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The Electric Vehicle: Technology and Expectations in the ...

The Electric Vehicle: Technology and Expectations in the ...

Gijs Mom

In 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

Four Centuries of Dutch-American Relations: 1609-2009

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Etude 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, ...

Atlantic Automobilism: Emergence and Persistence of the Car, ...

Gijs Mom

Offering 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

The Evolution of Automotive Technology: A Handbook

Gijs Mom

This 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, ...

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

Mom and Me and Mom

Maya Angelou

While 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

History of Technology

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For 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technology and the relationship with its image as a woman's car, see Gijs Mom, 'The Electric Vehicle: Male or Female” (unpublished presentation, Intercontinental Mobile ...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 ...

The Hanoverian Succession: Dynastic Politics and Monarchical ...

Andreas Gestrich

89–91. 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 ...

From Rail to Road and Back Again?: A Century of Transport ...

Colin Divall

1 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 ...

Driving Europe: Building Europe on Roads in the Twentieth ...

Frank Schipper

Erik 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

Sound and Safe: A History of Listening Behind the Wheel

Karin Bijsterveld

A 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

Brave Mom: Facing and Overcoming Your Real Mom Fears

Sherry Surratt

In 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

Beautiful Mess: Motherhood for Every Moment

Sherry Surratt

Helps 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

Thank You Mom

Howard Books

A 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 ...

Close Reading with Paired Texts Level 5: Engaging Lessons to ...

Oczkus, Lori

Mollycules. 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

My Unflappable Mom: An Appreciation of Mothers

Jonathan Chester

In 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

Dear Mom: A journal all about you written by me

Kate Fox

Show 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)

War, Capital, and the Dutch State (1588-1795)

Pepijn Brandon

Onnekink, 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...

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

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

Mom to Mom: Moving from Unspoken Questions to Quiet Confidence

Elisa Morgan

Inspiration and encouragement is offered to mothers of all ages who feel inadequate to the task of mothering.
My Mom Married the Principal

My Mom Married the Principal

Margaret Bechard

Eighth-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

Winning the Single Mom's Heart

Linda Goodnight

Single mom Natalie juggles creating fantastic cakes for the Wedding Belles with raising her troublesome twins.
Class Mom: A Novel

Class Mom: A Novel

Laurie Gelman

Relatable, 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

New York

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Syl 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

Teen Mom: You’re Stronger Than You Think

Tricia Goyer

In 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

The Missional Mom: Living with Purpose at Home & in the World

Helen Lee

The 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

10 Secrets to Becoming a Worry-Free Mom

Cindi McMenamin

Popular 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

Hope for the Weary Mom: Let God Meet You in the Mess

Stacey Thacker

Do 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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