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Leonhard Euler

This is the first full-scale biography of Leonhard Euler (1707-83), one of the greatest mathematicians and theoretical physicists of all time. In this comprehensive and authoritative account, Ronald Calinger connects the story of Euler's eventful life to the astonishing achievements that place him in the company of Archimedes, Newton, and Gauss. Drawing chiefly on Euler's massive published works and correspondence, which fill more than eighty volumes so far, this biography sets Euler's work in its multilayered context--personal, intellectual, institutional, political, cultural, religious, and social. It is a story of nearly incessant accomplishment, from Euler's fundamental contributions to almost every area of pure and applied mathematics--especially calculus, number theory, notation, optics, and celestial, rational, and fluid mechanics--to his advancements in shipbuilding, telescopes, ballistics, cartography, chronology, and music theory.The narrative takes the reader from Euler's childhood and education in Basel through his first period in St. Petersburg, 1727-41, where he gained a European reputation by solving the Basel problem and systematically developing analytical mechanics. Invited to Berlin by Frederick II, Euler published his famous Introductio in analysin infinitorum, devised continuum mechanics, and proposed a pulse theory of light. Returning to St. Petersburg in 1766, he created the analytical calculus of variations, developed the most precise lunar theory of the time that supported Newton's dynamics, and published the best-selling Letters to a German Princess--all despite eye problems that ended in near-total blindness. In telling the remarkable story of Euler and how his achievements brought pan-European distinction to the Petersburg and Berlin academies of sciences, the book also demonstrates with new depth and detail the central role of mathematics in the Enlightenment.Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.

Leonie of the Jungle

''I think I am bewitched - something is - is - pulling - is . . .”Death and despair are never far behind the beautiful Leonie Hetth. Orphaned in India at four months old and raised by her vapid, aging maiden aunt in cold, wet England, Leonie has no one to turn to when her nightmares begin taking their toll on those around her. Only young brain surgeon Jonathan Cuxson, Jr., seems to understand her. Following in his late father’s footsteps, he’s determined to discover the root of Leonie’s destructive bouts of sleepwalking and unconscious Hindustani mutterings. And somewhere, deep in the jungle, a mad priest waits patiently for his entranced human sacrifice to reach India’s shores . . .

Leonor

Leonor, esposa de Fernando I el Hermoso, rey de Portugal. Para unos, intrigante y adúltera. Para otros, culpable de la crisis política y económica que afectó a Portugal en el siglo XIV. Bella, ambiciosa e inteligente, fue una mujer libre que se adelantó a su tiempo. Entre amores y desamores, pasión y muerte, la vida de Leonor no ahorra ni siquiera pactos con el diablo para conservar su independencia.Una historia que implica por igual a Portugal y Castilla.

Leonor de Aquitania

Leonor de Aquitania, la mujer que cambió el destino de las coronas de Francia e Inglaterra. Esta es la historia de Leonor de Aquitania, una de las mujeres más interesantes de la Europa del medioevo. Nacida en 1112, estuvo primero casada durante diez tormentosos años con Luis VII, rey de Francia, un ferviente devoto que la obligó a partir con él a la Segunda Cruzada. La experiencia despertó en la joven deseos de libertad e independencia. Por lo que decidió emplear todas sus influencias para forzar al Papa anular el desgraciado matrimonio con el monarca francés. Leonor intentó entonces casarse con un amor de juventud, pero obligada a desposarse con el rey inglés Enrique II Plantagenet. En este escenario, la duquesa de Aquitania luchó por sus derechos y los de sus hijos -entre ellos, el legendario Ricardo Corazón de León- hasta los últimos días de su longeva e intensa vida.

Leonor de Habsburgo (Historia Incógnita)

Yolanda Scheuber, utilizando la muy conocida técnica del racconto y recurriendo, asimismo, al narrador en primera persona, logra construir en esta novela la vida de Leonor de Habsburgo, hija de Juana I de Castilla (la Loca) y de Felipe de Austria (el Hermoso). Así, en los últimos instantes de su vida, Leonor empezará a rememorar su historia, cargada sobre todo por el peso de la obediencia. Aun cuando Leonor estuvo destinada a hacer flamear la divisa de los Habsburgo y llegó a ser reina de Portugal y reina de Francia, actualmente existe muy poca bibliografía sobre ella. A pesar de esto, la autora ha conseguido desarrollar una novela histórica sólidamente documentada. Consigue transmitir con gran verosimilitud la vida palaciega, los problemas políticos, las alianzas entre reinos, los intereses desmedidos y las ambiciones descontroladas… propias de aquellos tiempos en los que Carlos V, obligó a su hermana Leonor a anteponer el deber a la felicidad.

