In the 21st century – the age of the budget airline – where quick and reliable air travel is available to a large segment of society, it seems hard to comprehend that it is less than 250 years since the first human took to the skies. Beginning with the weird and wonderful early attempts at flight, such as the Benedictine monk who launched himself off Malmesbury Abbey, this book illustrates the history of the earliest and most majestic of aviation technologies, the balloon. When the Montgolfier...
Sustainable energy access planning, unlike traditional energy planning, gives primary importance to the energy demand of both poor and nonpoor households, the need to make cleaner energy services more affordable to the poor, the costs of both supply-side and demand-side access options, and the sustainability of technology and resource options. As such, this type of energy planning contributes to low carbon development and achievement of Sustainable Energy for All objectives. This report presents...
“The Women who Came in the Mayflower” is a 1920 work by Annie Russel Marble within which she looks at the female passengers of the 'Mayflower', an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. This fascinating treatise is highly recommended for those with an interest in this famous sea voyage...
This botanical book details the intricacies of commercial fruit-growing from preparation to cultivation, harvesting, and, finally, packaging and sale. An interesting and insightful book, Fruit Growing is a compete manual for the commercial fruit-grower, containing timelessly important information imperative to the success of such endeavours to this day. Written by the prolific Liberty Hyde Bailey, this text is a must-have for any prospective farmers of enthusiasts of Bailey’s work. Liberty Hyde...
“The Romantic Story of the Mayflower Pilgrims – And Its Place in Life Today” is a 1911 account of the events and forces that prompted the famed landing in Plymouth of the 'Mayflower', an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. A fascinating account that will appeal to those with an...
“The Sailing of the Mayflower” is an 1858 poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow dedicated to the 'Mayflower', an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. A beautiful poem by one of America's most celebrated poets and not to be missed by poetry lovers with an interest in early American...
Contained within this antique book is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow handbook for the designing and construction of garden furniture out of wood. A wonderful text full of handy tips and helpful illustrations, this guide is perfect for the novice and will also be of value to those with previous carpentry experience. Containing information on tools, materials, and technique, this text provides everything a novice could possibly need to know on the subject. The chapters of this book include:...
Superb new gardening series, at a low $9.99 price point and attractive point-of-purchase display options. Concise, easy-to-use reference guides on all aspects of gardening. Each title is packed with expert advice, prepared by leading cultivation specialists. Gardening enthusiasts will find a wealth of practical information at their fingertips. Step-by-step instructions, clear color photographs and illustrations, and DIY projects.
Vi er intet uden teknologi. Uden flyvemaskiner, telefoner og ikke mindst oloplukkere kunne vi ikke dominere kloden. Men teknologi er ikke bare materielle dingenoter, der gor livet nemmere. Eller forvandler mennesket til selvmordspiloter, callgirls og bartendere. Den er ogsa tidens altdominerende tAenkemade. For ifolge Kasper Hedegard Schiolin, maskinmester ved Aarhus Universitet, ser vi kun virkeligheden igennem teknologiens briller. Og de er ved at reducere os til human ressources og resten af...
Приведены основные сведения о системах газораспределения, об устройстве и эксплуатации газопроводов, бытовой газовой аппаратуры, газорегуляторных пунктов. Рассмотрены техническое обслуживание, неисправности газопроводов и оборудования, способы их обнаружения и устранения, техника безопасности при эксплуатации газового хозяйства. Для подготовки и повышения квалификации слесарей газового хозяйства, обучения незанятого населения. Будет полезна также инженерно-техническим работникам, специалистам...