Biography Today Volume 19

Author : Melanie Nolan
Publisher : ANU Press
Page : 970 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781760464134

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Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 19 by Melanie Nolan Pdf

Volume 19 of the Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB) contains concise biographies of individuals who died between 1991 and 1995. The first of two volumes for the 1990s, it presents a colourful montage of late twentieth-century Australian life, containing the biographies of significant and representative Australians. The volume is still in the shadow of World War II with servicemen and women who enlisted young appearing, but these influences are dimming and there are now increasing numbers of non-white, non-male, non-privileged and non-straight subjects. The 680 individuals recorded in volume 19 of the ADB include Wiradjuri midwife and Ngunnawal Elder Violet Bulger; Aboriginal rights activist, poet, playwright and artist Kevin Gilbert; and Torres Strait Islander community leader and land rights campaigner Eddie Mabo. HIV/AIDS child activists Tony Lovegrove and Eve Van Grafhorst have entries, as does conductor Stuart Challender, ‘the first Australian celebrity to go public’ about his HIV/AIDS condition in 1991. The arts are, as always, well-represented, including writers Frank Hardy, Mary Durack and Nene Gare, actors Frank Thring and Leonard Teale and arts patron Ian Potter. We are beginning to see the effects of the steep rise in postwar immigration flow through to the ADB. Artist Joseph Stanislaw Ostoja-Kotkowski was born in Poland. Pilar Moreno de Otaegui, co-founded the Spanish Club of Sydney. Chinese restaurateur and community leader Ming Poon (Dick) Low migrated to Victoria in 1953. Often we have a dearth of information about the domestic lives of our subjects; politician Olive Zakharov, however, bravely disclosed at the Victorian launch of the federal government’s campaign to Stop Violence Against Women in 1993 that she was a survivor of domestic violence in her second marriage. Take a dip into the many fascinating lives of the Australian Dictionary of Biography.

Author : Sir Leslie Stephen
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1407675397

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Dictionary of National Biography by Sir Leslie Stephen Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : James Stanier Clarke,John McArthur
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781108018586

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The Naval Chronicle: Volume 19, January-July 1808 by James Stanier Clarke,John McArthur Pdf

Volume 19 of the Naval Chronicle (1808) reports the capture of Madeira and successful trials of a steamboat in America.

Author : Graham Hollister-Short
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350018808

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History of Technology Volume 19 by Graham Hollister-Short Pdf

The technical problems confronting different societies and periods, and the measures taken to solve them form the concern of this annual collection of essays. Volumes contain technical articles ranging widely in subject, time and region, as well as general papers on the history of technology. In addition to dealing with the history of technical discovery and change, History of Technology also explores the relations of technology to other aspects of life -- social, cultural and economic -- and shows how technological development has shaped, and been shaped by, the society in which it occurred.

Author : Johannes Karl Fink
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119681267

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The Chemistry of Bio-based Polymers by Johannes Karl Fink Pdf

The recent explosion of interdisciplinary research has fragmented the knowledge base surrounding renewable polymers. The Chemistry of Bio-based Polymers 2nd edition brings together, in one volume, the research and work of Professor Johannes Fink, focusing on biopolymers that can be synthesized from renewable polymers. After introducing general aspects of the field, the book’s subsequent chapters examine the chemistry of biodegradable polymeric types sorted by their chemical compounds, including the synthesis of low molecular compounds. Various categories of biopolymers are detailed including vinyl-based polymers, acid and lactone polymers, ester and amide polymers, carbohydrate-related polymers and others. Procedures for the preparation of biopolymers and biodegradable nanocomposites are arranged by chemical methods and in vitro biological methods, with discussion of the issue of “plastics from bacteria.” The factors influencing the degradation and biodegradation of polymers used in food packaging, exposed to various environments, are detailed at length. The book covers the medical applications of bio-based polymers, concentrating on controlled drug delivery, temporary prostheses, and scaffolds for tissue engineering. Professor Fink also addresses renewable resources for fabricating biofuels and argues for localized biorefineries, as biomass feedstocks are more efficiently handled locally.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : United States
ISBN : NYPL:33433000047393

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The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kerry Brown
Publisher : Berkshire Publishing Group
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614729006

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Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography Volume 4 by Kerry Brown Pdf

The Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography (1979-2015) provides a riveting new way to understand twenty-first-century China and a personal look at the changes that have taken place since the Reform and Opening Up era started in 1979. One hundred key individuals from this period were selected by an international group of experts, and the stories were written by more than 70 authors in 14 countries. The authors map the paths taken by these individuals-some rocky, some meandering, some fateful-and in telling their stories give contemporary Chinese history a human face. The editors have included-with the advice of myriad experts around the world-not only the life stories of politicians and government officials, who play a crucial role in the development of the country, but the stories of cultural figures including, film directors, activists, writers, and entrepreneurs from the mainland China, Hong Kong, and also from Taiwan. The "Greater China" that comes through in this volume has diverse ideas and identities. It is often contradictory, sometimes fractious, and always full of creative human complexity. Some of the lives rendered here are heroic. Some are tragic, and many are inspirational. Some figures come in for trenchant criticism, and others are celebrated with a sense of wonder and awe. Like previous volumes of the Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography, this volume includes a range of appendices, including a pronunciation guide, a bibliography, and a timeline of key events.

