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The Intimate Universe
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Author : Marek Kukula
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2015-10-01
The Intimate Universe written by Marek Kukula and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-01 with Science categories.
The scale of the cosmos can be baffling, with distances so vast and timescales to long that it's easy to dismiss them as being completely divorced from our everyday life. But in this new book Dr Marek Kukula, Public Astronomer at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, shows you the myriad ways we are intrinsically connected to the rest of the universe and how everything on Earth - from the ground beneath our feet to the technology in our pockets - has origins in space. Discover how rocks from space reveal what conditions are like at our planet's core, how the desolate surface of the moon holds ancient clues to Earth's earliest life forms, and how buried treasure in the Nile reveals the watery past of Mars. Discover how the atoms of your own body were forged in the heart of a star, how you can see the echo of creation on your TV, and the ways in which technology developed for observing the most far-flung corners of space is now used to diagnose potentially fatal human diseases. The Intimate Universe is a curated tour of the most fascinating phenomena and discoveries in astronomy, revealing how we are inextricably, inspirationally linked to the cosmos.
Intimate Universe
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Author : Anthony Smith
language : en
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 1998
Intimate Universe written by Anthony Smith and has been published by Random House Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Aging categories.
The story of the human body is perhaps the greatest story ever told--spelled out over millions of years of evolution and repeated by each of us in our own lifetime. We live it, and yet remain largely unaware of the intricate processes that play out within ourselves and those around us. For example, why can very young children learn languages more easily than adults? Why do our bodies break down during old age? How can a baby--a separate and genetically different human being--be created inside a mother without being rejected by her body? How have our complex and little-understood brains contributed to making us the most successful species on the planet? Now The Learning Channel presents Intimate Universe, the extraordinary story of human life from birth to death, which explores, at each stage, the incredible physical workings of our bodies. It is a unique and enthralling account of the body's journey from the miracle of conception and the shock of birth through the rapid and turbulent changes of adolescence and the gradual deceleration into old age and death. In Intimate Universe, author Anthony Smith transcends anatomical trivia to chronicle the body's powerful tale. In a clear and captivating style, he narrates the miraculous dramas that unfold within the hidden architecture of our internal structures. Whether it's the week-by-week account of an unborn baby's development, the uncanny signals and connections made by the brain, the remarkable abilities of the immune system, or simply the way our body sustains itself under different conditions, Smith explains the basics of physiology simply and elegantly. To support the author's exceptional narrative, IntimateUniverse includes over 150 full-color illustrations, computer-generated images, and state-of-the-art microphotography that illuminate and add context to the topics discussed. In addition, the book provides relevant anecdotes for each of the major chapters. An excellent addition to any family library, Intimate Universe is not only a valuable and comprehensive reference, but a resource that will provide new insight into our bodies' physiological challenges and fascinating secrets, allowing us to better understand ourselves. EXPLORE THE MARVELS AND MYSTERIES OF THE HUMAN BODY All the DNA present at the moment of conception of the 5.8 billion people alive today would weigh only one thousandth of an ounce. Here's how to spot the brain at work: Stand directly in front of someone and ask an arithmetical question. Left-brain activity will cause the person's eyes to avert to the right; ask a spatial question and the eyes will avert to the left, reflecting right-brain activity. If the body's branching network of blood vessels were placed end to end, they would stretch for nearly 60,000 miles--more than seven times the distance around the equator. Hearing is never more acute than at birth and declines gradually with time. By the age of ten, a child will have heard more sounds than he will hear during the rest of his life. As skin becomes less elastic, the repeated puckering caused by facial expressions begins to etch permanent lines. Scientists estimate it takes 200,000 frowns to make a brow line. No one is born with freckles. They are a protective response against sunlight. During a child's first year, 60 percent of her food intake goes toward providingenergy for brain growth and development.
The Starry Room
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Author : Fred Schaaf
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
The Starry Room written by Fred Schaaf and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Astronomy categories.
Yun Fei Ji
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Author : Tracy L. Adler
language : en
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Release Date : 2016
Yun Fei Ji written by Tracy L. Adler and has been published by Prestel Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with ART categories.
This monograph features Beijing-born artist's acclaimed scrolls, sculptures, and drawings. In his stunning impressionistic works, Yun-Fei Ji takes on the thousand-year-old practice of Chinese scroll painting, employing ink on paper as his primary medium, and landscape as his central subject. Rather than adopting the idealism characteristic of traditional scroll painting, Ji presents the gritty reality of life in contemporary China. In this comprehensive monograph, Ji's works bridge the gap between modernity and tradition. Essays explore themes of community, dislocation, and environmental degradation as well as Chinese folklore and its rapid decline in his native country's culture.
An Intimate Vision Of A Finite Universe
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Author : Donald Edward Lenz
language : en
Publisher: Cib Pub
Release Date : 2009-08-01
An Intimate Vision Of A Finite Universe written by Donald Edward Lenz and has been published by Cib Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-01 with Philosophy categories.
Lenz's work is a demonstration of original self-knowledge that enables the reader with an open, quiet mind to cut through the illusion, revealing the truth of reality through an intimate, still, clarified state of mind.
Smithsonian Intimate Guide To The Cosmos
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Author : Dana Berry
language : en
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Release Date : 2007-02-06
Smithsonian Intimate Guide To The Cosmos written by Dana Berry and has been published by Harper Paperbacks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-02-06 with Science categories.
In Smithsonian Intimate Guide to the Cosmos, Dana Berry takes readers on a dazzling tour of the cosmos, from Earth's orbit to the farthest reaches of space. He complements the extraordinary images with clear, up-to-date, and straightforward explanations of cosmology—from the explosive origins of our own universe to the possible existence of countless others beyond it.
The Most Intimate Revelations About The Disappearance Of The Universe
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Author : Jacob Capps
language : en
Publisher: Lennex
Release Date : 2013-03
The Most Intimate Revelations About The Disappearance Of The Universe written by Jacob Capps and has been published by Lennex this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03 with categories.
In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing (if not at times crackpot!), original and musing book reviews of "The Disappearance of the Universe: Straight Talk about Illusions, Past Lives, Religion, Sex, Politics, and the Miracles of Forgiveness." Don't say we didn't warn you: these reviews are known to shock with their unconventionality or intimacy. Some may be startled by their biting sincerity; others may be spellbound by their unbridled flights of fantasy. Don't buy this book if: 1. You don't have nerves of steel. 2. You expect to get pregnant in the next five minutes. 3. You've heard it all.
The Intimate Universal
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Author : William Desmond
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2016-11-29
The Intimate Universal written by William Desmond and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-29 with Philosophy categories.
William Desmond sees religion, art, philosophy, and politics as essential and distinctive modes of human practice, manifestations of an intimate universality that illuminates individual and social being. They are also surprisingly permeable phenomena, and by observing their relations, Desmond captures notes of a clandestine conversation that transforms ontology.
The Intimate Connection
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Author : James B. Nelson
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 1988-01-01
The Intimate Connection written by James B. Nelson and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-01-01 with Religion categories.
In recent decades, men have begun to question seriously their traditionally held roles and values. The women's movement, popular books, and male images on television and in films have all contributed to men's uncertainty about themselves. There is a major shift taking place in the perception of sexuality. James Nelson asserts that men and women seek something the sexual revolution did not provide: an understanding of the true meaning of love. This, he claims, is the unfinished business of that revolution.
Science Indicators
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Science Indicators written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Science indicators categories.