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Michael G. Smith

    Tento autor sa s neochvejnou úprimnosťou delí o hlboko osobný príbeh tragickej nehody, ktorá otriasla jeho rodinou. Jeho prvotina sa ponára do surových emócií a nečakaných pocitov, ktoré túto skúšku sprevádzali. Prostredníctvom detailného pohľadu na rodinnú minulosť a dvoch mesiacov pekla poskytuje čitateľom realistický a prenikavý vhľad do nesmiernej sily a odolnosti tvárou v tvár nepredstaviteľnému utrpeniu.

    Essential Cob Construction
    Could It Happen to You?
    The Spacefaring Earth
    Language and power in the creation of the USSR, 1917 - 1953
    The Hand Sculpted House
    • Use the oldest, most available materials imaginableYearth, clay, sand, straw, and waterYand blend them to redefine the future (and past) of building.

      The Hand Sculpted House
    • This text looks at language planning in the USSR, covering the formative period under Lenin and Stalin. Based on party and state archival material, the book explores the tension between linguistic russification and nativization of the Soviet experience.

      Language and power in the creation of the USSR, 1917 - 1953
    • The Spacefaring Earth

      A History of the Space Age

      • 362 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      The book explores the interconnectedness of science, technology, politics, and popular culture during the Space Age, highlighting how spaceflight reflects broader human experiences and societal issues. It delves into the historical context of space exploration, addressing themes of war, peace, and various crises, providing a comprehensive view of how humanity's aspirations and challenges are mirrored in our ventures beyond Earth.

      The Spacefaring Earth
    • Could It Happen to You?

      Baby Aj's Story of Being Taken from His Crib by the Family Dog Dakota

      • 164 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      In July 2009, a shocking incident unfolded in Kentucky when two family dogs, Dakota and Nikita, snatched a three-day-old baby named AJ from his crib while his parents were downstairs. The dogs managed to open the back door and took the infant into the woods, sparking a dramatic search and raising questions about safety and the bond between pets and families. This unusual case highlights the unexpected behaviors of animals and the potential dangers that can arise in seemingly safe environments.

      Could It Happen to You?
    • Essential Cob Construction presents both hands-on and rigorous technical information on how to build code compliant, low-embodied carbon, and fire- and earthquake-resistant buildings from cob – a mix of clay, sand and straw. The definitive cob guide for engineers, architects, designers, contractors, and owner-builders.

      Essential Cob Construction