Download or read book The Book of Firsts written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What were the first words spoken on the telephone? How did Frank Epperson accidentally invent the first ice lolly? Who queued all night ot make sure he got Britain's first number plate, 'A1'? The Book of Firsts describes the first instance of something happening. It is a painstakingly researched encyclopaedia of ground-breakin ginnovations and chievements. It provides the dates, details and the stories of the remarkable minds and personalities behind humankind's greatest milestones. It is packed with facts, photographs and pictures. As the story of each first unfolds, tales of other firsts that were made possible by this 'first first' are told. The book covers technical innovations, huamn endeavours, sporting greats, political milestones, cultural breakthroughs, medical achievements, and food and drink. Each story will delight and amaze, describin gand illustrating firsts ranging from the genuinely important (the first heart transplant) to the trivia beloved of quiz shows and dinner parties - the first item to be sold using a bar code was a packet of Wrigley's chewin gum, sold at 08.01 on 26th June 1974 in Ohio.
Download or read book The Book of Firsts written by Karan K Anders and published by Andrea K Hösth. This book was released on with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three boys, the 'kings' of the school. One cynical newcomer. An outrageous competition. When Mika Niles overhears the details of "The Book of Firsts" she's at first bemused, then scornful, then intrigued. Judging which of three very handsome young men is best at kissing, and...? With no time in her final year for serious attachments, a series of lunchtime trysts is more than tempting – and an opportunity like this might never come her way again. But this light-hearted game is also a scandalous secret, and few can play with fire and walk away unscathed.
Download or read book Robertson s Book of Firsts written by Patrick Robertson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-11-11 with total page 1067 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely unlike any encyclopedia before it, The Book of Firsts is the product of decades of archiving and research from the incredible Patrick Robertson. For many years the proprietor of a stock photo archive and collector of all forms of ephemera, Robertson boasts a library that includes ads, clippings, and archival materials going back well over 100 years. In this amazing work, Robertson indexes and describes the things he considers socially relevant, such as the first black head of a white government (it's not who you think), the first baby carriage, and the first department store. He writes about all this with an unparalleled knowledge and impossible-to-fake fluency with a staggering number of subjects. What's more, Robertson renders this massive reference with subtle but distinctive humor, and an eye for fascinating detail. Every entry in this book includes a first time in America, and many also have firsts from elsewhere in the world. With a handsome design and an oversized trim, this will be both a groundbreaking work of reference and a beautiful gift for trivia heads.
Download or read book Freedom written by Jaycee Dugard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the follow-up to ... A Stolen Life, [kidnapping survivor] Jaycee Dugard tells the story of her first experiences after years in captivity: the joys that accompanied her newfound freedom and the challenges of adjusting to life on her own"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The Book of Firsts written by Peter D'Epiro and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Firsts is an entertaining, enlightening, and highly browsable tour of the major innovations of the past twenty centuries and how they shaped our world. Peter D’Epiro makes this handy overview of human history both fun and thought-provoking with his survey of the major “firsts”—inventions, discoveries, political and military upheavals, artistic and scientific breakthroughs, religious controversies, and catastrophic events—of the last two thousand years. Who was the first to use gunpowder? Invent paper? Sack the city of Rome? Write a sonnet? What was the first university? The first astronomical telescope? The first great novel? The first Impressionist painting? The Book of Firsts explores these questions and many more, from the earliest surviving cookbook (featuring parboiled flamingo) and the origin of chess (sixth-century India) to the first civil service exam (China in 606 AD) and the first tell-all memoir about scandalous royals (Byzantine Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora). In the form of 150 brief, witty, erudite, and information-packed essays, The Book of Firsts is ideal for anyone interested in an enjoyable way to acquire a deeper understanding of history and the fascinating personalities who forged it.
Download or read book Fictions of America written by Ulrich Baer and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unprecedented compendium of milestones in the history of American literature. Presents all of the "first" literary works that broke barriers and inaugurated new traditions; with concise introductions.
Download or read book Firsts written by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen-year-old Mercedes Ayres has an open-door policy when it comes to her bedroom, but only if the guy fulfills a specific criteria: he has to be a virgin. Mercedes lets the boys get their awkward fumbling first times over with, and all she asks in return is that they give their girlfriends the perfect first time-the kind Mercedes never had herself. Keeping what goes on in her bedroom a secret has been easy - so far. Her mother isn't home nearly enough to know about Mercedes' extracurricular activities, and her uber-religious best friend, Angela, won't even say the word "sex" until she gets married. But Mercedes doesn't bank on Angela's boyfriend finding out about her services and wanting a turn - or on Zach, who likes her for who she is instead of what she can do in bed. When Mercedes' perfect system falls apart, she has to find a way to salvage her own reputation -and figure out where her heart really belongs in the process. Funny, smart, and true-to-life, Laurie Elizabeth Flynn's Firsts is a one-of-a-kind young adult novel about growing up.
