Author: Daniel Klem Jr Publisher: Hancock House ISBN: 9780888396402 Category : Birds Languages : en Pages : 0
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Birds kill themselves striking all types and sizes of human-built structures the world over. This book describes the cause of this universal problem and how to solve it.
Author: Marshall Berman Publisher: Verso ISBN: 9780860917854 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 388
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The experience of modernization -- the dizzying social changes that swept millions of people into the capitalist world -- and modernism in art, literature and architecture are brilliantly integrated in this account.
Author: Bharat Bhushan Publisher: Springer ISBN: 331971676X Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 995
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This book presents an overview of the general field of biomimetics and biologically inspired, hierarchically structured surfaces. It deals with various examples of biomimetics, which include surfaces with roughness-induced super-phobicity/philicity, self-cleaning, antifouling, low drag, low/high/reversible adhesion, drag reduction in fluid flow, reversible adhesion, surfaces with high hardness and mechanical toughness, vivid colors produced structurally without color pigments, self-healing, water harvesting and purification, and insect locomotion and stinging. The focus in the book is on the Lotus Effect, Salvinia Effect, Rose Petal Effect, Superoleophobic/philic Surfaces, Shark Skin and Skimmer Bird Effect, Rice Leaf and Butterfly Wing Effect, Gecko Adhesion, Insects Locomotion and Stinging, Self-healing Materials, Nacre, Structural Coloration, and Nanofabrication. This is the first book of this kind on bioinspired surfaces, and the third edition represents a significant expansion from the previous two editions.
Author: David Stavanger Publisher: University of Queensland Press(Australia) ISBN: 9780702262593 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 0
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Over the past decade, Spoken Word has established itself as a central part of contemporary Australian & New Zealand poetry. For the first-time ever, these voices are transported from the stage to the page, captured in print so that the spoken-word experience can be shared with a new and broader audience. Solid Air showcases the work of more than 100 spoken word artists from Australia and New Zealand - combining elements of slam, hip hop and performance poetry - to deliver an unforgettable reading experience that is both literary and loud. This groundbreaking collection welcomes a new generation of poets - often young, diverse and politically active - whose focus on performance has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Transporting the energy of their words from the stage to the page, Solid Air celebrates the most vibrant and talented voices from our region. Contributors include- Evelyn Araluen, Courtney Barnett, Hera Lindsay Bird, Behrouz Boochani, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Candy Royalle, Ali Cobby Eckermann, Michelle Law, Omar Musa, Sara Saleh, Taika Waititi, Te Kahu Rolleston, Claire G. Coleman, Selina Tusitala Marsh, PiO, Tayi Tibble and many, many more. 'A powerful body of work, illuminating, wide-reaching, and full of voices that remind us to be part of something bigger than ourselves.' - Kate Tempest 'Solid Air gives us all that spoken word might give, which is immensity itself- confronting, radical, disconcerting and often reassuring that so many poets have the guts to speak out, to bring us to their words, to change for the better.' - John Kinsella
Author: Wise Publications Publisher: Wise Publications ISBN: 1783231092 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 272
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Need to quickly learn some songs for your gig? Going out busking with only 3 songs in your repertoire? Thankfully, The Gig Book: Acoustic Hits is here, jam packed with hits. Presented with melody line arrangements in standard notation, with guitar chord boxes and complete lyrics, this is the perfect reference for guitarists, keyboard players and all other musicians, allowing you to quickly understand and learn every song – how to sing it and what chords to play. The setlist includes: - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay [Otis Redding] - Babylon [David Gray] - Brown Eyed Girl [Van Morrison] - California Dreaming [The Mamas And The Papas] - Dear Prudence [The Beatles] - Dream Catch Me [Newton Faulkner] - Fairytale Of New York [The Pogues] - Father And Son [Cat Stevens] - Fields Of Gold [Sting] - Golden Brown [The Stranglers] - Half The World Away [Oasis] - Happy Together [The Turtles] - Hey Ya [Outkast] - Leave Right Now [Will Young] - Lovin’ You [Minnie Riperton] - Shooting Star [Bob Dylan] - Sing [Travis] - Stuck In The Middle With You [Stealer’s Wheel] - Teardrop [Massive Attack] - The Closest Thing To Crazy [Katie Melua] - The Sound Of Silence [Simon & Garfunkel] - Torn [Natalie Imbruglia] - Walk Right In [The Rooftop Singers] - What A Wonderful World [Louis Armstrong] And many, many more!
Author: David Cullen Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing ISBN: 9780757916908 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 124
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Guitar arrangements transcribed by the artists themselves, in standard notation and tab. Each edition includes a masterclass-style CD in which the artist walks you through the key aspects and techniques for each arrangement. David Cullen, a master of many styles, has performed and recorded with Will Ackerman, Mike Manring and many others. Titles include: Bahama Beach * Blue Counterpoint * Coming Home * Cycles * Down Home * Ebb and Flow * Get on the Good Foot * Good to See You * Indigo Blue * Keep It That Way * Midari * Sunday Morning * Go Ahead and Play * Groove Etude.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 146
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Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.
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