In geometry, a diameter of a circle is any straight line segment that passes through the center of the circle and whose endpoints lie on the circle. It can also be defined as the longest chord of the circle. Both definitions are also valid for the diameter of a sphere. The word "diameter" is derived from Greek language διάμετρος ( diametros), "diameter of a circle", from δια- ( dia-), "across, through" μέτρον ( metron), "measure". Online Etymology Dictionary It is often abbreviated ..
This lively debate erupted when two scientists, each examining the muscle contractions of a dissected frog in contact with metal, came up with opposing but experimentally valid explanations of the phenomenon. Luigi Galvani, a doctor and physiologist, belie..
For his Matador Artist''s Portfolio, Valdés dismantles and reconstructs Velázquez''s portrait of the Infanta Maria Theresa in six interpretations that vary in idiom from the Cubistic to the abstract. Text in Spanish only.
Violet Minturn is the privileged daughter of the American madam of the city's most exclusive courtesan house. But when the Ching dynasty is overturned, Violet is separated from her mother in a cruel act of chicanery and forced to become a ?virgin cour..
When the vault is opened, however, there''s someone already there that no one could have ever expected -- the skeleton of a burlesque queen who disappeared thirty years ago!With the help of private detective Max Bittersohn, it''s up to ..
He kissed her the way he''d run her down, conquering her, taking her.A priceless plan. An illicit attraction. Seven years ago, billionaire-turned-bodyguard Elijah Hunt lost everything he had-his family, his future-and now he wants revenge. But wh..
Clean styling and creative engineering have created a tremendous buzz around the Volt, which is unlike any electric car to date. Chevrolet Volt takes you behind the scenes of the car''s development from concept to finished product. With unprecede..
The PINV2 will deliver an efficient power to a wide variety of household AC products or electronic appliance reliably from the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle or boat, or directly from a 12 Volt battery to serve such as most TVs, VCRs, Play Stations, Work L..
It features special anti-glare treatment. The System comprises of 4.3"" LCD color screen and combines normal mirror image and reversing rear camera image. Monitor attaches in place of most originally equipped factory rearview mirrors. The mirror can be ins..
This unit contains a 5 volt USB output, modified sine wave and thermal shutdown. It also features reverse polarity protection, low voltage shutdown, low voltage alarm and external fuse. In addition, the CPI880 has 2 grounded AC receptacles, and direct- to ..
It has switches in both hot and neutral lines and provides one hand operation with maximum 600 volt AC. The switch is UL listed and mounts in upto 0.16"" (4.00mm) thick panel. 9077 Features: 3 Position Switch, 120/240 Volt AC Sources, Connect Different AC ..
The SpeedSafe® assisted opening mechanism allow to open blade smoothly and easily with flipper. A frame lock ensures the blade stays securely open during use and closes easily. The pocketclip can be configured for tip-up or tip-down carry and the handle..
It is pink in colour and features a multi coloured display. It comes with a 110 volt power supply that will work with 220 volt transformers. It is equipped with a banshee-rivaling audio alarm that reaches an ear-piercing 113 decibels. As if that isn't bad ..
