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Earth's Oldest Rocks

Author : Martin J. Van Kranendonk
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080552471
Total Pages : 1331 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Earth's Oldest Rocks written by Martin J. Van Kranendonk and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-10-26 with total page 1331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth's Oldest Rocks provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of early Earth, from planetary accretion through to development of protocratons with depleted lithospheric keels by c. 3.2 Ga, in a series of papers written by over 50 of the world's leading experts. The book is divided into two chapters on early Earth history, ten chapters on the geology of specific cratons, and two chapters on early Earth analogues and the tectonic framework of early Earth. Individual contributions address topics that range from planetary accretion, a review of Earth meteorites, significance and composition of Hadean protocrust, composition of Archaean mantle and deep crust, all aspects of the geology of Paleoarchean cratons, composition of Archean oceans and hydrothermal environments, evidence and geological settings of early life, early Earth analogues from Venus and New Zealand, and a tectonic framework for early Earth.* Contains comprehensive reviews of areas of ancient lithosphere on Earth, of planetary accretion processes, and of meteorites* Focuses on specific aspects of early Earth, including oldest putative life forms, evidence of the composition of the ancient atmosphere-hydrosphere, and the oldest evidence for subduction-accretion* Presents an overview of geological processes and model of the tectonic framework on early Earth

The Oldest Living Things in the World

Author : Rachel Sussman
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022605764X
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book The Oldest Living Things in the World written by Rachel Sussman and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oldest Living Things in the World is an epic journey through time and space. Over the past decade, artist Rachel Sussman has researched, worked with biologists, and traveled the world to photograph continuously living organisms that are 2,000 years old and older. Spanning from Antarctica to Greenland, the Mojave Desert to the Australian Outback, the result is a stunning and unique visual collection of ancient organisms unlike anything that has been created in the arts or sciences before, insightfully and accessibly narrated by Sussman along the way. Her work is both timeless and timely, and spans disciplines, continents, and millennia. It is underscored by an innate environmentalism and driven by Sussman’s relentless curiosity. She begins at “year zero,” and looks back from there, photographing the past in the present. These ancient individuals live on every continent and range from Greenlandic lichens that grow only one centimeter a century, to unique desert shrubs in Africa and South America, a predatory fungus in Oregon, Caribbean brain coral, to an 80,000-year-old colony of aspen in Utah. Sussman journeyed to Antarctica to photograph 5,500-year-old moss; Australia for stromatolites, primeval organisms tied to the oxygenation of the planet and the beginnings of life on Earth; and to Tasmania to capture a 43,600-year-old self-propagating shrub that’s the last individual of its kind. Her portraits reveal the living history of our planet—and what we stand to lose in the future. These ancient survivors have weathered millennia in some of the world’s most extreme environments, yet climate change and human encroachment have put many of them in danger. Two of her subjects have already met with untimely deaths by human hands. Alongside the photographs, Sussman relays fascinating – and sometimes harrowing – tales of her global adventures tracking down her subjects and shares insights from the scientists who research them. The oldest living things in the world are a record and celebration of the past, a call to action in the present, and a barometer of our future.

The Master of Game

Author : Edward (of Norwich)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Master of Game written by Edward (of Norwich) and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Motherhood

Author : Erma Bombeck
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1453290087
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (532 download)

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Download or read book Motherhood written by Erma Bombeck and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestseller:A hilarious look at one of the toughest jobs on earth, by a writer “with the comic equivalent of perfect pitch” (The Boston Globe). Anyone who thinks motherhood is easy has never had children. To care for children, a husband, and oneself is a superhuman task, and any woman who appears to be expert at doing all three simultaneously is not Supermom—she’s a good actress. For three decades, Erma Bombeck chronicled motherhood’s daily frustrations and victories. In this classic anthology, she presents all sorts of mothers, and even a stay-at-home dad, on good days and bad. With hilarious anecdotes and deep compassion, she shows that there is no other profession that demands so much, and rewards so highly. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erma Bombeck including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.

The Second Oldest Profession

Author : Phillip Knightley
Publisher : W. W. Norton
ISBN 13 : 9780393335743
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (357 download)

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Download or read book The Second Oldest Profession written by Phillip Knightley and published by W. W. Norton. This book was released on 1980-01-01 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first full history of spies, spying, and the intelligence bureaucracy, from the author of The Philby Conspiracy.

