The War Of The Wheels

Author : Jeremy Withers
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780815654032

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The War of the Wheels by Jeremy Withers Pdf

Amid apocalyptic invasions and time travel, one common machine continually appears in H. G. Wells’s works: the bicycle. From his scientific romances and social comedies, to utopias, futurological speculations, and letters, Wells’s texts abound with bicycles. In The War of the Wheels, Withers examines this mode of transportation as both something that played a significant role in Wells’s personal life and as a literary device for creating elaborate characters and complex themes. Withers traces Wells’s ambivalent relationship with the bicycle throughout his writing. While he celebrated it as a singular and astonishing piece of technology, and continued to do so long after his contemporaries abandoned their enthusiasm for the bicycle, he was not an unwavering promoter of this machine. Wells acknowledged the complex nature of cycling, its contribution to a growing dependence on and fetishization of technology, and its role in humanity’s increasing sense of superiority. Moving into the twenty-first century, Withers reflects on how the works of H. G. Wells can serve as a valuable locus for thinking through many of our current issues and problems related to transportation, mobility, and sustainability.

Author : Justin McCurry
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781643132815

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The War on Wheels by Justin McCurry Pdf

Experience the thrilling world of Japanese cycling and the keirin, which has evolved from post-war oddity to one of Japan's most popular and lucrative sporting events—and a must-see for the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo. The Keirin, which means "war on wheels," is now a high profile Olympic sport and attracts millions of spectators. But it's origins are humble, even strange. Like the Tour de France was originally conceived to sell newspapers, the keirin was invented in post-war Japan as a way to raise taxes on gambling. Now, over $12 billion a year is wagered on it, and its stars are primed to millions. Unlike a traditional race, a pacemaker leads eight riders up to speeds of 70kph on huge concrete velodromes, then they fight to cross the line first, with riders pushing, shoving, and crashing in the final stretch. Long associated with the working class, even the notorious yakuza crime syndicates, riders today live in blacked-out dorms, with no access to technology, to prevent bet-rigging. Their lives are ruled by ritual and competition, from their rookie days at the Mt. Fuji training camp to elite competitions that are the Japanese equivalent of the Grand National. Foreign riders sometimes compete, but rarely prosper in this intense environment, and the Olympic version is a mere child's play to the fierce environs of the velodromes in Tokyo. and Osaka, where a spectre of danger still looms. The War on Wheels explores a side of Japan we rarely see and it's uniquely fascinating sporting culture.

Author : United States. War Department
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1900
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015035041139

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Annual Reports of the War Department by United States. War Department Pdf

Author : David Davis
Publisher : Center Street
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781546084624

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Wheels of Courage by David Davis Pdf

Out of the carnage of World War II comes an unforgettable tale about defying the odds and finding hope in the most harrowing of circumstances. Wheels of Courage tells the stirring story of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who were paralyzed on the battlefield during World War II-at the Battle of the Bulge, on the island of Okinawa, inside Japanese POW camps-only to return to a world unused to dealing with their traumatic injuries. Doctors considered paraplegics to be "dead-enders" and "no-hopers," with the life expectancy of about a year. Societal stigma was so ingrained that playing sports was considered out-of-bounds for so-called "crippled bodies." But servicemen like Johnny Winterholler, a standout athlete from Wyoming before he was captured on Corregidor, and Stan Den Adel, shot in the back just days before the peace treaty ending the war was signed, refused to waste away in their hospital beds. Thanks to medical advances and the dedication of innovative physicians and rehabilitation coaches, they asserted their right to a life without limitations. The paralyzed veterans formed the first wheelchair basketball teams, and soon the Rolling Devils, the Flying Wheels, and the Gizz Kids were barnstorming the nation and filling arenas with cheering, incredulous fans. The wounded-warriors-turned-playmakers were joined by their British counterparts, led by the indomitable Dr. Ludwig Guttmann. Together, they triggered the birth of the Paralympic Games and opened the gymnasium doors to those with other disabilities, including survivors of the polio epidemic in the 1950s.Much as Jackie Robinson's breakthrough into the major leagues served as an opening salvo in the civil rights movement, these athletes helped jump-start a global movement about human adaptability. Their unlikely heroics on the court showed the world that it is ability, not disability, that matters most. Off the court, their push for equal rights led to dramatic changes in how civilized societies treat individuals with disabilities: from kneeling buses and curb cutouts to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Their saga is yet another lasting legacy of the Greatest Generation, one that has been long overlooked. Drawing on the veterans' own words, stories, and memories about this pioneering era, David Davis has crafted a narrative of survival, resilience, and triumph for sports fans and athletes, history buffs and military veterans, and people with and without disabilities.

