Four undocumented Mexican American students, two great teachers, one robot-building contest . . . and a major motion picture
In 2004, four Latino teenagers arrived at the Marine Advanced Technology Education Robotics Competition at the University of California, Santa Barbara. They were born in Mexico but raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where they attended an underfunded public high school. No one had ever suggested to Oscar, Cristian, Luis, or Lorenzo that they might amount to much--but two inspiring science teachers had convinced these impoverished, undocumented kids from the desert who had never even seen the ocean that they should try to build an underwater robot.
And build a robot they did. Their robot wasn't pretty, especially compared to those of the competition. They were going up against some of the best collegiate engineers in the country, including a team from MIT backed by a $10,000 grant from ExxonMobil. The Phoenix teenagers had scraped together less than $1,000 and built their robot out of scavenged parts. This was never a level competition--and yet, against all odds . . . they won
But this is just the beginning for these four, whose story--which became a key inspiration to the DREAMers movement--will go on to include first-generation college graduations, deportation, bean-picking in Mexico, and service in Afghanistan.
Joshua Davis's Spare Parts is a story about overcoming insurmountable odds and four young men who proved they were among the most patriotic and talented Americans in this country--even as the country tried to kick them out.
Описание: The key to uptime in manufacturing is managing risk, and Surviving the Spare Parts Crisis describes how to evaluate risk in the inventory. The book shows how the maintenance department can provide better support to purchasing agents and buyers and provides dozens of ideas to properly reduce inventory, reduce usage, and save money.
Описание: Widowhood is not easy, as those who decry it are only too willing to say, but neither is it hard. Those who are willing to study the methods set out here will find that even if they only possess one small loft, and even if they cannot give much time to their birds, they will be able to achieve success by this method, for the tremendous successes in past years in Belgium and in England have not all been won by the men with three or four lofts and 300 to 400 birds. Reading through this book, you will see not only articles by the famous names of Britain and Belgium, but also the methods of working men Fanciers who have gained successes by this method. There is only one thing more which needs to be said, and that is if you try this System, give it a fair trial, because not only may it take two or three years for birds to reach their peak under this System, but it should never be forgotten that without condition, stamina and good-quality birds, no system can help you to win.
Автор: DeStefano Lauren Название: The Glass Spare ISBN: 0062491296 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780062491299 Издательство: HarperCollins USA Рейтинг: Цена: 1044.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The first in a new fantasy duology, The Glass Spare is a gorgeously told tale of love, loss, and deadly power from Lauren DeStefano, the bestselling author of the Chemical Garden series. Perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Renee Ahdieh.
Wilhelmina Heidle, the fourth child and only daughter of the king of the world's wealthiest nation, has grown up in the shadows. Kept hidden from the world in order to serve as a spy for her father--whose obsession with building his empire is causing a war--Wil wants nothing more than to explore the world beyond her kingdom, if only her father would give her the chance.
Until one night Wil is attacked, and she discovers a dangerous secret. Her touch turns people into gemstone. At first Wil is horrified--but as she tests its limits, she's drawn more and more to the strange and volatile ability. When it leads to tragedy, though, Wil is forced to face the destructive power within her and finally leave her home to seek the truth and a cure.
But finding the key to her redemption puts her in the path of a cursed prince who has his own ideas for what to do with Wil's power.
With a world on the brink of war and a power of ultimate destruction, can Wil find a way to help the kingdom that's turned its back on her, or will she betray her past and her family forever?
--Traci Chee, New York Times bestselling author of The Reader
At a time when journalists all over the world - from a sophisticated city like Paris to less-developed areas in the Middle East and elsewhere - are being targeted by terrorists for murder, the author (himself a top 20th-century correspondent for newspapers, television and radio) dedicates his work "to journalists and broadcasters everywhere," (as well as to his family). He hopes that by reading about the triumphs and disasters of his career, other wordsmiths might perhaps learn something useful about how to go about getting news - and how not to do so. The book is not only an account of an adventurous and action-packed life but it is a work that is sometimes deeply serious; at other times wryly comical; but always thoughtfully reflective. The 85-years-old author worked all over the world covering historic events; meeting and interviewing famous - and infamous - politicians and other controversial characters; reporting wars, revolutions and upheaval of all kinds; being imprisoned in some countries and deported from others; as well as covering much more pleasant events such as royal tours by the Queen, Royal Ascot, the Centenary Gala Concert of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden; the opening of Disney World in Orlando, Florida; and the re-opening and re-erection of the old London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. From the White House in the United States of America to the Kremlin in the former Soviet Union; from Buckingham Palace in London to mud huts in Africa, caves in the Yemen and a "ger" or "yurt" in the Gobi Desert in Outer Mongolia; in 100 countries over nearly 70 years John Osman travelled impressively and has lived his long life to the full. He has enjoyed writing this book after being inspired to do so by a premature BBC report in 2012 that he was dead!
Автор: Spare Austin Osman Название: Book of Pleasure in Plain English ISBN: 0956619797 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780956619792 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2058.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Gathers together fresh voices sharing their inspiring work in farming, government, voyaging, water rights, archaeology, gender advocacy, education, business, community health, art, immigration, and more to enhance the present and future value of Hawai`i. By exploring connections to ancestors and others across our Pacific world, the contributors to this volume offer passionate and poignant visions.
Автор: Spare Austin O. Название: The Book of Automatic Drawing ISBN: 1503083675 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781503083677 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2800.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Spare Austin O. Название: A Book of Satyrs ISBN: 1477614516 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781477614518 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2800.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Parks Adele Название: Spare Brides ISBN: 1472205421 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472205421 Издательство: Hodder Рейтинг: Цена: 1365.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks turns her laser-sharp perception and empathy to a forgotten generation of women against the tumultuous and opulent backdrop of post-First World War England.
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