Play Among Books : A Symposium on Architecture and Information Spelt in Atom-Letters
Miro Roman;Alice _ch3n81;Ludger Hovestadt;Vera Bühlmann;Miro Roman;Alice _c...
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Wie verändert Codierung unser Denken über Architektur? Eine Frage, die in der Forschun...
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Play Among Books : A Symposium on Architecture and Information Spelt in Atom-Letters
2022; Vol. 00017
Wie verändert Codierung unser Denken über Architektur? Eine Frage, die in der Forschung eine wichtige Perspektive eröffnet. Miro Roman und seine KI Alice_ch3n81 entfalten in diesem Buch ein wahrhaft spielerisches Szenario, in dem sie Codierung als neue Alphabetisierung für Informationen vorschlagen. Erkenntnis vermittelt es in Form eines Projektmodells, das die Bereiche Architektur und Information durch zwei verflochtene Erzählstränge in einem „unendlichen Fluss'realer Bücher miteinander verknüpft. Mit dem Fokus auf der Schnittmenge von Informationstechnologie und architektonischer Formulierung entsteht so eine immer weiterführende intellektuelle Reflexion zu digitaler Architektur und Computerwissenschaft.
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Computer-aided design - Architecture--Data processing - Computer architectureContent provider:
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Crimes of the Centuries : 3 Volumes [3 Volumes]
Steven Chermak Ph.D;Frankie Y. Bailey;Steven Chermak Ph.D;Frankie Y. Bailey
This multivolume resource is the most extensive reference of its kind, offering a comp...
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Crimes of the Centuries : 3 Volumes [3 Volumes]
2016
This multivolume resource is the most extensive reference of its kind, offering a comprehensive summary of the misdeeds, perpetrators, and victims involved in the most memorable crime events in American history.This unique reference features the most famous crimes and trials in the United States since colonial times. Three comprehensive volumes focus on the most notorious and historically significant crimes that have influenced America's justice system, including the life and wrongdoing of Lizzie Borden, the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, the killing spree and execution of Ted Bundy, and the Columbine High School shootings.Organized by case, the work includes a chronology of major unlawful deeds, fascinating primary source documents, dozens of sidebars with case trivia and little-known facts, and an overview of crimes that have shaped criminal justice in the United States over several centuries. Each of the 500 entries provides information about the crime, the perpetrators, and those affected by the misconduct, along with a short bibliography to extend learning opportunities. The set addresses a breadth of famous trials across American history, including the Salem witch trials, the conviction of Sacco and Vanzetti, and the prosecution of O. J. Simpson.
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Crime--United States--Case studies - Criminals--United States--Case studies - Trials--United StatesContent provider:
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Technical Innovation in American History : An Encyclopedia of Science and Technology [3 Volumes]
Rosanne Welch;Peg A. Lamphier;Rosanne Welch;Peg A. Lamphier
From the invention of eyeglasses to the Internet, this three-volume set examines the p...
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Technical Innovation in American History : An Encyclopedia of Science and Technology [3 Volumes]
2019
From the invention of eyeglasses to the Internet, this three-volume set examines the pivotal effects of inventions on society, providing a fascinating history of technology and innovations in the United States from the earliest European colonization to the present.Technical Innovation in American History surveys the history of technology, documenting the chronological and thematic connections between specific inventions, technological systems, individuals, and events that have contributed to the history of science and technology in the United States. Covering eras from colonial times to the present day in three chronological volumes, the entries include innovations in fields such as architecture, civil engineering, transportation, energy, mining and oil industries, chemical industries, electronics, computer and information technology, communications (television, radio, and print), agriculture and food technology, and military technology.The A–Z entries address key individuals, events, organizations, and legislation related to themes such as industry, consumer and medical technology, military technology, computer technology, and space science, among others, enabling readers to understand how specific inventions, technological systems, individuals, and events influenced the history, cultural development, and even self-identity of the United States and its people. The information also spotlights how American culture, the U.S. government, and American society have specifically influenced technological development.
