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Author
Publisher
Emons Verlag GmbH
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
San Francisco: the home of hills and valleys, of dreamers and trailblazers, of hippies and hipsters. From the gold rush to the Golden Gate, the City by the Bay has always basked in the glow of its colourful and celebrated history and world-renowned landmarks. But for those who live and love on this compact seven-mile by seven-mile metropolis, San Francisco is a treasure trove of unusual neighbourhood sights and places that sparkle with the allure...
Author
Series
S. hrg volume 113-772
Publisher
U.S. Government Publishing Office
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Publisher
History Channel
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Disc 1: First, go with Don beneath Tokyo's busy streets to see the latest technology that will save the city from the many natural disasters ready to strike. Then, join Eric on a hair-raising trip into Berlin's dark recent past, where beneath the streets, sealed and forgotten, are thousands of bunkers, not to mention cavernous areas that inspired the Nazis to venture beneath the surface. Last, deep in the heart of the jungles of Belize the Maya carved...
Author
Publisher
Hachette Audio
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Every parent wants their child to have friends, to be successful, to feel comfortable in his or her own skin. But many children lack important social and executive functioning skills that allow them to navigate through the world with ease. Maguire has worked with thousands of families dealing with chronic social dilemmas, ranging from shyness to aggression to ADHD, and more. Here she shares The Play Better Plan to help children of all ages gain the...
Author
Series
NIST technical note volume 1803
Publisher
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
During structural fire fighting operations, fire fighters wear protective gear to insulate them from high temperature environments, including hot combustion gases, burning surfaces, and thermal radiation. Current turnout gear insulates the fire fighter to such an extent, encapsulating his/her entire body, that it is difficult for each individual fire fighter to understand how hazardous or hot the thermal environment is. Therefore, the natural heat-sensing...
1629) Reef
Author
Publisher
Plan B Games Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Dive into the beauty of the oceans and discover the magnificent coral reef. In the game, you will act as your own reef and take sturns selecting how to grow in size and shape. Who will grow the most beautiful and valuable sturcture? No matter the outcome, you'll be amazed by its grandeur.
1631) The American public's objectives and beliefs regarding forests and grasslands: 2004 survey results
Series
General technical report RMRS volume GTR-210
Publisher
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Prior to the Second World War, the Army had a deeply engrained facility with and acceptance of what we now term unconventional warfare - raising, training, advising and cooperating with tribal militias, local paramilitaries, and other non-state armed groups. This culture of irregular warfare stemmed from nearly 300 years of American military tradition, from the colonial period until 1941, and was based on extensive experience in cooperating with Native...
Publisher
U.S. Dept. of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
mbdw̲atchlist.pdf.
What is the WatchList? The Partners in FlightWatchList was introduced in 1996 to draw attention to those species of migratory birds in the United States that are most in need of conservation action. The WatchList does not include federally threatened or endangered species. Rather, it identifies those species that are still fairly common, but that—without proper attention—will probably someday occupy an unenviable place on...
Series
Publisher
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
The first lecture, presented by Dr. Tim White, professor of integrative biology at the University of California-Berkeley, broadly introduces the topic of human evolution and methods of investigating evolutionary questions, ranging from physical anthropology to genetics. The second lecture, presented by Dr. Sarah Tishkoff, professor of genetics and phylogeny at the University of Pennsylvania, explores the genetics of human origins and adaptation....
Publisher
ESPN Films
Pub. Date
c2010-2011
Language
English
Description
Volume 1: Kings ransom: "On August 9, 1988, the NHL was forever changed with the single stroke of a pen when the Edmonton Oilers sent Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings. Acclaimed director Peter Berg (Friday night lights, the kingdom) presents the captivating story of the trade that knocked the wind out of an entire country and placed a star-studded city at the feet of a 27-year-old kid known simply as 'The Great One'...The band that wouldn't...
Author
Series
Research paper PSW volume 251
Publisher
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The density and development of deerbrush (Ceanothus integerrimus Hook. & Arn.), other shrubs, forbs, graminoids, and ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa Dougl. ex Laws. var. ponderosa) seedlings were evaluated in a young plantation in northern California from 1988 through 1997. Treatment regimes consisted of manual release (grubbing) over 3 to 6 years and resulted in vegetation recovery times of 4 to 10 years. Revegetation was remarkably diverse, rapid,...
1637) LGBTQ events
Series
Publisher
Salem Press, a division of EBSCO Information Services, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"This set, like its predecessor, chronicles important historical events from around the world that have identified, defined, and legally established the rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, queers and transsexual, transgender, intersex, and asexual persons."--Volume 1, publisher's note.
1638) We go together!
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Animal groups, beginning classification: Mammals, Birds, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Insects. Simple explanations and vivid footage provide an excellent lesson in classifying animals. Discover that animals can be classified into groups by characteristics they have in common. Learn about the traits that help distinguish each group of animals, and see how these traits help them survive.
Bluebirds: One man's dedication has helped bring back bluebirds,...
Author
Series
Testimony volume GAO-09-474T
Publisher
U.S. Govt. Accountability Office
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
This testimony discusses our work on the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), under which the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has the authority to purchase and insure up to $700 billion in troubled assets held by financial institutions through its Office of Financial Stability (OFS). As Congress may know, Treasury was granted this authority in response to the financial crisis that has threatened the stability of the U.S. banking system and...
Author
Series
Testimony volume GAO-09-242T
Publisher
U.S. Govt. Accountability Office
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The current economic downturn has brought significant financial stress to the auto manufacturing industry. Recent deteriorating financial, real estate, and labor markets have reduced consumer confidence and available credit, and automobile purchases have declined. While auto manufacturers broadly have experienced declining sales in 2008 as the economy has worsened, sales of the "Big 3" (General Motors, Chrysler, and Ford) have also declined relative...