William Shepherd

How is the future world energy demand to be met? The rates of use of the fossil fuels — coal, oil and natural gas — are increasing all over the world. The remaining stocks are finite and are not renewable. This book considers the various options of... Lire la suite

A complete guide to everyday words with military origins. Did you know they started 'hearing through the grapevine' during the American Civil War, that 'ghettos' originated in Venice or that 'deadline' has a very sinister origin? Jam-packed with... Lire la suite

This text reveals all key components of rectification, inversion, cycloconversion, and conversion circuits. It authoritatively describes switching, voltage and current relationships, and converter properties, operation, control, and performance as... Lire la suite

Is wind power the answer to our energy supply problems? Is there enough wind for everyone? Is offshore generation better than onshore generation? Can a roof-mounted wind turbine generate enough electricity to supply a typical domestic household... Lire la suite

Poggio Bracciolini è nato a Terranova (Arezzo) l'11 novembre 1380 ed è morto a Firenze il 30 ottobre 1459. Ricercatore instancabile e grande scopritore di codici di opere classiche; cultore entusiasta dell'antichità, con una varietà di interessi che... Lire la suite

Excerpt: "When I first began to collect materials for the writing of the life of Poggio Bracciolini, I was much indebted to the kindness of my late friends Mr. Roscoe and Mr. William Clarke, who liberally allowed me the free use of the scarce books... Lire la suite

Discover the fascinating journey of a Renaissance scholar with William Shepherd's captivating work, The Life of Poggio Bracciolini." This biography illuminates the life of Poggio Bracciolini, a pivotal figure in the revival of classical literature... Lire la suite

The Life of Poggio Bracciolini by William Shepherd is a fascinating biographical account of one of the most influential figures of the Italian Renaissance. Published in 1906, this work delves into the life and contributions of Poggio Bracciolini, a... Lire la suite