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Discusses wind power as an alternative energy resource, explains how wind power is turned into electricity, and describes the advantages and disadvantages to wind farms. -
Explains the need for and the benefits of laws, including information on history, the U.S. Constitution, and how national laws are made -
It powers everything from lights and computers to toys and TVs, but how much do readers really know about what electricity is and how it works? This valuable book introduces kids to this crucial science topic in a fun and straightforward manner. -
Discusses the use of water power as an energy resource, describes how water power is turned into electricity, and explains the environmental affect of hydroelectric power. -
The Statue of Liberty is an icon of the United States. The story of Lady Liberty is one of friendship, cooperation, and a firm belief in democracy. Readers will learn about the ingenious engineering within the statue. Theyll see vivid photographs showcasing her creation in France and her current watchful presence in New York Harbor. Readers will also learn why the statue has become a symbol of optimism and pride for many people. -
Discusses how energy is used, explains the issues behind using fossil fuels for energy, and describes how alternative "clean" energy sources can help the environment. -
Introduces nuclear power and describes its history, how it is transformed to generate electricity, and the future of the alternative energy source -
Presents information on what a tsunami is, including major disasters, the relationship between volcanoes and earthquakes, and what early warning systems scientists are devloping. -
Presents information, in a question and answer format, about the customs, habits, and habitats of people from different countries around the world with emphasis on what makes their cultures unique. -
The first skaters lived more than 10,000 years ago! Since then, figure skating has become a very exciting and beautiful sport. Students will learn all about the history of the sport in this intriguing book. -
Did you know that the first basketball hoop was made from a peach basket? This book starts with basketball's humble beginnings and travels through its history to how the game is played today. -
Understanding how the stock market works is essential in todays economy. This book offers readers straightforward explanations of the essentials, including the definition of stocks, how theyre bought and sold, how theyre priced, commissions, splits, and more. -
Describes the space shuttle, including lift-off, landing, working in space, and the crew. -
Young Mico is a slave in a big house in Pompeii. His only friend is the house dog, Fortunatus. One quiet summer day, Fortunatus suddenly runs away. He takes Mico with him. What does the dog know? What is he afraid of? Is it, perhaps, the mountain behind the town? -
At 33 miles long, the Seikan Railroad Tunnel is the world's longest tunnel. From its beginning to its completion, the story of this Japanese tunnel will fascinate even the most reluctant readers. -
The world's largest desert is almost the same size as the United States! Student will marvel at the immensity of this desert while learning many other facts about this natural wonder. -
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PROMOThe Principles of Naval Architecture series is the defining reference work and text for naval architecture. This volume contains a completely new presentation of the subject of ship resistance embodying these developments. A major goal in the design of virtually all vessels is to obtain a hull form having low resistance. In achieving this goal, the accurate prediction of resistance for a given hull geometry is essential. Since the publication of the previous edition of PNA important advances have been made in theoretical and computational fluid dynamics accompanied by increased use of such work in ship and offshore structure design. The first section of the book provides basic understanding of the flow phenomena that underlie the resistance encountered by a ship moving in water. The second section contains an introduction to the methods by which that knowledge is applied to the prediction of resistance, including model testing, empirical methods and computational methods. A final section provides guidance to the naval architect in designing a hull form. Design procedures are described for achieving favorable flow and resistance characteristics of the hull and appendages. Examples are given for ships designed for high, medium and low speeds. Design considerations affecting both wave and viscous effects are included. Finally the flow in the stern wake is discussed, an area important for both resistance and propeller performance. -
Describes the eight phases of the moon, from new moon to waning crescent; the moon's size; the length of its days; its rotation, gravity, surface, and temperature; and eclipses. -
The tale begins as an investigation into the strange stories of an “Opera ghost,” legendary for scaring performers as they sit alone in their dressing rooms or walk along the building’s labyrinthine corridors. Some even think they’ve seen the ghost in evening clothes moving in the shadows. But it isn’t until the triumphant performance of beautiful soprano Christine Daaé that the Phantom begins his attacks—striking terror in the hearts of everyone in the theater. A story that has captured the imagination for a century, The Phantom of the Opera continues to this day as an unparalleled work of sheer entertainment. -
Presents information on the tallest buildings in the world, including their size and how they were built. -
Discusses the world's largest soccer stadium, including where it is located and how it was built. -
