with broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials, methods and design.Important changes in the edition include:Clothes dryer exhaust terminals required to be at least 3 feet from any opening into a building.Polyurethane spray-applied foam on the exterior of ducts in attics and crawl spaces required...

"Applicable to residential, commercial, and industrial jobs, this essential handbook puts a wealth of real-world information at your fingertips. HVAC Troubleshooting Guide shows you how to read, interpret, and prepare schedules, mechanical plans, and electrical schematics. This handy resource will aid you in your everyday tasks and keep you up to date with the latest facts, figures, and devices. The book includes numerous illustrations, tables, and...