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Technological innovations--United States--History--EncyclopediasContent provider:
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A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources : Print and Electronic Sources
Eva H. Dodsworth;Eva H. Dodsworth
The interdisciplinary uses of traditional cartographic resources and modern GIS tools ...
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A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources : Print and Electronic Sources
2018
The interdisciplinary uses of traditional cartographic resources and modern GIS tools allow for the analysis and discovery of information across a wide spectrum of fields. A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources navigates the numerous American and Canadian cartographic resources available in print and online, offering researchers, academics and students with information on how to locate and access the large variety of resources, new and old. Dozens of different cartographic materials are highlighted and summarized, along with lists of map libraries and geospatial centers, and related professional associations. A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources consists of 18 chapters, two appendices, and a detailed index that includes place names, and libraries, structured in a manner consistent with most reference guides, including cartographic categories such as atlases, dictionaries, gazetteers, handbooks, maps, plans, GIS data and other related material. Almost all of the resources listed in this guide are categorized by geography down to the county level, making efficient work of the type of material required to meet the information needs of those interested in researching place-specific cartographic-related resources. Additionally, this guide will help those interested in not only developing a comprehensive collection in these subject areas, but get an understanding of what materials are being collected and housed in specific map libraries, geospatial centers and their related websites. Of particular value are the sections that offer directories of cartographic and GIS libraries, as well as comprehensive lists of geospatial datasets down to the county level. This volume combines the traditional and historical collections of cartography with the modern applications of GIS-based maps and geospatial datasets.
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Cartographic materials--Canada--Bibliography - Cartographic materials--United States--Bibliography - Cartographic materials--United States--Computer network resources - Cartographic materials--Canada--Computer network resourcesContent provider:
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Race and Ethnicity in America : From Pre-contact to the Present [4 Volumes]
Russell M. Lawson;Benjamin A. Lawson;Russell M. Lawson;Benjamin A. Lawson
Divided into four volumes, Race and Ethnicity in America provides a complete overview ...
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Race and Ethnicity in America : From Pre-contact to the Present [4 Volumes]
2019
Divided into four volumes, Race and Ethnicity in America provides a complete overview of the history of racial and ethnic relations in America, from pre-contact to the present.The five hundred years since Europeans made contact with the indigenous peoples of America have been dominated by racial and ethnic tensions. During the colonial period, from 1500 to 1776, slavery and servitude of whites, blacks, and Indians formed the foundation for race and ethnic relations. After the American Revolution, slavery, labor inequalities, and immigration led to racial and ethnic tensions; after the Civil War, labor inequalities, immigration, and the fight for civil rights dominated America's racial and ethnic experience. From the 1960s to the present, the unfulfilled promise of civil rights for all ethnic and racial groups in America has been the most important sociopolitical issue in America. Race and Ethnicity in America tells this story of the fight for equality in America. The first volume spans pre-contact to the American Revolution; the second, the American Revolution to the Civil War; the third, Reconstruction to the Civil Rights Movement; and the fourth, the Civil Rights Movement to the present. All volumes explore the culture, society, labor, war and politics, and cultural expressions of racial and ethnic groups.
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Ethnology--United States--History--Encyclopedias - Minorities--United States--History--EncyclopediasContent provider:
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The 1910s in America
Lewis, Thomas T.;Lewis, Thomas T.
Its more than 350 essays cover the full breadth of North American history and culture ...
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The 1910s in America
2019
Its more than 350 essays cover the full breadth of North American history and culture throughout the decade.
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The Polo Grounds : Essays and Memories of New York City's Historic Ballpark, 1880-1963
Stew Thornley;Stew Thornley
In an era of unique baseball stadiums, the Polo Grounds in New York stood out from the...
