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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.
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.
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 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 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.
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
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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