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The first comprehensive natural history guide to the Connecticut River and its environs, with more than 750 illustrations

The book chronicles the history of the Gordon Bennett Cup, founded by James Gordon Bennett Jr. in 1899, marking a pivotal moment in motor racing. It details the challenges faced, including public resistance and safety concerns, as the event evolved from a modest beginning to a major spectacle, attracting 80,000 spectators. Each race is meticulously documented, highlighting the drivers, cars, and courses that shaped this influential competition, which laid the groundwork for the modern international racing scene and significantly impacted the global auto industry.

A beautifully illustrated field guide to the Mid-Atlantic region, from the Jersey Shore to Cape Hatteras

A richly illustrated full-color guide to the unique plants, wildlife, and environments of Cape Cod and the other nearby Outer Lands

Explores seven steps that will put the true power of faith into action every day.

A classic reference book on user interface design and graphic design for web sites, updated to reflect a rapidly changing market

One of the Army generals who successfully led The Surge in Iraq shares stories and lessons from the front lines, demonstrating the necessity for leaders to learn the art of adaptation in an ever-changing world.

With a view to rebuilding the Victoria Street area of the city, which is punctuated by a number of pedestrian post-war buildings, Lynch Architects, through its use of materials, approach to public space and treatment of the deep facades that are hallmarks of the practice s architecture, are enriching the city such that it becomes a genuinely informed public space. Here the public and building users alike can participate with pleasure in a civic architecture, given all of the historical depth this term implies from the Renaissance through to contemporary architectural and urban theory. The book also foregrounds Lynch Architects collaborative practice with artists and designers including Rut Blees Luxemburg and Timorous Beasties. Also featured are some of the practices early celebrated works such as Marsh View, Norfolk.

In the twilight years of Communist East Germany, Bruno Krug, a womanising 'People's Champion of Art and Culture' who once penned a world-famous novel, falls for Theresa Aden, a music student from the West. If his pursuit of Theresa is to end in triumph, Bruno decides he must employ a small deception.

Focusing on the historical significance of Guinness's brewery, this text explores its impact on the Irish economy from 1759 to 1876. It delves into how the brewery influenced local industry, employment, and economic development during this transformative period in Ireland's history. Through detailed analysis, the book reveals the interplay between a major business and its broader economic context.