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Adventurous Beyond Barriers

Author : DR SATYAKAM. DAS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9386210991

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I was the numero-uno in everything means everything that my hands lay upon in any field. Life was peaceful yet really magnetizing but voila, due to a (brainy) clotting mechanism, everything was scattered. From childhood till date, life has taken umpteen number of turns for me but every point was an adventure... from the faultless riches to the agony of rags. Being a doctor means being only a 'doctor' because a doctor in my case is just a prefix to my name and nothing else. From the introductory speech (Before the Beginning) to the summary (The Epilogue), I shall open from the very start i.e. from my birth till today. I live in a world where the laws of one heroic act after another are just unfitting due to a disability. But I find the real disability in people who can't find joy in life and are bitter and malevolent. If you have a disability... whatever it takes, don't be mean to people. There is a plan and a purpose behind every act, no matter what is it's location, place or time. A genuine friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.

Nicosia Beyond Barriers

Author : Alev Adil,Bahriye Kemal,Aydin Mehmet Ali,Maria Petrides
Publisher : Saqi Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-06
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780863563058

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Nicosia Beyond Barriers by Alev Adil,Bahriye Kemal,Aydin Mehmet Ali,Maria Petrides Pdf

Cyprus' capital Nicosia has been split by a militarised border for decades. In this collection, writers from all sides of the divide reimagine the past, present and future of their city. Here, Cypriot-Greeks coexist alongside Cypriot-Turks, the north with the south, town with countryside, dominant voices with the marginalised. This is a city of endless possibilities – a place where an anthropologist from London and a talkative Marxist are hunted by a gunman in the Forbidden zone; where a romance between two aspiring Tango dancers falls victim to Nicosia's time difference; and where an artist finds his workplace on a rooftop, where he paints a horizon disturbed only by birds. Together, these writers journey beyond the beaten track creating a complete picture of Nicosia, the world's last divided capital city, that defies barriers of all kinds.

Beyond Barriers

Author : Anne Davey Koomans
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781683486466

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Health and Natural Landscapes

Author : Alan Ewert,Denise Mitten,Jillisa Overholt
Publisher : CABI
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781789245400

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Health and Natural Landscapes by Alan Ewert,Denise Mitten,Jillisa Overholt Pdf

Natural landscapes are intricately tied to human health and well-being. While contemporary lifestyles have caused people to feel disconnected from the natural environment, this relationship is now recognized as vitally important, with landscapes increasingly valued for their stress-reduction, aesthetic, and restorative benefits. Providing an overview of the history, theoretical concepts, and individual and societal implications of human connection to natural landscapes, this book considers natural landscapes' role as an antidote to our modern, predominantly urban society.

Outdoor Adventure Education

Author : Nina S. Roberts
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783036502588

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The overall focus, scope, and purpose of this Special Issue on outdoor adventure is to provide the current and anticipated future trends, offer innovative ideas for new programs, support decision making for managers to move plans and intentions into action, inspire pioneering staff training and leadership development, incite policy reviews and revisions, promote resource (re)allocation where needed, and stimulate culture shifts among outdoor leaders and managers. Furthermore, this Special Issue is situated within the existing literature by depicting major trends in the field, exploring organizational issues and successes, identifying gaps between research and practice, and formulating solutions to some of the field’s most pressing challenges. Of particular interest were manuscripts reporting the following: • Adventure education across diverse cultures; • Innovative partnerships for experiential education outdoors; • Land management agencies working with adventure education programs; • Leadership and/or management issues and challenges; • Programming advances, participation trends; • Recruitment and retention of diverse staff, workforce enhancement; • Social groups/identity and outdoor spaces (e.g., people of color and outdoor adventure; women in the outdoors—where have we been, where are we going?; LGBTQ trends and future directions; youth and outdoor adventure); • Socioeconomic factors and solutions; • Technology influences and adventure education; • Working with schools/school districts and being in sync with curriculum needs, supporting transportation challenges, etc.

