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Last Days of the Concorde: The Crash of Flight 4590 and the End of Supersonic Passenger Travel

Samme Chittum · Smithsonian Books
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

The gripping true tale of a devastating plane crash, the investigation into its causes, and the race to prevent similar disasters in the future.On July 25, 2000, a Concorde, the world's fastest passenger plane, was taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris when it suddenly...
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The Magic of Children's Gardens: Inspiring Through Creative Design

Lolly Tai · Temple University Press
Pages: 359
Format: Hardcover

Children's gardens are magical places where kids can interact with plants, see where food and fibers grow, and experience the role of birds, butterflies, and bees in nature. These gardens do more than just expose youngsters to outdoor environments, they also provide marvelous teaching...
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Patent Pending in 24 Hours

Richard Stim Attorney · NOLO
Pages: 472
Format: Paperback

Everything you need to protect your invention now Ready to stamp "patent pending" on your invention? Then you need to file a provisional patent application (PPA) , an inexpensive way to claim your invention - and buy yourself time to determine whether it's worthwhile to pursue...
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Climate-Wise Landscaping: Practical Actions for a Sustainable Future

SUSAN REED · New Society Publishers
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Predictions about future effects of climate change range from mild to dire - but we're already seeing warmer winters, hotter summers, and more extreme storms. Proposed solutions often seem expensive and complex, and can leave us as individuals at a loss, wondering what, if anything,...
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