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How to draw - CARS
by Praca Zbiorowa
How to draw - Motorcycles
How to draw - Planes
Major Disasters of the World
A book on the world's biggest disasters - natural ones, epidemic plagues and diseases, man-made disasters, and accidents
What Is Relativity ?
by L. D. Landau, G. B. Rumer
A pair of eminent Russian theoretical physicists offer a captivating view of the paradoxes inherent to the special theory of relativity. Written in a straightforward fashion, the text uses familiar objects (e.g., trains, rulers, and clocks) to illuminate
Safety and Security at Sea
by D S Bist, Master Mariner
Safety and Security at Sea is concerned with the safe operation of ships and consequently with preventing errors and oversights. This book contributes to safety where it is most effective - right at the site of work, on board the ship itself. It is here,
Top Tunning
by Frits Loos
Is tuning an art? Throughout this book we'll show you 40 personalised masterpieces. It will include French, Italian, German, Asian and American cars showing amazing images and technical sheets.
The Big Sticker Book of Bugs (Sticker Books)
by Yuval Zommer
Following the success of The Big Book of Bugs, here is an interactive book that brings the world of bugs to a child's fingertips. The activities in the book invite children to draw, color, decorate, and place bugs in their natural habitats, encouraging children to engage with the information as they play. Children are first introduced to Freddy the Fly (who many will remember from The Big Book of Bugs) who buzzes with readers through the book, explaining each activity. The book includes stickers and activities relating to over fifteen different bugs and at its center features eight pages packed with more than 500 reusable stickers printed on clear backing, so the insects blend seamlessly into their surroundings. Yuval Zommer's illustrations are rich and artistic, inspiring creative thinking while introducing children to the natural world.
Into the Black: The electrifying true story of how the first flight of the Space Shuttle nearly ended in disaster
by Rowland White
On 12th April 1981 a revolutionary new spacecraft blasted off from Florida on her maiden flight. NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia was the most advanced flying machine ever built – the high watermark of post-war aviation development. A direct descendant of the record-breaking X-planes the likes of which Chuck Yeager had tested in the skies over the Mojave Desert, Columbia was a winged rocket plane, the size of an airliner, capable of flying to space and back before being made ready to fly again. She was the world's first real spaceship.
On board were men with the Right Stuff. The Shuttle's Commander, moonwalker John Young, was already a veteran of five spaceflights. Alongside him, Pilot Bob Crippen was making his first, but Crip, taken in by the space agency after the cancellation of a top secret military space station programme in 1969, had worked on the Shuttle's development for a decade. Never before had a crew been so well prepared for their mission.
Yet less than an hour after Young and Crippen's spectacular departure from the Cape it was clear that all was not well. Tiles designed to protect Columbia from the blowtorch burn of re-entry were missing from the heatshield. If the damage to their ship was too great the astronauts would be unable to return safely to earth. But neither they nor mission control possessed any way of knowing.
Instead, NASA turned to the National Reconnaissance Office, a spy agency hidden deep inside the Pentagon whose very existence was classified. To help, the NRO would attempt something that had never been done before. Success would require skill, pinpoint timing and luck …
Drawing on brand new interviews with astronauts and engineers, archive material and newly declassified documents, Rowland White, bestselling author of Vulcan 607, has pieced together the dramatic untold story of the mission for the first time. Into the Black is a thrilling race against time; a gripping high stakes cold-war story, and a celebration of a beyond the state-of-the-art machine that, hailed as one of the seven new wonders of the world, rekindled our passion for spaceflight.
*With a foreword by Astronaut Richard Truly*
'Beautifully researched and written, Into the Black tells the true, complete story of the Space Shuttle better than it's ever been told before.'
Colonel Chris Hadfield, former Astronaut and Space Station Commander
'Brilliantly revealed, Into the Black is the finely tuned true story of the first flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Rowland White has magnificently laid bare the unknown dangers and unseen hazards of that first mission … Once read, not forgotten.'
Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life
by Helen Czerski
Just as Freakonomics brought economics to life, so Storm in a Teacup brings physics into our daily lives and makes it fascinating.
Our world is full of patterns. If you pour milk into your tea and give it a stir, you'll see a swirl, a spiral of two fluids, before the two liquids mix completely. The same pattern is found elsewhere too. Look down on the Earth from space, and you'll find similar swirls in the clouds, made where warm air and cold air waltz.
In Storm in a Teacup, Helen Czerski links the little things we see every day with the big world we live in. Each chapter begins with something small – popcorn, coffee stains and refrigerator magnets – and uses it to explain some of the most important science and technology of our time.
This is physics as the toolbox of science - a toolbox we need in order to make sense of what is around us and arrive at decisions about the future, from medical advances to solving our future energy needs. It is also physics as the toy box of science: physics as fun, as never before.
by William Burt
The Volkswagen Bus in not just a vehicle - it's a movement. This lighthearted look at the Transporter's long and colorful life includes 50 years of history and an abundance of full color photographs. Trace this legendary and easily recognizable vehicle's
by Guy Norris, Mark Wagner
Documents the development, design, construction, delivery, and flight of the most important jetliner in a generation -- all color photography, much of it air-to-air.
The Little Book of John Deere
by Don MacMillan
John Deere tractors are the most popular tractors and hold a prominent place in agriculture's history and present. The Little Book of John Deere book pays tribute to this famous manufacturer by combining fabulous four-color photographs, historical b
Trees of the world
by Graeme Matthews
Insects: An Edible Field Guide
by Stefan Gates
Ever been tempted by the thought of trying juicy deep fried mealworms, proteinrich cricket flower, or swapping your Walkers for salt and vinegar flavoured grasshoppers? If so then you are not alone! Over 2 billion people regularly eat insects as part of their diet, and the world is home to around 1,900 edible insect species.
For adventurous foodies and daring dieters comes the newest way to save the planet, eat more protein, and tickle taste buds. But this isn't an insect cookbook. Instead it's an informative field guide: exploring the origins of insect eating, offering tips on finding edible bugs and serving up a few delicious ideas of how to eat them once you've tracked them down!
It includes a comprehensive list on edible insects and where to find them, how to prepare them, their versatile usage and nutritional value as well as a few recipes. A bug-eating checklist covering all known edible bugs so readers can mark off the ones they've eaten and seek out new delicacies concludes the book.
This is a perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful, and adventurous side of entomophagy.
How to Make a Spaceship: A Band of Renegades, an Epic Race and the Birth of Private Space Flight
by Julian Guthrie, Sir Richard Branson
Afterword by Professor Stephen Hawking
"Reads like a thriller - and reveals many secrets... one of the great entrepreneurial stories of our time" (Washington Post)
From the age of eight, when he watched Apollo 11 land on the Moon, Peter Diamandis's singular goal was to get to space. When he realized NASA was winding down manned space flight, he set out on one of the great entrepreneurial adventure stories of our time. If the government wouldn't send him to space, he would create a private space flight industry himself.
In the 1990s, this idea was the stuff of science fiction. Undaunted, Diamandis found inspiration in the golden age of aviation. He discovered that Charles Lindbergh made his transatlantic flight to win a $25,000 prize. The flight made Lindbergh the most famous man on earth and galvanized the airline industry. Why, Diamandis thought, couldn't the same be done for space flight?
The story of the bullet-shaped SpaceShipOne, and the other teams in the hunt for a $10 million prize is an extraordinary tale of making the impossible possible. In the end, as Diamandis dreamed, the result wasn't just a victory for one team; it was the foundation for a new industry.
Goethe on Nature and on Science
by Charles Sherrington
First published in 1949, as the second edition of a 1942 original, this book presents a concise discussion of Goethe's relationship with science and nature. It was formed from the content of the Philip Maurice Deneke Lecture for 1942, which was delivered by Sir Charles Sherrington at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. Notes are incorporated at the end of the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Goethe and the history of science.
Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space
by Janna Levin
The full inside story of the detection of gravitational waves at LIGO, one of the most ambitious feats in scientific history
*Selected as a Book of the Year 2016 in the Sunday Times*
'This is empirical poetry. A fascinating tale of human curiosity beautifully told, and with black holes and lasers too' Robin Ince
In 1916 Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves: miniscule ripples in the very fabric of spacetime generated by unfathomably powerful events. If such vibrations could somehow be recorded, we could observe our universe for the first time through sound: the hissing of the Big Bang, the low tones of merging galaxies, the drumbeat of two black holes collapsing into one…
In 2016 a team of hundreds of scientists at work on a billion-dollar experiment made history when they announced the first ever detection of a gravitational wave, confirming Einstein's prediction a century ago.
Based on complete access to LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) and the scientists who created it, Black Hole Blues offers a first-hand account of this astonishing achievement: an intimate story of cutting-edge science at its most awe-inspiring and ambitious.
by Patrick Paternie
Witness the revival of the immortal Mini Cooper ! This miracle of compact packaging and innovative engineering design has been updated as a modern car with hip new styling and a legitimate pedigree. Explore the development of the Mini Cooper and learn how
Classic John Deere Tractors
by Randy Leffingwell
Best-selling author Randy Leffingwell has done it again with this extraordinary, full-color history that brings the story of the great John Deere farm tractors to life. Detailed coverage from the first Waterloo Boys through the development of the Poppin J
John Couch Adams and the Discovery of Neptune
by Harold Spencer Jones
Originally published in 1947, this book presents a concise account of the role of John Couch Adams (1819–92) in the discovery of Neptune. Excerpts from Adams' letters are incorporated throughout the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in astronomy and the history of science.
Tales and Poems
by Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston in 1809, the son of itinerant actors who left him an orphan in 1811. He became a ward of Richmond merchant John Allan and from 1815 to 1820 lived with the family in London.
Upon his return, Poe received schooling in Richmond before attending the University of Virginia for a year. In 1827, he clashed with Allan and left for Boston, where he joined the army and published a slender volume, Tamerlane and Other Poems. He later attended the US Military Academy until his dismissal in 1831.
The poet moved to Baltimore and began writing for magazines in 1832: three years later he secured a position with the Southern Literary Messenger in Richmond and married his cousin, Virginia Clemm. Relocating in New York, Poe endured great hardship but in 1838 published his only novel, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym. In October 1849, he collapsed in Baltimore and died in hospital.
Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs: The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe
by Lisa Randall
66 million years ago, a ten-mile-wide object from outer space hurtled into the Earth at incredible speed. The impact annihilated the dinosaurs, along with three-quarters of the other species on the planet. But what if this catastrophe was the sign of something greater: an opening vista onto the interconnectedness of the universe itself?
This is the story of the astounding forces that underpin our existence; a horizon-expanding tour of the cosmos that unifies what we know about the universe with new thinking. From the far-flung reaches of space, the makeup of the universe and our solar system's place within it, to the mysterious and elusive stuff of dark matter and how it affects life here on Earth.
Random Seas And Design Of Maritime Structures (3Rd Edition) (Advanced Series on Ocean Engineering )
by Yoshimi Goda
Random waves are the most important constituent of the sea environment, as they make the design of maritime structures quite different from that of structures on land. In this book, the concept of random waves for the design of breakwaters, seawalls, and harbor structures is fully explored for easy comprehension by practicing engineers. Theoretical aspects are also discussed in detail for further studies by graduate students and researchers.
Earthmasters. The Dawn of the Age of Climate Engineering
by Hamilton Clive
This book goes to the heart of the unfolding reality of the twenty-first century: international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have all failed and before the end of the century Earth is projected to be warmer than it has been for 15 million years. The question, "can the crisis be avoided?" has been superseded by a more frightening one, "what can be done to prevent the devastation of the living world?". And the disturbing answer, now under wide discussion both within and outside the scientific community, is to seize control of the very climate of the Earth itself. Clive Hamilton begins by exploring the range of technologies now being developed in the field of geoengineering – the intentional, enduring, large-scale manipulation of Earth's climate system. He lays out the arguments for and against climate engineering, and reveals the extent of vested interests linking researchers, venture capitalists, and corporations. He then examines what it means for human beings to be making plans to control the planet's atmosphere, probes the uneasiness we feel with the notion of exercising technological mastery over nature, and challenges the ways we think about ourselves and our place in the natural world.
The Special Theory of Relativity
by David Bohm
In these inspiring lectures David Bohm explores Albert Einstein's celebrated Theory of Relativity that transformed forever the way we think about time and space. Yet for Bohm the implications of the theory were far more revolutionary both in scope and impact even than this. Stepping back from dense theoretical and scientific detail in this eye-opening work, Bohm describes how the notion of relativity strikes at the heart of our very conception of the universe, regardless of whether we are physicists or philosophers.
Godel's Proof
by Ernest Nagel
'Nagel and Newman accomplish the wondrous task of clarifying the argumentative outline of Kurt Godel's celebrated logic bomb.' – The Guardian
In 1931 the mathematical logician Kurt Godel published a revolutionary paper that challenged certain basic assumptions underpinning mathematics and logic. A colleague of physicist Albert Einstein, his theorem proved that mathematics was partly based on propositions not provable within the mathematical system. The importance of Godel's Proof rests upon its radical implications and has echoed throughout many fields, from maths to science to philosophy, computer design, artificial intelligence, even religion and psychology. While others such as Douglas Hofstadter and Roger Penrose have published bestsellers based on Godel's theorem, this is the first book to present a readable explanation to both scholars and non-specialists alike. A gripping combination of science and accessibility, Godel's Proof by Nagel and Newman is for both mathematicians and the idly curious, offering those with a taste for logic and philosophy the chance to satisfy their intellectual curiosity.
Kurt Godel (1906 – 1978) Born in Brunn, he was a colleague of physicist Albert Einstein and professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, N.J.
ABC of Relativity
by Bertrand Russell
First published in 1925, Bertrand Russell's ABC of Relativity was considered a masterwork of its time, contributing significantly to the mass popularisation of science. Authoritative and accessible, it provides a remarkable introductory guide to Einstein's theory of Relativity for a general readership. One of the most definitive reference guides of its kind, and written by one of the twentieth century's most influential philosophers, ABC of Relativity continues to be as relevant today as it was on first publication.
The Meaning of Relativity
by Albert Einstein
The world would be a very different place if it were not for Albert Einstein. Like Newton and Galileo before him, this remarkable scientist changed forever mankind's understanding of the universe. In 1921, five years after proclaiming his general theory of relativity, Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in recognition of his remarkable achievements. In the same year he travelled to the United States to give four lectures that consolidated his theory and sought to explain its meaning to a new audience. These lectures were published the following year as The Meaning of Relativity, which he revised with each new edition until his death. It remains a key work for anyone wishing to discover at first hand the workings of one of the most inspiring minds of the twentieth century.
Chevy Small-Block V-8
by Mike Mueller
Since its introduction in 1955, the Chevrolet small-block V-8 has been one of America's most popular, powerful, and desirable engines. Small-blocks have powered everything from Corvettes and hot rods to family sedans, stock cars, drag racers, Trans-Am car
BMX Trix & Techniques for the Park and Street
by Tony Donaldson
Since emerging in the late 1960s, BMX has diversified into four disciplines: vert (ramp riding and dirt jumps), street, freestyle (flatland), and, of course, the sport that started it all and gave the bikes their name-bicycle motocross, or racing.BMX Trix
How to Raise Chickens
by Christine Heinrichs
Whichever comes first for you, the chicken or the egg, this book shows you what to do next. In this hands-on, easy-to-use guidebook, longtime chicken breeder and poultry expert Christine Heinrichs tells you everything you need to know to raise chickens in
The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors
When youre "out in the field" scouting for John Deere tractors, dont forget to take along this first-ever full-color pocket guidebook to these popular tractors! This convenient, easy-to-use guide puts a wealth of information right into your hands! Youll f
Ford Farm Tractors
In this beautifully illustrated history of Fords tractors, author and photographer Randy Leffingwell celebrates the Ford family of tractors from their development to modern day. Research and photography, courtesy of the Henry Ford Museum Archives, brings
The Field Guide to Ford Tractors
by Robert N. Pripps, Andrew Morland
This brightly illustrated, easy-to-use field guide puts a wealth of knowledge about Ford tractors at your fingertips. With brief histories, model runs, specification details, and much more, the entries identify a full range of tractors from Fordson in pre
The Field Guide to Chickens
by Pam Percy
The story of the chicken traces the interactions of cultures around the globe. From Southeast Asia 8,000 years ago, chickens spread to ancient China and Japan, the Middle East, Europe during the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, and, from there, the worl
On Space and Time
by Shahn Majid
This book gets to the heart of science by asking a fundamental question about its essence: what is the true nature of space and time? Both defy modern physics and scientists find themselves continually searching for answers. This unique volume brings together world leaders in cosmology, particle physics, quantum gravity, mathematics, philosophy and theology, to provide fresh insights into the deep structure of space and time. In an attempt to understand the question, subjects ranging from dark matter to the philosophical and theological implications of spacetime are covered, ensuring that the issue is thoroughly explored. Interesting and thought-provoking answers provide a well-rounded read.
The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone
by Brian Merchant
The secret history of the invention that changed everything-
and became the most profitable product in the world.
Odds are that as you read this, an iPhone is within reach. But before Steve Jobs introduced us to "the one device," as he called it, a cell phone was merely what you used to make calls on the go.
How did the iPhone transform our world and turn Apple into the most valuable company ever? Veteran technology journalist Brian Merchant reveals the inside story you won't hear from Cupertino-based on his exclusive interviews with the engineers, inventors, and developers who guided every stage of the iPhone's creation.
This deep dive takes you from inside One Infinite Loop to 19th century France to WWII America, from the driest place on earth to a Kenyan pit of toxic e-waste, and even deep inside Shenzhen's notorious "suicide factories." It's a firsthand look at how the cutting-edge tech that makes the world work-touch screens, motion trackers, and even AI-made their way into our pockets.
The One Device is a roadmap for design and engineering genius, an anthropology of the modern age, and an unprecedented view into one of the most secretive companies in history. This is the untold account, ten years in the making, of the device that changed everything.
Shark Drunk: The Art of Catching a Large Shark from a Tiny Rubber Dinghy in a Big Ocean
by Morten Strøksnes, Tiina Nunnally
'A fine book. A hymn of love to the sea... Deserves to be read widely' James Rebanks, author of A Shepherd's Life
In the great depths surrounding the remote Lofoten islands in Norway lives the Greenland shark. Twenty-six feet in length and weighing more than a tonne, it can live for 200 years. Its fluorescent green, parasite-covered eyes are said to hypnotise its prey, and its meat is so riddled with poison that, when consumed, it sends people into a hallucinatory trance.
Armed with little more than their wits and a tiny rubber boat, Morten Strøksnes and his friend Hugo set out in pursuit of this enigmatic creature. Drawing on science, poetry, history, ecology and mythology, Shark Drunk is the story of their quixotic quest. Together, they tackle existential questions, experience the best and worst nature can throw at them, and explore the astonishing life teeming at the ocean's depths.
Shark Drunk is, in part, the tale of two men in a very small boat on the trail of a very big fish. It is also a story of obsession, enchantment and adventure. Above all, it is a love song to the sea, in all its mystery, hardship, wonder and life-giving majesty.
Television: Technology and Cultural Form
by Raymond Williams
Television: Technology and Cultural Form was first published in 1974, long before the dawn of multi-channel TV, or the reality and celebrity shows that now pack the schedules. Yet Williams' analysis of television's history, its institutions, programmes and practices, and its future prospects, remains remarkably prescient. Williams stresses the importance of technology in shaping the cultural form of television, while always resisting the determinism of McLuhan's dictum that 'the medium is the message'. If the medium really is the message, Williams asks, what is left for us to do or say? Williams argues that, on the contrary, we as viewers have the power to disturb, disrupt and to distract the otherwise cold logic of history and technology - not just because television is part of the fabric of our daily lives, but because new technologies continue to offer opportunities, momentarily outside the sway of transnational corporations or the grasp of media moguls, for new forms of self and political expression.
Discovering Mathematics with Maple
by Stroeker, R.J., Kaashoek, J.F.
This text introduces Maple, showing how a computer algebra system most naturally fits into a mathematically oriented work environment.
You Are the Universe: Discovering Your Cosmic Self and Why It Matters
by Dr Deepak Chopra, Menas Kafatos
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'The rock star of the new spirituality' The Guardian
