10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LUBBER»
Discover the use of
lubber in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
lubber and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Dutton's Nautical Navigation
In addition, the transparent spherical dome of the compass acts as a powerful
magnifying glass, and greatly increases the apparent size of the compass card in
the area of the lubber's line. A "dished" card, slightly concave, together with ...
Benjamin Dutton, Thomas J. Cutler, 2004
2
Chapman Piloting & Seamanship
Figure 13-04 When a compass is designed for front viewing, the lubber's line is
on the side nearest the helmsman. The readings increase to the left, and a
person accustomed to a conventional card must take care to avoid confusion
when ...
3
Encyclopedia of Entomology
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper, Romalea microptera (Beauvois) (Orthoptera:
Acrididae), Figure 4 Adult of eastern lubber grasshopper, Romalea microptera (
Beauvois). Ecdysteroids, Figure 8 Structural formulae of some important
phytosterols, ...
4
Pirateology: A Guide and Model Ship : Compiled by Capt. ...
The fictitious Captain William Lubber discusses what life was like aboard a pirate ship, describing how captured vessels were modified to become pirate ships, the ammunition that was carried, the weapons used, sailing tactics, and food and ...
5
The World They Made Together: Black and White Values in ...
his slaves; the life of Jack Lubber, one of the black people he was intensely
involved with, in some ways paralleled Dick's later development. Lubber had
probably been born on a Carter estate. At any rate, he had spent many years on
Carter's ...
6
The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Third Edition: Completely ...
The dome should be kept out of the sun when not in use, otherwise it may
yellowWhen cleaning a compass dome, do not use an abrasive, such as
sandpaper, The fomrard lubber's line indicates the compass course. cleaning
powder, or a ...
7
Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America
LUBBER GRASSHOPPERS (family Romaleidae) are 10 species of enormous
lumbering insects. The Southeastern Lubber (Romalea guttatus or R. mi-
eroptera) is widespread in the southeastern states, adults appearing from June to
...
Eric R. Eaton, Kenn Kaufman, 2007
8
The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Fourth Edition
On a ring around the card, but not touching it, are several other posts called
lubber's lines. The number of lubber's lines de- pends on the compass, but there
often are at least three of them, one at the forward side and two opposite each
other ...
9
The Other Insect Societies
The lubber grasshoppers (Romaleidae) include the largest grasshoppers in the
world. Two species in particular have become classic studies of insect defensive
behavior and chemical ecology. The western horse lubber, Taeniopoda eques ...
In fact. it was Nathan Lubber, the only assumed casualty of a chartered
windjammer that went down days before in a typhoon. "I remember running for
the lifeboat," Lubber told Weekfy World News after his rescue. "A storm-tossed
sea ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LUBBER»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
lubber is used in the context of the following news items.
Green Fields: Wind could provide more power for Iowa
... overall the carbon emissions curve is still not bending fast enough,” said Mindy Lubber, Ceres' president, in a statement. “To level the playing ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
Fire blight can be fatal for loquat trees
This grasshopper is different from the huge lubber grasshoppers we usually find in Florida. The American grasshopper likes citrus and can ... «Daily Commercial, Jul 15»
Top of the morning, July 17, 2015
May Berenbaum poses with a female Lubber grasshopper, at Morrill Hall in Urbana on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. The grasshopper sits atop ... «Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette, Jul 15»
Alexandria-Arlington community calendar, July 17-23, 2015
Lubber Run concert Performance by the Grandsons. 8 p.m. Lubber Run Amphitheater, North Columbus Street and Second Street North, ... «LocalKicks, Jul 15»
Alexandria-Arlington community calendar, July 16-23, 2015
Lubber Run concert Performance by the Grandsons. 8 p.m. Lubber Run Amphitheater, North Columbus Street and Second Street North, ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
Power Plants Emissions Fall; Progress Unevenly Distributed
It finds, Ceres President Mindy Lubber says, that “Most parts of the country are firmly on a path toward a clean energy future, but some states ... «National Geographic, Jul 15»
L'Oréal USA Deepens Commitment to Action on Climate Change
“L'Oréal USA is making incredibly strong progress on reducing its environmental footprint,” said Mindy Lubber, Ceres President. “We are ... «3BL Media, Jul 15»
States are polluting less and their economies are doing just fine
... some states and utilities have a longer way to go and overall the carbon emissions curve is still not bending fast enough,” said Mindy Lubber, ... «Grist, Jul 15»
Iowa power plants cut carbon pollution
... overall the carbon emissions curve is still not bending fast enough,” said Mindy Lubber, Ceres' president, in a statement. “To level the playing ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
Azaleas can take light trimming, but do it quickly
Your critters, known as lubber grasshoppers, have been heavy this spring and also feed on amaryllis and citrus trees. Where populations are ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»