Leonor de Inglaterra, Reina de Castilla N.E. color (Historia Incógnita)

La dama inglesa, consorte de Alfonso VIII, que revolucionó la cultura de la Castilla medieval del siglo XIII

Leonor de Inglaterra. Reina de Castilla (Historia Incógnita)

La dama inglesa, consorte de Alfonso VIII, que revolucionó la cultura de la Castilla medieval del siglo XIII Leonor de Plantagenet o de Inglaterra, reina consorte de Castilla, es un riguroso ensayo centrado en la vida y obra cultural de Leonor de Inglaterra, hija de Leonor de Aquitania, envuelta en la época medieval de una Castilla reconquistadora que intentaba configurar su propio mapa jurisdiccional, gracias a la gran labor de su esposo, el rey castellano Alfonso VIII. La que fuera reina de Castilla representó, para la Europa de la última mitad del siglo XII y la primera del XIII, un nuevo concepto del espacio femenino, heredado de su madre, Leonor de Aquitania, la que fuera reina de Francia y de Inglaterra, y prototipo de mujer universal. En esta Historia Incógnita, Miguel Romero afronta también los pasajes más importantes de la vida política de Alfonso VIII, su esposo, y un breve recorrido por la vida de su madre, personajes sin los que sería imposible entender adecuadamente la vida de la protagonista. Leonor, precursora del desarrollo de la lírica trovadoresca, procedente de la Occitania francesa, abrió la puerta al juglarismo más cortesano y al cultismo popular. Ayudó a potenciar las ideas constructivas del Cister y fue precursora de la aplicación del primer gótico en las catedrales de Sigüenza y Cuenca, promoviendo la construcción de las Huelgas y el Hospital del Rey en Burgos. La fascinante biografía de una mujer fuera de su tiempo que vivió la Castilla reconquistadora del siglo XIII con pasión y con amor.

Leonora in the Morning Light: A Novel

*One of Oprah Daily&’s Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Novels That Will Sweep You Away* &“Michaela Carter&’s training as a poet and painter shines through from the first page of this vivid, gorgeous novel based on the lives of Leonora Carrington and Max Ernst. Told with all the wild magic and mystery of the Surrealists themselves, Leonora in the Morning Light fearlessly illuminates the life and work of a formidable female artist.&” —Whitney Scharer, bestselling author of The Age of Light For fans of Amy Bloom&’s White Houses and Colm Tóibín&’s The Master, a &“gorgeously written, meticulously researched&” (Jillian Cantor, bestselling author of Half Life) novel about Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington and the art, drama, and romance that defined her coming-of-age during World War II.1940. A train carrying exiled German prisoners from a labor camp arrives in southern France. Within moments, word spreads that Nazi capture is imminent, and the men flee for the woods, desperate to disappear across the Spanish border. One stays behind, determined to ride the train until he reaches home, to find a woman he refers to simply as &“her.&” 1937. Leonora Carrington is a twenty-year-old British socialite and painter when she meets Max Ernst, an older, married artist whose work has captivated Europe. She follows him to Paris, into the vibrant world of studios and cafes where rising visionaries of the Surrealist movement like Andre Breton, Pablo Picasso, Lee Miller, Man Ray, and Salvador Dali are challenging conventional approaches to art and life. Inspired by their freedom, Leonora begins to experiment with her own work, translating vivid stories of her youth onto canvas and gaining recognition under her own name. It is a bright and glorious age of enlightenment—until war looms over Europe and headlines emerge denouncing Max and his circle as &“degenerates,&” leading to his arrest and imprisonment. Left along as occupation spreads throughout the countryside, Leonora battles terrifying circumstances to survive, reawakening past demons that threaten to consume her. As Leonora and Max embark on remarkable journeys together and apart, the full story of their tumultuous and passionate love affair unfolds, spanning time and borders as they seek to reunite and reclaim their creative power in a world shattered by war. When their paths cross with Peggy Guggenheim, an art collector and socialite working to help artists escape to America, nothing will be the same. Based on true events and historical figures, Leonora in the Morning Light is &“a deeply involving historical tale of tragic lost love, determined survival, the sanctuary of art, and the evolution of a muse into an artist of powerfully provocative feminist expression&” (Booklist, starred review).