Begin the Adventure / How to Break the Light Barrier by A. D. 2070 (second edition)

Author : Homer B. Tilton,Florentin Smarandache
Publisher : Infinite Study
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781599730141

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Begin the Adventure / How to Break the Light Barrier by A. D. 2070 (second edition) by Homer B. Tilton,Florentin Smarandache Pdf

In 1905 Einstein found from relativity that there is an impenetrable light barrier. He reiterated this "finden" in 1916, writing, "...We conclude that in the theory of relativity the velocity c plays the part of a limiting velocity, which can neither be reached nor exceeded by any real body." Poincare and Lorentz did not share Einstein's view. Then in a 1921 lecture and a 1922 book, "Sidelights on Relativity," Einstein wrote (pp. 35-6), "Poincare is right. The idea of the measuring-rod and the idea of the clock coordinated with it in the theory of relativity do not find their exact correspondence in the real world." Thus the light barrier was questioned by the same man who erected it, and the last theoretical obstacle to practical star travel was lifted; but few noticed. Fifty years later Mendel Sachs wrote about Einstein's "change of mind," again in 1985, 1993, and at other times; but Sachs' writings were scorned. The first author became aware of Sachs' writings in 2004 and the two exchanged views for a time. This book presents a hard-science case for practical star travel. The first six chapters lay it all out in a logical and factual manner consistent with the theory of relativity. Chapters 7 and 8 outline a "Grand Experiment" designed to probe the light barrier. Chapters 7-9 contain future-fiction accounts of possible scenarios of Humanity's first swaddling steps to the stars. Chapter 10 presents a separate argument questioning the idea of an absolute light barrier.

Begin Adventure / How to Break the Light Barrier by A.D. 2079 (third edition)

Author : Homer B. Tilton,Florentin Smarandache
Publisher : Infinite Study
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781599731094

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Begin Adventure / How to Break the Light Barrier by A.D. 2079 (third edition) by Homer B. Tilton,Florentin Smarandache Pdf

In 1905 Einstein found from relativity that there is an absolute lightbarrier. He reiterated his ¿finden¿ in 1916, writing, ¿¿We conclude that in thetheory of relativity the velocity c plays the part of limiting velocity, which canneither be reached nor exceeded by any real body.¿ Poincaré and Lorentz didnot share Einstein¿s view of relativity in that regard. Nor, later, did Fermi andTeller it seems. There were others who hesitated to come forward. Then in a1921 lecture and a 1922 look, ¿sidelights on Relativity,¿ Einstein wrote (pp. 35-6), ¿Poincaré is right. The idea of the measuring-rod and the idea of the clockco-ordinated with it in the theory of relativity do not find their exactcorrespondence in the real world.¿Thus the light barrier was questioned by the same man who erected it, andthe last theoretical obstacle to practical star travel was mortally wounded butfew noticed. There is still a conditional light barrier, but no longer one that isimpenetrable. It became clear that the second postulate of special relativity doesnot equate to an absolute light barrier as many continue to believe even to thisday; some highly-regarded scientists continue to subscribe to this faulty logic:¿I believe that special relativity is correct and consequently exceeding thespeed of light [by] (just accelerating more and more) is impossible,¿¿Don Lincoln, Fermilab, email dated 3 Feb. 2005.Such statements reflect a misunderstanding of the second postulate. The key isthat the second postulate applies to photons but not to rocketships; rocketshipsare not macrophotons as Sachs pointed out.In the September 1971 issue of the journal ¿Physics Today¿ MendelSachs wrote about Einstein¿s 1921-22 ¿change of mind¿ as he referred to it,again in 1985, 1993 and at other times; but Sachs¿ writings were scorned byother scientists. It was as if others wanted there to be a truly impenetrable lightbarrier perhaps because it seemed to hold open the exciting promise of timetravel. The first author became aware of Sachs¿ writings in 2004 and the twoexchanged views for a time as reported here.This book presents a hard-science case for practical star travel. The firstsix chapters lay it all out in a logical and factual manner consistent with thetheory of relativity. Chapters 7 & 8 outline a ¿Grand Experiment¿ designed toprobe the light barrier. Chapters 7-9 give future-fiction accounts of possiblescenarios of Humanity¿s first hesitant steps to the stars. Chapter 10 presents aseparate argument questioning the idea of an absolute light barrier.

Beyond the Barrier

Author : Damon Knight
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780575111257

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He reached for Churan's throat and his hands closed on air... ...yet the alien had not moved. With a chill of terror, Naismith realized that his arm had passed completely through the ugly, green-skinned body. The aliens' laughter swelled out, malicious and mocking. Behind him, Lall's voice said, "A nice try. But not good enough."