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, and natural environment of the owl. -
Learn how big oak trees grow from small acorns. -
Learn all about apples, from seed to picking. -
Powerful and determined, the sea turtle lives a fascinating life. Its life journey begins when its mother travels thousands of miles to lay her eggs on a beach. Then it travels back to the ocean as a hatchling to start a life of its own. Readers will explore all the stages of a sea turtles life and learn how people can help them survive. Vivid photographs show these wonderful reptiles in great detail. -
Presents an introduction to the life cycle of a rose from its beginnings as seed to its maturity as a flower, along with information on the role of pollination in the creation of new seeds. -
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the ladybug, from the egg to the adult beetle. -
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of the honeybee -
Disscusses in simple terms, the Itaipu dam, including where it is located, how it was built, and how it provides electricity. -
Presents an introduction to genetics, discussing genes, chromosomes, probability, DNA, mutation, and the Human Genome Project. -
Readers will learn about the history of people?s interaction with electric energy and how it works to power our world. -
This book dramatically explains the constant and epic battle between predator and prey, and the ways each adapts to its position on the food chain. There is an engaging section devoted to our place in the food chain, the environmental responsibilities of being at the top, and the consequences of over-fishing or over-harvesting. -
Presents information about the endocrine system, including what it is, conditions and diseases associated with it, how endocrine problems are diagnosed and treated, how to maintain a healthy endocrine system, and ways of coping with endocrine problems. -
Photographs and text depict information about the largest drilling rig, including its location, how it was built, and the way it is kept running. -
Discusses energy sources, including their history, nuclear power, renewable energy resources, the effects of the search for resources on the world, and possible future developments. -
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PROMOPer and Nina are on holiday in the country. They find a strange Viking cup in a dark forest. The cup is very old and interesting. But now there is a strange man at the hotel and Per is afraid. (Arka Kapak) -
Common to all matter and its smallest and most fundamental unit, the atom determines the properties of a substance and how it responds to other materials and stimuli. Dividing the atom further reveals several smaller particles whose activity forms the heart of nuclear physics. Readers will discover the structure of the atom as well as the ways in which its electrons, protons, and neutrons facilitate both radioactivity and nuclear reactions, both of which have been crucial to technological advancements since the 20th century. -
Examines the history of probability and statistics, including the geniuses of invention and theory, the practical applications of the math, and explanations of the major topics. -
Audio and visual cues facilitate some of our most powerful sensory experiences and embed themselves deeply into our memories and subconscious. Sound and light waves interact with our ears and eyesour biological interpreterscreating a textural experience and relationship with the world around us. This well-researched volume explores the science behind acoustics and optics and the broad application they have to everything from listening to music and watching television to ultrasonic and laser technologies that are crucial to the medical field. -
Communication and, indeed, our comprehension of the world in general are largely ordered by the number and measurement systems that have arisen over time. Numbers lend structure to human interaction by standardizing the language we use to interpret quantities and by helping us understand natural relationships between varying concepts. This book delves into the history of mathematical reasoning and the progression of numerical thought around the world. With detailed biographies of seminal thinkers and theorists, readers develop a sophisticated understanding of some of the most fundamental arithmetical concepts as well as the individuals who established them. -
Examines the history, discoverers, and applications of geometry, including how and why it works. -
Examines the history of analysis and calculus, including the geniuses of invention and theory, the practical applications of the math, and explanations of the major topics. -
Calculating and manipulating the unknown has been the enterprise of the field of algebra since its earliest inception in Babylon and ancient Egypt. Trigonometry draws on principles presented in algebra and uses angle measurements to elaborate on geometric calculations. Essential to further mathematical and scientific study, both algebra and trigonometry provide crucial tools in managing variables and understanding the relationships between them. This volume presents the fundamentals of these fascinating areas of mathematics while chronicling their respective histories. -
James and Chantal are enjoying an evening of magic at the Blue Cat Club. Merlin the magician is clever and his tricks are exciting – but are they dangerous too? -
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PROMOJames and Chantal are enjoying an evening of magic at the Blue Cat Club. Merlin the magician is clever and his tricks are exciting – but are they dangerous too? -
