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History of Operations Research in the United States Army, V. I: 1942-62 (eBook)
By: U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army, Army Center of Military History
GPO Stock # 999-000-44449-0 ISBN: 9780160873379
Operations research (OR) emerged during World War II as an important means of assisting civilian and military leaders in making scientifcally sound improvements in the design and performance of weapons and equipment. OR techniques were soon...
History of Operations Research in the United States Army, V. 2: 1961-1973 (eBook)
By: U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army, Army Center of Military History
GPO Stock # 999-000-44448-8 ISBN: 9780160872853
This second of three volumes on the history of operations research identifies, describes, and evaluates the ideas, people, organizations, and events that influenced the development of ORSA in the Army from the inauguration of President Kennedy in...
NASA at 50: Interviews With NASA\'s Senior Leadership
By: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Communications, Public Outreach Division, NASA History Program Office
GPO Stock # 033-000-01360-4 ISBN: 9780160914478
NASA SP 2012-4114. Rebecca Wright, Sandra Johnson, Steven J. Dick, editors. Provides a snapshot of the thinking of NASA senior leadership on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and in the midst closing year of the presidency of GeorgW. Bush,...
Building the Bombs: A History of the Nuclear Weapons Complex
By: Energy Dept., Sandia National Laboratories
GPO Stock # 061-000-00968-0 ISBN: 9780160915208
Sand # 2012-7878P. Gives a brief orientation to the Nuclear Weapons Complex. Includes discussions of the original missions assigned to each site and the major changes that were made thereafter. Designed to serve the scientists and engineers as...
U.S. Geological Survey 2013 Planner
By: Interior Dept., Geological Survey
GPO Stock # 024-001-03631-2 ISBN: 9780160915086
This year's U.S. Geological Survey's wall calendar / event planner gives an eye-catching glimpse into the many facets of USGS and describes how their science is an integral part of decision-making around the world, from earthquakes to floods to...
Coming Home: Reentry and Recovery From Space
By: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPO Stock # 033-000-01357-4 ISBN: 9780160910647
The technologies for the reentry and recovery from space might change over time, but the challenge remains one of the most important and vexing in the rigorous efforts to bring spacecraft and their crews and cargo home successfully.
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Understanding Marine Debris: Games & Activities for Kids of All Ages: Marine Debris 101 (2012)
By: Commerce Dept., NOAA, Marine Debris Program, Office of Response and Restoration
GPO Stock # 003-017-00564-0 ISBN: 9780160913624
Educates children and adults about the problem of marine debris. Includes a word find page, a crossword, word scrambles, a maze, a connect the dots picture, and other activities about marine pollution and beach clean up.
Junior Explorer Geology and Fossils Activity Book
By: Interior Dept., Bureau of Land Management, Division of Education, Interpretation, and Partnerships
GPO Stock # 024-003-00213-5 ISBN: 9780160913631
Includes fun facts, a crossword puzzle, and activities about rocks and fossils for explorers ages 8 to 12, along with a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Junior Explorer Certificate.
Introduces basic kid-friendly concepts about geology,...
Junior Paleontologist Activity Book, Ages 5-12, Explore, Learn, Protect
By: Interior Dept., National Park Service
GPO Stock # 024-005-01300-8 ISBN: 9780160908460
More than 230 national parks are known to preserve fossils. In this booklet you can learn about ancient life, complete fun activities, and explore some of the national parks that offer you a look into the past. Illustrated in color. Discusses how...
USAMRIID\'s Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook
By: Defense Dept., Army, Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases
GPO Stock # 008-020-01618-7 ISBN: 9780160900150
7th edition. Known as the USAMRIID Blue Book, this invaluable handbook supplies basic summary and treatment information quickly for the health care provider on the front lines of a biological incident.
Provides concise supplemental reading...