Adventures in Africa

Author : Gianni Celati
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2000-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0226099555

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Celebrated Italian novelist and essayist Gianni Celati's book is both a travelogue in the European tradition and a trenchant meditation on what it means to be a tourist. Hailed as one of the best travelogues on African ever written and awarded the first Zerilli-Marimo prize,

Intuitive Adventures Beyond the Camera Lens

Author : Diane E. Zander
Publisher : BalboaPress
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781452540689

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Intuitive Adventures Beyond the Camera Lens by Diane E. Zander Pdf

Intuitive Adventures beyond the Camera Lens chronicles the inspiring life of Diane E. Zander while presenting her photographs of mysterious light phenomena, including the remarkable Cross of Light (pictured) with its transformative and healing energy. Sharing her quest for spiritual fulfillment through poignant worldwide adventures and the photographic capture of the incredible PEP (Photographic Energy Phenomena), every chapter invites the reader to explore more of Ms. Zanders heartfelt, mystical life journey. From encounters with dolphins and whales to spine-tingling experiences with pit vipers in the depths of the Peruvian jungle, Dianes use of her sixth sense and intuitive awareness of Gods guidance both inspires and comforts. Offering tools to the reader for experiencing the same tangible light, peace, and contentment described in these pages, through personal life lessons, Ms. Zander clearly reveals how we are never alone. Let love lead the way. The PEP revealed in this book provides startling examples of the many expressions of this truth. Intuitive Adventures beyond the Camera Lens will spur your imagination and expand your awareness. Dianes roller-coaster travels and mystifying photographs guide the soul searching for union with divine love.

No Barriers

Author : Erik Weihenmayer,Buddy Levy
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250088802

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2018 Colorado Book Awards finalist in Creative Nonfiction, and National Bestseller and Honorable Mention Award Winner in the Outdoor Literature category of the 2017 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA) “A beautiful book about family and finding a way to achieve more than you ever thought possible.” —Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author Erik Weihenmayer is the first and only blind person to summit Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Descending carefully, he and his team picked their way across deep crevasses and through the deadly Khumbu Icefall; when the mountain was finally behind him, Erik knew he was going to live. His expedition leader slapped him on the back and said something that would affect the course of Erik’s life: “Don’t make Everest the greatest thing you ever do.” No Barriers is Erik’s response to that challenge. It is the moving story of his journey since descending Mount Everest: from leading expeditions around the world with blind Tibetan teenagers to helping injured soldiers climb their way home from war, from adopting a son from Nepal to facing the most terrifying reach of his life: to solo kayak the thunderous whitewater of the Grand Canyon. Along the course of Erik’s journey, he meets other trailblazers—adventurers, scientists, artists, and activists—who, despite trauma, hardship, and loss, have broken through barriers of their own. These pioneers show Erik surprising ways forward that surpass logic and defy traditional thinking. Like the rapids of the Grand Canyon, created by inexorable forces far beneath the surface, No Barriers is a dive into the heart and mind at the core of the turbulent human experience. It is an exploration of the light that burns in all of us, the obstacles that threaten to extinguish that light, and the treacherous ascent towards growth and rebirth.

Alone: The Classic Polar Adventure

Author : Richard E. Byrd
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781447480990

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Alone: The Classic Polar Adventure by Richard E. Byrd Pdf

Richard E Byrd (1888-1957), was an American naval officer and explorer. Originally published in 1938, ‘Alone’ provides a gripping account of his second expedition to Antarctica in 1934. Contents: Richard E. Byrd; Preface; 1933: The Idea; March: The Decision; April i: God of 2.5; April ii: The Night; May i: The intimation; May ii: The Blow; June i: Despair; June ii: The Struggle; June iii: The Proposal; July i: Cold; July ii: The Tractors; August: The Searchlight. Many early books are becoming extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing this classic work, which has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience, in a high quality and affordable edition. It features a specially written concise biography and reproductions of the artwork from the original text.

