What On Earth Can Go Wrong
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What On Earth Can Go Wrong
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Author : Richard Fenning
language : en
Publisher: Eye & Lightning Books
Release Date : 2021-02-20
What On Earth Can Go Wrong written by Richard Fenning and has been published by Eye & Lightning Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-20 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
'Beautifully written – a roller-coaster ride of risk' Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles 'A funny and personal account of life in the risk business'- Gideon Rachman After spending three decades advising multinational companies on geopolitics and security crises, Richard Fenning knows all about danger and intrigue. Kidnappings, terrorist attacks, coups d'état, corruption scandals, cyber attacks, earthquakes and hurricanes were all in a day's work in a career that coincided with the rise of China, the tumult of the Middle East wars, the resurgence of populism and the digital revolution. Amid chaos and upheaval, he also found humanity and humour. Often witty and always insightful, What on Earth Can Go Wrong takes us from the battlefields of Iraq to the back streets of Bogotá, from the steamy Niger Delta to the chill of Putin's Moscow. In a remarkable memoir of a life on the frazzled edge of globalisation, Fenning looks back with compassion and insight on the people and places he got to know, while offering some timely thoughts on the relationship between risk and fear in a profoundly volatile world.
How To Buy A Planet
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Author : D. A. Holdsworth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-08-24
How To Buy A Planet written by D. A. Holdsworth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-24 with categories.
The Earth has been sold to aliens. What could possibly go wrong? It's the Year 2024. Drowning in debt following the pandemic and facing ruin, the world's leaders have taken the only logical decision. They've sold the planet. When Toby, a penniless student, and his two new flatmates find out one morning on TV, they're surprised to find the Earth's new alien owners are staggeringly cute and bring the promise of a debt-free future. They're just getting ready to celebrate along with the rest of the world, when a chance encounter with a mysterious professor reveals the truth. And there's a glitch: the Earth is about to be destroyed. With only 24 hours to avert the apocalypse, Toby's flatmates - one paranoid, one gorgeous - drag him on an intergalactic adventure. Battling interplanetary bankers and pursued by pitiless assassins, the gang find that a deadly virus becomes their only chance of salvation. Fresh, fun and fast-paced, How to Buy a Planet is the unforgettable tale of three students on an impossible quest to beat the system. If you're a fan of Douglas Adams, Grant Naylor, or Terry Pratchett, this is the must-read sci-fi novel of 2020.
The Science Of Middle Earth
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Author : Roland Lehoucq
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-04-06
The Science Of Middle Earth written by Roland Lehoucq 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 2021-04-06 with Fiction categories.
The surprising and illuminating look at how Tolkien's love of science and natural history shaped the creation of his Middle Earth, from its flora and fauna to its landscapes. The world J.R.R. Tolkien created is one of the most beloved in all of literature, and continues to capture hearts and imaginations around the world. From Oxford to ComiCon, the Middle Earth is analyzed and interpreted through a multitude of perspectives. But one essential facet of Tolkien and his Middle Earth has been overlooked: science. This great writer, creator of worlds and unforgettable character, and inventor of language was also a scientific autodidact, with an innate interest and grasp of botany, paleontologist and geologist, with additional passions for archeology and chemistry. Tolkien was an acute observer of flora and fauna and mined the minds of his scientific friends about ocean currents and volcanoes. It is these layers science that give his imaginary universe—and the creatures and characters that inhabit it—such concreteness. Within this gorgeously illustrated edition, a range of scientists—from astrophysicists to physicians, botanists to volcanologists—explore Tolkien’s novels, poems, and letters to reveal their fascinating scientific roots. A rewarding combination of literary exploration and scientific discovery, The Science of Middle Earth reveals the hidden meaning of the Ring’s corruption, why Hobbits have big feet, the origins of the Dwarves, the animals which inspired the dragons, and even whether or not an Ent is possible. Enhanced by superb original drawings, this transportive work will delight both Tolkien fans and science lovers and inspire us to view both Middle Earth—and our own world—with fresh eyes.
