Download or read book Searching the Skies written by David Frank Winkler and published by www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK. This book was released on 1997 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1997, this hitherto hard-to-find study examines the impact that construction of radar stations and command facilities had on the American landscape. With accompanying black and white photographs throughout, the author explores patterns, themes, and trends that created, influenced, and formed the backdrop to the Cold War defense radar program. This study provides an in-depth look at the radar systems, a state by state listing of the infrastructure that supported the systems, and an extensive bibliography. This historic content can be used to understand and evaluate properties associated with America's detection and command and control system.
Download or read book Searching African Skies written by Sarah Wild and published by Jacana Media. This book was released on 2012 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The square kilometre array and South Africa's quest to hear the songs of the stars"--Cover.
Download or read book Air War Over America written by Leslie Filson and published by Tyndall Air Force Base Public Affairs Office. This book was released on 2003 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes America's air sovereignty mission in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Download or read book Search the Sky written by Frederik Pohl and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-28 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Search the Sky" by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores themes of exploration, colonization, and the consequences of human expansion into space. Set in a future where Earth has been abandoned, the story follows the journey of a spaceship crew as they search for habitable planets. Pohl and Kornbluth craft a compelling narrative that delves into the challenges and moral dilemmas faced by the crew, making it a must-read for fans of classic science fiction.
Download or read book Boundless Sky written by Amanda Addison and published by Lantana Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A migrating swallow and a migrant girl cross paths while looking for a place to call home. A bird so small that it fits in your hand flies halfway around the world looking for a place to nest, while a young girl from northern Africa flees halfway around the world looking for safety. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the story of a chance encounter and a long journey home. North Somerset Teachers Book Awards shortlist. Kate Greenaway Medal Nomination. “Beneath the surface, one can find many opportunities for a deep conversation about belonging, welcoming, and freedom from oppression and danger”—Youth Book Review Services “A delicate and touching little tale that packs its powerful message inside a velvet glove. Do yourselves a favor and order a copy now”—The Letterpress Project “A beautiful exploration of friendship, the parallel migrations of Bird and Leila, and the welcome they receive in their new home. Perfect for developing empathy and compassion”—Library Girl and Book Boy
Download or read book In Quest of the Universe written by Theo Koupelis and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every new copy of In Quest of the Universe, Seventh Edition print textbook includes access to the Companion WebsiteDesigned for the nonscience major, In Quest of the Universe, Seventh Edition provides a comprehensive, accessible introduction to astronomy, while taking students on an exciting trek through our solar system and beyond. Updated throughout with the latest findings in this fast-paced field, the author unfolds historical and contemporary theories in astronomy to provide a clear account of how the science works. His student-friendly writing style and clear explanations acquaint students with our own solar system before moving on to the stars and distant galaxies. New Comparative Planetology boxes and data table throughout the text examine the similarities and differences in the geology, evolution, and atmospheres of all the planets in our solar system. This rich pedagogy further engages students and motivates them to think critically and develop basic reasoning skills in their studies.New and Key Features of the Seventh Edition:-Updated throughout with the latest discoveries in the field, with new and expanded content found in each chapter.-Added critical thinking and problem solving exercises can be found at the end of each chapter.-New boxes and data tables throughout examine the similarities and differences in the geology, evolution, and atmospheres of all planets in our solar system.-To increase understanding and clarity, sample calculations have been added to mathematical sections-Instructor's materials include PowerPoint Lecture Slides, PowerPoint Image Bank, Test Bank, Instructor's Manual, animations, and more.-The companion Web site, Starlinks, is included with every new copy of the text and includes study quizzes, Exploration Web links, animated flashcards, an online glossary, chapter outlines, a calendar of upcoming astronomical events, a guide to the constellations, and a new math review/tutor.
Download or read book Visual Astronomy Under Dark Skies written by Antony Cooke and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-16 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provide the reader with everything he needs to know about what to observe, and using some of today’s state-of-the-art technique and commercial equipment, how to get superb views of faint and distant astronomical objects. Only guide to live observation of deep space, utilizing modern image enhancement techniques (image intensifiers and CCD video monitors) Detailed information supplied on the image intensifiers and CCD video monitors Explains how to select and prepare sites for live viewing.
