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Author : Association of Research Libraries. Systems and Procedures Exchange Center
Publisher : Association of Research Libr
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : UOM:39015014573573
Author : Smithsonian Institution
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781588343901
Smithsonian Civil War is a lavishly illustrated coffee-table book featuring 150 entries in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. From among tens of thousands of Civil War objects in the Smithsonian's collections, curators handpicked 550 items and wrote a unique narrative that begins before the war through the Reconstruction period. The perfect gift book for fathers and history lovers, Smithsonian Civil War combines one-of-a-kind, famous, and previously unseen relics from the war in a truly unique narrative. Smithsonian Civil War takes the reader inside the great collection of Americana housed at twelve national museums and archives and brings historical gems to light. From the National Portrait Gallery come rare early photographs of Stonewall Jackson and Ulysses S. Grant; from the National Museum of American History, secret messages that remained hidden inside Lincoln's gold watch for nearly 150 years; from the National Air and Space Museum, futuristic Civil War-era aircraft designs. Thousands of items were evaluated before those of greatest value and significance were selected for inclusion here. Artfully arranged in 150 entries, they offer a unique, panoramic view of the Civil War.
Author : Smithsonian Institution
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1938
Category : Scientific expeditions
ISBN : STANFORD:36105027444848
Author : Frederick Du Cane Godman,Osbert Salvin
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1354250311
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on Smithsonian Scientific Research
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003-01-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309182478
This report assesses whether the Smithsonian Institution should continue to receive direct federal appropriations for its scientific research programs or if this funding should be transferred to a peer-reviewed program open to all researchers in another agency. The report concludes that the National Museum of Natural History, the National Zoological Park, and the Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education in Suitland should remain exempt from having to compete for federal research dollars because they make unique contributions to the scientific and museum communities. Three other Smithsonian research programs should continue to receive federal funding since they are performing science of the highest quality and already compete for much of their government research money.
Author : Victor H. Green
Publisher : Colchis Books
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.
Author : G. Wayne Clough
Publisher : Smithsonian Books
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 0981950019
Wayne Clough, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, asks “How can we prepare ourselves to reach the generation of digital natives who bring a huge appetite—and aptitude—for the digital world?” He explains how the Smithsonian is tackling this issue in Best of Both Worlds: Museums, Libraries, and Archives in a Digital Age. Libraries and archives have already made many documents available through the Internet. The digital world presents a bigger challenge for museums; producing images of 3D objects is more complicated, and collections are built with exhibitions in mind rather than open access on computers. In 2009, the Smithsonian began digitizing its vast collections to make them accessible to the millions of people who do not visit the museums in person. “Digital access can provide limitless opportunities for engagement and lifelong learning.” Clough sees museums gradually moving beyond showcasing collections to engaging the public online so “visitors” can access the objects they find most interesting. Education has always been at the core of the Smithsonian. Today, the Smithsonian offers materials and lesson plans that meet state standards for K–12 curricula; online summits on many diverse subjects; the Collections Search Center website; and apps. The Smithsonian’s website, www.seriouslyamazing.com, draws people in with fun questions and then takes them deeper into the subject. The question “What European colonizer is still invading the U.S. today?” reveals not only the answer—earthworms—but also in-depth info on worms from environmental researchers. Clough concludes with this thought: “While digital technology poses great challenges, it also offers great possibilities.”
Author : Smithsonian Institution
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1333609019
Excerpt from Explorations and Field-Work of the Smithsonian Institution in 1933 Strong, W. D. Hunting ancient ruin-s in northeastern Honduras Strong, W. D. An archeological cruise among the Bay Islands of Honduras. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : W. John Kress,Jeffrey K. Stine
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781588346452
Explores the causes and implications of the Anthropocene, or Age of Humans, from multiple points of view including anthropological, scientific, social, artistic, and economic. Although we arrived only recently in Earth's timeline, humans are driving major changes to the planet's ecosystems. Even now, the basic requirements for human life--air, water, shelter, food, nature, and culture--are rapidly transforming the planet as billions of people compete for resources. These changes have become so noticeable on a global scale that scientists believe we are living in a new chapter in Earth's story: the Anthropocene, or Age of Humans. Living in the Anthropocene: Earth in the Age of Humans is a vital look at this era. The book contextualizes the Anthropocene by presenting paleontological, historical, and contemporary views of various human effects on Earth. It discusses environmental and biological systems that have been changed and affected; the causes of the Anthropocene, such as agricultural spread, pollution, and urbanization; how societies are responding and adapting to these changes; how these changes have been represented in art, film, television, and literature; and finally, offers a look toward the future of our environment and our own lives.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Research
ISBN : STANFORD:36105130118446
Author : Dibner Library,Bern Dibner
Publisher : N. Watson Academic Publications
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Reference
ISBN : MINN:31951000515320T
Author : James Sowerby, Jr.
Publisher : Mill Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781446097830
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author : Smithsonian Institution
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1524872156
Celebrate the beautiful and the unique with a sticker compendium of more than 1,000 stunning selections from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution. In collaboration with the Smithsonian comes a book of over 1,000 stickers of varying sizes showcasing incredible photographs and illustrations from the millions of captivating collections from the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum and research complex. From Victorian anatomy illustrations to rare animals; seashells to insects; scientific oddities to jewelry; spacecraft and airplanes to letters and numbers, this book is brimming with a curated selection of stickers perfect for mindfulness and creative relaxation.
Author : Victor G. Springer,Joy P. Gold
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781588345530
Sharks in Question is a collective response to the thousands of questions about sharks received annually by scientists at Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Written in a question-and-answer format accompanied by more than 100 photographs and illustrations, the book provides knowledge for a general audience as well as students of marine biology. Victor Springer provides a comprehensive review of the biology of sharks in three broad divisions: shark biology and evolutionary history, the “supersharks” notable for their life history, size, or temperament, and the interactions between sharks and humans, including the risk of shark attack.
Author : BELLO M,William Schulz,Smithsonian Institution
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (DC)
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1993-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015029881821
An introduction to the programs and projects of the Smithsonian Institution's 15 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park.