The Second Oldest Profession

Author : Ben Lewis Reitman
Publisher : Facsimiles-Garl
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Second Oldest Profession written by Ben Lewis Reitman and published by Facsimiles-Garl. This book was released on 1987 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Oldest Legend

Author : lldik¢ Csepregi
Publisher : Central European University Press
ISBN 13 : 9633862183
Total Pages : 857 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (338 download)

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Download or read book The Oldest Legend written by lldik¢ Csepregi and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 857 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bilingual volume (Latin text with English translation) is the second in the series presenting hagiographical narratives from medieval Central Europe. It contains the most important hagiographical corpus of medieval Hungarian history: that of Saint Margaret (1242?1270), daughter of King B‚la IV, who lived her life as a Dominican nun. Margaret?s cult started immediately after her death and the demand to examine her sanctity was first formulated in 1272. The canonization process recommenced in 1276, followed by further initiatives across the centuries. Margaret was eventually canonized only in 1943. Besides the full Latin text and the English translation of her oldest legend, written between 1272 and 1275, this volume contains the acts of the 110 testimonies of the papal investigation concerning her sainthood, recorded between July and October 1276 and prepared from existing source editions. In addition, the editors include a series of recently discovered documents, including a petition by the bishop of V rad (Oradea) to promote the cause, and the notarial records of a set of miracles that occurred at Margaret's grave in the second half of the fifteenth century. The book ends with a selected bibliography of Saint Margaret and of her hagiography.

Established

Author : Dark Angels
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1783524669
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (835 download)

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Download or read book Established written by Dark Angels and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-22 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heritage. Adaptation. Values. Flexibility. From the oldest pub in the world to the Liberty Bell and the origins of a nation, Established: Lessons from the World’s Oldest Companies tells the stories of twelve businesses with a combined age of almost 5,000 years. They’ve survived war, plague, rebellion, boom, bust, depression and strange twists of fate. But how and what can we learn from them. Spanning the local and the global, family businesses and household names such as Guinness and Wrigley, Established seeks to uncover the secrets behind the longevity of these twelve remarkable institutions. This is a book with points to make through stories told; all reinforced by photographs, many of them historic. Today the average lifespan of a business seems shorter than ever. The companies included here stand as living testaments to the value of rich, compelling stories in a world of quick-fix branding.

Earth's Elders

Author : Jerry Friedman
Publisher : Easton Studio Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1935212559
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book Earth's Elders written by Jerry Friedman and published by Easton Studio Press LLC. This book was released on 2011-12-16 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the creation of Earth's Elders, Jerry Friedman met, interviewed and photographed some of the world's oldest elders – 110 years old or older (supercentenarians, as researchers call them). Jerry Friedman, photographer, author and founder of Earth's Elders, spent four years on a landmark project to introduce the world to the sixty oldest people on earth. Using his lens to capture a community that has never before been documented, the award-winning photographer has shed new light on the "invisible" world of people 110 years and older. With each visit on his globetrotting journey to capture the lives of these "super centenarians," Friedman gained a deeper understanding of what the elderly in every culture have to offer. Inspired by the opportunity to improve the quality of life of the elderly, to teach children to recognize the wisdom and value of the elderly as essential parts of our society, and to improve the health of our communities through intergenerational tolerance and communication, Friedman created Earth’s Elders.

Diplomat Among Warriors

Author : Robert Murphy
Publisher : Plunkett Lake Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Diplomat Among Warriors written by Robert Murphy and published by Plunkett Lake Press. This book was released on 2022-06-19 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[E]ver until the end — he retired in 1959 — a ‘diplomat among warriors’... this was Bob Murphy’s very special role. I doubt if any other diplomat has ever had an equivalent one. A normal Ambassador is assigned to prevent war or make peace. Much of his diplomacy was the diplomacy of war itself. He was a devoted, first-class public servant, a worthy companion to the great soldiers he accompanied. His memoirs, which include a great deal of fascinating, new historical material, should be widely read.” — C.L. Sulzberger, The New York Times “This important diplomatic memoir provides a wealth of rewarding insights and information about recent events in American foreign relations... Murphy’s lucid and well-written volume will be of great aid to the scholar and of absorbing interest to the general reader.” — Daniel M. Smith, The Journal of Modern History “[Robert Murphy’s] autobiography is more than a personal memoir; it is, in fact, a vivid history of our Foreign Service from an understaffed and inefficient bureau to ‘the finest diplomatic instrument in the world’... It is an important book, consistently readable, and thoroughly deserving to be every bit as long as it is.” — Kirkus “Diplomat Among Warriors gives a substantial account of the author’s participation in the execution of American foreign policy over a period of four eventful decades, 1917-1958... The narrative is interesting, sometimes exciting, and it contains many insights, much soul-searching, and even a few revelations, particularly for the period after 1940. The incisive characterization of actions, actors, and the author’s experiences is more dramatic and revealing than a systematic history could be... Murphy is an unassuming man. But modesty cannot disguise the key role he played in some dramatic events of contemporary history. Diplomat Among Warriors is a warm human story, written with great charm, compassion, and lucidity. It is a useful source for historians and the narrative is fascinating to the general reader.” — Stephen D. Kertesz, The Review of Politics

Puerto Rico

Author : José Trías Monge
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300076189
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (761 download)

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Download or read book Puerto Rico written by José Trías Monge and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former Attorney General and former Chief Justice of Puerto Rico, Jose Trias Monge describes his island as one of the most densely populated places on earth, with a severely distressed economy and limited political freedom--still considered a colony of the U.S. Monge claims the island has become too dependent on U.S. money and argues for decolonization and movement toward more independence. 28 illustrations.

