The Inorganic Chemistry of Materials: How to Make Things out of Elements

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P.J. van der Put offers students an original introduction to materials chemistry that integrates the full range of inorganic chemistry. Technologists who need specific chemical facts to manipulate matter will also find this work invaluable as an easy-to-use reference. The text includes practical subjects of immediate use for materials such as bonding, morphogenesis, and design that more orthodox materials science volumes often leave out.

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Good book for materials scientists.......2005-09-21

This is a good book for students and practicioners of materials science and engineering. Unlike traditional books in materials science which focus on properties and crystal structure, this book delves into synthesis out of elements, and how the chemical composition of a material in turn determines the properties and crystal structure. The book gives good coverage to different classes of materials such as borides, oxides, carbides, nitrides, alloys, intermetallics, and glasses. The book also gives a good overview of the different types of materials (and their physical origins) that materials are selected for. These include piezoelectricity, pyroelectricity, thermal conductivity, heat capacity, phase transition temperatures, elastic constants, Debye temperature, etc... The text is accessible for engineers, chemists, and physicists, and is accompanied by many helpful illustrations and diagrams. I recommend this as good reading for materials engineers and scientists.

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This book constitutes the first serious message of the genetic catastrophe and the possibility of derailed evolution. Moreover, this book contains the first dictionary of genetic damage to be published.

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"This is a novel in the guise of the tape-recorded recollections of a black woman who has lived 110 years, who has been both a slave and a witness to the black militancy of the 1960's. In this woman Ernest Gaines has created a legendary figure, a woman equipped to stand beside William Faulkner's Dilsey in The Sound And The Fury." Miss Jane Pittman, like Dilsey, has 'endured,' has seen almost everything and foretold the rest. Gaines' novel brings to mind other great works The Odyssey for the way his heroine's travels manage to summarize the American history of her race, and Huckleberry Finn for the clarity of her voice, for her rare capacity to sort through the mess of years and things to find the one true story in it all." -- Geoffrey Wolff, Newsweek.

"Stunning. I know of no black novel about the South that excludes quite the same refreshing mix of wit and wrath, imagination and indignation, misery and poetry. And I can recall no more memorable female character in Southern fiction since Lena of Faulkner's Light In August than Miss Jane Pittman." -- Josh Greenfeld, Life

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Moving.......2007-05-12

This is the story of an incredible, 110 year old black woman, as told to a writer on tape. Jane, born Ticey, was born a slave on a Louisiana plantation and lived through slavery, with all of its cruelties, the Civil War, WW2 and the beginning of the civil rights movement. It's a fascinating glimpse into the lives of people born as slaves with no rights whatsoever, and follows them as they progressed through the following 100 years, learning to assert themselves, gain an education and aiming for better lives for themselves and their children. Some of the language was a little incomprehensible to me as a non American and I couldn't make out the meaning of a lot of phrases that local readers would understand immediately. I'll now try to find the movie on DVD to go with the book.

Miss Jane Pittman.......2007-02-21

I read the Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman as an independent reading project for my English class this year, and I loved it. Although it was a little dry at times, it was a very thought-provoking book with a plot that made you want to keep reading. Although it is fictional, the author has a way of writing that will make you believe this story is a true autobiography. While reading, I could actually imagine being there with Jane, working by her side in the fields as a slave. It was almost as if I could feel the exact emotions she was feeling and all the pain that she was going through. Along with being entertaining, I also found this book to be educational. I learned so many things about the Civil War and slavery that I never knew before, but it was actually fun to read about. That's more than any text book can offer. My only warning for anybody who is planning on reading this book is that it's terribly sad in some parts. Some passages include a lot gory details, which I think are necessary to show what the characters are really going through, but others may find them to be a little excessive. In spite of that, I still ejoyed reading The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. My next step will be renting the movie. If that is anywhere near as good as the book, I'm in for a treat.

Great if you like this sort of thing.......2007-01-06

This was a really interesting book, but it was a slow read and it wasn't very exciting to me. It was also very depressing. I did learn a lot from this book. For all you history and/or Civil War/Civil Rights fanatics, this is the book you need to read. For all you fantasy/adventure fans, you might want to read something else.

Ahhh, such a classic.......2006-01-14

I have been a fan of the movie forever. It inspired me and moved me ever since i have been a little girl! it's soo funny that i have had this book forever and i finally finished it. miss jane has such an inspirational story. thsi is a classic that no one should miss! for the longest time, i thoght miss jane was a real woman who lived and walked this earth for real. but i realized as i got older that her story is the story of my ancestors and i feel even more inspired! a great read, don't miss it!