Download or read book Thinking About It written by Steven H. Propp and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2021-01-31 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steve Propp most often writes novels, with serious intellectual themes. But this nonfiction book contains writings and essays dealing with a wide variety of topics in the areas of science, religion, philosophy, and politics. The first section includes expansions of topics that were briefly covered in his earlier nonfiction book, Inquiries: Philosophical (2002). Subjects include: Science and the Multiverse; Time Travel; Extraterrestrial Life; Artificial Intelligence; Life after Death, and more. The second section consists of twelve “Lay Sermons,” such as could be addressed to a religious congregation, on topics such as: the Image of God; the Problem of Suffering; Social Justice; Forgiveness; hurtful “divisions” based on gender, sexual orientation, etc.; “Negative” images in the mass media, and others. The third section contains thirty brief topical essays, such as: Family; Education; Loneliness; Freedom; Authority; Justice; Progress; Individuality; Civility; Technology; Emotions; and even Holidays. The final section has several previously unpublished writings.
Download or read book Red Skies Falling written by Alex London and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Red Skies Falling, Alex London's thrilling sequel to Black Wings Beating, the epic fantasy Skybound Saga continues as twins Kylee and Brysen are separated by the expanse of Uztar, but are preparing for the same war--or so they think. Kylee is ensconsed in the Sky Castle, training with Mem Uku to master the Hollow Tongue and the Ghost Eagle. But political intrigue abounds and court drama seems to seep through the castle's stones like blood from a broken feather. Meanwhile, Brysen is still in the Six Villages, preparing for an attack by the Kartami. The Villages have become Uztar's first line of defense, and refugees are flooding in from the plains. But their arrival lays bare the villagers' darkest instincts. As Brysen navigates the growing turmoil, he must also grapple with a newfound gift, a burgeoning crush on a mysterious boy, and a shocking betrayal. The two will meet again on the battlefield, fighting the same war from different sides. But the Ghost Eagle has its own plans.
Download or read book Coexistence written by Danny Rittman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While sailing, Dr. Sam Daniels accidentally exposes cancer cells to seawater. The resulting chemical reaction leads to a startling discovery: cancer cells have greater intelligence than anyone could have imagined, including the ability to communicate with other cancer colonies, utilizing a highly complex code based on bio-chemical processes. Sam builds an impromptu research team, which includes a Russian computer whiz and an engineer at the helm of inventing the world’s most powerful microscope. Their efforts to crack the cancer code take them well outside the realm of mainstream medical science, crossing the line into science fiction and fantasy. The team travels to a surreal cave in upstate New York, the seas of Southeast Asia, and the skies of the Nevada desert. Sam’s only hope: that his wild hypothesis, plus a little luck, will lead to the most important medical breakthrough of the modern age. Is it possible for him to actually communicate with cancer cells, and in so doing, rid the Earth of this ominous disease for good?
Download or read book Dark Skies written by Nick Dunn and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dark Skies addresses a significant gap in knowledge in relation to perspectives from the arts, humanities, and social sciences. In providing a new multi- and interdisciplinary field of inquiry, this book brings together engagements with dark skies from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, empirical studies, and theoretical orientations. Throughout history, the relationship with dark skies has generated a sense of wonder and awe, as well as providing the basis for important cultural meanings and spiritual beliefs. However, the connection to darks skies is now under threat due to the widespread growth of light pollution and the harmful impacts that this has upon humans, non-humans, and the planet we share. This book, therefore, examines the rich potential of dark skies and their relationships with place, communities, and practices to provide new insights and understandings on their importance for our world in an era of climate emergency and environmental degradation. This book is intended for a wide audience. It will be of interest to scholars, students, and professionals in geography, design, astronomy, anthropology, ecology, history, and public policy, as well as anyone who has an interest in how we can protect the night sky for the benefit of us all and the future generations to follow. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Download or read book Dakota Skies written by Paul Lederer and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A natural tracker does all he can to help a woman escape the Dakota Territory When the harsh winters of the Black Hills snuffed out his father’s life, Miles Donovan was left with no inheritance but knowledge of every trail, creek, and ridge in the Dakota territories. He put his scouting instincts to work for the US cavalry, helping them chase Sioux raiding parties across terrain where few white men dared to tread. It was in that unforgiving country that he learned to hate Tom DeFord, a savage gunman whom Miles once saw kill a Blackfoot woman in cold blood. His scouting days behind him, Miles is cooling his heels in Deadwood when the beautiful Della Adair hires him to escort her out of town, and across the dangerous Dakota plains. When Tom DeFord comes after Della and her gold, Miles will make a stand, turning his guns against the deadliest killer the Dakota Territories have ever known.
