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Alice of Old Vincennes
by Maurice ThompsonSet against the backdrop of the American Revolution Alice of Old Vincennes is the story of the orphan girl Alice Roussillon. In 1778 the French outpost of Vincennes, Indiana revolts against the British and swears allegiance to the American cause. <P> <P> Hoisting her hand-made American flag over the fort Alice provides the rallying symbol of the cause of liberty. The handsome Virginian Lt. Fitzhugh Beverly proves to be both a noble companion in arms as well as of the heart. When the British retake Vincennes the rallying cry Viva la banniere d'Alice Roussillon is heard throughout the land. The true battle for liberty and love has begun.
A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a History of His Brigade
by William Dobein James1821 biography of Francis Marion, the lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army and later Brigadier General in the South Carolina Militia during the American Revolutionary War. <P> <P> He became known as the "Swamp Fox" for his ability to use decoy and ambush tactics to disrupt enemy communications, capture supplies, and free prisoners. His incorporation of guerilla tactics helped set the motions for later combat events in which fighting in open battlefields would decline in use. His occupation before the Revolutionary War was as a sailor. Marion is considered one of the fathers of modern guerilla warfare, and is credited in the lineage of the United States Army Rangers.
Blitz Boys (PDF)
by Linda NewberyExploring a bombed house one day, a boy makes a friend whose father is a pilot. His mind is filled with awe, but he comes to realise the difference between the heroism of fantasy and what people do when their courage is really needed.
Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee
by Robert E. LeeGeneral Robert E. Lee was the most heroic figure of the Civil War, but to many, he is a solitary figure. This book fleshes out the man and reveals the workings of a great military mind and a warm, understanding, and generous human being. It shows all the facets of the general during the war; at the conclusion, when he was an outspoken proponent of a reasonable peace which would allow the South to rejoin the Union; and after the war, when he served as president of Washington College, and became a driving force for the creation of a viable educational system. This anthology shows all these facets of the general, through his correspondence and through the revealing insight supplied by his son. No other collection of source materials gives such a whole and rewarding picture of one of the South's greatest sons and heroes.
The Origins Of The First World War (PDF)
by James Joll Gordon MartelJames Joll's study is not simply another narrative, retracing the powder trail that was finally ignited at Sarajevo. It is an ambitious and wide-ranging analysis of the historical forces at work in the Europe of 1914, and the very different ways in which historians have subsequently attempted to understand them. The importance of the theme, the breadth and sympathy of James Joll's scholarship, and the clarity of his exposition, have all contributed to the spectacular success of the book since its first appearance in 1984. Revised by Gordon Martel, this new 3rd edition accommodates recent research and an expanded further reading section.
The Origins Of The First World War (PDF)
by Ruth B. HenigFirst published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
War In An Age Of Revolution, 1775-1815 (PDF)
by Roger Chickering Stig FörsterThis volume investigates a critical moment in the history of warfare. It assembles historians of the early modern and modern eras to speak to one another across the great historiographical divide that has traditionally separated them. The central questions in the volume have to do with the historical place of revolutionary warfare on both sides of the Atlantic - the degree to which they extended practices common in the eighteenth century or introduced fundamentally new forms of warfare. Among the topics covered in the volume are the global dimensions of warfare, logistics, universal military service and the mobilization of noncombatants, occupation, and the impact of war on civilian life in both Europe and North America.
A World At Total War: Global Conflict And The Politics Of Destruction, 1937-1945 (PDF)
by Roger Chickering Stig Förster Bernd Greiner Christof Mauch David LazarThis volume presents the results of a fifth and final conference on the history of total war. It is devoted to the Second World War, which many scholars regard as the paradigmatic instance of total war. In considering the validity of this proposition, the authors address a broad range of analytical problems that this vast conflict posed in the arenas of Europe and Asia. They analyze modes of combat, war aims, the mobilization of economies and societies, occupation regimes, the vulnerability of noncombatants, and the legal and moral issues raised by the industrialized warfare of the mid-twentieth century. The volume will be of interest to all students of war and society in the modern era. 9780521834322 9780521155137
Great War, Total War: Combat And Mobilization On The Western Front, 1914-1918 (PDF)
by Roger Chickering Stig Förster David Lazar Christof MauchThe First World War was the first large-scale industrialized military conflict in the world's history, and it gave birth to the concept of total war. The essays in this 2000 volume analyse the experience of the war in light of this concept's implications, in particular the systematic erosion of distinctions between the military and civilian spheres. With an emphasis on developments in Germany, France, Great Britain and the United States, leading scholars from Europe and North America locate the First World War along a trajectory that began in the wars of the middle of the nineteenth century and culminated in worldwide conflict in the middle of the twentieth. The essays explore the efforts of soldiers and statesmen, industrialists and financiers, professionals and civilian activists to adjust to the titanic, pervasive pressures that the military stalemate on the western front imposed on belligerent and neutral societies. 9780521773522 0521773520 9780521026376 0521026377
Engineering Mathematics (PDF)
by K. A. StroudEngineering Mathematics is the best-selling introductory mathematics text for students on science and engineering degree and pre-degree courses. Sales of previous editions stand at more than half a million copies. It is suitable for classroom use and self-study. Its unique programmed approach takes students through the mathematics they need in a step-by-step fashion with a wealth of examples and exercises. The book is divided into two sections with the Foundation section starting at Level 0 of the IEng syllabus and the main section extending over all elements of a first year undergraduate course and into many second year courses. The book therefore suits a full range of abilities and levels of access. The Online Personal Tutor guides students through exercises in the same step-by-step fashion as the book, with hundreds of full workings to questions.
