The Flyer Flew!: The Invention Of The Airplane (On My Own Science)
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Grade 2-4 This brief chapter book begins in 1892, explaining that the Wright brothers, who loved inventions, ran a bicycle shop and read about the flight research by German flier Otto Lilienthal. When he died in a crash, the men decided to continue with his research. The author explains the various steps they took to create and test a flying machine. Terms such as pitch, air pressure, glider, and elevator are explained in the text and in a glossary.
Using Computers in Linguistics provides a non-technical introduction to recent developments in linguistic computing and offers specific guidance to the linguist or language professional who wishes to take advantage of them. Written by a team of expert contributors, each essay focuses on a different aspect of the interaction of computing and linguistics. The book features a glossary of technical terms, including acronyms, chapter appendices which list and review relevant resources such as books, software and URL's.
The following is a glossary of anatomical and histological (microscopic anatomy) terms: their etymology – derivation where relavent, their word roots, prefixes, suffixesand their pronunciation. Other common medical terminology used in health studies are also included. Many of these terms will appear again and again in medical/health related subjects.
At the present time, there is no single reference source for definitions. The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Hydrogeology is a practical, comprehensive reference guide with complete definitions of terms in hydrogeology and other fields closely related to water practices. This concise reference not only defines terms and concepts, but also provides a clear explanation of key elements so that an in-depth understanding of processes may be obtained.
Medical terminology is the professional language of those who are directly or indirectly engaged in the art of healing. You will need to know medical terms in order to read a medical record, to complete forms, to decipher a physician`s handwriting, and to communicate with others in the hospital in a professional manner. At first, the medical terms may seem strange and bewildering to you and appear to be extremely difficult to learn. Fortunately, there is a logical method found in medical terminology...
