Описание: For 15 years, author George Ropes has followed the unfolding story of climate change for the timely and engaging website ClimateYou.org. Along the way, he has covered myriad individual research studies, innovations, catastrophes, and gradual signs of progress, from the resurgence of sustainable communities to lessons learned from the Australian wildfires. This compelling book presents a selection of these key writings to make clear the multi-faceted consequences that climate change is having onLooking at each of these five dimensions of the crisis, Waking Up to Climate Change is both sobering and hopeful, and above all, informative. It shares vital up-to-date solutions that are in the works and highlights the energies of many inspiring, forward-thinking people and organizations who are taking action around the world. This highly readable and scientifically illuminating book provides a vivid history of how climate change awareness has dawned over time, how physical forces and political delays can accelerate harmful changes, and how we all can play a crucial part in the mitigation and adaptation necessary for our beautiful planet's health and survival.
Описание: For 15 years, author George Ropes has followed the unfolding story of climate change for the timely and engaging website ClimateYou.org. Along the way, he has covered myriad individual research studies, innovations, catastrophes, and gradual signs of progress, from the resurgence of sustainable communities to lessons learned from the Australian wildfires. This compelling book presents a selection of these key writings to make clear the multi-faceted consequences that climate change is having onLooking at each of these five dimensions of the crisis, Waking Up to Climate Change is both sobering and hopeful, and above all, informative. It shares vital up-to-date solutions that are in the works and highlights the energies of many inspiring, forward-thinking people and organizations who are taking action around the world. This highly readable and scientifically illuminating book provides a vivid history of how climate change awareness has dawned over time, how physical forces and political delays can accelerate harmful changes, and how we all can play a crucial part in the mitigation and adaptation necessary for our beautiful planet's health and survival.
A Comfortable Home - Formative years 1902 - 1943.- The World Awaits - The new life in Switzerland 1946 - 1996.- The Dark Chapter - Working in Germany during the war.- Treason Case number 3418 - The papers in the National Archives.- But There Was More - The papers in the British and American Intelligence Archives.- Why? - The unanswered question of why he went to Germany.- Postscript: The Letter from his Brother.
Автор: Aashild S?rheim Название: Obsessed by a Dream ISBN: 3030263371 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030263379 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 6986.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This Open Access biography chronicles the life and achievements of the Norwegian engineer and physicist Rolf Wider?e. Readers who meet him in the pages of this book will wonder why he isn't better known. The first of Wider?e's many pioneering contributions in the field of accelerator physics was the betatron, the second, the linear accelerator, both summarized in a 27 page PhD. The betatron revolutionized the fields of cancer treatment through radiation therapy and also nondestructive testing; hospitals worldwide installed Wider?e's machine and today’s modern radiation treatment equipment is based on his inventions. The most recent renaissance of the linac provides unprecedented x-ray intensities at Free Electron Laser (FEL) facilities in operation and construction worldwide. .Wider?e’s story also includes a fair share of drama, particularly during World War II when both Germans and the Allies vied for his collaboration. Wider?e held leading positions in multinational industry groups and was one of the consultants for building the world's largest nuclear laboratory, CERN, in Switzerland. He gained over 200 patents, received several honorary doctorates and a number of international awards.
The author, a professional writer and maker of TV documentaries, has gained access to hitherto restricted archives in several countries, which provided a wealth of new material and insights, in particular in relation to the war years. She tells here a gripping and illuminating story.
Автор: Landrus Matt Название: Leonardo Da Vinci`s Giant Crossbow ISBN: 3662501686 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783662501689 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 6986.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The book explores the context of Leonardo`s invention with an examination of the extensive documentary evidence, a short history of the great crossbow and ballista, the first accurate translation of the text and the technical specifications, and a detailed analysis of Leonardo`s design process for the crossbow, from start to finish.
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