Eclipse Expeditions Chasing Celestial Miracles
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Eclipse Expeditions Chasing Celestial Miracles
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Author : Parker Gillespie
language : en
Publisher: Karl Duggan
Release Date :
Eclipse Expeditions Chasing Celestial Miracles written by Parker Gillespie and has been published by Karl Duggan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Science categories.
Embark on a thrilling journey with eclipse chasers as they traverse the globe in search of the elusive total solar eclipse. From the majestic mountains of South America to the remote islands of the Pacific, these adventurers share their firsthand accounts of witnessing nature's most awe-inspiring spectacle. Through vivid travel anecdotes and captivating storytelling, readers will be transported to the heart of these extraordinary expeditions, where they will discover the wonders of the universe and the transformative power of totality. Uncover the hidden mysteries of the cosmos as experienced through the eyes of these intrepid explorers, who face the challenges of unpredictable weather, unfamiliar landscapes, and the sheer exhilaration of chasing the moon's shadow. Join them on their quest for adventure, as they capture breathtaking moments of totality and encounter the wonders of the natural world. Through their encounters with local cultures and wildlife, they gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between the celestial and terrestrial realms. Delve into the fascinating world of eclipse chasing and witness the profound impact it has on those who seek out these rare celestial events. Experience the sense of awe and wonder that pervades each expedition, as the sheer beauty of a total solar eclipse leaves spectators speechless and forever changed. From the science behind eclipses to the superstitions and folklore surrounding them, this book offers a comprehensive look at the cultural significance of these rare cosmic phenomena. Whether you're a seasoned eclipse chaser or a curious observer, this book will inspire you to look up at the sky with fresh eyes and to embrace the wonder and magic of the universe.
Sophie S World
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Author : Jostein Gaarder
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-07-15
Sophie S World written by Jostein Gaarder and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-15 with Fiction categories.
The international bestseller about life, the universe and everything. 'A simply wonderful, irresistible book' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'A terrifically entertaining and imaginative story wrapped round its tough, thought-provoking philosophical heart' DAILY MAIL 'Remarkable ... an extraordinary achievement' SUNDAY TIMES When 14-year-old Sophie encounters a mysterious mentor who introduces her to philosophy, mysteries deepen in her own life. Why does she keep getting postcards addressed to another girl? Who is the other girl? And who, for that matter, is Sophie herself? To solve the riddle, she uses her new knowledge of philosophy, but the truth is far stranger than she could have imagined. A phenomenal worldwide bestseller, SOPHIE'S WORLD sets out to draw teenagers into the world of Socrates, Descartes, Spinoza, Hegel and all the great philosophers. A brilliantly original and fascinating story with many twists and turns, it raises profound questions about the meaning of life and the origin of the universe.
The Spell Of The Sensuous
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Author : David Abram
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2012-10-17
The Spell Of The Sensuous written by David Abram and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-17 with Philosophy categories.
Winner of the International Lannan Literary Award for Nonfiction Animal tracks, word magic, the speech of stones, the power of letters, and the taste of the wind all figure prominently in this intellectual tour de force that returns us to our senses and to the sensuous terrain that sustains us. This major work of ecological philosophy startles the senses out of habitual ways of perception. For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patters) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity with the natural world? What will it take for us to recover a sustaining relation with the breathing earth? In The Spell of the Sensuous David Abram draws on sources as diverse as the philosophy of Merleau-Ponty, Balinese shamanism, Apache storytelling, and his own experience as an accomplished sleight-of-hand of magician to reveal the subtle dependence of human cognition on the natural environment. He explores the character of perception and excavates the sensual foundations of language, which--even at its most abstract--echoes the calls and cries of the earth. On every page of this lyrical work, Abram weaves his arguments with a passion, a precision, and an intellectual daring that recall such writers as Loren Eisleley, Annie Dillard, and Barry Lopez.
The Conduct Of Life
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Author : Ralph Waldo Emerson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1876
The Conduct Of Life written by Ralph Waldo Emerson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1876 with Conduct of life categories.