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The Polo Grounds : Essays and Memories of New York City's Historic Ballpark, 1880-1963
2019; Vol. 00005
In an era of unique baseball stadiums, the Polo Grounds in New York stood out from the rest. With its horseshoe shape, the Polo Grounds had extremely short distances down the foul lines and equally long distances up the alley and to center field. Some of baseball's most historic moments--Bobby Thomson's Shot Heard Round the World, Willie Mays'Catch, Fred Merkle's infamous blunder--happened at the Polo Grounds. This book offers descriptive text and photographs that give a sense of the glory of this classic ballpark. Additionally, it contains historical articles and memories submitted by more than 70 former players who played at the Polo Grounds.
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Baseball--New York (State)--New York--History - Baseball fields--New York (State)--New York--HistoryContent provider:
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The Definitive Shakespeare Companion : Overviews, Documents, and Analysis [4 Volumes]
Joseph Rosenblum;Joseph Rosenblum
This expansive four-volume work gives students detailed explanations of Shakespeare's ...
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The Definitive Shakespeare Companion : Overviews, Documents, and Analysis [4 Volumes]
2017
This expansive four-volume work gives students detailed explanations of Shakespeare's plays and poems and also covers his age, life, theater, texts, and language. Numerous excerpts from primary source historical documents contextualize his works, while reviews of productions chronicle his performance history and reception.Shakespeare's works often served to convey simple truths, but they are also complex, multilayered masterpieces. Shakespeare drew on varied sources to create his plays, and while the plays are sometimes set in worlds before the Elizabethan age, they nonetheless parallel and comment on situations in his own era. Written with the needs of students in mind, this four-volume set demystifies Shakespeare for today's readers and provides the necessary perspective and analysis students need to better appreciate the genius of his work. This indispensable ready reference examines Shakespeare's plots, language, and themes; his use of sources and exploration of issues important to his age; the interpretation of his works through productions from the Renaissance to the present; and the critical reaction to key questions concerning his writings. The book provides coverage of each key play and poems in discrete sections, with each section presenting summaries; discussions of themes, characters, language, and imagery; and clear explications of key passages. Readers will be able to inspect historical documents related to the topics explored in the work being discussed and view excerpts from Shakespeare's sources as well as reviews of major productions. The work also provides a comprehensive list of print and electronic resources suitable for student research.
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Principles of Physical Science
Franceschetti, Donald R.;Franceschetti, Donald R.
Provides students and researchers with an easy-to-understand introduction to the funda...
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Principles of Physical Science
2017
Provides students and researchers with an easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals of physical science.
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Physical sciences--TextbooksContent provider:
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The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Philosophers in America : From 1600 to the Present
John R. Shook;John R. Shook
For scholars working on almost any aspect of American thought, The Bloomsbury Encyclop...
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The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Philosophers in America : From 1600 to the Present
2016
For scholars working on almost any aspect of American thought, The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia to Philosophers in America presents an indispensable reference work. Selecting over 700 figures from the Dictionary of Early American Philosophers and the Dictionary of Modern American Philosophers, this condensed edition includes key contributors to philosophical thought. From 1600 to the present day, entries cover psychology, pedagogy, sociology, anthropology, education, theology and political science, before these disciplines came to be considered distinct from philosophy. Clear and accessible, each entry contains a short biography of the writer, an exposition and analysis of his or her doctrines and ideas, a bibliography of writings and suggestions for further reading. Featuring a new preface by the editor and a comprehensive introduction, The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia to Philosophers in America includes 30 new entries on twenty-first century thinkers including Martha Nussbaum and Patricia Churchland.With in-depth overviews of Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Noah Porter, Frederick Rauch, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson, this is an invaluable one-stop research volume to understanding leading figures in American thought and the development of American intellectual history.
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Philosophy, Canadian--Encyclopedias - Philosophers--United States--Biography--Encyclopedias - Philosophers--Canada--Biography--Encyclopedias - Philosophy, American--EncyclopediasContent provider:
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Electric Boats and Ships : A History
Kevin Desmond;Kevin Desmond
Electric propulsion for boats was developed in the early 19th century and--despite the...
