Attention Is Discovery
A portrait of trailblazing astronomer Henrietta Leavitt and an illustrated exploration of the power of attention in scientific observation, artistic creation, and the making of meaning. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, has a diameter of about 100,000 light years--a figure we can calculate because of the work of Henrietta Leavitt (1868-1921), who spent decades studying glass plate photographs of the night sky. Visual artist and researcher Anna Von Mertens's Attention Is Discovery is a fascinating portrait of this remarkable woman who laid the foundation for modern cosmology, as well as an exploration of the power of looking and its revelatory role at the center of scientific discovery. Ushering us into the scientific community of women who worked alongside Leavitt, now known as the Harvard Computers, Von Mertens describes the inventive methodologies Leavitt devised to negotiate the era's emerging photographic technology. Interspersed with Von Mertens's meticulously researched and lyrically written essays are collaborations with art historian Jennifer L. Roberts, cosmologist Wendy Freedman, astrophysicist Jo瓊o Alves, and novelist Rebecca Dinerstein Knight. Alongside Leavitt's process, evident in her astronomical logbooks and ink notations on the glass plates, Von Mertens includes details of the hand-stitched quilts and graphite drawings she made in response to Leavitt's legacy. Photographs made by Jennifer L. Roberts using a macro lens amplify the material richness of these artworks and archives. This interweaving of text and image engages and rewards the reader's own close attention. Highlighting ways that subtle, repeated actions build meaning--whether skilled, technical observation, the crafting of an object, or the mundane tasks that construct our exquisite lives--Von Mertens's pairing of close looking with close reading creates a layered portrait of Henrietta Leavitt that acknowledges the significance of her discovery and the richness of its inheritance.
The Art of Strategic Galaxies and Scarves
Embark on a journey through the vast expanse of the universe and the intricate world of scarves with Galaxies and Scarves: Exploring the Aesthetics and Significance. This captivating book combines the wonders of astrophysics and fashion, providing a strategic and comprehensive exploration of galaxies while delving into the history, styling, and cultural impact of scarves. Discover the mysteries of the cosmos, unravel the complexities of scarf fashion trends, and explore the intersection of art and science in this unique and enlightening read.
Weird Universe
Discover the Mysteries of Our UniverseWeird Universe is your gateway to the wonders of space. Have you ever looked up at the night sky and marveled at the mysteries hidden beyond the stars? This book takes that curiosity and turns it into an accessible, fun introduction to space, packed with all the weirdness we've discovered out there.Unlock the wonders of space with a fresh and exciting perspective.Erika Hamden, a renowned astrophysicist and educator, brings her passion for space to life in this engaging book. With years of experience studying the cosmos, Hamden specializes in making complex topics fun and easy to understand. Her expertise shines through as she leads readers on an exploration of the strangest and most awe-inspiring phenomena in space. Whether you're fascinated by the biggest black holes, curious about the history of NASA, or simply want to explore the strange and magnificent things we've found in outer space, this book is for you. No prior knowledge required-just a desire to understand more about the cosmos and its connection to life here on Earth..See how space exploration shapes our everyday world. Space isn't just an abstract concept--it plays a crucial role in shaping the technology we use every day. From NASA's breakthroughs to innovations inspired by our exploration of the cosmos, Hamden shows how space discoveries influence our world. You'll also gain insight into the process behind these findings, from the questions scientists ask to the groundbreaking answers they uncover. By the end of the book, you'll understand not just what we know about the universe, but how we've come to know it.Inside, you'll find: A clear, engaging look at black holes, galaxies, and the history of NASA, explained in simple terms.Fascinating insights into how scientists make new discoveries about space, with a focus on how it all connects to us here on Earth.Fun and accessible content perfect for all ages, including those learning space for kids and adults who want to dive deeper into the world of astronomy.If you liked Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, The Illustrated Brief History of Time, or Not Necessarily Rocket Science, you'll love Weird Universe.
A Poiesis of the Creative Cosmos
This book is the documentation of a poetic ceremonial process practiced over decades, which has been the making of a world, a creative context in which She could be expressed and heard. Please note that this is the Black and White version of the book offered at a lower price point. If you would like the color version of the book, please order that version.
Ireland Weather Almanac 2025 (Hardback)
Need to plan for the next La Nina?Need to know when floods are returning? Need to know when to rest and when to invest?Ken Ring's weather predictions have been relied on by people around Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand for over 20 years, and his annual weather almanacs are always eagerly anticipated. The 2025 Ireland Almanac allows you to calculate the weather for any day of the year ahead. By examining lunar orbits and seasonal cycles and analysing trends using state-of-the-art technology, this invaluable, bestselling outdoor companion provides easy-to-use weather forecasting for the whole country.The Ireland Weather Almanac includes: * Daily isobaric, rain, and temperature maps* Daily short forecasts for the main centres * Rain, sun, frost, and snow expectations* Max and minimum temperature graphs* Fishing, gardening and skiing diaries* Seasonal overviews* A brief look ahead at the next three yearsKen Ring is the author of over 70 books on weather and climate in Australia, NZ and Ireland. He advises a wide range of companies, event organisers, government departments, and community bodies, and was for many years long-range consultant for Channel Seven in Australia.www.predictweather.com
Mythologies of Outer Space
Every culture and society has read stories in the night sky. From the careful attention of astronomers across all times and all parts of the world to the search for alien life, the stories found in the shapes of constellations to the expansive imaginings of science fiction, there has always been life up there, at the very least, for our imaginations. Mythologies of Outer Space brings together academics and artists to explore diverse imaginings of outer space. It examines questions that, in a world where outer space is increasingly accessible, are no longer only science fiction. Is outer space terra nullius, open for settlement? What if there is life beyond earth? Will we repeat the mistakes of the colonial age on other planets? Should parts of outer space be protected, like nature reserves? What about resource extraction? Do celestial bodies, like the moon, have rights? Astronaut Robert Thirsk, Mi'kmaw astronomer Hilding Neilson, digital humanities scholar Chris Pak, and outer space archaeologist Alice Gorman, among others, are joined by artists including David Hoffos and Dianne Bos, literary scholars, art critics, scientists, and a poet to explore how humanity thinks about outer space in this joyful, curious book.
