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Built For Speed

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Author : John A. Byers
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2009-07-01

Built For Speed written by John A. Byers and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-01 with Nature categories.

North America’s fastest mammal, the pronghorn can accelerate explosively from a standing start to a top speed of 60 miles per hour—but it can also cruise at 45 miles per hour for many miles. What accounts for the speed of this extraordinary animal, a denizen of the American outback, and what can be observed of this creature’s way of life? And what is it like to be a field biologist dedicating twenty years to studying this species? In Built for Speed, John A. Byers answers these questions as he draws an intimate portrait of the most charismatic resident of the American Great Plains. The National Bison Range in western Montana, established in 1908 to snatch bison from the brink of extinction, also inadvertently rescued the largest known remnant of Palouse Prairie. It is within this grassland habitat—home to meadowlarks, rattlesnakes, bighorn sheep, coyotes, elk, snipe, and a panoply of wildflowers—that Byers observes the pronghorn’s life from birth to death (a life often as brief as four days, sometimes as long as fifteen years) and from season to season. Readers will also experience the vicarious pleasures of a biologist who is eager to race a pronghorn in his truck, scrutinize bison dung through binoculars, and peer through the gathering dusk of a rainy evening to count the display dives of snipe. A vivid and memorable tale of a first-rate scientist’s twenty-year encounter with a magnificent animal, the story of the pronghorn is also a reminder of the crucial role we can play in preserving the fleeting life of the native American grassland.

Built For Speed World S Fastest Road Cars

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Author : Publications International
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-02-15

Built For Speed World S Fastest Road Cars written by Publications International and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-15 with categories.

Supercars

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Author : Publications International Ltd.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-08-15

Supercars written by Publications International Ltd. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-15 with categories.

Supercars is a 320-page hardcover book is compact and concise, covering the modern day's most powerful vehicles. Starting from 1990's Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to the powerful Mustangs, Supras, and EVs of the 2020s, Supercars showcases the transformations that have occurred in the automotive industry in recent decades. With just over 70 cars featured, this book takes a close look at each car with beautiful high-resolution photographs and descriptive articles that aren't afraid of the technical details. You'll get to know about your favorite sports cars and luxury cars, but also learn about today's revolutionary EVs, hybrids, and still to be manufactured prototypes. Approximately 7 x 7 inches.

The World S Fastest Cars

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Author : Nick Cook
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2000-08

The World S Fastest Cars written by Nick Cook and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest automobiles, describing the specific features and specifications of such cars as dragsters, Indianapolis 500 race cars, and the supersonic car.

The History Of Speed

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Author : Martin Roach
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2020-10-29

The History Of Speed written by Martin Roach and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-29 with Transportation categories.

'A special treat...The pictures and stories combine to provide a rich texture to telling the difficult story of why we chase speed like an addiction.' Valerie Thompson, the world's fastest female motorcycle racer Ever since we built machines that could transport us, there has been a desire to find ways to make them go faster. For some, going faster isn't enough - they want to be the fastest. This book celebrates those who have built the machines and driven them at ever greater speeds. This is The History of Speed. Bestselling motorsport writer Martin Roach tells the extraordinary story of those who have come to be obsessed by speed. From Camille Jenatzy, 'the Red Devil', who became the first man to drive at over 100kmh in 1899, through the golden age of Malcolm Campbell and his Bluebird, and on to the modern era of jet- and rocket-propelled cars, we have gone faster and faster. But this book is not just about these record-breakers, Roach also looks at the technology, the engines and the inventors who helped progress in speed at all levels, from Formula One to the supercars from the likes of Ferrari and Mercedes that are eagerly snapped up by collectors, rarely to be seen on the road. Accompanied by some of the most stunning images of the cars and those who made and drove them, Roach tells a wonderful story of innovation and invention. He talks to some of the great drivers to find out what inspires them to risk their lives, and finds out from engineers how they developed their ideas. Along the way, we hear some remarkable tale and anecdotes, but also find out how the pursuit of speed can also have its costs, with many tragic heroes and heroines falling along the way. If you've ever thrilled to the roar of a sports car engine, of loved the feel of the g-force as you accelerate away, or even looked on in wonder at a powerful engine, The History of Speed is a book that you will not want to miss out on.

