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Author : Great Britain. Patent Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1857
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:C3124123
Author : Great Britain. Patent Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1857
Category : Patents
ISBN : NYPL:33433063028330
Author : Giovanni Vulpetti,Les Johnson,Gregory L. Matloff
Publisher : Springer
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781493909414
The reality of sunlight-based sailing in space began in May 2010, and solar sail technology and science have continued to evolve rapidly through new space missions. Using the power of the Sun's light for regular travel propulsion will be the next major leap forward in our journey to other worlds. This book is the second edition of the fascinating explanation of solar sails, how they work and how they will be used in the exploration of space. Updated with 35% new material, this second edition includes three new chapters on missions operated by Japan and the US, as well as projects that are in progress. The remainder of the book describes the heritage of exploration in water-borne sailing ships and the evolution to space-vehicle propulsion; as well as nuclear, solar-electric, nuclear-electric and antimatter rocket devices. It also discusses various sail systems that may use either sunlight or solar wind, and the design, fabrication and steering challenges associated with solar sails. The first edition was met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, and deemed “a title that needs to be on your shelf if you’re seriously interested in the next step as we move beyond rocketry" (Centauri Dreams, September 2008). Written with a mixed approach, this book appeals to both the general public as well as those with a more scientifically technical background.
Author : Giovanni Vulpetti,Les Johnson,Greg Matloff
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780387685007
Solar sail technology is very close to becoming an engineering reality and it will soon be used in the exploration of the solar system and beyond. This fascinating book provides an accessible introduction to solar sails and details how they work and what they will be used for in the exploration of space. It also examines current plans for solar sails and how advanced technology, such as nanotechnology, might enhance their performance. Coverage shows how solar sail propulsion will make space exploration more affordable and demonstrates how access to destinations within (and beyond) the solar system will become within reach.
Author : Forrest Thomson
Publisher : Forrest Thomson
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Eskimos
ISBN : 9780615319636
Author : James Caughey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1857
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590211274
Author : Emma Christopher Lirette
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781496841438
In recent years, shrimpers on the Louisiana coast have faced a historically dire shrimp season, with the price of shrimp barely high enough to justify trawling. Yet, many of them wouldn’t consider leaving shrimping behind, despite having transferrable skills that could land them jobs in the oil and gas industry. Since 2001, shrimpers have faced increasing challenges to their trade: an influx of shrimp from southeast Asia, several traumatic hurricane seasons, and the largest oil spill at sea in American history. In Last Stand of the Louisiana Shrimpers, author Emma Christopher Lirette traces how Louisiana Gulf Coast shrimpers negotiate land and blood, sea and freedom, and economic security and networks of control. This book explores what ties shrimpers to their boats and nets. Despite feeling trapped by finances and circumstances, they have created a world in which they have agency. Lirette provides a richly textured view of the shrimpers of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, calling upon ethnographic fieldwork, archival research, interdisciplinary scholarship, and critical theory. With evocative, lyrical prose, she argues that in persisting to trawl in places that increasingly restrict their way of life, shrimpers build fragile, quietly defiant worlds, adapting to a constantly changing environment. In these flickering worlds, shrimpers reimagine what it means to work and what it means to make a living.
Author : Sarah Branson
Publisher : Sooner Started Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-23
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781957774145
A storm. A plot. And a rivalry that spans generations. Fourteen-year-old Grey Shima is unimpressed with growing up. She can’t seem to get along with any of her old friends, much less her mother. Instead, she throws herself into the things she loves: sailing, whittling, and losing herself in stories of fantasy and adventure. Still, she yearns to leave her own mark on New Earth. When she qualifies to participate in the treacherous Great Sea Race, much to her pirate mother's dismay, Grey is ready to face the challenges that lie ahead. On the other hand, Ashton Abernathy has always dismissed fantastical notions and shunned the responsibilities that come with hard work. Leading a privileged life, he meanders aimlessly, desperately searching for purpose. In the aftermath of a rogue storm, the two sworn enemies are thrown together in the Great Sea. Forced to put aside their bitter rivalry, they must rely on each other to survive. But their struggles are far from over as they uncover a sinister plot that threatens the lives of thousands. In a race against time, Grey and Ashton must confront their deepest fears and apply their unique talents to save themselves and protect their loved ones. In the thrilling young adult novel, Unfurling the Sails: A Grey Shima Adventure, a sudden squall sets the stage for an exciting tale of rivalry, adventure, and the power of unlikely alliances. Prepare to be swept away by the gripping story of two unexpected allies as they navigate the perils of the Great Sea and discover the true meaning of bravery, resilience, and the transformative power of friendship.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1857
Category : Electronic
ISBN : DMM:057002671546
Author : G. Victor Rajamanickam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Boatbuilding
ISBN : UOM:39015061568559
The Book IsAn Outcome Of Eight Long Years Of Fieldwork Carried Out Under The Support Of Csir, Government Of India. As The Tradition Of Ship Building Is Vanishing Fastly, The ExistingOral Tradition Has Been Brought In Records. The Historical Accounts On The EvolutionarySignificance Of The Different Ship Building Technologies Form Different States And Communities, The Literary Evidences From 3Rd Century B.C And Dealing With The Different Kinds Of Traditional Sea Going Vessels, Their Merits And Demerits, The RawMaterials And The Different Techniques Practiced From The Primitive To Advanced StageHave Been Given. The Volume Also Includes The Existing Tradition Of Ship Building AmongThe Tribes Of Andaman And Nicobar Islands And Deals In Different Chapters The Traditional Boat Building As Gleaned From The Archaeological Literary Resources: Trational Crafts Of India: Its Classification And Distribution; Raw Materials; Common BoatBuilding Stages; Building Techniques Of Traditional Crafts; Sails And Rigs; Parts Of Traditional Crafts Of India And Their Maintenance And Management. Along With An Elaborate Bibliography A Glossary Of Local Names In Different Coastal Languages AndTheir Equivalents In English In Also Given. Most Of The Information Belongs To Rare Sources. The Book Will Be Of Great Use To Historians, Archaeologists, Maritime Scien-Tists, Anthropologists, Ethnographers And Scholars Of Ancient Industries And SciencesForeward By Lotika Varadarajan, Historian, Traditional Knowledge Systems AndTechnologies
Author : William Shymkiw
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781525572173
This book is a collection of fiction short stories about people and their lives. The author William (Bill) Shymkiw draws on his experiences, general knowledge, and above all his imaginations to create characters, themes, and settings that are unique to each story. The settings are in different parts of the world but the focus is primarily on the areas of Western Canada. His characters are ordinary people who face trials, challenges, and tragedies, yet they rise above to show that the human spirit can be triumphant. Each story will evoke a particular emotional response. Most stories will leave the reader with hope and feelings of gratitude. This will be an affirmation that life can be joyful and beautiful.