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Electric Boats and Ships : A History
2017
Electric propulsion for boats was developed in the early 19th century and--despite the advent of the internal combustion engine--continued with the perfecting of the modern turbo-electric ship. Sustainable and hybrid technologies, pioneered in small inland watercraft toward the end of the 20th century, have in recent years been scaled up to create integrated electric drives for the largest ocean-going vessels. This comprehensive history traces the birth and rebirth of the electric boat from 1835 to the present, celebrating the Golden Age of electric launches, 1880-1910.
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Electric boats--HistoryContent provider:
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American Reformers, Second Edition
The Editors of H.W. Wilson;The Editors of H.W. Wilson
Brings together informative biographies of 600 men and women who were the principal ar...
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American Reformers, Second Edition
2017
Brings together informative biographies of 600 men and women who were the principal architects of reform in America from the seventeenth century to modern times.
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Social reformers--United States--Biography--Dictionaries - Reformers--United States--Biography--DictionariesContent provider:
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Cyclopedia of Literary Places
Lenchner, Denise;Salem Press;Stableford, Brian M.;Rasmussen, R. Kent;Shuman...
This brand-new edition analyzes the use of place in over 1,300 literary works.
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Cyclopedia of Literary Places
2016
This brand-new edition analyzes the use of place in over 1,300 literary works.
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Setting (Literature) - Literary landmarks - Literature--EncyclopediasContent provider:
eBook Community College Collection (EBSCOhost)
Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States
George Thomas Kurian;Mark A. Lamport;George Thomas Kurian;Mark A. Lamport
From the Founding Fathers through the present, Christianity has exercised powerful inf...
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Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States
2016
From the Founding Fathers through the present, Christianity has exercised powerful influence in the United States—from its role in shaping politics and social institutions to its hand in inspiring art and culture. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles Christianity has played and continues to play. This masterful five-volume reference work includes biographies of major figures in the Christian church in the United States, influential religious documents and Supreme Court decisions, and information on theology and theologians, denominations, faith-based organizations, immigration, art—from decorative arts and film to music and literature—evangelism and crusades, the significant role of women, racial issues, civil religion, and more.The first volume opens with introductory essays that provide snapshots of Christianity in the U.S. from pre-colonial times to the present, as well as a statistical profile and a timeline of key dates and events. Entries are organized from A to Z. The final volume closes with essays exploring impressions of Christianity in the United States from other faiths and other parts of the world, as well as a select yet comprehensive bibliography. Appendices help readers locate entries by thematic section and author, and a comprehensive index further aids navigation.
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Christianity--United States--EncyclopediasContent provider:
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A History of Housing in New York City
Richard Plunz;Richard Plunz
Since its emergence in the mid-nineteenth century as the nation's'metropolis,'New York...
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A History of Housing in New York City
2016
Since its emergence in the mid-nineteenth century as the nation's'metropolis,'New York has faced the most challenging housing problems of any American city, but it has also led the nation in innovation and reform. The horrors of the tenement were perfected in New York at the same time that the very rich were building palaces along Fifth Avenue; public housing for the poor originated in New York, as did government subsidies for middle-class housing.A standard in the field since its publication in 1992, A History of Housing in New York City traces New York's housing development from 1850 to the present in text and profuse illustrations. Richard Plunz explores the housing of all classes, with comparative discussion of the development of types ranging from the single-family house to the high-rise apartment tower. His analysis is placed within the context of the broader political and cultural development of New York City. This revised edition extends the scope of the book into the city's recent history, adding three decades to the study, covering the recent housing bubble crisis, the rebound and gentrification of the five boroughs, and the ecological issues facing the next generation of New Yorkers. More than 300 illustrations are integrated throughout the text, depicting housing plans, neighborhood changes, and city architecture over the past 130 years. This new edition also features a foreword by the distinguished urban historian Kenneth T. Jackson.
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Housing--New York (State)--New York--History - Dwellings--New York (State)--New York--HistoryContent provider:
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American Civil War : The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection [6 Volumes]
Spencer C. Tucker;Spencer C. Tucker
This expansive, multivolume reference work provides a broad, multidisciplinary examina...