Leonís. Vida de una mujer

UNA HISTORIA DE ESPAÑA COMO NUNCA SE HA CONTADOEL ORLANDO ESPAÑOL, POR EL GANADOR DEL PREMIO NACIONAL DE LA CRÍTICA Y EL PREMIO OJO CRÍTICO «Leonís confirma que no hay nadie como él en nuestra literatura».Eduardo Lago «Simplemente, un genio».Miguel Dalmau, La Vanguardia Inés de Padilla nace en 1469 y con quince años logra entrar en la Universidad de Salamanca en un momento en el que los estudios estaban vedados a las mujeres salvo en casos excepcionales como el de Beatriz Galindo. Allí conoce al hombre con el que mantendrá una larga historia intermitente de amor. Ya en Madrid, entra en la corte de los Reyes Católicos y se convierte en dama de Juana la Loca. Amante de Juan de Padilla, participa en la revuelta de los comuneros. Pero, a comienzos del siglo XVI, se percata de un hecho inexplicable: no ha envejecido ni un solo día desde que cumplió veinticinco años. Y así sigue viviendo, sorteando peligros, hasta los albores del siglo XXI. Esta asombrosa novela de aventuras, en la que la ficción se entrelaza con maestría con la realidad, constituye un homenaje a la literatura española. En ella resuenan los ecos del Orlando de Virginia Woolf pero, por encima de todo, es una narración de largo aliento sobre la historia de España y sobre el papel determinante que las mujeres han desempeñado en ella a través del tiempo. La crítica ha dicho:«He seguido su trayectoria con asombro creciente. Leonís confirma que no hay nadie como él en nuestra literatura».Eduardo Lago «Como narrador podría hacer todo lo que se propusiera [...]. Si hay un escritor que gusta de probar cosas nuevas, pese a los rasgos muy constantes y reconocibles de su universo, ese es Ibáñez».Nadal Suau, El Cultural «Puede que Andrés Ibáñez sea el mejor escritor de su generación».J. M. Pozuelo Yvancos, ABC Cultural «Simplemente, un genio».Miguel Dalmau, La Vanguardia «Un escritor audaz que cuenta con seguidores de culto entre aquellos que buscan una alternativa a la escritura más naturalista».The Times Literary Supplement «No es solo un gran maestro de la literatura, un autor profundamente original y uno de los más grandes novelistas españoles vivos: es también un escritor fundamental para entendernos a nosotros mismos en esta extraña época del mundo».Ismael Belda, Revista de Libros «Un inmenso libro sobre el fin de las creencias».Inés Martín Rodrigo, ABC (sobre Brilla, mar del Edén) «Acaso sea esta la novela que —de haber podido— les hubiera gustado escribir a los autores de las series actuales de mayor éxito».Fernando Valls, Babelia (sobre Brilla, mar del Edén)

Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank 1965-95

Development of the Leopard 1 can be traced back to November 1956, when the operational requirement for a new battle tank was formulated by the Federal German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). Originally a Franco-German project, the tank under design was named the 'Standard-Panzer'. The French later dropped out, however, and on 1 October 1963 the 'Standard' tank was officially named 'Leopard', an appropriate choice considering Germany's wartime pedigree with the formidable Tiger and Panther. This book traces the development and service record of the Leopard 1, detailing its control systems, modifications and variants.

Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank 1979-98

In 1963 West Germany and the United States signed an agreement to develop the best tank in the world - the MBT/KPz-70. Though by 1970 this project was stopped, West Germany used the components created for the MBT/KPz-70 to develop a new main battle tank - the Leopard 2. Since 1979, when the first Leopard 2 rolled off the production line, the Leopard 2 has undergone various modifications, and has been exported to various European countries. Enhanced by Osprey's signature colour plates and cutaway artwork, this book examines the development of the Leopard 2 from the first batch to its evolution into the improved Leopard 2 A5, detailing its features and variants.

Leopard 2: NATO's First Line of Defence, 1979–2020 (TankCraft #28)

A modeler’s guide to one of the most powerful tanks operating today: “Highly recommended.” —AMPS IndianapolisWhen the Leopard 2, a third-generation main battle tank, first entered service with the Bundeswehr in 1979, at the height of the Cold War, it was indisputably the most advanced and potent tank in the world. Over four decades it has undergone numerous upgrades and modifications to ensure it remains one of the most powerful tanks operating today. It currently serves with the armies of seventeen nations, from Canada to Turkey and many European states.The Leopard 2 is also a popular subject for modelers, which is why David Grummitt’s highly illustrated expert guide is so valuable. As well as describing in detail the Leopard 2’s design, development, and combat history, he gives a full account of the wide range of modeling kits and accessories available in all the popular scales. Included is a modeling gallery, which features six builds covering a range of Leopard 2s serving with different nations and a section of large-scale color profiles which provide both reference and inspiration for modelers and military enthusiasts alike.