In this book, that combines cutting edge science with real world applications, Chopra and Kafatos redefine our nature of reality and what is possible.
Here they ask 9 questions:
What Came Before the Big Bang?
Why Does the Universe Fit Together So Perfectly?
Where Did Time Come From?
What Is the Universe Made Of?
Is There Design in the Universe?
Is the Quantum World Linked to Everyday Life?
Do We Live in a Conscious Universe?
How Did Life First Begin?
Does the brain create the mind?
You Are The Universe offers answers that open up new possibilities for all of us to lead more fruitful, peaceful and successful lives.
Time's 'Man of the Century', Albert Einstein is the unquestioned founder of modern physics. His theory of relativity is the most important scientific idea of the modern era. In this short book Einstein explains, using the minimum of mathematical terms, the basic ideas and principles of the theory which has shaped the world we live in today. Unsurpassed by any subsequent books on relativity, this remains the most popular and useful exposition of Einstein's immense contribution to human knowledge.
On Aggression
by Konrad Lorenz
Konrad Lorenz was the author of some of the most popular books ever published about animals, including the best-selling Man Meets Dog and King Solomon's Ring. On Aggression is one of his finest works, as well as the most controversial. Through an insightful and characteristically entertaining survey of animal behaviour, the Nobel Prize winner tracks the evolution of aggression throughout the animal world. He also raises some startling questions when he applies his observations of animal psychology to humankind. His conclusions caused an unprecedented controversy, culminating in a statement adopted by UNESCO in 1989 which appeared to condemn his work. Whether or not Lorenz actually claimed aggression is hard-wired into the human psyche, and that war is an inevitable result, is something readers can decide upon for themselves. However you react, there can be no doubting that in today's violent world this powerful work remains of paramount importance.
Gadget Book
by DK
Bluetooth, HDTV, SEMs, PSP and Wii, your child's world is full of cool gadgets and clever technology - want them to know how it all works? Watch them open up the cool lenticular cover of this paperback edition to reveal what's inside their games console,
Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay.
by Murdy Edward O.| Musick John A.
The only comprehensive field guide to the Chesapeake's fishes, this book is an indispensable resource for both anglers and students of the Bay. Vivid illustrations by Val Kells complement the expertise of researchers Edward O. Murdy and John A. Musick. They describe fishes that inhabit waters ranging from low-salinity estuaries to the point where the Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. Key features of this field guide include - full-color illustrations of more than 200 species - text that is presented adjacent to illustrations for easy reference - detailed descriptions of physical characteristics, range, occurrence in the Bay, reproduction, diet, and statistics from fisheries research - spot illustrations that highlight critical features of certain fish - illustrations of juveniles when they look different from adults - appendices that include identification keys Formatted as a compact field guide for students, scientists, researchers, and fishers, "Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay" should be a standard passenger on any boat that plies the Chesapeake's waters.
Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants. Easy to Pick, Easy to Prepare
by Musselman Lytton John| Wiggins Harold J.
A recent rise in the popularity of urban farming, farmers' markets, and foraging from nature means more people are looking for information about plants. In "The Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants", botanists Lytton John Musselman and Harold J. Wiggins coach you on how to safely identify, gather, and prepare delicious dishes from readily available plants – and clearly indicate which ones to avoid. More than 200 color illustrations, accompanied by detailed descriptions, will help you recognize edible plants such as nettles, daylilies, panic grass, and tearthumbs. For decades, Musselman and Wiggins have taught courses on how to prepare local plants, and their field-to-table recipes require only a few easily found ingredients. They offer instructions for making garlic powder out of field garlic and turning acorns into flour for Rappahannock Acorn Cakes. To toast your new skill, they even include recipes for cordials. "The Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants" is a great gift for the beginning naturalist or the perfect addition to every serious forager's library.
Science in the Soul: Selected Writings of a Passionate Rationalist
Science in the Soul is a kaleidoscopic argument for the power and glory of science: the wonder of scientific discovery; the practical necessity of scientific endeavour to society; and the importance of the scientific way of thinking – particularly in today's 'post-truth' world.
With an introduction and new commentary by the author in dialogue with himself across the years, the essays, journalism, lectures and letters gathered here range over subjects from evolution and Darwinian natural selection to the role of scientist as prophet, whether science is itself a religion, the probability of alien life in other worlds, and the beauties, cruelties and oddities of earthly life in this one.
A sparkling showcase for his rapier wit, the clarity, precision and vigour he brings to an argument, the beauty of his prose, the depth of his feeling and his capacity for joy, Science in the Soul is further evidence of Richard Dawkins' status as one of science's all-time great communicators.
Caesar's Last Breath - the Epic Story of the Air we Breathe
by Sam Kean
It's invisible. It's ever-present. Without it, you would die in minutes. And it has an epic story to tell.
In Caesar's Last Breath, New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean takes us on a journey through the periodic table, around the globe, and across time to tell the story of the air we breathe, which, it turns out, is also the story of earth and our existence on it.
With every breath, you literally inhale the history of the world. On the ides of March, 44 BC, Julius Caesar died of stab wounds on the Senate floor, but the story of his last breath is still unfolding; in fact, you're probably inhaling some of it now. Of the sextillions of molecules entering or leaving your lungs at this moment, some might well bear traces of Cleopatra's perfumes, German mustard gas, particles exhaled by dinosaurs or emitted by atomic bombs, even remnants of stardust from the universe's creation.
Tracing the origins and ingredients of our atmosphere, Kean reveals how the alchemy of air reshaped our continents, steered human progress, powered revolutions, and continues to influence everything we do. Along the way, we'll swim with radioactive pigs, witness the most important chemical reactions humans have discovered, and join the crowd at the Moulin Rouge for some of the crudest performance art of all time. Lively, witty, and filled with the astounding science of ordinary life, Caesar's Last Breath illuminates the science stories swirling around us every second.
Solving Everyday Problems With The Scientific Method: Thinking Like A Scientist
by Don K Mak, Angela T Mak, Anthony B Mak
"The book was fun: a clever and entertaining introduction to basic logical thinking and maths." John Moffat Professor Emeritus in Physics University of Toronto "This ingenious and entertaining volume should be useful to anyone in the general public interested in self-help books; undergraduate students majoring in education or behavioral psychology; and graduates and researchers interested in problem-solving, creativity, and scientific research methodology." Journal of Chemical Education This book describes how one can use The Scientific Method to solve everyday problems including medical ailments, health issues, money management, traveling, shopping, cooking, household chores, etc. It illustrates how to exploit the information collected from our five senses, how to solve problems when no information is available for the present problem situation, how to increase our chances of success by redefining a problem, and how to extrapolate our capabilities by seeing a relationship among heretofore unrelated concepts. One should formulate a hypothesis as early as possible in order to have a sense of direction regarding which path to follow. Occasionally, by making wild conjectures, creative solutions can transpire. However, hypotheses need to be well-tested. Through this way, The Scientific Method can help readers solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations. Containing real-life examples of how various problems are solved - for instance, how some observant patients cure their own illnesses when medical experts have failed - this book will train readers to observe what others may have missed and conceive what others may not have contemplated. With practice, they will be able to solve more problems than they could previously imagine.
Solitude: In Pursuit of a Singular Life in a Crowded World
by Michael Harris
'I came away from this book a better human being. Michael Harris's take on existence is calm, unique, and makes one's soul feel good.' Douglas Coupland
Solitude is a rapidly vanishing experience. Our society now embraces sharing like never before: time alone is being forced out of our lives by the constant pings of smartphones and prods of social media. But what if solitude still has something to offer us – something we have forgotten, but that we still desperately need?
In Solitude, award-winning author Michael Harris examines why being alone matters now more than ever before. He reflects on the paradoxical feeling of isolation that emerges from being constantly connected – and on how learning the beauty of solitude can help us escape it. After all, it is when we are alone that we realise the greatest truths about ourselves. Being alone – really alone – could be the only antidote to the frenzy of our digital age.
Rich with stories about the transformative power of solitude, and drawing on the research of the world's leading neuroscientists and behavioural psychologists, Solitude offers a timely and profound exploration of how to be alone – and why it matters for us all.
'A timely, eloquent provocation to daydream and wander.' Nathan Filer, author of The Shock of the Fall
Wholeness and the Implicate Order
David Bohm was one of the foremost scientific thinkers and philosophers of our time. Although deeply influenced by Einstein, he was also, more unusually for a scientist, inspired by mysticism. Indeed, in the 1970s and 1980s he made contact with both J. Krishnamurti and the Dalai Lama whose teachings helped shape his work. In both science and philosophy, Bohm's main concern was with understanding the nature of reality in general and of consciousness in particular. In this classic work he develops a theory of quantum physics which treats the totality of existence as an unbroken whole. Writing clearly and without technical jargon, he makes complex ideas accessible to anyone interested in the nature of reality.
King Solomon's Ring
Solomon, the legend goes, had a magic ring which enabled him to speak to the animals in their own language. Konrad Lorenz was gifted with a similar power of understanding the animal world. He was that rare beast, a brilliant scientist who could write (and indeed draw) beautifully. He did more than any other person to establish and popularize the study of how animals behave, receiving a Nobel Prize for his work. King Solomon's Ring, the book which brought him worldwide recognition, is a delightful treasury of observations and insights into the lives of all sorts of creatures, from jackdaws and water-shrews to dogs, cats and even wolves. Charmingly illustrated by Lorenz himself, this book is a wonderfully written introduction to the world of our furred and feathered friends, a world which often provides an uncanny resemblance to our own. A must for any animal-lover!
by Richard L. Collins
The dedicated aviator's quest for the perfect flight is the subject of this book, which aims to make every pilot more aware of the challenges of flying well. The author shares the details of his continuing quest to learn as much about flying as possible,
by Caz Hildebrand
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Herbs are all about living well, from enriching a meal to treating an illness. Sacred, almost mystical qualities have often been associated with their long history of curative and ritualistic practices. Today, as a wider variety becomes more accessible, and their properties receive more attention, we can benefit from a fuller understanding of the power of herbs.
