Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is an advanced construction material that affords new opportunities for the future of the highway infrastructure. The Federal Highway Administration has been engaged in research on the optimal uses of UHPC in the highway bridge infrastructure since 2001 through its Bridge of the Future initiative. This report presents the state of the art in UHPC with regard to uses in the highway transportation infrastructure. Compiled from hundreds of references representing research, development, and deployment efforts around the world, this report provides a framework for gaining a deeper understanding of UHPC as well as a platform from which to increase the use of this class of advanced cementitious composite materials. This report will assist stakeholders, including State transportation departments, researchers, and design consultants, to grasp the capabilities of UHPC and thus use the material to address pressing needs in the highway transportation infrastructure.
Norman Mailer s Later Fiction considers five works - Ancient Evenings (1983), Tough Guys Don t Dance (1984), Harlot's Ghost (1991), The Gospel According to the Son (1997), The Castle in the Forest (2007) - to examine, for the first time in a full volume, Mailer s literary maturity. Essays from esteemed scholars, Mailer's wife, andeditor, discuss Mailer s modes of cultural critique, connecting his political, theological, sexual, and aesthetic insights. This book will be essential reading for all Mailer scholars and offers provocative insights in such areas as postmodern American writing, masculinity studies, and the developing interface of literary and religious studies.
This book tackles the pressing need to expand the vision of strategic US public diplomacy. It explores the interplay of power politics, culture, identity, and communication and explains how the underlying communication and political dynamics have redefined what 'strategic communication' means in today's international arena.
When a ten-year-old human finds a troll under a bridge, she convinces him to take her to his world. Fearless and wild, the girl turns out to be more of a handful than the troll had imagined. An unlikely story of friendship, courage and hope.
Many documents, articles, and stories have been written about U.S. Air Force operations in Southeast Asia (SEA). However, given the critical in-depth coverage commensurate with our level of involvement. This volume, the first in a USAF Southeast Asia Monograph series, is an attempt to document the story of AIR-POWER -- and the people behind it -- in our nation's longest armed conflict.For eight years American airman fought with a multitude of missions, evolving weaponry, ever changing tactics and maybe most notable --constantly changing constraints. In this volume, authors from the Air War College and Air Command and Staff College who actually fought there have combined for two excellent monographs of the people and weapons in SEA. The authors' breadth of combat experience provides a penetrating account of airpower brought to bear --with all the emotion, frustrations, bravery and confusion of real life.For the general reader, these stories tell of airpower in human terms and should give some understanding of the spirit, courage, and professionalism of our U.S. airmen. To the student of airpower interested in improving the effectiveness of our Air Force, the monographs make an excellent case study of tactical air doctrine. The entire series is dedicated to ALL who served.
"Riveting I did not realize pareng Cliff has the knack of history. I know he loves wargames but this is sick " - Fritz "I am proud of this A-Grace nurse, author and motivational speaker. Truly a social worker just like me I will support you all the way." - Virginia "As always, the Social Work community is proud of you. Never forget your roots " - Ka Cesar Jose"I love how the stories were all gathered together. I begin to love history now " - Carlo R "A cool way to blend history of battles at WW2, companies, sports. So great job, Dr.C" - Sherrie C"We were just talking about battle at Yultong. Now he included the Philippine warriors and making us all proud" - Jocelyn D "My student at NBA, we are proud "- Ate Linda "Great stuffs that you are able to blend all the good stuffs of history, sports and successful companies"- Dante M"It presents the contents as if Dr. C was actually talking right in front of me, great work, as usual"- Charlie G "Proud to be a family at Care Indeed" - Vanessa V"I trained this guy at A-Grace...Dr. C " - Leo L
Is America in jeopardy?Any day, America could be held hostage over critical minerals used in all advanced technologies due to the decades-long shunning of domestic mining. Groundbreaking describes the all-too-real consequences of misguided policy decisions and environmental alarmism, and recommends 21st-century solutions to sustainable self-reliance by leveraging the wealth right under our feet.By importing 100% of key minerals from China, Russia, and third world dictatorships, we face an ongoing risk of losing the technology behind everything from smartphones to "green" technology. The recent requirements put into place by our legislators and regulators literally require tons of minerals for batteries and magnets to run electric cars and trucks; to support advancements in medical equipment such as dental drills and MRIs; and to manufacture solar panels and wind turbines for alternative energy sources. Advanced weaponry and defensive equipment for our troops requires critical minerals, too, yet we are reliant on getting that gear from countries who at best could be called allies, and at worst are outright