Journeys To The Edge Of The Egg
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Journeys To The Edge Of The Egg
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Author : Michael Reid McMahon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Journeys To The Edge Of The Egg written by Michael Reid McMahon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with categories.
Journeys To The Edge
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Author : Peter M. Gardner
language : en
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Release Date : 2013-09-27
Journeys To The Edge written by Peter M. Gardner and has been published by University of Missouri Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In this fascinating and vivid account, Peter M. Gardner takes us along with him on his anthropological field research trips. Usually, the author’s family is there, too, either with him in the field or somewhere nearby. Family adventures are part of it all. Travel into the unknown can be terrifying yet stimulating, and Gardner describes his own adventures, sharing medical and travel emergencies, magical fights, natural dangers, playful friends, and satisfying scientific discoveries. Along the way, we also learn how Gardner adapted to the isolation he sometimes faced and how he coped with the numerous crises that arose during his travels, including his tiny son’s bout with cholera. Because Gardner’s primary research since 1962 has been with hunter-gatherers, much of his story transpires either in the equatorial jungle of south India or more than one hundred miles beyond the end of the road in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Other ventures transport readers to Japan and back to India, allowing them to savor ancient sights and sounds. Gardner closes the book with a journey of quite another sort, as he takes us into the world of nature, Taoist philosophy, and the experimental treatment of advanced cancer. Throughout this fast-moving book, Gardner deftly describes the goals and techniques of his research, as well as his growing understanding of the cultures to which he was exposed. Few personal accounts of fieldwork describe enough of the research to give a complete sense of the experience in the way this book does. Anyone with an interest in travel and adventure, including the student of anthropology as well as the general reader, will be totally intrigued by Gardner’s story, one of a daily existence so very different from our own.
Journey To The Edge Of Reason
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Author : Stephen Budiansky
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021
Journey To The Edge Of Reason written by Stephen Budiansky and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Mathematicians categories.
A remarkable account of the brilliant, troubled mathematician and philosopher Kurt Gödel. From his famous Incompleteness Theorem, which shook the foundations of mathematical truth, to his perilous escape from Nazi Vienna, this book weaves together his creative genius, mental illness, and idealism in the face of adversity.
A Mathematician S Journey To The Edge Of The Universe
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Author : Manjunath.R
language : en
Publisher: Manjunath.R
Release Date : 2020-02-20
A Mathematician S Journey To The Edge Of The Universe written by Manjunath.R and has been published by Manjunath.R this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-20 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Have you ever wondered what the ultimate question is? The one question that, if answered, would reveal the secrets of the universe? In this book, the author takes you on a journey to the edge of the universe, exploring the latest scientific theories about the origins, structure, and fate of our cosmos. Along the way, you'll learn about the Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, black holes, string theory, and other mind-bending concepts. You'll also meet the brilliant scientists who have dedicated their lives to unravelling the mysteries of the universe. This thought-provoking book seamlessly weaves together the realms of mathematics, cosmology, and philosophy to unravel the profound enigmas that shroud our universe. It's also a personal journey of discovery, as the author shares his own passion for mathematics and his quest to find the ultimate question. Whether you're a math whiz or a complete novice, you'll find something to enjoy in this book. It's a fascinating read that will challenge your mind and expand your horizons. Here are some of the topics covered in the book: The history of astronomy and cosmology The laws of physics and their implications for the universe The Big Bang and the evolution of the universe Dark matter and dark energy Black holes and other exotic objects String theory and other unified theories of physics The ultimate question and the search for meaning The book is written in a clear and engaging style, and it's packed with interesting facts and insights. It's a must-read for anyone who's curious about the universe and the quest to find its ultimate secrets.
Five Trips To The Edge
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Author : Jim Lyke
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2001-03
Five Trips To The Edge written by Jim Lyke and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-03 with Fiction categories.
