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Designed by G.J. Churchward, no. 40 was constructed at Swindon in April 1906. It was Swindon’s first 4 cylinder simple engine and was the forerunner of Churchward’s famous 4 cylinder Star Class 4-6-0s. Initially built as a 4-4-2 Atlantic, no. 40 was named North Star in September 1906, rebuilt as a 4-6-0 in 1909, and renumbered 4000 in 1913. Including no. 40, the Star class eventually numbered seventy-three locomotives, all built at Swindon in batches between 1906 and 1923. In service the Stars proved to be both free-running and reliable locomotives, and for many years were used to haul the Great Western’s top link services, including the world-famous ‘Cornish Riviera Express’. The ...
This book presents the results of research into one of the most complex and difficult areas - research into thinking and understanding. The research was carried out at the newly founded Queen Jadwiga Research Institute of Understanding and is focused on the problem of visual understanding and visual thinking. The authors believe this is the first book to attempt to investigate the complexity of visual thinking problems in the context of building the thinking machine.
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Exploring strange worlds and alien civilizations is one of the most exciting aspects of science fiction. =GALACTIC BAROQUE= INSTANT UNIVERSE generates exotic locales at any point from the big bang to the end of the Stelliferous Era that better reflect where super- and ultra-advanced technology will take us. Does humankind still live in trees or caves? Of course not! We learned to build our own habitations long ago. Likewise, INSTANT UNIVERSE determines technology levels of civilizations, indicating native life populations, star system development (including terraformed planets, megaengineered space colonies, and beyond), and interstellar colonization. Writers of any genre, gamers, roleplayers, world builders, astronomy enthusiasts, and more will find this heavily researched book useful, fascinating, and fun. It's a great way to introduce children and novices to the wonders of the universe, too!
"Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quoatations are from the New King James Version of the Bible."--T.p. verso.
A history and celebration of the New Orleans yacht club from the 1840s to the 1980s. The Southern Yacht Club of New Orleans is the second oldest in the United States. Since the club was officially organized as “boat club” on July 21, 1848, it has hosted countless regattas, supported other yacht clubs, and participated in inter-club competitions. Today the Southern Yacht Club continues to contribute to, and participate in, the world of yachting, especially in New Orleans. The History of the Southern Yacht Club is a testament to this yacht club’s amazing endurance. History lovers, sailing buffs, and New Orleans aficionados will all enjoy this charming, entertaining account.
Originally published in 1934, The Modern English Prison was prepared in the belief that among the growing literature of crime and the treatment of crime, there should be some room for some account of the English prison system as it stood. Its first aim was to give an objective and comprehensive view of the system as it was at the time, rather than as it had been or ought to have been: the historical matter is therefore limited to what is necessary for proper understanding of present practice and no attempt is made to trespass on the ground of the penologist. Here is an authoritative and up-to-date account of the Prison System in England and Wales, prepared with the approval of the Prison Commissioners.
do you want to know everything on steam locos, how they work? Read about the technology and lots of steam locos like the flying Scotsman. Compiled from Wikipedia pages and published by dr Googelberg.
Embrace the mobile gaming revolution by creating popular iOS games with Swift 3.0 About This Book Create and design games for iPhone and iPad using SpriteKit and Swift 3.0 Learn the core fundamentals of SpriteKit game development and mix and match techniques to customize your game This step-by-step practical guide will teach you to build games from scratch using little-known tips and strategies for maximum fun Who This Book Is For If you wish to create and publish fun iOS games using Swift, then this book is for you. You should be familiar with basic programming concepts. However, no prior game development or Apple ecosystem experience is required. What You Will Learn Deliver powerful graphi...
Description of the Product • Relevance to All Exams: Whether you are aspiring for a central government job, a state-level position, or aiming for prestigious examinations like UPSC, this guide is meticulously crafted to cater to the needs of all aspirants. • Extensive Practice: With over 1300 practice questions, this guide provides ample opportunities for you to hone your skills and reinforce your understanding of the subject matter. • Comprehensive Study Material: Each chapter is accompanied by detailed notes covering all the essential information relevant to the exams. These notes are structured to help you grasp the concepts effectively and retain them for the examination day. • E...