Arthur Casagrande (August 28, 1902 – September 6, 1981) was an Austrian-born American civil engineer who made important contributions to the fields of engineering geology and geotechnical engineering during its infancy. Renowned for his ingenious designs of soil testing apparatus and fundamental research on and soil liquefaction, he is also credited for developing the soil mechanics teaching programme at Harvard University during the early 1930s that has since been modelled in many universities around th..
Dedicating one short chapter to each, Casagrande brings her subject to life, teaching English usage through lively and amusing personal anecdotes. Mortal Syntax includes such chapters as: ? "I wish I was taller" ? "I am continuously watching Simpsons rerun..
Mike Carey (Lucifer, The Unwritten) and artist Elena Casagrande (Hulk, Hack/Slash) continue to tell amazing stories in this critically acclaimed fifth volume of SUICIDE RISK.
The different functions of the left and right hemispheres of the brain have been studied with renewed interest in recent years, as scholars explore applications to new areas, new measuring techniques, and new theoretical approaches. This volume provides a ..
1911. By Way of Potosi With notes on Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru and 80 illustrations and maps. Contents: Pernambuco and Bahia; Rio, Santos, and Brazilian Trade; Buenos Aires; Argentine Independence and Spanish-American Solidarity; The Tucu..
The C70 Mini Mak is recognized for being compact, easy to use, and applicable for both terrestrial (land) and astronomical operation. In addition, the C70 spotting scope includes a built-in zoom eyepiece capable of 90x magnification and a tabletop tripod w..
It is used for terrestrial photography and short exposure lunar and planetary photography. T-Adapter - Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes Features: Product # 93633-A, Telescope T-Adapter, Attaches 35mm SLR Camera to Telescopes, Threads Onto The Rear Cell, Used ..
Provides excellent protection
Multiple exterior / interior pockets and compartments
Separate padded tablet slot
Secure velcro closure
Lightweight, ultra-slim and easy to carry all day
Compatible with Microsoft Surface Pro & RT
Padded interior divider with elastic band & velcro closure for secure placement
Multiple front, back, interior, side, flap pockets and slots with velcro and zipper closures
Durable canvas material and adjustabl..
The Celestron 12046 have NexStar hand control that offers multiple language programming. The improved motor offer more torque and can handle slight load imbalances with ease. It's lightweight materials and compact design make this telescope with the portab..
With two Velcro straps and four self-adhesive Velcro pads for added safety, you can be assured that the solar filter cannot be accidentally knocked off and will provide Solar Safe, ISO compliant viewing. EclipSmart Solar Filter Features: Product # 94244, S..
The Celestron 12079 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical design is ideal for imagers and visual observers looking for a telescope that is much more portable than the reflector or refractor.It's lightweight materials, compact design and astroimaging technology make t..
The C5 spotting scope is a versatile instrument and with 20 feet of near focus it allows you to observe plant life, wildlife, birds or insects with ease and it can also be used as an astronomical telescope. With 5 inches huge aperture, the spotter allows i..