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Daily Life in the United States, 1960-1990 - Decades of Discord (Hardcover, New): Myron A. Marty Daily Life in the United States, 1960-1990 - Decades of Discord (Hardcover, New)
Myron A. Marty
R2,229 Discovery Miles 22 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Students, teachers, and interested readers can use this important resource to examine the evolution of the everyday lives of ordinary people in the United States from 1960 to 1990. The volatility of the civil rights movement; the impact of the baby boom generation; the influences of television, advertising, and other media; the emergence of environmental and consumer-protection movements; and the effects the Vietnam War and Watergate had on the American public are just a few of the issues examined and outlined. From the space age to the computer age, the user can explore how change-induced discord and adjustment to postmodern times led to cultural standoffs, affecting everyday lives.

For the first time the social history of the United States is examined in four chronological periods: 1960-1966, when modern ideals flourished and then began to fade; 1967-1974, when cultural changes began to remake America; 1975-1980, when the cultural changes led to standoffs between opposing sides; and the 1980s, when postmodern conditions broadened their influence and discord became more pronounced. Marty explores the details of everyday living that these time periods reflected: * the American dream home in suburbia* the influences of new technologies such as computers, portable stereos, and microwave ovens * the initial excitement of space exploration * the growing realities of dual-income and single-parent families and a vast number of other topics that help the user trace the evolution of this mutable and exciting time period.

Next Generation Photovoltaics - High Efficiency through Full Spectrum Utilization (Paperback): A. Marti, A. Luque Next Generation Photovoltaics - High Efficiency through Full Spectrum Utilization (Paperback)
A. Marti, A. Luque
R1,492 Discovery Miles 14 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Although photovoltaics are regarded by many as the most likely candidate for long term sustainable energy production, their implementation has been restricted by the high costs involved. Nevertheless, the theoretical limit on photovoltaic energy conversion efficiency-above 85%-suggests that there is room for substantial improvement of current commercially available solar cells, both silicon and thin-film based. Current research efforts are focused on implementing novel concepts to produce a new generation of low-cost, high-performance photovoltaics that make improved use of the solar spectrum. Featuring contributions from pioneers of next generation photovoltaic research, Next Generation Photovoltaics: High Efficiency through Full Spectrum Utilization presents a comprehensive account of the current state-of-the-art in all aspects of the field. The book first discusses topics, such as multi-junction solar cells (the method closest to commercialization), quantum dot solar cells, hot carrier solar cells, multiple quantum well solar cells, and thermophotovoltaics. The final two chapters of the book consider the materials, fabrication methods, and concentrator optics used for advanced photovoltaic cells. This book will be an essential reference for graduate students and researchers working with solar cell technology.

Next Generation Photovoltaics - High Efficiency through Full Spectrum Utilization (Hardcover, New): A. Marti, A. Luque Next Generation Photovoltaics - High Efficiency through Full Spectrum Utilization (Hardcover, New)
A. Marti, A. Luque
R7,477 Discovery Miles 74 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Although photovoltaics are regarded by many as the most likely candidate for long term sustainable energy production, their implementation has been restricted by the high costs involved. Nevertheless, the theoretical limit on photovoltaic energy conversion efficiency-above 85%-suggests that there is room for substantial improvement of current commercially available solar cells, both silicon and thin-film based. Current research efforts are focused on implementing novel concepts to produce a new generation of low-cost, high-performance photovoltaics that make improved use of the solar spectrum.
Featuring contributions from pioneers of next generation photovoltaic research, Next Generation Photovoltaics: High Efficiency through Full Spectrum Utilization presents a comprehensive account of the current state-of-the-art in all aspects of the field. The book first discusses topics, such as multi-junction solar cells (the method closest to commercialization), quantum dot solar cells, hot carrier solar cells, multiple quantum well solar cells, and thermophotovoltaics. The final two chapters of the book consider the materials, fabrication methods, and concentrator optics used for advanced photovoltaic cells. This book will be an essential reference for graduate students and researchers working with solar cell technology.

Nearby History - Exploring the Past Around You (Hardcover, Fourth Edition): David Kyvig, Myron A. Marty, Larry Cebula Nearby History - Exploring the Past Around You (Hardcover, Fourth Edition)
David Kyvig, Myron A. Marty, Larry Cebula
R2,203 Discovery Miles 22 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nearby History by David E. Kyvig and Myron A. Marty is one of the essential volumes on any public historian's bookshelf and syllabus. Whereas every other "how to do history" book seems aimed at fledgling academic historians and grounds its advice on academic libraries and footnoting, it is Nearby History that shows the reader how to do hands-on public history research with the resources found in every community. First published in 1984, the book remains as important as ever. And yet the world of historical research has changed since 1984--not just the explosion of online historical sources but also the possibilities of using digital cameras and scanners for research, digital communities for historical collaboration, and podcasts, smartphone apps and websites to present research and interpretations of nearby history. It is time for an update. Newly updated by Larry Cebula, this fourth edition of Nearby History is a comprehensive handbook for those interested in investigating the history of communities, families, local institutions, and cultural artifacts, Nearby History helps its readers research the world near at hand. In this fourth edition, the authors discuss a variety of research approaches involving published literature, unpublished documents, oral histories, visual and material sources, and landscapes; offer guidance in the uses of technology, particularly digital photography and digital voice recording; and suggest methods of historical presentation. The authors also explore the promise and pitfalls of research in the digital age. Richly illustrated with photos and documents, Nearby History is an excellent resource for both professionally trained and self-taught historians.

