1.

Record Nr.

UNISALENTO991001121289707536

Autore

Dubbey, John Michael

Titolo

The mathematical work of Charles Babbage / J. M. Dubbey

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, c1978

ISBN

0521216494

Descrizione fisica

viii, 235 p. ; 23 cm.

Classificazione

AMS 01A55

AMS 01A70

QA27.G7D8

Disciplina

519.4

Soggetti

Biographies, personalia, bibliographies

History of mathematics-19th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910713934903321

Autore

Nettles A. T (Alan T.)

Titolo

A brief overview of the effects of impact damage to rocket motor cases / / A.T. Nettles

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Huntsville, AL : , : George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, , September 2020

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (various pagings) : color illustrations

Collana

NASA/TM ; ; 20205007139

Soggetti

Impact damage

Launch vehicles

Burst strength

Rocket engine cases

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"September 2020."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910780544103321

Autore

Roy Reginald H. <1922-2013.>

Titolo

For most conspicuous bravery : a biography of Major-General George R. Pearkes, V.C., through two world wars / / Reginald H. Roy

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Vancouver : , : University of British Columbia Press, , 1977

©1977

ISBN

1-283-22686-3

9786613226860

0-7748-5795-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (419 pages) : illustrations, plates

Disciplina

971.060924

Soggetti

Generals - Canada

Statesmen - Canada

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Maps and Illustrations Preface 1. Prelude 2. Homesteading 3. Constable Pearkes -- R.N.W.M.P. 4. On Active Service 5. For Most Conspicuous Bravery 6. Commanding Officer 7. On Staff in Western Canada 8. Soldiering in the Twenties 9. Preparations for War 10. Forging the Weapon 11. Pacific Command 12. Frustration and Resignation 13. Member of Parliament 14. Defence Critic 15. Minister of National Defence 16. Hawks and Doves 17. Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Notes Bibliographical Note Index

Sommario/riassunto

Set against the background of Canada's twentieth century transformation from a rural and agricultural society into an urban technological nation, General Pearkes's career makes a compelling biographical study.