Herbarium explores the histories, associations, and uses of 100 herbs, as well as providing ideas for how each herb can be used to improve both food and well-being. Each entry features a specially commissioned illustration with texts that include the botanical name, place of origin, varieties, and areas where the herb is most commonly grown. The essence of each herb is explored in a brief history peppered with interesting anecdotes, complemented by suggestions of classic combinations and helpful tips for gardeners. A reference section includes advice on how to grow and keep herbs, herb-food pairings, and using herbs for health and beauty treatments.
A contemporary reboot of the traditional herbarium, this book will expand readers knowledge, improve culinary skills, and enhance their appreciation of the incredible world of tastes offered by herbs.
Understanding Media
by Marshall McLuhan
When Marshall McLuhan first coined the phrases "global village" and "the medium is the message" in 1964, no-one could have predicted today's information-dependent planet. No-one, that is, except for a handful of science fiction writers and Marshall McLuhan. Understanding Media was written twenty years before the PC revolution and thirty years before the rise of the Internet. Yet McLuhan's insights into our engagement with a variety of media led to a complete rethinking of our entire society. He believed that the message of electronic media foretold the end of humanity as it was known. In 1964, this looked like the paranoid babblings of a madman. In our twenty-first century digital world, the madman looks quite sane. Understanding Media: the most important book ever written on communication. Ignore its message at your peril.
DK Experience: Volcano
by Dorling Kindersley
Your adventure starts here! Experience the Earth's awesome power in Volcano. Come on an incredible visual journey, from the molten core through a magma chamber to fiery rivers of lava. Witness a violent eruption as fantastic digital images show you a volc
The Compact Tractor Bible
by Graeme R. Quick
Anyone looking to buy a piece of compact power equipment is faced with a bewildering array of choices—more than 80 brands of compact tractors offered in North America, not to mention the profusion of models within those brands. Written by an unbiase
John Deere: A History of the Tractor
For over 150 years, John Deere & Company has set the bar for tractor design and ingenuity. Not only is it one of the most successful companies in American history, John Deere has revolutionized agriculture throughout the world and its green and gold logo
On Growth and Form (Canto Classics)
by D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, John Tyler Bonner
Why do living things and physical phenomena take the form they do? D'Arcy Thompson's classic On Growth and Form looks at the way things grow and the shapes they take. Analysing biological processes in their mathematical and physical aspects, this historic work, first published in 1917, has also become renowned for the sheer poetry of its descriptions. A great scientist sensitive to the fascinations and beauty of the natural world tells of jumping fleas and slipper limpets; of buds and seeds; of bees' cells and rain drops; of the potter's thumb and the spider's web; of a film of soap and a bubble of oil; of a splash of a pebble in a pond.
The Golem: What You Should Know About Science (Canto Classics)
by Harry M. Collins , Trevor Pinch
Harry Collins and Trevor Pinch liken science to the Golem, a creature from Jewish mythology, powerful yet potentially dangerous, a gentle, helpful creature that may yet run amok at any moment. Through a series of intriguing case studies the authors debunk the traditional view that science is the straightforward result of competent theorisation, observation and experimentation. The very well-received first edition generated much debate, reflected in a substantial new Afterword in this second edition, which seeks to place the book in what have become known as 'the science wars'.
The Dating Game: One Man's Search for the Age of the Earth (Canto Classics)
by Cherry Lewis
In this book, Cherry Lewis skilfully blends the history of gauging the age of the earth with a biography of Arthur Holmes, a British geologist who was a pioneer of geochronology. When it was deeply unfashionable to do so in the early twentieth century, he spent many years trying to prove the great antiquity of the earth, stating that it was 'perhaps a little indelicate to ask of our Mother Earth her age, but Science acknowledges no shame'. Both fascinating and touching, this book appeals to a broad readership of both geologists and science enthusiasts.
Make Your Own Skeleton
Make your own detailed human skeleton model with this step-by-step kit Learn all about what makes up the human body with this fact-packed book all about bones, joints and muscles. With everything you need to make a skeleton model inside Make Your Own Skeleton helps you put together all the different parts of the human anatomy to make a 65-cm tall human skeleton model! With 67 sturdy photographic "bones" easily slotting together, plus clear step-by-step photographs, you'll learn all about the different parts of the body as you easily build your model skeleton. Find out all about bone shapes and sizes, how they grow and repair and see how muscles are responsible for doing every day activities like walking or throwing. Learn all about ligaments and tendons and see how everything works together to keep you moving! With this 3D human skeleton model you'll learn everything you need to know about human anatomy.
The Conquests of Alexander the Great (Canto Classics)
by Waldemar Heckel
In this book, Waldemar Heckel traces the rise and eventual fall of one of the most successful military commanders in history. In 325 BCE, Alexander and his conquering army prepared to return home, after overcoming everything in their path: armies, terrain, climate, all invariably hostile. Little did they know that within two years their beloved king would be dead and their labours seemingly wasted. Tracing the rise and eventual fall of one of the most successful military commanders in history, Heckel engagingly and with great detail shows us how Alexander earned his appellation, The Great.
Mr Tompkins in Paperback (Canto Classics)
by George Gamow , Roger Penrose
Since his first appearance over sixty years ago, Mr Tompkins has become known and loved by many thousands of readers as the bank clerk whose fantastic dreams and adventures lead him into a world inside the atom. George Gamow's classic provides a delightful explanation of the central concepts in modern physics, from atomic structure to relativity, and quantum theory to fusion and fission. Roger Penrose's foreword introduces Mr Tompkins to a new generation of readers, and reviews his adventures in light of recent developments in physics.
50 Years of the Hot Rod
by Hot Rod Magazine Editors
Over the past 50 years Hot Rod magazine has been at the forefront of the performance movement by featuring photographs and articles of dragsters, roadsters, slingshots, buggies, kemps, coupes, and their drivers. Now you can take this nostalgic look back t
The Bee Book
Bees are a marvel of nature and vital to human existence. The Bee Book is a great introduction to bees and beekeeping and celebrates the wonder of bees in nature, in our gardens and in the hive.
A honey bee visits up to 1,000 flowers a day yet produces only 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. The Bee Book offers startling insights into the lives of bees and shows how we can best support and benefit from their presence in our gardens and hives. Marvel at the industry and intelligence of bees, the turbulent life of a queen and the remarkable properties of honey. This book includes recipes for simple home remedies and beauty treatments using honey, wax and propolis, such as a honey and clay facial mask, or a sunburn lotion.
Follow our step-by-step guides to create bee-friendly spaces such as bee 'hotels', read about beekeeping, harness the power of honey for your wellbeing and guard the future of the bee.
An Introduction To Black Holes, Information And The String Theory Revolution: The Holographic Universe
by Leonard Susskind, James Lindesay
Over the last decade the physics of black holes has been revolutionized by developments that grew out of Jacob Bekenstein s realization that black holes have entropy. Stephen Hawking raised profound issues concerning the loss of information in black hole evaporation and the consistency of quantum mechanics in a world with gravity. For two decades these questions puzzled theoretical physicists and eventually led to a revolution in the way we think about space, time, matter and information. This revolution has culminated in a remarkable principle called The Holographic Principle , which is now a major focus of attention in gravitational research, quantum field theory and elementary particle physics. Leonard Susskind, one of the co-inventors of the Holographic Principle as well as one of the founders of String theory, develops and explains these concepts.
Einstein's Jewish Science. Physics at the Intersection of Politics and Religion
by Gimbel Steven
Is relativity Jewish? The Nazis denigrated Albert Einstein's revolutionary theory by calling it "Jewish science", a charge typical of the ideological excesses of Hitler and his followers. Philosopher of science Steven Gimbel explores the many meanings of this provocative phrase and considers whether there is any sense in which Einstein's theory of relativity is Jewish. Arguing that we must take seriously the possibility that the Nazis were in some measure correct, Gimbel examines Einstein and his work to explore how beliefs, background, and environment may – or may not – have influenced the work of the scientist. You cannot understand Einstein's science, Gimbel declares, without knowing the history, religion, and philosophy that influenced it. No one, especially Einstein himself, denies Einstein's Jewish heritage, but many are uncomfortable saying that he was being a Jew while he was at his desk working. To understand what "Jewish" means for Einstein's work, Gimbel first explores the many definitions of "Jewish" and asks whether there are elements of Talmudic thinking apparent in Einstein's theory of relativity. He applies this line of inquiry to other scientists, including Isaac Newton, Rene Descartes, Sigmund Freud, and Emile Durkheim, to consider whether their specific religious beliefs or backgrounds manifested in their scientific endeavors. "Einstein's Jewish Science" intertwines science, history, philosophy, theology, and politics in fresh and fascinating ways to solve the multifaceted riddle of what religion means – and what it means to science. There are some senses, Gimbel claims, in which Jews can find a special connection to E = mc2, and this claim leads to the engaging, spirited debate at the heart of this book.
The Earth Policy Reader: Today's Decisions, Tomorrow's World
by Lester R. Brown, Janet Larsen, Bernie Fischlowitz-Roberts
In this study, the award-winning environmental analyst Lester Brown and his colleagues have charted progress in building the eco-economy - an economy in harmony with the Earth's ecosystems, not undermining them. This edition of the biennial reader highlig
Ars Electronica: Facing the Future
by Timothy Druckrey
Since 1979, annual electronic media Austrian festival and symposium Ars Electronica has investigated the intersection of theory and practice in the post-revolutionary world of the digital. This year, the festival's 20th anniversary, writer/curator Timothy
The Original Wild Ones
by Bill Hayes
The seminal event in "outlaw biker" culture was a 1947 weekend in Hollister, California. Motorcyclists, including members of the Boozefighters club, engaged in street racing and other raucous activities. A sensationalized report of the event ran in LIFE m
The Big Book of John Deere Tractors
The John Deere company boasts a tremendously rich heritage going back to 1837 when Deere, a blacksmith from Illinois, changed the agricultural landscape by producing a polished, self-scouring plow made of high-grade steel. From the trademark Deere green t
Science, Order and Creativity
One of the foremost scientists and thinkers of our time, David Bohm worked alongside Oppenheimer and Einstein. In Science, Order and Creativity he and physicist F. David Peat propose a return to greater creativity and communication in the sciences. They ask for a renewed emphasis on ideas rather than formulae, on the whole rather than fragments, and on meaning rather than mere mechanics. Tracing the history of science from Aristotle to Einstein, from the Pythagorean theorem to quantum mechanics, the authors offer intriguing new insights into how scientific theories come into being, how to eliminate blocks to creativity and how science can lead to a deeper understanding of society, the human condition and the human mind itself. Science, Order and Creativity looks to the future of science with elegance, hope and enthusiasm.