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American Civil War : The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection [6 Volumes]
2013
This expansive, multivolume reference work provides a broad, multidisciplinary examination of the Civil War period ranging from pre-Civil War developments and catalysts such as the Mexican-American War to the rebuilding of the war-torn nation during Reconstruction.The Civil War was undoubtedly the most important and seminal event in 19th-century American history. Students who understand the Civil War have a better grasp of the central dilemmas in the American historical narrative: states rights versus federalism, freedom versus slavery, the role of the military establishment, the extent of presidential powers, and individual rights versus collective rights. Many of these dilemmas continue to shape modern society and politics. This comprehensive work facilitates both detailed reading and quick referencing for readers from the high school level to senior scholars in the field.The exhaustive coverage of this encyclopedia includes all significant battles and skirmishes; important figures, both civilian and military; weapons; government relations with Native Americans; and a plethora of social, political, cultural, military, and economic developments. The entries also address the many events that led to the conflict, the international diplomacy of the war, the rise of the Republican Party and the growing crisis and stalemate in American politics, slavery and its impact on the nation as a whole, the secession crisis, the emergence of the'total war'concept, and the complex challenges of the aftermath of the conflict.
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Principles of Tissue Engineering
Robert Lanza;Robert Langer;Joseph P. Vacanti;Robert Lanza;Robert Langer;Jos...
Now in its fourth edition, Principles of Tissue Engineering has been the definite reso...
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Principles of Tissue Engineering
2014
Now in its fourth edition, Principles of Tissue Engineering has been the definite resource in the field of tissue engineering for more than a decade. The fourth edition provides an update on this rapidly progressing field, combining the prerequisites for a general understanding of tissue growth and development, the tools and theoretical information needed to design tissues and organs, as well as a presentation by the world's experts of what is currently known about each specific organ system. As in previous editions, this book creates a comprehensive work that strikes a balance among the diversity of subjects that are related to tissue engineering, including biology, chemistry, material science, and engineering, among others, while also emphasizing those research areas that are likely to be of clinical value in the future. This edition includes greatly expanded focus on stem cells, including induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, stem cell niches, and blood components from stem cells. This research has already produced applications in disease modeling, toxicity testing, drug development, and clinical therapies. This up-to-date coverage of stem cell biology and other emerging technologies –such as brain-machine interfaces for controlling bionics and neuroprostheses– is complemented by a series of new and updated chapters on recent clinical experience in applying tissue engineering, as well as a new section on the application of tissue-engineering techniques for food production. The result is a comprehensive textbook that will be useful to students and experts alike. Includes new chapters on biomaterial-protein interactions, nanocomposite and three-dimensional scaffolds, skin substitutes, spinal cord, vision enhancement, and heart valves Offers expanded coverage of adult and embryonic stem cells of the cardiovascular, hematopoietic, musculoskeletal, nervous, and other organ systems Full-color presentation throughout
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Insect cell biotechnology - Biomedical materials - Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc - Animal cell biotechnology - Tissue engineeringContent provider:
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Contributions of African American Scientists to the Fields of Science, Medicine, and Inventions
Sanders, Robert B.;Sanders, Robert B.
Scientists included in this book represent the fields of biochemistry, biology, chemis...
