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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
At the end of 1912 Jacques Schneider announced his intention of
presenting an annual trophy for an international seaplane contest.
There were only twelve Schneider contests but they were major
international events with the major rivals being Britain and Italy,
followed by France and the US. Biplane seaplanes and flying-boats
predominated the early contests and some very advanced twin-float
biplanes were among the winners as late as 1925. However, it was
the monoplane which was to become the symbol of Schneider Trophy,
with Supermarine and Macchi designs reaching the peak of racing
seaplane performance. The final winning combination of Supermarine
airframe and Rolls-Royce engine was to make a vital contribution to
Britain's defence in 1940 in the form of the Rolls-Royce powered
Hurricane and Spitfire. This book records the contests and, in
considerable detail, the design, development and achievements of
the participating aircraft; those which failed to take part; and
the projects, some of which embodied very advanced ideas even if
they were proved to be unrealistic.
Early Human Kinship brings together original studies from leading
figures in the biological sciences, social anthropology,
archaeology, and linguistics to provide a major breakthrough in the
debate over human evolution and the nature of society. * A major
new collaboration between specialists across the range of the human
sciences including evolutionary biology and psychology;
social/cultural anthropology; archaeology and linguistics *
Provides a ground-breaking set of original studies offering a new
perspective on early human history * Debates fundamental questions
about early human society: Was there a connection between the
beginnings of language and the beginnings of organized 'kinship and
marriage'? How far did evolutionary selection favor gender and
generation as principles for regulating social relations? *
Sponsored by the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain
and Ireland in conjunction with the British Academy
Art in England fills a void in the scholarship of both English and
medieval art by offering the first single volume overview of
artistic movements in Medieval and Early Renaissance England.
Grounded in history and using the chronology of the reign of
monarchs as a structure, it is contextual and comprehensive,
revealing unobserved threads of continuity, patterns of intention
and unique qualities that run through English art of the medieval
millennium. By placing the English movement in a European context,
this book brings to light many ingenious innovations that focused
studies tend not to recognize and offers a fresh look at the
movement as a whole. The media studied include architecture and
related sculpture, both ecclesiastical and secular; tomb monuments;
murals, panel paintings, altarpieces, and portraits; manuscript
illuminations; textiles; and art by English artists and by foreign
artists commissioned by English patrons.
Drive profitability, productivity, and accountability To create
extraordinary lives, we must learn to "unplug" from the constant
barrage of disruptions and "plug in" to the tools, strategies, and
mindsets that allow us to harness our attention to reach our
highest potential--and this book shows you how. Attention Pays
spotlights on the power of attention and absolute focus. Personally
WHO we pay attention to. Professionally WHAT we pay attention to.
And Globally HOW we pay attention in the world--and to the world.
In an on-demand, 24/7 society, where distractions cost millions of
people productivity, profitability, relationships and peace, it's
time to pay attention to what matters most. - Includes powerful
tips and tricks increase profitability - Shows you how to achieve
maximum accountability and results - Provides strategies to help
you productively manage daily tasks - Offers guidance on improving
your daily attention and focus If you're ready drive profitably,
increase productivity and boost accountability, it's time to tune
out the noise, focus on what really matters and learn how Attention
Pays.
This textbook provides an overview of the origin and preservation
of carbonate sedimentary rocks. The focus is on limestones and
dolostones and the sediments from which they are derived. The
approach is general and universal and draws heavily on fundamental
discoveries, arresting interpretations, and keystone syntheses that
have been developed over the last five decades. The book is
designed as a teaching tool for upper level undergraduate classes,
a fundamental reference for graduate and research students, and a
scholarly source of information for practicing professionals whose
expertise lies outside this specialty. The approach is rigorous,
with every chapter being designed as a separate lecture on a
specific topic that is encased within a larger scheme. The text is
profusely illustrated with all colour diagrams and images of rocks,
subsurface cores, thin sections, modern sediments, and underwater
seascapes. Additional resources for this book can be found at:
www.wiley.com/go/james/carbonaterocks
Although Henry P. Folland never received the public acclaim
accorded to the Spitfire and Hurricane's designers, more than 7,000
examples were built of the seventeen fighters he designed. His
first biplane fighter, the Royal Aircraft Factory's S.E.5/5a,
fought in the First World War with the Royal Flying Corps; his
last, the 1934 Gloster Gladiator, equipped ten Royal Air Force
Fleet Air Arm squadrons during the Second World War. Between the
wars Henry Folland was responsible for the designs of fourteen
other fighters, with Gladiators being exported to thirteen
countries. Here Derek N. James, renowned aviation historian and
author of nineteen books, relates the fascinating story of Henry
Folland's days as a Lanchester Motor Co. apprentice and his move to
Daimler Motor Co., which was to change his life, before his
prolific sixteen years with Gloucestershire (Gloster) Aircraft Co.
A major section of the book is devoted to the Gauntlet and
Gladiator with special contributions by the test pilots who flew
them. Detailed histories of all Folland's fighter designs are
included, alongside an in-depth study of the man himself, and many
of the 180 illustrations are previously unpublished.
Fenner's Veterinary Virology, Fifth Edition, is a comprehensive
reference of global importance that features coverage on viral
agents, viral diseases of animals, and newly emerging viral
zoonotic diseases. It is an excellent first port of call for
researchers and students alike, presenting the fundamental
principles of virology, virus structure, genome replication, and
viral diseases, while also focusing on the topics' clinical
aspects. Organized on a taxonomic basis, readers can quickly
understand how the virus (or the viral diseases) fits into the
bigger picture of the virus genus and family. The basic information
about each virus, such as disease, transmission, control, and
treatment are useful for veterinary students and clinicians for
their practices in disease management and prevention.
Early Human Kinship brings together original studies from leading
figures in the biological sciences, social anthropology,
archaeology, and linguistics to provide a major breakthrough in the
debate over human evolution and the nature of society.* A major new
collaboration between specialists across the range of the human
sciences including evolutionary biology and psychology;
social/cultural anthropology; archaeology and linguistics* Provides
a ground-breaking set of original studies offering a new
perspective on early human history* Debates fundamental questions
about early human society: Was there a connection between the
beginnings of language and the beginnings of organized 'kinship and
marriage'? How far did evolutionary selection favor gender and
generation as principles for regulating social relations?*
Sponsored by the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain
and Ireland in conjunction with the British Academy
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