A man who falls in love with a woman he passes on the highway during his daily commute. An amusement park attraction that comes to life. A young biracial man forced to choose sides when a not-so-United States erupts in racial civil war. A love affair between the ghost of a dead woman and the new owner of the house she haunts. And a down-on-his-luck salesman who embarks on a crusade of revenge against everyone he believes has wronged him. This is what you will find among the five short stories that make up Five Trips To The Edge. In Segregation Anxiety, Jordan Jefferson finds himself literally caught in the middle when racial tensions spiral out of control in the USA of the future. In Presidents Day, Geoff Underwood gets more than he bargained for when he visits Disney World’s Hall of Presidents. Dave Franken decides in The Big Hate that if you can’t join ’em, beat ’em. And in both Stan’s Not My Name and Mirror Image, men and women fall in love under extremely unusual circumstances. Quirky, funny, thought-provoking, and even shocking, buckle your seat belt and drive the twisted roads in Five Trips To The Edge.
Journeys With Emperors
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Author : Gerald L. Kooyman
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2023
Journeys With Emperors written by Gerald L. Kooyman and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Emperor penguin categories.
With stunning photographs from the ice edge, this firsthand account of a researcher's time in Antarctica and of the perilous journeys of the world's largest penguin species: the iconic emperor. Nearly all emperor penguin colonies are extremely remote; of the sixty-six known, fewer than thirty have been visited by humans, and even fewer have been the subject of successful research programs. One of the largest known emperor penguin colonies is found on a narrow band of sea ice attached to the Antarctic continent. In Journeys with Emperors, Gerald L. Kooyman and Jim Mastro take us to this far-flung colony in the Ross Sea, revealing how scientists gained access to it, and what they learned while living among the penguins as they raised their chicks. The Ross Sea colony is close to the ice edge, which spares the penguins the long, energy-draining march for which other colonies are well-known. But life at this colony is not without movement. The proximity of the ice edge to the birds allowed researchers to observe the penguins as they came and went on their foraging journeys, including their interactions with leopard seals and killer whales. What the scientists witnessed revealed important aspects of emperor penguin behavior and physiology. For instance, they discovered that in the course of hunting for food, some of the penguins dive to depths of greater than five hundred meters (a third of a mile, deeper than any other diving bird). And crucially: most of the emperor's life is actually spent at sea, with fledged chicks and adults making separate, perilous journeys across icy water--to mature or to feed before they must fast while they molt. When chick nurturing is complete, the fledglings abandon the colony in large groups, heading north to the Southern Ocean. The adults leave at the same time, traveling one thousand kilometers eastward across the Ross Sea to a sea-ice sanctuary for molting. During this journey, they must gain enough weight to survive the month-long molt, when every feather is replaced and the birds cannot enter the water to feed. After the molt, many if not most return to the colony to breed once again. For the males, this means another fast--this time for 120 days as they incubate their eggs. Featuring original color photographs and complemented with online videos, Journeys with Emperors is both an eye-opening overview of the emperor penguin's life and a thrilling tale of scientific discovery in one of the most remote, harsh, and beautiful places on Earth.
The Narrow Edge
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Author : Deborah Cramer
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2015-01-01
The Narrow Edge written by Deborah Cramer and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-01 with Science categories.
Thousands of ravenous tiny shorebirds race along the water's edge of Delaware Bay, feasting on pin-sized horseshoe-crab eggs. Fueled by millions of eggs, the migrating red knots fly on. When they arrive at last in their arctic breeding grounds, they will have completed a near-miraculous 9,000-mile journey that began in Tierra del Fuego. Deborah Cramer followed these knots, whose numbers have declined by 75 percent, on their extraordinary odyssey from one end of the earth to the other—from an isolated beach at the tip of South America all the way to the icy tundra. In her firsthand account, she explores how diminishing a single stopover can compromise the birds' entire journey, and how the loss of horseshoe crabs—ancient animals that come ashore but once a year—threatens not only the survival of red knots but also human well-being: the unparalleled ability of horseshoe-crab blood to detect harmful bacteria in vaccines, medical devices, and intravenous drugs safeguards human health. Cramer offers unique insight into how, on an increasingly fragile and congested shore, the lives of red knots, horseshoe crabs, and humans are intertwined. She eloquently portrays the tenacity of small birds and the courage of many people who, bird by bird and beach by beach, keep red knots flying.
