Download or read book The Directory of Flags written by Charlotte Greig and published by Ivy Press. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years, flags have been used to identify countries and cultures, people and places. Today, the flags of the world can still provide a key to discovering national identity and history of each and every country in the international community. Presented in a neat directory format, this book offers nearly 300 flags, each alongside the story of its provenance and design.
Download or read book Complete Flags of the World written by DK Publishing, Inc and published by Dk Pub. This book was released on 2008 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the history and symbolic interpretation of every national flag and includes the flags of international organizations and of each state of the United States.
Download or read book World Flags Identifier written by Alfred Znamierowski and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an exhaustive and up-to-date summary of world flags, from those of the largest countries to the smallest states.
Download or read book Complete Flags of the World written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-05-19 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new, fully updated edition of Complete Flags of the World tells you everything you need to know about flags, from the meaning behind the designs and symbols of the world's 196 national flags, to information on the use of flags and banners in other fields, as well as their starring role in famous historical moments. Spanning geography, communication, politics, sports, history, culture, design, and art, this book is the ultimate reference, explaining the widespread use and significance of flags and how they have evolved over the course of history.
Download or read book 199 Flags written by Orith Kolodny and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey around the world through 199 flags! This striking visual book explores the shapes, figures, and colors of flag design. Whether a national flag features vertical stripes or horizontal ones, two colors or more, symbols drawn from nature or from history—each detail of its design is intentional and loaded with meaning. Graphic designer Orith Kolodny demystifies the recurring colors and visual components of national flags. Through the study of flag design, this book shows that countries with vastly different climates and cultures often have more in common than one might expect. This book is: • Organized by design rather than geography • Divided into categories such as stripes, diagonal lines, triangles, circles, crosses, and natural forms (like suns, moons, stars, and trees) • A stylish introduction to the iconography of independence 199 Flags explores the meaning behind each flag in an entertaining and accessible way. Through a captivating combination of design theory and world history, you'll learn how to decode the symbols and interpret shapes of flags through a designer's eye. • A perfect gift for dads, designers, travelers, geography nerds, and history buffs • Learn about our world in a unique way that prioritizes design and meaning over rote memorization. • Great for fans of Logo Design Love: A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Identities by David Airey, The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman, Flags of the World by Sylvie Bednar, and Draplin Design Co. by Aaron James Draplin
Download or read book World Atlas of Flags written by Brian Johnson Barker and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World Atlas of Flags is a reference work for scholars and students, as well as a fascinating read for anyone interested in knowing more about vexillology - the study of flags. Beginning with the history of flags and heraldry, it explores the use of symbols and colours, flags in the military and at sea, and the flags of international organizations, such as the UN and Red Cross. The bulk of the book is a directory of flags of the world's nations. Listed by continent, each entry includes the national, or civil, flag, with some background on its origin and meaning. Where applicable, information is given on the similarities between flags of neighbouring states, or even of nations far apart that, through conquest or other historical ties, have common elements in their flags. Concise statistics help place each nation in a contemporary context, while locator maps site them geographically.
Download or read book The Flag Book of the United States written by Whitney Smith and published by New York : W. Morrow. This book was released on 1975 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives the history of the American flag and of the flags of all fifty states. Also discusses State seals, U.S. government and armed forces flags, and flag etiquette.
Download or read book The World Encyclopedia of Flags written by Alfred Znamierowski and published by Peony Press/Anness. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the ages flags have been a means of cultural and national identity, communication, and a means of representation for groups and associations. Compiled by a leading authority this book is a definitive and exhaustive visual reference to international flags, from the largest countries to the smallest states. Split into two sections, the first part of the book presents a fascinating overview of the history of flags, from the 3rd century BC to the 21st century. The second section covers over 600 flags in current use, including a continent-by-continent examination of countries, territories, organizations, individuals and causes. Lavishly illustrated, this book is both a stunning reference book and an invaluable resource. Fascinating and compelling, it offers historical, geographical and political insights into one of our most ancient forms of identification and communication.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Flags of the World 3rd Edition written by Brian Johnson Barker and published by IMM Lifestyle. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: London: New Holland, 2005.
Download or read book Good Flag Bad Flag written by Ted Kaye and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Book of Country Flags Facts and Capitals A Colorful Guide of All Country Flags Facts and Capitals of the World Including Photos and Co written by B. C. Lester Books and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-10 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a clear guide to all flags of countries of the world? Are you looking for country information, or the country's location on the map? Then look no further! Heres why The Complete Book of Country Flags, Facts & Capitals is the perfect handbook and reference guide for you! THE PERFECT BLEND OF PRACTICALITY AND AESTHETIC - Countries are organized by continent and country information is logically placed and easy to find. Between this data are colorful flags, beautiful maps and photos summarizing the continent, making for a lovely book for both kids and adults. WRITTEN FOR READERS OF ALL AGES - An informative yet a non-complicated read, with no unnecessary jargon, making the read enjoyable for children and adults alike. DETAILED INFORMATION INSIDE WITH IMPROVED READABILITY - A section of country and continent facts forming reliable data such as country's capital, area and population, coupled with summary paragraphs on continents and fun facts which give the book readability as well as just lists of information. FIND COUNTRY LOCATIONS IN SECONDS - Our numbering system allows you locate a country and its flag on a map in seconds! HANDY SIZE, DURABLE FINISH - 6x9 inch book witha. durable glossy cover makes this book ideal for suing at home or taking with you on holiday or to school! MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR YOURSELF OR FOR GEOGRAPHY LOVERS - B.C. Lester Books devotes their efforts into bringing cutting edge publications in Geography, so you know you will be getting a quality title, whoever this book is purchased for! CUSTOMERS LOVE OUR FLAG BOOKS - Designed as an overall improvement from our previous Flag Books, customers loved our Geography Publications and we think that you will too! Get yours now!
