Frauds, forgeries, and thefts in the world of valuable antiques are recurring more and more. Easy money can be made by a clever crook. What should the seller, buyer, or owner of a violin (or other string instrument) look out for? What are one's options when a label is wrong or there is a dispute as to correct attribution? What sensible precautions should sellers take? What can be done when a violin is stolen? All these matters (and more) are dealt with in this book. This new edition includes a discussion of American Law as it relates to violin commerce, including a discussion of violin theft,...
Frauds, forgeries, and thefts in the world of valuable antiques are recurring more and more. Easy money can be made by a clever crook. What should the...
The development of the space industry in the Asian and Pacific Rim region provides the context for this book. The two major countries hoping for leadership in the area (apart from China) are Japan and India, both of whom have significant launcher capabilities. There is a general introductory chapter which places the space programmes of the region in the comparative context of the other space-faring nations of the world. The author reviews the main space programmes of Japan and India in turn, concentrating on their origins, the development of launcher and space facilities, scientific and...
The development of the space industry in the Asian and Pacific Rim region provides the context for this book. The two major countries hoping for leade...
This book is designed for publication straight after the launch of China's first manned spacecraft. The precursor mission, Shenzhou, flew unmanned in November 1999, in line with the predictions of The Chinese Space Programme - from Conception to Future Capabilities (1998) - the first edition of this retitled book. China's Space Program will build on the 1998 title to take account of the first manned flight, which, it is assumed, will take place sometime over 2003-2004. It will also bring the reader up to date with other developments in the Chinese space programme over from 1998 to the manned...
This book is designed for publication straight after the launch of China's first manned spacecraft. The precursor mission, Shenzhou, flew unmanned in ...
A first, comprehensive account of the development of Europe s highly successful space programme.-
Explains the politics, science and organisation of the European Space Programme and the many technological achievements of its satellites and rockets.-
Highlights the major contributions of the European Space Agency s scientific and applications programmes and puts them in a global perspective.-
Focuses on Europe placing the various national programmes in a European context.
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A first, comprehensive account of the development of Europe s highly successful space programme.-
Explains the politics, science and organisation o...