On Their Own Terms
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Author : Benjamin A. Elman
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2009-07-01
On Their Own Terms written by Benjamin A. Elman and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-01 with History categories.
In On Their Own Terms, Benjamin A. Elman offers a much-needed synthesis of early Chinese science during the Jesuit period (1600-1800) and the modern sciences as they evolved in China under Protestant influence (1840s-1900). By 1600 Europe was ahead of Asia in producing basic machines, such as clocks, levers, and pulleys, that would be necessary for the mechanization of agriculture and industry. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Elman shows, Europeans still sought from the Chinese their secrets of producing silk, fine textiles, and porcelain, as well as large-scale tea cultivation. Chinese literati borrowed in turn new algebraic notations of Hindu-Arabic origin, Tychonic cosmology, Euclidian geometry, and various computational advances. Since the middle of the nineteenth century, imperial reformers, early Republicans, Guomindang party cadres, and Chinese Communists have all prioritized science and technology. In this book, Elman gives a nuanced account of the ways in which native Chinese science evolved over four centuries, under the influence of both Jesuit and Protestant missionaries. In the end, he argues, the Chinese produced modern science on their own terms.
The Spectral Arctic
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Author : Shane McCorristine
language : en
Publisher: UCL Press
Release Date : 2018-05-01
The Spectral Arctic written by Shane McCorristine and has been published by UCL Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-01 with History categories.
Visitors to the Arctic enter places that have been traditionally imagined as otherworldly. This strangeness fascinated audiences in nineteenth-century Britain when the idea of the heroic explorer voyaging through unmapped zones reached its zenith. The Spectral Arctic re-thinks our understanding of Arctic exploration by paying attention to the importance of dreams and ghosts in the quest for the Northwest Passage. The narratives of Arctic exploration that we are all familiar with today are just the tip of the iceberg: they disguise a great mass of mysterious and dimly lit stories beneath the surface. In contrast to oft-told tales of heroism and disaster, this book reveals the hidden stories of dreaming and haunted explorers, of frozen mummies, of rescue balloons, visits to Inuit shamans, and of the entranced female clairvoyants who travelled to the Arctic in search of John Franklin’s lost expedition. Through new readings of archival documents, exploration narratives, and fictional texts, these spectral stories reflect the complex ways that men and women actually thought about the far North in the past. This revisionist historical account allows us to make sense of current cultural and political concerns in the Canadian Arctic about the location of Franklin’s ships.
Midgard Worldbook
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Author : Wolfgang Baur
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-10
Midgard Worldbook written by Wolfgang Baur and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10 with Fantasy games categories.
"Pathfinder roleplaying game compatible."
The Cambridge World History Of Violence Volume 2 Ad 500 Ad 1500
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Author : Matthew Gordon
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2020-03-31
The Cambridge World History Of Violence Volume 2 Ad 500 Ad 1500 written by Matthew Gordon and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-31 with History categories.
Violence permeated much of social life across the vast geographical space of the European, Asian, and Islamic worlds and through the broad sweep of what is often termed the Middle Millennium (roughly 500 to 1500). Focusing on four contexts in which violence occurred across this huge area, the contributors to this volume explore the formation of centralized polities through war and conquest; institution building and ideological expression by these same polities; control of extensive trade networks; and the emergence and dominance of religious ecumenes. Attention is also given to the idea of how theories of violence are relevant to the specific historical circumstances discussed in the volume's chapters. A final section on the depiction of violence, both visual and literary, demonstrates the ubiquity of societal efforts to confront meanings of violence during this longue durée.
The Neo Assyrian And Greek Divination In War
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Author : Krzysztof Ulanowski
language : en
Publisher: Culture and History of the Anc
Release Date : 2020-10-29
The Neo Assyrian And Greek Divination In War written by Krzysztof Ulanowski and has been published by Culture and History of the Anc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-29 with History categories.
Religion and war -- Divination in Mesopotamia -- Greek divination -- Varieties of divination -- Mesopotamian influence on Greek divination.
Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973-10
Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973-10 with categories.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.