Thomas L. Wilson Livres

The statesman and reformer James Oglethorpe developed the famous ward design for the city of Savannah, a design that became one of the most important planning innovations in American history. Professional planner Thomas D. Wilson reconsiders the Oglethorpe Plan, revealing that Oglethorpe was a more dynamic force in urban planning than has generally been supposed.

This textbook addresses students and practitioners. It attempts to give an outline of the methods and tools of radio astronomy needed by the astronomer who wants to relate the message from interstellar space to physical processes. It gives a unified treatment of the entire field of radioastronomy from the centimetre to the sub-millimetre wavelength range, discussing both single telescopes and interferometric devices. It describes the basic physical principles and gives a reasonably complete outline of the instruments and methods of measurements and analysis, including both continuum radiation and spectral lines. This second edition has been largely rewritten and expanded. It includes the most recent developments in astronomy.

The book presents a historical account of the hardships faced in the pursuit of a free government, reflecting on the struggles and sacrifices made during a pivotal time. As a reprint of the original 1865 edition, it offers readers an authentic glimpse into the past, preserving the insights and perspectives of that era. The text serves as a valuable resource for those interested in political history and the evolution of governance.

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of a historically significant original, reflecting its cultural importance. It may exhibit imperfections typical of aged texts, such as marks, notations, and flawed pages. The reprint aims to preserve and promote literature, providing readers with an affordable, high-quality edition that remains faithful to the original work.

Borders, Boundaries, Frontiers presents a short and accessible introduction to border studies from an anthropological perspective.

This set includes two essential texts on radio astronomy: the 6th edition of "Tools of Radio Astronomy" and the 2nd edition of "Tools of Radio Astronomy - Problems and Solutions." The 6th edition serves as a comprehensive introduction, updated to reflect advancements in the field, including satellite applications, low radio frequencies, and the significance of the Cosmic Microwave Background and mm/sub-mm dust emission. Key technical aspects, such as receiver noise and beam forming, have been revised and expanded to align with modern technology. The discussion on interferometers and aperture synthesis has been broadened to accommodate the capabilities of contemporary arrays like the Jansky-VLA and LOFAR. Additionally, developments in data reduction algorithms are included, alongside a refreshed examination of solar system radio astronomy, dust emission, and radio supernovae, reflecting data collected over the past two decades. The chapters on spectral line emission now encompass measurements of neutral hydrogen radiation from the early universe and insights into interstellar molecules, particularly in relation to protostars. The accompanying problems and solutions book offers graduate-level challenges aligned with the main text, enhancing understanding and application of the material presented. Both resources are invaluable for students and professionals in the field.

The millimeter and sub-millimeter wavebands are unique in astronomy in containing several thousands of spectral lines of molecules as well as the thermal continuum spectrum of cold dust. They are the only bands in the electromagnetic spectrum in which we can detect the molecular gas reservoir for star formation and cold dust far away in high-redshift galaxies, and nearby in low-temperature cocoons of protostars and protoplanets. This book is based on and extensively updated from the lectures given during the Saas-Fee Advanced Course 38 on millimeter astronomy. It presents both the observing techniques and the scientific perspectives of observations at millimeter wavelengths, here in particular the star and planet formation. The chapters by Thomas L. Wilson and Stéphane Guilloteau have been edited by Miroslava Dessauges-Zavadsky and Daniel Pfenniger. The book is part of the series of Saas-Fee Advanced Courses published since 1971. The targeted audience are graduatePhD and advanced undergraduate students, but the book also serves as reference for post-doctoral researchers or newcomers to the field.

Holland im 17. Jahrhundert: Der Gärtner und Tulpenzüchter Nicolaes Verbeeck hat bei einem verheerenden Brand seine Frau verloren. Sein Versagen, seine Frau zu retten, hat ihn ebenso gezeichnet, wie das Feuer, das sein halbes Gesicht verbrannte. Entstellt, wie er sich fühlt, wagt er es nicht mehr, sich einer Frau zu nähern. Getrieben von einer unstillbaren Sehnsucht nach dem Schönen ist Nicolaes umso mehr bemüht, das zu schützen, was ihm geblieben ist: seine Tulpensammlung und seine Tochter Margriet. Die schöne Margriet wird jedoch ihrerseits bald zum Objekt der Sehnsüchte unterschiedlicher Männer. Um sie mit einer reichen Mitgift auszustatten, lässt sich der wohlmeinende Vater auf das blühende Spekulationsgeschäft um die Tulpen ein, das schon längst Nachbarn und Freunde in seinen Bann gezogen hat. Was einst als unschuldige Liebe zu den Naturschönheiten begann, wird für den leidenschaftlichen Sammler nun zum knallharten Geschäft, dessen Spielregeln und Fallstricke von kaum einem der Akteure noch durchschaut werden. Eine Geschichte über die Kraft der Sehnsucht und die seltsamen Blüten, die diese treibt, erzählt mit Bildern, die die Atmosphäre der Malerei des Goldenen Zeitalters in Holland wieder aufleben lassen.

This book contains the proceedings of a workshop held in Schloß Ringberg to assess developments in molecular cloud research over the last 25 years, and to discuss trends for future research in the field of molecular line astronomy. The topics include the morphology, formation, and lifetimes of molecular clouds, and their relation to star formation. Also, the chemical and isotopic content of these clouds is reviewed, and comparisons with molecular clouds in external galaxies are made. This rather complete survey of this important field of research addresses researchers in astronomy and students alike.