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Celebrated in literature and film as a playground for the rich and
famous, Long Island's North Shore- its Gold Coast- has long had a
firm hold on the imaginations of readers, vacationers and titans of
industry. Glimpsed here are the palatial summer homes of the
wealthy, historic old buildings and the dramatic landscape with its
rolling hills, views of Connecticut and coves lined with boats.
Offering 101 of the most iconic images of the people and places
that have come to define the North Shore, local historian and
author Richard Panchyk has created a volume sure to inspire the
next generation of Eggers.
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Escape '56 (Hardcover)
Richard Panchyk
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R426
R354
Discovery Miles 3 540
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Describes the causes and history of World War II, and includes interviews with participants and suggested activities.
Baseball History for Kids is a fascinating and unique journey
through the modern history of America’s favorite pastime. Kids
will discover how the game has changed over the years, reading
about topics such as the Dead Ball Era, World War II, segregation
and integration, Bonus Babies, the Reserve Clause and Free Agency,
and the Designated Hitter. Along the way, they’ll enjoy firsthand
quotes and stories from more than 175 former major leaguers who
were eyewitnesses to and participants in baseball’s most
incredible feats and biggest moments.
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Readers will also get an intimate look at the game’s greatest
legends, from Babe Ruth, Satchel Paige, and Ted Williams to Jackie
Robinson, Mickey Mantle, and Willie Mays, including insightful and
amusing anecdotes from former teammates and opponents. They will
gain additional insight into the game through 19 interesting
activities. Children will learn how to calculate a player’s
batting average and ERA, throw a palmball, design a logo for their
favorite team, cook a bowl of Cracker Jack, and more. The book also
includes a time line and list of books, websites, and places to
visit.
Galileo, one of history's best-known scientists, is introduced in
this illuminating activity book. Children will learn how Galileo's
revolutionary discoveries and sometimes controversial theories
changed his world and laid the groundwork for modern astronomy and
physics. This book will inspire kids to be stargazers and future
astronauts or scientists as they discover Galileo's life and work.
Activities allow children to try some of his theories on their own,
with experiments that include playing with gravity and motion,
making a pendulum, observing the moon, and painting with light and
shadow. Along with the scientific aspects of Galileo's life, his
passion for music and art are discussed and exemplified by period
engravings, maps, and prints. A time line, glossary, and listings
of major science museums, planetariums, and web sites for further
exploration complement this activity book.
Unlock and explore American history firsthand though this nation's
most important documents. Much more than a reference book, The Keys
to American History tells the story of a growing, vibrant democracy
through its laws, Supreme Court rulings, treaties, and presidential
speeches, from colonial times to the present. Organized
chronologically, each document includes a brief introduction and
excerpts, and often an image of the original. Most are followed by
interesting and relevant historical quotes from books, newspapers,
and speeches of their eras, providing a rich and varied framework
to understand each document's significance. The more than 60
entries include: Mayflower Compact Declaration of Independence
Washington's Farewell Address Missouri Compromise Seneca Falls
Declaration of Sentiments Emancipation Proclamation Homestead Act
Wilson's Fourteen Points Brown v. Board of Education Voting Rights
Act Resignation Speech of Richard Nixon and more By reading the
essential documents of American government, and the viewpoints of
the leaders and citizens who wrote them, you will gain a profound
understanding of the United States and the men and women who built
it.
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Manhattan Churches (Hardcover)
Richard Panchyk; Foreword by Timothy Cardinal Dolan
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R842
R691
Discovery Miles 6 910
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Designed as a useful, non-intimidating companion covering both
management and technical issues, this is a book that no A/E firm
should be without. It covers a wide range of topics pertaining to
CAD, from CAD management to disaster handling, with illustrations
throughout.
This text provides managers of architecture/engineering firms with
advice on how to organize and streamline their computer-aided
drafting and design (CADD) departments. Strategies are included for
setups ranging from a two-person team to an extensive workstation
network led by a CADD Systems Manager. The authors cover software
selection, standards of operations, proper styles of department
management, and systems of reoganization and storage that promote
quicker file access. A chapter on CADD disaster-handling helps
users recognize warning signs, make the right diagnosis, and avoid
typical pitfalls. A straightforward guide to AutoCAD simplifies use
of customized commands to meet specific needs. Sample training
programs for engineers and other CADD users make it easy to bring
office professionals into the systems. Pros and cons of different
workstations layouts, managerial organizations, and plotter choices
are thoroughly discussed. CADD graphics standards, menu systems for
CADD and CADD workstation distribution are also covered. Numerous
illustrations througout clarify key concepts. This book should be
of interest to managers of architecture/engineering firms.
Designed as a useful, non-intimidating companion covering both
management and technical issues, this is a book that no A/E firm
should be without. It covers a wide range of topics pertaining to
CAD, from CAD management to disaster handling, with illustrations
throughout.
How does a city obtain water, gas, and electricity? Where do these
services come from? How are they transported? The answer is
infrastructure, or the inner, and sometimes invisible, workings of
the city. Roads, railroads, bridges, telephone wires, and power
lines are visible elements of the infrastructure; sewers, plumbing
pipes, wires, tunnels, cables, and sometimes rails are usually
buried underground or hidden behind walls. "Engineering the City"
tells the fascinating story of infrastructure as it developed
through history along with the growth of cities. Experiments,
games, and construction diagrams show how these structures are
built, how they work, and how they affect the environment of the
city and the land outside it.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's enduring legacy upon the history,
culture, politics, and economics of the United States is introduced
to children in this engaging activity book. Kids will learn how
FDR, a member of one of the founding families of the New World, led
the nation through the darkest days of the Great Depression and
World War II as 32nd U.S. President. This book examines the
Roosevelt family--including famous cousin Teddy Roosevelt and First
Lady Eleanor Roosevelt--as well as FDR's early political career and
subsequent 12 years in office during some of the most fascinating
and turbulent times in American history. Interspersed throughout
are first-hand accounts from the people who knew FDR and remember
him well. Children will also learn how his personal struggles with
polio and his physical disability strengthened FDR's compassion and
resolve. In addition, kids will explore Roosevelt's entire era
through such hands-on activities as staging a fireside chat,
designing a WPA-style mural, sending a double encoded message,
hosting a swing dance party, and participating in a political
debate.
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