When The Earth Was Flat
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Author : Graeme Donald
language : en
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Release Date : 2012-09-06
When The Earth Was Flat written by Graeme Donald and has been published by Michael O'Mara Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-06 with Science categories.
Perfect for anyone with an interest in our scientific history, When the Earth Was Flat exposes the scientific theories that were once widely believed to be true but have since been disproved. Featuring ideas that now seem more crazy than credible, from the human body being made up of only four humours - black and yellow bile, blood and phlegm - to the discovery of the so-called 'missing link' in the evolutionary chain. When the Earth Was Flat tells the fascinating story behind those scientific theories we once believed to be true, and shows how the way we view the world, and the way we think the world works, has changed completely throughout history.
Green Earth
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Author : Kim Stanley Robinson
language : en
Publisher: Del Rey
Release Date : 2015-11-03
Green Earth written by Kim Stanley Robinson and has been published by Del Rey this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-03 with Fiction categories.
The landmark trilogy of cutting-edge science, international politics, and the real-life ramifications of climate change—updated and abridged into a single novel More than a decade ago, bestselling author Kim Stanley Robinson began a groundbreaking series of near-future eco-thrillers—Forty Signs of Rain, Fifty Degrees Below, and Sixty Days and Counting—that grew increasingly urgent and vital as global warming continued unchecked. Now, condensed into one volume and updated with the latest research, this sweeping trilogy gains new life as Green Earth, a chillingly realistic novel that plunges readers into great floods, a modern Ice Age, and the political fight for all our lives. The Arctic ice pack averaged thirty feet thick in midwinter when it was first measured in the 1950s. By the end of the century it was down to fifteen. One August the ice broke. The next year the breakup started in July. The third year it began in May. That was last year. It’s a muggy summer in Washington, D.C., as Senate environmental staffer Charlie Quibler and his scientist wife, Anna, work to call attention to the growing crisis of global warming. But as they fight to align the extraordinary march of modern technology with the awesome forces of nature, fate puts an unusual twist on their efforts—one that will pit science against politics in the heart of the coming storm. Praise for the Science in the Capital trilogy “Perhaps it’s no coincidence that one of our most visionary hard sci-fi writers is also a profoundly good nature writer—all the better to tell us what it is we have to lose.”—Los Angeles Times “An unforgettable demonstration of what can go wrong when an ecological balance is upset.”—The New York Times Book Review “Absorbing and convincing.”—Nature
All The Things That Could Go Wrong
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Author : Stewart Foster
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-06-29
All The Things That Could Go Wrong written by Stewart Foster 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 2017-06-29 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
'A moving, humane, funny portrait of two very different boys discovering what connects us all' Kiran Milwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars ‘It’s amazing! Such a bold idea to have a character like Dan… you pulled it off brilliantly.’ Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster 'I loved it' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy There are two sides to every story Dan is angry. Nothing has been the same since his big brother left, and he’s taking it out on the nearest and weakest target: Alex. Alex is struggling. His severe OCD makes it hard for him to leave the house, especially when Dan and his gang are waiting for him at school . . . Then the boys’ mums arrange for them to meet up and finish building the raft that Dan started with his brother. Two enemies stuck together for the whole of the school holidays – what could possibly go wrong? Praise for ALL THE THINGS THAT COULD GO WRONG 'A touching, funny, gripping read that tackles important issues in a sensitive and thoroughly enjoyable way. Highly recommended' Stuart Robinson, author of If Ever I Fall 'A timely story of courage and reminder of what we all share' Christopher Edge, author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright 'Powerful and warm ... this will linger long in the mind' Guardian 'Moving, beautifully written and intensely emotional' Lancashire Evening Post 'When they say "not to be missed", this is the kind of book they mean' MinervaReads Praise for THE BUBBLE BOY: ‘Poignant, hopeful and heartbreaking’ Fiona Noble – Children’s Editor, The Bookseller 'Deeply moving and utterly gripping . . . Stewart Foster carries off an astonishing feat of storytelling in this exceptional book' Julia Eccleshare, lovereading.co.uk ‘A gripping and deeply moving book’ Jamila Gavin, author of Coram Boy 'One thing we know about good books is their amazing ability to inspire empathy in the reader; to explore ideas and viewpoints that arise from experiences that are out of our own realm. The Bubble Boy does this with warmth, quirkiness and a light-hearted touch.' Guardian
Reading Planet Astro When Science Experiments Go Wrong Earth White Band
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Author : Isabel Thomas
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-08-27
Reading Planet Astro When Science Experiments Go Wrong Earth White Band written by Isabel Thomas and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-27 with Education categories.