hostile to America's values.Our policies must acknowledge the reality that critical minerals, or more accurately the lack thereof, often play a key role in dictating foreign policy and national security decisions.Planning to adapt before a problem occurs must become a national goal. This means reversing dangerous import trends and exploring for domestic minerals-the two major policy goals explained in this book.With a Foreword by Paul Driessen, Senior Policy Advisor, Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow"EVERYONE in government & industry should endorse this PLAN"ENDORSEMENTS: Groundbreaking is the culmination of sharp-eyed insight into the decades-long erosion of U.S. mining and the need to reverse this self-imposed economic and national security vulnerability...Mamula and Bridges have woven together myriad threads to give us the startling implications of our failed minerals policies. National Mining AssociationAmerica is sitting on a multi-trillion dollar treasure chest of minerals and valuable resources... Why aren't we benefiting from these riches buried right below our feet?Steve Moore, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Institute for Economic Freedom, The Heritage FoundationMamula and Bridges have succeeded in delivering a very complete narrative of where we are, how we got there, and what to do about fixing it. This book should reside in the library of every national security professional and be used as a major reference work.Dean Popps, Former US Army Acquisition Executive & Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition Logistics and TechnologyThis was a fascinating read, and compelling... T]his should serve as a wake-up call to legislators and the general public. Our exposure to seriously restrictive policies by China could be the Sputnik Moment of our generation.John Keating, Venture Advisor, Silicon Valley, Former VP Government Programs & Discoveries Business Unit, Intermolecular, Inc.Groundbreaking is a book that all Americans who care about our national security should read. It is a call to action to restore our mineral independence. Mamula and Bridges' book is both a readable narrative and a skilled study by two expert authorities on our mineral resources.John Adams, Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Ret.), President, Guardian Six LLCIf you care about technological vulnerability in an interdependent world-and you should-Groundbreaking needs to be front and center on your bookshelf.Patrick J. Michaels, author of Lukewarming: The New Climate Science that Changes EverythingCongressman Jim Santini (R-NV) and Governor and later President Ronald Reagan knew all this and much, much more but few listened to them back then. Perhaps they will listen today.William Perry Pendley, Esq., President, Mountain States Legal Foundation, Author, Sagebrush Rebel
Collins Primary Geography has been developed to provide full coverage of the national curriculum requirements for geography in the primary school. The Teacher’s Guide contains a wide selection of follow-up work and encourages reinforcement of the skills introduced in the pupil book and information on how to get the most out of the pupil book. It helps with planning a locality study and studying the local area. Also included is guidance on progression and assessment and links to the National curriculum.
Collins Primary Geography is a complete programme to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to think geographically and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. The resources cover a balanced range of topics within physical and human geography, and cover the National Curriculum in England’s programme of study for primary schools. The Teacher’s Guide encourages reinforcement of the skills introduced in the Pupil Book and Workbook. It introduces the pedagogy of teaching geography and provides guidance on differentiation and progression, assessment, planning locality studies and links to the National Curriculum in England. Lesson-by-lesson notes accompany each unit of the Pupil Book and Workbook, with copymasters to enhance teaching and learning. Digital resources accompany the Teacher’s Guide, including teaching slideshows and downloadable versions of the lesson plans and copymasters.
Collins Primary Geography is a complete programme to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to think geographically and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. The resources cover a balanced range of topics within physical and human geography, and cover the National Curriculum in England’s programme of study for primary schools. The Teacher’s Guide encourages reinforcement of the skills introduced in the Pupil Book and Workbook. It introduces the pedagogy of teaching geography and provides guidance on differentiation and progression, assessment, planning locality studies and links to the National Curriculum in England. Lesson-by-lesson notes accompany each unit of the Pupil Book and Workbook, with copymasters to enhance teaching and learning. Digital resources accompany the Teacher’s Guide, including teaching slideshows and downloadable versions of the lesson plans and copymasters.
Behind the Smokescreen is NOT politically correct This book is a bold celebration and critique of American public education, from the inside, by an author who has been there and done that, and lived to tell about it, so far. Bridges tells his own story, in his own words; polemically supporting public education as an ideal while vehemently challenging those who would undermine the institution. "We've been Trumped and DeVosed," says Bridges, of the current agenda to corporatize American public education.
