Prefabulous: The House of Your Dreams Delivered Fresh from the Factory

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This is the only book that gives homeowners who are dreaming about building or planning to build a new home the good and the bad on all types of prefabricated houses. Shows that prefabricated can be mainstream traditional design and does not have to look like a mobile home or a modular "Dwell" box.

Prefabulous describes the many systems available for prefabricating all or parts of a new home, including timber frame and log, as well as modular, panelized, structural insulated panels, steel framing and concrete systems, which are relatively new. Prefabulous describes these systems, compares their advantages and disadvantages, and shows beautiful examples of houses built using these techniques. Although all of these "prefabricated" houses look very different, all of them were manufactured partially or almost completely in a controlled factory environment and transported to the home site to be erected. As a group these systems offer a faster, more energy-efficient, and sometimes more cost-efficient method of building.

Includes a foreword by Not So Big House author Sarah Susanka, who writes: "For homeowners who want to know the options, the advantages and disadvantages of those options, and to see how those prefabricated parts come together into a good, attractive home, read this book."

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Prefabulous.......2007-09-20

Very informative book. A must read for anyone thinking of building an upscale prefab house.

Fabulous is right!.......2007-08-24

Sheri Koones has done another remarkable job showing the benefits and cusomization capabilities of systems-built homes. The press has made 'pre-fab' a common term over the last few years, and this book helps to showcase the many types of quality, code-compliant, factory built homes. As Executive Director of the Building Systems Councils at the National Association of Home Builders, I know many of our members own copies of this book and are proud to see systems-built homes get the recognition they deserve for being such great ways to build. The book is extremely well done, outlining the types, options, floorplans, and design choices of systems-built homes. There is no other book like it.

Long on promise, short on substance.......2007-08-23

I purchased this book along with another book about "modular" homes by the same author titled "Modular Mansions". I am terribly disappointed by both the books and I am leaving this same exact review for the other book as well.

The book is nothing more than pretty pictures. It offers very little in substance. While the book does profile several large houses constructed in a modular fashion, the author seem to have neither the inclination nor the construction background to discuss the meat and potatoes issues. The book is sprinkled with platitudes and how various home owners chose to decorate their homes. I would have liked to see discussions about how the actual construction was accomplished, what the pitfalls have been, some rudimentary floor plans etc. An in-depth profile of at least one of the houses including perhaps a sit-down with the architect as to how the pieces fit together would have been better than the sheer fluff that fills the pages.

It seems the author was exposed to the modular way of building homes rather by accident and while she seems genuinely enthusiastic about this method, she does not possess proper education/training/experience to guide a reader properly. Instead, she chose to produce this coffee table book that is pretty to look at but offers little else. I was suckered by the promise of modular homes into ordering both the "coffee table" books by this author at the same time and both are equally disappointing.

Modular type of construction does offer some promise in very specific cases for an educated home owner/builder that can take advantage of the efficiencies of this method while avoiding the various pitfalls. But do not buy these books expecting to be educated. You are better of researching somewhere else where true professionals offer advice in this area.

Extraordinary Approach To Housing.......2007-07-23

I had no idea factory built homes existed at anything close to this level of detail, craftsmanship, beauty, variety, durability and more.

This is an excellent book which incorporates all the major types of factory built homes outside of manufactured homes and mobile homes. I now have an entirely new perspective on the current and future state of housing in our country, especially here in Miami, Florida.

As a result of this tremendous "discovery," I am putting together a team of dedicated professionals to assess the viability of the construction applications (residential, commercial and otherwise) featured in this book for the South Florida market.

Every one of my colleagues, friends, family and others have been absolutely amazed at the contents of this book.

You will not be disappointed with this outstanding piece of work even if you employ its use for educational or edification purposes only, or just as a conversation piece for your coffee table.

FAB.......2007-06-08

This book is very helpful in learning about the different choices you have for building. Worth buying if you are looking for something besides standard stick built house.