Author : Ivano Bertini
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781848262157

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Inorganic and Bio-Inorganic Chemistry - Volume II by Ivano Bertini Pdf

Inorganic and Bio-Inorganic Chemistry is the component of Encyclopedia of Chemical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on Inorganic and Bio-Inorganic Chemistry in the Encyclopedia of Chemical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources deals with the discipline which studies the chemistry of the elements of the periodic table. It covers the following topics: From simple to complex compounds; Chemistry of metals; Inorganic synthesis; Radicals reactions with metal complexes in aqueous solutions; Magnetic and optical properties; Inorganometallic chemistry; High temperature materials and solid state chemistry; Inorganic biochemistry; Inorganic reaction mechanisms;Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis; Cluster and polynuclear compounds; Structure and bonding in inorganic chemistry; Synthesis and spectroscopy of transition metal complexes; Nanosystems;Computational inorganic chemistry; Energy and inorganic chemistry. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs

Author : Ivano Bertini
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781848262140

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Inorganic and Bio-Inorganic Chemistry - Volume I by Ivano Bertini Pdf

Inorganic and Bio-Inorganic Chemistry is the component of Encyclopedia of Chemical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on Inorganic and Bio-Inorganic Chemistry in the Encyclopedia of Chemical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources deals with the discipline which studies the chemistry of the elements of the periodic table. It covers the following topics: From simple to complex compounds; Chemistry of metals; Inorganic synthesis; Radicals reactions with metal complexes in aqueous solutions; Magnetic and optical properties; Inorganometallic chemistry; High temperature materials and solid state chemistry; Inorganic biochemistry; Inorganic reaction mechanisms;Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis; Cluster and polynuclear compounds; Structure and bonding in inorganic chemistry; Synthesis and spectroscopy of transition metal complexes; Nanosystems;Computational inorganic chemistry; Energy and inorganic chemistry. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs

Author : Francesco Nicotra
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781905839995

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Organic and Bio-molecular Chemistry - Volume II by Francesco Nicotra Pdf

Organic And Bio-Molecular Chemistry is the component of Encyclopedia of Chemical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on Organic And Bio-Molecular Chemistry in the Encyclopedia of Chemical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources deal with the discipline that studies the molecules of life, which are made by carbon atoms, and includes also all the synthetic compounds the skeletons of which contain carbon atoms. The first chapter describes in general terms, for not expert readers, what Organic and Bio-molecular chemistry is, the nature and behavior of organic compounds in living organisms, the importance of organic compounds in the market and in our every day life. The subsequent chapters are organized in order to provide the reader with information on the structure, reactivity, analysis and different applications of Organic Compounds. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : Mary K. Mannix,Fred Burchsted
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838912966

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Guide to Reference in Genealogy and Biography by Mary K. Mannix,Fred Burchsted Pdf

Profiling more than 1400 print and electronic sources, this book helps connect librarians and researchers to the most relevant sources of information in genealogy and biography.

Author : Francesco Nicotra
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781905839988

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Organic and Bio-molecular Chemistry - Volume I by Francesco Nicotra Pdf

Organic And Bio-Molecular Chemistry is the component of Encyclopedia of Chemical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on Organic And Bio-Molecular Chemistry in the Encyclopedia of Chemical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources deal with the discipline that studies the molecules of life, which are made by carbon atoms, and includes also all the synthetic compounds the skeletons of which contain carbon atoms. The first chapter describes in general terms, for not expert readers, what Organic and Bio-molecular chemistry is, the nature and behavior of organic compounds in living organisms, the importance of organic compounds in the market and in our every day life. The subsequent chapters are organized in order to provide the reader with information on the structure, reactivity, analysis and different applications of Organic Compounds. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : Sarvepalli Gopal
Publisher : Random House
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781473521872

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Jawaharlal Nehru;a Biography Volume 1 1889-1947 by Sarvepalli Gopal Pdf

Among the few great statesmen to emerge in Asia, Jawaharal Nehru achieved a national metamorphosis in some ways even more astonishing than that of another towering patriarch, Mao Tse-tung. Not only did he wrest from the British their most prized and dearly loved Imperial possession and give his people independence, he brought his culturally rich yet economically improvised nation into the twentieth century as a force to be reasoned with. The first volume of Sarvepalli Gopal’s remarkable biographic, covering Nehru’s youth and ending with Independence in 1947, is written from first-hand knowledge of the man who served for ten years in the Ministry for External Affairs and from the unlimited access granted him by the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to her father’s private papers.

Author : Luigi Accardi,Wolfgang Freudenberg,Masanori Ohya
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789812793164

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Quantum Bio-informatics by Luigi Accardi,Wolfgang Freudenberg,Masanori Ohya Pdf

The purpose of this volume is examine bio-informatics and quantum information, which are growing rapidly at present, and to attempt to connect the two, with a view to enumerating and solving the many fundamental problems they entail. To this end, we look for interdisciplinary bridges in mathematics, physics, and information and life sciences. In particular, research into a new paradigm for information science and life science on the basis of quantum theory is emphasized.

Author : Dr. V.I.PAUL,Dr. M. Muthulingam,Dr. A. Elangovan,Dr. J. Nelson Samuel Jebastin
Publisher : Archers & Elevators Publishing House
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9789388805339

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Recent Innovations in Bio-sustainability and Environmental Research Volume I by Dr. V.I.PAUL,Dr. M. Muthulingam,Dr. A. Elangovan,Dr. J. Nelson Samuel Jebastin Pdf