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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Cliff J Cavender
The book sets the stage for nonlinear guided waves by introducing nonlinear wave propagation in 1D and expanding the mathematical treatment to guided waves. It considers self-interaction for harmonic generation and mutual interactions for wave mixing. It demonstrates the characteristics of nonlinear guided waves numerically and experimentally.
VOICES TO THE CLOUDS, is more than merely a study with a fifteen year compass but a collection of gathered nature notes set in context with the writings of arguably England's greatest naturalists Gilbert White, John Clare and Richard Jefferies and others. The book is divided into 5 year sections and within each is a monthly narrative with climate tables, first butterfly sighting, birds and butterflies by month, top three daily birds, temperature and pressure summary, frost and heat sequences and more. The final section assembles all the data from the previous three sections and to conclude this collective nature journal there is a fulsome index. VOICES TO THE CLOUDS may best be described as another slice of the natural world that has been extrapolated from the toilsome drudgery of amassing observations for "experience proves that the longer a single locality is studied the more is found in it". Richard Jefferies 1885
After a journey lasting fifteen years amassing observations day after day and a further year extrapolating and compiling the data into a coherent whole VOICES TO THE CLOUDS is a worthy result of these endeavours. As a work of reference the book should prove invaluable to devotees of birds, butterflies and climate and, indeed for those of an inquiring disposition into all the natural world has to offer. The book contains birds by month, frost and heat sequences, first butterfly sightings, climate tables and more, with an engaging narrative ably supported by contextual notes from revered naturalists of the past, together with a comprehensive index. Perhaps VOICES TO THE CLOUDS best strength lies in the presentation of a wealth of data gathered from a fifteen year compass, nevertheless the book remains accessible to all, for scientific study to every interested person that has an affinity with English nature
After the December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor the Pacific based squadrons of RNZAF began to receive modern US warplanes. Under the command of Squadron Leader T.J. McLean de Lange, No.25 Squadron was created on 31 July 1943, as the RNZAF's sole SBD Dauntless dive bomber squadron. In March 1944, No.25 began operations on Guadalcanal; objective Rabaul. In eight weeks 530 sorties were flown for the loss of only five aircraft. However, due to the outdated nature of the Dauntless, the Squadron was disbanded at the end of May and surviving pilots transferred to RNZAF Corsair squadrons. Revised edition 2015 which includes a page on the British SBD-5s.
Snyder's account of temporarily losing his way in life presents a heartrending and inspiring memoir that "confronts the not-so-secret fear that haunts every American who works for a living" ("Atlanta Journal-Constitution"). Author pubilcity. .
In his first long-range undertaking, the author mixes a variety of genres to explore the themes of the subconscious. The action is already well underway from the outset: he is looking for hints that could lead him to the arms of an ever-evasive woman. Partially travelogue and philosophical elucidation, Clover Cliff Revisited takes place mainly in Paris, where the artist draws most of his inspiration.
The Cliff Dwellers of Kenya is a book written by J.A. Massam that explores the lives and culture of the Samburu people, a pastoralist tribe that inhabits the rugged terrain of central Kenya. The book delves into the unique lifestyle of these people, who have adapted to living in the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Kenyan highlands. It describes their traditional way of life, including their customs, beliefs, and practices, as well as their social and economic organization. The book also examines the challenges faced by the Samburu people in the modern world, including the impact of climate change and the encroachment of modernization on their traditional way of life. Overall, The Cliff Dwellers of Kenya provides a fascinating and insightful look into the lives of one of Kenya's most unique and fascinating tribes.An Account Of A People Driven By Raids, Famine And Drought To Take Refuge On The Inaccessible Ledges Of Precipitous Mountains, With A Description Of Their Ways Of Living, Social System, Manners And Customs, Religion, Magic And Superstitions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.