$8 million Frionor factory in Thailand boosts tropical seafood output.: An article from: Quick Frozen Foods International

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$8 million Frionor factory in Thailand boosts tropical seafood output.: An article from: Quick Frozen Foods International
Jorg Rudiger
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This digital document is an article from Quick Frozen Foods International, published by E.W. Williams Publications, Inc. on January 1, 1998. The length of the article is 1007 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The growing demand for warmwater seafood products has prodded Frionor to double the capacity of its 6,400 sq m factory in Bangkok, Thailand. From a little more than 2,000 tons, Norway-based Frionor invested $8 million into the facility to expand its capacity for value-added shrimp, cephalopods, shellfish and snapper products to at least 4,500 tons annually on a single extended shift. Australia, Europe and the US are Frionor's largest markets, but it also counts Thailand as one of its markets. The company also takes pride in being the first to introduce frozen seafood products.

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Title: $8 million Frionor factory in Thailand boosts tropical seafood output.
Author: Jorg Rudiger
Publication: Quick Frozen Foods International (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 1998
Publisher: E.W. Williams Publications, Inc.
Volume: v39 Issue: n3 Page: p56(2)

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Air Force delivery of first F-105D. (Factory Fresh).(Republic Aviation Corporation's ): An article from: Airpower

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Air Force delivery of first F-105D. (Factory Fresh).(Republic Aviation Corporation's ): An article from: Airpower

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This digital document is an article from Airpower, published by Sentry Books, Inc. on March 1, 2003. The length of the article is 447 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Air Force delivery of first F-105D. (Factory Fresh).(Republic Aviation Corporation's )
Publication: Airpower (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2003
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Volume: 33 Issue: 2 Page: 54(5)

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Epoxy coatings brighten business.: An article from: Food Processing

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Epoxy coatings brighten business.: An article from: Food Processing
James R. Eilers
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This digital document is an article from Food Processing, published by Putman Media, Inc. on March 1, 1992. The length of the article is 991 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Cascadian Fruit Shippers takes pride in its clean, attractive fruit packing facilities in Wenatchee, WA. The plant is painted almost totally white, with some blue for decoration. Epoxy coatings were used to cover the concrete floors and much of the equipment because it is easy to maintain. The bright facility leads to good worker morale and contributes to Cascadian's good reputation in Japan where cherries are exported for retail sale.

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Title: Epoxy coatings brighten business.
Author: James R. Eilers
Publication: Food Processing (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 1992
Publisher: Putman Media, Inc.
Volume: v53 Issue: n3 Page: p90(2)

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Irwin & Johnson factories gear up for increased production of rebounding hake.: An article from: Quick Frozen Foods International

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This digital document is an article from Quick Frozen Foods International, published by E.W. Williams Publications, Inc. on October 1, 1994. The length of the article is 560 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Irwin & Johnson Ltd. is the largest seafood company in South Africa. It is also the largest frozen food manufacturer in the country. It is particularly well-known for its processed hake products, most of which are sourced internally from the South African hake fishery catch, estimated at 115,000 tons in 1993. In recent years, the company has shifted its hake production to value-added items such as skinless, boneless fillets and reformed loins.

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Title: Irwin & Johnson factories gear up for increased production of rebounding hake.
Publication: Quick Frozen Foods International (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1994
Publisher: E.W. Williams Publications, Inc.
Volume: v36 Issue: n2 Page: p110(1)

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Lockheed Vega: record-breaking wooden wonder.(Factory Fresh): An article from: Airpower

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Lockheed Vega: record-breaking wooden wonder.(Factory Fresh): An article from: Airpower

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This digital document is an article from Airpower, published by Sentry Books, Inc. on September 1, 2004. The length of the article is 986 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Lockheed Vega: record-breaking wooden wonder.(Factory Fresh)
Publication: Airpower (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2004
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Volume: 34 Issue: 9 Page: 56(5)