Oldest Chicago, Second Edition

Author : David Anthony Witter
Publisher : Reedy Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1681062569
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Oldest Chicago, Second Edition written by David Anthony Witter and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2020-07-19 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chicago has thrived for almost two hundred years, growing from a backwoods swamp, to a rail and manufacturing hub, to a light of the new Millennium. While many great structures have been lost or demolished, much of this history still lives on. Within the pages of Oldest Chicago, get to know the history of the Windy City's most iconic buildings and the stories that bring their walls to life. Included are some of the businesses and buildings from the city's inception through the turn of the twentieth century that are examples of Chicago's living history like The First United Methodist Church (1831); The Old Water Tower (1859); and Wrigley Field (1916). Amazingly, many others are still run by the same family members whose dedication has made them not only enduring businesses but living landmarks. These include The Jaeger Funeral Home (1858); Anderson's Books (1875); and The Italian Village Restaurant (1927) among many others. Local historian David Anthony Witter brings his love of the city to this veritable guidebook of the city's buildings, neighborhoods, restaurants, businesses and bars. Learn the personal stories of the faces behind the places that continue to give the "City of Big Shoulders" its historical, ethnic, and entrepreneurial identity.less

The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

Author : Rita Lorraine Hubbard
Publisher : Anne Schwartz Books
ISBN 13 : 1524768308
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (247 download)

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Download or read book The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard and published by Anne Schwartz Books. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author. In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read. From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge More comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who--with perseverance and dedication--proved that you're never too old to learn.

La Vida Vampire

Author : Nancy Haddock
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101206993
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book La Vida Vampire written by Nancy Haddock and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First in a delightfully irreverent new series-and second to none when it comes to beautiful 227-year-old career women. Being dead isn't all it's cracked up to be. Take it from Francesca Marinelli, trapped underground for over 200 years and rediscovered during the renovation of a Victorian mansion in historic St. Augustine. A tourist attraction herself, she's well suited for a job as an Old Ghost Town Tour guide. Francesca's due for a new lease on afterlife-and with enough sunblock, she can finally live it. Unfortunately, everything she learned about men is a little dated. And when people in her tour group turn up dead, naturally the police suspect her. After all, she is a vampire. Which is why a crazed vampire-hunting vigilante squad is out to get her as well. Between the dead bodies, the stalkers, and a seriously non-existent love life, she's starting to wish she was dead. Or at least buried, where she was safe.

The Oldest Books in the World

Author : Isaac Myer
Publisher : Research Associates School Times
ISBN 13 : 9780948390289
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book The Oldest Books in the World written by Isaac Myer and published by Research Associates School Times. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed worksworldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Oldest Books In The World: An Account Of The Religion, Wisdom, Philosophy, Ethics, Psychology, Manners, Proverbs, Sayings, Refinement, Etc., Of The Ancient Egyptians: As Set Forth And Inscribed Upon, Some Of The Oldest Existing Monuments, Papyri, And Other Records Of That People...together With ... Isaac Myer E.W. Dayton, 1900 History; Ancient; Egypt; Egyptian literature; English literature; History / Ancient / Egypt; Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

Validation of Exceptional Longevity

Author : Bernard Jeune
Publisher : University Press of Southern Denmark
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Validation of Exceptional Longevity written by Bernard Jeune and published by University Press of Southern Denmark. This book was released on 1999 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While not quite on a par with Mel Brooks' 2,000 Year-Old Man, this volume reports on some folks who've been around for a long time. Contributors to 15 papers indicate that such longevity rarely existed prior to the 19th century. Appends statistical data on predicting age distribution, and documentation of a family's exceptional longevity. Lacks an index. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

What is Ancient Philosophy?

Author : Pierre Hadot
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674013735
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book What is Ancient Philosophy? written by Pierre Hadot and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hadot shows how the schools, trends, and ideas of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy strove to transform the individual's mode of perceiving and being in the world. For the ancients, philosophical theory and the philosophical way of life were inseparably linked. Hadot asks us to consider whether and how this connection might be reestablished today.