Building Services Engineering (6th edition) (PDF)
by David V. ChaddertonEngineering services within buildings account for ongoing energy use, greenhouse gas contributionnbsp;and life safety provisions. This fully updated sixth edition of Chadderton's leading textbooknbsp;is the perfect preparation for those intending to enter this increasingly important field. Chapters addressing heating, climate change, air conditioning, transportation systems, water, gas, electricity, drainage and room acoustics cover all the key responsibilities of the buildingnbsp;services engineer. As well as introductory material and the underpinning theory, practicalnbsp;guidance is provided in the form of sample calculations and spreadsheets. nbsp; New material includes: * Trends and recent applications in lowering the energy use by mechanical and electrical services systems, heating, cooling and lighting of buildings. * Case studies modelled from post-occupancy reports to provide realistic discussion topics. * Examples of the use of photovoltaic solar panels, chilled beams, underfloor air distribution, labyrinths, ground-sourced heat pumps, district heating and cooling, energy performance certificates, energy auditing and wind turbines. * Outlines of the concepts of global warming, carbon trading and zero carbon buildings. * Exercises in each chapter and online self-study questions. nbsp; A significantly expanded companion website offers over 1,000 self-test questions, PowerPointnbsp;slides for lecturers, and an instructor's manual, enabling the rapid generation of lectures,nbsp;assignments, and tests. Building Services Engineering is the ideal textbook for students of buildingnbsp;services engineering, as well as a comprehensive guide for those about to start work in this field. nbsp; David V. Chadderton was formerly a Principal Lecturer in building services engineering atnbsp;Southampton Solent University, a Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, and lecturednbsp;in Melbourne and Ballarat. He ha also worked as a self-employed energy auditor, and an energynbsp;performance contracting engineer in Melbourne before retiring recently.
Building Services Engineering (6th edition)
by David V. ChaddertonEngineering services within buildings account for ongoing energy use, greenhouse gas contributionnbsp;and life safety provisions. This fully updated sixth edition of Chadderton's leading textbooknbsp;is the perfect preparation for those intending to enter this increasingly important field. nbsp; Chapters addressing heating, climate change, air conditioning, transportation systems, water,nbsp;gas, electricity, drainage and room acoustics cover all the key responsibilities of the buildingnbsp;services engineer. As well as introductory material and the underpinning theory, practicalnbsp;guidance is provided in the form of sample calculations and spreadsheets. nbsp; New material includes: * Trends and recent applications in lowering the energy use by mechanical and electricalnbsp;services systems, heating, cooling and lighting of buildings. * Case studies modelled from post-occupancy reports to provide realistic discussion topics. * Examples of the use of photovoltaic solar panels, chilled beams, underfloor air distribution,nbsp;labyrinths, ground-sourced heat pumps, district heating and cooling, energy performancenbsp;certificates, energy auditing and wind turbines. * Outlines of the concepts of global warming, carbon trading and zero carbon buildings. * Exercises in each chapter and online self-study questions. nbsp; A significantly expanded companion website offers over 1,000 self-test questions, PowerPointnbsp;slides for lecturers, and an instructor's manual, enabling the rapid generation of lectures,nbsp;assignments, and tests. Building Services Engineering is the ideal textbook for students of building services engineering, as well as a comprehensive guide for those about to start work in this field. nbsp; David V. Chadderton was formerly a Principal Lecturer in building services engineering atnbsp;Southampton Solent University, a Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, and lecturednbsp;in Melbourne and Ballarat. He has also worked as a self-employed energy auditor, and an energynbsp;performance contracting engineer in Melbourne before retiring recently.
