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The Electric Vehicle: Technology and Expectations in the ...
Gijs MomIn The Electric Vehicle, Gijs Mom challenges this view, arguing that at the beginning of the automobile age neither the internal combustion engine nor the battery-powered vehicle enjoyed a clear advantage.
Four Centuries of Dutch-American Relations: 1609-2009
PreviewEtude de presse" (Master's thesis, Université de Paris X-Nanterre, Anne'e 1972- 73)Gijs Mom, “Constructing Multifunctional Networks: Road Building in the Netherlands, 1810—1980," in Gijs Mom and Laurent Tissot, eds., RoadHistory.
Atlantic Automobilism: Emergence and Persistence of the Car, ...
Gijs MomOffering a sweeping transatlantic perspective, this book explains the current obsession with automobiles by delving deep into the motives of early car users.
The Evolution of Automotive Technology: A Handbook
Gijs MomThis book covers one and a quarter century of the automobile, conceived as a cultural history of its technology, aimed at engineering students and all those who wish to have a concise introduction into the basics of automotive technology ...
Atlantic Automobilism: Emergence and Persistence of the Car, ...
Gijs Mom... Commentary on Cotten Seiler's Republic of Drivers,” 361–368; Catherine Gudis, Buyways: Billboards, Automobiles, and the American Landscape (New York and London: Routledge, 2004), 369–378; and Mathieu Flonneau, “Read ...
Mom and Me and Mom
Maya AngelouWhile Angelou's six autobiographies tell of her out in the world, influencing and learning from statesmen and cultural icons, Mom & Me & Mom shares the intimate, emotional story about her own family.
History of Technology
PreviewFor a criticism of the image of the electric vehicle as an inferior technology and the relationship with its image as a woman's car, see Gijs Mom, 'The Electric Vehicle: Male or Female” (unpublished presentation, Intercontinental Mobile ...
The Hanoverian Succession: Dynastic Politics and Monarchical ...
Andreas Gestrich89–91. For a similar set of reflections on the need to rethink assumptions about the character of the 1648 settlement as a turning point in international history, see David Onnekink and Gijs Rommelse, 'Introduction', in David Onnekink and Gijs ...
From Rail to Road and Back Again?: A Century of Transport ...
Colin Divall1 Gijs Mom and Laurent Tissot, eds, Road History: Planning, Construction, Use ( Neuchâtel 2007). Swiss scholars interested in the history of traffic and transport published articles concerning the subject as early as in 1999; see 'Strasse und ...
Driving Europe: Building Europe on Roads in the Twentieth ...
Frank SchipperErik van der Vleuten and Arne Kaijser (Sagamore Beach: Science History Publications, 2006), 161; Gijs Mom, “Roads without rails: European highway- network building and the desire for long-range motorized mobility,” Technology and ...
Sound and Safe: A History of Listening Behind the Wheel
Karin BijsterveldA History of Listening Behind the Wheel Karin Bijsterveld, Eefje Cleophas, Stefan Krebs, Gijs Mom. affiliated with the School of Innovation Sciences at Eindhoven University of Technology. He is author of Technikwissenschaft als soziale Praxis ...
Brave Mom: Facing and Overcoming Your Real Mom Fears
Sherry SurrattIn Brave Mom Sherry Surratt, president and CEO of MOPS International, shares honestly and openly about the fears every mom struggles with.
Beautiful Mess: Motherhood for Every Moment
Sherry SurrattHelps each mom discover (or remember) that she is the mom God chose for her children, and she is a beautiful mom who is capable of her calling.
Thank You Mom
Howard BooksA mom is a wise teacher, a gentle counselor, a patient listener, an encouraging cheerleader. This beautifully crafted book is the perfect way to say, "Thank you, Mom, for all you do."
Close Reading with Paired Texts Level 5: Engaging Lessons to ...
Oczkus, LoriMollycules. Adam: Hey, look, Mom, I'm an atom! Mom: Adam: It's a supercharged superhero, like me! Mom: little confused. Neutron: Arf! Mom: That's enough from you, Neutron. Molly: are cooler anyway. Adam: It's not "Molly-cules," you know!
My Unflappable Mom: An Appreciation of Mothers
Jonathan ChesterIn My Unflappable Mom, Chester and Regan celebrate the relationship between mother and child while praising mom for being the rare bird that she is—and that’s definitely something to flap about.
Dear Mom: A journal all about you written by me
Kate FoxShow yours how much you care with Dear Mom, the interactive journal that will guide you through expressing your love and gratitude, and provide the perfect meaningful gift for your Mom.
War, Capital, and the Dutch State (1588-1795)
Pepijn BrandonOnnekink, David, and Gijs Rommelse (eds.) ... 2011, 'The Ideological Contextof the Dutch War', in Ideology and ForeignPolicy in Early Modern Europe (1650– 1750), edited by David Onnekink and Gijs Rommelse, Farnham/Burlington: Ashgate.
Mother, Can You Not?: And You Thought Your Mom was Nuts...
Kate Siegel, Kate pays tribute to the woman whose helicopter parenting may make your mom look like Mother Teresa. If fans think Kate's mom's texts are insane, they will laugh out loud at the anecdotes her daughter shares in this collection.
The Kidnapping of J.J. Benson
K.A. Bennett“Yes. My dad and Tony Wilson are searching the path by the fountain. But, they haven't come back yet.” Katie told him giving mom a tissue. “Okay. Is it possible J.J. may be with his friends?” Mom blew her nose and answered Bobby. “No, I called J.J.'s friends parents. J.J. hasn't been with Blaize and C.J. since their mother's came to get them before the fireworks.” “Okay. I'll make a few calls and ask for....” “There's more, Bobby.” He stopped himself from dailing looking at mom . “Okay.
Mom to Mom: Moving from Unspoken Questions to Quiet Confidence
Elisa MorganInspiration and encouragement is offered to mothers of all ages who feel inadequate to the task of mothering.
My Mom Married the Principal
Margaret BechardEighth-grader Jonah Truman's life gets more complicated after his mom marries his school's principal during summer vacation.
Winning the Single Mom's Heart
Linda GoodnightSingle mom Natalie juggles creating fantastic cakes for the Wedding Belles with raising her troublesome twins.
Class Mom: A Novel
Laurie GelmanRelatable, irreverent, and hilarious in the spirit of Maria Semple, Class Mom is a fresh, welcome voice in fiction—the kind of novel that real moms clamor for, and a vicarious thrill-read for all mothers, who will be laughing as they are ...
New York
More editionsSyl Tang, Manhattan After reading "Mom vs. Mom," I have even more appreciation for the Montessori-school community my family just joined. Moms' nights out are organized, parent meetings are scheduled to accommodate everyone, and a ...
Teen Mom: You’re Stronger Than You Think
Tricia GoyerIn Teen Mom, Tricia pours out her heart and shares advice for the hard things you face.
The Missional Mom: Living with Purpose at Home & in the World
Helen LeeThe Missional Mom will affirm Christian mothers who desire to not only to build their homes in a Christ-like way, but also engage the world with their skills, abilities, and interests.
10 Secrets to Becoming a Worry-Free Mom
Cindi McMenaminPopular speaker and author Cindi McMenamin shares from personal experience—and the wisdom gleaned from many other moms—how you can... be a mom who encourages rather than nags pray, love, and care for your children's needs and their ...
Hope for the Weary Mom: Let God Meet You in the Mess
Stacey ThackerDo you ever feel like you're fresh out of amazing? Daily pouring yourself out for your family, you're tired, overwhelmed, and have nothing left to give. Hope for the Weary Mom is an honest look at where you find yourself living.
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