Embark on an adventurous journey that explores diverse cultures, landscapes, and experiences across the globe. This book presents 80 unique methods of travel, showcasing unconventional modes of transportation and the fascinating stories behind them. From hot air ballooning over breathtaking vistas to navigating through bustling city streets on a rickshaw, each chapter highlights the excitement of discovery and the joy of exploration. Ideal for travel enthusiasts, it inspires readers to broaden their horizons and embrace the world’s wonders.
This book presents the reader with some of the earliest classic SF short
stories - all of them published between 1858 and 1934, featuring both well-
known and long-forgotten writers - dealing for the first time with topics to
which science had (some) answers only at much later stages.
Exploring the evolution of symbols, this book delves into the rich history of characters like the ampersat and ampersand, alongside smileys and runes. It highlights the significance of both well-known and obscure glyphs in various contexts, showcasing their presence in historical and contemporary documents across sciences and technology. The text offers insights into how these symbols have shaped communication and understanding throughout time.
"It has been argued that science fiction (SF) gives a kind of weather forecast - not the telling of a fortune but rather the rough feeling of what the future might be like. The intention in this book is to consider some of these bygone forecasts made by SF and to use this as a prism through which to view current developments in science and technology. In each of the ten main chapters - dealing in turn with antigravity, space travel, aliens, time travel, the nature of reality, invisibility, robots, means of transportation, augmentation of the human body, and, last but not least, mad scientists - common assumptions once made by the SF community about how the future would turn out are compared with our modern understanding of various scientific phenomena and, in some cases, with the industrial scaling of computational and technological breakthroughs. A further intention is to explain how the predictions and expectations of SF were rooted in the scientific orthodoxy of their day, and use this to explore how our scientific understanding of various topics has developed over time, as well as to demonstrate how the ideas popularized in SF subsequently influenced working scientists."--Back cover
From his early dreams in outback Junee to becoming Australia's top stuntman, Lawrence Ryan's autobiography showcases his remarkable journey. With a passion for thrill-seeking evident from childhood, he reflects on his unique aspirations compared to typical career paths. The book is filled with engaging anecdotes and is complemented by photographs that capture his daring stunts. TV personality Grant Denyer highlights Ryan's multifaceted personality, describing him as a blend of superhero, gentleman, and dreamer, making for an entertaining and inspiring read.
The book presents a comprehensive analysis of the health of Aboriginal Australians over 50,000 years, challenging the notion of pre-colonial health. Utilizing data from 4,500 individuals, it provides the first continental survey detailing aspects of hunter-gatherer health, including disease categories like stress, osteoarthritis, and infections. By employing a regional epidemiological approach, it compares health trends across Australia and Papua New Guinea, linking findings to social and demographic factors. Accessible to both specialists and general readers, it enriches our understanding of Aboriginal culture and the origins of human disease.
Included in the study of the wide range of sensitive and powerful instruments used by scientists to try and solve these problems are ones which capture electromagnetic radiation and ‘telescopes’ for cosmic rays, neutrinos, gravitational waves, and dark matter.
Colliding Universes, Branes, Strings, and Other Wild Ideas of Modern Physics
324 pages
12 hours of reading
Exploring the fascinating realm of modern physics, the book presents intriguing concepts such as alternatives to the Big Bang, the possibility of parallel universes, and a hypothetical journey beyond a black hole. Stephen Webb engages the reader with thrilling ideas that challenge conventional thinking, making complex theories accessible and captivating for those curious about the universe's mysteries.
The book prepares beginning ESL students for the USCIS Citizenship Exam by covering all test components: Reading, Civics, Speaking, and Writing. It features engaging reading selections that present American history in accessible language. Each chapter includes interview practice with modeled responses and opportunities for students to personalize their answers. Additionally, guided exercises enhance grammar and vocabulary relevant to the test, complemented by dictation practice with 40 sentences for the Writing section. This comprehensive approach aims to efficiently equip students for citizenship.
