The wireless industry was built by a motley band of characters who, from the beginning, have fought unrelentingly against one another for a cut of the business. It's a surprising history full of winners, losers, and lucky first-time entrepreneurs who made millions. Wireless Nation chronicles the unique genesis of the wireless industry in America and the protagonists who brought it to life. In the mix is the inimitable Seattle entrepreneur Craig McCaw; John Kluge of Metromedia, who...

Planet Stories was an American pulp science fiction magazine, published between 1939 and 1955. It featured interplanetary adventures, both in space and on other planets, and managed to obtain work from well-known names, including Isaac Asimov and Clifford Simak.In 1952 Planet published Philip K. Dick's first sale, and went on to print more of his stories over the next years.This Super Pack features 31 of the very best stories from the magazine, and is guaran...

If you`ve stepped foot in an ESL classroom, I bet you understand just how necessary it is to have fillers and other sort of engaging educational activities. Class material is as good as it gets but it should not lack a set of activities, to keep your students happy and active. Forget about trying to get an activity, a game for your next class. This book comes with 201 different well laid out activities, perfect for all ages. I've tried them myself with my younger and older students then co...

James Murray recounts nine days spent in the remote and beautiful landscapes of the Northern Territory, yet this is much more than a book about bushwalking.A delicate hymn to the wilderness of Northern Australia, it is also a journey of personal exploration and self-discovery, and a passionate argument for a new way of living. The ways in which rampant consumerism and an obsession with the motor car have become so entrenched in people’s lives is explored through relationships, memo...

Raemaekers, known for his incisive and often poignant illustrations, uses satire and caricature to comment on the various aspects of the conflict, including the impact on soldiers and civilians, the actions of political leaders, and the broader implications for Europe and the world. Each cartoon is accompanied by insightful commentary from Allison, providing context and analysis of Raemaekers' work and the historical events depicted.Through humor and sharp observation, Raemaekers' Cartoon ...

Here is a well-documented study of the structure, historical development, and present condition of the government of Nova Scotia. It deals with one of the oldest constitutions in Canada, one which was not created by statute but by the prerogative of the Crown.Nova Scotia has two major claims to priority in the history of Canadian politics: she was the first province to be granted representative institutions and the first to win responsible government. Owing in large measure to Jose...

Allison compiles and contextualizes Raemaekers' work, showcasing how his cartoons were not only a form of artistic expression but also served as potent propaganda that influenced public opinion regarding the war. The illustrations depict various aspects of the conflict, including the horrors of battle, the suffering of civilians, and the moral questions surrounding warfare. Raemaekers' keen observational skills and biting humor provide a critical lens through which readers can understand t...

"The Steeple-Jack's Instructor" by Clarence James Murray is a comprehensive guide that delves into the specialized trade of steeple-jacking. This book serves as an essential resource for aspiring steeplejacks, providing detailed insights into the techniques, tools, and safety measures necessary for working at great heights. Murray's expertise shines through as he covers various aspects of the profession, from the basics of climbing to the intricacies of maintenance and repair of tall struc...

Allison compiles and contextualizes Raemaekers' work, showcasing how his cartoons were not only a form of artistic expression but also served as potent propaganda that influenced public opinion regarding the war. The illustrations depict various aspects of the conflict, including the horrors of battle, the suffering of civilians, and the moral questions surrounding warfare. Raemaekers' keen observational skills and biting humor provide a critical lens through which readers can understand t...

In the early years of the twentieth century, an awareness was growing among European Australians of an unexpected threat, one that seemed the very embodiment of the dark, ominous power of the Australian bush. To the Indigenous people of the Guugu Yimithirr nation, it was nguman; to the whites it was the taipan, an eight foot, lightning fast venomous snake whose bite meant certain death.Venom is an examination of European settlers' troubled and often antagonistic relationsh...

David J. Murray's Confusion Matrix and Other Poems is a collection of poetry that weaves together many different components of life using the thread of our most unavoidable emotion-confusion. Language and content combine beautifully as Murray seamlessly blends concrete detail into abstraction. This mellifluous marriage of the tangible and the universal shows that confusion is an emotion as valuable to the human experience as fear or grief or even love. We move smoothly from one as...

From the mind of Murr from the Impractical Jokers comes the second book in the hilarious and action-packed series about a world of bizarre creatures, wacky gadgets, and four kid interns at the most interesting place on Earth: Area 51!After saving their parents from an alien attack and becoming official interns at Area 51, Viv Harlow and her friends Charlotte, Ray, and Elijah are ready to keep taking down bad guys and helping test all the fun high-tech gadgets. Inst...