Intermediate technology books

A comprehensive survey of the technologies for making a wide range of products from chess-men to armchairs, from...  Read More >>

This book is an introduction to the principles of drying and gives an indication of the range of technologies available,...  Read More >>

Manual oil extraction from peanuts or other soft oil-seeds can be a viable enterprise for small businesses. This...  Read More >>

This book highlights the broad range of expertise that exists...  Read More >>

The current design in this manual has evolved from the Bangladesh original into a fully portable pump with both...  Read More >>

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The Power Guide will facilitate decision making by providing guidelines most appropriate renewable energy source...  Read More >>

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This book is essential reading for anyone involved in milling in developing countries, and the target reader is...  Read More >>

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This publication reviews the wide range of beancurd varieties available, the principles used in their manufacture...  Read More >>

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This guide aims to assist development workers in assessing their needs and choosing and implementing an appropriate...  Read More >>

This book examines the pros and cons of the local production of carpentry hand-tools as opposed to their importation....  Read More >>

Addresses technical, scientific, and social aspects of fostering scientific collaboration using information technology....  Read More >>

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Tools for Agriculture is a guide to small-scale farming equipment which offers information to smallholder farmers,...  Read More >>

Technological issues and options facing small/medium enterprises in urban and rural settings in developing and advanced...  Read More >>

The experience at Chenkumbi in central Malawi has demonstrated that vertical shaft kiln technology (VSK) can be...  Read More >>

Written and designed for development workers, farmers and agricultural fieldworkers, researchers and extensionists,...  Read More >>

Describes the Turkana rainwater harvesting project, a water-conservation technology based on priorities identified...  Read More >>

Analyses an innovation in rural development, whereby groups of landless labourers are helped to invest in irrigation...  Read More >>

Small solar powered devices are in use in developing countries for lighting, vaccine refrigeration, and water pumping...  Read More >>