Classic / British English Are you brave enough to read four of Poe's famous horror stories? Edgar Allan Poe wrote strange stories about terrible people and evil crimes. Don't read this book late at night! -
Presents a general history of the cultural and social aspects of the ancient Maya and Aztec empires up to the arrival of Spanish conquerors, in a book that also provides readers with instructions for creating such related craft projects as a feather fan, a mosaic mask, a codex, and a miniature pyramid temple. -
Photographs and text reveal information about the longest bridge in the world, including its location, how it was built, and the safety issues involved in its upkeep. -
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Launching a major new research project examining the principles of succession law in comparative perspective, this book discusses the formalities which the law imposes in order for a person to make a testamentary disposal of property. Among the questions considered are the following. How are wills made? What precisely are the rules - as to the signature of the testator, the use of witnesses, the need for a notary public or lawyer, and so on? Is there is a choice of will-type and, if so, which type is used most often and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? How common is will-making or do most people die intestate? What happens if formalities are not observed? How can requirements of form be explained and justified? How did the law develop historically, what is the state of the law today, and what are the prospects for the future? The focus is on Europe, and on countries which have been influenced by the European experience. Thus in addition to giving a detailed treatment of the law in Austria, Belgium, England and Wales, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain, the book explores legal developments in Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America, and in some of the countries of Latin America with a particular emphasis on Brazil. It also includes chapters on two of the mixed jurisdictions - Scotland and South Africa - and on Islamic Law. The book opens with chapters on Roman law and on the early modern law in Europe, thus setting the historical scene as well as anticipating and complementing the accounts of national history which appear in subsequent chapters; and it concludes with an assessment of the overall development of the law in the countries surveyed, and with some wider reflections on the nature and purpose of testamentary formalities. -
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PROMO‘Tales of Mystery and Imagination’ was written by the celebrated and prolific author, Edgar Allen Poe (1809 - 1849). Poe only started writing in earnest from his mid twenties, but found fame with a series of short stories, such as ‘The Tell Tale Heart’, ‘William Wilson’ and ‘The Fall of the House of Usher.’ This book contains a collection of some of the finest of these stories, including all three previous as well as ‘The Gold Bug’, ‘Descent into the Maelstrom’, ‘Murders in the Rue Morgue’ and ‘The Premature Burial.’ This text contains an author biography, briefly detailing Poe’s life, an introduction and the ‘tales’ themselves. Poe is seen today as one of the greatest practitioners of gothic and detective fiction that ever lived. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in classic literature and exciting tales. -
Discusses supersonic jets, including how they are built, different types, and what they are used for. -
This book will give students an understanding of the history of flight right up to the technology and scientific discoveries that allow us to fly planes as large as todays super jumbo jets. How are airplanes designed so they can operate safely? What is the future of flight? All of these questions and more will be answered as students take a look at super jumbo jets, inside and out! -
Readers learn about real-life case studies involving stem cell research, the sources of stem cells, ethical issues surrounding the use of stem cells, and stem cells' promising possibilities for medical use in bone marrow transplants, treating leukemia, and rebuilding injured organs. Legal issues and rulings around the world are also examined. The volume includes sidebars that provide expert viewpoints on the stem cell research debate, as well as fact boxes and summary boxes that highlight the key points in each chapter. -
This book looks at the business of sports, from ticket sales to merchandising to televised broadcasting. -
Describes the design, construction, and operation of famous skyscrapers. -
Presents an introduction to rivers and streams, including the effects they have had on human settlements and trade, and the physical geography of the earth; also examines the major rivers in the world, including the Nile, Amazon, and Ganges. -
Introduces waste and how it is handled throughout the world; explains how some materials are recycled and reused; and discusses why reducing waste is an important factor in saving the environment. -
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PROMOCharles Hatfield Baker III, one of the richest men in New York City, suddenly disappears. His daughter, Julia, wants to find him. The directors of his company want power and money. Do they know where he is? And what is Project Omega? Can Julia find her father and save his company? -
Charles Hatfield Baker III, one of the richest men in New York City, suddenly disappears. His daughter, Julia, wants to find him. The directors of his company want power and money. Do they know where he is? And what is Project Omega? Can Julia find her father and save his company? -
Presents a history of ancient American civilizations prior to the arrival of Columbus, discussing history, agriculture, religion, architecture, art, and politics.
