Download or read book The Last of NASA s Original Pilot Astronauts written by David J. Shayler and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-06-19 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resulting from the authors’ deep research into these two pre-Shuttle astronaut groups, many intriguing and untold stories behind the selection process are revealed in the book. The often extraordinary backgrounds and personal ambitions of these skilled pilots, chosen to continue NASA’s exploration and knowledge of the space frontier, are also examined. In April 1966 NASA selected 19 pilot astronauts whose training was specifically targeted to the Apollo lunar landing missions and the Earth-orbiting Skylab space station. Three years later, following the sudden cancellation of the USAF’s highly classified Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) project, seven military astronauts were also co-opted into NASA’s space program. This book represents the final chapter by the authors in the story of American astronaut selections prior to the era of the Space Shuttle. Through personal interviews and original NASA documentation, readers will also gain a true insight into a remarkable age of space travel as it unfolded in the late 1960s, and the men who flew those historic missions.
Download or read book With Stars in Their Eyes written by James B. Breckinridge and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022-02-04 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the lives of two married geniuses, Aden and Marjorie Meinel, who helped to pioneer modern optics and solar energy in the U.S. Aden B. Meinel and Marjorie P. Meinel stood at the confluence of several overarching technological developments during their lifetimes, including postwar aerial surveillance by spy planes and satellites, solar energy, the evolution of telescope design, interdisciplinary optics, and photonics. Yet, their incredible stories and their long list of scientific contributions have never been adequately recognized in one place. In this book, James Breckinridge and Alec M. Pridgeon correct this oversight by sharing the story of this powerful duo. The book follows their lives and covers large scientific developments between World War II to the Cold War. James B. Breckinridge, a previous advisee and later colleague to the Meinels, and historian and scientist Alec M. Pridgeon collected more than 200 hours of oral interviews with those who worked closely with the Meinels and some who built their careers around the findings made possible by their work. The book shares and analyzes the work done by the Meinels, and it also includes incredible insights from an unpublished Meinel autobiography.
Download or read book The Facts on File Companion to Classical Drama written by John E. Thorburn and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveys important Greek and Roman authors, plays, characters, genres, historical figures and more.
Download or read book Sizani File written by CB Samet and published by Novels by CB Samet. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s an Interpol agent with an agenda. He’s protecting a family through an international incident. Can they set aside their differences, and pride, to face a deadly adversary? Rafe’s sleepy protection detail turns harrowing when a family on summer vacation is attacked by a rival security company. A mysterious woman comes to his aid and turns out to be the same woman who saved Rafe in Cusco… and the daughter of Rafe’s mentor, Dorian. Dia is all work and no play as an Interpol agent. When a rare element is discovered in Africa, she’s assigned to help the President of Comoros’ family survive their summer vacation in the US as forces seek to abduct them in order to take control of the country’s resources. But joining the Rider team means working side by side with her father… and the man she’s emotionally entangled with–Rafe. Torn between the woman he adores and the mentor he won’t disappoint, Rafe isn’t certain how to proceed with his crush on Dia. And there isn’t time in a race against deadly enemies. They try to put emotions aside and duty first, but it may be that sizzling spark that saves them both. Will they embrace their chemistry and become an unstoppable team or are the odds unbeatable? ***Sizani File is the page-turning eighth book in The Rider Files romantic suspense series. If you like driven characters, sizzling affections, and gripping thrills, then you’ll love CB Samet’s exciting novel. This book is the culmination of an overarching plot from books 6 and 7, and so may be most enjoyed if those two are read first.***
Download or read book The Rider Files Collection Books 7 8 written by CB Samet and published by Novels by CB Samet. This book was released on 2023-12-20 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharp File. She's captivated by past civilizations. He's doing his duty protecting her. Do lost Incan ruins hold the key to romance… or are the two of them about to be buried? Sizani File. She's an Interpol agent with an agenda. He's protecting a family through an international incident. Can they set aside their differences, and pride, to face a deadly adversary? Enjoy this collection from award-winning author CB Samet. This set contains two full-length novels filled with action, adventure, and strong women. The romance is medium with heat with some explicit language. Each novel shares characters, but they are also their own happily-ever-after. "[Sharp File's] plot line weaves and twists. The adventure is fun and sensual. This is a great read." Gigi's Reads (Five Stars) "I love this author's strong women and Dia is a female 007 personified…. Angst rules the romance in this action packed thriller [Sizani File]. Rider faces one trial after another as the baddies double up on them ramping up the suspense and excitement for a fun fast paced read." Bookbub Reviewer (Five Stars)