Building In Security At Agile Speed

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Author : James Ransome
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2021-04-20

Building In Security At Agile Speed written by James Ransome and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-20 with Computers categories.

Today's high-speed and rapidly changing development environments demand equally high-speed security practices. Still, achieving security remains a human endeavor, a core part of designing, generating and verifying software. Dr. James Ransome and Brook S.E. Schoenfield have built upon their previous works to explain that security starts with people; ultimately, humans generate software security. People collectively act through a particular and distinct set of methodologies, processes, and technologies that the authors have brought together into a newly designed, holistic, generic software development lifecycle facilitating software security at Agile, DevOps speed. —Eric. S. Yuan, Founder and CEO, Zoom Video Communications, Inc. It is essential that we embrace a mantra that ensures security is baked in throughout any development process. Ransome and Schoenfield leverage their abundance of experience and knowledge to clearly define why and how we need to build this new model around an understanding that the human element is the ultimate key to success. —Jennifer Sunshine Steffens, CEO of IOActive Both practical and strategic, Building in Security at Agile Speed is an invaluable resource for change leaders committed to building secure software solutions in a world characterized by increasing threats and uncertainty. Ransome and Schoenfield brilliantly demonstrate why creating robust software is a result of not only technical, but deeply human elements of agile ways of working. —Jorgen Hesselberg, author of Unlocking Agility and Cofounder of Comparative Agility The proliferation of open source components and distributed software services makes the principles detailed in Building in Security at Agile Speed more relevant than ever. Incorporating the principles and detailed guidance in this book into your SDLC is a must for all software developers and IT organizations. —George K Tsantes, CEO of Cyberphos, former partner at Accenture and Principal at EY Detailing the people, processes, and technical aspects of software security, Building in Security at Agile Speed emphasizes that the people element remains critical because software is developed, managed, and exploited by humans. This book presents a step-by-step process for software security that uses today’s technology, operational, business, and development methods with a focus on best practice, proven activities, processes, tools, and metrics for any size or type of organization and development practice.

The Quest For Speed Vehicles

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Author : Lisa Greathouse
language : en
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Release Date : 2009-08-01

The Quest For Speed Vehicles written by Lisa Greathouse and has been published by Teacher Created Materials this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.

Mad For Speed

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Author : Elsa A. Nystrom
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2013-06-13

Mad For Speed written by Elsa A. Nystrom and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.

This book covers Joan Newton Cuneo's life, and her roles (from 1905 to 1915) as the premier female racer in the United States and spokeswoman for women drivers and good roads. Beginning with her family history and marriage to Andrew Cuneo, it traces her life in New York society, the birth of her children, and Joan's growing interest in automobile touring and racing and partnership with Louis Disbrow, her racing mechanic. The book covers Joan's experiences in three Glidden Tours, including her notes on the 1907 tour, her first races, and her rivals. It also looks at the growth and change of automobile culture and the battles for control of racing among the American Automobile Association, the Automobile Club of America, and the American Automobile Manufacturers Association--which ended in banishing women racers shortly after Joan's greatest racing victories at New Orleans (in 1909). The book then follows Joan's attempts to continue racing, the end of her marriage, her move to the Upper Peninsula, and her remarriage and death. The book also includes a chapter on her female rivals in racing and touring.

Race Cars

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Author : Charles Hofer
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2007-12-15

Race Cars written by Charles Hofer and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Car racing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. This book will give kids an inside-and-out look at how race cars are built for speed.

Passion For Speed

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Author : Nick Mason
language : en
Publisher: Carlton Books
Release Date : 2010

Passion For Speed written by Nick Mason and has been published by Carlton Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Sports & Recreation categories.

Passion For Speed puts you behind the wheel of the greatest ever sports and racing cars. Nick Mason of Pink Floyd has been acquiring and racing cars for nearly 40 years.