The Little Book of Weather
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's weather Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile anyone who is curious about weather. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Weather is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world's weather, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics--from weather forecasting and extreme events such as hurricanes and typhoons to the future of weather with climate change. It also includes curious facts, myths, and history--from whether animals can predict the weather to the bad weather that helped doom Napoleon and Hitler's invasions of Russia and the Soviet Union. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing world of weather.A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth coverFeatures some 140 color illustrations and photosMakes a perfect gift
Ireland Weather Almanac 2025 (Paperback)
Need to plan for the next La Nina?Need to know when floods are returning? Need to know when to rest and when to invest?Ken Ring's weather predictions have been relied on by people around Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand for over 20 years, and his annual weather almanacs are always eagerly anticipated. The 2025 Ireland Almanac allows you to calculate the weather for any day of the year ahead. By examining lunar orbits and seasonal cycles and analysing trends using state-of-the-art technology, this invaluable, bestselling outdoor companion provides easy-to-use weather forecasting for the whole country.The Ireland Weather Almanac includes: * Daily isobaric, rain, and temperature maps* Daily short forecasts for the main centres * Rain, sun, frost, and snow expectations* Max and minimum temperature graphs* Fishing, gardening and skiing diaries* Seasonal overviews* A brief look ahead at the next three yearsKen Ring is the author of over 70 books on weather and climate in Australia, NZ and Ireland. He advises a wide range of companies, event organisers, government departments, and community bodies, and was for many years long-range consultant for Channel Seven in Australia.www.predictweather.com
The Tao of Cosmos
Explores the interplay between ancient wisdom and modern cosmology - Connects the philosophy of the I Ching with key recent advances in cosmology, such as the Big Bang theory, Roger Penrose's cyclic conformal cosmology, and his and Stuart Hameroff's cosmic quantum brain dynamics - Explains the Taoist cosmology of Heaven-Humanity Oneness in the context of Teilhard de Chardin's evolutionism, Thomas Berry's cosmogenetic trinity, and Brian Swimme's 12 cosmological powers - Examines the holographic unity of Heaven, Earth, and Humankind at microcosmic, mesocosmic, and macrocosmic scales Is the universe inert and empty, or is it in some way responsive to consciousness? Breathing new life into a question that has perplexed philosophers since ancient times and scientists for the last century, physicist Zhen G. Ma, Ph.D., offers a quantitative "theory of everything" that beautifully integrates ancient I Ching philosophy, Eastern Taoism, modern cosmology, and the quantum brain dynamics of consciousness. Sharing insights from his years of research on space physics and black-hole spacetime--complemented by studies in quantum brain dynamics and cosmological powers with Brian Swimme at the California Institute of Integral Studies--Ma explains how his integrated theory draws primarily on two key paradigms in the philosophy of cosmology and consciousness: Swimme's cosmic creation story of the universe as a green dragon and Roger Penrose and Stuart Hameroff's cosmic consciousness. Extending these theories further, Ma shows how they harmonize not only with the ancient Eastern philosophy of the oneness of heaven and humanity, but also with a holographic cosmic principle that connects the quantum-plasma brain with the universe and earth with heaven. He then looks at this holographic unity in the cyclic process of birth, growth, decay, and death and shows how it resonates with Einstein-Friedmann's cosmological dynamics and Hawking-Penrose's quantum gravity model. Demonstrating a quantitative paradigm of everything, Ma shows how humanity is inextricably and holistically blended into the cosmic fabric of the universe.
Scanning the Skies
Tornadoes, nature's most violent and unpredictable storms, descend from the clouds nearly one thousand times yearly and have claimed eighteen thousand American lives since 1880. However, the U.S. Weather Bureau--fearing public panic and believing tornadoes were too fleeting for meteorologists to predict--forbade the use of the word "tornado" in forecasts until 1938.Scanning the Skies traces the history of today's tornado warning system, a unique program that integrates federal, state, and local governments, privately controlled broadcast media, and individuals. Bradford examines the ways in which the tornado warning system has grown from meager beginnings into a program that protects millions of Americans each year. Although no tornado forecasting program existed before WWII, the needs of the military prompted the development of a severe weather warning system in tornado prone areas. Bradford traces the post-war creation of the Air Force centralized tornado forecasting program and its civilian counterpart at the Weather Bureau. Improvements in communication, especially the increasing popularity of television, allowed the Bureau to expand its warning system further.This book highlights the modern tornado watch system and explains how advancements during the latter half of the twentieth-century--such as computerized data collection and processing systems, Doppler radar, state-of-the-art television weather centers, and an extensive public education program--have resulted in the drastic reduction of tornado fatalities.
Unmasking the Natural Universe
The Film about the Author and this book is available at streaming services, including Amazon Prime Video. Film: "Richard Freeman's Natural Universe" The Natural Universe provides outstanding evidence and unprecedented correlation of all subjects while solving numerous mysteries not yet explainable from a Big Bang. (CNN) Renowned Theoretical Physicist Michio Kaku says; "we may have to rewrite all the text books about the beginning of the universe. It takes many billions of years to create a Galaxy like the Milky Way but the James Webb Space Telescope has identified six Galaxies that exist half a billion years after the Big Bang that are up to ten times bigger than the Milky Way Galaxy". He says; "something is wrong, we may have to revise our theory of the creation of the universe". Only the Natural Universe can account for the startling images revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope: The Natural Model is the only model which correctly predicted the exact shapes of adolescent Galaxies. The Natural Model is the only model which correctly predicted large matured Galaxies existing alongside adolescent Galaxies in the early Universe. Only the Natural Universe can form the very first Galaxies before the time of the proposed Big Bang. The model which rationally explains everything: Without a Big Bang, the Natural Universe tells exactly why the CMB radiation possesses a 'near' perfect black body spectrum and why it created slightly warmer and cooler regions. Unlike the Big Bang, the Natural Universe tells exactly what Dark matter is and how it was created from a known source capable of providing its invisible properties. Unlike the Big Bang, the Natural Universe explains exactly why all Galaxies have to be accelerating due to Gravity alone and has no use for the hypothetical Dark energy. Unlike the Big Bang, the Natural Universe sensibly reconciles Einstein's Gravity with Quantum Gravity and both with the strong force which creates most of all mass. Unlike the Big Bang, the Natural Universe tells exactly how all Black Holes, including all Super Massive Black Holes, are created without the current, incorrect notion of infinity which causes an erroneous singularity. Unlike the Big Bang, the Natural Universe obeys the laws of physics and at the very creation of Matter correctly accounts for its mandatory, created Anti matter. Unlike the Big Bang, the Natural Universe creates its own dimensions of Space and time and tells how we are all provided with our own unique Dimensional Reality. Unlike the Big Bang, the Natural Universe rationally explains how a Quantum particle resides in all places at the same time and rationally explains Quantum particle entanglement. Unlike the Big Bang, the Natural Universe allows the use of Einstein's Special Relativity to completely and rationally unravel wave and particle duality. Bottom line: The Natural Universe tells how the whole universe really works. .
Cloudspotting for Beginners
A beautifully illustrated guide to clouds and the sky for inspiring and educating curious minds with meteorological wonder. Renowned journalist, public speaker, and founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society Gavin Pretor-Pinney details the key facts and characteristics about each major cloud type. To accompany these scientific tidbits, William Grill's gorgeous illustrations of vast colorful skies and mesmerizing cloud patterns create a calming, thought-provoking learning experience. From low-lying Stratus to high-flying Cirrus, Cloudspotting for Beginners covers how clouds are formed, the altitudes they prefer, the curious shapes they take, how they affect other meterological events, and more. The book breaks down the life and structure of a cloud on a molecular level, and then even expands on their interesting cross-planetary variations--for example, Jupiter's clouds are composed of ammonia ice crystals and Saturn's clouds congregate in an inexplicable hexagon around the planet's North Pole. Clouds require a fascinating amount of chemical precision in order to exist, yet they disappear and form again on a daily basis with ease. Cloudspotting for Beginners is a whimsical lesson on the oft-overlooked extraordinary lives of clouds that will serve as a gentle reminder to be present and observant in the face of impermanence. Just as informative as it is poetic and peaceful, this is the perfect guide for cloud appreciators and sky lovers.
