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41 produkter
About Time
A History of Civilization in Twelve Clocks
Av David Rooney
Häftad, 2022
137 kr
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'An utterly dazzling book, the best piece of history I have read for a long time' Jerry Brotton, author of A History of the World in Twelve Maps'Not merely an horologist's delight, but an ingenious meditation on the nature and symbolism of time-keeping itself' Richard HolmesThe measurement of time …
Big Hop
The first flight across the Atlantic and the ordinary heroes who risked their lives for it
Av David Rooney
Häftad, 2026
155 kr
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A non-stop flight across the Atlantic might seem routine today. But it is only possible because of those who went first.‘Vivid and compelling’ John Lancaster‘A delectable serving of escapist nostalgia’ The Times, Book of the WeekNewfoundland, 1919. Buffeted by winds, an unwieldy aircraft – made …
About Time
A History of Civilization in Twelve Clocks
Av David Rooney
E-bok, 2021
108 kr
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'An utterly dazzling book, the best piece of history I have read for a long time' Jerry Brotton, author of A History of the World in Twelve Maps'Not merely an horologist's delight, but an ingenious meditation on the nature and symbolism of time-keeping itself' Richard HolmesThe measurement of time …
About Time
A History of Civilization in Twelve Clocks
Av David Rooney
Ljudbok, 2021
171 kr
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Brought to you by Penguin. Since the dawn of civilisation, we have kept time. But time has always been against us. From the city sundials of ancient Rome to the era of the smartwatch, clocks have been used throughout history to wield power, make money, govern citizens and keep control. Sometimes, …
Spaces of Congestion and Traffic
Politics and Technologies in Twentieth-Century London
Av David Rooney
Häftad, 2020
690 kr
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This book provides a political history of urban traffic congestion in the twentieth century, and explores how and why experts from a range of professional disciplines have attempted to solve what they have called ‘the traffic problem’.It draws on case studies of historical traffic projects in …
About Time - A History of Civilization in Twelve Clocks
Av David Rooney
Inbunden, 2021
342 kr
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Wisdom and Management in the Knowledge Economy
Av David Rooney, Bernard McKenna m. fl.
Inbunden, 2010
2591 kr
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Today there are more technology, technologists, knowledge and experts than at any time in human history; but from a global perspective, it is difficult to argue that this accumulation of knowledge and technology has put the world in an unambiguously better position than it was in the past. Business …
Spaces of Congestion and Traffic
Politics and Technologies in Twentieth-Century London
Av David Rooney
E-bok, 2018
796 kr
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This book provides a political history of urban traffic congestion in the twentieth century, and explores how and why experts from a range of professional disciplines have attempted to solve what they have called ‘the traffic problem’. It draws on case studies of historical traffic projects in …
Spaces of Congestion and Traffic
Politics and Technologies in Twentieth-Century London
Av David Rooney
E-bok, 2018
838 kr
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This book provides a political history of urban traffic congestion in the twentieth century, and explores how and why experts from a range of professional disciplines have attempted to solve what they have called ‘the traffic problem’. It draws on case studies of historical traffic projects in …
Elgar Encyclopedia of Wisdom Research
Av David Rooney, Justin P. Brienza m. fl.
Inbunden, 2026
5096 kr
Kommande
This Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive understanding of what wisdom is, why it is important and how it can be cultivated. Leading experts present fundamental and applied research on wisdom, supplementing contemporary studies with enduring ancient traditions.Acknowledging that there several …
Wisdom and Management in the Knowledge Economy
Av Peter Liesch, Bernard McKenna m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
963 kr
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Today there are more technology, technologists, knowledge and experts than at any time in human history; but from a global perspective, it is difficult to argue that this accumulation of knowledge and technology has put the world in an unambiguously better position than it was in the past. Business …
Wisdom and Management in the Knowledge Economy
Av Peter Liesch, Bernard McKenna m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
933 kr
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Today there are more technology, technologists, knowledge and experts than at any time in human history; but from a global perspective, it is difficult to argue that this accumulation of knowledge and technology has put the world in an unambiguously better position than it was in the past. Business …
Wisdom and Management in the Knowledge Economy
Av David Rooney, Bernard McKenna m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
818 kr
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Today there are more technology, technologists, knowledge and experts than at any time in human history; but from a global perspective, it is difficult to argue that this accumulation of knowledge and technology has put the world in an unambiguously better position than it was in the past. Business …
Spaces of Congestion and Traffic
Politics and Technologies in Twentieth-Century London
Av David Rooney
Inbunden, 2018
2516 kr
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This book provides a political history of urban traffic congestion in the twentieth century, and explores how and why experts from a range of professional disciplines have attempted to solve what they have called ‘the traffic problem’.It draws on case studies of historical traffic projects in …
About Time – A History of Civilization in Twelve Clocks
A History of Civilization in Twelve Clocks
Av David Rooney
Häftad, 2022
256 kr
