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Introduces young men who helped with the statue's construction either in France or later in the United States.

The largest masonry dome on earth, Florence's cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, is a masterpiece of ingenuity and a source of mystery. Historians and engineers have long debated how its architect, kept the dome perfectly aligned and symmetrical as the sides rose and converged toward the center. To test the latest theories, a team of U.S. bricklayers will help build an experimental, mini-Duomo, using period tools and techniques.

"The creation of the first weapon in history that can stalk and kill an enemy on the other side of the globe was far more than clever engineering. As Richard Whittle shows in Predator, it was the most profound development in military and aerospace technology since the intercontinental ballistic missile. Once considered fragile toys, drones were long thought to be of limited utility. The Predator itself was resisted at nearly every turn by the military...

"A volume describing the innovations of Robert Hoyt. Hoyt is developing a robotic technology called SpiderFab that builds spacecraft while in orbit around Earth"--

"The dawn of the 20th century brought with it stunning new technology--technology that would change the world--and public personalities that were larger than life. Relive the heady days at the birth of the modern age, and discover its more sobering moments, with this exceptional compilation of documentaries."--Container.

Guides viewers step-by-step through the construction of a sturdy deck, from pouring the foundation to applying the decorative trim. Learn trade secrets for attaching a secure ledger board, maintaining a square structure, building steps, and working with composite materials.

Set in England as it emerges from the Dark Ages, an idealistic mason makes it his life's work to build a cathedral in Kingsbridge, but political turmoil and intrigue threaten to destroy his plans.

Larry Haun shows how to build the roof of a basic 1,600 square foot house starting from the tops of the walls through installing the lookouts and purlins.

After Brian and Mia break Dom out of jail, they find themselves trapped in Rio de Janeiro and on the run from the law. Now one last job stands between them and freedom, but will they make it before the corrupt businessmen, or the feds, catch up to them? "It delivers the most entertaining 'Fast and Furious' adventure while also getting 2011's summer movie season off on the right lead foot."--Washington Post. "Inventive action sequences, deft stunt...

The six-part series follows some of the world's most extraordinary railway journeys from above and on the ground, taking the audience on an adventure of a lifetime. We fly above spectacular scenery and explore exceptional engineering; meeting the people who maintain and run these incredible railroads as well as those who live alongside them.