Brian Jones Bücher

Describes the round-the-world flight of the Breitling Orbiter 3 balloon that took off from Switzerland and landed twenty days and 29,000 miles later in Egypt

They could no longer be the first to climb Everest, reach the North and South Poles, sail around the globe, but they could be the first to fly around the world in a balloon - and they were. Written by the pilots, this is the account of their epic success. They describe the difficulties they faced and overcame during this feat of endurance.

Intended for algebra-based introductory physics courses Built from the ground up for optimal learning; refined to help students focus on the big picture. Building on the research-proven instructional techniques introduced in Knight s P hysics for Scientists and Engineers, College Physics: A Strategic Approach sets a new standard for algebra-based introductory physics--gaining widespread critical acclaim from professors and students alike. For the 3rd Edition, Randy Knight, Brian Jones, and Stuart Field have incorporated student feedback and research to strengthen their focus on student learning, and to apply the best results from educational research and extensive user feedback and metadata. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you will receive via email the code and instructions on how to access this product. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed

The narrative centers on Lisa, a woman grappling with mental health issues, who is determined to secure a husband in a new town. As her medication runs low, her obsession with Derrick, an unwilling suitor she has previously been involved with, intensifies. The story explores themes of desperation and instability as Lisa manipulates circumstances to convince Derrick of their destined union. Meanwhile, Derrick's friends begin to vanish, heightening the tension as Lisa's relentless pursuit of marriage leads her down a dark path.

The _Yearbook of Astronomy 2025_ offers detailed monthly sky notes and sky charts for planning celestial observations, including eclipses, comets, and meteor showers. It features informative articles on diverse topics such as recent advancements in astronomy, ancient astronomical practices, and notable astronomers. With a legacy dating back to 1962, this edition continues to inspire both amateur and professional astronomers, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the universe and its wonders.

The geological evolution of Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac is explored over the past 30 to 35 million years, highlighting the interplay between carbonate sediment deposition and karst development influenced by fluctuating sea levels and tectonic movements. The book also addresses contemporary challenges, such as the supply of drinking water for the growing populations, which is primarily sourced from desalinization plants strategically located based on an understanding of the islands' bedrock.

Sedimentary rocks cover most of the Earth's surface, recording much of the Earth's history and fossil record. In this thoroughly revised and updated popular student introduction the author provides a comprehensive, illustrated overview of sedimentary rock types, structures and depositional environments.

In the sixth book in Stuart Field's thriller series, John Steel is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse as he hunts for a methodical killer known as The Sentinel. Helping an old friend in the CIA to hunt down the serial killer, Steel soon realizes that the culprit is sending them postcards with clues to his next victim. Digging deeper into the lives of the previous victims, it seems that the only thing that is constant is that all cards are addressed to him, Detective John Steel. Racing against time, can he stop the elusive killer on his tracks, or will he end up as the last name on The Sentinel's list? This is the large print edition of Running Steel, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.