Author: Wai Wai Myaing
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595356516
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A Journey in Time is a nostalgic journey into the lives of a Burmese family during a period of intense political strife and turmoil. Since Burma lost its royalty and independence after the Anglo Burmese Wars in 1886, the fight for freedom never really ceased for its people. Burmese Nationalists, like Bogyoke Aung San, seize the opportunity to regain independence with the Japanese invasion of British Burma during World War II. Nonetheless, an oasis of peace is enjoyed by its people with the establishment of the rule of law in the country. Burma enters the world stage as the biggest exporter of rice, and its rich resources are developed on an unprecedented scale. Journey in Time chronicles this period in the lives of the Myaing family and their friends as it highlights the fascinating cultural and personal details that make them unique and interesting. Author Wai Wai Myaing confidently brings her loved ones to life as she describes their simple joys, aspirations, the worries that beset them, and the gentle Buddhist religion that guides them through their lives with dignity and grace.
Statistical Orbit Determination
Author: Bob Schutz
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080541739
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 563
Book Description
Statistical Orbit Determination presents fundmentals of orbit determination--from weighted least squares approaches (Gauss) to today's high-speed computer algorithms that provide accuracy within a few centimeters. Numerous examples and problems are provided to enhance readers' understanding of the material. - Covers such topics as coordinate and time systems, square root filters, process noise techniques, and the use of fictitious parameters for absorbing un-modeled and incorrectly modeled forces acting on a satellite. - Examples and exercises serve to illustrate the principles throughout each chapter.
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080541739
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 563
Book Description
Statistical Orbit Determination presents fundmentals of orbit determination--from weighted least squares approaches (Gauss) to today's high-speed computer algorithms that provide accuracy within a few centimeters. Numerous examples and problems are provided to enhance readers' understanding of the material. - Covers such topics as coordinate and time systems, square root filters, process noise techniques, and the use of fictitious parameters for absorbing un-modeled and incorrectly modeled forces acting on a satellite. - Examples and exercises serve to illustrate the principles throughout each chapter.
Escape from Earth
Author: Fraser MacDonald
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1610398696
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
The long-buried truth about the dawn of the Space Age: lies, spies, socialism, and sex magick. Los Angeles, 1930s: Everyone knows that rockets are just toys, the stuff of cranks and pulp magazines. Nevertheless, an earnest engineering student named Frank Malina sets out to prove the doubters wrong. With the help of his friend Jack Parsons, a grandiose and occult-obsessed explosives enthusiast, Malina embarks on a journey that takes him from junk yards and desert lots to the heights of the military-industrial complex. Malina designs the first American rocket to reach space and establishes the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. But trouble soon finds him: the FBI suspects Malina of being a communist. And when some classified documents go missing, will his comrades prove as dependable as his engineering? Drawing on an astonishing array of untapped sources, including FBI documents and private archives, Escape From Earth tells the inspiring true story of Malina's achievements--and the political fear that's kept them hidden. At its heart, this is an Icarus tale: a real life fable about the miracle of human ingenuity and the frailty of dreams.
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1610398696
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
The long-buried truth about the dawn of the Space Age: lies, spies, socialism, and sex magick. Los Angeles, 1930s: Everyone knows that rockets are just toys, the stuff of cranks and pulp magazines. Nevertheless, an earnest engineering student named Frank Malina sets out to prove the doubters wrong. With the help of his friend Jack Parsons, a grandiose and occult-obsessed explosives enthusiast, Malina embarks on a journey that takes him from junk yards and desert lots to the heights of the military-industrial complex. Malina designs the first American rocket to reach space and establishes the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. But trouble soon finds him: the FBI suspects Malina of being a communist. And when some classified documents go missing, will his comrades prove as dependable as his engineering? Drawing on an astonishing array of untapped sources, including FBI documents and private archives, Escape From Earth tells the inspiring true story of Malina's achievements--and the political fear that's kept them hidden. At its heart, this is an Icarus tale: a real life fable about the miracle of human ingenuity and the frailty of dreams.
