Soviet and Russian Lunar Exploration
Soviet and Russian Lunar Exploration

Author: Brian Harvey

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-08-17

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 0387739769

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This book tells the story of the Soviet and Russian lunar programme, from its origins to the present-day federal Russian space programme. Brian Harvey describes the techniques devised by the USSR for lunar landing, from the LK lunar module to the LOK lunar orbiter and versions tested in Earth’s orbit. He asks whether these systems would have worked and examines how well they were tested. He concludes that political mismanagement rather than technology prevented the Soviet Union from landing cosmonauts on the moon. The book is well timed for the return to the moon by the United States and the first missions there by China and India.

The Hollywood Reporter Book of Box Office Hits
The Hollywood Reporter Book of Box Office Hits

Author: Susan Sackett

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780823083244

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A complete guide to Hollywood's top blockbuster films, from 1939 through 1995, details the five most successful movies of each year

The High Commissioners
The High Commissioners

Author: Carl Bridge

Publisher:

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9781921612107

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Marks the centenary of the posting of the first Australian High Commissioner in London, so beginning what is today Australia's oldest diplomatic mission. In 1910, when Sir George Reid was appointed its first High Commissioner in London, Australia was a self-governing but not yet sovereign state and the Australian Governor-General remained the most important channel of communication between the Australian and United Kingdom governments until the late 1920s. The book traces the history of the office and in doing so illuminates the larger story of Australian-United Kingdom relations in the twentieth century, the evolution of Australia from British colony to sovereign state and the gradual transition of the United Kingdom from head of an empire to member of the European Union.

The Rough Guide to Film
The Rough Guide to Film

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2008-05-01

Total Pages: 676

ISBN-13: 1848361254

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Get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written. Over 230 of the world’s greatest novels are covered, from Quixote (1614) to Orhan Pamuk’s Snow (2002), with fascinating information about their plots and their authors – and suggestions for what to read next. The guide comes complete with recommendations of the best editions and translations for every genre from the most enticing crime and punishment to love, sex, heroes and anti-heroes, not to mention all the classics of comedy and satire, horror and mystery and many other literary genres. With feature boxes on experimental novels, female novelists, short reviews of interesting film and TV adaptations, and information on how the novel began, this guide will point you to all the classic literature you’ll ever need.

Portraits in Rhythm
Portraits in Rhythm

Author: Anthony J. Cirone

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781457466526

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One of the classic snare drum books in print today! This publication presents the reader with challenging and stimulating material for the intermediate and advanced percussion student. Contains 50 musical solos and brief performance notes.