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George Washington Carver and Science & Invention in America
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harness, Cheryl, PUBLISHER: National Geographic Society, The multitalented hand of Cheryl Harness creates another winning combination of history, biography, and illustration: the inspiring story of a man who rose from slavery to worldwide fame as America's Plant Doctor. Follow the action as Confederate raiders kidnap young Carver--along with his mother and siblings--and sell them to Arkansas slaveholders. Here, whooping cough threatens George's life, yet the disease will be the key to his future. Unable to work in the fields, he spends his days studying plants. His desire for knowledge leads him to the rich farmlands of Iowa, where he becomes the first black student--and later the first black faculty member--at the state university. Carver pioneers hundreds of new uses for plants and revolutionizes American agriculture by teaching farmers the value of rotating cotton with nitrogen-rich crops. Cheryl Harness' lively narrative follows Carver's rise to international fame: our hero dines at the White House, works with Henry Ford, and testifies to Congress. The book's vivid illustrations are an invitation to step back in time and become an active participant in this compelling story.
City of Saints: A Mystery
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hunt, Andrew, PUBLISHER: Minotaur Books, Winner of the Hillerman Prize--an engaging historical mystery set in s Salt Lake City starring a newly-minted Mormon lawman To the outside observer, Salt Lake City seems to be the squeaky-clean "City of Saints"--its nickname since Mormon pioneers first arrived. Its wide roads, huge Mormon temple topped by a horn-blowing angel, and orderly neighborhoods give it the appearance of the ideal American city. But looks can be deceiving. When beautiful socialite Helen Kent Pfalzgraf turns up dead, Salt Lake County Deputy Art Oveson--a twenty-something husband, dad, and devout Mormon just getting his start--finds himself thrust into the role of detective. With his partner, a foul-mouthed, vice-ridden former strikebreaker, he begins to pursue Pfalzgraf's murderer--or murderers. Their search takes them into the dark underbelly of Salt Lake City, a place rife with blackmail, corruption and murder. Throw in a cowardly sheriff seeking reelection, a prominent local physician with a host of skeletons in his closet, and swirling rumors of an affair between the murder victim and an elusive Hollywood star, and you've got "City of Saints," a mystery based on a true yet largely forgotten murder that once captivated the nation but still remains unsolved eighty years later.
Calcolatrice da tavolo sanyo per amatori
ICC-804D_LABEL.jpg ( Byte)Dismantling the featured Sanyo ICC-804D manufactured in September in Japan reveals a miracle of engineering! Even today, almost 40 years after its introduction, you ask yourself: Why did they combine such an old-fashioned technology like magnetic reed switches and a four-chip calculator brain with the latest LED technology, yielding to an almost unaffordable product with a list price of ¥ ? ICC-804D_INT.jpg ( Byte)ICC-804D_BAT.jpg ( Byte)The ICC-804D is not only a heavy calculator, its specific density is much higher than usual. The calculator feels extremely solid and no space inside is left unused. Removing the backside shelf of the calculator housing with its integrated rechargeable NiCd cells attached to it, gives access to a metal frame with multiple printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies: • The main PCB with the calculator brain • A smaller display PCB with the LED modules • A keyboard PCB with the reed switches. ICC-804D_PCB2.jpg ( Byte)The main PCB forms together with the display PCB an extremely compact assembly based on the well-known four integrated circuits with SANYO LM, LM, LM, and LM markings. These chips were manufactured under license of General Instruments Corp., together with Rockwell and Texas Instruments one of the pioneers in the development of LSI circuits (Large-Scale-Integration) in MOS technology.
Giochi da Tavolo moderni e Anni 80 da 10 euro
Vendo diversi giochi da tavolo sia moderni che non a partire da 8 euro Tra parentesi il prezzo di vendita online La ricerca della Felità con expansione di Kickstarter ITA 45 euro (carte tutte imbustatate) Niagara perfetto stato euro 27 Hive Pocket con 3 tessere espansione euro 15 Rising Sun (in arrivo) nuovo sigillato euro 100 Retail o 199€ Kickstarter Edition Capitan sonar edizione ITA con scenari extra euro 25 Pioneers edizione Kickstarter nuovo sigillato con tutte le migliorie extra 40 euro Hospital Rush regolamento ITA euro 17 Atlantic Star ottimo stato (scatola con segno di penna) euro 19 Axis e Allied come nuovo euro 20 Black fleet ITA come nuovo euro 30 Airlines - Golden Age of Aviation Limited Edition edizione ita limitata con tutte le migliorie della campagna KICKSTARTER con modelli di aereoplani in resina e plastica euro 35 Grog island come nuovo euro 25 Gift Trap Edizione Deluxe euro 25 GokuCoconut Ita come nuovo 20 euro TipOver nuovo solo aperto euro 10 Monopoli 80 Anniversario Limited Edition Nuova Celofanata euro 30 The Boss con exp 6 giocatore 25 euro La scala dei Fantasmi Multilingua ITa inlcuso euro 20 DART WARS nuovo sigillato euro 20 Intrigo a venezia nuovo euro 9 StarWars impero contro ribellione ITA nuovo euro 9 Lucca Città nuovo sigillato euro 9 [VECCHI GIOCHI ANNI 80] Casablanca perfetto stato completo euro 45 Triangolo delle Bermude EG nuovo euro 32 Il Pranzo è servito euro 50 Spedizione con corriere a 8Euro per più giochi 10Euro
Living in Space: From Science Fiction to the International
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Caprara, Giovanni, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, Living in space is no longer just a dream. In a few short years, international cooperation between the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, Canada and Brazil has resulted in man's first successful attempt to live in space. And after many projects and some experimental space stations, like the Russian Salyut and Mir or the American Skylab, we are almost ready to launch the Great International Base, a stable space station geared towards the future. As large as a football field, this engineering masterpiece is scheduled for completion in . It will host six people, and astronauts of every nationality are expected to do extensive traveling to and from the station in orbit. Many scientific studies will be conducted on board and even more eagerly anticipated are the preparations for the great journey to Mars that will begin soon after. "Living in Space" tells the story of the orbital pioneers of the past and the fascinating future that now lies open before us. It narrates this century old story that combines science fiction stories, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political intrigue and imaginative ideas where fantasy, imagination and adventure are basic ingredients for every past and future endeavor. With the aide of numerous pictures, some published for the first time, we have the full story of the successes and disasters, of how courageous astronauts lived and, above all, what future living conditions will be like in the near future.
