It is a Blusterous day. Pooh and Piglet are visiting Owl to wish him a Very Happy Thursday, when suddenly Owl's house collapses and they are stuck inside. How will they escape? Piglet does a Very Grand Thing and comes to the rescue.
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Anne Fine's extraordinary talent as a storyteller is wonderfully displayed in this new collection of nine short stories. The stories cover everything from romance to philosophy, with ghostly apparitions and crocheting footballers.
High energy gamma-ray photons are the prime probes of the relativistic or high-energy universe, populated by black holes, neutron stars, supernovae, quasars, and matter-antimatter annihilations. Through studying the gamma-ray sky, astrophysicists are able to better understand the formation and behavior of these exotic and energetic bodies. Very High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy summarizes the status of gamma-ray astronomy at energies between 30MeV and 50TeV at a critical point in the development of the discipline: the hiatus between the demise of the EGRET telescope and the launch of the next generation of space telescopes. Starting with an overview of the astrophysics of the bodies that generate high energy gamma rays, it proceeds to discuss the latest developments in observational techniques and equipment. By presenting the techniques, observations, and theories of this expanding frontier, Very High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy aids experimentalists and theoreticians in detecting and explaining gamma rays of the highest energies.
There's an epidemic sweeping the nation Symptoms include: *Acute embarrassment at the mere notion of 'making a fuss' *Extreme awkwardness when faced with any social greeting beyond a brisk handshake *An unhealthy preoccupation with meteorology Doctors have also reported several cases of unnecessary apologising, an obsessive interest in correct queuing etiquette and dramatic sighing in the presence of loud teenagers on public transport. If you have experienced any of these symptoms, you may be suffering from VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS. VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS are highly contagious. There is no known cure. Rob Temple's hilarious new book reveals all the ways in which we are a nation of socially awkward but well-meaning oddballs, struggling to make it through every day without apologising to an inanimate object. Take comfort in misfortunes of others. You are not alone.
Have you ever...Got into a four-hour argument over what does and does not belong in a full English breakfast?Sat perfectly still in terrified silence until the unknown number stops ringing and goes away?Replied to the question 'Can I get you anything? Tea, coffee, water?' with 'Lovely, thanks'?...then you may (still) be suffering from VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS.Rob Temple is back to guide you through the maze of idiosyncrasies, loveable foibles and - let's admit - outright eccentricities that define this sceptred isle. Featuring groundbreaking original research from his @soverybritish Twitter account (spoiler: 84% of Brits prefer milk in first), this book may not be a remedy for your incurable VBPs, but it will certainly provide amusement as you hide in the loo from an unexpected visitor.
Have you ever . . . *Watched in horror as someone helps themselves to the last roast potato?*Broken out in hives at the suggestion that you 'Introduce yourself...' over Zoom?*Been extra dramatic while rubbing in the shop's hand sanitiser, so everyone knows how thoroughly decent you are?. . . then you may be suffering from VERY BRITISH PROBLEMSVery British Problems are sweeping the nation like never before. They are in our homes, in our Zoom calls, in the queue for the supermarket, in our schools, cafés, parks, rivers, cities, towns, villages, glove boxes, sock drawers . . Basically, they're inescapable. There is no vaccine. There is no cure. So there we have it, we're stuck with the malady of Britishness for the foreseeable. Nightmare, isn't it?Ah, well. Could be worse. Not quite sure how, though, off the top of my head. Any thoughts?PRAISE for VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS'Hilarious' Daily Express'Temple pays affectionate and comic homage to the sheer quirkiness of being British' Good Book Guide'A corking Christmas stocking filler' Weekend Sport'Had us guffawing into our Earl Grey tea' Bella
Very Long Baseline Interferometry
Springer
1989
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A description of VLBI, from the basic theory to the details of application (i.e. from an introduction to the basis of radio astronomy to the more esoteric aspects of imaging and analysis for geodesy). The 22 lectures are arranged in four sections, covering fundamental VLBI techniques, VLBI technique
Very High Angular Resolution Imaging
Springer
1993
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The 1990s are proving to be a very exciting p&iod for high angular resolution astronomy. At radio wavelengths a combination of new array instruments and pow erful imaging algorithms have generated images of unprecedented resolution and quality. In the optical and infrared, the great technical difficulties associated with constructing separated-aperture interferometers have been largely overcome, and many new instruments are now operating or are being developed. As these pro grams start to produce observational results they will be able to draw extensively on the experience gained by the radio-interferometry community. Thus it seemed that the time was ripe for a meeting which would bring together workers from all wavelength ranges to discuss the details of the science and art of "Very High Angular Resolution Imaging" . While the main emphasis of Symposium No. 158 was on high resolution tech niques from the radio, mm-wave, infrared and optical bands, it also provided an opportunity for presentation of astronomical results from these techniques. As well as giving our colleagues from the Northern Hemisphere a break from midwinter, the location of the Symposium in Australia recognised the continuing development of astronomical interferometry in this country, especially the recent completion of the Australia Telescope radio array, and the progress toward com missioning of the Sydney University Stellar Interferometer. A number of the par ticipants visited these instruments during the post-symposium tour.
