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Peter Moore

    Handbook of Botulinum Toxin Treatment
    Swahili for the broken-hearted. Cape Town to Cairo by any means possible
    No shitting in the toilet : the travel guide for when you've really lost it
    The Wrong Way Home
    Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
    Discoveries and Inventions that Changed Our World
    • 2024

      A New Approach to the Arts

      Tracing the Roots of Artistic Representation

      • 280 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Exploring the foundational aspects of art, this book delves into how various art forms connect with everyday human experiences. It shifts the focus from abstract concepts like beauty and aesthetic judgment to the innate human needs that drive artistic creation and appreciation. By emphasizing that art emerges organically from habitual activities, it reveals that artistic representation transcends mere imitation, seeking to uncover deeper meanings. The text highlights the importance of conventions in fostering creativity, suggesting they are essential rather than restrictive.

      A New Approach to the Arts
    • 2023
    • 2022

      2048

      The Covid Chronicles

      • 280 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Set in a dystopian 2048 England, a 17-year-old named Winnie Smith, alongside the cantankerous centenarian Eric Blair, confronts a repressive government led by the first black female prime minister, Rose Cromwell. In this oppressive regime, free speech is criminalized, and public shaming is rampant, with trolls broadcasting accusations on massive screens. The story explores themes of resistance and the fight for freedom in a society where dissent is dangerous.

      2048
    • 2022

      The Reluctant Assassin

      The Covid Chronicles

      • 200 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení

      The iconic spy's demise sends shockwaves through the intelligence community, prompting a search for a new agent to fill his shoes. As the world grapples with the loss of its most famous secret agent, a new threat emerges, testing the limits of loyalty and courage among those left behind. The narrative explores themes of legacy, the evolution of espionage, and the impact of a hero's absence, all while maintaining the thrilling action and intrigue that fans expect from the series.

      The Reluctant Assassin
    • 2022

      Brass

      The Covid Chronicles

      • 278 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      The story follows Delphine, who faces public humiliation after being slut-shamed online shortly after losing her virginity at 14. In response to her trauma, she reinvents herself as a high-class escort, driven by a determination to ensure that all men face consequences for their actions. The narrative explores themes of empowerment, revenge, and the complexities of sexuality in a society that often judges women harshly.

      Brass
    • 2021

      Reinventing Religion

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      A subtle, passionate enquiry into the validity and purpose of religion.

      Reinventing Religion
    • 2021
    • 2016

      Das Wetter-Experiment

      Von Himmelsbeobachtern und den Pionieren der Meteorologie

      4,8(4)Ohodnotit

      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.

      Das Wetter-Experiment
    • 2006