The View: Heart Over Mind, Mind Over Matter: From Conan
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Patrick, Dave, PUBLISHER: Polair Publishing, Twenty-NINE influential thinkers present their own 'vital messages' about the changes that are happening and the changes that must happen as we move fully into a new world consciousness. Symbolic of the changes is the year , the year the ancient Mayan Calendar simply ends. It is probably best to think of it, though, as the great symbol of a new beginning. THE VIEW adds greatly to our understanding about this watershed, beginning from the simple question, 'How do we take charge of the change?'.THE VIEW also offers a look forward and back at what has led us to the brink of a new spirituality in life -'heart over mind': the movement that was once called simply 'the New Age'. It begins with one of the world's great pioneers. In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published a call to the world to take up the challenges death and the afterlife offered, and acknowledge a spiritual framework wider than any church then offered. He called his book THE VITAL MESSAGE, and from the start he made at changing people's consciousness much of the inspiration of other writers has unfolded. This book celebrates the 150th anniversary of his birth, on 22nd May . The 'Aquarian Age', another term for our evolving consciousness, is radical in its ideas: distrustful of large organizations, thriving when it works in small groups, respectful of diversity and counter-cultures. It is also faced with dramatic new problems - sustainability in a threatened world, for instance - and huge intellectual opportunities, such as the new physics. THE VIEW makes it plain that while we may harness science, science cannot do without the simple human understanding that comes from the heart. The new spirituality is thus personal, but it is authentic.In different ways the contributors to THE VIEW take up today's opportunities and challenges with great insight. They suggest ways in which humankind may now move forward, and describe some of the discoveries and innovations which may reshape our lives in years still to come. Chapters cover Conan Doyle, Spirituality, Health, Community, Future-thinking and Business.Contributors include Neale Donald Walsch, Ervin Laszlo, Peter Russell, Owen Dudley Edwards, Gaye Mack, Roger Straughan, Drew Pryde, Colum Hayward, Darrell Mann, James Baltzell, Errol Weiner, A&K Laszlo and Hunter Lovins.
Senior Project Managers and/or Partner - Munich
SYSTEMIQ is an organisation driving system change in clean energy, circular material solutions and sustainable land use. By addressing failures in these areas, SYSTEMIQ aims to unlock economic opportunities that benefit business, society and the environment. We connect the right people, ideas, technologies, and capital to transform economic systems. We do this through five activities: Convene and support coalitions of leaders to shape policies and business strategies that will rapidly transform economic activity Work with companies that want to be pioneers in and drivers of change towards more sustainable systems Co-create and incubate the market solutions most likely to build regenerative economic systems Invest our own venture capital and expertise in opportunities with the biggest potential to drive rapid system change Direct larger pools of capital into regenerative economic systems, so that these scale and multiply. In order to deliver in these areas, we recruit and develop distinctive and varied individuals who strive to achieve our mission, challenge the status quo and act as change leaders. We are looking for experienced project managers to lead teams on exciting opportunities. This highly strategic work involves some of the most prominent institutions in the field, has a very international character and aims at significant impact over the next 3-5 years. It requires very advanced problem solving, analytical and relationship skills and the experience of leading project teams to deliver breakthrough insights, action and results. Our teams are typically small (2-5 people) and you might be involved in more than one project/venture at a time. Occasionally, you may be working with one of our partners in a standalone capacity. We offer the opportunity to benefit from the world-leading networks of our partners and be part of a high-calibre, driven, and fun/friendly team. There is also the possibility to gain experience in project development and venture capital. SYSTEMIQ is looking for individuals with a strong record of excellence and achievement. You have proven that in different contexts and are keen to work in a young, entrepreneurial company where you can get involved in a variety of work, shape the business and make maximum impact. You are passionate about SYSTEMIQ's mission and approach to system change. Your background includes leading teams at a top management consultancy, ideally coupled with solid leadership experience in industry, the public sector or civil society. Specifically, you have: Many years of top management consulting experience in a high calibre and international environment, ideally working with industry, energy, manufacturing and/or agricultural clients Experience as project/engagement manager, leading teams on both content and process Highly advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with a focus on strategic challenges Relationship management skills, also on a very senior level and in various cultural contexts A strong commitment to coaching and developing people, with an empowering leadership style Strong entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify growth opportunities and take a lead in exploring new ideas and concepts Masters or equivalent degree - chemistry/engineering & other Sciences especially welcome Willingness to travel (Desirable) Experience in the sustainability/environment/social enterprise space Experience in the EV/Mobility/Automotive sector would also be advantageous We are keen to receive applications from all parts of the global community Please send your application to Michael Round at h. You must have Right to Work in Germany