Storm Chasers 2025 Wall Calendar
When everyone else dives for shelter, they dive for their cameras. See what inspires the real storm chasers. From sky-splitting lightning strikes and awe-inspiring supercells to the terror-inducing moment the tornado turns toward you, the storm chasing community sees it all--from up close. Any of these images would be a once-in-a-lifetime photo for anyone else, but each month of Storm Chasers 2025 Wall Calendar features a winning entry from the most recent Storm Photo of the Year Contest, judged by other pioneering storm photographers. Along with the where-what-when, get the chasers' own words on what it was like to capture each epic moment. Features include: Fold-around cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging 12" x 12" (12" x 24" open) Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink Planning spread for September-December 2024 Spans January-December 2025 Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases, based on Universal Time Each month features a spectacular, top-placing entry from the Storm Photos of the Year contest, showcasing the most dramatic and impressive weather events of the previous year as captured by the intrepid, unstoppable worldwide community of storm chasers, as well as information on the chasers themselves.
How to Build a Rocketship into Space on a Shoestring Budget
"How to Build a Rocketship into Space on a Shoestring Budget" is a comprehensive guide that teaches readers how to build their own rocket using affordable materials and techniques, covering everything from the basics of rocket science to launch day preparations. With case studies, practical tips, and a focus on budget-friendly approaches, this book is a must-have for aspiring rocket builders.
Space-Based Solar Power
In an era marked by the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, this book offers a compelling vision of the future. Space-based solar power, long a dream of science fiction, is now within the realm of possibility. The technological innovations described herein, such as advanced solar cells and electric propulsion, have the potential to revolutionize not only our energy infrastructure but also space exploration itself. Investing in SBSP is not merely a pragmatic step toward a cleaner future; it's an investment in our innate human drive to explore, innovate, and transcend limitations.This report, prepared for NASA, estimates the costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of two proposed space-based solar power (SBSP) systems, comparing them to terrestrial renewable energy sources. The study considers two designs: the Innovative Heliostat Swarm (RD1) and the Mature Planar Array (RD2), both operating in geostationary orbit (GEO) and delivering 2 gigawatts of power to Earth. The study finds that launch and manufacturing costs are the primary drivers for both systems, making them significantly more expensive than terrestrial alternatives. The baseline assessment suggests that SBSP might have lifecycle costs per unit of electricity that are 12-80 times higher than terrestrial options. However, the study also highlights potential cost reductions through technological advancements and operational efficiencies. These include reduced launch costs, improved solar cell efficiency, efficient manufacturing at scale, extended hardware lifetimes, and the use of electric propulsion for orbital transfer.This annotated edition illustrates the capabilities of the AI Lab for Book-Lovers to add context and ease-of-use to manuscripts. It includes several types of abstracts, building from simplest to more complex: essays to increase viewpoint diversity, such as Grounds for Dissent, Red Team Critique, and MAGA Perspective; page-by-page summaries and notable passages; and The Seven Most Important Passages.
The California Sky Watcher
Ride across California on the back of the wind and learn about the dramatic impact that seasonal weather and climate change have on the Golden State."Selby's greatest gift to readers is to reveal the climate as an indomitable equalizer." --Los Angeles TimesOften stereotyped as the land of unflaggingly perfect weather, California has a world-renowned reputation for sunny blue skies and infinitely even-keeled temperatures. But the real story of the state's weather is vastly more complex. From the scorching heat of Death Valley to the coastal redwoods' dripping in dew, California is home to a dizzying array of landscapes and bespoke weather patterns. In The California Sky Watcher, earth scientist William A. Selby takes readers on a journey through the seasons and across the state, exploring the atmospheric science that connects us all under our single sky dome.With more than 125 photographs, diagrams, and explanatory charts, Selby guides us through the grand cycles that govern the world we see, feel, and hear every day, from the cirrus clouds that swirl overhead to the breezes that beckon us outside. Unraveling the mysteries behind the state's fog, floods, fires, droughts, and snowstorms, Selby shares his love affair with the sky and reveals what these changeable energies forecast for the future of California's climate.
An Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology
Experts Plebański and Krasiński provide a thorough introduction to the tools of general relativity and relativistic cosmology. Assuming familiarity with advanced calculus, classical mechanics, electrodynamics and special relativity, the text begins with a short course on differential geometry, taking a unique top-down approach. Starting with general manifolds on which only tensors are defined, the covariant derivative and affine connection are introduced before moving on to geodesics and curvature. Only then is the metric tensor and the (pseudo)-Riemannian geometry introduced, specialising the general results to this case. The main text describes relativity as a physical theory, with applications to astrophysics and cosmology. It takes the reader beyond traditional courses on relativity through in-depth descriptions of inhomogeneous cosmological models and the Kerr metric. Emphasis is given to complete and clear derivations of the results, enabling readers to access research articles published in relativity journals.
Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) Technology
Wireless power transmission (WPT) from space would transform sace into an essential part of the global and extraterrestrial energy grid.竅+ It might not be too much to speak of the '?繳WPT Era'?羅 just as we speak of the Coal, Oil, and Nuclear power eras.竅+ For this reason I was excited to find this concise 2023 presentation giving an overview of the key science principles, technologies, and projects using WPT in space. This document provides valuable insights into the development and potential applications of wireless power transmission (WPT) technology. Readers should be interested in this document because WPT has the potential to revolutionize power accessibility, enabling power feed for mobile systems and reducing the need for onboard power infrastructure. With the increasing demand for clean and sustainable energy solutions, WPT offers a promising solution for reducing reliance on limited power-grid systems and minimizing environmental impact. This document provides information on wireless power transmission (WPT) technology and its applications. It discusses the advantages of WPT, such as power accessibility in extended distances and the ability to power mobile systems and implanted devics. The document also explores different energy sources, their grades, and their associated frequencies and wavelengths. It mentions the use of WPT in space power systems and the development of rectenna arrays for power transmission. Additionally, the document discusses the use of WPT in neural sensing and modulation applications, including the development of flexible and biocompatible WPT devices. It also mentions the development of WPT modules for micro-spectrometer operation and the use of WPT in airships and deep brain stimulation systems. Overall, the document highlights the various aspects and potential applications of wireless power transmission technology. This annotated edition illustrates the capabilities of the AI Lab for Book-Lovers to add context and ease-of-use to manuscripts. It includes several types of abstracts, building from simplest to more complex: TLDR (one word), ELI5, TLDR (vanilla), Scientific Style, and Action Items; essays to increase viewpoint diversity, such as Grounds for Dissent, Red Team Critique, and MAGA Perspective; and Notable Passages and Nutshell Summaries for each page.
Moon-to-Mars Architecture Definition Document (ESDMD-001)
The great thing about this document is that it exists: humans are serious returning to the Moon, and then to Mars. This is the US plan, but it is not clear yet whether it will be China or the US that wins the undeclared but fierce race back to the Moon. In the words of Mike Tyson, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." Readers should want to read this document because it provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of NASA's Moon-to-Mars architecture, offering insights into the future of space exploration and the potential for scientific and technological advancements that will benefit humanity. It addresses current public issues such as the need for sustainable space exploration, the importance of scientific research and discovery, and the potential for economic opportunities in space. By understanding the architecture and its goals, readers can gain insights into how NASA is planning to proceed, and what the obstacles may be. This annotated edition illustrates the capabilities of the AI Lab for Book-Lovers to add context and ease-of-use to manuscripts. It includes several types of abstracts, building from simplest to more complex: TLDR (one word), ELI5, TLDR (vanilla), Scientific Style, and Action Items; essays to increase viewpoint diversity, such as Grounds for Dissent, Red Team Critique, and MAGA Perspective; and Notable Passages and Nutshell Summaries for each page.