The Soul S Journey
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Author : Lawrence Edwards Ph.D.
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2000-11-30
The Soul S Journey written by Lawrence Edwards Ph.D. and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11-30 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
THE SOUL'S JOURNEY: GUIDANCE FROM THE DIVINE WITHIN propels the reader onto a breathtaking visionary quest as the soul's longing to know the Divine is answered by the loving power of Grace. Dr. Edwards uses his personal mystical experiences to gradually unfold the tasks to be mastered and the lessons to be learned as we tread our individual path to the Divine. His wisdom is grounded in both direct experience as well as in the knowledge of Jungian archetypal psychology, Eastern and Western mysticism and mythology. The book presents a rich interweaving of personal trials and challenges, insights from poet saints and mystics, uplifting experiences of the Divine being discovered in everyday life, and lofty overviews of the spiritual terrain from different vantage points. The reader will have the good fortune to find their faith and their enthusiasm for treading their path delightfully boosted by what they encounter in this book. Joseph Chilton Pearce, noted author and lecturer on human development whose books include THE MAGICAL CHILD, THE MAGICAL CHILD MATURES and EVOLUTION’S END: "You have a treasure chest of experience - so rich a story.... The only one worth telling - the only game in town." Dr. Marion Woodman, the highly regarded Jungian analyst, author of numerous works and co-author of DANCING IN THE FLAMES: THE DARK GODDESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS: "I find your descriptions of your experiences fascinating. I really feel that blackness - radiant blackness [of Kali] - you describe. Also your descriptions and explanations and in-depth experiences of the chakras are excellent. Many thanks for sharing this with me. I know it can be of value to many who are working so hard to bring East and West, body and mind together." Stanley Krippner, Ph.D., professor of psychology, author of Spiritual Dimensions of Healing and editor of Dreamscaping: "...Edwards' first person accounts are riveting. [His] descriptions of his Kundalini states are eloquent, including colorful descriptions of his imagery (olfactory and tactile as well as visual and auditory) and profound insights into the human condition. ...Edwards skillfully guides his readers through a pathway on which he has been an experienced traveler." (AHP Perspective, Sept/Oct 2001)
Ice Journey
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Author : Dave Morgan
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2010-08-01
Ice Journey written by Dave Morgan and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Ice Journey is the biography of Vietnam veteran Dave Morgan, whose long career in meteorology culminated with a life-changing expedition to Antarctica. Like many of his fellow soldiers, Dave tried to present a “normal” face to the world while battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It was a debilitating struggle that ultimately sparked a personal obsession to escape the bonds of average Australian society. In his early fifties, Dave turned to the seclusion and hardship of Antarctic research where postings to Macquarie Island, Davis Station and a prized position at Casey Station, finally forced him to face his fears, deal with his PTSD and come to terms with his experiences as a soldier in Vietnam. Dave carries his deeply buried demons from the jungles of Vietnam to the icy peaks of Antarctica; his journey to the ice fulfilling a lifelong dream while making him feel safe for the first time in 30 years. His experiences as an expeditioner on the starkly beautiful, harsh and inhospitable ‘ice’ was at once intoxicating and isolating, providing the catalyst for Dave to finally face his fears. It is an emotional journey that transports the reader from the terror of a young soldier fighting far away from home to exhilaration on the ice far from the rest of the world. It is a story filled with vivid landscapes and humour before a shocking final twist that ends his final posting in heart-wrenching fashion. While the ghosts of Vietnam still exist inside Dave, Ice Journey is an invitation to share in his experiences.
Journeys On The Edge
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Author : Thomas O'Loughlin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date :
Journeys On The Edge written by Thomas O'Loughlin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
