James Rodger Fleming is a historian of science and technology whose work delves into the intricate and compelling relationship between humanity and the elements. His writing explores the profound implications of our drive to control weather and climate, from early aspirations to contemporary technological pursuits. Fleming's analysis uncovers the ethical, societal, and environmental dimensions of these ambitions, offering readers a thought-provoking examination of this dynamic arena of human endeavor.
The Russian Revolution is breaking out around him, but Charlie Doig has a private war to fight. With rumours of the Tsar's gold reserves nearby, Charlie resolves once he has revenged Elizaveta to attempt to seize a barge of gold from under the watchful eyes of four different armies.
The Temple of Optimism tells the tale of the relationships of two men and one woman in Derbyshire in 1788. Superficially, the plot is simple: Anthony Apreece covets the land of his young neighbour, Edward Horne. Edward covets Daisy, Anthony's wife.