Spacecraft Anomalies and Failures Workshop 2023
For anyone interested in space power, safety is, or should be, a paramount concern, both because of the inherent value of human life and material, and because a loss of confidence could have disastrous consequences. For these reasons, it is important for students of the topic to have an empirically grounded understanding of risk. In a previous era, NASA, relying on "engineering judgment", initially estimated the risk of loss of the space shuttle at between 1 in 1000 and 1 in 100,000; the actual rate was 2 in 133, both with complete loss of vessel and crew. For this reason, this 2023 presentation from a joint NASA/NRO conference on recent spacecraft mission anomalies should be essential reading for all practitioners. Readers should expect to: - Gain valuable insights into recent spacecraft anomalies and failures, providing a deeper understanding of the challenges and risks associated with space operations. - Understand the importance of safety measures and continuous improvement in space technology, particularly in the current era of increasing space exploration and commercial space activities. - Recognize the significance of space situational awareness, space weather monitoring, and robust space debris mitigation strategies in addressing the growing number of satellites and debris in orbit. This annotated edition illustrates the capabilities of the AI Lab for Book-Lovers to add context and ease-of-use to manuscripts. It includes several types of abstracts, building from simplest to more complex: TLDR (one word), ELI5, TLDR (vanilla), Scientific Style, and Action Items; essays to increase viewpoint diversity, such as Grounds for Dissent, Red Team Critique, and MAGA Perspective; and Notable Passages and Nutshell Summaries for each page.
Recommendations for Developing Space Suit Integrated Food Systems and Delivering Nutrition Before, During, and After Lunar EVA
If you are old enough to remember Tang(TM) or Space Food Sticks from Pillsbury, you will completely understand my motivation for publishing this document. Astronauts in spacesuits are still astronauts that need to eat. The more astronauts wear spacesuits, the more they need food that can get through the spacesuit somehow. What was old, will be new once again. This 2023 presentation offers NASA's recommendations for developing space suit integrated food systems and delivering nutrition during lunar extravehicular activities (EVAs). It addresses the critical need for adequate nutrition support during the Artemis program, which aims to conduct a higher tempo and frequency of EVAs than any previous space program. By reading this document, readers can gain insights into the challenges and potential solutions for providing in-suit nutrition to astronauts, which is crucial for their health, performance, and mission success in future space exploration endeavors. This annotated edition illustrates the capabilities of the AI Lab for Book-Lovers to add context and ease-of-use to manuscripts. It includes several types of abstracts, building from simplest to more complex: TLDR (one word), ELI5, TLDR (vanilla), Scientific Style, and Action Items; essays to increase viewpoint diversity, such as Grounds for Dissent, Red Team Critique, and MAGA Perspective; and Notable Passages and Nutshell Summaries for each page.
Life in the Universe
For thousands of years, humanity has looked into the night sky and wondered: who is out there? Now you have a chance to travel into that night sky, to go beyond wondering and experience for yourself the reality and spirituality of life beyond our world. This book is a window into the living story of our universe: the realities of trade, travel and conflict in space; the birth and death of civilizations across the stars and the greater plan and purpose of a Creator who oversees the spiritual progress of life in all galaxies. Enter a universe that is alive with danger, mystery, relationship and purpose. Explore the unfolding narrative of life in our own region of space and learn about the struggle for freedom now occurring beyond the borders of our solar system. Marshall Vian Summers has been engaged in a process of Revelation for over 30 years. The outcome of that revelation, this book reveals what life is really like in the universe, something human science and speculation may never fully uncover. Much more than a book, Life in the Universe is an open doorway to a greater human experience. Unfolding before you page-by-page, is a story and a vision of the living cosmos, the complexity of interactions between worlds and the future that awaits us as we enter this larger arena of life. Go beyond the limits of a purely human vantage point and immerse yourself in this "Greater Community," a vast universe of intelligent life that has always called to you.
An Introduction to Gravity
Einstein's theory of gravity can be difficult to introduce at the undergraduate level, or for self-study. One way to ease its introduction is to construct intermediate theories between the previous successful theory of gravity, Newton's, and our modern theory, Einstein's general relativity. This textbook bridges the gap by merging Newtonian gravity and special relativity (by analogy with electricity and magnetism), a process that both builds intuition about general relativity, and indicates why it has the form that it does. This approach is used to motivate the structure of the full theory, as a nonlinear field equation governing a second rank tensor with geometric interpretation, and to understand its predictions by comparing it with the, often qualitatively correct, predictions of intermediate theories between Newton's and Einstein's. Suitable for a one-semester course at junior or senior level, this student-friendly approach builds on familiar undergraduate physics to illuminate the structure of general relativity.
Soul
The Scientists and Theologians who play parts in Soul: God, Self and the New Cosmology -Stephen Hawking-Matthew Fox-Ilya Prigogine-Paul Davies-John Polkinghorne-David Griffin-John Rodwell-David Schramm-Rowan Williams-Brian Swimme-Alan Guth-Steven Weinberg-Frank Tipler-Arnold Mandell-Roger Penrose-Danah Zohar-Thomas Berry
New Zealand Weather Almanac 2025 (Hardback)
Need to plan for the next La Nina?Need to know when floods are returning? Need to know when to rest and when to invest?Ken Ring's weather predictions have been relied on by people around Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand for over 20 years, and his annual weather almanacs are always eagerly anticipated. The 2025 New Zealand Almanac allows you to calculate the weather for any day of the year ahead. By examining lunar orbits and seasonal cycles and analysing trends using state-of-the-art technology, this invaluable, bestselling outdoor companion provides easy-to-use weather forecasting for the whole country.The New Zealand Weather Almanac includes: * Rain, sun, wind, frost and snow predictions by month* Daily weather maps* Daily short forecast for every major centre* Regional rainfall expectations* Extreme weather warnings* Expected temperatures, sunshine and rainfall for over 60 locations.* Graphs of weather trends* Fishing, gardening and skiing diaries* Earthquake timingsKen Ring is the author of over 70 books on weather and climate in Australia, NZ and Ireland. He advises a wide range of companies, event organisers, government departments, and community bodies, and was for many years long-range consultant for Channel Seven in Australia.www.predictweather.com
New Zealand Weather Almanac 2025 (Paperback)
Need to plan for the next La Nina?Need to know when floods are returning? Need to know when to rest and when to invest?Ken Ring's weather predictions have been relied on by people around Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand for over 20 years, and his annual weather almanacs are always eagerly anticipated. The 2025 New Zealand Almanac allows you to calculate the weather for any day of the year ahead. By examining lunar orbits and seasonal cycles and analysing trends using state-of-the-art technology, this invaluable, bestselling outdoor companion provides easy-to-use weather forecasting for the whole country.The almanac includes: * Rain, sun, wind, frost and snow predictions by month* Daily weather maps* Daily short forecast for every major centre* Regional rainfall expectations* Extreme weather warnings* Expected temperatures, sunshine and rainfall for over 60 locations.* Graphs of weather trends* Fishing, gardening and skiing diaries* Earthquake timingsKen Ring is the author of over 70 books on weather and climate in Australia, NZ and Ireland. He advises a wide range of companies, event organisers, government departments, and community bodies, and was for many years long-range consultant for Channel Seven in Australia.www.predictweather.com
Final Theory of Everything
In this book, revised and updated in November 2024, a new 'theory of everything' is revealed. It explains how all aspects of the universe are linked together, and why the universe is the way it is: a grand unification theory that brings together the four forces of nature (gravity, electromagnetism, weak and strong forces) into one single force. Along the way, many myths and misconceptions about the Universe are busted wide open, revealing for example why dark energy and dark matter are non-existent and unnecessary, what truly keeps galaxies together, what's at the bottom of black holes, and what exactly causes gravity. The book also reveals how it will be possible one day to put virtual video cameras on the surfaces of planets and stars, with no time delays. A technology that will revolutionise mankind's exploration of the cosmos and the hunt for extraterrestrial life. The signs are everywhere in today's scientific literature that a shock wave in particle physics is about to arrive. This book is that shockwave: "Many physicists suspect we are in for a radical re-understanding of reality, as big as the one Albert Einstein orchestrated more than a century ago. But now it's Einstein's fabric that needs unravelling. A belief has come to dominate theoretical physics that even nothingness ought to come from something; that space-time must break up into more primitive building blocks that don't themselves inhabit space or time" (source: Emily Buder, The Unravelling of Space-Time, Quanta Magazine, 27 Sept. 2024. This book is written for a general audience, for students, and in particular for astrophysicists and cosmologists who will gain new invaluable insights into the nature of our Universe. Be prepared for a shocking and exuberant rollercoaster ride, leading to a profound new view of the cosmos.