Very Interesting but also very dry........2006-01-12

I sorta enjoyed the novel it was not really one of my favoorites but I was fascinated with the civil war era. The main thing I didnt like about this book was that it focused to much on the part of the united states where she lived Lousiana. But its definatly worth reading.

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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman: And Other Related Readings (Literature Connections)

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Powerful story!

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman: And Other Related Readings (Literature Connections)
Ernest J. Gaines
Manufacturer: McDougal Littell
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Powerful story!.......2002-02-07

This review is on the "Autobiography" as I have not read this particular edition, so I don't know what the "other writings" are.

This story is brilliantly written. So powerful, I had a hard time believing that Miss Jane Pittman is a fictional character; she was very real in my mind.

As a look at life for African Americans during the Civil War, the post-Civil War years, through the first half of last century, and the civil rights protests of the 60's, this story made these times for this particular population more real to me than any other essays, letters, stories or histories ever had before.

This book is not the easiest to confront - nothing is glossed over, yet it is not depressing to read, oddly enough. The writer masterfully uses the sad, cruel events of those times to demonstrate the strength and beauty of his heroine.

I would not recommend this book for young children, but I think this would be a wonderful addition to any high school education.

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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Ernest J. Gaines
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Study Guide For The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman With Related Readings (Glencoe Literature Library)
Ernest J. Gaines , and Glencoe staff
Manufacturer: Glencoe McGraw Hill
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The autobiography of miss Jane Pittman
ernest J. Gaines
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The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman
Gaines
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Ernest J. Gaines
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Ernest J. Gaines and Roses Pri
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Kidnappers have snatched the teenage son of super-star golfer Linda Coldren and her husband, Jack, an aging pro, at the height of the U.S. Open. To help get the boy back, sports agent Myron Bolitar goes charging after clues and suspects from the Main Line mansions to a downtown cheaters' motel--and back in time to a U.S. Open twenty-three years ago, when Jack Coldren should have won, but didn't. Suddenly Myron finds him self surrounded by blue bloods, criminals, and liars. And as one family's darkest secrets explode into murder, Myron finds out just how rough this game can get.

In novels that crackle with wit and suspense, Edgar Award winner Harlan Coben has created one of the most fascinating and complex heroes in suspense fiction--Myron Bolitar--a hotheaded, tenderhearted sports agent who grows more and more engaging and unpredictable with each page-turning appearance.

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One of my favorite authors.......2007-09-29

I discovered Harlan Coben by buying his latest book, The Woods. I loved it and then went on the hunt for all thirteen of his previous novels, which includes his Myron Bolitar novels. Deal Breaker is the first one of that series (there are eight) written over 15 years ago. It took me a awhile but I found them all, including his stand alone novels. He is now one of my favorite writers along with, James Patterson, Richard North Patterson and Vince Flynn to name a few. You will not be disappointed in any of Harlan Coben books.

Bolitar is Awesome !.......2007-08-27

Harlan Coben spins a dramatic series with Myron Bolitar that out does Evanovich's Plum. It's intelligent and yet funny, funny. I intend to read the entire awesome Bolitar series.

Another Entertaining Bolitor Tale.......2007-07-17

As usual, Coben delivers an entertaining Myron Bolitor tale, this one set around golf. Interesting characters and plot twists abound as Myron tries to get to the bottom of the kidnapping of the son of Jack and Linda Coldren, both professional golfers.

The secondary story revolves around Jack's attempt to win the U.S. Open despite his son's kidnapping. In addition, by capturing the Open title, Jack would redeem himself by winning the very same tournament that he lost under mysterious circumstances many years before.

While Bolitor is a very engaging hero, his assistant Esperanza steals many scenes with her dead-on intuition and her wise-cracking style. The plot twists come fast and furious, but Coben may have overloaded the story with plot twists this time. A potential five star story dropped to four stars by having one or two unnecessary twists. Still a very entertaining read.

Well Up To The Author's Usual Standard.......2007-06-25

Harlan Coben continues to prove that he is one of the best thriller writers around at the moment. A page turner is a much used phrase but in this case it is really appropriate. The author's books are always so well structured and his character's well rounded. He is obviously comfortable with his style and ability and this transmits itself to the reader making the reading of his books sheer pleasure from start to finish. Coben has now got a string of best selling crime novels behind him and all I can say is that I hope he continues to write for many years to come. The author lives in New Jersey with his wife and four children.

