Author: Robert Harris Publisher: Random House Canada ISBN: 0735275181 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 261
Book Description
A gripping thriller from the bestselling author of Munich and Fatherland. "The first rocket will hit London in five minutes. You have six minutes to stop the second." Rudi Graf has dreamt since childhood of sending a rocket to the moon. Instead, along with his friend Werner von Braun, he has helped create the world's most sophisticated weapon—the V2 ballistic missile, capable of delivering a one-ton warhead at three times the speed of sound. In a desperate gamble to avoid defeat, Hitler orders 10,000 to be built. Now, in the winter of 1944, Graf finds himself in a bleak seaside town in Occupied Holland. Haunted and disillusioned, he's tasked with firing the V2s at London. Nobody understands the volatile, deadly machine better than he does. Kay Caton-Walsh is an officer in the WAAF. She has experienced first-hand the horror of a V2 strike. As the rockets rain down, she joins a unit of WAAFs on a mission to newly-liberated Belgium. Armed with little more than a slide rule and a few equations, the hope is that Kay and her colleagues can locate and destroy the launch sites. But at this stage in the war it's hard to know who, if anyone, you can trust. For every action on one side, there is an equal and opposite reaction on the other. As the death toll soars, the separate stories of Graf and Kay ricochet off one another, until in a final explosion of violence their destinies are forced together.
Author: Melvin Robin Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 0323150691 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 431
Book Description
Higher Excited States of Polyatomic Molecules, Volume II focuses on a higher level of activity in vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy. This book explores the Rydberg states in atoms and molecules. Comprised of five chapters, this volume starts with an overview of the two-center unsaturated molecules that usually display sharp Rydberg transitions originating with the pi electrons. This book then discusses the unsaturated double bond that adds another dimension to the spectrum. Other chapters explore the optical spectrum of the amide group, which is the basic chromophoric unit in polypeptides. This text further discusses the all-electron calculations of the electronic structure of the amide group that is performed in Gaussian orbital basis sets. This book considers as well the prominent characteristic of Rydberg excitations in benzene. The final chapter deals with the biological molecules that are polyfunctional in general. Analytical chemists, photochemists, molecular spectroscopists, and researchers will find this book extremely useful.
Author: Bill Simpson Publisher: Pen and Sword ISBN: 1844155714 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 271
Book Description
On 8 September 1944 the first of over 1,000 V2 missiles aimed at southern England exploded in west London. It had been launched from a wooded street corner in Den Haag in the Netherlands. Fighter Command was responsible for defending Britain from air attack and thus Air Marshal Roderic Hill countered the threat by using six squadrons of Spitfires from 12 Group bases in Norfolk to discover and then dive-bomb the mobile V2 launch sites scattered throughout the Dutch towns and countryside. This was no easy task as the missiles were well camouflaged and often positioned adjacent to dwellings occupied by civilians. The RAF was under orders to cause minimum damage to Dutch property and life, therefore precision bombing became a necessity. This is a full account of the campaign including discussions of the strategy and tactics employed and the equipment used and it also considers the effect upon Dutch civilians. It draws upon the experiences of sixteen Allied pilots, ground crew and the Dutch who were at the receiving-end of the attacks.
Author: Pamela R. Cook Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN: 1527506797 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 218
Book Description
This volume represents a textbook of articles and essays exclusively written to encourage and assist educational professionals in the field of cultural awareness and diversity studies, educational disciplines and international studies. As such, the book can be used as a main textbook in university coursework or as a supplemental reading tool. It has been specifically designed for educators, teachers, professors, principals, school administrators, students and university personnel from diverse disciplines.
Author: Henry Eyring Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 0323156568 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 311
Book Description
Theoretical Chemistry: Advances and Perspectives, Volume 2 covers all aspects of theoretical chemistry. This book reviews the techniques that have been proven successful in the study of interatomic potentials in order to describe the interactions between complex molecules. The ground state properties of the interacting electron gas when a magnetic field is present are also elaborated, followed by a discussion on the Gellman-Brueckner-Macke theory of the correlation energy that has applications in atomic and molecular systems. This volume considers the instability of the Hartree-Fock ground state in a magnetic field and very high magnetic fields that are pertinent to the structure of matter in collapsed stellar objects. The electron-hole plasma in certain highly-doped semiconductors and many-electron correlation problem are likewise included. This publication is a good reference for students and researchers conducting work on the mathematical description of chemistry.
Author: Neil Hoechlin Publisher: Zee Publishing ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 110
Book Description
Do you want to be the best in customer service? Do you want to ensure your customers are always happy and coming back for more? This book is the ultimate guide to customer service excellence. It will provide readers with everything they need to know about how to become a customer-centric business, use the softwares and tools of the pros, and best practices, to guarantee that customers are satisfied every time. You'll learn essential techniques such as: • How to understand customer needs better • The secrets of successful communication • Tools and strategies for creating lasting relationships with customers • Tips on how to resolve conflicts quickly and efficiently • Proven methods for turning dissatisfied customers into loyal fans With this book, you'll be able to master all aspects of delivering excellent customer service. It's an indispensable tool that no business can afford not have. Get your copy today and take your customer service excellence game up a notch!
Author: Andrew Russell Publisher: FSpace Publications ISBN: 1991151896 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 19
Book Description
Andrew Russell always wanted McDougal Space turned into a great publication and available under a Creative Commons Licence. Almost a decade ago (2009) we assembled McDougal into our official FSpaceRPG book template and added the extra content he provided. Unfortunately we have no artwork to populate the book with to make it great. And we lack the funds to support a fully Creative Commons release of a polished book. We want to reach out to the community and get funding to complete this book.
Author: Mary Lovelace Publisher: IBM Redbooks ISBN: 0738439827 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 440
Book Description
Each release of IBM® z/OS® DFSMS builds upon the previous version to provide enhanced storage management, data access, device support, program management, and distributed data access for the z/OS platform in a system-managed storage environment. This IBM Redbooks® publication provides a summary of the functions and enhancements integrated into z/OS V2.1 DFSMS. It provides you with the information that you need to understand and evaluate the content of this DFSMS release, along with practical implementation hints and tips. This book is written for storage professionals and system programmers who have experience with the components of DFSMS. It provides sufficient information so that you can start prioritizing the implementation of new functions and evaluating their applicability in your DFSMS environment.
Author: Albert Septier Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 0323148468 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 487
Book Description
Focusing of Charged Particles, Volume II presents the aspects of particle optics, including the electron, the ion optical domains, and the accelerator field. This book provides a detailed analysis of the principles of the laws of propagation of beams. Comprised of three parts encompassing three chapters, this volume starts with an overview of how a beam of charged particles traverses a region that is at a uniform, constant, electrostatic potential. This book then discusses the principle of charge repulsion effect by which the space charge of the beam modifies the potential in the region that it traverses. Other chapters examine the general design techniques and performances obtainable for electron guns applicable for use in initiating a beam for linear beam tubes that is given in a condensed form. The last chapter deals with the two stable charged particles that can be accelerated, namely, protons and electrons. This book is a valuable resource to physicists, accelerator experts, and experimenters in search of interactions in the detector target.
Author: Neil Hoechlin Publisher: Zee Publishing ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 92
Book Description
This is the 2nd edition and update of the best selling book of the same title. Now packed with more information and actionable advice. Our book, "Core Leadership and Management Skills, Tips & Strategy Handbook V2," explores everything you need to know to become a great manager and leader. From establishing objectives and managing performance to employing and firing staff, this book covers it all.
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