Bioethics: The Basics
by Alastair V. Campbell
Bioethics: The Basics is an introduction to the foundational principles, theories and issues in the study of medical and biological ethics. Readers are introduced to bioethics from the ground up before being invited to consider some of the most controversial but important questions facing us today. Topics addressed include: the range of moral theories underpinning bioethics arguments for the rights and wrongs of abortion, euthanasia and animal research health care ethics including the nature of the practitioner-patient relationship public policy ethics and the implications of global and public health '3 parents', enhancement, incidental findings and nudge approaches in health care. This thoroughly revised second edition provides a concise, readable and authoritative introduction for anyone interested in the study of bioethics.
Amazing Planet
by Filip Kulisev
McQueen's Machines
by Matt Stone, Chad McQueen
He made movies best remembered for their wild car chases, mad motorcycle dashes, and hair-raising races, but no one forgets the man at the wheel--Steve McQueen, the King of Cool. No other Hollywood star has been so closely linked with cars and bikes. It i
by A. E. E. McKenzie
Originally published in 1936 as the third instalment of McKenzie's School Certificate trilogy, this book explains the physical properties of light. The text is accompanied by multiple photographs, drawings and diagrams to illustrate key points, and every chapter concludes with several questions for students to reinforce the chapter content. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science education in Britain.
Original Sprite & Midget
by Terry Horler
The ideal guide for authentic restorations, covering Sprite and Midget models manufactured from 1958 to 1979. The best source for original specifications and equipment for every Austin-Healey model produced, from the first "Bugeye" Sprites of 1958 and the
by Dave Goulson
A hunt for the world's most elusive bees leads Dave Goulson from Salisbury plain to Sussex hedgerows, from Poland to Patagonia. Whether he is tracking great yellow bumblebees in the Hebrides or chasing orchid bees through the Ecuadorian jungle, Dave Goulson's wit, humour and deep love of nature make him the ideal travelling companion.
But perhaps Bee Quest is most fascinating when Dave Goulson explores closer to home, amongst the secret places hidden right under our noses: the abandoned industrial estates where great crested newts roam; or the rewilded estate at Knepp Castle, where, with the aid of some hairy, bluebell-eating Tamworth pigs, nightingale song has been heard for the first time in generations.
This utterly charming book will inspire you to think about the ways in which we are all responsible for the future of our world. Through his scientific expertise and passion for conservation, Goulson shows us nature's resilience against the odds, and that beauty hides in the most surprising places.
Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.,
by Youth Howard
Nature awaits discovery at almost every turn in the complex ecosystem of Washington, D.C. In parks large and small, within the District's gardens, and on public streets, there is tremendous biodiversity. In "Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington,
Concepts in Solids: Lectures on the Theory of Solids (World Scientific Lecture Notes in Physics)
by Philip W. Anderson
These lecture notes constitute a course on a number of central concepts of solid state physics — classification of solids, band theory, the developments in one-electron band theory in the presence of perturbation, effective Hamiltonian theory, elementary excitations and the various types of collective elementary excitation (excitons, spin waves and phonons), the Fermi liquid, ferromagnetic spin waves, antiferromagnetic spin waves and the theory of broken symmetry.The book can be used in conjunction with a survey course in solid state physics, or as the basis of a first graduate-level course. It can be read by anyone who has had basic grounding in quantum mechanics.
Year across Maryland. A Week-by-Week Guide to Discovering Nature in the Chesapeake Region
by MacKay Bryan
When can you find ripe blueberries along the Appalachian Trail in Maryland? Where can you see the air filled with monarch butterflies as they migrate south each autumn? If you want to enjoy nature this weekend, where is the best place to visit? Bryan MacKay can tell you. Written as an almanac, "A Year across Maryland" invites you to explore the natural world throughout the year, from watching bald eagles nesting in January to harvesting mistletoe in December. Entries identify the best time and place to experience such wonders as wildflowers blooming, birds in migration, amphibians singing, and morel mushrooms ready to be picked, sliced, sautéed, and devoured. Color photographs of more than seventy species enrich and illustrate the text. Every week of the year has a recommended "Trip of the Week". Personal essays that draw from MacKay's field notes provide an intimate glimpse into a biologist encounters with plants and animals over the years. Whether you want to see snow geese and trumpeter swans pausing in their northward migration each March, or the mating "jubilee" of polychaete worms during the new moon in May, A Year across Maryland offers valuable advice for the spontaneous adventurer and the serious planner alike.
by Simon McBride, David Glenn
Nautical Style' is a visual celebration of luxury boating, capturing both the glamour of the past and the tantalising reality of contemporary living on board some of the world's most beautiful craft.
Principles of Mathematics
First published in 1903, Principles of Mathematics was Bertrand Russell's first major work in print. It was this title which saw him begin his ascent towards eminence. In this groundbreaking and important work, Bertrand Russell argues that mathematics and logic are, in fact, identical and what is commonly called mathematics is simply later deductions from logical premises. Highly influential and engaging, this important work led to Russell's dominance of analytical logic on western philosophy in the twentieth century.
Prototyping and Low-volume Production (The Manufacturing Guides)
by Rob Thompson
Part of a new series built on the authority of Rob Thompsons highly acclaimed Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals, this book features new content selected specifically for the needs of students who create prototypes, designs for low-volume pr
The Danube: A Journey Upriver from the Black Sea to the Black Forest
by Nick Thorpe
The magnificent Danube both cuts across and connects central Europe, flowing through and alongside ten countries: Romania, Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany. Travelling its full length from east to west, against the river's flow, Nick Thorpe embarks on an inspiring year-long journey that leads to a new perspective on Europe today. Thorpe's account is personal, conversational, funny, immediate and uniquely observant - everything a reader expects in the best travel writing. Immersing himself in the Danube's waters during daily morning swims, Thorpe likewise becomes immersed in the histories of the lands linked by the river. He observes the river's ecological conditions, some discouraging and others hopeful, and encounters archaeological remains that whisper of human communities sustained by the river over eight millennia. Most fascinating of all are the ordinary and extraordinary people along the way - the ferrymen and fishermen, workers in the fields, shopkeepers, beekeepers, waitresses, smugglers and border policemen, legal and illegal immigrants, and many more. For readers who anticipate their own journeys on the Danube, as well as those who only dream of seeing the great river, this book will be a unique and treasured guide.
Who's Who in Fluorescence 2007
by Chris D. Geddes, Joseph R. Lakowicz
The Journal of Fluorescence's fifth Who's Who directory publishes the names, contact details, specialty keywords, and a brief description of scientists employing fluorescence methodology and instrumentation in their working lives. In addition, it provides company contact details with a brief list of fluorescence-related products.
Corvette: Fifty Years
Officially licensed by General Motors, Corvette: Fifty Years is a colorful, nostalgic, and commemorative look at the obstacles and achievements of this classic American sports car. The book provides new insight into the fascinating story of the beloved Co
Sharks, The Animal Answer Guide
by Helfman Gene| Burgess George H.
Answering every conceivable question about sharks, authors Gene Helfman and George H. Burgess describe the fascinating biology, behavior, diversity, and cultural importance of sharks (there are more than 1,000 species worldwide), their close relations to
Penguins. The Animal Answer Guide
by Kooyman Gerald L.| Lynch Wayne
Flightless, iconic birds made even more famous by the 2005 film March of the Penguins, penguins conjure up images of caring parents, devoted couples, and tough survivors. In "Penguins: The Animal Answer Guide", Gerald L. Kooyman and Wayne Lynch inform readers about all seventeen species, including the emperor penguin featured in the film. Do you know why penguins live only in the Southern Hemisphere? Or that they can be ferocious predators? Why are penguins black and white? Do they play? This book answers these questions and many more, illuminating the fascinating biology and evolutionary history of these odd birds. Kooyman has studied penguins for decades, and Lynch's photographs of penguins in the wild are the best ever captured. The result of their combined effort is a book that answers every penguin question you've ever had. Whether you hope to travel to the Southern Hemisphere or simply want to learn more about wildlife, "Penguins: The Animal Answer Guide" deserves a spot on your bookshelf.
Domesticity at War
by Beatriz Colomina
In the postwar, cold war years, there emerges a new type of modern architecture that represents a fundamental transformation from only five decades prior. In Domesticity at War, Beatriz Colomina presents domesticity as a new, and very potent weapon in a c
The Scenery of Sidmouth: Its Natural Beauty and Historic Interest
by Vaughan Cornish
Originally published in 1940, this book contains a detailed description of the natural beauty of the area around Sidmouth in Devon, the author's appreciation for which he says 'no aspect of the world from Arctic to Equator has diminished'. Cornish discusses Sidmouth, Sidbury and Salcome Regis in his treatise, and includes a number of photographs and drawings to bear witness to the area's natural beauty. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Devon or the preservation of rural England.
The Planets (Dk Astronomy)
See the Solar System like never before. The Planets is an awe-inspiring and informative journey through the Solar System, with all-new 3D globes and models built using the latest data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency that can be viewed from any angle and layer by layer. You can even move in for a closer look with 3D terrain models that take you on a trip to the surfaces of the rocky planets. As well as covering the Sun, the planets, hundreds of moons and thousands of asteroids and comets, The Planets includes all the major Solar System missions, right up to the latest Mars rovers. Timelines explore our relationship with each planet and infographics present fascinating Solar System facts and planet facts. The Planets is ideal for anyone interested in space exploration and all armchair astronauts or astronomers.
A Comparative Hand List of the Birds of Japan and the British Islesc
by Masa U. Hachisuka
Originally published in 1925, this book constitutes an attempt to supply the materials for a complete comparison between the birds of the Islands of Japan and the birds found in Great Britain and Ireland. A bibliography and detailed index are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of ornithology.
Amphibious Warfare and Combined Operations: Lees Knowles Lectures, 1943
by Roger Keyes
Originally published in 1943, this book presents the content of the Lees Knowles Lectures for that year, which were delivered by Roger Keyes at Trinity College, Cambridge. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in naval history and military strategy.


