Sentinels Of History

Author : Mark K. Christ,Cathryn H. Slater
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1557286051

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Sentinels of History by Mark K. Christ,Cathryn H. Slater Pdf

Sentinels of History was conceived of as a way to mark the turn of the millennium by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. This generously illustrated book contains thirty-nine essays, each of which showcases an important Arkansas site and is written by a noted authority. Also included is a location map for these sites and a full appendix providing location information, county by county, for the more than two thousand surviving properties in Arkansas (as of June 1999) that appear on the National Register. The essays are as wide-ranging as Roger Kennedy's placement of the Toltec Mounds at the time of Charlemagne, Donald Harington's sensitive look at the "bigeminal" architecture of the Wolf dogtrot cabin, and Neil Compton's egalitarian tribute to the Boxley Valley Historic District on the Buffalo National River. At least one current color photo of the site and one historic image are included with each essay. In addition, illustrations of the locations or structures listed in the appendix are scattered throughout sections. In all, Sentinels of History serves as a lavish inventory of historic properties in Arkansas at the end of the twentieth century.

Author : Elizabeth W. Etheridge
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780520910416

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Sentinel for Health by Elizabeth W. Etheridge Pdf

In the only history of its kind, Etheridge traces the development of the Centers for Disease Control from its inception as a malaria control unit during World War II through the mid-1980s . The eradication of smallpox, the struggle to identify an effective polio vaccine, the unraveling of the secrets of Legionnaires' disease, and the shock over the identification of the HIV virus are all chronicled here. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and source documents, Etheridge vividly recreates the vital decision-making incidents that shaped both the growth of this institution as well as the state of public health in this country for the last five decades. We follow the development of the institution as it was transformed by the will and the imagination of remarkable individuals such as Dr. Joseph Mountin, one of the first heads of the CDC. Often characterized as abrasive and impatient, Mountin pushed the CDC to become a vital player in eradicating the threat of communicable disease in the United States. Others such as Dr. Alexander Langmuir brought the expertise necessary to establish epidemiology as one of the primary functions of the CDC. Created to serve the states and to answer any call for help whether routine or extraordinary, the CDC is now widely recognized as one of the world's premier public health institutions.

Author : Jeffrey Richelson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015046497494

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America's Space Sentinels by Jeffrey Richelson Pdf

During much of the Cold War, America's first line of defense was in outer space: a network of secret satellites that could provide instant warning of an enemy missile launch. The presence of these infrared sensors orbiting 22,000 miles above the earth discouraged a Soviet first strike and stabilized international relations between the superpowers, and they now play a crucial role in monitoring the missile programs of China, India, and other emerging nuclear powers. Jeffrey Richelson has written the first comprehensive history of this vital program, tracing its evolution from the late 1950s to the present. He puts Defense Support Program operations in the context of world events - from Russian missile programs to the Gulf War - and explains how DSP's infrared sensors are used to detect meteorites, monitor forest fires, and even gather industrial intelligence by "seeing" the lights of steel mills.

Author : Christopher Badell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1947438085

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Sentinel Comics: the Roleplaying Game Off the Rails by Christopher Badell Pdf

Author : Jelle Zeilinga de Boer
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-19
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780819573759

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New Haven’s Sentinels by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer Pdf

West Rock and East Rock are bold and beautiful features around New Haven, Connecticut. They resemble monumental gateways (or time-tried sentinels) and represent a moment in geologic time when the North American and African continents began to separate and volcanism affected much of Connecticut. The rocks attracted the attention of poets, painters, and naturalists when beliefs rose about the spiritual dimensions of nature in the early 19th century. More than two dozen artists, including Frederick Church, George Durrie, and John Weir, captured their magic and produced an assortment of classic American landscapes. In the same period, the science of geology evolved rapidly, triggered by the controversy between proponents and opponents of biblical explanations for the origin of rocks. Lavishly illustrated, featuring over sixty paintings and prints, this book is a perfect introduction to understanding the relationship of geology and art. It will delight those who appreciate landscape painting, and anyone who has seen the grandeur of East and West Rock.

Author : Kenneth Treister,Vargas Casanova Vargas,Claudio Cristino Ferrando
Publisher : University of New Mexico Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780826352644

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Easter Island's Silent Sentinels by Kenneth Treister,Vargas Casanova Vargas,Claudio Cristino Ferrando Pdf

"This richly illustrated book of the history, culture, and art of Easter Island is the first to examine in detail the island's vernacular architecture, often overshadowed by its giant stone statues"--Provided by publisher.

Author : R. G. Grant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Lighthouses
ISBN : 0500519765

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Sentinels of the Sea by R. G. Grant Pdf

Lighthouses have always unsettled and attracted in equal measure, highlighting the triumphs and failures in humanity's battle with the forces of nature. Taking as its heroes the lighthouses themselves, Sentinels of the Sea describes the engineering genius that allowed their construction on even the smallest of rock outcrops and the innovations that made the lights so powerful and reliable. Intricate, elegant architectural plans and elevations, and evocative period drawings and photographs showcase the innovative designs and technologies behind fifty historic lighthouses built around the world from the 17th to the 20th century. R.G. Grant's engaging and authoritative text chronicles the incredible feats of engineering and endurance that brought these iconic, isolated towers into being, the advances in lens technology that made the lights so effective, and the everyday routines of the lighthouse keepers and the heroic rescues that some performed. Packed with extraordinary stories of human endeavour, desperate shipwrecks, builders defying the elements and heroic sea rescues, the book also reveals the isolation and vulnerability of the dedicated lighthouse keepers.

