Best Selling Books by Patrick Ryan

Recounts some of the highlights in the history of the America''s Cup yachting competition, from its beginning in 1851 through the 1987 victory of Dennis Conner.

People love a fresh loaf. The way it smells, the crunch of the crust, the warm, soft texture of bread newly out of the oven. The growth of artisan bakeries and the increasing choice in supermarkets is testament to the fact that we want an alternative to the pre-packaged conformity of mass-produced baking. So why not make it ourselves? Bread is cheap to make, and a lot simpler than you might think. The Bread Revolution is a call to arms, encouraging all of us to think again about baking our own loaves. It demystifies the whole process, offering an easy repertoire of delicious savoury breads and sweet dough treats, plus down-to-earth tips. Its 60 inspiring recipes range from soda bread to potato and rosemary, healthy multi-seed wholemeal to an amazing sourdough that can fit in your busy schedule. Central to the book is the idea that bread can be a meal in itself, with ideas for quick lunches, children''s teas and evening meals. Plus cinnamon Danish pastries and hot cross buns, and a host of thrifty recipes for your bread leftovers, from summer gazpacho to winter-warming bread and butter pudding. Duncan Glendinning and Patrick Ryan are the founders of The Thoughtful Bread Company, which is acclaimed as a leading ethical business as well as for its fantastic baking. Their breads are to be found everywhere from Michelin-starred restaurants to children''s lunch packs.

Examines the life and career of the forty-third American president who won the election by the narrowest of margins.

Describes the history, equipment, and techniques of the relatively new sport that involves a team of skydivers, one surfing and one filming.

Gathers facts about Greece, including information about the land, people, history, culture, and pastimes.

An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of Egypt.

Describes the history, geography, people, and customs of this peninsular Asian country.

Provides basic information about the land, climate, history, and culture of Indonesia, the world''s largest archipelago.

A study has been undertaken to investigate the use of enhancement techniques to increase the radar detectability of icebergs. These techniques will permit more efficient use of iceberg management tools such as support vessels and aircraft. There are essentially two strategies to achieve enhancement available: namely, passive and active. Passive techniques refer to those which increase the icebergs effective echoing area or radar cross-section and include the deployment of reflective material on the iceberg surface as well as a number of reflector configurations based on balloon and kite systems. Active techniques include the use of radar transponders, radio direction finding equipment, radio navigation equipment and satellite tracking systems.

Desire to improve current airborne iceberg surveillance capability for ice management in support of offshore oil explo ration has raised interest in alternative radar systems. This experiment evaluated two generations of search radar, system designed for military purposes. Search radar designed to oper ate at low altitudes. Rotating antenna allows target to be detected ahead of aircraft so that plane can divert to view & confirm target.

Describes the five major regions of China and briefly tells how people live there.

This is a sharing of a story, my story. Throughout all of history, the most ancient knowing has been carried forward through the telling of our stories. The fact that this is my story is of no particular importance, it just happens to be the story I know best. The writing itself became a journey. I traveled deep into a valley of fear and doubt, and then found my way out. On the way, I was reminded of my life purpose-to be a spirit whose light shines also on the path of others, poking them in the butt with a "Go for it! This life is yours here and NOW." However, my transformation is not a one-sided proposition. There are over six billion people living on this planet. Each of us is able to read the signs and find the courage to create an amazing life story if only we will. Together, we can discover the nature of this universe as it reveals itself to us and through us. When I was writing this book at my home in beautiful downtown Vancouver, an eagle often circled the building in which I lived, visiting many times. Then one day when I was at a low point and doubting my direction, a coyote also came to visit. Sitting on the grass across the street, it looked toward me as if encouraging me on. City workers came a few days later and placed a sign directly in front of that building-"Warning! Coyote has been spotted here." So, led by the spirit of coyote, eagle and the many other guides of the universe, I was able to complete this tale. Its primary message is about following the call of my body, mind and spirit. On my journey, I agreed to fully own my place in life wherever I happened to be. Although shadows sometimes hid the path, I rejoiced on my way to the sun and the bright peaks beyond. My wish is that you will be entertained, and perhaps even inspired, by my intentional walk. Even though the experiences I describe may be difficult for some to believe, others will know of what I write. Whether this story brings you comfort or not, my hope is that you will question your own experience to the same degree you may question mine. As a wise old monk once told me, "Just take from this what works for you and leave the rest with us." I invite you to do just that. Everything that I write is based on my actual experience but, in some cases, composite characters facilitate the telling and protect the identity of others. For example, my dear friends in Burma are ruled by a cruel military that would not hesitate to cause them harm. Their true identities must not be revealed. If any good comes of this situation, let it be increased public awareness of what is unacceptable and must come to an end. I pray every day that a resolution may take place without the loss of more lives. I have endeavored to recreate each scene in the book with as much accuracy as the veils of time and memory would permit. Although certain details may have been distorted, know that the main emphasis is still the overall message. In the end, this is all that matters.

Describes a comprehensive field program undertaken in 1984 to assess the iceberg detection capability of existing marine-type radars. The semi-submersible Sedco 706 drilling platform on the Grand Banks was selected for the trials. It has four radar systems on board, two X-band and two S-band, plus low-noise receivers for increased sensitivity. During the data collection phase, recordings of radar video signals were made for various icebergs, ships, and drilling rigs. Raw video signals from each radar were digitized sequentially and stored on tape for subsequent analysis. Data collected have proven useful in identifying the effect of critical environmental conditions such as ducting and subrefraction, as well as providing valuable information on sea clutter.

Describes the history, geography, plants and animals, language, people, and customs of Poland.

To thoroughly investigate the iceberg detection capability of shipborne marine radar, a field program was carried out aboard the MV POLAR CIRCLE in the northern area of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland area during April 1985. The data collected is able to provide information on icebergs in sea clutter, emphasizing small icebergs, and to demonstrate the advantages of signal processing to maximize detection capability. The data have been used to validate a radar model that can predict radar performance under a variety of operational and environmental conditions by modifying the input parameters.

An introduction to the geography, history, people, and customs of Ireland.

A simple introduction to the land and people of the African nation of Kenya.

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In this IBM Redbooks publication, we describe how to configure the various components of an e-business solution to exploit the availability and scalability benefits of zSeries and Parallel Sysplex using multiple LPARs running Linux for zSeries and z/OS. This publication applies to WebSphere for z/OS V6, and is a continuation of the project evaluating high availability using WebSphere for z/OS V5 and V4. Presented in three parts (theory, systems setup, and availability tests), we cover workload balancing, the use of HTTP sessions, various architectures, and how to set up and test your infrastructures. Considerations for configuring the systems and applications in an e-business environment are also examined, and we address such questions as: - Should there be separate front-end systems for running the WebSphere Application Server? - How should e-business components be configured to minimize or eliminate the impact of a system outage? - What is the best way to communicate between the WebSphere systems and the back-end application systems? - What is the impact on the end user if there is a failure in one of the front-end or back-end systems?