Stillmeadow Album

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Stillmeadow Album
Gladys Taber
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Stillmeadow Sampler

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Stillmeadow Album

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STILLMEADOW ALBUM
Gladys Taber
Manufacturer: J. B. Lippincott Company
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Stillmeadow Album
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Stillmeadow Album with photographs by Jacques Chepard
Gladys Taber
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ASIN: B000KIRU0U

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Stillmeadow Album
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Stillmeadow Album
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Manufacturer: Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1969
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A Really Enjoyable Introduction to Astronomy.......2007-09-19

It's been a long coming, but it's finally here! Astronomy instructors and authors have produced a wonderfully readable and thoroughly comprehensible introduction to the science of astronomy. Each topic in this book really is a mini-tutorial as proclaimed by the cover title. The book format is actually written in a laboratory worksheet fashion (the sheets can be detached from the book along their perforated edges) with each worksheet dedicated to a specific astronomy concept (e.g., position, motion, Keplar's Third Law, etc.). One pass through this ingeniously designed "book of tutorials" and the beginner to the wonderful world of the cosmo is truly ready to move on to more advanced astronomy books and/or astronomy courses. My congratulations (and gratitude) to the Pearson Addison-Wesley Publishing Company for making the concept of learning enjoyable once again.

If you are at all interested in astronomy, but recoiled away from the subject after opening a typical "introductory" college textbook, then you would do yourself a tremendous favor by purchasing this book. You won't be disappointed!

Excellent.......2007-08-04

This item was in excellent condition and came in a timely manner. It helped a lot with my class.

Excellent Hands-On Suppliment.......2006-06-27

Adam's "Lecture Tutorials" collection is an excellent suppliment to any astronomy textbook. While most text books include a couple of introductory chapters on naked-eye astronomy the material included is often surface deep at best and downright confusing at worst. Much of this is because the topics covered (i.e.-the celestial sphere, daily and yearly motions of the stars, sun and moon, etc) are highly abstract and require activities that force the student to move away from memorization towards an understand of the apparent motions and what causes them.

The Lecture Tutorials are a test ed set of just such activities based on a wealth of astronomy education research. They can be used in both large scale classes and smaller groups to get students to work through the difficult misconceptions and misunderstands that oftentimes beset the subjects being studied.

The activities range throughout the standard astronomy curriculum but, in my opinion, the best activites are those that focus on the apparent motions of the Sun, Moon and stars.

I recommend this to any student trying to better understand the subject and for any educator who wants help moving their students from "fun facts" to deeper understanding.

Visual Astronomy Under Dark Skies: A New Approach to Observing Deep Space

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Visual Astronomy Under Dark Skies: A New Approach to Observing Deep Space
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Modern astronomical telescopes, along with other advances in technology, have brought the deep sky – star clusters, nebulae and the galaxies – within reach of amateur astronomers. And it isn’t even necessary to image many of these deep-sky objects in order to see them; they are within reach of visual observers using modern techniques and enhancement technology. The first requirement is truly dark skies; if you are observing from a light-polluted environment you need Tony Cooke’s book, Visual Astronomy in the Suburbs. Given a site with clear, dark night skies everything else follows… this book will provide the reader with everything he needs to know about what to observe, and using some of today’s state-of-the-art technique and commercial equipment, how to get superb views of faint and distant astronomical objects.

Outer Space: A Crafty Inventions Book (A Crafty Inventions Book) (Crafty Inventions)

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Outer Space: A Crafty Inventions Book (A Crafty Inventions Book) (Crafty Inventions)

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ASIN: 1904668763

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This title of the Crafty Inventions series sees the space race gathering momentum as the Apollo program counts down to lift off. Artificial satellites Sputnik and Vostok are sent out to explore, the first 3-stage rocket, Saturn, takes off, followed by the space shuttle, Columbia; a lunar rover with wheels made from piano wire is let loose on the moon, solar-power propelled probes go ever deeper into space and Mariner sends back the first ever photos of Mars’ strawberry sunsets. Find out about the stars and space junk, then be a space engineer and construct an astro helmet, a star-gazing telescope, a 3-stage rocket and a moon mobile.