Download or read book World Flags written by James S Kuntz and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-22 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WORLD FLAGSBIG FLAGS and BIG WORDSFlags World Countries Book Children of any age will love learning about the colorful flags, capital cities and interesting facts about countries from around the world and parents will find it useful for testing a child's knowledge A great geography gift for kids and adults Fun with Color in flags for countries of the world with color guides to stress relief and general fun and learn
Download or read book The NET Developer s Guide to Directory Services Programming written by Joe Kaplan and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 2006-05-08 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “If you have any interest in writing .NET programs using Active Directory or ADAM, this is the book you want to read.” —Joe Richards, Microsoft MVP, directory services Identity and Access Management are rapidly gaining importance as key areas of practice in the IT industry, and directory services provide the fundamental building blocks that enable them. For enterprise developers struggling to build directory-enabled .NET applications, The .NET Developer’s Guide to Directory Services Programming will come as a welcome aid. Microsoft MVPs Joe Kaplan and Ryan Dunn have written a practical introduction to programming directory services, using both versions 1.1 and 2.0 of the .NET Framework. The extensive examples in the book are in C#; a companion Web site includes both C# and Visual Basic source code and examples. Readers will Learn to create, rename, update, and delete objects in Active Directory and ADAM Learn to bind to and search directories effectively and efficiently Learn to read and write attributes of all types in the directory Learn to use directory services within ASP.NET applications Get concrete examples of common programming tasks such as managing Active Directory and ADAM users and groups, and performing authentication Experienced .NET developers—those building enterprise applications or simply interested in learning about directory services—will find that The .NET Developer’s Guide to Directory Services Programming unravels the complexities and helps them to avoid the common pitfalls that developers face.
Download or read book Flags Along the Coast written by Jack Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Linux Programming Interface written by Michael Kerrisk and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 1556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Linux Programming Interface (TLPI) is the definitive guide to the Linux and UNIX programming interface—the interface employed by nearly every application that runs on a Linux or UNIX system. In this authoritative work, Linux programming expert Michael Kerrisk provides detailed descriptions of the system calls and library functions that you need in order to master the craft of system programming, and accompanies his explanations with clear, complete example programs. You'll find descriptions of over 500 system calls and library functions, and more than 200 example programs, 88 tables, and 115 diagrams. You'll learn how to: –Read and write files efficiently –Use signals, clocks, and timers –Create processes and execute programs –Write secure programs –Write multithreaded programs using POSIX threads –Build and use shared libraries –Perform interprocess communication using pipes, message queues, shared memory, and semaphores –Write network applications with the sockets API While The Linux Programming Interface covers a wealth of Linux-specific features, including epoll, inotify, and the /proc file system, its emphasis on UNIX standards (POSIX.1-2001/SUSv3 and POSIX.1-2008/SUSv4) makes it equally valuable to programmers working on other UNIX platforms. The Linux Programming Interface is the most comprehensive single-volume work on the Linux and UNIX programming interface, and a book that's destined to become a new classic.
Download or read book Unix in 24 Hours Sams Teach Yourself written by Dave Taylor and published by Sams Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 1263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to use Unix, OS X, or Linux quickly and easily! In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Unix in 24 Hours helps you get up and running with Unix and Unix-based operating systems such as Mac OS X and Linux. Designed for beginners with no previous experience using Unix, this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach makes it easy to learn. Each lesson clearly explains essential Unix tools and techniques from the ground up, helping you to become productive as quickly and efficiently as possible. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Unix tasks. Practical, hands-on examples show you how to apply what you learn. Quizzes and exercises help you test your knowledge and stretch your skills. Notes and tips point out shortcuts and solutions Learn how to... Pick the command shell that’s best for you Organize the Unix file system (and why) Manage file and directory ownership and permissions Maximize your productivity with power filters and pipes Use the vi and emacs editors Create your own commands and shell scripts Connect to remote systems using SSH and SFTP Troubleshoot common problems List files and manage disk usage Get started with Unix shell programming Set up printing in a Unix environment Archive and back up files Search for information and files Use Perl as an alternative Unix programming language Set up, tweak, and make use of the GNOME graphical environment Contents at a Glance HOUR 1: What Is This Unix Stuff? HOUR 2: Getting onto the System and Using the Command Line HOUR 3: Moving About the File System HOUR 4: Listing Files and Managing Disk Usage HOUR 5: Ownership and Permissions HOUR 6: Creating, Moving, Renaming, and Deleting Files and Directories HOUR 7: Looking into Files HOUR 8: Filters, Pipes, and Wildcards! HOUR 9: Slicing and Dicing Command-Pipe Data HOUR 10: An Introduction to the vi Editor HOUR 11: Advanced vi Tricks, Tools, and Techniquess HOUR 12: An Overview of the emacs Editor HOUR 13: Introduction to Command Shells HOUR 14: Advanced Shell Interaction HOUR 15: Job Control HOUR 16: Shell Programming Overview HOUR 17: Advanced Shell Programming HOUR 18: Printing in the Unix Environment HOUR 19: Archives and Backups HOUR 20: Using Email to Communicate HOUR 21: Connecting to Remote Systems Using SSH and SFTP HOUR 22: Searching for Information and Files HOUR 23: Perl Programming in Unix HOUR 24: GNOME and the GUI Environment Appendix A: Common Unix Questions and Answers
Download or read book The Flag Book written by Lonely Planet Kids and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that flags are actually pictures that send a message to everyone who sees them? In The Flag Book you'll uncover the hidden meanings of flags- from country and state colours to flags used in sports, on ships and aeroplanes, and by the most dastardly of Caribbean pirates.