Leopard at the Door

Set in Kenya in the 1950s against the fading backdrop of the British Empire, a story of self-discovery, betrayal, and an impossible love. After six years in England, Rachel has returned to Kenya and the farm where she spent her childhood, but the beloved home she’d longed for is much changed. Her father’s new companion—a strange, intolerant woman—has taken over the household. The political climate in the country grows more unsettled by the day and is approaching the boiling point. And looming over them all is the threat of the Mau Mau, a secret society intent on uniting the native Kenyans and overthrowing the whites. As Rachel struggles to find her place in her home and her country, she initiates a covert relationship, one that will demand from her a gross act of betrayal. One man knows her secret, and he has made it clear how she can buy his silence. But she knows something of her own, something she has never told anyone. And her knowledge brings her power.From the Hardcover edition.

Leopold II: Butcher of the Congo

Leopold III and the Belgian Royal Question

Originally published in 1963. Between 1945 and 1951, Belgium faced a crisis in political leadership when its ruling monarch, King Leopold III, was accused of violating the Belgian Constitution during World War II. The "question" at hand refers to the uncertainty over whether King Leopold III could return to Belgium as king. Leopold III and the Belgian Royal Question documents the history of this political crisis, culminating with the abdication of King Leopold and the assumption of the crown by Baudouin, Leopold's son.

Leopold Koppel: Einfluss und Macht eines Financiers im Hintergrund (1854–1933)

Leopold Koppel (1854 –1933) war zu seiner Zeit eine der bedeutendsten Persönlichkeiten des deutschen Wirtschaftslebens, als Investor und Stifter. Sein erster großer Coup gelang ihm in der Gasbeleuchtung, sein zweiter mit elektrischem Licht – und der Marke Osram. Mittels Übernahme chancenreicher Unternehmen besetzte er auch in der Hotellerie und Gastronomie erste Plätze. Neue Dimensionen erschloss er sich als Wissenschaftsmäzen mit Allerhöchster Anerkennung. Als erstrangiger Financier der Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gesellschaft setzte er auf die Physikalische Chemie, die er auch rüstungs-industriell nutzte. In den Weimarer Jahren schwanden Tatkraft und Bedeutung, doch selbst den Rückbau seines Konzerns unternahm er strategisch. Leopold Koppel starb im Spätsommer 1933; die Enteignung blieb ihm erspart. Zwei Enkel wurden im US-Exil zu erfolgreichen Unternehmern, ebenfalls mit Zugang zum politischen Gipfel.Der Inhalt​Biografie eines Unternehmers im HalbschattenDer Selfmademan aus fast namenloser FamilieDer Wettlauf zwischen Strom- und GaslichtDer Durchbruch der elektrischen LichttechnikDie Investitionschancen in umkämpften ZukunftszweigenDie Hotelbetriebs-Gesellschaft Der Wissenschaftsmäzen in kaiserlicher GunstDie Expansion in die Kriegswirtschaft Der Konzernumbau in den zwanziger Jahren Der Niedergang Die Unternehmensrelikte und Bruchstücke des VermögensDer AutorProf. Dr. Hans H. Lembke lehrte Wirtschaftswissenschaften an der Technischen Hochschule Brandenburg.

Leopold Von Ranke: A Biography (Routledge Approaches to History)

Leopold von Ranke endeavoured to understand political order within its own historical context. To understand the nature of historical phenomena, such as an institution or an idea, one had to consider its historical development and the changes it underwent over a period of time. Historical epochs, Ranke argued, should not be judged according to predetermined contemporary values or ideas. Rather, they had to be understood on their own terms by empirically establishing history ‘as things really were.’ Ranke’s influence on History as a modern discipline is thus evident, and this is the first volume in English to chart his life and works for a hundred years.

Leopold and Loeb: The Crime of the Century

The razor-sharp account of a notorious murder The 1924 murder of fourteen-year-old Bobby Franks by Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb shocked the nation. One hundred years later, the killing and its aftermath still reverberate through popular culture and the history of American crime. Hal Higdon’s true crime classic offers an unprecedented examination of the case. Higdon details Leopold and Loeb’s journey from privilege and promise to the planning and execution of their monstrous vision of the perfect crime. Drawing on secret testimony, Higdon follows the police investigation through the pair’s confessions of guilt and recreates the sensational hearing where Clarence Darrow, the nation’s most famous attorney, saved the pair from the death penalty. In-depth and definitive, Leopold and Loeb tells the dramatic story of a notorious crime and its long afterlife in the American imagination.

