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From Finland to Niagara Falls

Author : Markku Löytönen

Publisher : City of Light Publishing

Page : 86 pages

File Size : 18,2 MB

Release : 2024-09-24

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1942483155

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The fascinating untold story of Finnish scientist and explorer Pehr Kalm, who in 1750, became the first scientist to visit and study Niagara Falls. Sent by the famous Swedish natural historian Carl Linnaeus to research the New World, Kalm' s task was to collect samples and write descriptions for Linnaeus. His exciting expedition lasted three and a half years, and its impact on the natural sciences was groundbreaking. Kalm described all that he saw: the landscape and geography, colonists' settlements and customs, Indians and slaves, and of course, many plants and animals. His scientific report on Niagara Falls was the first, and it was published by Benjamin Franklin. Two states have named their state flowers after him, and the Virginia creeper, which he brought back from his travels, now grows all over Finland.The book' s brilliant illustrations offer an accurate and engaging picture of Kalm' s journey, and the text is enriched by passages from Kalm' s own travel journal. From Finland to Niagara Falls is an illustrated history book for the young and the curious of all ages.



The Niagara Book

Author : William Dean Howells

Publisher : Buffalo [N.Y.] : Underhill and Nichols

Page : 254 pages

File Size : 40,86 MB

Release : 1893

Category : Buffalo (N.Y.)

ISBN :

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Modern Finland

Author : Harald Haarmann

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 39,83 MB

Release : 2016-10-04

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1476625654

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Providing a multifaceted view of modern Finland, this book describes its history, culture, language, geography, natural history and the mythology of early peoples. Topics include Fenno-Scandia inhabitants and their environment, traditional naturalism and modern environmentalism, and the salient features of "Finnishness," including an analysis of the Finnish educational system and gender equality. Finland's art, architecture and music are highlighted, along with its peace-keeping missions worldwide. The country's several ethnic groups and their languages are discussed--the Saami, Finns, Finland-Swedes, Russian-speaking peoples, Jews and Gypsies. The author examines Finland's late but rapid development in commerce and industry, with a focus on the history of Nokia Corporation, which grew from a 19th-century manufacturer of pulpwood and rubber boots to a 21st-century international digital communications company.



Paper

Author : American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Publisher :

Page : 1044 pages

File Size : 23,44 MB

Release : 1923

Category : Mechanical engineering

ISBN :

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The Niagara Falls Guide

Author :

Publisher :

Page : 122 pages

File Size : 29,19 MB

Release : 1850

Category : Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.)

ISBN :

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Thermal Energy

Author : Yatish T. Shah

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 1112 pages

File Size : 42,80 MB

Release : 2018-01-12

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1315305933

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The book details sources of thermal energy, methods of capture, and applications. It describes the basics of thermal energy, including measuring thermal energy, laws of thermodynamics that govern its use and transformation, modes of thermal energy, conventional processes, devices and materials, and the methods by which it is transferred. It covers 8 sources of thermal energy: combustion, fusion (solar) fission (nuclear), geothermal, microwave, plasma, waste heat, and thermal energy storage. In each case, the methods of production and capture and its uses are described in detail. It also discusses novel processes and devices used to improve transfer and transformation processes.



Finland Review

Author :

Publisher :

Page : 278 pages

File Size : 40,65 MB

Release : 1919

Category : Finland

ISBN :

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100 Faces from Finland

Author : Ulpu Marjomaa

Publisher : Finnish Literature Society

Page : 640 pages

File Size : 27,72 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN :

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100 Faces From Finland contains a series of individual biographical studies dedicated to those who, in their own spheres of life, have made important contributions to the development of Finnish society. The articles came into being as part of the National Biography of Finland, which contains 6000 brief biographies edited by the Finnish Historical Society. The collection is not just an introduction to individuals, however, as the closely interwoven articles provide an overall view of Finland's human resources and expertise over the centuries. The book's time span stretches through three different cultural and political ages: The Middle Ages until 1809, when Finland was a part of the Swedish Realm; from 1809 to 1917, when it was a Russian Grand Duchy; and since 1917 when it has been an independent state. The collection contains, in equal proportions, people who are well-known for their contributions to society, and those who are famous in the arts and sciences. Political life is represented by the Presidents of the Republic, and the less exalted ranks of society by church builders and hunters. Cultural figures known to an international public -- from the architect Alvar Aalto to the composer Jean Sibelius or from the painter Helene Schjerfbeck to the glass artist Tapio Wirkkala -- are also presented in the book.



Beyond My Wildest Dreams

Author : Jack French

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 167 pages

File Size : 39,20 MB

Release : 2012-06

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1477121676

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About the Book Growing up among the rich and famous in Beverly Hills, California, in the forties and fifties wasn't what you would expect. Time and circumstances have changed the world dramatically since then steering his life in directions he could never have imagined. That's what this book is about, life as he has lived it, from schoolboy to CEO of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. With anecdotal detail he shares his recollections of his boyhood hometown, working for America's greatest volunteer organization and the journey that took him there and beyond. He reveals his business philosophies and life lessons as he shared them with his staff and family.



Amazing Facts: The Huge Book of Amazing Facts & Interesting Stuff 2023

Author : Jenny Kellett

Publisher : Bellanova Books

Page : 342 pages

File Size : 41,60 MB

Release : 2023-01-28

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 6197695723

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Already in its seventh edition, Jenny Kellett brings you her bestselling HUGE Book of Amazing Facts, updated for 2023. Chock-full of incredible, curious, and mind-blowing Facts, you'll be able to impress your friends or simply improve your knowledge with over 800 of only the very best hand-picked trivia facts. The facts are divided into categories for easy reference. Whether you're into sports, history, science or something a little bit bizarre—there are hundreds of amazing facts for you. Did you know... - The word 'quarantine' comes from quarantena, meaning 40 days in old Venetian. During the Black Plague, the Venetians imposed a 40-day ban on arrivals into the city. - 'Mountain Dew' was once a slang term for moonshine (homemade whiskey) in the south of the US and parts of the UK. - Neil Armstrong and his Apollo 11 colleagues had to go through US Customs when they landed back on Earth from the moon. - The time difference between the Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex is greater than the time difference between Tyrannosaurus Rex and the first humans. - In ancient Egypt, Pharaohs would smear their servants with honey so that they would attract the flies. Discover these amazing facts and hundreds more in The Huge Book of Amazing Facts and Interesting Stuff 2023. It's the ideal gift for children (12+) and adults. Give the gift of knowledge with the internet's most up-to-date fact book.