Bøger af David Parsons
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327,95 kr. Hot on the heels of Half Century, Baby! Fifty Years of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, authors David Parsons and Mads Bangsø present a second collection of stunning photographs, beautiful profiles, evocative artworks and recollections from a host of Tomcat pilots and RIOs.The spectacular variable-geometry F-14 enjoyed the longest operational career of any US Navy fighter to date and notoriously still serves with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. Navy Tomcats saw action over the Gulf of Sidra, over Lebanon, during Desert Storm, in Bosnia and later in Afghanistan and during Operation Iraqi Freedom.The last American F-14 combat mission took place on February 8, 2006, when two Tomcats dropped bombs over Iraq before landing on the USS Theodore Roosevelt and since then many have been scrapped - though a number survive today as museum and display pieces.As with volume 1, this new book presents unparalleled insights on one of the world's most famous, successful and beloved combat aircraft. Don't miss out on this second treasure trove of F-14 goodness!
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108,95 kr. The almighty Greek god Zeus has returned. Not only has he usurped a petty land known as "the territory", but his tirades and negligence will lead to a full-fledged rebellion. Zeus gobbles endangered species, sanctimoniously practices negligence, and is determined to be sinfully viscous. Can the commoners dethrone their wasteful god, or is it possible that filthy Zeus can discover empathy before he's swallowed by the abyss of iniquity?
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108,95 kr. Over the last eight decades, artificial intelligence has evolved from a glimmer in the eye of science fiction writers to the beginnings of widespread application in every corner of our lives. With ever expanding computing power, some thinkers fear that artificial intelligence will ultimately surpass human intelligence with dire consequences. Should we be concerned?
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- Then (1965) and Now (2015)
118,95 kr. The Master of Architecture Class of '67 of the Harvard Graduate School of Design takes a critical look at their educational experience and compares it to the architecture program of today.
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1.113,95 - 1.122,95 kr. This book provides a single source of reference for educators interested in understanding how industry-based ideas have been adapted into different educational contexts, and supports their utilisation in practice. The link between industry-based ideas and their application in education has enabled educators to develop engaging, collaborative, and creative learning environments, as well as better preparing their students for an increasingly complex and dynamic global environment. This book includes contributions from educators, researchers, and practitioners, who have integrated industry-based ideas into their teaching, and explores how these concepts and practices support the creation of effective learning environments. Through these diverse, international contributions, this book enables wider engagement with, and critical analysis of, the application of industry practices, processes and techniques in the development of collaborative and creative learning environments.
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458,95 kr. "For those with a passion for the iconic and revered F-14, I can highly recommend this volume. Buy a copy, you will not be disappointed. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd rate this book as a solid 10, no question about it." - Large Scale PlanesHalf Century, Baby! marks the 50th anniversary of the first two Grumman F-14A fleet squadrons (VF-1 and VF-2) receiving their first Tomcats during the summer of 1973. This lavishly illustrated volume tells the story of the aircraft from the beginning to its sunset of service with the US Navy in 2006; the longest operational career of any Naval Fighter to date. Preeminent Tomcat historian and former Tomcat RIO Dave Parsons explains the history of the F-14 decade by decade through the words of the aircrew who flew it. Artist Mads Bangsø brings his superlative illustration talents to the forefront with more than 120 F-14 profiles as well as highly accurate fully rendered recreations historical events featuring the Tomcat, highlighting the interesting markings of the aircraft (including helmets) as well as other aircraft associated with the Tomcat Community. The book features pertinent colour photography throughout, interwoven with the illustrations to complement the text.
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- A Critical Survey
1.101,95 - 1.345,95 kr. This book offers a comprehensive primer for the study of intensionality. Sententialists argue that the problems of intensionality could be solved by appealing to linguistic items (usually sentences) rather than intensional entities.
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- Key Elements and Practical Programming
1.022,95 kr. This book presents a guide to the core features of Java - and some more recent innovations - enabling the reader to build skills and confidence though tried-and-trusted stages, supported by exercises that reinforce key learning points.
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