String Theory
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The Dark Side of the Universe
Award-winning writer James Trefil takes readers on a tantalizing journey to the outer reaches of the universe. Along the way he discusses scientific questions such as; How did the universe begin and what is its ultimate fate? He also explores such phenomena as the Big Bang theory, "Hubble bubbles," and "Wimps."
Still as Bright
*A Globe and Mail Best Book of 2024* An immersive exploration of the nightly presence that has captured our imagination for the entirety of human history. "When the Moon rises between buildings or over trees, it's not just a beautiful light: It's an archive of human longing, fear and adventure. The Moon is more than a rock. It's a story." In the luminously told Still As Bright, the story of the Moon traverses time and space, rendering a range of human experiences--from the beliefs of ancient cultures to the science of Galileo's telescopic discoveries, from the obsessions of colorful 19th century "selenographers" to the astronauts of Apollo and, now, Artemis. Still As Bright also traces Cokinos's own lunar pilgrimage. With his backyard telescope, he explores the surface of the Moon, while rooted in places both domestic and wild, and this award-winning poet and writer rediscovers feelings of solace, love and wonder in the midst of loss and change. Simultaneously steeped in rigorous cultural and scientific history, as well as memoir, Still As Bright is a thoughtful, deeply moving, evergreen natural history. It takes readers on a lyrical journey that spans the human understanding of our closest celestial neighbor, whose multi-faceted appeal has worked on witches, scientists, poets, engineers and even billionaires. Still As Bright is a must-read for anyone who has ever looked up into the night sky in awe and wonder. Readers will never look at the Moon the same way again.
The Animate and the Inanimate
Sidis entertains the idea that life originated on Earth from asteroids (as put forth by Lord Kelvin and Hermann von Helmholtz) while describing his theory as a synthesis of the mechanical and vitalist life models. Sidis also claims that stars are "alive" and go through an eternally repeating light-dark cycle, with the second law reversing in the dark portion of the cycle. Sidis' theory was dismissed upon release, only to be discovered in an attic in 1979. Buckminster Fuller (a Sidis classmate) wrote to Gerard Piel in response to this discovery: Imagine my surprise and delight when I was handed a xerox of Sidis' 1925 book, in which he predicted the black hole. His book, The Animate and the Inanimate is a tremendous cosmological work. I find him focusing on the same topics that fascinate me and reaching roughly the same conclusions that I have published in SYNERGETICS and will publish in SYNERGETICS Volume II, which has already gone to press. As a Harvard man of a later generation, I hope you are as excited as I am that Sidis went on to do the most magnificent thinking and writing after college.This is one of the few works by Sidis that was not written under a pen name. In The Animate and the Inanimate, Sidis says that the universe is endless and has parts where the laws of physics are backward, called "negative tendencies." Following these are sections where the laws of physics are forward-looking, known as "positive tendencies," which change over time. He claims there was no "origin of life"; life has always existed and only evolved.
Extreme Weather Page-A-Day(r) Calendar 2025
For novice hurricane hunters and seasoned forecasters alike, it's a year of cyclones, twisters, blizzards, heat waves, and the science behind the world's most mysterious weather phenomena.WONDERFUL WEATHER: Discover Extreme Events, Extreme Places, fascinating trivia, weather mythology, history, and interesting terms like "St. Elmo's fire"--a blue-violet plasma that emanates from pointy objects during thunderstorms. AWE-INDUCING GIFT: Amateur weather-watchers, hobbyist storm chasers, and professional meteorologists alike will love this calendar. Most weather calendars are focused on one image a month--this one is packed with facts and photos 365 days a year. FROM AN EXPERT: Written by weather expert Dr. Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and a research fellow at both the National Center for Atmospheric Research and The Nature Conservancy of California. PLASTIC FREE: Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable.
The Universal One
The Universal One" is a book written by Walter Russell that explains his new Cosmology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Russell science and philosophy. The book reveals the possibility of transmutation of the elements and unites spiritual cause and scientifically observable effect in a seamless whole. Russell later revised some of the content of the book in "The Secret of Light" and "A New Concept of the Universe". The book is a century or more ahead of its time and is now appealing to many people who are examining the nature of science and consciousness. The universe is a multiplicity of changing effects of but one unchanging cause. All things are universal, and nothing is of itself alone. When man knows this in measurable exactness, then he will have no limitations within those which are universal.The Universal One is Walter Russell's first expression of his new Cosmology explaining the Mind-centered electric universe. Though he would revise his theory somewhat over the years, this is the first and basic description of his new Cosmology. Lavishing illustrated, it sets out his views on God, the Universe, matter and Man's place in the world as he searches for a path to god. In this historic volume, Walter Russell first reveals the possibility of transmutation of the elements. This illustrated treatise is Russell's scientific explanation of God's ways and processes in the construction of the Universe and provides a guide for illuminating Man's proper way of living during the long journey to the Light of God.
Judging Extreme Weather
Written by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Rapporteur of Weather and Climate Extremes, this book addresses the reality of extreme weather-how does it occur; how do we measure it; and what does it mean for our future.
