Download or read book The Man of Steel Superman and the Poisoned Planet written by Matthew K. Manning and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013-06-15 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: POISON IVY is sick and tired of watching the Daily Planet newspaper produce billions of pounds of waste each year. With a little help from a recently discovered crashed kryptonite meteorite, IVY creates a voracious vine and covers the Daily Planet building with her creeping creation. That way, she can hold the paper hostage and keep SUPERMAN out!
Download or read book Concrete Planet written by Robert Courland and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concrete: We use it for our buildings, bridges, dams, and roads. We walk on it, drive on it, and many of us live and work within its walls. But very few of us know what it is. We take for granted this ubiquitous substance, which both literally and figuratively comprises much of modern civilization's constructed environment; yet the story of its creation and development features a cast of fascinating characters and remarkable historical episodes. Featuring a new epilogue on the Surfside condominium collapse and the current state of infrastructure in America, this book delves into this history, opening readers' eyes at every turn. In a lively narrative peppered with intriguing details, author Robert Courland describes how some of the most famous personalities of history became involved in the development and use of concrete-including King Herod the Great of Judea, the Roman emperor Hadrian, Thomas Edison (who once owned the largest concrete cement plant in the world), and architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Courland points to recent archaeological evidence suggesting that the discovery of concrete directly led to the Neolithic Revolution and the rise of the earliest civilizations. Much later, the Romans reached extraordinarily high standards for concrete production, showcasing their achievement in iconic buildings like the Coliseum and the Pantheon. Amazingly, with the fall of the Roman Empire, the secrets of concrete manufacturing were lost for over a millennium. The author explains that when concrete was rediscovered in the late eighteenth century it was initially viewed as an interesting novelty or, at best, a specialized building material suitable only for a narrow range of applications. It was only toward the end of the nineteenth century that the use of concrete exploded. During this rapid expansion, industry lobbyists tried to disguise the fact that modern concrete had certain defects and critical shortcomings. It is now recognized that modern concrete, unlike its Roman predecessor, gradually disintegrates with age. Compounding this problem is another distressing fact: the manufacture of concrete cement is a major contributor to global warming. Concrete Planet is filled with incredible stories, fascinating characters, surprising facts, and an array of intriguing insights into the building material that forms the basis of the infrastructure on which we depend.
Download or read book The Dynamic Planet written by Wallace Gary Ernst and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the fundamental principles constructed from the nature of minerals and rocks to the plate tectonics.
Download or read book The Fate of Krypton written by John Sazaklis and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superman learns the fate of his home planet.
Download or read book Planet Earth written by Moira Butterfield and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to explain the way Planet Earth works. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.
Download or read book Junkyard Planet written by Adam Minter and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you drop your Diet Coke can or yesterday's newspaper in the recycling bin, where does it go? Probably halfway around the world, to people and places that clean up what you don't want and turn it into something you can't wait to buy. In Junkyard Planet, Adam Minter--veteran journalist and son of an American junkyard owner--travels deep into a vast, often hidden, five-hundred-billion-dollar industry that's transforming our economy and environment. With unmatched access to and insight on the waste industry, and the explanatory gifts and an eye for detail worthy of a John McPhee or a William Langewiesche, Minter traces the export of America's junk and the massive profits that China and other rising nations earn from it. What emerges is an engaging, colorful, and sometimes troubling tale of how the way we consume and discard stuff fuels a world that recognizes value where Americans don't. Junkyard Planet reveals that Americans might need to learn a smarter way to take out the trash.
Download or read book Planet of Steel written by Kevin Partner and published by Scribbleit Limited. This book was released on with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If Foundation and Star Wars had a love child" Meet the mind at the core of the Robot Empire. A planet sized intelligence hungry to possess the secrets hidden within Arkship Dawn. Arla Farmer is the reluctant commander of the asteroid ship, helpless in a galaxy that has changed beyond recognition since their mission began thirteen centuries ago. Will she save her people and lead them to a new home among the stars? And what will happen when the Robot Empire itself comes under threat from an ancient weapon intent on cleansing the galaxy of all intelligent life? Planet of Steel is the third book in a now complete six book series. If you like the Foundation series of Isaac Asimov, or the works of Bradbury, Bear or Clarke, then you'll love Kevin Partner's series of fast paced space opera. Get Planet of Steel now and discover the secret at the heart of the Robot Empire. For readers who enjoy: Isaac Asimov's Foundation Star Wars Star Trek Battlestar Galactica The Orville The Expanse
Download or read book The Radio Planet written by Ralph Milne Farley and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-28 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ralph Milne Farley's "The Radio Planet" is a thrilling science fiction novel that takes readers on an interstellar adventure. Farley's narrative introduces us to a distant planet inhabited by intriguing alien civilizations and advanced technology. The story follows the exploits of our intrepid protagonist as he navigates the challenges and mysteries of this enigmatic world. "The Radio Planet" is a classic example of early science fiction literature, showcasing Farley's imaginative storytelling and his ability to transport readers to distant realms. With its blend of futuristic technology and alien encounters, this novel promises an exhilarating journey for fans of the genre.