BTEC National Engineering (PDF)
by David Wyatt Simon Clarke David CrosslandThis exciting new student text covering the core units of the new specification will engage and motivate young engineers. Bursting with full-colour photographs and illustrations, students will find it easy to locate all the information they need, with bite-sized chunks of information all linked to the learning outcomes. Activities to help generate evidence necessary for assessment are also included so that students can easily see what they need to do to gain a pass, merit or distinction.
BTEC First in Engineering (PDF)
by Steve Wallis Neil Godfrey Anthony Carey Michael Casey Anthony KingBTEC First Engineering is an exciting new student text designed to engage and motivate young engineers. Bursting with full-colour photographs and illustrations, students will find it easy to locate all the information they need, with bite-sized chunks of information linked to the learning outcomes. Activities to help generate evidence necessary for assessment are also included so that students can easily see what they need to gain a pass, merit or distinction.
Lonsdale Essentials: Revision Guide (PDF)
by VariousWritten for 2009 curriculum change, Essentials provides concise coverage of all the externally assessed course content and skills for GCSE Electronic Products.
The Essentials of GCSE Design & Technology: Food Technology (PDF)
by Judith Sunderland Angela Tooley Christine Finch Janet InglisThis book has been designed to support students in the area of Design and Technology: Food Technology at GCSE. It presents key areas in an attractive, uncomplicated way, taking into account different learning styles. It may be used throughout the course as an aid to teaching, during the Long Task as a support and finally as a revision guide prior to the final exams.
Standard Grade Graphic Communication Course Notes (PDF)
by Mike Wood Peter LintonThis popular title is perfect for use in class and as a revision tool to help students excel in their portfolios and written exams. Drawing Abilities, Knowledge amp; Interpretation, and Illustration and Presentation are covered in three comprehensive sections to enable students to acquire and develop skills and subject understanding necessary for success. A unit on Computer-Aided Graphics is also included to ensure students have a firm grasp of concepts involved. Clear explanations, step-by-step instructions and extensive diagrams help students of all abilities to consolidate and develop classroom learning. In addition, handy tips, frequent worked examples at Credit level and homework tasks with answers allow students to monitor progress and work to improve performance in all areas to the best of their ability.
Success Guides, Standard Grade Craft and Design (PDF)
by David Mcmillan Mark LeishmanCovers key content for the Designing, Practical Abilities, and Knowledge and Understanding elements of the cours
Site Carpentry: Level 3 Diploma (PDF)
by Paul Murray Steven Leaverland Patrick Joseph ClancyThis book has been written for the Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. It covers all the units of the qualification, so you can feel confident that your book fully covers the requirements of your course.
Site Carpentry: Level 2 Diploma (PDF)
by Steven Leaverland Patrick Joseph ClancyWritten for the Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, this book has been developed in partnership with Leeds College of Building to bring you up-to-date and expert knowledge of site carpentry.
Design and Technology Foundations: KS3 (PDF)
by Julie Boyd Debbie Eason Geraldine George Peter Anderson'Design and Technology Foundations' student books are matched to the KS3 assessment criteria and programme of study, with engaging content and activities to help develop the design skills and knowledge required at Key Stage 3 and beyond.
AQA Engineering GCSE: Student Book (PDF)
by Paul AndersonAQA GCSE Engineering provides an exact match with AQA's new 2009 specification, with support for both the Award and Double Award.
AQA Design and Technology GCSE: Student Book (PDF)
by Davies Denise Dick Amanda Hardy LizEnsure stress-free success in Controlled Assessment AQA GCSE Damp;T Textiles Technology provides a unique blend of AQA approved print and online resources for the new 2009 specifications. Includes a student's book and online assessment materials delivered via kerboodle!
Cambridge Advanced Level Mathematics: Mechanics 2 for OCR (PDF)
by Douglas Arthur QuadlingThis book is part of a series of textbooks written specifically for the OCR modular mathematics syllabus. Mathematical ideas are explained carefully and clearly, with many stimulating worked examples. Mechanics 2 introduces projectiles, energy, circular motion and the study of rigid bodies. The final chapter is about strategies for problem-solving.
Statistical Mechanics (2nd edition) (PDF)
by Kerson HuangUnlike most other texts on the subject, this clear, concise introduction to the theory of microscopic bodies treats the modern theory of critical phenomena. Provides up-to-date coverage of recent major advances, including a self-contained description of thermodynamics and the classical kinetic theory of gases, interesting applications such as superfluids and the quantum Hall effect, several current research applications, The last three chapters are devoted to the Landau-Wilson approach to critical phenomena. Many new problems and illustrations have been added to this edition.