Original Adventures Reincarnated #3: Expedition to the Barrier Peaks (5e Adventure, Hardback)

Author : Goodman Games
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1946231800

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Original Adventures Reincarnated #3: Expedition to the Barrier Peaks (5e Adventure, Hardback) by Goodman Games Pdf

From a mysterious cave high in the Barrier Peaks, they come: savage raiders of unknown origin laying waste to castle and keep, leaving no survivors. The land is in turmoil and only a band of stalwart heroes dares to launch an expedition into the soaring mountains to stamp out this vile menace. What they discover in those lofty peaks is something beyond their comprehension. A danger spawned from the very stars above. A crashed starship, buried for centuries beneath the Barrier Peaks, has awoken, and now its alien inhabitants--crazed robots, eerie androids, and even stranger things--endanger the world. The adventurers must confront these threats and navigate the unearthly interior of the wrecked starship, puzzling over and mastering alien technology to defeat their foes. If you've ever had the urge to zap an umber hulk with a laser rifle while commanding a robotic servant, this adventure is for you! This tome is an homage to the original fantasy and science-fiction dungeon expedition that began decades ago with S3: Expedition to the Barrier Peaks. Herein you will find high-quality scans from multiple printings of the original first edition adventure module, plus commentary by gaming luminaries. A full fifth edition conversion of the original adventure is included, as well as brand new additional adventure locations and a dungeon level to expand and develop the spaceship and the surrounding environs. This is the perfect framework for a fully playable extended dungeon delve, suitable for taking your fifth edition campaign in out-of-this-world directions, with a distinct old-school vibe. Made in the US

Adventures in Spirituality

Author : Robert P. Vande Kappelle
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725263888

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Contrary to popular culture, the goal of life is not happiness, but meaning. Those who seek happiness by trying to avoid or finesse conflict, suffering, doubt, and change will find life increasingly superficial. Feeling good is a flawed measure of life, but living meaningfully is transformative, for then one is living a developmental rather than a regressive agenda. The ego does whatever it can to make itself comfortable, whereas spirituality is about wholeness. Adventures in Spirituality represents the culmination of Dr. Vande Kappelle’s forty-year teaching career, incorporating in one volume his views on topics as varied as theology, Christology, biblical interpretation, spirituality, ethics, world religions, religion and science, faith and reason, and church history. Reared in Costa Rica, the son of missionary parents, Dr. Vande Kappelle describes his journey from belief to faith as a transition from precritical to postcritical understanding, from evangelical Christianity to what he calls “alternative orthodoxy.” Narrating the shift from first- to second-half-of-life experience, he introduces readers to core principles that shaped his values, thinking, and way of life. Useful for individual or group study, Adventures in Spirituality encourages readers to take risks with their lives and faith, affirming that this is how one grows spiritually.

Space Sci-Fi Boxed Set: Intergalactic Wars, Alien Attacks & Space Adventure Novels

Author : H. G. Wells,Otis Adelbert Kline,Edgar Wallace,Percy Greg,David Lindsay,Edward Everett Hale,Stanley G. Weinbaum,Malcolm Jameson,C. S. Lewis,Jules Verne
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 4763 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788027248315

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Space Sci-Fi Boxed Set: Intergalactic Wars, Alien Attacks & Space Adventure Novels by H. G. Wells,Otis Adelbert Kline,Edgar Wallace,Percy Greg,David Lindsay,Edward Everett Hale,Stanley G. Weinbaum,Malcolm Jameson,C. S. Lewis,Jules Verne Pdf

Musaicum Books presents to you this unique SF collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: H. G. Wells: The War of the Worlds The Shape of Things to Come In the Days of the Comet The War in the Air The Chronic Argonauts Otis Adelbert Kline: The Venus Trilogy: The Planet of Peril The Prince of Peril The Port of Peril The Mars Series: The Swordsman of Mars The Outlaws of Mars Other Novels Maza of the Moon The Metal Monster Stranger from Smallness Edgar Wallace: Planetoid 127 Stanley G. Weinbaum: Stories from the Solar System: A Martian Odyssey (Mars) Valley of Dreams (Mars) Flight on Titan (Titan) Parasite Planet (Venus) The Lotus Eaters (Venus) The Planet of Doubt (Uranus) The Red Peri (Pluto) The Mad Moon (Io) Redemption Cairn (Europa) Malcolm Jameson: The Captain Bullard Series: Admiral's Inspection White Mutiny Blockade Runner Bullard Reflects Devil's Powder Slacker's Paradise Brimstone Bill The Bureaucrat Orders C. S. Lewis: The Space Trilogy Out of the Silent Planet Perelandra That Hideous Strength Jules Verne: From the Earth to the Moon Around the Moon Off on a Comet Percy Greg: Across the Zodiac David Lindsay: A Voyage to Arcturus Edward Everett Hale: The Brick Moon