Download or read book Police Files The Spokane Experience 1853 1995 written by M. Kienholz and published by Mary Kienholz. This book was released on 1999 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Object Oriented Programming Languages and Event Driven Programming written by Dorian P. Yeager and published by Mercury Learning and Information. This book was released on 2012-12-15 with total page 901 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential concepts of programming language design and implementation are explained and illustrated in the context of the object-oriented programming language (OOPL) paradigm. Written with the upper-level undergraduate student in mind, the text begins with an introductory chapter that summarizes the essential features of an OOPL, then widens the discussion to categorize the other major paradigms, introduce the important issues, and define the essential terms. After a brief second chapter on event-driven programming (EDP), subsequent chapters are built around case studies in each of the languages Smalltalk, C++, Java, C#, and Python. Included in each case study is a discussion of the accompanying libraries, including the essential container classes. For each language, one important event-driven library is singled out and studied. Sufficient information is given so that students can complete an event-driven project in any of the given languages. After completing the course the student should have a solid set of skills in each language the instructor chooses to cover, a comprehensive overview of how these languages relate to each other, and an appreciation of the major issues in OOPL design. Key Features: •Provides essential coverage of Smalltalk origins, syntax, and semantics, a valuable asset for students wanting to understand the hybrid Objective C language •Provides detailed case studies of Smalltalk, Java, C++, C#, and Python and features a side-by-side development of the Java and C++ languages--highlighting their similarities and differences •Sets the discussion in a historical framework, tracing the roots of the OOPLs back to Simula 67. •Provides broad-based coverage of all languages, imparting essential skills as well as an appreciation for each language’s design philosophy •Includes chapter summary, review questions, chapter exercises, an appendix with event-driven projects, and instructor resources
Download or read book The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions written by Martin H. Manser and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.
Download or read book The Rider Files Omnibus Books 5 8 written by CB Samet and published by Avant Star Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A toe-curling, breath-holding, binge-worthy romantic thriller collection. Storm File. She's a professional bodyguard who leaves nothing to chance. He’s a rockstar who stands to lose everything. Sullivan File. She's caught in a wicked scandal of illegal activity. He's her only hope of survival. Sharp File. She’s captivated by past civilizations. He’s doing his duty protecting her. Do lost Incan ruins hold the key to romance… or are the two of them about to be buried? Sizani File. She’s an Interpol agent with an agenda. He’s protecting a family through an international incident. Can they set aside their differences, and pride, to face a deadly adversary? ***PRAISE FOR RIDER FILES*** “I loved [Storm File]…. The romance was gradual and felt genuine. The suspense was really entertaining and had several plot twists thrown in. Definitely worth the read if you like your romance with some action, suspense, cute families, and danger. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series I missed out on!” -- Goodreads Reviewer “[Sullivan File] had mystery, suspense and thrills, romance and action. It was very well written and enjoyable to read…. I loved the fact that the MC was a strong, independent, intelligent woman. It was a really good read! One that adventure romance readers will enjoy!" --Reedsy Discovery Reviewer “[Sharp File’s] plot line weaves and twists. The adventure is fun and sensual. This is a great read.” -- Gigi’s Reads(Five Stars) “I love this author’s strong women and Dia is a female 007 personified…. Angst rules the romance in this action packed thriller [Sizani File]. Rider faces one trial after another as the baddies double up on them ramping up the suspense and excitement for a fun fast paced read.” --Bookbub Reviewer (Five Stars)
Download or read book Spies in Space written by Courtney V. K. Homer and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1963, the Air Force annouced it was developing a program to increase the Defense Department efforts to determine military usefulness in space. This program was called MOL (Manned Orbiting Laboratory). The program also held a highly classified component called "Dorian," managed by the National Reconnaissance Office. When the NRO declassified all its files on the Dorian and MOL programs in 2015, five astronauts (James Abrahamson, Karol Bobko, Albert Crews, Bob Crippen, and Richard Truly) and the program's technical director, Michael Yarymovych, shared their experiences and insight of being trained to be America's spies in space during the Cold War.
Download or read book Data Preparation for Data Mining written by Dorian Pyle and published by Morgan Kaufmann. This book was released on 1999-03-22 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the importance of clean, well-structured data as the first step to successful data mining. It shows how data should be prepared prior to mining in order to maximize mining performance.
