Blake, G. G. History of Radio Telegraphy And Telephony

This multidisciplinary work celebrates Wayne Orchiston's career and accomplishments in historical and cultural astronomy on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Over thirty of the world’s leading scholars in astronomy, astrophysics, astronomical history, and cultural astronomy have come together to honor Wayne across a wide range of research topics.

Limited 26 CD set. Blending classic pop melodies, dancefloor beats and a unique twist on reggae, served up with a side order of Nordic melancholy, Sweden's Ace of Base became a global phenomenon in the 1990s. And the hits still stand the test of time thirty years on: All That She Wants [UK # 1, US # 2], The Sign [UK #2, US # 1], Don't Turn Around [UK # 5, US # 4], Life Is A Flower [UK # 5], Cruel Summer [UK # 5, US # 10] and many more Top Twenty hits. This box set contains 26 discs featuring 341 tracks - all the hits and b-sides, plus hundreds of remixes, including around 50 previously unreleased mixes! The 44 page perfect bound booklet contains the lyrics of the hits, discographical info, photos, plus extensive annotation with a full history of the band and their success around the world.

A sweeping, global history of the rise of the factory and its effects on society.