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For thousands of years, people of all cultures have made and used clocks, from the city sundials of ancient Rome to the medieval water clocks of imperial China, hourglasses fomenting revolution in the Middle Ages, the Stock Exchange clock of Amsterdam in 1611, Enlightenment observatories in India, …
The Big Hop – The First Non–stop Flight Across the Atlantic Ocean and Into the Future
The First Non-stop Flight Across the Atlantic Ocean and Into the Future
Av David Rooney
Inbunden, 2025
258 kr
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In 1919, in Newfoundland, four teams of aviators came from Britain to compete in "the Big Hop": an audacious race to be the first to fly, nonstop, across the Atlantic Ocean. One pair of competitors was forced to abandon the journey halfway, and two pairs never made it into the air. Only one team, …
Big Hop
The First Non-stop Flight Across the Atlantic Ocean and Into the Future
Av David Rooney
Häftad, 2026
266 kr
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In 1919, in Newfoundland, four teams of aviators came from Britain to compete in "the Big Hop": an audacious race to be the first to fly, nonstop, across the Atlantic Ocean. One pair of competitors was forced to abandon the journey halfway, and two pairs never made it into the air. Only one team, …
Mad Mike
A Life of Brigadier Michael Calvert
Av David Rooney
Häftad, 2022
171 kr
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Anyone with the slightest knowledge of the Burma campaign of 1942-45 will have heard not only of General Orde Wingate and the Chindits, but also of Mad Mike Calvert, Wingates most intrepid column commander.His success in Burma, followed by his time with the SAS in Europe, had made Calvert one of …
History of Guerilla Warfare
Insurgents, Patriots and Terrorists from Sun Tzu to Bin Laden
Av David Rooney
Inbunden, 2024
271 kr
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Throughout history, conflicts have given rise to unconventional forms of warfare, often propelled by personal, religious, tribal, or national ambitions. Historian David Rooney highlights pivotal figures such as the Maccabees, Napoleon, the Boer Wars, Michael Collins, Mao Tse Tung, T. E. Lawrence, …
History of Guerilla Warfare
Insurgents, Patriots and Terrorists from Sun Tzu to Bin Laden
Av David Rooney
E-bok, 2024
149 kr
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A must-read for those intrigued by the ever-shifting landscape of unconventional warfare and its profound impact on contemporary global dynamics Throughout history, conflicts have given rise to unconventional forms of warfare, often propelled by personal, religious, tribal, or national ambitions. …
Mad Mike
A Life of Brigadier Michael Calvert
Av David Rooney
E-bok, 2021
126 kr
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This penetrating biography tells the story of his life including his exploits in Norway and the early Commandos. It also uncovers new evidence revealing that his court martial was unjust.
Surrender at New Orleans
General Sir Harry Smith in the Peninsula and America
Av Michael Scott, David Rooney
E-bok, 2021
130 kr
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General Sir Harry Smith won the lifelong respect and affection of the Duke of Wellington. Famously married to the Spanish beauty, Juana, after the siege of Badajoz in 1812, they served together to the end of the Peninsula war. With the French defeated, Harry left with the British expedition to …
Soy Boy Beta Cuck
Primal Rhetoric and the Rise of Right-Wing Carnivorism
Av S. Marek Muller, David Rooney m. fl.
Inbunden, 2027
1117 kr
Kommande
Recently, certain questions about meat and its direct correlation to "manhood" have proliferated internet spaces in America. Is eating meat inherently "manly"? Is avoiding it a sign of being "beta"? Are soy protein and cell-cultured meat harbingers of civilizational decay? And, somehow, does the …
Soy Boy Beta Cuck
Primal Rhetoric and the Rise of Right-Wing Carnivorism
Av S. Marek Muller, David Rooney m. fl.
Häftad, 2027
259 kr
Kommande
Recently, certain questions about meat and its direct correlation to "manhood" have proliferated internet spaces in America. Is eating meat inherently "manly"? Is avoiding it a sign of being "beta"? Are soy protein and cell-cultured meat harbingers of civilizational decay? And, somehow, does the …
Big Hop
The First Non-stop Flight Across the Atlantic and Into the Future
Av David Rooney
E-bok, 2025
205 kr
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A non-stop flight across the Atlantic might seem routine today. But it is only possible because of those who went first.‘Vivid and compelling’ John Lancaster‘A delectable serving of escapist nostalgia’ The Times, Book of the WeekNewfoundland, 1919. Buffeted by winds, an unwieldy aircraft – made …
Big Hop
The First Non-stop Flight Across the Atlantic and Into the Future
Av David Rooney
Ljudbok, 2025
186 kr
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Brought to you by Penguin. A non-stop flight across the Atlantic might seem routine today. But it is only possible because of those who went first. Newfoundland, 1919. Buffeted by winds, an unwieldy aircraft struggled to take to the air. Cramped side by side in its open cockpit were two men, …
Handbook on the Knowledge Economy, Volume Two
Av Tim Kastelle, Greg Hearn m. fl.
E-bok, 2012
887 kr
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This thoroughly revised second edition of the Handbook on the Knowledge Economy expands the range of issues presented in the first edition and reflects important new progress in research about knowledge economies. Readers with interests in managing knowledge- and innovation-intensive businesses and …
In Love & War
The Lives and Marriage of General Harry and Lady Smith
Av Michael Scott, David Rooney
E-bok, 2009
173 kr
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An absorbing historical biography of the couple wed amid the chaos of the Napoleonic wars and their adventures from Europe to Asia to South Africa. The manner of their meeting was unprecedented. In 1812, during the lawless mayhem that followed the capture of Badajoz, Spain, by Wellington, a …
Big Hop
The First Non-stop Flight Across the Atlantic and Into the Future
Av David Rooney
Inbunden, 2025
242 kr
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A non-stop flight across the Atlantic might seem routine today. But it is only possible because of those who went first.'Capturing not only the perils faced by the intrepid airmen who attempted the flight, but also their humanity' JOHN LANCASTER, author of The Great Air RaceNewfoundland, 1919. …
