One of America's most daring and accomplished test pilots, Johnston helped develop the jet age at Bell Aircraft and Boeing. At Bell, he tested the XS-1, and at Boeing the XB-47 (the first six-jet engine bomber), the XB-52 bomber, and the 707 series of jets - including a famous barrel-roll above a crowd gathered for the Gold Cup Hydroplane Races in Seattle, Wash.
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Tento autor se zaměřuje na historii vědy a na vědecké bádání, zejména v oblastech chemie a biologie. Jeho práce jsou proniknuty důkladnou lékařskou a vědeckou expertízou, což mu umožňuje zkoumat složité vědecké koncepty s precizností a jasností. Díla se často zabývají specifiky vědeckých objevů a jejich historickým kontextem.






This biography delves into the remarkable journey of an iconic American figure, exploring their challenges, triumphs, and lasting impact on society. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and historical context, the narrative highlights their contributions and the values they embodied. Readers will gain insight into the motivations and experiences that shaped this legend, offering inspiration and a deeper understanding of their legacy.
Managing Quality will help you understand the role of TQM within your organization and how you can best implement it. The authors show *how to understand quality management systems, tools and techniques *how to use them *how to assess the cost of quality *how to promote quality amongst your team members *how to lead and motivate your team *how to measure progress towards total quality.It is based upon the Management Charter Initiative's Occupational Standards for Management NVQs and SVQs at Levels 4 & 5. It is particularly suitable also for managers on Certificate and Diploma in Management programmes, including those accredited by BTEC.
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