Bøger af John Wood

In 1998 John Wood was a rising executive at Microsoft . Then a trip to Nepal inspired him to set up schools and libraries in the developing world.

Ce compte rendu d'un voyage autour du monde est raconté par plusieurs contributeurs, chacun apportant ses propres observations et expériences de voyage. Les descriptions détaillées des paysages et des cultures à travers lesquels les voyageurs ont voyagé sont captivantes et offrent une perspective unique sur le monde au 17ème siècle.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A New Theory of the Diurnal Rotations of the Earth is an early scientific work by John Wood, published in the 18th century. The book explores mathematical principles related to the motion of the earth and its phenomena, including winds and tides. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of science and mathematics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Come one, come all! Come and see some of the greatest fears known to humanity! Explore fears associated with the places we call home. Featuring fears of falling, echoes, empty homes, what's in the closet and more. Make yourself at home in The Greatest Fears on Earth.

Come one, come all! Come and see some of the greatest fears known to humanity! Explore fears associated with the most awful animals on Earth. From things that creep and crawl, to those that buzz or slither, many of The Greatest Fears on Earth can be found in the animal kingdom.

People come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. This series talks about all the ways in which our bodies are different and wonderful. Each book features an inclusive selection of people from all walks of life.|People come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. This series talks about all the ways in which our bodies are different and wonderful. Each book features an inclusive selection of people from all walks of life.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

Immigration is a vital part of American history. Today, policies that center on immigration and the ways it has evolved are often the source of political debate and take center stage in current events. This book helps students understand these policies in addition to the major reasons people decide to live in new countries. It examines the ways immigrants have shaped culture and how many immigrants have played important roles in successful societies. Readers will evaluate how U.S. immigration compares around the world. Fascinating facts, vibrant photographs, and a colorful, engaging layout will keep young readers engaged as they learn about this important topic.

Illusionists are very popular among fans of magic. They often perform crazy tricks that seem impossible, and sometimes even deadly. This fascinating volume teaches readers about these tricks and some of the famous people who have performed them. They also get a taste of the history behind these illusions and even find out how some of the most seemingly impossible tricks are done. Colorful images and engaging text make for an exciting book that's sure to be a popular addition to any library or classroom.

Whether in the movies or in person, many people have seen someone perform the classic magic trick of pulling a coin out from behind another person's ear. However, that's not the only trick magicians perform using coins. Readers of this innovative book learn all about coin tricks and their place in the mysterious world of magic. Engaging text is supported with colorful images that hold readers' attention. This exciting volume is a fun way for young readers and aspiring magicians alike to learn about this high-interest topic.