So Much Wind

Author : Struan Stevenson
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857905857

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So Much Wind by Struan Stevenson Pdf

The energy crisis is one of the most pressing and significant problems the world has to face. With limited resources of fossil fuels left, and the additional political and environmental issues that surround their use, it is clear that life on earth cannot continue as it is without the development of alternative sources of power. In Britain, many are rightly wary of expanding the nuclear energy programme. The UK Government's policy of support for wind energy and its attempts to achieve 20% electricity generation from renewable sources by 2020 has been lauded by many, yet described as "a fatuous obsession" by others. Scotland's targets are five times more ambitious and therefore invite intensive scrutiny. The time has come to expose Scotland's green energy myth. The truth is that wind turbines violate the principle of fairness by transferring vast amounts of money from the poor to the rich. They despoil our unique landscape and environment; they risk plunging the nation into a devastating energy crisis and through noise, the flicker-effect and vibration, they abuse the health and welfare of people and animals which have to live near them. They are visual monstrosities that produce a trickle of electricity at vast cost to the consumer and they do not significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

Author : Denis Wrigley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Winds
ISBN : OCLC:1008157832

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Wind that Blew Too Much by Denis Wrigley Pdf

Author : Anne Herbauts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN : 159270221X

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What Color Is the Wind? by Anne Herbauts Pdf

A blind child questions all he encounters--a dog, wolf, elephant, mountain, bird, stream, and tree--about the color of the wind. Each responds differently, with a shape, color, smell, texture, or idea. Each page displays a visual and tactile palette of cutouts, textures, colors. It is a sensory experience that makes the invisible experiential, ending with the wind as the pages fly. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, Anne Herbauts expresses an original world in each of her books. Awake to the richness of the world, endlessly curious, and rigorous in her work, Anne has written and illustrated over twenty books.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 008021083X

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The Wind that Blew Too Much by Anonim Pdf

Author : Francis Bacon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Philosophy, English
ISBN : STANFORD:36105008465358

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The Works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England: Translations of philosophical works, v. 1-2. 1883-1889 by Francis Bacon Pdf

Author : Kate Galbraith,Asher Price
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780292735835

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The Great Texas Wind Rush by Kate Galbraith,Asher Price Pdf

In the late 1990s, West Texas was full of rundown towns and pumpjacks, aging reminders of the oil rush of an earlier era. Today, the towns are thriving as 300-foot-tall wind turbines tower above those pumpjacks. Wind energy has become Texas’s latest boom, with the Lone Star State now leading the nation. How did this dramatic transformation happen in a place that fights federal environmental policies at every turn? In The Great Texas Wind Rush, environmental reporters Kate Galbraith and Asher Price tell the compelling story of a group of unlikely dreamers and innovators, politicos and profiteers. The tale spans a generation and more, and it begins with the early wind pioneers, precocious idealists who saw opportunity after the 1970s oil crisis. Operating in an economy accustomed to exploiting natural resources and always looking for the next big thing, their ideas eventually led to surprising partnerships between entrepreneurs and environmentalists, as everyone from Enron executives to T. Boone Pickens, as well as Ann Richards, George W. Bush and Rick Perry, ended up backing the new technology. In this down-to-earth account, the authors explain the policies and science that propelled the “windcatters” to reap the great harvest of Texas wind. They also explore what the future holds for this relentless resource that is changing the face of Texas energy.

Author : Vivian Gale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0615290442

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Fart in the Wind by Vivian Gale Pdf

"Fart in the Wind" is a comedic and inspirational self-help book about letting go.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : California, Southern
ISBN : STANFORD:36105007794824

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Southern California Quarterly by Anonim Pdf

Author : New York Public Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Electronic
ISBN : ONB:+Z298798006

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Bulletin of the New York Public Library by New York Public Library Pdf

Author : Enquirer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600079393

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The enquirer's oracle: or, What to do and how to do it by Enquirer Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Technology
ISBN : CORNELL:31924069709321

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English Mechanic and Mirror of Science by Anonim Pdf

Author : Emma Rose Sparrow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-02
Category : Adult education
ISBN : 1500664685

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What the Wind Showed to Me by Emma Rose Sparrow Pdf

This is one of a series of books for dementia patients (or those with Alzheimer's), disguised as a "real" book. What the Wind Showed to Me offers self-esteem and self-confidence to former bookworms who now struggle with "normal" books. You'll know that you're buying a book that is perfect for a dementia or Alzheimer's patient, but the reader will only know that he/she is receiving a beautiful book that is eye-catching and easy to follow. Neither the title nor any text on or in the book states that the book is for dementia or any type of memory/cognitive problems. It is truly concealed so that the reader is not insulted. If your loved one is overwhelmed by 'normal' books but spry enough to feel offended with books labeled as dementia books or by being a children's book, this is your answer. This book is formatted with: A lovely "easy read" story without condescending childlike words. Perfect, slightly larger text (16x font). Short chapters. Short paragraphs. One extra space between each sentence to encourage the mind to take pause. One or two vivid color photos per each short chapter to give a visual clue to the subject matter without distracting the read. What the Wind Showed to Me is the story of what one woman discovers while following the floating path of a beautiful feather caught in a breeze. It is a pleasant, comforting and interesting story. Offer not only a book to be cherished, but also the gift of self-pride.

