R James: 1068 books
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control
An Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2012
Provides the basics of spacecraft orbital dynamics plus attitude dynamics and control, using vectrix notation
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control: An Introduction presents the fundamentals of classical control in the context of spacecraft attitude control. This approach is particularly beneficial...
by James R. Holton, Gregory J. Hakim
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2012
During the past decade, the science of dynamic meteorology has continued its rapid advance. The scope of dynamic meteorology has broadened considerably. Much of the material is based on a two-term course for seniors majoring in atmospheric sciences.
This book presents a cogent explanation of...
National Service and Volunteerism
Achieving Impact in Our Communities
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2014
National service and volunteerism enjoy a rich history in the United States and an emergent future in other parts of the world. However, there remains relatively scant evidence of overall impact of national service programs and volunteer effectiveness. This condition continues to threaten national...
Peak Energy
Myth or Reality?
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2016
Does the Earth contain enough oil to provide energy for the human race indefinitely? If not, how long will the oil last? What about renewable energy technologies like wind and solar? Will they be able to supply an indefinite supply of energy for the human race? If not, how long will it last? And what...
by James R. Millette, Samarendra Basu
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Forensic, Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences are identification sciences dealing with criminal and delicate societal problems for which scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive x-rays (EDAX) and analytical transmission electron microscopy (TEM) are providing increasingly...
by Philip J Ashworth, James L. Best, Daniel R Parsons
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2015
Fluvial-Tidal Sedimentology provides information on the ‘Tidal-Fluvial Transition', the transition zone between river and tidal environments, and includes contributions that address some of the most fundamental research questions, including how the morphology of the tidal-fluvial transition zone...
Opportunities Missed, Opportunities Seized
Preventive Diplomacy in the PostDCold War World
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 1999
The basic logic of preventive diplomacy is unassailable. Act early to prevent disputes from escalating; reduce tensions that could lead to war; deal with today's conflicts before they become tomorrow's crises. Yet as we look at the record of these first years of the post-Cold War era, it is quite...
The Vyvyans : from Cornwall to Wisconsin
From Cornwall to Wisconsin
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2010
The story of the Vyvyans and what they have accomplished and endured is incredible. When my great, great Grandfather left Cornwall at the age of 18, he had nothing. His family was poor and the economy of Cornwall was in decline and yet ten years later he owned over a hundred acres of land. (He eventually...
The Miracle of Kindness
Changing the World, One Act at a Time
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2011
The Miracle of Kindness is more than a book. It is a zealous prayer to ignite people with a passion to brighten the world. Miracles of kindness are happening all around you. If you look for them, you will see themto your left or right, or even right in front of you.
The Miracle of Kindness...
Parker's Crossroads
Revenge of the Golden Lion
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2014
Parkers Crossroads, a decisive battle in the Battle of the Bulge four days before Christmas in 1944, was Jack Ebbotts personal crossroads. This is his story, which traces his life from its privileged beginning to its tragic conclusiona journey he had not anticipated; an odyssey of unspeakable horrors,...
Responding to Domestic Violence
Emerging Challenges for Policy, Practice and Research in Europe
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2017
This book offers a critical overview of established and emerging manifestations of domestic violence across Europe.
It describes how countries within and outside the EU are responding to the problem in policy, practice and research. Eminent academics and professionals from a range of European...
The Freckleton, England, Air Disaster
The B-24 Crash That Killed 38 Preschoolers and 23 Adults, August 23, 1944
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2014
The Freckleton catastrophe of August 23, 1944, occurred when an American B-24 Liberator crashed into the small village of Freckleton in northwest England. The plane was on a test flight when it encountered a rare and severe summer thunderstorm. Air traffic control at the American air base Warton recalled...
Making Shifts without Making Waves
A Coach Approach to Soulful Leadership
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2009
In an age of storms created by fast-paced lives, an unpredictable economy, population diversity, family life, and church/denomination challenges, leaders and organizations are needing new skills and strategies to deal with these changes. Making Shifts without Making Waves addresses the fears and aimlessness...
Dune Worlds
How Windblown Sand Shapes Planetary Landscapes
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2014
This book describes how sand dunes work, why they are the way they are in different settings, and how they are being studied. Particular attention is paid to their formation and appearance elsewhere in the solar system. New developments in knowledge about dunes make for an interesting story – like...