Author : Bindu Manchanda
Publisher : Roli Books Private Limited
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 8174363815

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Forts & Palaces of India by Bindu Manchanda Pdf

The book explores the romance of India's forts and palaces - their past glory, wars and warriors, and unparalleled architecture. The book brings alive the magic of those monuments with a rare combination of prose and inimitable photographs. Master builders, dynasties, armories, underground stepwells, concrete labyrinths - they all come to life in the pages of this masterful tome.

Author : Roger David Brown
Publisher : Windsor, N.S. : Lancelot Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Fortification
ISBN : 0889990727

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Sentinels from the Past by Roger David Brown Pdf

Author : Arthur Clarke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1596874589

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The Sentinel by Arthur Clarke Pdf

'Clarke is one of the greatest imaginative writers of hard science fiction' New Scientist 'Arthur Clarke is one of the true geniuses of our time' Ray Bradbury 'Arthur C. Clarke is the prophet of the space age' The Times 'A one-man literary Big Bang, Clarke has originated his own vast and teeming futurist universe' Sunday Times '3001 is not just a page-turner, plugged in to the great icons of HAL and the monoliths, but a book of wisdom too, pithy and provocative' New Scientist 'Arthur C. Clarke is blessed with one of the most astounding imaginations ever encountered in print' New York Times 'One of the truly prophetic figures of the space age! the colossus of science fiction' New Yorker --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Author : Francesca Lidia Viano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 617 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780674975606

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Sentinel by Francesca Lidia Viano Pdf

Icon of freedom and multiethnic democracy, memorial to Franco-American friendship--the lofty meanings we accord the Statue of Liberty today obscure its turbulent origins in 19th-century politics and art. Francesca Lidia Viano reveals that vibrant history in the fullest account yet of the people and ideas that brought the lady of the harbor to life.

Author : R. G. Grant
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0316414476

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Lighthouse by R. G. Grant Pdf

Lighthouse is packed with extraordinary stories of human innovation, desperate shipwrecks, builders defying the elements and heroic sea rescues. Through more than 350 gorgeous vintage images and historic details, Lighthouse brings the golden age of seafaring alive. With rare archival blueprints and stories of daring adventure, Lighthouse captures the romance and awe-inspiring history of these isolated, life-saving towers, along with the incredible feats of engineering and invention it took to create them. Beginning in the 18th century and ending in the mid-19th century, this book examines these iconic buildings from every angle, chronicling the evolution of lighthouse design; the tremendous obstacles overcome during construction and upkeep; the thrilling tales of heroism and mercilessness of the seas; and the daily lives of the dedicated and often long-suffering keepers. With over 350 illustrations, this seasonless gift book provides the tales and original architectural plans for beloved lighthouses found throughout the world, including Eddystone, Sandy Hook, Montauk Point, Stannard Rock, Borkum Grosser, Green Point, Tillamook Rock, Cape Hatteras, Erie Harbor, and many more.

Author : Chris Claremont
Publisher : Marvel Comics Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 0785136797

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X-Men Forever by Chris Claremont Pdf

"Contains material originally published in magazine form as X-men forever #1-5"--P. 2 of cover.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Dragons
ISBN : 9780373601776

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Sentinels by Anonim Pdf

"Dragon's Promise: He was a Drake, a dragon. She was a St. George, born to slay his kind. They were mortal enemies, yet for three days the shifter and the succubus had been insatiable lovers. From that union a secret child was conceived. Now Caitlin St. George has to tell Sean Drake she'd not only borne his son, but that the baby has been kidnapped. And only Sean can save him."--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Gordon Zuckerman
Publisher : Sentinels
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1629672262

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Fortunes of War by Gordon Zuckerman Pdf

During the financial devastation of the 1920-30, a group of German Industrialist assume control of their government by supporting Hitler and his Nazi Party's rise to power. Goals of Nationalism turn in a quest for global Aryan Supremacy, leading a world to war. In 1943, the Sentinels learn of an attempt by the same industrialists to smuggle their "Fortunes of War" out of Germany before the Allied forces invade. Fearing the wealth will be used to finance the organization of a Fourth German Reich, the Six Sentinels gather together in an effort to prevent the Germans from achieving their goal. The story escalates at every turn, and allows the reader to ride 'side-saddle' with the principal characters for more than two years as the battle of opposing conflict is waged over two continents. Intrigue, danger, romance, disappointment, trust and betrayal are never very far away. Published in 2009, under the genre "Historical Thriller, Fiction", Fortunes of War remained atop Amazon and Barnes and Noble's best sellers list for two years. It is the first book in what will be a continuing series that pits the resourceful problem solving efforts of the Sentinels against those who abuse the privileges of free-enterprise in the quest of their self-serving agendas.