Author : Linda K. Miller,Keith A. Cunningham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781510739741

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The Wind Book for Rifle Shooters by Linda K. Miller,Keith A. Cunningham Pdf

All other factors being equal, it is your ability to read the wind that will make the most difference in your shooting accuracy. The better you understand the behavior of the wind, the better you will understand the behavior of your bullet. Now, champion shooters Linda K. Miller and Keith A. Cunningham reveal everything they wish they’d known about reading the wind before they started shooting (instead of having to learn as they went along) in concise, easy-to-read terms and accompanied with handy ninety-five diagrams. The Wind Book for Rifle Shooters contains straightforward guidance on the simple thought process they use to read the wind, the techniques and tactics they use to win matches, and the underlying skills that support both. Let these champions show you how to put together a simple wind-reading toolbox for calculating wind speed, direction, deflection, and drift. Then learn how to use these tools to read flags and mirage, record and interpret your observations, and time your shots to compensate for wind. Other topics covered include: Analyzing shot placement Recording and record keeping Confidence and following your hunches And much more! The essential wind-reading basics taught in this book will absolutely improve your shooting skills, whether you're a target shooter, a plinker, a hunter or a shooting professional.

Author : Samantha Harvey
Publisher : Grove Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780802146533

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The Western Wind by Samantha Harvey Pdf

Winner of the Staunch Book Prize. “A beautifully written and expertly structured medieval mystery packed with intrigue, drama and shock revelations.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune An extraordinary new novel by Samantha Harvey—whose books have been nominated for the Man Booker Prize, the Women’s Prize for Fiction (formerly the Orange Prize), and the Guardian First Book Award—The Western Wind is a riveting story of faith, guilt, and the freedom of confession. It’s 1491. In the small village of Oakham, its wealthiest and most industrious resident, Tom Newman, is swept away by the river during the early hours of Shrove Saturday. Was it murder, suicide, or an accident? Narrated from the perspective of local priest John Reve—patient shepherd to his wayward flock—a shadowy portrait of the community comes to light through its residents’ tortured revelations. As some of their darkest secrets are revealed, the intrigue of the unexplained death ripples through the congregation. But will Reve, a man with secrets of his own, discover what happened to Newman? And what will happen if he can’t? Written with timeless eloquence, steeped in the spiritual traditions of the Middle Ages, and brimming with propulsive suspense, The Western Wind finds Samantha Harvey at the pinnacle of her outstanding novelistic power. “Beautifully rendered, deeply affecting, thoroughly thoughtful and surprisingly prescient . . . a story of a community crowded with shadows and secrets.” —The New York Times Book Review “Ms. Harvey has summoned this remote world with writing of the highest quality, conjuring its pungencies and peculiarities.” —The Wall Street Journal “Brings medieval England back to life.” —The Washington Post

Author : Joseph Toomey
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781480808928

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An Unworthy Future by Joseph Toomey Pdf

It is difficult to find an area of public policy more plagued by misunderstanding than energy policy. Even worse, every time the subject is raised, we are obligated to get mired in pointless arguments about the weather. This book helps set the record straight. Not convinced? Consider some of these inconvenient truths: The cost of green energy climate remediation is anywhere from 10-to-1,000 times greater than the damage from the climate change it attempts to alleviate. Germany, the worlds leader in solar energy, will spend more than $280 billion by 2030 on solar subsidies. But all of that investment will only forestall 22nd century global warming by 37 hours. Obamas carbon tax would cost Americans $1.2 trillion over just ten years. But it would only reduce the midrange 3 degree modeled 22nd century global temperature increase by 0.038 degrees Celsius. At their current emissions growth rate, it will take China nine months to replace the entire U.S. emissions cut that Obama wants to achieve over seven years, at a staggering cost in American jobs and lost economic growth. The U.S. biofuel program imposes a cost on consumers 9,862 times greater than any climate benefit they or their distant progeny will ever derive. This is not another skeptical global warming polemic but an economic evaluation of how and why green energy will fail. The world has too many pressing needs. For the money Obama squandered on just a single bankrupt crony solar company, the U.S. could have prevented 300,000 childhood malaria deaths in poor countries. A thoroughly researched, heavily documented book by an expert in his field, it will demonstrate in meticulous detail how wasteful and economically inefficient Obamas green energy dead end future will be compared to other worthy alternatives. Its time to end the hysterical climate cynicism and get on humanitys side.