For Myron Bolitar, sports agent, his client, superstar Linda Coldren comes first and if that means looking into the kidnapping of her son, so be it. He also knows that he might have to go tip toeing around people at the top of the food chain, so to speak. The boy was born and raised in top society , but he was last seen in a down town flea pit of a hotel in Philadephia.

Myron's search for the boy takes him to both sides of the social divide and when the family skeletons start to appear out of the closet Myron starts to find out how difficult life can be, even holding on to it is a mammoth task.

Won Me Back.......2007-05-13

I had read One False Move and enjoyed it but it didn't make me what to dive into the series. I likes this one a lot better. It kept moving and all the characters had important roles to play without becoming so intertwined that you couldn't tell them without a scorecard. I am a hard grader so 3 stars means a good read. There are actually some funny moments in the books as opposed to most jacket reviews that use words like zany and outragious without actually knowing what they mean. It was set in suburban Phila, my home area, so I was partial to the book from the start but that didn't color my opinion. I'm going to get some more Bolitar books.

Bolitar's Game ( Back Spin, The Final Detail, Darkest Fear) (Book Club Edition) (Myron Bolitar)

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Bolitar's Game ( Back Spin, The Final Detail, Darkest Fear) (Book Club Edition) (Myron Bolitar)

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Golf, baseball, basketball...murder-it's all Myron Bolitar's game! This exclusive Mystery Guild omnibus edition includes three complete novels, all featuring wise-cracking, Yoo-hoor guzzling sports agent Myron Bolitar, his fetching assistant Esperanza Diaz-known as Little Pocohontas in her pro wrestling day--and his preppy sidekick Windsor Horne Lockwood III, who has his own agenda for justice.

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BACK SPIN
HARLAN COBEN
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Bolitar's Game: Back Spin; The Finest Detail; Darkest Fear

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Bolitar's Game: Back Spin; The Finest Detail; Darkest Fear
Harlan Coben
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Big spin: Pentadyne Power Corp. is poised to rack up significant sales growth thanks to its use of flywheel technology in back-up power generators.(Small ... article from: Los Angeles Business Journal

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Big spin: Pentadyne Power Corp. is poised to rack up significant sales growth thanks to its use of flywheel technology in back-up power generators.(Small ... article from: Los Angeles Business Journal
David Greenberg
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This digital document is an article from Los Angeles Business Journal, published by CBJ, L.P. on June 6, 2005. The length of the article is 1018 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Big spin: Pentadyne Power Corp. is poised to rack up significant sales growth thanks to its use of flywheel technology in back-up power generators.(Small Business)
Author: David Greenberg
Publication: Los Angeles Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 6, 2005
Publisher: CBJ, L.P.
Volume: 27 Issue: 23 Page: 18(1)

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Bringing the hole argument back in the loop: A response to Pooley [An article from: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics]

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Bringing the hole argument back in the loop: A response to Pooley [An article from: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics]
D. Rickles
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This digital document is a journal article from Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Against Pooley [(2006a). A hole revolution, or are we back where we started? Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics, 37(2) (this issue)], I stand firm on my claim that a hole argument can be constructed in the framework of loop quantum gravity. In this brief response, I shall attempt to make it clearer why this is so, and try to pinpoint and diagnose the main points of disagreement between us.

A hole revolution, or are we back where we started? [An article from: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics]

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A hole revolution, or are we back where we started? [An article from: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics]
O. Pooley
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This digital document is a journal article from Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Doubts are raised concerning Rickles' claim that ''an exact analog of the hole argument can be constructed in the loop representation of quantum gravity'' [Rickles, D.P. (2005). A new spin on the hole argument. Studies In History and Philosophy of Modern Physics, 36, 415-434].

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Back Spin

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Jumpstart ST3 Setc Bk1 Back Spin
Sue Graves , and Jana Hunter
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Myron Bolitar Series: Deal Breaker, Drop Shot, Fade Away, Back Spin, One False Move, Final Detail, Darkest Fear, Promise Me (Set of 8 Mystery Novels)

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Myron Bolitar Series: Deal Breaker, Drop Shot, Fade Away, Back Spin, One False Move, Final Detail, Darkest Fear, Promise Me (Set of 8 Mystery Novels)
Harlan Coben
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6 mass market paperbacks. 6 Titles By Harlan Coben Myron Bolitar Mysteries - Deal Breaker - Drop Shot - Fade Away - Back Spine - Final Detail - Darkest Fear

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