Author: Sir James Augustus Henry MurrayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1256
Book Description
A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles
Author: Sir James Augustus Henry MurrayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1256
Book Description
Dolphin and Snipe Aces of World War 1
Author: Norman FranksPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1782007261
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
This book focuses on the combat careers of the last of the famous Sopwith fighters to enter service during World War 1, the Dolphin and the Snipe, both of which were built on the strong scouting heritage of the Pup and Camel. The Dolphin featured the unique negative-staggered biplane wing arrangement, which provided the pilot with the best possible tactical view forward for seeking out his enemy. Used extensively on the Western Front, the Dolphin proved very effective in combat, with a substantial number of British aces scoring kills with the fighter. The Snipe was built as the successor of the highly successful Camel, and entered service with the fledgling Royal Air Force in the summer of 1918. As Norman Franks explores in this illustrated volume, although seeing just a few months of action before the Armistice, the Snipe nevertheless proved its superiority over virtually all other fighters.
A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles
Author: James Augustus Henry MurrayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1254
Book Description
Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins
Author: One R. PaganPublisher: BenBella Books
ISBN: 1950665607
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
From the cup of coffee that jumpstarts the day to dangerously addictive drugs, the recreational use of plants with psychoactive properties has a long history among humans. But, as with many things, it turns out that other animals got there first. From parrots to primates, consuming medicinal chemicals is an instinctive behavior that helps countless organisms fight infection and treat disease. But the similarities don't end there: Like us, many creatures also consume substances that have no apparent benefit . . . except for inducing intoxication. In fact, animals have been using drugs for recreational purposes since prehistoric times. We may even have animals to thank for the idea—legend says that coffee was discovered by observing the behavior of goats that had eaten it. In his previous book, Strange Survivors, author and biologist Oné R. Pagán introduced readers to some of the truly bizarre strategies animals use to survive in the cutthroat world of natural selection. Now, in Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins, he sheds light on the surprising cravings they indulge when it's time to unwind. In this book, you'll get an eye-opening glimpse into the mind-altering behavior of the non-human members of the animal kingdom, spanning insects to elephants—including the dolphin species that apparently likes to pass around an intoxicating pufferfish as if they were sharing a joint. Combining fascinating science with humor and enthusiasm, Pagán's latest is full of the kind of unforgettable stories and odd facts that you'll find yourself repeating to everyone you meet. From fruit fly happy hour to the evolutionary reasons behind nature's drugs, Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins takes you on a trip through the colorful world of animal intoxication—and along the way, explores what this science reveals about the surprising connections between all the world's creatures.
Flight
Author: Universal Dictionary of the English Language
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1644
Book Description
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Author: Scott O'DellPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0395069629
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Far off the coast of California looms a harsh rock known as the island of San Nicholas. Dolphins flash in the blue waters around it, sea otter play in the vast kep beds, and sea elephants loll on the stony beaches. Here, in the early 1800s, according to history, an Indian girl spent eighteen years alone, and this beautifully written novel is her story. It is a romantic adventure filled with drama and heartache, for not only was mere subsistence on so desolate a spot a near miracle, but Karana had to contend with the ferocious pack of wild dogs that had killed her younger brother, constantly guard against the Aleutian sea otter hunters, and maintain a precarious food supply. More than this, it is an adventure of the spirit that will haunt the reader long after the book has been put down. Karana's quiet courage, her Indian self-reliance and acceptance of fate, transform what to many would have been a devastating ordeal into an uplifting experience. From loneliness and terror come strength and serenity in this Newbery Medal-winning classic.
The American Heritage College Thesaurus
Author: Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618460298
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
Presents synonyms and antonyms for thousands of slang and regional words along with the more stable lexicon of English words, all in an A-to-Z format.
NDA General Knowledge Previous Papers (Topicwise Collection)
Author: Publisher: by Mocktime Publication
ISBN:
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
NDA General Knowledge Previous Papers (Topicwise Collection)
The Encyclopaedic Dictionary
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 778
Book Description