Download or read book Meridian File written by CB Samet and published by Novels by CB Samet. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She dominates the court. He defends all in need of protection. Will they ace their path to a future forever? Aurora Meridian refuses to be beaten again. Held back by an ankle injury and fighting to return to the top of the circuit, the tennis superstar finally has her eyes set on a major win. And she isn’t about to let death threats stand in her way, especially when her security detail comes in the form of a super-sexy hunk. Mason Stone won’t get his fingers burned twice. After his last client falsely accused him of unwanted advances, the former Navy Seal keeps a strictly hands-off relationship. But it’s borderline torture when sparks start to fly with his new assignment and all he can do is bury the feelings. Frustrated not to be making any headway with her scorching-hot bodyguard, Aurora is getting seriously unnerved by the still-flowing string of hate. But when Mason’s charge is physically attacked, nothing will stop him from bringing down the hammer of justice and wrapping his muscly arms around his beloved. Can they survive the mysterious menace and take game, set, and match with a happily ever after? Meridian File is the captivating first book in The Rider Files romantic suspense series. If you like engaging characters, sizzling tension, and a dash of sporting passion, then you’ll adore CB Samet’s saucy rally. Buy Meridian File for a volley of love today! *** "The storytelling keeps you on the edge of your seat but the writing is so realistic you can picture the action easily. I love strong women and Aurora proves even a young diva can grow into a kind capable woman. Great read!” — Voracious Readers Reviewer "There is plenty of romance intrigue and drama in this book to keep the pages turning” —Booksprout Reviewer (five stars) “exciting, well written and entertaining” — Bookbub Reviewer (five stars) "CB Samet has a way of bringing you into the hair-raising suspense, keeping you at the edge of your seat. This novel is witty, highly engaging and full of realistic characters.” —Voracious Readers Reviewer "There is no genre that I love more than well-written romantic suspense. This book ticked all the boxes… Suspenseful, tightly written, great character development, good plot, and of course, romance."— Voracious Readers Reviewer
Download or read book Destiny Is Fate s Truth written by Shannon Grosz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Being a Council members daughter has advantages. Like being able to Pilot Courpa transports since she was an infant. But, Maria wants to Pilot fighters. Maria Kemp may be the finest Pilot in the Fleet, But the Lord Marshal has other intentions. But will her defiance be her death, or her salvation? Is she ready to be shown her true Destiny?"--
Download or read book The Playboy Meets His Match written by Sara Orwig and published by Silhouette. This book was released on 2011-02-21 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retired FBI agent Jason Windover had a new assignment—to keep five-foot-and-feisty redhead Meredith Silver out of trouble. Jason was an old hand at charming the fairer sex, and he figured a little sweet seduction would keep Merry suitably distracted. But electrifying kisses and tempestuous loving soon had the sexy bachelor determined to make Merry his on a permanent basis. Now if he could just convince her that he was ready to give up his playboy ways for good....
Download or read book History of satellite reconnaissance written by Robert L. Perry and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2012 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States developed the Gambit and Hexagon imagery satellite systems in the 1960's to improve the nation's means for peering over the iron curtain that separated western democracies from East European and Asian communist countries. The programs were declassified in September of 2011, after which redacted documents and histories were released to the public, including the two contained in this volume. --Summarized from Preface.
Download or read book Whistleblowers Leakers and Their Networks written by Jason Ross Arnold and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human rights organizations. Hackers. Soviet dissidents. Animal welfare activists. Corruption-reporting apps. The world of whistleblowing is much more diverse than most people realize. It includes the prototypical whistleblowers—government and corporate employees who spill their organizations’ secrets to publicize abuses, despite the personal costs. But if you look closely at what the concept entails, then it becomes clear that there are many more varieties. There is a wide world of whistleblowing out there, and we have only begun to understand and explain it. In Whistleblowers, Leakers, and Their Networks: From Snowden to Samizdat, Jason Ross Arnold clarifies the elusive concept of "whistleblowing." Most who have tried to define or understand it have a sense that whistleblowers are justified secret-spillers—people who make wise decisions about their unauthorized disclosures. But we still have no reliable framework for determining which secret-spillers deserve the positively charged term whistleblower, and which ones should get stuck with the less noble moniker “leaker.” A better understanding can inform our frustratingly endless political debates about important cases—the Snowdens, Mannings, Ellsbergs, Deep Throats, etc.—but it can also provide guidance to would-be whistleblowers about whether or not they and their collaborators should make unauthorized disclosures.
Download or read book The Facts on File Companion to the World Novel written by Michael Sollars and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 957 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
