Squiggly Lines

Author: Mark Lattanzi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473386771
Category : Adventure racing
Languages : en
Pages : 275

Book Description
Want to learn how to hike in the woods and not get lost? Or perhaps you want to compete in a local orienteering event? Maybe you aspire to do the 10-day Eco-Challenge race? Squiggly Lines is a full-color book about map and compass navigation with a focus on adventure racing. The book is almost 300 pages and has over 150 example maps and figures and almost 100 navigation exercises. You will learn: to read and understand topo(graphic) and other maps to use a compass to locate yourself in the wild to take and follow a compass bearing to a particular destination Plus, Squiggly Lines has some great adventure race stories from around the globe by its author. Reading Squiggly Lines may not prevent you from getting lost, but it will certainly help you find yourself!

Making Sense of Squiggly Lines

Author: Christopher Brown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983259305
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
This introductory book teaches the basic techniques of data analysis to help make race cars and drivers go faster. Six main channels are scrutinized including Speed, Engine RPM, Throttle Position, G Force Lateral, G Force Longitudinal and Steering Angle.

A Squiggly Story

Author: Andrew Larsen
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1771387394
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37

Book Description
Who says there’s only one way to write a story? A young boy wants to write a story, but he only knows his letters, not words. His sister says, “Why don’t you start there, with a letter?” So the boy tries. He chooses an easy letter to begin with. The letter I. And to his delight, with just the power of his vivid imagination, and no written words, an amazing story begins to unfold. Right before his eyes. This playful tale about creativity will inspire budding authors everywhere to envision new ways to write stories of their own. With or without words!

Lines that Wiggle

Author: Candace Whitman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781934706541
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A variety of monsters and other creatures demonstrate some of the different things that lines can do, from curve and curl to zig-zag.

The Squiggly Line Career

Author: Angela Champ
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780228840602
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Filled with interactive exercises and practical advice, this is a must-read for job seekers looking for their next step and for recruiters tasked with finding the perfect candidate, changing the way we think about careers and recruitment.

Optical Measurements for Scientists and Engineers

Author: Arthur McClelland
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107173019
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
An accessible, introductory text explaining how to select, set up and use optical spectroscopy and optical microscopy techniques.

Funky Winkerbean

Author: Tom Batiuk
Publisher: Nantier Beall Minoustchine Publishing
ISBN: 9781561632664
Category : High school students
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Collecting the socially aware syndicated comic strip.

Piece and Quilt with Precuts

Author: Christa Watson
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1604688874
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 99

Book Description
Learn easy, efficient tricks for piecing irresistible quilt tops with precuts and leftover fabric scraps, and discover 18 machine-quilting motifs you can mix and match. Award-winning quilter and designer Christa Watson guides you through 11 skill-building projects with quilting designs in three categories: walking-foot, free-motion, and a combination of the two techniques. Christa is here to help you start and finish strong!

The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering

Author: Dina Rodriguez
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 146547109X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
Get creative, express yourself, and add that personal touch with hand lettering! With illustrated step-by-step instructions, The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering shows the complete beginner how to master the art of hand lettering. Learn best practices for the composition and design of phrases on the page, and practice flourishes to embellish your design. The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering covers 15 lettering styles, both serifs and scripts—from Black Letter and "melting" to circus and Victorian. Also included are numerous borders, corners, banners, bursts, frames, and other accents. This instructional book includes chalk lettering, fun prompts for writing, and 15 craft and gift ideas. Put your personal touch on projects ranging from gift tags and chalk-lettered signs, to place cards and house number signs.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics

Author: Joe Kraynak
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592571680
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 450

Book Description
The computer how-to that's actually coherent... Now in its third edition, this book puts the reader in charge of the computer, rather than the other way around. It identifies practical uses for the computer, and shows how to get the most out of your machine, simply and step-by-step. € New information on going digital with music, photos, and video € Updates for Windows XP € Updates for soon-to-be-released Microsoft Office 2003 € Step-by-step instructions for backing up data € Advice for troubleshooting common problems € Latest info on upgrades, components, and accessories € Ideal for any new user, including the large numbers of senior citizens teaching themselves how to use the computer