Author : Eric Kentley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472959522
An updated and expanded edition to celebrate the 150th anniversary of this iconic ship. The narrative spans her construction at Dumbarton in 1869; her famous tea voyages as well as those with other cargoes; her career under a Portuguese flag; her subsequent return to the Thames, Greenwich; and the dramatic fire, painstaking restoration and glorious reopening in April 2012. The book has been developed from the outset with the Cutty Sark Trust and takes the form of a chronological career narrative but also presents detailed features on crew accounts, log entries, pieces on seamanship, ports and cargoes and broader tall ship culture as well as an opportunity to focus on artifacts and the fittings of the ship. This unique opportunity allows the first publication of specially commissioned photography created as part of, and subsequent to, the clipper's restoration as well as the findings of resulting research.
Author : George E. Buker
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781493083695
In 1779 the fledgling U.S. naval fleet suffered a catastrophic defeat against the British in the waters of the Penobscot Bay, losing forty ships in a battle that was expected to be a sure victory for the Americans. Commodore Dudley Saltonstall was blamed for the debacle and ultimately court-martialed for his ineptitude. In this groundbreaking book George E. Buker defends Saltonstall providing compelling evidence that he was not to blame for the loss and that in fact the court-martial was rigged against him. Buker’s conclusions foster a reassessment of Saltonstall’s naval strategies and shed new light on the political maneuvers of the time.
Author : Cecil Milliner
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595287932
The stories in this anthology are from speeches and lectures presented by the author to service clubs, organizations, schools and universities, and to the toastmasters clubs. If you want to be entertained and enlightened, the information in this anthology covers everything a reader will desire. Travel, history and entertainment.
Author : Stephanie Laurens
Publisher : Savdek Management Proprietary Limited
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781925559699
Can true love die? Or, neglected, does it lie dormant until the object of true desire is again within reach? Denied, does passion smoulder, like embers waiting for the right conditions to flare into an all-consuming conflagration? #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens delivers the thrilling conclusion to her acclaimed series, THE ADVENTURERS QUARTET, a passionate Regency-era drama played out on the high seas and in the sweltering heat of tropical jungles, ultimately reaching a scintillating climax in the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair. The eldest of the Frobisher brothers and widely known as the lord of the privateers, Royd Frobisher expects to execute the final leg of the rescue mission his brothers have been pursuing. What he does not expect is to be pressured into taking his emotional nemesis, childhood sweetheart, ex-handfasted bride, and current business partner, Isobel Carmichael, with him. But is it Isobel doing the pressuring, or his own restless unfulfilled psyche? Resolute, determined, and an all but unstoppable force of nature, Isobel has a mission of her own—find her cousin Katherine and bring her safely home. And if, along the way, she can rid herself of the lingering dreams of a life with Royd that still haunt her, well and good. Neither expects the shock that awaits them as they set sail aboard Royd’s ship, much less the new horizons that open before them as they call into London, then, armed with the necessary orders and all arrangements in place, embark on a full-scale rescue-assault on the mining compound buried in the jungle. Yet even with the support of his brothers and their ladies and, once rescued, all the ex-captives, Royd and Isobel discover that freeing the captives is only half the battle. In order to identify and convict the backers behind the illicit enterprise—and protect the government from catastrophic destabilization—they must return to the ballrooms of the haut ton, and with the help of a small army of supporters, hunt the villains on their home ground. But having found each other again, having glimpsed the heaven that could be theirs again, how much are they willing to risk in the name of duty? Learn the answer and revel in the action, drama, intrigue, and passion as the Frobishers—with help from Wolverstone, the Cynsters, and many familiar others—steer the adventure to a glorious end. A historical novel of 135,000 words interweaving romance, high adventure, and intrigue.
