For nearly half a century, Americans have been haunted by the brutal murder of the nation's 35th president, John F. Kennedy. They have sought a satisfying answer to the question, Who was responsible? This book searches for the answer by using fresh accounts and the latest evidence from CIA operatives, medical doctors, and ballistic experts.
This book starts with the big picture, relating Einstein's famous mass-energy formula E = mc2 to the global climate, and then proceeds to examine the structure and dynamics of the atmosphere, from the synoptic scale through to the microscale, including the interaction of living things with their environment. It covers a range of topics from the laboratory to the field, including the analysis of thermodynamic diagrams and dispersion of pollutan...
In recent years, the use of steroids tobuild aplayer's strength, endurance, and overall performance has called into question the careers and ethicsof countlessprofessional and amateurathletes. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines How Serious a Problem is Steroid Use? How Dangerous are Steroids? Should Steroids Testing and Laws Be Strengthened? How Can Steroid Use Be Prevented?
Experts estimate thatglobal disaster response reaches at least 30million people each year and yet needs always seem to exceed resources. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines How Does the World Respond to Disasters? How Does the U.S. Respond to Natural Disasters? Is the U.S. Prepared for Manmade Disasters? How Can Disaster Response Be Improved?
Conventional gear" refers to the traditional configuration of an airplane's landing gear with a wheel mounted on the very tail of the craft. Focusing on teaching pilots to overcome some of the difficulties of taildragger aircraft, this guide teaches critical skills for controlling the plane on takeoff, landing without bouncing the aircraft, and handling the craft on the ground. In addition to the theory and dynamics and the piloting techniques...
The night flying techniques outlined in this guide prepare pilots for the unique considerations involved with night operations of an aircraft. Information and practical techniques are included on instruments, weather, and human factors, including night vision, fatigue, and hypoxia. The regulations governing night operations, preflight preparations, aircraft and airport lighting, cross-country planning, and emergency situations are covered.