Download or read book Black Ohio Skies written by Sarah Wolf and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Ohio Skies is a collection of fourteen short stories inspired by Counting Crows song lyrics.
Download or read book Beyond the Blue Skies written by Shaziya Khan and published by FanatiXx Publication. This book was released on 2024-02-23 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives voice to every young girl her age trying to navigate life and find their own identity.” - Kashish Lewis “Shaziya's work is a reminder that poetry, at its core, is about connecting hearts, and she does it flawlessly.” - Brosnan Antony — Embark on a journey through the highs and lows of adolescence with ‘Beyond the Blue Skies.’ This poetry book written by a young adult herself, we follow the story of a coming of age teen as she navigates the challenges of growing up. From moments of joy and creativity to times of doubt and insecurity, the author beautifully captures the myriad of teenage emotions. Set against a backdrop of hope and despair, this book invites readers to explore the complexities of teenage life, offering comfort and understanding along the way. Every page reveals a new feeling, and every poem resonates with the heart. Beyond the Blue Skies - Written by a 16 Year Old
Download or read book Blue Skies written by Patrick Parsons and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2008-04-05 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cable television is arguably the dominant mass media technology in the U.S. today. Blue Skies traces its history in detail, depicting the important events and people that shaped its development, from the precursors of cable TV in the 1920s and '30s to the first community antenna systems in the 1950s, and from the creation of the national satellite-distributed cable networks in the 1970s to the current incarnation of "info-structure" that dominates our lives. Author Patrick Parsons also considers the ways that economics, public perception, public policy, entrepreneurial personalities, the social construction of the possibilities of cable, and simple chance all influenced the development of cable TV. Since the 1960s, one of the pervasive visions of "cable" has been of a ubiquitous, flexible, interactive communications system capable of providing news, information, entertainment, diverse local programming, and even social services. That set of utopian hopes became known as the "Blue Sky" vision of cable television, from which the book takes its title. Thoroughly documented and carefully researched, yet lively, occasionally humorous, and consistently insightful, Blue Skies is the genealogy of our media society.
Download or read book Caging Skies written by Christine Leunens and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gripping, atmospheric novel about obsession and love. 'Little by little, Elsa leaked out of her enclosure, strayed out into every corner of the house . . . In my bed at night, she switched places with me, she enjoying the softness of my bed, and I finding myself cramped up in her airless niche.' This extraordinary novel is seen through the eyes of Johannes. An avid member of the Hitler Youth in the 1940s, he discovers his parents are hiding a Jewish girl called Elsa behind a false wall in their large house in Vienna. His initial horror turns to interest, then love and obsession. After the disappearance of his parents, Johannes finds he is the only one aware of Elsa's existence in the house, the only one responsible for her survival. Both manipulating and manipulated, Johannes dreads the end of the war: with it will come the prospect of losing Elsa and their relationship, which ranges through passion and obsession, dependence and indifference, love and hate. This gripping, masterful work examines truth and lies at both political and personal levels, laying bare the darkest corners of the human soul.
Download or read book Death from the Skies written by Philip C. Plait and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's only a matter of time before a cosmic disaster spells the end of the Earth. But how concerned should we about about any of these catastrophic scenarios? And if they do post a danger, can anything be done to stop them?