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Insisted State Government remove snowmobile money from the Registration Fund, making it available for snowmobiling programs as intended.
Developed a close working relationship with the Department of Natural Resources.
Encouraged and assisted in establishing new snowmobile trails throughout Northern Indiana, when money has been available.
Assisted many clubs in preparing legislation that opened their county roads to legal snowmobile traffic.
Involved many politicians in the snowmobiling program.
Continually monitored legislative activity, insuring only favorable snowmobile laws for Indiana sledders.
Assisted in rewriting the current snowmobile laws.
Strongly encouraged the implementation of the currently approved Snowmobile Safety Program.
Kept state snowmobile clubs up to date with the latest snowmobile safety material and data.


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Q: Wouldn't Farquaad already be a King? In Shrek The Musical, it's revealed he was the son of the Princess from The Princess and the Pea.

"My momma was a princess, who left her crown behind."

So if that's true, why does he have to marry a princess to become a king? Shouldn't he be a king already? Or is it because she "left her crown behind"?

A: The next lines are fairly telling;

My momma was a princess
  Who left her crown behind.
Daddy was her true love, so
  Momma didn't mind.
I never knew my momma
  But she could've been a queen
  She married way beneath her...
  Beneath her knee, I mean.

It would appear that she was disinherited for marrying a commoner. She could have become the queen through inheritance (or possibly married a king?) but either way her title was withdrawn and she was left married to a nobody with a child (Farquaad) who was also a commoner.

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Visiting Point Sur Lighthouse
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Betsy has been writing about California for nearly more than two decades as TripSavvy's expert on the state.
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The Point Sur Lighthouse is possibly the most scenic light on the California coast. If you have ever driven along the Pacific Coast Highway between Carmel and Big Sur, you may have seen it sitting atop a rocky point 361 feet above the cold Pacific Ocean.
You can see it from the highway any time. That is when the highway is open. If you want to travel on Highway One and need to know what to do if there is a closure, you can find everything you need to know and alternate routes in the guide to coping with the Highway One closure in Big Sur.
What You Can Do at Point Sur Lighthouse
Unfortunately, this fascinating piece of maritime history is only open during guided tours.
Check the tour schedule on the Point Sur Lighthouse website. Shortly before your tour, line up in your vehicle on the west side of the highway, north of the gated entrance. Your tour guide will greet you and lead the group in a caravan to the base of the rock, where you park during the tour.
Point Sur is a light you don't want to miss, but getting all the way there can be challenging. After you drive in and park, you'll have to walk. The top of the secluded volcanic rock is 360 feet above. You will also have to climb two sets of stairs, the longest having 61 steps.
If you have mobility issues that are of concern, call California State Parks at 831-667-0258 well in advance to see if they can accommodate you.
Wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and bring an extra layer or two of clothing. It may be much colder at the lighthouse than it was in town. Leave your pets at home - they can't go on the tour, and you won't be allowed to leave them in your car. And if you have little ones along, you'll have to leave the stroller behind.
If you're going to visit the lighthouse, you could easily spend a few days exploring more of the beautiful Big Sur Coast.
Point Sur Lighthouse's Fascinating History
The tower at Point Sur Lighthouse was first lit in August 1889. It has remained in continuous operation since then. Building it was no small task. It cost more than $50,000 in 1889 which included constructing a temporary railroad track to carry materials to the site.
Later, they put in a tramway and finally, a roadway was cut through to the summit.
Only four light keepers ever worked at Point Reyes. Several shipwrecks have taken place on or near this national landmark. But the most notable nearby wreck isn't a ship at all but the US Navy Dirigible MACON, which sank in 1935. Exhibits on site tell its fascinating story which has ties to that giant hangar building at Moffett Field in the San Francisco Bay.
In 1974, the small light station at Point Sur was automated.
Point Sur Lighthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. It's also a California State Historic Landmark. The outbuildings are being restored to look like they did at the turn of the 20th century.
Ghosts at Point Sur Lighthouse
According to the Carmel Pine Cone newspaper, the Point Sur Lighthouse may be haunted. Ghost hunter Julie Nantes says it has 18 or more resident spirits. If she's right, that makes it one of the ten most haunted lighthouses in the United States. All I can say about that is that we didn't meet any of them when I visited, but what do I know about ghosts?
If you're up for a paranormal visit, the lighthouse offers Ghost Tours every October. The tours can be quite fun even if you don't believe in ghosts. It's a fund-raising event with a hefty price tag, and you must have reservations. Get details at their website
The lighthouse is open only for guided tours (weekends in winter, extra weekdays in summer). It's a much nicer thing to do on a sunny day.
They don't take reservations. It's first-come, first served and all you have to do is pull off the highway near the entry gate. Tour guides lead their groups inside the gate by car, and then you walk to the lighthouse.
Allow a few hours for the visit and tour.
Point Sur Lighthouse is on CA Hwy 1, 19 miles south of Rio Road in Carmel, at mile marker 54.
Point Sur Lighthouse
CA Hwy 1 between Carmel and Big Sur
Point Sur Light House Website
Call 831-625-4419 for info on guided tours
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Heavyocity NOVO Modern Strings at Sound on Sound
NOVO is a string library with two distinct personalities. Here it's in its conventional guise, as a familiar multisampled violin section. The sophisticated round-robin and bow-direction features at the top of the interface add significantly to the sense of realism.
Heavyocity take a fresh approach to orchestral strings with their NOVO instrument.
Heavyocity are one of the better known sample library developers out there, thanks to well-received titles like Gravity (reviewed in April 2016's SOS), and their tie-in with Native Instruments on the Evolve series. The US-based company's philosophy is, in their own words, to "provide cutting-edge, inspiring instruments and sounds that supercharge creativity, formatting them in ways that enhance productivity". Great-sounding and quick to use, then. And whilst I wouldn't want to pre-judge anything here, many of Heavyocity's audio demos showcase an unashamedly supercharged, dramatic quality. Take Gravity (the movie's) relentless surges and hits, add some typical Scandi-noir brooding minimalism and a pinch of Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares melodrama and you're right there.
Most of their sampled offerings so far have been hybrid in nature: orchestral, but also enhanced by synth and non-musical sound-design elements. NOVO is the first that goes to town on a single orchestral section. So, in a market that's not short of sampled strings, what can NOVO offer that's, well, new?
NOVO presents itself in Kontakt (or Kontakt Player) with two distinct personalities. The six patches that make up 'Traditional' are, as the name suggests, fairly standard multisampled fare. They could be used to create convincing, naturalistic string arrangements, although, as we'll see, they are by no means limited to that. The two 'Evolved'...
"a seemingly unending stream of very usable, playable, interesting, and evocative textures..." "You can be mocking up Glass-esque arrangements one minute and layering gated, granular pads over sci-fi visuals the next." Sound on Sound (Nov 2017).
Original source at Sound on Sound.
Buy Heavyocity NOVO Modern Strings Kontakt Instrument
Other Heavyocity products
Mosaic Keys
Mosaic Voices
Scoring Bass: Gravity Pack 06


