Ve vesnici Phyllmoth zemřou nedlouho po sobě tři čtyřicetiletí muži a lékař Madden u nich konstatuje infarkt. Jsou pohřbeni, ale lidé je vídají oblečené do rubášů, jak se náhle zjevují a zase nevysvětlitelně mizí...
Věhlasný vědec učinil závratný objev, ale od té chvíle se začínají dít podivuhodné věci – objevují se záhadná zjevení, obrazy i děje, jež všem nahánějí strach. Do pátrání se zapojí i známý pracovník kontrarozvědky, neboť o profesorův vynález mají zájem i nepřátelské výzvědné služby…
Von Himmelsbeobachtern und den Pionieren der Meteorologie
Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts galt ein Sturm noch als Strafgericht Gottes, und wer wissen wollte, wie das Wetter wird, hielt sich gern Frösche im Glas. Aberglaube und religiöse Dogmen standen dem Fortschritt der Meteorologie im Weg. Doch mit der unerschrockenen Neugier aufgeklärter Geister machte sich eine Generation von Wissenschaftspionieren daran, die Geheimnisse der Atmosphäre zu lüften. Sie klassifizierten Wolken, beschrieben die Stärke des Windes, erforschten eisige Höhen im Heißluftballon, entdeckten, wie sich Elektrizität zur Übermittlung von Wetterwarnungen einsetzen ließ, und entschlüsselten die rätselhaften Wirbel der Luftströme. Mancher zahlte einen hohen Preis dafür – Existenzen wurden ruiniert, Reputationen zerstört, Konkurrenten aus dem Weg geräumt. Lebendig und kenntnisreich erzählt Peter Moore die wechselhafte Geschichte von den stürmischen Anfängen eines der selbstverständlichsten Dinge auf der Welt: der Wetterprognose.
Exploring the concept of embodied survival after death, this book challenges modern philosophical views that deem disembodied survival incoherent. It presents a compelling argument for a form of existence beyond life that aligns better with evidence of post-mortem experiences. Utilizing empirical data, mythology, and fictional narratives, it delves into the nature of the afterlife, the relationships among the deceased, and their connections to the living. The work addresses themes often overlooked in contemporary discussions about death and the afterlife, inviting readers to reconsider what it means to be dead.
Exploring the complex relationship between human mortality and the ways the deceased continue to exist in memory and legacy, this book raises profound questions about life and the future. It delves into themes of generational continuity, the implications of potential life extension through science, and the philosophical considerations of reincarnation. By examining how our understanding of mortality shapes our lives, the author invites readers to reflect on the value of existence in light of its impermanence.
Divided in two sections, this factopedia, a home reference resource, covers the big ideas that have impacted on our world and makes finding out all about them simple. With the key movers and shakers listed in specific sub-sections according to their respective discipline, this book helps you in being better informed.
No one could have guessed that Endeavour would go on to become the most significant ship in the history of British exploration. Here, Peter Moore sets out to explore the different lives of this remarkable ship - from the acorn that grew into the oak that made her, to her rich and complex legacy.
This book offers a rich collection of fascinating facts presented in an engaging manner. It promises to entertain and inform, making it a delightful read for those who enjoy learning through enjoyable narratives. The emphasis on readability ensures that readers can easily absorb the wealth of information provided.
In an age when a storm was evidence of God’s wrath, pioneering meteorologists had to fight against convention and religious dogma to realise their ambitions. But buoyed by the achievements of the Enlightenment, a generation of mavericks set out to unlock the secrets of the atmosphere.Meet Luke Howard, the first to classify the clouds, Francis Beaufort, quantifier of the winds, James Glaisher, explorer of the upper atmosphere by way of a hot air balloon, Samuel Morse, whose electric telegraph gave scientists the means by which to transmit weather warnings, and at the centre of it all Admiral Robert FitzRoy: master sailor, scientific pioneer and founder of the Met Office.Peter Moore’s exhilarating account navigates treacherous seas, rough winds and uncovers the obsession that drove these men to great invention and greater understanding.
"A history of the British thinkers who developed the Enlightenment-era ideas and ideals that drove the American Revolution"-- Provided by publisher