Giant Telescopes: Astronomical Ambition and the Promise of Technology

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The post-war development of US astronomy

Giant Telescopes: Astronomical Ambition and the Promise of Technology
W. Patrick McCray
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Every night, astronomers use a new generation of giant telescopes at observatories around the world to study phenomena at the forefront of science. By focusing on the history of the Gemini Observatory--twin 8-meter telescopes located on mountain peaks in Hawaii and Chile--Giant Telescopes tells the story behind the planning and construction of modern scientific tools, offering a detailed view of the technological and political transformation of astronomy in the postwar era.

Drawing on interviews with participants and archival documents, W. Patrick McCray describes the ambitions and machinations of prominent astronomers, engineers, funding patrons, and politicians in their effort to construct a modern facility for cutting-edge science--and to establish a model for international cooperation in the coming era of "megascience." His account details the technological, institutional, cultural, and financial challenges that scientists faced while planning and building a new generation of giant telescopes. Besides exploring how and why scientists embraced the promise and potential of new technologies, he considers how these new tools affected what it means to be an astronomer. McCray's book should interest anyone who desires a deeper understanding of the science, technology, and politics behind finding our place in the universe.

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The post-war development of US astronomy.......2004-05-09

This is a very well-researched history of the twists and
turns of post-war US large telescope astronomy and its
desire to retain leadership against growing competition
from Europe and Japan. The story involves a seemingly
endless conflict between private and publicly-funded
astronomers and differing mirror technologies and their
outspoken advocates, against a backdrop of
international partners attempting to join the US effort
and simultaneously knock some order in the US process.

McCray has worked hard to produce a very readable
account. Whether you are a practising astronomer or
interested in how hard it is to synthesize US scientific
opinion, this is well worth reading.

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21st Century Complete Guide to U. S. Navy Research: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Navy Warfare Development Command ¿ History and Ongoing Projects, Materials, Radar, Rockets, Oceanography, Astronomy, Space Systems, Nanoscience, Fleet and Ship Innovations and Improvements, Sea Shield and Sea Strike Programs, Sensors, Bioengineering, Neural Computation
Department of Defense
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Binding: CD-ROM
ASIN: 1592481272

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This comprehensive CD-ROM provides a thorough guide to the work of three major elements of U.S. Navy research: the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and the Navy Warfare Development Command. Elements of their important research, which has frequently extended well beyond the specific needs of the U.S. Navy, include materials, radar, rockets, oceanography, astronomy, space systems, nanoscience, fleet and ship innovations and improvements, sea shield and sea strike programs, sensors, bioengineering, and even neural computation.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is famous for its wide-ranging research. NRL is the corporate research laboratory for the Navy and Marine Corps and conducts a broad program of scientific research, technology and advanced development. NRL has served the Navy and the nation for nearly 80 years and continues to meet the complex technological challenges of today's world. NRL has made many distinguished contributions to military science and technology and to the transition of that science and technology to practical application. Systems - Information about historical achievements in radar, communications and navigation systems. Rockets - Ground breaking NRL achievements in early space programs. Solar & Lunar Studies - A look at fifty years of NRL research on phenomena associated with the sun and recent landscapes of the moon. Astronomy - NRL achievements in the fields of astronomy and cosmic ray physics. Ocean & Environment - Accomplishments in ocean research, ozone studies, meteorology and storm prediction. Materials - NRL materials that have shaped the way we live and build towards a better future.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsors science and technology in support of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Founded in 1946, ONR today funds work at more than 450 universities, laboratories, and other organizations. From oceanography, advanced materials, sensors, and robotics to biomedical science and technology; from electronics, surveillance, and neurotechnology to manufacturing technology and information science; from advanced combat systems to other technologies for ships, submarines, aircraft, and ground vehicles-work ONR sponsored has produced the laser, the Global Positioning System, 50 Nobel prizes, and thousands of other discoveries and products used every day around the world.

Navy Warfare Development Command - The NWDC Concepts Development Department introduces new concepts to the fleet, harvests fleet ideas, and generates comprehensive dialogues to fully explore each concept's merits. In doing so the NWDC Concepts Department collaboratively develops products with selected experts to ensure that our products incorporate Fleet feedback, recommendations and perspectives. By keeping the Navy informed and engaged, both NWDC and the fleet will realize real war fighting benefits as concepts transition to doctrine, organization, training and equipment. The Navy Tactical Development and Evaluation (TAC D&E) Program is the principal means for addressing the Fleet's current tactical/doctrinal concerns. This program provides management, coordination, funding, contracting and quality control for Fleet sponsored projects that develop tactics, techniques and procedures (NTTP's) for naval forces.

