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Название: 100 Things to Know About Inventions
Автор: Clive Gifford
Издательство: Happy Yak
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 13 Мб
Язык: английский / English

How do you sum upthe world's amazing inventions in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From helicopters to fireworks, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to inspiring inventions from history to the modern day. Basically, everything you need to know in a nut shell. Along with some expected inventions, such as trains and Internet, you'll also discover less predictable inventions that will give you a fresh perspective. With balloons and submarine, you can explore the risks some inventors had to take. Through paper and pencil imagine how such seemingly simple objects would have been groundbreaking at the time of invention; whereas some inventions, such as skates, had a very funny beginning! With a clean, contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100 words of text.

Название: Reader's Digest Health Secrets for Long Life
Автор: Reader's Digest
Издательство: Trusted Media
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 39 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Simple changes or additions to your diet, exercise habits, and daily routine can boost your physical and mental health at every stage of life. Did you know that dried fruits can help banish brain fog? That a daily does of aspirin may help prevent cancer? That honey treats hangovers? These are just a few of the hundreds of tips and facts contained in Reader’s Digest Health Secrets for Long Life. Here you’ll find information from around the world on special diets, prescription drugs, herbal medicine, and home remedies as well as the safest and most effective treatments to include in this easy-to-use family health reference.

Название: Burnt Toast and Other Disasters: A Book of Heroic Hacks, Fabulous Fixes, and Secret Sauces
Автор: Cal Peternell
Издательство: William Morrow
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 30 Мб
Язык: английский / English

A gifty, funny, and practical guide to transforming the most lackluster of ingredients into a delicious meal, making bad food good and making good food even better, from the author of the New York Times bestselling and IACP Award–winning Twelve Recipes. Dinner is looking meh. Maybe the stove was left unattended for just a second too long for your original plan; maybe the on-sale meat at the supermarket isn’t looking quite worth the savings after two days in the fridge. Do you waste food and time trying to start from scratch, or money ordering takeout? No, you face up to the facts, step up your game, and transform that cooking conundrum into a delicious meal. The best way to do that? Follow the guidance of Cal Peternell, a chef coming out of the restaurant kitchen to meet cooks where they are with this funny, practical manual for making Bad Food Good.

Название: Cold War Warriors: Royal Australian Air Force P-3 Orion Operations 1968-1991
Автор: Ian Pearson
Издательство: Big Sky Publishing
ISBN: 1922488336
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Страниц: 590
Размер: 48,9 МБ
Язык: Английский

Cold War Warriors tells the little-known story of the operations by the Royal Australian Air Force's P-3 Orions during the latter years of the Cold War. The aircraft's largely low-profile missions, usually flown far from their base, were often shrouded by confidentiality. Now, access to declassified documents has allowed this story to be told.

Название: История стекла. От стеклянного оружия до стекол иллюминаторов космических кораблей
Автор: Сергей Песков
Издательство: Центрполиграф
Год: 2021
Формат: fb2, rtf
Размер: 12 Мб
Качество: Хорошее
Язык: Русский

Еще в каменном веке люди научились обрабатывать вулканическое стекло – обсидиан. Из него делали наконечники стрел, топоры и другой режущий инструмент! С той далекой поры этот уникальный материал эволюционировал рядом с человеком. Сегодня стекло является неотъемлемой частью каждого помещения, используется во внешней и внутренней отделке. Оно максимально увеличивает световые потоки и расширяет пространство. Возможности этого материала безграничны. Он прочен, экологически чист, долговечен, не горюч, относительно легко поддается резке и обработке.

Название: The Herb Book: The Most Complete Catalog of Herbs Ever Published
Автор: John Lust
Издательство: Dover Publications
Год: 2014
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 23 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The Herb Book provides a comprehensive resource for building a livelier, healthier, happier life. More than 2,000 listings offer remedies for ragged nerves, nightmares, and coughing fits as well as suggestions for adding spice to recipes, coloring fabrics, freshening breath, and a host of other benefits. Complete and concise descriptions of herbs, illustrated by more than 275 line drawings, offer the most comprehensive catalog of "miracle plants" ever published. Written by an expert and pioneer in the field, this easy-to-use reference features three parts. The first presents introductory historical information and background for using the rest of the book. The second part features individual numbered listings of medicinal plants with their botanical descriptions and uses. The third part emphasizes the variety of uses for the plants listed in Part 2, including mixtures for medicinal treatments, nutritious and culinary plants, cosmetic and aromatic purposes, plant dyes, and other applications. The book concludes with a captivating look at plant-related astrology, lore, and legends.

Название: Иосифлянство: Течение в Русской Православной Церкви
Автор: Шкаровский М.В.
Издательство: СПб.: Научно-информационный центр «Мемориал»
Год: 1999
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 399
Размер: 23 mb
Язык: русский

Настоящая книга посвящена малоизученным аспектам церковной истории XX века - иосифлянскому течению, одному из течений в русской православной церкви легальной и полулегальной анти-сергианской оппозиции, выступившей против фактического подчинения Церкви государству. В книге использованы материалы из исторических и партийных архивов и также из архивов репрессивных органов. Даны подробные биографические материалы иерархов, священников, монахов. Книга предназначена для специалистов по новейшей истории, историков церкви, а также для всех, кто интересуется отечественным прошлым.

Название: Наука и Техника
Издательство: Возрождение
Год / месяц: 2021 / Декабрь
Номер: 12 (186)
Формат: True PDF
Размер: 13 Мб
Страниц: 68
Язык: русский

«Наука и Техника» - журнал, содержащий разнообразную информацию от ведущих ученых и специалистов в отраслях военной, технической, исторической и научной тематики. Издание освещает вопросы научно-технического прогресса в вооруженных силах, публикует материалы о развитии современного оружия, технической подготовке, эксплуатации боевой техники, истории вооруженных сил, войн и военных конфликтов, аналитические обзоры.

Название: Wild Edible Mushrooms: Tips and Recipes for Every Mushroom Hunter
Автор: Hope Miller
Издательство: Falcon Guides
Год: 2011
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 11 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The essential guide for seeking and savoring North America’s edible species. Mushrooms are an excellent source of natural food: They have few calories and are abundant, free for the taking, and fun to forage. This handy guide clearly explains not only how to identify them but also how to prepare them for your next meal. Whether you are an experienced mushroom hunter or an amateur naturalist, Wild Edible Mushrooms will help you find, harvest, prepare, and enjoy North American wild mushrooms. Inside are detailed descriptions and color photos of forty edible mushrooms (plus dangerous lookalikes to avoid)—including scientific and common names, habitat, odor, taste, fruiting time, and more—followed by more than 100 recipes. These include delicious appetizers, soups, salads, and hearty entrees.

Название: The Must Have German Cookbook with Pictures: Treat Yourself to Cook Traditional German Dishes at Home
Автор: Logan King
Издательство: Logan King
Год: 2022
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 76
Размер: 12,6 МБ
Язык: Английский

Want to enjoy traditional German food without having to travel to Germany or spending a lot of money at a German restaurant?
This cookbook will present you 30 German recipes you can make at home, allowing you to enjoy the taste of Germany at the comfort of your home.