From the smallest gnat to the largest aircraft all things that fly obey the same aerodynamic principles. In The Simple Science of Flight Henk Tennekes investigates just how machines & creatures fly: what size wings they need how much energy is required for their journeys how they cross deserts & oceans how they take off climb & soar. Fascinated by the similarities between nature & technology Tennekes offers an introduction to flight that teaches by association. Swans & Boeings differ in numerous ways but they follow the same aerodynamic principles. Biological evolution & its technical counterpart exhibit exciting parallels. What makes some airplanes successful & others misfits? Why does the Boeing 747 endure but the Concorde now seem a fluke? Tennekes explains the science of flight through comparisons examples equations & anecdotes. The new edition of this popular book has been thoroughly revised & much expanded. Highlights of the new material include a description of the incredible performance of bar-tailed godwits (7 000 miles nonstop from Alaska to New Zealand) an analysis of the convergence of modern jetliners (from both Boeing & Airbus) a discussion of the metabolization of energy featuring Lance Armstrong a novel treatment of the aerodynamics of drag & trailing vortices & an emphasis throughout on evolution in nature & in engineering. Tennekes draws on new evidence on bird migration new wind-tunnel studies & data on new airliners. & his analysis of the relative efficiency of planes trains & automobiles is newly relevant. (On a cost-per-seat scale a 747 is more efficient than a passenger car.) ...

Create art thats more attractive interesting & eye-catching! Even if your perspective is accurate your subject realistic & colors vibrant a weak composition
- predictable repetitious or monotonous
- means a weak painting. The Simple Secret to Better Painting ensures that your compositions work every time. Its an insightful artistic philosophy that boils down the many technical principles of composition into a single master rule thats easy to remember & apply: Never make any two intervals the same. You can make every painting more interesting dynamic & technically sound by varying intervals of distance length & space as well as intervals of value & color. The rule also applies to balance shape & the location of your paintings focal point. Greg Albert illustrates these lessons with eye-opening examples from both beginning & professional artists including Frank Webb Tony Couch Kevin Macpherson Charles Reid Tony Van Hasselt & more. Youll discover that the ONE RULE is the only rule of composition you need to immediately improve your work
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Simple Sewn Gifts Stitch 25 simple patchwork sewing & applique designs that are quick to make & lovely to receive
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Metalworking is generally regarded as a skill that takes years of dedication requires a large studio space & costs a lot of money. Fortunately Simple Soldering proves that does not need to be the case. This handy how-to guide is complete in its exploration of the craft of creating soldered metal jewelry including tools techniques & 20 beautiful projects that beginners & enthusiasts can make at home. Author & teacher Kate Richbourg demystifies basic soldering for any home crafter showing how to create sophisticated polished & professional-looking jewelry pieces through simple soldering techniques. First she instructs how to set up a jewelry workspace that fits the confines of your budget & living space. Detailed step-by-step instructions walk you through the basic tools & materials you need plus how to use them. A sample chapter gives a host of introductory exercises that teach solid skills allowing you to test these techniques on a small scale. Finally youll discover 20 finished projects that include earrings pendants rings bracelets & clasps that may also include bead or wire embellishment. Kate also demonstrates how to combine & layer techniques to gorgeous effect. She also examines common mistakes shows how to correct or adapt them & gives advice on when its time to start over. Most of all having taught thousands of classes on soldering Kate has a you can do it!" attitude that shines through to help even the most reluctant jewelry maker fire up the torch with ease. Paired with an instructional DVD Kates expert teaching skills will help projects come alive right in your own studio. With Simple Soldering the art of metal working one-of-a-kind jewelry is now at your fingertips." ...

This treasure trove of talent is set against the background of places already familiar to Catherine Cooksons countless readers
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In Simple Thai Cookery (published in hardback as Foolproof Thai Cookery) Ken Hom demystifies this delicious & popular cuisine. He describes the basic techniques needed to recreate authentic Thai food & demonstrates 40 of the most well-known dishes with step-by-step instructions & photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish. Kens recipes appeal to the experienced cook & the novice alike as all are quick & easy to prepare & use readily available ingredients such as lemon grass ginger & of course small Thai chillies. Foolproof instructions will guarantee excellent results every time from healthy Spicy noodle salad or the comforting Coconut chicken soup to sweet & sour Pad thai or hot & spicy Green curry prawns. The tried-&-tested recipes include appetizing soups & starters quick & easy fish meat & vegetarian main courses & a variety of delicious accompaniments. ...

As a young conscripted soldier Rufus Harms was jailed for the brutal killing of a schoolgirl. Yet after twenty-five hard years of incarceration a stray letter from the US army reveals new facts about the night of the murder
- & the evil secret shared by some of Washingtons most powerful men. Fearful for his life Harms seizes his one chance to escape. But within hours the only people who knew about the appeal have been hunted down & eliminated. As the unknown assassins close in on Harms ex-cop turned criminal attorney John Fiske is drawn into the web. His younger brother is already a victim the woman he loves is under threat. For the truth & the chance of a fututre he will never give up the fight. But for both men time is already running out. Their enemy is buried deep witin the system & completely ruthless when protecting the truth.. .
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Aleksandr Orlov has in the last year become one of the most loved figures in British culture & his catchphrase
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Due to popular demand I have decided to write & read a book. A Simples Life" tells the amazing story of the Orlov family: from our courageous journey across the Kalahari desert to the beginnings of meerkat comparing business on streets of Moscow. I will also tell you about my own life including my semi-successful experience as theatre director & my nearly international famous singing career. To cherry the cake I will give you a privilege glimpse into my home & the day-to-day living of a billionaire meerkat entrepreneur. With this book I hope to inspire the next generation of young businesskats. & with royalties I hope to re-marble roof on Orlov family mansion. Please enjoy." ...

Simplicity" is the classic work about making the complicated simple from world-renowned writer & philosopher Edward de Bono. From confusing manuals to uninterpretable jargon to bureaucratic red-tape modern life can be highly complicated & frustrating. For many of us it is almost impossible to make sense of. In " Simplicity" lateral-thinking guru Edward de Bono shows us how to bring simplicity into our increasingly complicated lives. Through his ten rules of simplicity he encourages us to be creative & break down the complex into manageable & recognisable parts. By making the complicated simple you will free up time reduce stress & make better decisions. " An inspiring man with brilliant ideas. De Bono never ceases to amaze with his clarity of thought". (Sir Richard Branson). Edward de Bono invented the concept of lateral thinking. A world-renowned writer & philosopher he is the leading authority in the field of creative thinking & the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. Dr de Bono has written more than 60 books in 40 languages with people now teaching his methods worldwide. He has chaired a special summit of Nobel Prize laureates & been hailed as one of the 250 people who have contributed most to mankind. Dr de Bonos titles include classic bestsellers such as " Six Thinking Hats" " Lateral Thinking" "I Am Right You Are Wrong" " Teach Yourself How To Think" " Teach Your Child How To Think" & " Simplicity"." ...