Lepanto 1571: The Madonna's Victory

A military historian’s enlightening reassessment of the famous 16th century naval battle between the Ottoman Empire and Pope Pius V’s Holy League.The battle of Lepanto has long been considered one of the decisive naval battles of history. Yet, the savage fighting on October 7th, 1571, left the strategic map unchanged. The defeated Ottoman Turks were able to replace their losses and launch a new fleet the following year. In Lepanto 1571, historian Nic Fields reexamines the battle and concludes that its importance was psychological. It sank the perception of Ottoman dominance and the inevitability of Islam’s westward encroachment beyond the Balkans.With over 200 ships per side, it was the largest naval battle in sixteen centuries and the last major fight between fleets composed entirely of the muscle-driven galley. These slender ships were the direct descendants of the Classical trireme but carried cannon and marines bearing firearms, although massed archery and cold steel still played a major role on the fateful day. Nic Fields gives an excellent account of this fascinating and spectacular battle.

Lepanto 1571: The Madonna's Victory

A military historian’s enlightening reassessment of the famous 16th century naval battle between the Ottoman Empire and Pope Pius V’s Holy League.The battle of Lepanto has long been considered one of the decisive naval battles of history. Yet, the savage fighting on October 7th, 1571, left the strategic map unchanged. The defeated Ottoman Turks were able to replace their losses and launch a new fleet the following year. In Lepanto 1571, historian Nic Fields reexamines the battle and concludes that its importance was psychological. It sank the perception of Ottoman dominance and the inevitability of Islam’s westward encroachment beyond the Balkans.With over 200 ships per side, it was the largest naval battle in sixteen centuries and the last major fight between fleets composed entirely of the muscle-driven galley. These slender ships were the direct descendants of the Classical trireme but carried cannon and marines bearing firearms, although massed archery and cold steel still played a major role on the fateful day. Nic Fields gives an excellent account of this fascinating and spectacular battle.

Leper Priest of Moloka'i: The Father Damien Story

In May 1873, Father Damien De Veuster voluntarily became the first resident clergyman and part-time physician for the leper colony on Moloka'i's remote Kalaupapa peninsula. This volume traces the life of Father Damien from his boyhood in rural Belgium to his death at Kalaupapa after sixteen years of remarkable accomplishments. It analyzes much new information about Damien and his years in Hawai'i, giving a fuller understanding of the extent of Damien's work at the settlement and the tensions underlying his relations with Church bureaucrats. It is the story of one humble man with faith in God and in himself, who faced gargantuan challenges and triumphed.

Leporello

Don Giovanni di Tenario, lives on in the memory of his servant Leporello. In Leporello's tale, the Don escapes his summons to Hell and master and servant travel through the courts and casinos, lodging houses and brothels of eighteenth-century Europe. Their journey ends with Don Giovanni returning to his family estates - and a terrible inheritance.

Leprechaun in Late Winter

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie are on a mission to find (and inspire!) creative people. This time, Jack and Annie meet an Irish girl and go on a magical adventure that changes the girl’s life—she grows up to be Lady Gregory, who helped bring back the Irish legends, started a theater, and helped the Irish people regain both their heritage and their pride. <P><P>Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #43, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #15: Leprechaun in Late Winter. <P><P>Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!

Leprechaun in Late Winter (Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #15)

Jack and Annie are on their third mission to find (and inspire!) creative people to bring happiness to others through the arts (Mozart and Louis Armstrong so far). Set in Ireland, Jack and Annie meet an Irish girl and go on a magical adventure that changes the girl's life--she grows up to be Lady Gregory, who helped bring back the Irish legends, started a theater, and helped the Irish people regain both their heritage and their pride.

Leprechauns: The Myths, Legends, & Lore

Explore the magic, mischief, and mystery behind Ireland’s most iconic and beloved mythical creature: the leprechaun. Leprechauns have been at the heart of Irish culture for years, capturing our hearts and minds alike—but how much do we really know about the leprechaun, anyway? Often depicted as a little bearded man who partakes in mischief, no one knows if he is a fallen angel, diminished god, or son of fairies? What does he do all day? And what’s the story behind that hidden pot of gold? In Leprechauns, prominent folklorist Bob Curran looks at the origins of this hero of Irish lore. He explores the superstitions surrounding the leprechaun and his enduring place in popular culture, and turns the spotlight on the “real” leprechaun—enigmatic, complex, and contradictory. The perfect read for St. Patrick’s Day—or any time you wish to delve into the thrilling world of a timeless legend—Leprechauns is an essential addition to the collection of all lovers of myth and folklore.