Nearby History - Exploring the Past Around You (Paperback, Fourth Edition): David Kyvig, Myron A. Marty, Larry Cebula Nearby History - Exploring the Past Around You (Paperback, Fourth Edition)
David Kyvig, Myron A. Marty, Larry Cebula
R1,060 Discovery Miles 10 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nearby History by David E. Kyvig and Myron A. Marty is one of the essential volumes on any public historian's bookshelf and syllabus. Whereas every other "how to do history" book seems aimed at fledgling academic historians and grounds its advice on academic libraries and footnoting, it is Nearby History that shows the reader how to do hands-on public history research with the resources found in every community. First published in 1984, the book remains as important as ever. And yet the world of historical research has changed since 1984--not just the explosion of online historical sources but also the possibilities of using digital cameras and scanners for research, digital communities for historical collaboration, and podcasts, smartphone apps and websites to present research and interpretations of nearby history. It is time for an update. Newly updated by Larry Cebula, this fourth edition of Nearby History is a comprehensive handbook for those interested in investigating the history of communities, families, local institutions, and cultural artifacts, Nearby History helps its readers research the world near at hand. In this fourth edition, the authors discuss a variety of research approaches involving published literature, unpublished documents, oral histories, visual and material sources, and landscapes; offer guidance in the uses of technology, particularly digital photography and digital voice recording; and suggest methods of historical presentation. The authors also explore the promise and pitfalls of research in the digital age. Richly illustrated with photos and documents, Nearby History is an excellent resource for both professionally trained and self-taught historians.

Phoenix Reborn (Paperback): Rafael A. Marti Phoenix Reborn (Paperback)
Rafael A. Marti
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R436 Discovery Miles 4 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nathan Christopher Styles, a former US Army Special Forces operative, embarks on a perilous journey that may cost him his life. Seeking safety as he bravely confronts his alleged adversaries, he must also battle personal demons in the form of paranoid-schizophrenia. Styles relies on trusted confidants as he attempts to navigate the pitfalls -- all the while unsure his trust is always well placed. He's a man who thought he had it all, suddenly finds himself alone, his world shattered. His circumstances offer scant hope of reclaiming a normal life as he fights just to stay alive. "Marti's previous works revealed his ability to expertly weave a tapestry of danger and suspense. However, Phoenix Reborn is positive proof that this author has outdone himself with his uncanny talent for story-telling. This book will have readers begging for more " - James R. Atwood, Master Sergeant (Retired), U.S. Army Editor

Reflexions Pratiques Sur Le Tartre, La Carie Et La Prothese Dentaire (French, Paperback): A. Marty Reflexions Pratiques Sur Le Tartre, La Carie Et La Prothese Dentaire (French, Paperback)
A. Marty
R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fenix Renacido (Spanish, Paperback): Rafael A. Marti Fenix Renacido (Spanish, Paperback)
Rafael A. Marti
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R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Saint-Petersbourg Et Ses Environs (1902) (French, Paperback): A. Wernekinck Saint-Petersbourg Et Ses Environs (1902) (French, Paperback)
A. Wernekinck; Translated by A. Marty
R637 Discovery Miles 6 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Saint-Petersbourg Et Ses Environs (1902) (French, Paperback): A. Wernekinck Saint-Petersbourg Et Ses Environs (1902) (French, Paperback)
A. Wernekinck; Translated by A. Marty
R637 Discovery Miles 6 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Quick-Start Guide to the Whole Bible, The Understa nding the Big Picture Book-by-Book (Paperback): A. Marty Quick-Start Guide to the Whole Bible, The Understa nding the Big Picture Book-by-Book (Paperback)
A. Marty
R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A Friendly Overview of Every Book of the Bible Reading the Bible can be intimidating. Made up of sixty-six "books" ranging in subject matter from history to instruction, from poetry to prophecy, this all-time bestseller is frequently misunderstood, even by those who read it regularly. In this easy-to-read handbook, two respected Bible professors will help you make sense of the Bible, book-by-book. Using a conversational tone, they cut right to the heart of the matter, focusing on two main questions: "What does it say?" and "Why does it matter?" Whether you're a seasoned reader of Scripture or reading it for the first time, you're sure to come away with a better understanding of what the Bible is all about and why it is the most important book you'll ever read.

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