Very High Angular Resolution Imaging
Springer
1993
nidottu
The 1990s are proving to be a very exciting p&iod for high angular resolution astronomy. At radio wavelengths a combination of new array instruments and pow erful imaging algorithms have generated images of unprecedented resolution and quality. In the optical and infrared, the great technical difficulties associated with constructing separated-aperture interferometers have been largely overcome, and many new instruments are now operating or are being developed. As these pro grams start to produce observational results they will be able to draw extensively on the experience gained by the radio-interferometry community. Thus it seemed that the time was ripe for a meeting which would bring together workers from all wavelength ranges to discuss the details of the science and art of "Very High Angular Resolution Imaging" . While the main emphasis of Symposium No. 158 was on high resolution tech niques from the radio, mm-wave, infrared and optical bands, it also provided an opportunity for presentation of astronomical results from these techniques. As well as giving our colleagues from the Northern Hemisphere a break from midwinter, the location of the Symposium in Australia recognised the continuing development of astronomical interferometry in this country, especially the recent completion of the Australia Telescope radio array, and the progress toward com missioning of the Sydney University Stellar Interferometer. A number of the par ticipants visited these instruments during the post-symposium tour.
Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 2
Tim Shoemaker
Fleming H. Revell Company
2023
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Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 3
Tim Shoemaker
Fleming H. Revell Company
2024
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Regular family devotions are important. Unfortunately, they're also often, well, boring.What if your family devotions looked less like sitting still and listening to someone read and more like, say . . . - shooting bottle rockets- exploding eggs- playing soccer- pranking a friend- putting on a make-believe game showThese hands-on, kinda dangerous, totally unforgettable object lessons (along with nearly fifty others) are not only more fun than other family devotions but actually deliver the spiritual impact you desire for your kids. So get out the safety glasses and start bringing the truths of Scripture to vivid life in your household. Just remember to change out of your Sunday clothes first.
AMERICAN BOYS AT WAR IN VIETNAMAND INVOLVED IN INCIDENTS YOU WON'T FIND IN THE NATIONAL ARCHIVESIn this compelling, highly unusual collection of amazing but true stories, U.S. soldiers reveal fantastic, almost unbelievable events that occurred in places ranging from the deadly Central Highlands to the Cong-infested Mekong Delta."Finders Keepers" became the sacred byword for one exhausted recon team who stumbled upon a fortune worth more than $500,000and managed, with a little American ingenuity, to relocate the bounty to the States. Jorgenson also chronicles Marine Sergeant James Henderson's incredible journey back from the dead, shares a surreal chopper rescue, and recounts some heart-stopping details of the lifeand deathof one of America's greatest unsung heroes, a soldier who won more medals than Audie Murphy and Sergeant York. Whether occurring in the bloody, fiery chaos of sudden ambushes or during the endless nights of silent, gnawing menace spent behind enemy lines, these stories of war are truly beaucoup dinky dau . . . and ultimately unforgettable.
Very Impudent When Drunk or Sober
Clearfield
2014
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For those who can't crack an egg, this primer will prove an indispensable kitchen companion. With specific step-by-step instructions for the most basic culinary tasks, from purchasing equipment and keeping a well-stocked pantry to cutting avocados and crushing fresh garlic cloves, this book provides a clear and complete introduction to the fundamentals of food preparation. Each delicious recipe includes tips for selecting ingredients and thoroughly explains cooking procedures so that no dish seems too difficult to produce. From whipping up chocolate mousse to frying ratatouille, you will soon discover that cooking from scratch can be a simple and satisfying adventure.
SALES HANDLE: Ever year, Christmas cookie exhanges are more popular. This is the essential guie, with 120 recipes for all skill levels as well as tips for decorating, packaging and exchanging cookies. * This book fills a gap in the market since many of the cookie exchange books are in the form of pamphlets or smaller how-to guides without tips, recipes, or photos. * Many online articles are dedicated to cookie exchanges: 119,000 found articles on google -that'sthespirit.com - Host a Holiday Cookie Exchange -creativehomemaking.com - how to Host a Cookie Exchange in 10 Easy Steps -cookieexchange.com -about.com:entertaining - How to Host a Cookie Exchange * Published Articles: Washington Post- Cookies: Fudgy, Nutty, Fruity, More (and Less): Here's How to Bake Dazzlers by the Dozens (Dec. 12, 2007) * Barbara Grunes, coauthor of this book, was author of Best Bakesale Ever, with net sales of 16K.
Ten-year-old Rupert Brown inadvertently finds himself spending Christmas with the wealthiest family in town and is astonished to discover a world he never knew existed. Rupert lives with his parents and many siblings in a small house in the poorest section of Steelville, Ohio. When he spends Christmas with his classmate Turgid Rivers, he is offered all the food he can eat, and the opportunity to win wonderful prizes in the family games--prizes he hopes to take home so he can share his Christmas bounty with his family. But after he loses everything in the last game, Rupert resigns himself to going home empty handed. Feeling secretly guilty, all of the adults in Rivers family try to make it up to him by taking Rupert on one unlikely adventure after another, embroiling him in everything from time travel to bank robberies. But can anything he experiences make up for what he has lost? Deftly blending magical realism with heartbreak, hope, and a wide cast of eccentric characters, Polly Horvath weaves a tale that is darkly funny and deeply poignant. Very Rich is a bittersweet and quirky story that celebrates the unique nature of human experience. A Junior Library Guild selection
This VeggieTales book of bedtime prayers is perfect for easing the daily transition from playtime to sweet dreams while teaching children the importance of talking to God every day. Rhyming, toddler-friendly prayers that are short and easy-to-understand accompany colorful illustrations of familiar VeggieTales characters. This collection is designed to help children reflect on their day and anticipate the day to come, with requests and gratitude for God's guidance. With its soft padded cover and convenient size, this book is the perfect way to teach children about prayer and the ways God cares for us through the day -- and as we sleep.
Now little ones can join Bob, Larry, and the rest of the Veggie crew as they talk to God throughout the day. This padded board book collects nearly fifty rhyming prayers that cover the daily routines and worries of a preschooler. With prayers for starting the day, going to bed, and everything in between, this book will show little ones that any moment is a good moment to talk to God.