Download or read book In Search of the Okapi Scholar s Choice Edition written by Ernest Glanville and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book In Search of the Okapi A Story of Adventure in Central Africa written by Ernest Glanville and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ernest Glanville's 'In Search of the Okapi. A Story of Adventure in Central Africa' is a captivating tale that follows the journey of a group of intrepid explorers through the uncharted lands of Central Africa in search of the elusive okapi. Written in a vivid and descriptive style, Glanville brings to life the lush landscapes, dangerous wildlife, and the thrilling adventures encountered by the characters. This book reflects the spirit of exploration and discovery that was prevalent in the late 19th century, as European explorers embarked on quests to uncover the mysteries of the African continent. Ernest Glanville, a British author and journalist, drew inspiration from his own travels and experiences in Africa to write this gripping adventure story. His firsthand knowledge of the region and its wildlife adds authenticity and depth to the narrative, making it a compelling read for both history enthusiasts and adventure seekers. With its thrilling plot, rich descriptions, and immersive storytelling, 'In Search of the Okapi' is a must-read for anyone interested in tales of exploration, wildlife, and the mysteries of the African continent. Glanville's adventurous spirit shines through in this captivating novel, offering readers a glimpse into the excitement and challenges of exploring the unknown.
Download or read book In Search of the Okapi written by Ernest Glanville and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-04 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dick, why do you study Arabic so closely?" "To understand Arabic." "And further?" Dick Compton closed his book and placed it carefully in a leather case. "It is a pity you were born curious, Venning, otherwise you would have made an excellent companion for a studious man. 'Why do I wish to understand Arabic?' Why do you stand on one leg watching a tadpole shed its tail."
Download or read book In Search of the Okapi written by Ernest Glanville and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-28 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dick, why do you study Arabic so closely?""To understand Arabic.""And further?"Dick Compton closed his book and placed it carefully in a leather case."It is a pity you were born curious, Venning, otherwise you would have made an excellent companion for a studious man. 'Why do I wish to understand Arabic?' Why do you stand on one leg watching a tadpole shed its tail.""Excuse me, I always sit down to watch a tadpole.""Yet I have seen you poised on one leg for an hour like a heron, afraid to put down the other foot lest you should scare some wretched pollywog. Why?""I do it for the love of the thing, Dick. What is a page of your crooked signs compared with a single green pond and all that it holds?""By Jove! Is that so-and would you find a volume in a caterpillar?""Why not? Listen to me, Dick. Take the silver-spiked caterpillar, with a skin of black satin and a length that runs to four inches. He lives his life in the topmost boughs of an African palm-a feathered dome amid the forest-and there beneath the blue sky he browses till he descends into the warm earth to sleep in chrysalis form before he emerges as a splendid moth, with glass windows in his wide wings to sail with the fire-flies through the dark vaults of the silent woods.""All that from a caterpillar?""That and much more, Dicky.""And where will this study of the caterpillar lead you, Godfrey? One can't live on a caterpillar.""Yet there is one kind-fat and creamy-that makes good soup.""Ugh, you cormorant! But tell me seriously, what is the end of your studies-where will they lead you?""To Central Africa.""Do you mean that, Venning?""I do, Dick. There is one spot on the map of Africa that is marked black. That spot is covered over hundreds of square miles by the unexplored forest. Think what that means to me!""Fever most likely-or three inches of spear-head.""A forest big enough to cover England! Just think of the new forms of life-from a new ant to an elephant or hornless giraffe. The okapi was discovered near that great hunting-ground-and, who is to say there are not other animals as strange in its untrodden depths?""Is it a wild-fowl, the okapi?"
Download or read book In Search of the Okapi a Story of Adventure in Central Africa written by Glanville Ernest and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book In Search of the Okapi Esprios Classics written by Ernest Glanville and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-13 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ernest Glanville (5 May 1855 in Wynberg - 6 September 1925 in Rondebosch) was a South African author, known especially for his short stories which are widely read and taught in South Africa. He also wrote seventeen historical novels. Glanville was educated at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown from January 1869 to May 1871. His schooling was interrupted when he and his father transported the first printing press from Grahamstown to Griqualand West by ox wagon in 1870 and began publishing a newspaper in Kimberley. In addition to his literary works, he worked in journalism for the Cape Argus and other newspapers, and collaborated with Dr MacGowan on the 1905 Jubilee Hymn. He was married to Emma Priscilla Powell, with whom he had two children-Thomas and Ada.