The current stage3 tarball with baselayout2 is broken. If you used an April 2011 stage3 tarball, that has baselayout1 and you may have different problems if you missed the baseylayout upgrade guide.
This will allow udev to start to make the rest of your /dev nodes, once it gets started.
Its not set to start in the current stage3 either.
This is all from bug 368597 so hopefully my new install will boot first time.
I'll update this post with any more stage3 related details as they happen.
Adding eth0 to the default runlevel will work now.
I began a fresh install this morning and encountered the same problem. After implementing your steps I now have a booting system. Thanks!
Moved from Documentation, Tips & Tricks to Installing Gentoo.
I have just did the same steps and my system was able to boot after a fresh install.
Shouldn't this be in official documentation, since it's on new stage3 tar ball?
Thanks! I'll keep compiling now!
Creating symlink you meant? cd /mnt/gentoo/etc/runlevels/sysinit right?
after creating symlink it should look like this?
i built gentoo on a virtual machine under ubuntu. i am getting ready to flip flop, i like source based distributions better than binary. when i delete my ubuntu im gonna install windows7 on the hard drive, need more video games, then make a gigantic gentoo partition for virtual machine management.
i wish someone would come along and make a simple ALFS + portage script / install cd =( i like ALFS for its simplicity and that everythings being generated from source.
The root and boot filesystems had 'user' appended to them.
booting now =D easy enough.
only problem is no users/root to log in now ?? i must of forgotten to set a password as chroot for su.... next install ill remember to do that.
Aha. I was wondering about these things. Good to know I haven't gone insane.
Have reinstalled Gentoo 3 times yesterday, tough was some kernel miss configuration or file system corruption since mounted root as read only always >.<, thanks for the fix Neddy.
Yep, I had to fix this in Funtoo Linux when we switched to baselayout 2 -- around September 2008. I added a tweak to Funtoo's baselayout to create the device nodes. You will likely need to tweak catalyst as well as baselayout. You should also force baselayout maintainers to build stage3s. One of the Funtoo "rules" is that all core team members need to use Metro (our catalyst) to build stages regularly. This way, these problems tend to resolve themselves rather than get passed on to releng.
I had the same problem today.
Creating the device nodes fixed everything for me.
Thanks for that info - it helped me a lot!
Do you think these things will be fixed in the stage3 soon?
oh... after this stage3 I love funtoo more.
First time here, Gentoo user since... a long time.
Well, any news about a fix? It's anoying to do these workarounds and sometimes they do not work at first time. I have 2 machines waiting for a Gentoo fresh install.
PS: sorry for my bad english, not my native language.
(with the current date of course).
But hey, this is only my third re-install.
Neddy, you might want to edit your original post.
Thanks, Neddy, you just made my day --- after doing my gentoo install (by far not my first, I'm definitely no novice here ), I was sitting dumbstruck in front of my new T420 and watched the boot stop after "freeing unused kernel memory". I had a vague idea that this might be related to the contents of /dev, but you saved me propably hours of experimenting and searching. Any chance that this will get fixed soon in the stage3 tarballs?
Can anybody help to me?
Same here, can't boot with 2.6.38-r6 / current tarball even after following this guide.
Thanks, though. I'll keep working on it and check that I haven't done something wrong.
edit: Note that this is a fresh install. Shouldn't be any problems with openrc migration or anything like that.
I'm getting the "...init-early.sh used greatest stack depth..." error just after freeing unused kernel memory, obviously.
I found while following the steps above that the files you were asking me to create were already present - I replaced them, but maybe that lends some insight into why I'm not getting any results from this.
udev was not present in the sysinit runlevel until the link was added.


I was on pinterest the other day just doing my usual perusing and came across a pin that I MUST share with everyone if you haven't done it yet!!
Raise your hand (or thumb) if you have a child of school or preschool age. Ok now raise your hand if you have a bunch of kid art in piles on various surfaces in your house…(go ahead, don't be shy). Well, I DO!! When I was in Kindergarten, I specifically remember a time when I saw my art folder reducing in size. It absolutely broke my heart when my mom said "we can't keep every single piece of art you bring home from school." I could not for the life of me understand why!? But now, as a mother of two toddlers, I see the issue. Fortunately, new technologies give us easy and convenient ways around this.
"ARTKIVE" is an app you can download (its $2.99 and worth every penny!) that solves this problem! Take a picture of the art with your phone as it comes in. Artkive dates the image (you can change this if you are like me and have piles of old art work), allows you to choose which child made it, what grade they are in (includes preschool years in a drop down menu) and then saves the photo to a folder. When you have captured all you can possibly capture you push print and it PRINTS it in a BOOK (at a very reasonable price calculated per page) for you to keep! No more piles of art work and still a way to treasure your children's artistic beginnings.
Share with your friends!! Tell the world!!


Today THG ranks as the number one large helicopter group in South Africa, with a diverse clientele including governments, parastatals, oil companies and relieve aid agencies worldwide.
The Titan Helicopter Group (THG) operations provide professional lateral solutions to customer requirements throughout the world, with particular emphasis on safety and efficiency on each and every flight. Creativity plays a key role in the management of our supply chain, logistics, distribution, people transportation and exceptional customer service.
The Titan Helicopter Group of companies, consisting of various licensed operators, approved maintenance organisations and a technical training centre in South Africa, will continue to offer a diverse service to the Global Market through a culture of safety and excellence.
To Provide superior equipment with motivated & competent staff delivering a proficient service. To promote a personalized service by valuing and focusing on client's needs. To Utilize our dynamic and pro-active safety and quality systems in order to maintain the highest standards in the interest of preserving lives, equipment and the environment.
THG provides solutions, wherever and whenever required, both on –and offshore, including VFR and IFR operations carrying from 1 to 30 PAX, and from 100kg to 5tons. Our well maintained fleet comprises of both Western and Russian aircraft which are all Western registered and crewed.
The Group's Pilots and Maintenance staff will lead the industry by setting the standard for onshore helicopter operations.
THG's offshore support experience is second to none and encompasses ferrying cargo and crew to shops in transit, crew transfers to drilling rigs and exploration vessels, Antarctic operations, search and rescue, and salvage operations.
Services include: Drill rig support, ship to shore services, PAX charter and salvage operations.
THG Maintenance support is supplied by Aircraft Maintenance Organisations, AMO 1018 and AMO 0049, with branches in George, Cape Town, Malaysia, Afghanistan and Namibia. It is controlled by the South African Civil Aviation Authority and monitored continually.


Because at that moment in time, landing safely at the most northerly point of the globe, his heart was conquered by the cool, simple beauty and infinite white expanse of the eternal ice. Overwhelmed by these fascinating impressions, he also captivated his business partners back home in Denmark with his descriptions of the exquisite splendour of the Arctic landscape. During passionate discussions, the vision of a new watch brand slowly took shape. A watch brand which would be as pure, clear and breathtakingly beautiful as the Arctic itself.
Exactly 280 years ago, the Danish sailor Vitus Bering braced himself for a daring adventure: in 1728 he set sail for an almost unknown area of the Arctic Ocean. On his journey he crossed the straits which would later be named the Bering Strait in his honour. Vitus Bering was the first European to discover Alaska and it is here that one of the four time zones bears his famous name: Bering-Time!
The idea for BERING watch & design was born.
Originated in Denmark, BERING offer a collection of timeless, sleek and durable watches. BERING blend minimalistic Danish design and optimal material strength effortlessly.
Inspired by the beauty of the arctic, the style of the BERING collection is characterised by clean, slim-line forms and minimal elegance.
High quality materials such as High-Tech-Ceramic, Ultra Light Titanium, Stainless Steel and Sapphire Glass, with their extreme scratch resistance and strength, ensure that time literally leaves no trace.
BERING is a brand that redefines time with its love for classic minimalist detail, pure elegance and the sleekest durability.


