Автор: Caсadas Fraile Ivan Название: Portrait of an Innocent ISBN: 0645113506 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780645113501 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2482.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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In this evocative retracing of a childhood long-gone, leading to his family's migration from Spain to Australia when he was 10 years old, Ivan Ca adas Fraile gives voice to the child he once was. In part, an unflinchingly candid confession-sometimes humorous, sometimes troublingly enigmatic-Portrait of an Innocent brings together personal experiences, often universal but also vividly particular. Memorable events of those years-as well as stories of the past, and the author's commentary-provide further insight into that place and time, childhood years from the mid-1970s to the early '80s which coincided with the end of the Franco dictatorship and Spain's transition to democracy.
Personal insights into how one child learned about the world, and early impressions of family and community, and of competing narratives of the past, coalesce into a declaration of the roles of reading and of the discovery of narrative. Reminiscences-whether fondly treasured or rued-show us who we are and who we might become. Yet, one lesson to draw from Portrait of an Innocent-as personal memoir and as creative act-is that to expect simple clarity or glib truths is to defy and deny the fragmentary and incoherent essence of individual memory and human history-and, ultimately, of life itself.
Автор: McPherson Mercedes-Mary Название: The Frailest Leaves of Me, Volume 2 ISBN: 1734581212 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781734581218 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 4502.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Sometimes the greatest happiness comes out of the greatest sorrow. Life as she knew it has ended, and the thought of redemption, that greatest human desire, feels as distant as the constellations in the night sky. The childhood trauma of losing her father still haunts her. And again Kelly has endured yet another tragedy... She is uncertain of stepping into the future, but decisions need to be made - and she can't do it alone. One man steps up, not as her savior or protector, but as her partner - sharing in her grief as she searches for a heartbeat that was not meant to be. He has promised to love her even when life got messy, but even he doesn't know all her secrets or the turmoil that will arise as they are revealed.
Автор: Frailey Fred Название: Last Train to Texas: My Railroad Odyssey ISBN: 025304524X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780253045249 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4013.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Midnight train rides, head-on freight collisions—there is never a dull moment when it comes to trains. Take a look at America's biggest railroads and meet the thunderous personalities who operate them. In Last Train to Texas, author Fred W. Frailey examines the workings behind the railroad industry and captures incredible true stories along the way. Discover how men like William "Pisser Bill" F. Thompson swerve from financial ruin, bad merger deals, and cutthroat competition, all while racking up enough notoriety to inspire a poem titled "Ode to a Jerk." Bold, savvy, and ready for a friendly brawl, the only thing louder and more thrilling than these men are the trains that they handle. Come along with Frailey as he travels the world, one railroad at a time. Whether it's riding the Canadian Pacific Railway through a blizzard, witnessing a container train burglary in the Abo Canyon, or commemorating a poem to Limerick Junction in Dublin, Ireland, Frailey's journeys are rife with excitement and the occasional mishap. Filled with humorous anecdotes and thoughtful insights into the railroading industry, Last Train to Texas is an adventure in every sense of the word.
Автор: Bryant Jr., Keith L. Frailey, Fred W. Название: History of the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway ISBN: 1496214102 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781496214102 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 6264.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: If you want an interesting look at railroading plus the social, financial, and political times over 130 years of America, consider this well-researched and documented book.-Stan Moore, Denver Posse of WesternersCyrus K. Holliday envisioned a railroad that would run from Kansas to the Pacific, increasing the commerce and prosperity of the nation. With farsighted investors and shrewd management, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway grew from Holliday’s idea into a model of the modern, rapid, and efficient railroad. There were many growing pains early on, including rustlers, thieves, and desperadoes as well as the nineteenth century’s economic and climatic hardships. The railroad eventually extended from Chicago to San Francisco, with substantial holdings in oil fields, timber land, uranium mines, pipelines, and real estate. This is the first comprehensive history of the iconic Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, from its birth in 1859 to its termination in 1996. This volume discusses the construction and operation of the railway, the strategies of its leaders, the evolution of its locomotive fleet, and its famed passenger service with partner Fred Harvey. The vast changes within the nation’s railway system led to a merger with the Burlington Northern and the creation of the BNSF Railway. An iconic railroad, the Santa Fe at its peak operated thirteen thousand miles of routes and served the southwestern region of the nation with the corporate slogan “Santa Fe All the Way.” This new edition covers almost twenty-five more years of history, including the merger of the Santa Fe and Burlington Northern railroads and new material on labor, minorities, and women on the carrier along with new and updated maps and photographs.
Автор: Kishor Nand, Fraile-Ardanuy Jesus Название: Ict for Electric Vehicle Integration with the Smart Grid ISBN: 1785617621 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781785617621 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 26553.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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In this book, the authors provide a basis for full integration of electric vehicles into the smart grid, through the extensive use of ICT tools. They look at transport and energy system modelling, simulation and optimisation processes; vehicle on-line optimal control, estimation and prediction; energy system strategic planning; and supporting services such as those related to smart charging. Providing case studies and examples throughout, the book includes coverage of smart homes and ancillary services, and considers the complete energy balance.
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