Pinewood

First timers and seasoned competitors alike can separate themselves from the rest of the pack with these speed secrets from an undefeated pinewood derby champ. Includes hundreds of photos and diagrams for making the fastest Pinewood Derby car in the race.

Creating a pinewood derby car is a wonderful hands-on project for anyone interested in building, designing and ultimately racing your very own one-of-a-kind racer. This book contains over four years of scientific testing distilled into an easy-to-follow "how to" guide that will help fathers and sons achieve higher speeds and better performance with their custom-made cars.

According to the European Plant Protection Organization, the pinewood nematode (PWN), Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is a quarantine organism at the top of the list of the pathogenic species. PWN may be found in North America (Canada, USA and Mexico) and in East Asia (Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan) and has a highly destructive capability towards conifers, in a relatively short time, causing serious economic damage in Japan, China and Korea. This nematode surveying is extremely important and a correct identification of nematode species associated with conifers is essential. Several conifers species are very susceptible (Pinus sylvestris, Pinus nigra and Pinus pinaster), the last one (maritime pine) is a particulary important economic specie in Portugal, and in southern Europe. In 1999, this nematode was found and identified for the first time in Portugal and in Europe. During 1999 and 2000, the Portuguese government, following an alert provided to European Community officials initiated an extensive national survey. During 2000 and 2001, research has been carried out regarding the morphobiometric as well as molecular (DNA: ITS-RFLP) characterization of the collected populations, as well as closely related species of Bursaphelenchus. The book details the Proceedings of an international workshop held at the University of Évora in 2001, covering all major aspects of the bioecology of the pinewood nematode (PWN), Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, its insect vectors and effects on the tree. Topics covered are: global issues and national surveys; morphology and molecular methods of identification of PWN; ecology and epidemiology; quarantine issues; tree physiology, resistance and histopathology; biology of PWN and relationships to its cerambycid vectors; control methods. General quarantine and political views are also presented.

Provides ideas, tips, and patterns for making a sharp-looking, fast car to race in the Cub Scouts' Pinewood Derby.

"Author Mee McCormick cooked her way back to health when Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and Hashimoto's disease knocked her down. Through relentless recipe testing, she healed her gut issues with a diet of organic whole foods, anti-inflammatory oils, and nutrient-rich foods. In My Pinewood Kitchen, she shares 130+ of her gut-friendly, gluten-free recipes. From breakfasts and salads, to soups and smoothies, to dinners and desserts for weeknights or company. She also includes the science behind why gut health is important, how to stock a gut-friendly pantry, and tips for how to eat for optimal gut wellness"--

The name Pinewood Studios is synonymous with a long history astounding moviemaking. Some of the world’s most successful films have been made at Pinewood, among them such global blockbusters as Superman, Batman, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, The Da Vinci Code and the ever-popular Bond films, from Dr No in 1962 right up to the highly acclaimed Casino Royale of 2006. Revered directors such as Carol Reed, Alexander Korda, David Lean, Alan Parker, Tim Burton, and Guy Ritchie all made groundbreaking and highly memorable films at Pinewood while working with actors including John Mills, Johnny Depp, Daniel Craig, Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, Kevin Spacey, Judi Dench, and Anthony Hopkins. Some of the world’s greatest films were shot on site as well, including the Oscar-winning Black Narcissus and Great Expectations. Today Pinewood continues to move from strength to strength through the use of the very latest in cutting-edge technology and production standards. This fabulous celebration of the studios’ first 70 years pays fitting tribute to the past and looks towards the future of this renowned film institution.