Genetic Sin Thesis
Because of ancient sin, The Lord has cut Mankind off from The Tree of Life, which had given Mankind Eternal Life. Since that time, we were not intended to live forever in a fleshly body. Because The Lord's Temple, which is your body and soul, has been corrupted, it must be redeemed back to perfection by The Creator through the sacrifice of Christ for The Sins of The World. In 1st Corinthians 6:19-20, Paul asks, "Or do you not know that your body is a Temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So, glorify God in your body." Thus, YOU are The Temple of The Lord, not any human made temple in Jerusalem. Lucifer seeks to desecrate that temple and erect a false digital image in its place, so that Lucifer may dwell inside you instead of The Lord. Using genetic modification, machine enhancements, and digital upgrades, Lucifer will erect a New Satanic Temple, which shall be The New Man...Homo Deus: The Image of the Beast. Artificial Intelligence, animated by The Light of Lucifer, will be the final invention of Mankind. The Gnostic Luciferian Freemasons are Thieves in The Temple of The Lord, and they want to tamper with The Lord's Creation, which is The Temple of The Lord, known as Mankind, and thereby, become Gods through Transhumanistic technologies. They seek to desecrate The Temple of God, again, which is YOU. The Battle for Your Soul 1) The battle is for The Temple of God: YOU. 2) The battlefield is the soul of Mankind. 3) If you allow your mind to be plugged into The Internet of Things Cloud, you take on The Image of The Beast. It is The Forbidden Gate. Transhumanism is a perversion of God's Creation, merging "iron with clay", and tampering with Creation in the attempt to become God. 4) You were born mortal, and only by dying a mortal, which requires rejecting any technologies that will alter you to become Transhuman, shall you live eternally. And Christ is The Way for this process. That is the Creator's plan. The Elite will offer you Immortality if you upload your mind into their Transhumanist Cyber Realm. If you choose it, you will forever lose your soul. It is your choice. 5) The Image of the Beast IS Transhumanism through Techno Mystical Technologies, including Artificial Intelligence. 6) Artificial Intelligence heralds the end of Mankind and the beginning of The Beast System.
Clockwork Cosmos Time’s Evolution
The Precision Universe Time's Development is a spellbinding investigation into the multifaceted dance of time inside the tremendous embroidery of the universe. This calculated structure digs into time as an unthinking power, working with accuracy and routineness, similar as the pinion wheels of an inestimable precision. In this vision, time isn't only a direct movement yet a complicated, entwined component that coordinates the unfurling of occasions and grandiose peculiarities. The Perfect timing Universe imagines time as a terrific director, coordinating the infinite orchestra with fastidious tender loving care and a cadenced accuracy that oversees the actual texture of the real world. As the pinion wheels of the vast accuracy turn, heavenly bodies dance in divine movement, every development synchronized with the following. The development of time turns into an agreeable movement, set apart by heavenly occasions, infinite cycles, and the ages long expressive dance of universes. From the introduction of stars to the complex dance of planets, each astronomical event is unpredictably woven into the worldly embroidery. The idea likewise examines the interconnectedness of various sizes of time, from the short lived snapshots of human experience to the immense ages that shape the development of worlds. In the Perfect timing Universe, the ticking of the enormous precision resonates through the littlest particles to the most stupendous vast designs, making a brought together and interconnected worldly system. Time's Development inside the Precision Universe rises above the customary perspective on time as a simple estimation. It turns into a powerful power that moves the unfurling of the universe's story. The figurative cog wheels of the grandiose precision don't simply gauge time; they effectively shape the fate of divine bodies, systems, and the vast web itself. This conceptualization welcomes consideration on the idea of time - whether it is a fixed and foreordained movement or dependent upon inconspicuous changes inside the inestimable hardware. It prompts us to contemplate the connection among circumstances and logical results, the repetitive idea of enormous occasions, and the potential for changes inside the painstakingly adjusted components of the Precision Universe. In rundown, Precision Universe Time's Development is a visionary investigation that gives time a role as a marvelous director organizing the orchestra of the universe. It welcomes us to see time not as an inactive spectator but rather as a functioning power molding the development of the universe - a heavenly artful dance arranged with accuracy by the cog wheels of the grandiose precision.
Space Odyssey
"Space Odyssey Past Our Viewpoints" is a spellbinding investigation of the universe that rises above the limits of our creative mind. This visionary excursion takes us past the recognizable skylines of our natural presence, driving us into the immensity of room where the secrets of the universe unfurl. At the core of this odyssey is a journey for information, driven by mankind's inborn interest and the persistent quest for figuring out the universe. From the radiant profundities of far off systems to the cryptic domains of dark openings, "Space Odyssey Past Our Viewpoints" reveals the marvels that have captivated cosmologists, researchers, and visionaries for a really long time. The odyssey unfurls in a consistent combination of state of the art science and stunning visuals. From the perspective of best in class telescopes and space tests, watchers are shipped to heavenly scenes that resist creative mind. Clouds sparkle with ethereal excellence, planets dance in vast movement, and far off stars cast their entrancing shine across the grandiose material. The account of this space odyssey is interlaced with the tales of the people who have considered investigating the universe. Space explorers, cosmologists, and space pioneers share their bits of knowledge, encounters, and the significant effect that looking upon the universe has had on how they might interpret presence. Their appearance add a human aspect to the endlessness of room, interfacing the crowd to the common journey for enormous understanding. In "Space Odyssey Past Our Viewpoints," the mechanical wonders that empower our enormous investigation become the overwhelming focus. Super advanced shuttle, meanderers, and telescopes become the apparatuses through which we broaden our faculties into the farthest reaches of the universe. The odyssey features the cooperative endeavors of global space organizations, researchers, and designers who push the limits of development to open the privileged insights of the universe. As the odyssey advances, it digs into the existential inquiries that have filled mankind's interest with the universe. What are the beginnings of the universe? Is it true that we are separated from everyone else in the immensity of room? How do the laws of material science oversee the divine expressive dance of worlds and stars? "Space Odyssey Past Our Viewpoints" welcomes thought and marvel, empowering watchers to contemplate their spot in the excellent embroidery of the universe. This space odyssey isn't only a visual display; a groundbreaking encounter welcomes watchers to grow their points of view and embrace the boundless conceivable outcomes that lie past our points of view. It lights a feeling of stunningness, interest, and love for the grandiose miracles that keep on molding how we might interpret the universe and our place inside it. "Space Odyssey Past Our Points of view" is an encouragement to set out on a remarkable journey, provoking us to try the impossible and find the unfathomable magnificence that exists past the constraints of our earthly skylines
A New Vision of the Early Universe - Second Edition
This book is not your run of the mill recap of the Big Bang Theory (BBT), but a new and thought-provoking venture into an entirely different early universe. In this new vision everything we know to exist in the universe naturally evolves from the condensed energy that started our universe, and does so without positing into existence any new fields, forces, dimensions, or anything else that is not already known to science. This new vision only required a tweaking of the Big Bang Theory. Instead of winding the clock back to a singularity, the author stopped at a point just short of the singularity and allowed the speck of condensed energy to simply expand from there. Amazing things happened. Supermassive blackholes (SMBHs) spun into existence, then particles spun into existence, and then dark energy naturally permeated our universe becoming our intergalactic medium, all together forming the large-scale structure of our universe we call the cosmic web. The author then discovered that the creation of SMBHs, particles, and dark energy represent the foundation to our entire universe, and that everything else, including fields, forces, and complex matter, emanates from relationships between those three entities. This is the story of those relationships. It retains all the observational evidence supporting the BBT, covering the period up until the creation of atoms and the CMB, at which point our current vision of the universe takes over. The work is supported by numerous citations, quotes, and observations from many leading physicists, cosmologists, and mathematicians. Sound reasoning and observational evidence makes this new vision one that invites confirmation or rejection on multiple levels. It will surely stimulate discussion, theoretical assault, and experimental analysis for years to come. It is a momentous journey through 380,000 years of evolution that has never before been so thoroughly analyzed or so vividly recounted.