Our driver was very nice and knowledgeable.
Our driver was very nice and knowledgeable. We decided not to go to the beach at the last minute because we were all burnt from the day before and he made the switch with no problems.
First visit to St. Thomas in 10 years, so we met the donkey at Drake's Seat, gazed down on Magen's Bay and walked through the shopping hall at Mountain Top. No great expectations and not disappointed.
This was the dumbest excursion ever.
Dangerous ride where the buses have no seat belts for passengers.
Nice scenic tour of the island by our friendly driver Jerry.
The transportation up to the tallest part of the town was a little scary.
We took a two hour drive sightseeing tour around the island!
It was wonderful to see so much beauty but also very sad to see what last years hurricane did.
We took a taxi and paid 30$ each there's only 4 of us in the air conditioned cab.
St Thomas: We booked an Island tour on in an open air 'bus'.
We took a cab from the port to downtown for shopping.
a ride up into the island, stopping at 3 places for pictures and souvenirs.
CITY TOUR to top where Gift Shop has storm damage.
OK, they say is the "Scenic Harbor Cruise and City Tour".
OK, they say is the "Scenic Harbor Cruise and City Tour". Should read "Ferry ride to city and self guided tour".
Was very surprised that St Thomas was a little run down and dirty.
We didn't know what to expect and it was a great tour.


For instance, water officials in Riverside, in a region deemed to be in "extreme drought," said they aren't likely to be setting a conservation target.
Jorgenson said he expects to hear a lot of "grumbling" from state water regulators and environmentalists in the coming weeks. But he offered no apologies. His district was the only urban water agency in California to sue the state board last year in response to its order for across-the-board cuts that targeted heavy water users for the heftiest cuts, regardless of the state of their local supply.
Brandon Goshi, manager of water policy and strategy for the massive Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, said its 26 member agencies also are unlikely to set reductions close to the average savings of 22 percent they were ordered to meet last year. Goshi said investments in storage, conservation, innovations and new water agreements over the years have left Metropolitan's member agencies positioned to meet expected demand.
Closer to Sacramento, Ross Branch, a spokesman for the Placer County Water Agency, said his agency has "more than enough supply to meet our demands" and that it will tell the state its conservation target should be zero.
Have conditions really changed so dramatically from a year ago? Or is the water board correcting course for what many districts said was an overreaction?
In an hourlong interview with The Sacramento Bee before Wednesday's vote, water board Chair Felicia Marcus indicated it was a bit of both. She said the shift from the mandate for statewide shared sacrifice to a more locally driven approach reflects the reality of a winter and spring that substantially improved water stores in half the state, even if the south state remains parched.
In addition, she said, board members now think some water districts raised valid concerns that the one-size-fits-all approach didn't give enough credit for investments they'd made to shore up long-term reserves.
"We came at them really quick," Marcus said. "No state's ever done this. They didn't expect it, so they didn't plan for it.
The "self-certification" process will require individual districts to forecast their local demand and supply for the next three years, assuming continued below-average precipitation. Districts would be required to reduce water use by an amount equal to their projected shortfall. For example, in a district where three more dry years would leave a district 10 percent short of anticipated supply, the mandatory conservation target would be 10 percent.
"I think this data is going to show it and allow us to be more targeted in response," she said. "We can put a spotlight on those folks who go right back to using maximum amounts" of water.
Jay Lund, director of the Center for Watershed Sciences at UC Davis, said he also thinks the changes make sense. The game-changer, he said, was Northern California's wet winter.
And, like Marcus, he said the state still has the power to intervene if districts don't step up or conditions get worse. "Certainly the state has shown it's willing to step in if things get out of hand or have the potential to get out of hand," he said.
For many environmentalists, on the other hand, the shift in approach represents a stunning retrenchment. They argue that California, as a whole, uses water as if much of the state isn't desert, and that one year of forced conservation isn't long enough to change habits.
Local water district officials said they are still studying the new provisions for setting targets, and most could not say for certain how they would respond. They have until June 22 to submit their new conservation plans. But, based on a preliminary review, many said they likely were looking at minimal or voluntary targets.
"We think given our sustainable supplies, (conservation targets) will be low," said Maurice Chaney, a spokesman with the city of Roseville's environmental utilities department. Last year, the agency was under orders to reduce water use by 28 percent.
Folsom was given a 32 percent target last year, which the city failed to hit. This year, it will submit a mandatory target of zero but ask residents to voluntarily cut use by 10 percent, said Marcus Yasutake, the city's director of environmental and water resources.
Rob Roscoe, general manager of Sacramento Suburban Water District, said his district has groundwater in reserve and he doesn't expect the board to impose mandatory conservation. Last year, it was required to cut usage 32 percent.
Sacramento city officials are still deciding how much to lower conservation targets, which mirrored Roseville's last year. "It looks like it will be less than 28 percent," said Jim Peifer, principal engineer at the city utilities department.
Water district officials say they don't expect to see a big rush to turn on the sprinklers even as they move away from the state's targets. They say the drought remains on customers' minds and that habits have changed over the past year.
Lorance's district, which serves Granite Bay, one of the more affluent cities in the region, took the controversial step in March of telling customers they no longer had to follow the conservation target of 36 percent mandated by the state. Folsom Lake, the district's primary source of supply, was so full that it was spilling for flood control.
Lorance said there are no plans to set a mandatory reduction going forward. "However, we are very strongly going to encourage customers to still voluntarily conserve 10 percent in recognition of the drought situation throughout other parts of the state," she said.
A question for the ages: Can Congress pass a California water bill?


To alleviate market pressure due to diminishing industry support for desktop motherboards, Avnet Embedded, a division of Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced a new distribution agreement with MiTAC Computing Technology Corp (MiTAC Computing Technology), a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corp. (TWSE:3706), a global designer and manufacturer of cloud database and computing equipment.
Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today released a new MicroZed(tm) Embedded Vision Carrier Card kit to help engineers more quickly and efficiently deploy solutions incorporating the versatile and low-cost MicroZed(tm) System-on-Module (SOM). The kit builds on the MicroZed SOM by providing a video-specific carrier card, with camera connector, for optional camera modules featuring image sensors from ON Semiconductor Corp. and Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC). Two versions of the kit are now available: the MicroZed(tm) Embedded Vision Carrier Card kit, without a MicroZed SOM, for users who already have a MicroZed SOM; and the MicroZed(tm) Embedded Vision Development kit, including a MicroZed 7020 SOM and voucher for the Vivado(r) Design Edition design suite, device-locked to the Zynq 7020.
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), will host a series of SpeedWay Design Workshops(tm), featuring Freescale(r) Semiconductor's K2 next-generation Kinetis(r) ARM(r) Cortex(r)-M microcontrollers and enablement tools.
Design with caution is the advice for mobile device makers as DRAM prices continue their upward climb and lead times range from six weeks to allocation, according to the latest Market and Technology Trends report now available from Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT).


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PSP extends commitment to provide $35 million to the School District to create more seats in high-quality schools
PSP Executive Director Mark Gleason issued the following statement on the pending SRC decisions on 40 applications for new charter schools:
"We have been listening to the concerns of education stakeholders, parents and public officials about the potential financial impact of charter expansion on District schools and students. We agree that financial impact is an important consideration, and it has become clear that cost concerns are hindering the SRC from making decisions about the charter applications in the best interest of kids and families who are eager for a new opportunity to attend a great school.
"The best way to ensure that the SRC can make decisions based solely on the merits of these applications – and give more students access to a high-quality education – is to help the District manage the stranded costs associated with charter expansion. For this reason, PSP is extending a commitment to provide $35 million in funding to the School District to offset stranded costs associated with charter expansion, and to fund the transformation of district schools. Up to $25 million would cover the estimated costs over the next three years of adding up to 15,000 new seats in quality charter schools, and approximately $10 million would be available to invest in the transformation of district schools. At the same time, PSP remains fully committed to working this legislative term to support the restoration of some form of charter reimbursement and the implementation of a fair funding formula for all of our public schools as a member of the Campaign for Fair Education Funding.
"Many of the charter applicants have a proven record of success in serving low-income and minority students in Philadelphia. To be clear, we are not taking a position on which schools should be approved by the SRC. We trust in the decision-making ability of the SRC and the system it has implemented under the Authorizing Quality Initiative to select the schools that will give students in Philadelphia the best chance for a great education. We are simply hoping to assist in enabling the SRC to make decisions for each school purely on the merits. Our children and families deserve nothing less."
Please see the attached fact sheet (revised)
Our response: An analysis of the cost of charter school expansion
School Spotlight: St. Thomas Aquinas School


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Vattenbin (Naucoridae) är en familj av insekter. Enligt Catalogue of Life ingår vattenbin i överfamiljen Naucoroidea, ordningen halvvingar, klassen egentliga insekter, fylumet leddjur och riket djur, men enligt Dyntaxa är tillhörigheten istället ordningen halvvingar, klassen egentliga insekter, fylumet leddjur och riket djur. Enligt Catalogue of Life omfattar familjen Naucoridae 27 arter.

Vattenbin är enda familjen i överfamiljen Naucoroidea.

Kladogram enligt Catalogue of Life och Dyntaxa:

Bildgalleri

Källor

Externa länkar

Halvvingar


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import com.amazonaws.SdkClientException;
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Harrison Manufacturing's New Website is NOW LIVE!
Following an extensive review of our brand and marketing strategy, we have been working to refresh our existing brand and launch a new contemporary website. The new website is an integral part of our digital marketing strategy, designed to accurately represent Harrison Manufacturing Company (HMC) as Australian leaders and innovators in the manufacture and supply of high-quality grease, oils, specialty chemicals and services.
As a sophisticated growth-oriented organisation who supplies key markets both in Australia and globally, our website has been developed and optimised to deliver strong communications to our customers, suppliers and key business partners in a modern and engaging format.
As part of the refresh journey, we have also developed social media platforms to engage with our customers, suppliers and key business partners. Please Like and Follow us so you don't miss out on some of the exciting things we are working on at HMC. We look forward to connecting!