Memoirs of an Arabian Princess. Memoirs of an Arabian Princess by Emily Ruete (Salamah bint Saïd; Sayyida Salme, Princess of Zanzibar and Oman) (1844-1924) Translated by Lionel Strachey. New York: Doubleday, Page and Co., 1907. [Cover] Memoirsof anArabian Princess Memoirs of Charming Women THE AUTHORESS Salamah bint Saïd, afterward Emily Ruete [Title Page] Illustrated New YorkDoubleday, Page & Company1907 THE work of which a translation is here offered originally came out as "Memoiren einer arabischen Prinzessin." In connection with these memoirs arises the question of their authenticity. "I have consulted a recognised authority – the best – who doesn't want his name mentioned, but you can take the following as absolutely trustworthy: "The lady certainly did exist. PRINCE OTTO VON BISMARCK-SCHÖNHAUSEN "Ruete was killed in a tram accident, and she then took the title of princess, to which she had a right by birth; whether she forfeited it by marrying Ruete, I can't say. My mother was a Circassian by birth.
The Permaculture Concept (1989 The word permaculture, coined by Australians Bill Mollison and David Holmgren during the 1970s, is a portmanteau of permanent agriculture as well as permanent culture. Through a series of publications, Mollison, Holmgren and their associates documented an approach to designing human settlements, in particular the development of perennial agricultural systems that mimic the structure and interrelationship found in natural ecologies. Permaculture design principles extend from the position that "The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children" (Mollison, 1990). While originating as an agro-ecological design theory, permaculture has developed a large international following of individuals who have received training through intensive two week long 'permaculture design courses'.
Anne, Queen of Great Britain Anne (6 February 1665 – 1 August 1714)[1] became Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland on 8 March 1702. On 1 May 1707, under the Acts of Union, two of her realms, the kingdoms of England and Scotland, united as a single sovereign state, the Kingdom of Great Britain. She continued to reign as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland until her death. Anne was born in the reign of her uncle Charles II, who had no legitimate children. Her father, James, was first in line to the throne. Anne was plagued by ill-health throughout her life. Early life[edit] Anne was born at 11:39 p.m. on 6 February 1665 at St James's Palace, London, the fourth child and second daughter of James, Duke of York (afterwards James II and VII), and his first wife, Anne Hyde.[2] Her father was the younger brother of King Charles II, who ruled the three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, and her mother was the daughter of Lord Chancellor Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon. Marriage[edit] "Glorious Revolution"[edit]
Steve Barth | Reflexions: Self-Organization (personal knowledge management) I recently created a reading list of materials on PKM. The idea of a "personal" approach to knowledge management has been a focus of my work for more than 10 years now. Originally there were very few of us writing about this topic (Pollard, Skyrme, Cope, Frand, Dorsey, etc) while the idea had some vocal critics (you know who you are). In the past few years, the subject has become both popular and socially acceptable. In general, I'm interested in how the individual fits into increasingly social, collaborative and networked views of knowledge, learning and work. You can filter my blogged posts under the category "self-organization" to see thoughts as they emerge. NOTE: My first pass at this page is basically a drag-drop from my citation manager, Mendeley, so apologies for the appalling format and links. Please send your suggestions!
Solar updraft tower Schematic presentation of a solar updraft tower The solar updraft tower (SUT) is a renewable-energy power plant for generating electricity from solar power. Sunshine heats the air beneath a very wide greenhouse-like roofed collector structure surrounding the central base of a very tall chimney tower. The resulting convection causes a hot air updraft in the tower by the chimney effect. This airflow drives wind turbines placed in the chimney updraft or around the chimney base to produce electricity. Plans for scaled-up versions of demonstration models will allow significant power generation, and may allow development of other applications, such as water extraction or distillation, and agriculture or horticulture. Design[edit] Power output depends primarily on two factors: collector area and chimney height. Heat can be stored inside the collector area. Carbon dioxide is emitted only negligibly[citation needed] as part of operations. History[edit] WikiMiniAtlas SUT as seen from La Solana
Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan. [Page] [Frontispiece] COURT LADY'S FULL DRESS IN THE HEIAN PERIOD (For explanation see List of Illustrations) [Title Page] Professor in the Imperial University, Tokio And with Illustrations The Riverside Press Cambridge THE poems in the text, slight and occasional as they are, depending often for their charm on plays upon words of two meanings, or on the suggestions conveyed to the Japanese mind by a single word, have presented problems of great difficulty to the translators, not perfectly overcome. Izumi Shikibu's Diary is written with extreme delicacy of treatment. Of the "Sarashina Diary" there exist a few manuscript copies, and three or four publications of the text. [Page vii] [Page viii] [Page ix] [Page xi] THE Japanese have a convenient method of calling their historical periods by the names of the places which were the seats of government while they lasted. We know a good deal about Japan today, but the Japan with which we are familiar only slightly resembles that of the Diaries. [Page 1]
Craft the Perfect Keychain This Weekend Doesn't that increase the difficulty of turning them? Just curious, not being critical. The plastic hinge ends of that flash drive broke in my pocket after I used the drive once...has yours held up better? Yeah sure, but now it's harder to hold them and turn them. Also, if doing just that for what seems to be 3 keys saved space, your pockets must be pretty tight I do this too. To the guy saying you must not have much pocket space, if I've got a wallet, keys for numerous vehicles and houses, a notebook, pen, two phones (one work one personal), etc, etc then no, I do not have a lot of available pocket space.
Thomas Chippendale Marquetry commode attributed to Chippendale, c. 1778 Thomas Chippendale (probably born at Otley, West Riding of Yorkshire, baptised at Otley 16 June [O.S. 5 June] 1718 – November 1779)[1] was a London cabinet-maker and furniture designer in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director. The designs are regarded as reflecting the current London fashion for furniture for that period[2] and were used by other cabinet makers outside London. Life[edit] "A Design for a State Bed" from the Director, 1762 Chippendale was the only child of John Chippendale (1690–1768), joiner, and his first wife Mary (née Drake) (1693–1729). In 1749 Chippendale rented a modest house in Conduit Court, near Covent Garden. There is a statue and memorial plaque dedicated to Chippendale outside The Old Grammar School Gallery in Manor Square, in his home town of Otley, near Leeds, Yorkshire. Work[edit] See also[edit]