Green Isles, Blue Waters, Kiwi Wonders
Settled in the core of the Southern Side of the equator, the charming objective known as Green Isles enamors guests with its rich scenes and dynamic biodiversity. Spread across an archipelago of emerald isles, this paradisiacal sanctuary is a demonstration of nature's unmatched excellence. The verdant slopes and valleys are decorated with an embroidery of greenery, making a visual orchestra that repeats the lively tones of a tropical range. As the sun provides reason to feel ambiguous about its brilliant shine the scenes, Green Isles changes into a safe house of peacefulness and normal quality.One of the characterizing highlights of Green Isles is its purplish blue waters that support the archipelago in a delicate hug. The perfectly clear oceans are overflowing with marine life, displaying a submerged universe of unrivaled variety. Swimmers and jumpers are blessed to receive a kaleidoscope of varieties as they investigate the energetic coral reefs that flourish underneath the surface. The marine miracles of Green Isles reach out past the reefs, with dolphins smoothly moving in the waves and glorious whales breaking somewhere far off. The waters encompassing the isles are not just a background; they are a living material, welcoming voyagers to submerge themselves in the sea-going marvels that characterize this enthralling objective.In the midst of the normal magnificence, the Kiwi Marvels of Green Isles stand as a demonstration of the exceptional natural life that calls this heaven home. The notable kiwi bird, an image of New Zealand's normal legacy, can be seen in its local environment. With its particular appearance and charming attitude, the kiwi represents the appeal and independence of the neighborhood fauna. Green Isles, consequently, act as a safe-haven for the kiwi as well as a horde of other native species, including the subtle kakapo and the lively kea. Protection endeavors have turned into an essential piece of the ethos of Green Isles, guaranteeing the safeguarding of these striking animals for a long time into the future.Past the enrapturing scenes and natural life, Green Isles entice voyagers with a rich social embroidery woven by the native Maori individuals. The practices and accounts of the Maori are profoundly implanted in the texture of the isles, from the musical haka exhibitions to the multifaceted carvings that embellish conventional gathering houses. Guests have the potential chance to take part in social trades, acquiring bits of knowledge into the otherworldly association between the Maori and the land they call home. The glow of Maori neighborliness encompasses explorers, making a vivid and advancing experience that rises above the customary traveler venture.Green Isles, with its blue waters and Kiwi Marvels, is in excess of an objective; it is an ensemble of nature, culture, and preservation agreeably playing together. Whether investigating the verdant scenes, plunging into the purplish blue profundities, or drenching oneself in the social embroidered artwork, each second spent on the Green Isles is a tribute to the miracles that make this edge of the world really exceptional. It is a safe-haven for those looking for comfort in nature's hug, an experience for the valiant spirits, and a festival of the noteworthy biodiversity that graces this sanctuary in the Southern Side of the equator.
The Allure of the Multiverse
"A rich and rewarding history of one of the most astounding ideas in physics and astronomy" (Marcia Bartusiak) - that the universe we know isn't the only one  Our books, our movies--our imaginations--are obsessed with extra dimensions, alternate timelines, and the sense that all we see might not be all there is. In short, we can't stop thinking about the multiverse. As it turns out, physicists are similarly captivated. In The Allure of the Multiverse, physicist Paul Halpern tells the epic story of how science became besotted with the multiverse, and the controversies that ensued. The questions that brought scientists to this point are big and deep: Is reality such that anything can happen, must happen? How does quantum mechanics "choose" the outcomes of its apparently random processes? And why is the universe habitable? Each question quickly leads to the multiverse. Drawing on centuries of disputation and deep vision, from luminaries like Nietzsche, Einstein, and the creators of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Halpern reveals the multiplicity of multiverses that scientists have imagined to make sense of our reality. Whether we live in one of many different possible universes, or simply the only one there is, might never be certain. But Halpern shows one thing for sure: how stimulating it can be to try to find out.
The Essence Of Theorophy
In the domain of philosophical request, Theorophy arises as a particular discipline that rises above regular limits, mixing components of reasoning and otherworldliness into a consistent embroidery of shrewdness. At its center, Theorophy dives into the significant interconnectedness between hypothetical comprehension and profound understanding, offering a complete investigation of the idea of presence and the human experience. The pith of Theorophy lies in its capacity to connect the scholarly and profound elements of human awareness. Dissimilar to customary way of thinking that frequently stresses unique thinking, Theorophy looks to coordinate significant bits of knowledge from different profound practices, encouraging an all encompassing comprehension of the real world. This blend urges people to rise above the limits of simply educated investigation and embrace a more instinctive and experiential way to deal with intelligence. Fundamental to Theorophy is the acknowledgment that hypothetical systems alone may miss the mark in catching the profundity and broadness of human life. The discipline recognizes the intrinsic impediments of language and reasonable idea while wrestling with the secrets of the universe. Therefore, Theorophy welcomes experts to set out on an extraordinary excursion that includes scholarly examination as well as immediate profound experience. The investigation of Theorophy envelops a different scope of points, including mysticism, cosmology, cognizance, and the idea of the real world. Drawing motivation from old otherworldly practices, contemporary ways of thinking, and state of the art logical bits of knowledge, Theorophy energizes a cross-disciplinary way to deal with disentangling the secrets of presence. This interdisciplinary point of view considers a more extravagant and more nuanced comprehension of the significant inquiries that have fascinated humankind for quite a long time. Theorophy likewise stresses the functional use of its lessons in regular day to day existence. It gives a system to people to develop a profound feeling of internal harmony, reason, and association with the more noteworthy entirety. Through pensive practices, moral rules, and care strategies, Theorophy offers a guide for individual change and profound development. The Embodiment of Theorophy welcomes perusers to rise above the limits of conventional philosophical request and leave on a significant investigation of the interconnectedness among hypothesis and otherworldliness. It empowers a blend of scholarly thoroughness and profound knowledge, cultivating a comprehensive way to deal with figuring out the idea of the real world. By embracing both the hypothetical and mysterious elements of human experience, Theorophy offers a groundbreaking point of view that can possibly reshape how we might interpret presence and guide people toward a more significant and illuminated life.