The Interstellar Age
Author: Jim Bell
Publisher: Dutton
ISBN: 1101983892
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The story of the men and women who drove the Voyager spacecraft mission— told by a scientist who was there from the beginning. --Publisher
Publisher: Dutton
ISBN: 1101983892
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The story of the men and women who drove the Voyager spacecraft mission— told by a scientist who was there from the beginning. --Publisher
The Depths
Author: Jonathan Rottenberg
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465069738
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Nearly every depressed person is assured by doctors, well-meaning friends and family, the media, and ubiquitous advertisements that the underlying problem is a chemical imbalance. Such a simple defect should be fixable, yet despite all of the resources that have been devoted to finding a pharmacological solution, depression remains stubbornly widespread. Why are we losing this fight? In this humane and illuminating challenge to defect models of depression, psychologist Jonathan Rottenberg argues that depression is a particularly severe outgrowth of our natural capacity for emotion. In other words, it is a low mood gone haywire. Drawing on recent developments in the science of mood-and his own harrowing depressive experience as a young adult-Rottenberg explains depression in evolutionary terms, showing how its dark pull arises from adaptations that evolved to help our ancestors ensure their survival. Moods, high and low, evolved to compel us to more efficiently pursue rewards. While this worked for our ancestors, our modern environment-in which daily survival is no longer a sole focus-makes it all too easy for low mood to slide into severe, long-lasting depression. Weaving together experimental and epidemiological research, clinical observations, and the voices of individuals who have struggled with depression, The Depths offers a bold new account of why depression endures-and makes a strong case for de-stigmatizing this increasingly common condition. In so doing, Rottenberg offers hope in the form of his own and other patients' recovery, and points the way towards new paths for treatment.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465069738
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Nearly every depressed person is assured by doctors, well-meaning friends and family, the media, and ubiquitous advertisements that the underlying problem is a chemical imbalance. Such a simple defect should be fixable, yet despite all of the resources that have been devoted to finding a pharmacological solution, depression remains stubbornly widespread. Why are we losing this fight? In this humane and illuminating challenge to defect models of depression, psychologist Jonathan Rottenberg argues that depression is a particularly severe outgrowth of our natural capacity for emotion. In other words, it is a low mood gone haywire. Drawing on recent developments in the science of mood-and his own harrowing depressive experience as a young adult-Rottenberg explains depression in evolutionary terms, showing how its dark pull arises from adaptations that evolved to help our ancestors ensure their survival. Moods, high and low, evolved to compel us to more efficiently pursue rewards. While this worked for our ancestors, our modern environment-in which daily survival is no longer a sole focus-makes it all too easy for low mood to slide into severe, long-lasting depression. Weaving together experimental and epidemiological research, clinical observations, and the voices of individuals who have struggled with depression, The Depths offers a bold new account of why depression endures-and makes a strong case for de-stigmatizing this increasingly common condition. In so doing, Rottenberg offers hope in the form of his own and other patients' recovery, and points the way towards new paths for treatment.
Journeys with the Black Dog
Author: Tessa Wigney
Publisher: Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1925575837
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Depression can be a dark and lonely experience: sharing with a friend can make all the difference. In Journeys with the Black Dog many people share their stories of living with depression. Personal stories of first symptoms, the path to getting diagnosed, the confusion and frustration, and all the many ways of keeping depression at bay - whatever it takes. Written with raw honesty and sharp humour, these stories demonstrate it is possible to gain control over depression. Journeys with the Black Dog is genuinely inspiring reading for anyone who suffers from depression and those who care for them.
Publisher: Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1925575837
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Depression can be a dark and lonely experience: sharing with a friend can make all the difference. In Journeys with the Black Dog many people share their stories of living with depression. Personal stories of first symptoms, the path to getting diagnosed, the confusion and frustration, and all the many ways of keeping depression at bay - whatever it takes. Written with raw honesty and sharp humour, these stories demonstrate it is possible to gain control over depression. Journeys with the Black Dog is genuinely inspiring reading for anyone who suffers from depression and those who care for them.
Ordinary Time: My Memoir, with "How to Compile a Memoir"
Author: Irene "GG" Zajac-Vondra
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304763528
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Features "How to Compile a Memoir"; directions and 300+ questions to help you- or someone you love- create an unforgettable gift for your family."Ordinary Time" is my 94 year old grandmother's story, with photos and tidbits from history to give context.It is my hope that this book inspires others to begin a similar project. We are quickly losing our window of opportunity to capture the memories of the Greatest Generation. GG felt that no one would be interested in her stories because she is not famous and never did anything important- at least in her mind. That is exactly what makes her story so wonderful.See life through the eyes of a girl living on a Michigan farm and moving to Chicago during the Great Depression, and of a young wife and mother during a World War. Here we have a glimpse of life in a time some of us may remember and others could never begin to imagine. Cozy up with your favorite literary libations, turn off your cell phone, and journey through Ordinary Time.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304763528
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Features "How to Compile a Memoir"; directions and 300+ questions to help you- or someone you love- create an unforgettable gift for your family."Ordinary Time" is my 94 year old grandmother's story, with photos and tidbits from history to give context.It is my hope that this book inspires others to begin a similar project. We are quickly losing our window of opportunity to capture the memories of the Greatest Generation. GG felt that no one would be interested in her stories because she is not famous and never did anything important- at least in her mind. That is exactly what makes her story so wonderful.See life through the eyes of a girl living on a Michigan farm and moving to Chicago during the Great Depression, and of a young wife and mother during a World War. Here we have a glimpse of life in a time some of us may remember and others could never begin to imagine. Cozy up with your favorite literary libations, turn off your cell phone, and journey through Ordinary Time.