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Contributions of African American Scientists to the Fields of Science, Medicine, and Inventions
2015
Scientists included in this book represent the fields of biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, entomology, genetics, geology, mathematics, medicine, nursing, physics, psychology, sociology, zoology, and inventions. Described here are African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science, including inventions. These individuals have contributed in large and small ways that might have been overlooked when chronicling the history of science. All individuals included here were listed in the published literature. The author conducted no interviews, and no suggestions were accepted solely on the basis of hearsay. There is no intent to be all-inclusive. The selections were strictly the author's. Many important contributions have been omitted, especially those of recent years, because a limit had to be set. This book shows that African Americans made many contributions to the sciences, medicine, education, and inventions as slaves, as freed persons, and as immigrants. They made contributions during the period of slavery, segregation, sharecropping and the modern era. Their contributions had and continue to have an impact on the economy of the United States, and the convenience, education, health, safety, security, and welfare of its citizens. These contributors improved the economic well-being of individuals and groups of individuals. They saved lives, improved the health of people, alleviated much pain and suffering, and raised the levels of education and knowledge. The activities and deeds of George Washington Carver, Ernest Everett Just, Percy Lavon Julian, and Charles Richard Drew, who are arguably the greatest of the African American scientists and who have made great contributions, exemplify these characteristics. Some of their research, creations, and contributions will have an influence—at home and abroad—well into the future.
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Scientists--United States--Biography - African American scientists--Biography - Science--United States--HistoryContent provider:
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The Almanac of American Politics 2016 : Members of Congress and Governors: Their Profiles and Election Results, Their States and Districts
Cohen, Richard E.;Barone, Michael;Jacobson, Louis;Peck, Louis;Barnes, James...
The Almanac of American Politics uniquely combines the best journalistic coverage of C...
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The Almanac of American Politics 2016 : Members of Congress and Governors: Their Profiles and Election Results, Their States and Districts
2015
The Almanac of American Politics uniquely combines the best journalistic coverage of Congress and the states, with new content and data that respond to the political insiders'need for rapid and reliable information. This indispensable and iconic book, published every two years since 1972, is the only source that profiles every member of Congress, every governor, plus the 50 states and 435 House districts.
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Election districts--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etcContent provider:
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Italian Literature Before 1900 in English Translation : An Annotated Bibliography, 1929–2008
Robin Healey;Robin Healey
Italian Literature before 1900 in English Translation provides the most complete recor...
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Italian Literature Before 1900 in English Translation : An Annotated Bibliography, 1929–2008
2015
Italian Literature before 1900 in English Translation provides the most complete record possible of texts from the early periods that have been translated into English, and published between 1929 and 2008. It lists works from all genres and subjects, and includes translations wherever they have appeared across the globe. In this annotated bibliography, Robin Healey covers over 5,200 distinct editions of pre-1900 Italian writings. Most entries are accompanied by useful notes providing information on authors, works, translators, and how the translations were received.Among the works by over 1,500 authors represented in this volume are hundreds of editions by Italy's most translated authors – Dante Alighieri, Machiavelli, and Boccaccio – and other hundreds which represent the author's only English translation. A significant number of entries describe works originally published in Latin. Together with Healey's Twentieth-Century Italian Literature in English Translation, this volume makes comprehensive information on translations accessible for schools, libraries, and those interested in comparative literature.
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Italian literature--Translations into English--BibliographyContent provider:
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Advances in Civil Engineering and Transportation IV
Xiang Dong Zhang;Zhang Bin;Xiang Dong Zhang;Zhang Bin
Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 4th International Conference on Civil Engineer...
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Advances in Civil Engineering and Transportation IV
2015; Vol. 00744
Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 4th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Transportation (ICCET 2014), December 24-25, 2014, Xiamen, China
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Environmental engineering--Congresses - Civil engineering--Congresses - Transportation engineering--CongressesContent provider:
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Proud Heritage : People, Issues, and Documents of the LGBT Experience [3 Volumes]
Chuck Stewart;Chuck Stewart
This groundbreaking three-volume reference traces the roots and development of lesbian...