Author : Raymond W. Settle,Mary Lund Settle
Publisher : Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Russell, Majors, and Waddell
ISBN : UOM:39015032129614

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War Drums and Wagon Wheels by Raymond W. Settle,Mary Lund Settle Pdf

Author : Jeremy Withers
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0815635036

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The War of the Wheels by Jeremy Withers Pdf

Amid apocalyptic invasions and time travel, one common machine continually appears in H. G. Wells’s works: the bicycle. From his scientific romances and social comedies, to utopias, futurological speculations, and letters, Wells’s texts abound with bicycles. In The War of the Wheels, Withers examines this mode of transportation as both something that played a significant role in Wells’s personal life and as a literary device for creating elaborate characters and complex themes. Withers traces Wells’s ambivalent relationship with the bicycle throughout his writing. While he celebrated it as a singular and astonishing piece of technology, and continued to do so long after his contemporaries abandoned their enthusiasm for the bicycle, he was not an unwavering promoter of this machine. Wells acknowledged the complex nature of cycling, its contribution to a growing dependence on and fetishization of technology, and its role in humanity’s increasing sense of superiority. Moving into the twenty-first century, Withers reflects on how the works of H. G. Wells can serve as a valuable locus for thinking through many of our current issues and problems related to transportation, mobility, and sustainability.

Author : United States. Navy Department
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 838 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1910
Category : United States
ISBN : UOM:39015071161700

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Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion by United States. Navy Department Pdf

Author : Jessica Helfand
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2006-05-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1568985967

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Reinventing the Wheel by Jessica Helfand Pdf

A delightful look at the history of the information wheel

Author : Arthur Hailey
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781480490024

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Wheels by Arthur Hailey Pdf

Master storyteller Arthur Hailey’s #1 New York Times bestseller is a turbocharged thriller about America’s automobile industry, from the bottom up Ford. Chrysler. General Motors. They were the Big Three, accused by critics of greed, monopoly, and abusing the public trust. In the shadows of these towering giants is American Motors, blazing its own path to greatness. Adam Trenton, the fiercely ambitious executive in charge of project development, wants to take the company into the future with the new, cutting-edge car he’s developing, but his single-minded dedication has his neglected wife seeking dangerous thrills, making Adam vulnerable to a growing web of deceit, blackmail, and organized crime. From Detroit’s inner city to its affluent suburbs, from the executive suites and secret design studios to the assembly line jungle and the maximum security testing grounds, Wheels is a breakneck ride full of human drama through one of America’s most complex and competitive industries.

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504034562

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The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells Pdf

The science fiction masterpiece of man versus alien that inspired generations, from Orson Welles’s classic radio play to the film starring Tom Cruise. At the turn of the twentieth century, few would believe that mankind is being watched from above. But millions of miles from Earth, the lords of the Red Planet prepare their armies for invasion, waiting for the moment to strike. When they land in the English countryside, baffled humans approach, waving white flags, and the Martians burn them to a crisp. The war has begun, and mankind doesn’t stand a chance. As Martian armies roll across England, one man fights to keep his family safe, risking his life—and his sanity—on the front lines of the greatest war in galactic history. H. G. Wells’s groundbreaking novel, adapted to radio and film, among other mediums, by visionary artists from Orson Welles to Steven Spielberg, remains one of the most chilling, unforgettable works of science fiction ever written. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

Author : United States. War Department. Claims Board
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 954 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : Defense contracts
ISBN : UCAL:B4749209

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Decisions of the Appeal Section, War Department Claims Board by United States. War Department. Claims Board Pdf

Author : Robert Jordan,Brandon Sanderson
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 1005 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429997171

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A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan,Brandon Sanderson Pdf

The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! With Robert Jordan’s untimely passing in 2007, Brandon Sanderson, the New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn novels and the Stormlight Archive, was chosen by Jordan’s editor—his wife, Harriet McDougal—to complete the final volume in The Wheel of Time®, later expanded to three books. In A Memory of Light, the fourteenth and concluding novel in Jordan’s #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, the armies of Light gather to fight in Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, to save the Westland nations from the shadow forces of the Dark One. Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, is ready to fulfill his destiny. To defeat the enemy that threatens them all, he must convince his reluctant allies that his plan—as foolhardy and dangerous as it appears—is their only chance to stop the Dark One’s ascension and secure a lasting peace. But if Rand’s course of action fails, the world will be engulfed in shadow. Across the land, Mat, Perrin, and Egwene engage in battle with Shadowspawn, Trollocs, Darkfriends, and other creatures of the Blight. Sacrifices are made, lives are lost, but victory is unassured. For when Rand confronts the Dark One in Shayol Ghul, he is bombarded with conflicting visions of the future that reveal there is more at stake for humanity than winning the war. Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The last six books in series were all instant #1 New York Times bestsellers, and The Eye of the World was named one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. The Wheel of Time® New Spring: The Novel #1 The Eye of the World #2 The Great Hunt #3 The Dragon Reborn #4 The Shadow Rising #5 The Fires of Heaven #6 Lord of Chaos #7 A Crown of Swords #8 The Path of Daggers #9 Winter's Heart #10 Crossroads of Twilight #11 Knife of Dreams By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson #12 The Gathering Storm #13 Towers of Midnight #14 A Memory of Light By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons The Wheel of Time Companion By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 750 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117452321

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Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. National Bureau of Standards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1934
Category : Weights and measures
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112091603

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Miscellaneous Publication - National Bureau of Standards by United States. National Bureau of Standards Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1542 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1932
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LOC:00220535320

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War Department Appropriation Bill for 1933, Military Activities by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations Pdf