A Journey in Time
Author: Wai Wai Myaing
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595356516
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A Journey in Time is a nostalgic journey into the lives of a Burmese family during a period of intense political strife and turmoil. Since Burma lost its royalty and independence after the Anglo Burmese Wars in 1886, the fight for freedom never really ceased for its people. Burmese Nationalists, like Bogyoke Aung San, seize the opportunity to regain independence with the Japanese invasion of British Burma during World War II. Nonetheless, an oasis of peace is enjoyed by its people with the establishment of the rule of law in the country. Burma enters the world stage as the biggest exporter of rice, and its rich resources are developed on an unprecedented scale. Journey in Time chronicles this period in the lives of the Myaing family and their friends as it highlights the fascinating cultural and personal details that make them unique and interesting. Author Wai Wai Myaing confidently brings her loved ones to life as she describes their simple joys, aspirations, the worries that beset them, and the gentle Buddhist religion that guides them through their lives with dignity and grace.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595356516
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A Journey in Time is a nostalgic journey into the lives of a Burmese family during a period of intense political strife and turmoil. Since Burma lost its royalty and independence after the Anglo Burmese Wars in 1886, the fight for freedom never really ceased for its people. Burmese Nationalists, like Bogyoke Aung San, seize the opportunity to regain independence with the Japanese invasion of British Burma during World War II. Nonetheless, an oasis of peace is enjoyed by its people with the establishment of the rule of law in the country. Burma enters the world stage as the biggest exporter of rice, and its rich resources are developed on an unprecedented scale. Journey in Time chronicles this period in the lives of the Myaing family and their friends as it highlights the fascinating cultural and personal details that make them unique and interesting. Author Wai Wai Myaing confidently brings her loved ones to life as she describes their simple joys, aspirations, the worries that beset them, and the gentle Buddhist religion that guides them through their lives with dignity and grace.
Frontiers In Physics, High Technology And Mathematics - Ictp 25th Anniversary Conference
Author: Lundqvist Stig
Publisher: #N/A
ISBN: 981461176X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The International Centre for Theoretical Physics was founded in 1964 by Prof. Abdus Salam. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, a group of distinguished speakers was assembled to present overviews in Physics, High Technology and Mathematics with a look at the future. This Proceedings serves as a valuable record of this memorable occasion.
Publisher: #N/A
ISBN: 981461176X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The International Centre for Theoretical Physics was founded in 1964 by Prof. Abdus Salam. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, a group of distinguished speakers was assembled to present overviews in Physics, High Technology and Mathematics with a look at the future. This Proceedings serves as a valuable record of this memorable occasion.
A Journey with Poppies
Author: David John Eagleton
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1410762475
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
While, together on several camping trips, grandfather and grandson, John Moore and David John Eagleton, respectively, wondered what life would be like when David John is as old as his grandfather...in the year 2053. Around many campfires, they speculated about that future world, how it will change, and how David Johns life would evolve. What began as whimsical speculations became more believable and from those, a story was born. It is the story of life in the mid-twenty first century, as it might exist for David John, who will then be in his sixties, and his teenage grandson, David John III. It is a story of a grandfather and grandson. But it is more than that. It is a commentary on what might come to pass in areas such as technology, politics, warfare, and human relations. If you have ever tried to imagine the future, you know its relatively easy to dream but its downright hard to be a credible visionary. However, the authors have woven a mosaic of adventure, romance, and challenge into a believable story. This book will challenge your imagination and your ability to project yourself into time, fifty years in the future. Read it. What you find may astound you.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1410762475
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
While, together on several camping trips, grandfather and grandson, John Moore and David John Eagleton, respectively, wondered what life would be like when David John is as old as his grandfather...in the year 2053. Around many campfires, they speculated about that future world, how it will change, and how David Johns life would evolve. What began as whimsical speculations became more believable and from those, a story was born. It is the story of life in the mid-twenty first century, as it might exist for David John, who will then be in his sixties, and his teenage grandson, David John III. It is a story of a grandfather and grandson. But it is more than that. It is a commentary on what might come to pass in areas such as technology, politics, warfare, and human relations. If you have ever tried to imagine the future, you know its relatively easy to dream but its downright hard to be a credible visionary. However, the authors have woven a mosaic of adventure, romance, and challenge into a believable story. This book will challenge your imagination and your ability to project yourself into time, fifty years in the future. Read it. What you find may astound you.
Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1100
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1100
Book Description