Download or read book The Electronic Library written by Ontario. Ministry of Culture and Communications and published by Ministry Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proceedings from the Conference, covering various issues in managing and operating the electronic library. Topics include: system replacements and upgrades; obtaining municipal funding; online catalogues; online information searching; and public access and right to information.
Download or read book Introduction to Information Retrieval written by Christopher D. Manning and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-07-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Class-tested and coherent, this textbook teaches classical and web information retrieval, including web search and the related areas of text classification and text clustering from basic concepts. It gives an up-to-date treatment of all aspects of the design and implementation of systems for gathering, indexing, and searching documents; methods for evaluating systems; and an introduction to the use of machine learning methods on text collections. All the important ideas are explained using examples and figures, making it perfect for introductory courses in information retrieval for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in computer science. Based on feedback from extensive classroom experience, the book has been carefully structured in order to make teaching more natural and effective. Slides and additional exercises (with solutions for lecturers) are also available through the book's supporting website to help course instructors prepare their lectures.
Download or read book New Frontiers in Social Innovation Research written by Alex Nicholls and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is open access under a CC BY license. Interest in social innovation continues to rise, from governments setting up social innovation 'labs' to large corporations developing social innovation strategies. Yet theory lags behind practice, and this hampers our ability to understand social innovation and make the most of its potential. This collection brings together work by leading social innovation researchers globally, exploring the practice and process of researching social innovation, its nature and effects. Combining theoretical chapters and empirical studies, it shows how social innovation is blurring traditional boundaries between the market, the state and civil society, thereby developing new forms of services, relationships and collaborations. It takes a critical perspective, analyzing potential downsides of social innovation that often remain unexplored or are glossed over, yet concludes with a powerful vision of the potential for social innovation to transform society. It aims to be a valuable resource for students and researchers, as well as policymakers and others supporting and leading social innovation.
Download or read book Fowler s Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Volume 8 E Book written by R. Eric Miller and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Logically organized by taxonomic groups, this up-to-date text covers the diagnosis and treatment of all zoo animal species and free-ranging wildlife, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and fish, unlikely to be seen by private practice veterinarians. Featuring full-color images, the consistent, user-friendly format supplies information on each animal’s biology, unique anatomy, special physiology, reproduction, restraint and handling, housing requirements, nutrition and feeding, surgery and anesthesia, diagnostics, therapeutics, and diseases. Global authorship includes multinational contributors who offer expert information on different species from around the world. "Veterinary care of non-traditional species is a rapidly progressing field and this title is the much awaited updated version of this zoo and wildlife practitioner’s ‘bible’. Reviewed by: Charlotte Day on behalf of The Veterinary Record, Oct 14 Global authorship includes internationally recognized authors who have contributed new chapters focusing on the latest research and clinical management of captive and free-ranging wild animals from around the world. Zoological Information Management System chapter offers the latest update on this brand new system that contains a worldwide wealth of information. General taxonomy-based format provides a comprehensive text for sharing information in zoo and wildlife medicine. Concise tables provide quick reference to key points in the references. NEW! All new authors have completely revised the content to provide fresh perspectives from leading experts in the field on the latest advances in zoo and wild animal medicine. NEW! Color images vividly depict external clinical signs for more accurate recognition and diagnosis.
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Download or read book Computational Linguistics and Intelligent Text Processing written by Alexander Gelbukh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-02-08 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computational Linguistics and Intelligent Text Processing, CICLing 2008, held in Haifa, Israel, in February 2008. The 52 revised full papers presented together with 4 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers cover all current issues in computational linguistics research and present intelligent text processing applications. The papers are organized in topical sections on language resources, morphology and syntax, semantics and discourse, word sense disambiguation and named entity recognition, anaphora and co-reference, machine translation and parallel corpora, natural language generation, speech recognition, information retrieval and question answering, text classification, text summarization, as well as spell checking and authoring aid.