Download or read book Iron written by Perry Fairfax Nursey and published by . This book was released on 1834 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Perilous Planet Earth written by Trevor Palmer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-06-12 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A readable account of the history of natural disasters throughout history.
Download or read book Blue Planet Earth written by Gina Hamilton and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millikens new Blue Planet series covers Earth Science for grades 9 to 12 in five concise yet thorough volumes: Earth, Water, Atmosphere, Space, and Energy. Each book includes 12 fullcolor transparencies to enhance classroom demonstrations, plus 60 reproducible pages. Earth focuses on the Earth-centered part of the Earth system. It covers important aspects of the system, including Earth's composition, rocks and minerals, layers of the planet, plate tectonics, tectonic expressions, and geochemical changes on Earth. Gravitation and magnetism are covered. Also included in this book are changes over time on planet Earth, including the geological ages.
Download or read book Planet Earth written by Cesare Emiliani and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1992-08-28 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains why we have such a vast array of environments across the cosmos and on our own planet, and also a stunning diversity of plant and animal life on earth.
Download or read book Journeys From The Centre Of The Earth written by Iain Stewart and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Man with hammer, rucksack and GSOH offers gritty adventure holidays. Looking for sun, sea, sand and - science. Scheduled to tie in with a major new BBC series, Hot Rocks explores the Mediterranean - the cradle of western civilisation - and discovers alongside its tranquil, sun-lapped shores, one of the most volatile places on an ever-changing earth. The Mediterranean we know today has been forged in a violent crucible of clashing continents, rising mountains, restless seas and a turbulent climate. Millions of Britons are drawn to the Mediterranean every year and whether they go for the beautiful scenery and relaxing beaches or the culture and architecture or food, none of it would be there were it not for geology. Forward-thinking geologist and television presenter Dr Iain Stewart, uncovers the hidden Mediterranean and brings a fresh and dramatic eye to geology to show just why it is that geology should be restored to its rightful place as the grandfather of sciences. From earthquakes and volcanoes to Roman architecture and cuisine, Iain discovers just how geology has shaped our lives and how we can expect it to affect us in years to come.
Download or read book Planet India written by Mira Kamdar and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-02-19 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning author of "Motiba's Tattoos" comes a lively exploration of America's stake in India's gambit to transform itself from a developing country to a global powerhouse in record time.
Download or read book Dark Knights of Steel 2021 1 written by Tom Taylor and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entire medieval world will be forever changed when a spaceship crash-lands from a doomed planet. Monarchs will die, kingdoms will rise, and what seemed the end of the world for many…was only the beginning! An epic high-fantasy story set in a DC Universe where nothing is what it seems… From worldwide bestselling writer Tom Taylor (DCeased, Superman: Son of Kal-El) and acclaimed artist Yasmine Putri comes a generational tale of good and evil within a brand-new DCU!
Download or read book Lessons on the Globes With explanations on the circumstances of our Planet and the Solar System and notices of several departments of natural science and also an appendix containing memoranda in verse etc written by T. H. HOWE and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Steel Surfaces written by L. William Zahner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-color guide for architects and design professionals to the selection and application of steel Steel Surfaces, fourth in Zahner’s Architectural Metals Series, provides a comprehensive and authoritative treatment of steel applications in architecture and art. It offers architecture and design professionals the information they need to ensure proper maintenance and fabrication techniques through detailed information and full-color images. It covers everything from the history of the metal and choosing the right alloy, to detailed information on a variety of surface and chemical finishes and corrosion resistance. The book also features case studies that offer strategies for designing and executing successful projects using steel. Steel Surfaces is filled with illustrated case studies that present comprehensive coverage of how steel is used in creating surfaces for building exteriors, interiors, and art finishes. All the books in Zahner’s Architectural Metals Series offer in-depth coverage of today’s most commonly used metals in architecture and art. This visual guide: Features full-color images of a variety of steel finishes, colors, textures, and forms Includes case studies with performance data that feature strategies on how to design and execute successful projects using steel Offers methods to address corrosion, before and after it occurs Explains the significance of the different alloys and the forms available to the designer Discusses what to expect when using steel in various exposures Written for architecture professionals, metal fabricators and developers, architecture students, designers, and artists working with metals, Steel Surfaces offers a logical framework for the selection and application of steel in all aspects of architecture.
