Author: John E. Cooney
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.
The Annenbergs
Author: John E. Cooney
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.
Sustainable Energy Systems Planning, Integration and Management
Author: Kim Guldstrand Larsen
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 3039280465
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Energy systems worldwide are undergoing major transformation as a consequence of the transition towards the widespread use of clean and sustainable energy sources. Basically, this involves massive changes in technical and organizational levels together with tremendous technological upgrades in different sectors ranging from energy generation and transmission systems down to distribution systems. These actions generate huge science and engineering challenges and demands for expert knowledge in the field to create solutions for a sustainable energy system that is economically, environmentally, and socially viable while meeting high security requirements. This book covers these promising and dynamic areas of research and development, and presents contributions in sustainable energy systems planning, integration, and management. Moreover, the book elaborates on a variety of topics, ranging from design and planning of small- to large-scale energy systems to the operation and control of energy networks in different sectors, namely electricity, heat, and transport.
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 3039280465
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Energy systems worldwide are undergoing major transformation as a consequence of the transition towards the widespread use of clean and sustainable energy sources. Basically, this involves massive changes in technical and organizational levels together with tremendous technological upgrades in different sectors ranging from energy generation and transmission systems down to distribution systems. These actions generate huge science and engineering challenges and demands for expert knowledge in the field to create solutions for a sustainable energy system that is economically, environmentally, and socially viable while meeting high security requirements. This book covers these promising and dynamic areas of research and development, and presents contributions in sustainable energy systems planning, integration, and management. Moreover, the book elaborates on a variety of topics, ranging from design and planning of small- to large-scale energy systems to the operation and control of energy networks in different sectors, namely electricity, heat, and transport.
Mad about Madeline
Author: Ludwig Bemelmans
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boarding schools
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boarding schools
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Space
Author: Sue Becklake
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789429667
Category : Astronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated overview of space and its various stars and planets and man's attempts to explore it.
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789429667
Category : Astronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated overview of space and its various stars and planets and man's attempts to explore it.
The Sun is a Star
Author: Kate Petty
Publisher: Copper Beach Books
ISBN: 9780761305934
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Provides information about stars, the sun and the planets, comets, and other astronomical phenomena.
Publisher: Copper Beach Books
ISBN: 9780761305934
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Provides information about stars, the sun and the planets, comets, and other astronomical phenomena.
Adventuring with Books
Author: Amy A. McClure
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
In this 13th edition of "Adventuring with Books," teachers and librarians will find descriptions of more than 850 texts (published between 1999 and 2001) suitable for student use in background research, unit study, or pleasure reading, and children will find books that delight, amuse, and entertain. The texts described in the book are divided into 24 general topics, including Science Nonfiction; Struggle and Survival; Fantasy Literature; Sports; Games and Hobbies; and Mathematics in Our World. To highlight literature that reflects the schools' multiple ethnicities, the booklist also introduces readers to recent literature that celebrates African American, Asian and Pacific Island, Hispanic American, and indigenous cultures. Each chapter begins with a brief list of selection criteria, a streamlined list of all annotated titles in that chapter, and an introduction in which chapter editors discuss their criteria and the status of available books in that subject area. While the reviews were written by adults, the voices and opinions of children are often included as well, lending credence to adult choices of the quality children's books. (NKA).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
In this 13th edition of "Adventuring with Books," teachers and librarians will find descriptions of more than 850 texts (published between 1999 and 2001) suitable for student use in background research, unit study, or pleasure reading, and children will find books that delight, amuse, and entertain. The texts described in the book are divided into 24 general topics, including Science Nonfiction; Struggle and Survival; Fantasy Literature; Sports; Games and Hobbies; and Mathematics in Our World. To highlight literature that reflects the schools' multiple ethnicities, the booklist also introduces readers to recent literature that celebrates African American, Asian and Pacific Island, Hispanic American, and indigenous cultures. Each chapter begins with a brief list of selection criteria, a streamlined list of all annotated titles in that chapter, and an introduction in which chapter editors discuss their criteria and the status of available books in that subject area. While the reviews were written by adults, the voices and opinions of children are often included as well, lending credence to adult choices of the quality children's books. (NKA).
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Author: Wil Perkins
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
In this debut collection, Wil Perkins has created a new poetics, star-spangled by the improvisational essence of jazz, the heartfelt essence of the blues and gospels, as well as mystical riffs for the moonish sundance of life. These poems, crafted in the experimental tradition of John Coltrane and e.e. cummings, are a sculptural feast for the eyes, irreverent music for the soul, and serious songs to hail the coming millennium.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
In this debut collection, Wil Perkins has created a new poetics, star-spangled by the improvisational essence of jazz, the heartfelt essence of the blues and gospels, as well as mystical riffs for the moonish sundance of life. These poems, crafted in the experimental tradition of John Coltrane and e.e. cummings, are a sculptural feast for the eyes, irreverent music for the soul, and serious songs to hail the coming millennium.
Funny Bones and Other Body Parts
Author: Anita Ganeri
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Publishers
ISBN: 9780431069913
Category : Body, Human
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Where does your food go once you eat it? This series of books answers these questions using simple analogies and light-hearted illustrations.
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Publishers
ISBN: 9780431069913
Category : Body, Human
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Where does your food go once you eat it? This series of books answers these questions using simple analogies and light-hearted illustrations.
Johnny Germ Head
Author: James Quigley
Publisher: Redfeather Book from Henry Holt
ISBN: 9780805053951
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
While performing an heroic act at an amusement park, third-grader Johnny Jarvis finally confronts the fear of germs which had been an obsession with him ever since he was seven.
Publisher: Redfeather Book from Henry Holt
ISBN: 9780805053951
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
While performing an heroic act at an amusement park, third-grader Johnny Jarvis finally confronts the fear of germs which had been an obsession with him ever since he was seven.