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Astronomy leads to an understanding of the history and nature of science, and attracts many young people to education in science and technology. But while in many countries astronomy is not part of the standard curriculum, many scientific and educational societies and government agencies have produced materials and educational resources in astronomy for all educational levels. This volume highlights the general strategies for effective teaching and introduces innovative points of view regarding methods of teaching and learning, particularly those using new technologies. Technology is used in astronomy both for obtaining observations and for teaching. The book also presents ideas for how astronomy can be connected to environmental issues and other topics of public interest. This valuable overview is based on papers and posters presented by many of the world’s leading astronomy educators at a Special Session of the International Astronomical Union General Assembly in Prague in 2006.

Innovations in Astronomy (Innovations in Science)

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Knowledge Diffusion in the U.S. Aerospace Industry: Managing Knowledge for Competitive Advantage, Part B (Contemporary Studies in Information Management, Policy, and Services)

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Knowledge Diffusion in the U.S. Aerospace Industry: Managing Knowledge for Competitive Advantage

Knowledge Diffusion in the U.S. Aerospace Industry: Managing Knowledge for Competitive Advantage, Part B (Contemporary Studies in Information Management, Policy, and Services)
Thomas E. Pinelli , Rebecca O. Barclay , John M. Kennedy , and Ann P. Bishop
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Knowledge Diffusion in the U.S. Aerospace Industry: Managing Knowledge for Competitive Advantage.......2007-06-03

How does the aerospace community--particularly the large commercial aircraft (LCA) sector--effectively spur economic competitiveness on a global scale? Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the authors identify knowledge as an essential element in innovation and technological progress, and attempt to explain how the industry's disproportionately large population of highly skilled and highly paid workers, engineers, and scientists impact the global economy. Based on the results of more than a decade of work under the NASA/DoD Aerospace Knowledge Diffusion Research Project, the book contemplates how individuals and companies recognize, process, and exploit knowledge. The authors evaluate LCA sectors in the United States, Western Europe, and Japan; explore how knowledge diffusion and public policy shape research, development, and production; and summarize how the race for new technology sparks economic competition in this scholarly volume geared for students, scientists and researchers, and practitioners shaping public policy.
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The Evolution of Large Commercial Aircraft in the U.S.--An Overview
The Influence of U.S. Public Policy on Large Commercial Aircraft--Innovation
U.S. Public Policy and the Production of Federally Funded Aeronautical Research and Technology
U.S. Public Policy and the Dissemination of Federally Funded Aeronautical Research and Technology
Distinguishing Engineers from Scientists - The Case for an Engineering Knowledge Community
The NASA/DoD Aerospace Knowledge Diffusion Research Project--Overview, Study Populations, and Research Agenda
The Production and Use ofInformation by U.S. Aerospace Engineers and Scientists - From Research through Production to Technical Services
The Relationship between Technical Uncertainty and Information Use by Industry-Affiliated U.S. Aerospace Engineers and Scientists
The Differential Effects of Workplace Experience on Information Production and Use - A Comparison of New andEstablished U.S. Aerospace Engineers and Scientists
The Production and Use of Information by U.S. Aerospace Engineering and Science Students at the Undergraduate and Graduate Levels
The Production and Use ofInformation among Aerospace Engineering Professionals and Students - A Cross-National Analysis
The Effects of Years of Academic Work Experience on the Production and Use of Information by U.S. Aerospace Engineering Faculty
The Influence of Analyzability, Equivocality, Uncertainty, and Variety on Communication in Small, Medium, and Large U.S. Aerospace Organizations
Computer Networks and Communications in the U.S. Aerospace Workplace
Information Intermediaries and Aerospace Knowledge Diffusion - The Role of U.S. Academic and Industry Libraries and Librarians
The Role of the U.S. Government Technical Report in Aerospace Knowledge Diffusion
European Approaches to Knowledge Diffusion - Public Policies Affecting Large Commercial Aircraft Research, Development, and Production
Japanese Technological Innovation - Implications for Large Commercial Aircraft and Knowledge Diffusion
Diffusing Federally Funded Aeronautical Research and Technology - Toward a Knowledge Management Structure

Knowledge Diffusion in the U.S. Aerospace Industry: Managing Knowledge for Competitive, Part A

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Thomas E. Pinelli , Rebecca O. Barclay , John M. Kennedy , and Ann P. Bishop
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