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Helen Wright

    James Lick's Monument
    Sweeper in the Sky; the Life of Maria Mitchell, First Woman Astronomer in America
    The Adventures of Pete the Pirate
    The Amazing World of Medicine
    Introduction to Scientific Visualization
    Financial aspects of marketing
    • Financial aspects of marketing

      • 320 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      This is a core text for students studying the financial aspects of marketing for the first time. It moves systematically through the subjects covered in the majority of courses, reinforcing learning through a number of pedagogical features - Numerous exercises and examples- Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter and summaries at the end- Case studies to pull together the areas so far coveredThe use of spreadsheets is integrated into the text.

      Financial aspects of marketing
    • Introduction to Scientific Visualization

      • 147 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      Focusing on scientific visualization, this guide presents the subject as a distinct field, filling a gap in accessible resources since Brodlie's influential 1992 work. It aims to provide practical insights and methodologies for effectively visualizing scientific data, making it suitable for both newcomers and experienced practitioners looking to enhance their skills in this important area.

      Introduction to Scientific Visualization
    • James Lick's Monument

      The Saga of Captain Richard Floyd and the Building of the Lick Observatory

      • 248 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania

      The construction of the Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton is brought to life through Helen Wright's detailed narrative, highlighting the visionary millionaire James Lick and Captain Richard Floyd's pivotal contributions. The account explores the unique challenges and personalities involved in creating the first high-altitude astronomical observatory, inaugurated in 1888. Enhanced by original historical photographs, this work serves as a significant resource for astronomy enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of astronomical studies.

      James Lick's Monument
    • Powerful Schools

      How schools can be drivers of social and global mobility

      • 190 stránok
      • 7 hodin čítania

      Focusing on empowering educators, this book emphasizes the importance of fostering creativity within schools. It outlines how educational institutions can implement supportive structures and practices that enable students to thrive and contribute positively to a global society. Through innovative approaches, it aims to inspire schools to become catalysts for change and development in the lives of young people.

      Powerful Schools