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  Butte and the 1918 Influenza...

  Janelle M Olberding

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  A historian recounts how influenza brought decimation and struggle to the Treasure State’s most prosperous city.In 1918, Butte, Montana, was an incomparable city. But by the end of the year, it would be forever changed by a deadly pandemic. The Spanish flu swept across the country, killing some 675,000 Americans before year’s end. Some of the country’s highest mortality rates occurred in its cities—including Philadelphia, San Francisco, Boston, and Butte. In less than six months, the virus killed almost two percent of Butte’s residents and overwhelmed public health systems. In this volume, author Janelle Olberding recounts the emotional struggle of the men and women who fought against, suffered from, and succumbed to influenza on the “Richest Hill on Earth.” It is a gripping tale of experimental treatments, civil unrest, death, and human resilience.

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  How to Grow Rich with The Power...

  Praveen Kumar, Prashant Kumar

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  You can become a millionaire or even a billionaire by simply understanding and applying the ‘the power of compounding’ principle. It requires no special skill. Virtually anyone can do it. No wonder Einstein called it the ‘Eighth Wonder’.In this audiobook, best-selling authors Praveen & Prashant Kumar explain the true power behind compounding, which most people fail to understand and become rich.If it is so simple then why are there so few millionaires in this world? This is because most of us learnt about compound interest at school. We also did a few sums but no one ever explained to us either its power or application. Our teachers and parents would be millionaires if they understood or had any comprehension of its awesome power.This audiobook will answer the following vital aspects of compounding that no one explained to you:What is tunnelling effect?What is critical mass in compounding?How a dollar a day can turn you into a millionaire?How you can go broke with the reverse power of compounding?How to find dollars to invest?How to leverage for higher returns?How inflation effects compounding?How to harness the power of compounding?This audiobook will teach and empower you to use ‘the power of compounding’ and grow exceedingly rich within your lifetime.Once you listen to this audiobook being a millionaire will not be just a dream but a reality.

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  The Great Texas Wind Rush - How...

  Kate Galbraith, Asher Price

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  From two environmental journalists, “the improbable story of how the oil and gas state became the nation’s wind-power leader” (The Texas Observer).   In the late 1990s, West Texas was full of rundown towns and pumpjacks, aging reminders of the oil rush of an earlier era. Today, the towns are thriving as 300-foot-tall wind turbines tower above those pumpjacks. Wind energy has become Texas’s latest boom. How did this dramatic transformation happen in a state that fights federal environmental policies at every turn? In The Great Texas Wind Rush, environmental reporters Kate Galbraith and Asher Price tell the compelling story of a group of unlikely dreamers and innovators, politicos and profiteers. The tale spans a generation and more, and it begins with the early wind pioneers, precocious idealists who saw opportunity after the 1970s oil crisis. Operating in an economy accustomed to exploiting natural resources and always looking for the next big thing, their ideas eventually led to surprising partnerships between entrepreneurs and environmentalists, as everyone from Enron executives to T. Boone Pickens, as well as Ann Richards, George W. Bush and Rick Perry, ended up backing the new technology. In this down-to-earth account, the authors explain the policies and science that propelled the “windcatters” to reap the great harvest of Texas wind. They also explore what the future holds for this relentless resource that is changing the face of Texas energy.   “Enjoyable to read. . . . I learned something on every page.” —Michael Webber, Associate Director, Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Texas at Austin   “A thoughtful, valuable story for anyone who cares about renewable energy or climate change.” ―The Associated Press

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  ASTRONOMY 101 - The Introductory...

  Darrell Ason

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  Avoid the Stargazing Pitfalls and Learn Everything You Need to Know About Astronomy Without the Complicated Mumbo Jumbo! - This Guide Makes Astronomy So Simple and Entertaining, Even a Child Will Love ItInterested in the universe?Our solar system?How about stargazing and astronomy?If you're nodding your head, then Astronomy 101 is the book for you!It can be really intimidating to try and learn about astronomy if you're a beginner. There's so much information out there, and it can be hard to know where to start.Not to mention, so many books out there go into heavy mathematics and physics equations that are just too complicated and boring. It's almost as if there aren't any books written for casual stargazers who just want to learn about pretty constellations.But not anymore!This introductory guide will motivate and engage you in this fascinating subject. Written in a conversational style, this book contains definitions and explanations about the universe, our solar system, and recommended tools for observation - but always in a laid-back and easy-to-understand manner.In this guide, you will:. Unlock the universe!: This is the perfect beginner’s guide to explore and learn about everything the cosmos have to offer while having lots of fun.. Skip the complicated stuff: Get right into the exciting and entertaining parts of stargazing by skipping all the physical and mathematical formulas.. Inspire youngsters to pick up this hobby: Help your children get into astrology too so that it can be a fun family activity for everyone! Spend more time together and bond while doing what you love.. Avoid the pitfalls of stargazing: You’ll never have to worry about running into a wall or falling out of love with this amazing subject.. And more!We'll also show you how to stargaze on your own, without expensive equipment or classes. With our easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be able to explore the night sky like a pro in no time!

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  Aerial Warfare - The Battle for...

  Frank Ledwidge

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  Aerial warfare has dominated western war-making for over 100 years, and despite regular announcements of its demise, it shows no sign of becoming obsolete. Frank Ledwidge offers a sweeping look at the history of air warfare, introducing the major battles, crises, and controversies where air power has taken center stage, and the changes in technology and air power capabilities over time. Highlighting the role played by air power in the First and Second World Wars, he also sheds light on the lesser-known theaters where the roles of air forces have been clearly decisive in conflicts, in Africa, South America, and Asia. 
  Along the way, Ledwidge asks key questions about the roles air power can deliver, and whether it is conceptually different from other forms of combat. Considering whether bombing has ever been truly effective, he discusses whether wars can be won from the air, and concludes by analyzing whether there is a future for manned air power, or if it is inevitable that drones will dominate twenty-first-century war in the air.

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  Pilgrims of the Air - The Story...

  John Wilson Foster

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  The story of the rapid and brutal extinction of the Passenger Pigeon, once so abundant that they 'blotted out the sky', until the last bird died on 1st September 1914. It is also an evocative story of wild America - the allure of its natural 'productions', its ruthless exploitation, and a morality tale for our times.

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