Bøger af David French

This volume is part of a two volume set: ISBN 9781407389813 (Volume I); ISBN 9781407389820(Volume II); ISBN 9780860545064 (Volume set).

This volume is part of a two volume set: ISBN 9781407389813 (Volume I); ISBN 9781407389820(Volume II); ISBN 9780860545064 (Volume set).

Inorganic Geochemistry of Coal explains how to determine the concentrations and modes of occurrence of elements in coal, how to diminish adverse effects of toxic elements on the environment and human health, which elements in coal could be industrially utilized, and which elements can be successfully used as indications for deciphering depositional environments and tectonic evolution. As coal use will remain at an all-time high for the next several decades, there is a critical need for understanding the properties of this fuel to ensure efficient use, encourage its economic by-product potential, and to help minimize its negative technological, environmental and health impacts.

This is David French's first play and the first part of what has come to be known as the Mercer Series. "Leaving Home" tells the story of a Newfoundland family that has emigrated and lost all sense of its place in the world. Nominated for the Chalmers Award, "Leaving Home" is a classic in Canadian drama.

A son returns after an absence of two years to find his mother and family friend Wiff trying to sustain his father, Jacob. A heart attack has forced Jacob out of work, and he can't reconcile himself to his frightening situation. The characters all discover something about themselves under this pressure of imminent death.

Now in paperback: David French warns of the potential dangers to the country-and the world-if we don't summon the courage to reconcile our political differences. Two decades into the 21st Century, the U.S. is less united than at any time in our history since the Civil War. We are more diverse in our beliefs and culture than ever before. But red and blue states, secular and religious groups, liberal and conservative idealists, and Republican and Democratic representatives all have one thing in common: each believes their distinct cultures and liberties are being threatened by an escalating violent opposition. This polarized tribalism, espoused by the loudest, angriest fringe extremists on both the left and the right, dismisses dialogue as appeasement; if left unchecked, it could very well lead to secession.An engaging mix of cutting edge research and fair-minded analysis, Divided We Fall is an unblinking look at the true dimensions and dangers of this widening ideological gap, and what could happen if we don't take steps toward bridging it. French reveals chilling, plausible scenarios of how the United States could fracture into regions that will not only weaken the country but destabilize the world.But our future is not written in stone. By implementing James Madison's vision of pluralism-that all people have the right to form communities representing their personal values-we can prevent oppressive factions from seizing absolute power and instead maintain everyone's beliefs and identities across all fifty states.Reestablishing national unity will require the bravery to commit ourselves to embracing qualities of kindness, decency, and grace towards those we disagree with ideologically. French calls on all of us to demonstrate true tolerance so we can heal the American divide. If we want to remain united, we must learn to stand together again.

Offers the first full-length biography of Keith Relf, frontman for the Yardbirds and one of the great tragic characters in rock history. Keith's moody vocals and harmonica helped to define the Yardbirds' sound on a string of innovative hit records that influenced garage rock, psychedelia, blues rock, hard rock and heavy metal.

DramaCharacters: 4 male, 3 femaleInterior Set An exceptional drama by an award winning Canadian playwright.The Mercer family's cohesiveness is being torn asunder. The subtle threads of mutual understanding, confidence and trust have come unraveled. The key character is the patriarch, Jacob, a man obsessed with making his two sons reflections of himself. A complex man, sometimes compassionate, and often contradictory, who inspires rebellion in his sons, Billy, and Ben.

Pool shark Charlie has two days to pay, threatens a psychotic debt collector. Cast of 2 women and 8 men.

Two men abandoned by their mates come to terms with their fragile natures. Cast of 3 women and 2 men.

Esau Mercer, a WWI veteran, tries to persuade his alienated 16-year-old son, Jacob, not to leave. Cast of 3 men.

A woman returns to cottage country where, years before, she and her sister both fell in love with local boys, and their lives changed unalterably. Cinematic in its feel and pacing, recalling the 1950s genre of Dirty Dancing and My American Cousin, That Summer is a meditation on what endures of fleeting moments. Cast of 5 women and 3 men.

The wife of a mystery writer is threatened after another novel is published. Cast of 4 women and 2 men.

Newfoundland joins Confederation in the continuing saga of the Mercer family. Cast of 6 women, 6 men and 2 boys.

The third book of the Mercer family saga. Cast of 1 woman and 1 man.

A sophisticated backstage comedy. Cast of 3 women and 6 men.

This revised handbook presents methods of analyzing industrial boiler and heat transfer equipment failure and offers suggestions to prevent future failures. It contains new material on fluid dynamics and the stress calculations that are required in boiler design.