Allen Clint (17 results)

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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Second Edition. Stapled binding. 27pp. Interview took placed in Boulder, Colorado on July 15, 1991. Bright copy. Book.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Approximately 12.25 inches by 10.25 inches. 487, [3] pages. Illustrated endpapers. Illustrations (color). Index of Maps. Maps. References. Rare massive self-published authoritative work on the penguins and the lands they live in. The decorative dust jacket has some edgewear, small tears and soiling. Inscribed by the authors on the title page. The inscription reads For Patience and John, With our warmest regards and very best Wishes. Clint & Missy 23 July 2020. This is a large and heavy book and if sent outside of the United States will require additional shipping charges. The contents include Preface, Introduction, Penguin Species, The Origin of the Word "Penguin" and sections on Antarctica, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Tristan de Cunha, Cape Town, Galapagos, East and West Coasts of South America, and Australia, New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands of Australia and New Zealand. Clint managed research and technology programs focused primarily on computer science and robotics during his time in government and industry. In 1984, he started the Autonomous Land Vehicle project while at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and is credited with starting the development of the technology base leading to today's driverless cars. He and his wife have photographed wildlife on every continent from the High Arctic to Antarctica with an emphasis on big cats, polar bears, and all 21 species of penguins. Their penguin travels are described in their book, In Pursuit of All the World's Penguins. Clint holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Missy Jelly had a degree in Art History from the University of Michigan. She co-chaired the successful Capital campaign to return Giant pandas to the National Zoo. Aside from the penguins, many of the locations highlighted in this work are also where several of the greatest explorations on the planet occurred. The authors tell about some of what they learned about Darwin, Shackleton, Amundsen, Scott and others. The authors discuss topics such as how observations of the Small Magellanic cloud changed our perception of the Universe, hoe the statues of Easter Island were moved and the role of the Haber-Bosch process in saving the Humboldt penguin. Alberta Allen Kelly (Photographer) and Clinton W. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In "Twilight of Empires," the gripping second installment of the World at War series, the fragile veneer of global peace is shattered, plunging the world into an abyss from which there may be no return. Following a superpandemic that tested the limits of human resilience, an EMP attack over the UK and the US casts a long shadow across the globe, signaling the onset of a conflict engineered in the shadows by Chinese propaganda artists. Their meticulous plans, woven through years of deceit and manipulation, have finally borne fruit, thrusting the world into an orchestrated chaos. Army Captain Mia Blaze and Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jacob Turner, survivors of this engineered apocalypse, find themselves on separate but equally perilous paths. Turner, having narrowly escaped the clutches of a collapsing China, embarks on a treacherous journey across the seas, seeking safety and a way to counter the looming threat. Meanwhile, Blaze, grappling with the aftermath of the EMP attack, leads a desperate fight for survival on the home front, where the rules of engagement have changed forever. As the world teeters on the brink of nuclear war, Turner and Blaze must confront the reality of a new world order, where enemies masquerade as allies, and the fight for survival demands sacrifices that could cost them their humanity. With each step, they uncover the depth of the conspiracy that led to the war, forcing them to question everything they knew about loyalty, duty, and the price of freedom. "Twilight of Empires" weaves a tale of suspense, betrayal, and the indomitable spirit of those who stand on the front lines of a war not of their making. In a world where the next breath could be your last, Turner and Blaze must navigate the shadows of treachery and the twilight of empires to protect what remains of a shattered world. But as the empires clash in battles that reshape the contours of civilization, a more profound struggle unfolds within the hearts of those who dare to challenge the darkness. Will the light of hope prevail, or will the twilight of empire herald the end of everything they fought to preserve? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…