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Proud Heritage : People, Issues, and Documents of the LGBT Experience [3 Volumes]
2015
This groundbreaking three-volume reference traces the roots and development of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights and issues in the United States from the pre-colonial period to the present day.With the social, religious, and political stigmas attached to alternative lifestyles throughout history, most homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgender people lived covertly for much of, if not all of, their lives. Likewise, the narrative of our country excludes the contributions, struggles, and historical achievements of this group. This revealing, chronologically arranged reference work uncovers the rich story of the LGBT community in the United States and discusses the politics, culture, and issues affecting it since the early 17th century.Author Chuck Stewart traces the evolution of LGBT issues as part of our nation's shared cultural past and modern-day experience. Volume 1 focuses on the origins of the movement with the founding of Jamestown in 1607 through the 1970s and the beginning of gay rights activism in the United States. Volume 2 spans the 1980s and the AIDs pandemic through the present-day issues of marriage equality. Volume 3 gives a concise review of this society in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
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Gay people--United States - Bisexual people--United States - Homosexuality--United States - Lesbians--United States - Transgender people--United States--HistoryContent provider:
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Applied Science
Franceschetti, Donald R.;Franceschetti, Donald R.
Examines the fields and science of engineering, including Civil Engineering, Bridge De...
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Applied Science
2013
Examines the fields and science of engineering, including Civil Engineering, Bridge Design, Cell & Tissue Engineering, Erosion Control, Architecture, Audio Engineering, Biomechanics, Plastics Engineering, Superconductivity, Urban Planning, Water Supply Systems, Hydroponics, Fractal Geometry and many more.
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Engineering - MathematicsContent provider:
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Engineering Philadelphia : The Sellers Family and the Industrial Metropolis
Domenic Vitiello;Domenic Vitiello
The Sellers brothers, Samuel and George, came to North America in 1682 as part of the ...
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Engineering Philadelphia : The Sellers Family and the Industrial Metropolis
2013
The Sellers brothers, Samuel and George, came to North America in 1682 as part of the Quaker migration to William Penn's new province on the shores of the Delaware River. Across more than two centuries, the Sellers family—especially Samuel's descendants Nathan, Escol, Coleman, and William—rose to prominence as manufacturers, engineers, social reformers, and urban and suburban developers, transforming Philadelphia into a center of industry and culture. They led a host of civic institutions including the Franklin Institute , Abolition Society, and University of Pennsylvania. At the same time, their vast network of relatives and associates became a leading force in the rise of American industry in Ohio, Georgia, Tennessee, New York, and elsewhere. Engineering Philadelphia is a sweeping account of enterprise and ingenuity, economic development and urban planning, and the rise and fall of Philadelphia as an industrial metropolis. Domenic Vitiello tells the story of the influential Sellers family, placing their experiences in the broader context of industrialization and urbanization in the United States from the colonial era through World War II. The story of the Sellers family illustrates how family and business networks shaped the social, financial, and technological processes of industrial capitalism. As Vitiello documents, the Sellers family and their network profoundly influenced corporate and federal technology policy, manufacturing practice, infrastructure and building construction, and metropolitan development. Vitiello also links the family's declining fortunes to the deindustrialization of Philadelphia—and the nation—over the course of the twentieth century.
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Deindustrialization--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--History--20th century - Urbanization--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--History--19th century - Manufactures--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--History--19th century - Industrialization--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--History--19th centuryContent provider:
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Who's Bigger? : Where Historical Figures Really Rank
Steven Skiena;Charles B. Ward;Steven Skiena;Charles B. Ward
Is Hitler bigger than Napoleon? Washington bigger than Lincoln? Picasso bigger than Ei...
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Who's Bigger? : Where Historical Figures Really Rank
2014
Is Hitler bigger than Napoleon? Washington bigger than Lincoln? Picasso bigger than Einstein? Quantitative analysts are rapidly finding homes in social and cultural domains, from finance to politics. What about history? In this fascinating book, Steve Skiena and Charles Ward bring quantitative analysis to bear on ranking and comparing historical reputations. They evaluate each person by aggregating the traces of millions of opinions, just as Google ranks webpages. The book includes a technical discussion for readers interested in the details of the methods, but no mathematical or computational background is necessary to understand the rankings or conclusions. Along the way, the authors present the rankings of more than one thousand of history's most significant people in science, politics, entertainment, and all areas of human endeavor. Anyone interested in history or biography can see where their favorite figures place in the grand scheme of things.