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'The rollout': Eastern's new DC-7B Golden Falcon.(Factory Fresh): An article from: Airpower

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This digital document is an article from Airpower, published by Sentry Books, Inc. on July 1, 2004. The length of the article is 496 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: 'The rollout': Eastern's new DC-7B Golden Falcon.(Factory Fresh)
Publication: Airpower (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2004
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Volume: 34 Issue: 7 Page: 10(4)

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Sundaram Plastics thrives at its location; fresh winds, blue skies and cows in the field are hardly a setting for a factory. Yet, it couldn't be a better ... : An article from: Plastics & Rubber Asia

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Sundaram Plastics thrives at its location; fresh winds, blue skies and cows in the field are hardly a setting for a factory. Yet, it couldn't be a better ... : An article from: Plastics & Rubber Asia

Manufacturer: Plastics & Rubber Asia Ltd.
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0009FQYOC
Release Date: 2005-07-30

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This digital document is an article from Plastics & Rubber Asia, published by Plastics & Rubber Asia Ltd. on August 1, 2002. The length of the article is 661 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Sundaram Plastics thrives at its location; fresh winds, blue skies and cows in the field are hardly a setting for a factory. Yet, it couldn't be a better location for Indian custom moulder Sundaram Plastics. (Processor Report).
Publication: Plastics & Rubber Asia (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2002
Publisher: Plastics & Rubber Asia Ltd.
Volume: 17 Issue: 112 Page: S10(2)

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David Brubaker
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We have the safest, most reliable, and most nutritious food supply of any nation on Earth. Nonetheless, the consolidation and industrialization of farms have put our food sources at risk. This book describes the dangers and suggests alternatives.

Fresh plains of Edendale;: The history of the Edendale district and the dairy factory around which Edendale grew

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Fresh plains of Edendale;: The history of the Edendale district and the dairy factory around which Edendale grew
Patricia I Wilson
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Stochastic learning and optimization is a multidisciplinary subject that has wide applications in modern engineering, social, and financial problems, including those in Internet and wireless communications, manufacturing, robotics, logistics, biomedical systems, and investment science. This book is unique in the following aspects.

(Four areas in one book) This book covers various disciplines in learning and optimization, including perturbation analysis (PA) of discrete-event dynamic systems, Markov decision processes (MDP)s), reinforcement learning (RL), and adaptive control, within a unified framework.
(A simple approach to MDPs) This book introduces MDP theory through a simple approach based on performance difference formulas. This approach leads to results for the n-bias optimality with long-run average-cost criteria and Blackwell's optimality without discounting.
(Event-based optimization) This book introduces the recently developed event-based optimization approach, which opens up a research direction in overcoming or alleviating the difficulties due to the curse of dimensionality issue by utilizing the system's special features.
(Sample-path construction) This book emphasizes physical interpretations based on the sample-path construction.

Stochastic Theory and Control: Proceedings of a Workshop held in Lawrence, Kansas (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences)

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Stochastic Theory and Control: Proceedings of a Workshop held in Lawrence, Kansas (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences)

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The Workshop on Stochastic Theory and Control, sponsored by the NSF and KU, with co-technical sponsorship of the CSS, was held on October 18-20, 2001 at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. A group of leading scholars in the field of stochastic theory and control, gathered at this event to discuss leading-edge topics of stochastic control, which includes risk sensitive control, adaptive control, mathematics of finance, estimation, identification, optimal control, nonlinear filtering, stochastic differential equations, stochastic partial differential equations, and stochastic theory and its applications. The workshop provided an opportunity for all of stochastic control researchers to network and discuss cutting-edge technologies and applications, teaching, and future directions of stochastic control.

Time Series Analysis, Identification and Adaptive Filtering

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Time Series Analysis, Identification and Adaptive Filtering
Daniel Graupe
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Identification and stochastic control with application to flight control turbulence

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Identification and stochastic control with application to flight control turbulence
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