Scientists know everything, right? Wrong! Don't scientists hate it when their experiments go wrong, though? Nope, it can help them discover something new! This book is about how scientists turn experiments that go wrong into SUCCESS! Read all about the moth mix-ups, dog wee disasters, chemical confusions and bathtub blunders that led scientists to make new discoveries. And remember, if you notice something weird, stop and look. It could be the start of a new discovery! When Science Experiments Go Wrong is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Astro books for Earth/White band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 8-9 Reading age: 6-7 years
Where Did It All Go Wrong
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Author : David Jackson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-05-13
Where Did It All Go Wrong written by David Jackson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-13 with Fiction categories.
This book is produced as if written by five family members, each producing content in 20 year blocks, from the year 2000 to the year 2100. It is the thoughts of those family members on 26 topics, first laid down by their Great, Great Grandfather, ending with the collating of the notes by the last person in the family. He is about to travel with his family, along with 4 others, to a distant planet some 5 light years away in the hope of colonising a new world. As he and the others are watching the celebrations on Earth on New Years Eve of 2099 from their space craft in orbit around the world, they see something that changes their outlook completely. ABOUT THE AUTHOR 1. The author is an 80 year old male who has spent half of his life being shot at, stoned and spat at, during the 40 years he spent in the Royal Air Force. During that time he had many postings, 17 in all, with 6 of them being overseas. In the latter part of his service career he produced and edited Qty. 11 NATO Interoperability publications that entailed him travelling from his UK base to any of the nations in the NATO Central Region countries, including USAFE. He was doing that approximately twice per month for 6 years and spending a week at each location. 2. Once retired from serving 'Queen and Country', he became a self employed builder, mostly refurbishing old barns into desirable residences. 3. Since he became an 'Old Age Pensioner, ' he has spent time writing Qty. 3 books which are; a) 'A - I'm an Armourer, B - I'm an Armourer.' (Life story). b) 'Now That I'm Redundant' (A military 'who-dun-it'). c) This one, which is not militarily focussed. 4. This book is produced by someone, supposedly, in the year 2100. He gathers the facts written down by 5 family members down the timeline from the year 2000 until the year 2100. It has been produced as factual up to the present day (Mid 2022). From then on it is written with the authors own thoughts about the future and what he gleaned from the 'University of Life.' Enjoy!
On Earth We Re Briefly Gorgeous
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Author : Ocean Vuong
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2019-06-20
On Earth We Re Briefly Gorgeous written by Ocean Vuong and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-20 with Fiction categories.
THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION 'A marvel' Marlon James Brilliant, heart-breaking and highly original, discover Ocean Vuong's shattering coming of age novel. This is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family's history that began before he was born. It tells of Vietnam, of the lasting impact of war, and of his family's struggle to forge a new future. And it serves as a doorway into parts of Little Dog's life his mother has never known - episodes of bewilderment, fear and passion - all the while moving closer to an unforgettable revelation. 'Reminded me that every word can be an incantation, and that beauty does hard and important work' Rebecca Solnit
Project Hail Mary
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Author : Andy Weir
language : en
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date : 2021-05-04
Project Hail Mary written by Andy Weir and has been published by Ballantine Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-04 with Fiction categories.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The Martian, a lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science—in development as a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling. HUGO AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST BOOKS: Bill Gates, GatesNotes, New York Public Library, Parade, Newsweek, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal • “An epic story of redemption, discovery and cool speculative sci-fi.”—USA Today “If you loved The Martian, you’ll go crazy for Weir’s latest.”—The Washington Post Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery—and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he’s got to do it all alone. Or does he? An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could deliver, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian—while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.