The Science Behind Alien Encounters
Astronomers agree the universe has more stars in it then there are grains of sand on Earth. Recently astronomers have stated that there may be more than one billion earth-size planets in habitable zones just within our own galaxy. Even though most astronomers might agree that there might be intelligent life out there, most would argue that the distances are too great for even a highly advanced life form to travel the light years that separate most stars. These astronomers base their reasoning on the chemical rockets and have not considered alternative propulsion methods such as gravitational field propulsion. Sixty years ago, humans ventured into space for the first time by using chemical rockets. What capabilities could intelligent beings have who are a few million (or even just a few thousand) years more advanced. There is strong evidence that the Earth has been and is being visited by intelligent beings. For example, during World War II, both sides reported Foo Fighters (bright orbs of light) following their aircraft. Today they are the most common type of UFO reported. Recently released films from Navy gun cameras show flight capabilities of UFOs that are beyond our capabilities. Credible witnesses have reported UFOs doing amazing things such as 100g accelerations, right angle turns, cloaking, freezing shallow ponds, and supersonic flight without creating shock waves. This is not magic! Using science that most people have in high school, this book will explain how all of this is done, and more. Topics covered in the book include the UFO Crash at Kingman, Arizona; A Brief History of Sightings; The Truth Embargo; The Search for ETs; The Sumerian Knowledge; The Deluge; The Great Pyramid of Giza; Contact with ETs; The Amazing Things UFOs Do; Time Travel and How ETs Travel Great Distances; The theory and practice of generating gravitational fields by manipulating electro-magnetic fields; Why UFOs Crash; and what the ETs Are Up To. Are the amazing bodies recently discovered near Nazca, Peru, alien bodies? An extensive bibliography is presented at the back of the book.
Igniting The Cosmos Rocketry Wonders
In the immense field of the universe, human creativity takes off with Touching off The Universe: Rocketry Ponders, a stunning excursion into the domains of room investigation and the wonders of rocketry. This otherworldly endeavor epitomizes the determined quest for information, pushing the limits of science and innovation to disentangle the secrets of the universe. At the core of Lighting The Universe is the extraordinary force of rockets, the cutting edge chariots that convey humankind past the bounds of Earth. These heavenly vessels, with their booming thunders and surging crest of fire, epitomize the soul of human interest and the quest for the unexplored world. The display unfurls like an enormous odyssey, following the development of rocketry from its unassuming starting points to the state of the art innovations moving us towards the stars. Guests are welcomed by a vivid encounter that beginnings with the introduction of rocketry. Models and relics exhibit the visionary personalities of trailblazers like Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Robert H. Goddard, and Wernher von Braun, who laid the foundation for the taking off accomplishments of the space age. A verifiable timetable diagrams the direction of rocket improvement, featuring key achievements that have characterized humankind's rising into the universe. As visitors navigate through the show, they experience a dazzling cluster of life-sized copies and intelligent presentations delineating the variety of rockets that have graced the sky. From the notable Saturn V that impelled space travelers to the Moon to the smooth, modern plans of contemporary space apparatus, Lighting The Universe typifies the development of rocketry as a demonstration of human development. The miracles of impetus frameworks and rocket motors are revealed in enthralling subtlety, permitting devotees and amateurs the same to get a handle on the many-sided designing behind these wonders. Reproductions and involved shows offer a sample of the powers that drive rockets into space, giving an instinctive comprehension of the difficulties looked by plane design specialists. A feature of Touching off The Universe is the festival of historic missions and space investigation accomplishments. Guests can remember the rapture of the Apollo 11 moon landing, wonder about the flexibility of meanderers investigating far off planets, and ponder the possibilities of interstellar travel. The show likewise honors the worldwide joint efforts that have joined countries chasing enormous information, encouraging a feeling of solidarity among Earth's occupants. Lighting The Universe: Rocketry Miracles rises above the conventional gallery experience, impelling guests into the outskirts of human investigation. It motivates wonder, flashes interest, and welcomes consideration of the boundless potential outcomes that lie past our divine home. As the rockets of today move us towards the universe, this presentation fills in as a signal, enlightening the remarkable accomplishments that anticipate on our excursion into the extraordinary unexplored world.
The Oxford Handbook of the History of Modern Cosmology
Scientific and popular literature on modern cosmology is very extensive; however, scholarly works on the historical development of cosmology are few and scattered. The Oxford Handbook of the History of Modern Cosmology offers a comprehensive and authoritative account of the history of cosmology from the late nineteenth century to the early twenty-first century. It provides historical background to what we know about the universe today, including not only the successes but also the many false starts. Big Bang theory features prominently, but so does the defunct steady state theory. The book starts with a chapter on the pre-Einstein period (1860-1910) and ends with chapters on modern developments such as inflation, dark energy and multiverse hypotheses. The chapters are organized chronologically, with some focusing on theory and others more on observations and technological advances. A few of the chapters discuss more general ideas, relating to larger contexts such as politics, economy, philosophy and world views.
Beyond the Blue Sky
Space the travel industry, an idea once restricted to the domains of sci-fi, has arisen as a groundbreaking power forming the eventual fate of humankind's relationship with space. At its center, space the travel industry typifies the democratization of room investigation, permitting regular people to rise above Earth's air and witness the universe firsthand. This development means a takeoff from the selective area of space travelers, introducing a time where the miracles of room are open to a different cluster of people. As privately owned businesses competition to offer suborbital and orbital flights, the possibility of wandering past our planet becomes a logical undertaking as well as a substantial encounter for regular people. This shift denotes a takeoff from customary thoughts of room investigation, where just a chosen handful had the honor of looking upon the Earth from space. Presently, space the travel industry vows to make the heavenly spread a jungle gym for visionaries, globe-trotters, and fans from varying backgrounds. The effect of room the travel industry stretches out a long ways past the excitement of weightlessness and the stunning perspectives on The planet. It fills in as an impetus for motivating the up and coming age of room lovers. Youthful personalities, charmed by the chance of arriving at the stars, are attracted to STEM disciplines in quest for adding to the advancing account of room investigation. Instructive drives, joining of room themed educational plans, and extracurricular exercises revolved around space science become roads through which the interest with the universe is developed. Besides, the ascent of room the travel industry presents a one of a kind chance to lift natural cognizance. The outline impact, experienced by space explorers who witness Earth from space, presently reaches out to a more extensive crowd. Space travelers, furnished with a recently discovered point of view, become advocates for natural stewardship, underscoring the delicacy of our planet and the requirement for capable practices in our endeavors past its limits.
Storm Struck
STORM STRUCK: When Supercharged Winds Slammed Northwest MichiganIt was a hundred-year storm, said some. Thin trees snapped like matchsticks; thick ones toppled, one atop another, like felled soldiers. The storm's straight-wind blast left houses with gaping holes, thousands of residents with no power for days, a Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore that is, said one official, unrecognizable, and a cleanup that could take years.A UNIQUE, CROWD-SOURCED BOOK FROM THE COMMUNITYFollowing a social media blast by Mission Point Press, over 70 local or visiting photographers submitted their visions of the storm, resulting in well over 300 photos from Leelanau County, Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula, Acme, Williamsburg, Alden, Frankfort, Mackinaw, Kalkaska and Antrim County.Mission Point Press, a Traverse City publisher, will release a book on Sept. 27, 2015, chronicling the historic, tragic event. Titled Storm Struck: When Supercharged Winds Slammed Northwest Michigan, it will include: The storm's anatomy ... what caused it, and why it was so devastating. A foreword by Bob Sutherland, founder of Cherry Republic. Mapped details of the path it followed. Extensive photographs showing the storm and the impact on Leelanau, Grand Traverse and Antrim counties - and more - from more than 70 different photographers. Stories of the people affected - their heroics and the swift response to repair the damage.