Download or read book The Summer of Firsts and Lasts written by Terra Elan McVoy and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, a sweet and sexy novel about summer romance and sisterly bonds, from the author of Pure and After the Kiss. Three sisters. One life-changing summer. Calla loves summer because summer means Duncan. They’ve been best friends for years, but Calla has never worked up the nerve to tell him how she really feels. This summer, the summer before college, is Calla’s last chance. Violet isn’t much of a rule breaker in real life. But this isn’t real life, this is summer, and Violet is determined to make the most of it. Besides, a little sneaking out never hurt anyone. And sneaking out with James is 100% worth the risk...even though James is completely off-limits. Daisy has never been the sister that boys notice, but when sparks fly with Joel at the first bonfire of summer, it seems so easy and right. So why is being his girlfriend so complicated? “An unflinchingly honest look at sisterhood, first love, and how one amazing summer can change everything. I completely lost myself in this book.” —Lauren Barnholdt, author of Two-way Street “This is a poignant portrayal of sisterhood, summer love, responsibility, betrayal, and forgiveness that fully captures the intensity and emotion of the fleeting days at summer camp.” —Booklist “McVoy’s writing brings the summer camp setting to life.”—Publishers Weekly
Download or read book Second Firsts written by Christina Rasmussen and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a guide for dealing with grief and loss, detailing five steps of healing that can lead to a lifestyle alignment with personal values and new possibilities for a re-engaged life. --Publisher's description.
Download or read book The Book of Women s Firsts written by Phyllis J. Read and published by Random House Reference. This book was released on 1992 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive reference that chronicles first achievements of American women from the 16th century to the present, this fascinating and inspiring book covers more than 20 fields of endeavor. Included are the first woman mayor (1897), the first woman athlete to play men's regular basketball (1986), as well as more celebrated females such as Gracie Allen, Clara Barton, and Muriel Siebert.
Download or read book Firsts written by Naomi Kleinberg and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baby Sesame Street characters accomplish developmental firsts, including standing up for the first time and getting a first haircut. On board pages.
Download or read book The Firsts written by Jennifer Steinhauer and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An intimately told story, with detailed and thought-provoking portraits.” —The New York Times Book Review “The Firsts stands out as one of the most important and best reported books written during the extraordinary political chapter in which we are living.” —Nicolle Wallace, author and anchor, Deadline: White House on MSNBC NOW WITH UPDATED EPILOGUE In the November 2018 midterms, the greatest number of women in history were elected to Congress. It was a group diverse in background, age, experience, and ideology. From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and “the Squad” to a group with national security backgrounds calling themselves “the Badasses,” from the first two Native American women to the first two Muslim women, all were swept into office on a wave of grassroots support. Here, New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer chronicles these women’s first year in Congress, following their shift from trailblazing campaigns to the daily work of governance. In committee rooms, offices, visits back home with their constituents, and conversations in the halls of the Capitol, she probes the question: Will Washington, with its hidebound traditions and overpriced housing and petty power struggles, change the changemakers? Or will this Congress, which looks a little more like today’s America, truly be the start of something new? Vivid and smart, The Firsts delivers fresh details, inside access, historical perspective, and expert analysis as these women—inspiring, controversial, talented, and rebellious—do something surprising: make Congress essential again.
Download or read book The Indiana Book of Records Firsts and Fascinating Facts written by Fred D. Cavinder and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1985-11-22 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What the Guinness brothers have done for the records of the world, this book does for Indiana, whose resourceful inhabitants have blazed a bright trail of accomplishments in nearly every field. There is wonderful whimsy in this census of people who excel, excite, enthrall, and exceed the expectations of even the most eager Hoosierphile.
Download or read book Golf s Book of Firsts written by Adam Sherman and published by JG Press. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and illustrations present golf records and miscellaneous facts about the sport, notable golfers, and courses.
Download or read book Who DAT Baby a Louisiana Baby s Book of Firsts written by Allison Dugas Behan and published by Pelican Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-02-22 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This baby memory book allows families to record all the milestones of a uniquely Louisiana childhood! The lively illustrated pages provide spaces for photos and notes for baby's first twelve months in this one-of-a-kind state, with pages for the first and second birthday too. Parents then can set down the dates and details for baby's first king cake, football game, festival, and much more!
Download or read book The United Methodist Clergy Book of Firsts written by F. Belton Joyner Jr and published by Foundery Books. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written especially for licensing schools and the United Methodist Course of Study, this book of firsts will see pastors through those uncertain early days in ministry. Some of the firsts include: first sermon, first service, first baptism, first Communion, first challenge of pastoral authority, first Church Council meeting, first visit to dying person, first funeral, first wedding, first charge conference, first D.S., first move, first colleague, first bad cold (what do I do if I get sick on Saturday night?), first person who doesn't like you, first vacation, first day off, first non-required book, first parsonage, first bishop, first social justice issue, first tradition you challenge, first nominations meeting, first record-keeping, first funeral director, first sexual temptation, first opportunity for community service, first schedule conflict, first school pressure, first personal family issue, first bulletin or projected material, first bishop, first fund-raising, first stewardship campaign, first personal devotions, first burn-out, first counseling session, first challenge to Discipline, first connectional meeting, first meeting with Board of Ordained Ministry, first robe or alb, first new clothes, first paying of bills, first theological conflict, first Bible study, first revival, first dealing with groupie, first major snafu, first retirement plan decision, first electronic communication.
Download or read book Mary the First Disciple written by Nfcym and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: a Catholic religious recognition workbook
