Celestial Shadows

Author : John Westfall,William Sheehan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 727 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781493915354

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Celestial Shadows by John Westfall,William Sheehan Pdf

Much of what is known about the universe came from the study of celestial shadows. This book looks in detail at the way eclipses and other celestial shadows have given us amazing insights into the nature of the objects in our solar system and how they are even helping us discover and analyze planets that orbit stars other than our Sun. A variety of eclipses, transits, and occultations of the mooons of Jupiter and Saturn, Pluto and its satellite Charon, asteroids and stars have helped astronomers to work out their dimensions, structures, and shapes - even the existence of atmospheres and structures of exoplanets. Long before Columbus set out to reach the Far East by sailing West, the curved shadow of the Earth on the Moon during a lunar eclipse revealed that we inhabit a round world, a globe. More recently, comparisons of the sunlit and Earthlit parts of the Moon have been used to determine changes in the Earth's brightness as a way of monitoring possible effects in cloud coverage which may be related to global warming. Shadows were used by the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes to work out the first estimate of the circumference of the Earth, by Galileo to measure the heights of the lunar mountains and by eighteenth century astronomers to determine the scale of the Solar System itself. Some of the rarest and most wonderful shadows of all are those cast onto Earth by the lovely "Evening Star" Venus as it goes between the Earth and the Sun. These majestic transits of Venus occur at most two in a century; after the 2012 transit, there is not a chance to observe this phenomenon until 2117, while the more common sweep of a total solar eclipse creates one of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring events of nature. Though it may have once been a source of consternation or dread, solar eclipses now lead thousands of amateur astronomers and "eclipse-chasers" to travel the globe in order to experience the dramatic view under "totality." These phenomena are among the most spectacular available to observers and are given their full due in Westfall and Sheehan's comprehensive study.

Author : Emma L. Adams
Publisher : Emma L. Adams
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Celestial Shadows by Emma L. Adams Pdf

A reckoning is coming for Devi Lawson... Settling into her new role as the first celestial with demon magic, Devi faces an unwelcome surprise when the shadow arch-demon abruptly returns to the nether realms. The forces of hell are moving, and they don't want a human running around with their power. The problem is, it's getting a bit much for Devi, too. When dead warlocks start showing up with the celestials' mark on their bodies, tensions between the celestials and demons reach a tipping point. Devi's relationship with the arch-demon's son, Nikolas, is just fuel on the fire. The arch-demons are gearing up for an epic showdown. And this time, humanity might not survive it… Keywords: free fantasy, free paranormal books, free supernatural books, free supernatural thrillers, demon urban fantasy, urban fantasy, British fantasy, supernatural mystery, female protagonist urban fantasy, dark urban fantasy, angels and demons, paranormal thriller, supernatural suspense, complete fantasy series, vampires, urban fantasy series, strong heroine, paranormal fantasy, free urban fantasy novel, divine, demon hunter, monsters, urban fantasy with demons

Author : Daruma Matsuura
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-16
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781974745333

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Steel of the Celestial Shadows, Vol. 2 by Daruma Matsuura Pdf

After his wife Tsuki is abducted by an onmyoji sorcerer, Konosuke tries to get on with his life. Struck by a curse that affects his memory, he can’t remember who Tsuki was. Then he meets Aki, a young medium whose powers may help Konosuke recover his memory, and help him look for Tsuki. Konosuke’s persistence draws the ire of the dark servants of the Bureau of Onmyo, who have orders to eliminate him... -- VIZ Media

Author : Daruma Matsuura
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-16
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781974744374

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Steel of the Celestial Shadows, Vol. 1 by Daruma Matsuura Pdf

It is said that a samurai’s spirit rests in their sword—and Konosuke can’t even pick one up thanks to a cruel curse that repels anything made of metal that gets near him. Destitute and hopeless, he decides to end it all. But when a beautiful and mysterious woman saves his life and his soul, it is the beginning of Ryudo’s journey into a strange world of magic that exists a step away from his own. -- VIZ Media

Author : Bill Valiontis
Publisher : Bill Valiontis
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-18
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Celestial Odyssey by Bill Valiontis Pdf

The hum of the starship's engines echoed through the vastness of space as Captain Elysia Nova stood on the observation deck, her eyes fixed on the kaleidoscope of distant galaxies. Beyond the transparent alloy windows, a tapestry of twinkling lights unfolded, painting the cosmic canvas with luminescent hues. This was the Ozymandias, the pinnacle of human engineering, navigating the cosmic ocean.

Author : Emma L. Adams
Publisher : Emma L. Adams
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Celestial Ashes by Emma L. Adams Pdf

The netherworld is far from done with Devi Lawson... Now the celestials are set on eradicating anyone who carries the demonic virus, Devi finds herself a fugitive. Joining with the demons is the easy way out, but that would mean giving up her home to the denizens of the infernal realms. With everyone in the netherworld queuing to stake a claim on her, she's not all that keen on handing Earth over to them, too. But now her demon mark is taking on a life of its own, she might not have a choice in the matter. The shadow of war descends, and Devi must find a way to protect the people she loves, without losing her humanity in the process... Keywords: free fantasy, free paranormal books, free supernatural books, free supernatural thrillers, demon urban fantasy, urban fantasy, British fantasy, supernatural mystery, female protagonist urban fantasy, dark urban fantasy, angels and demons, paranormal thriller, supernatural suspense, complete fantasy series, vampires, urban fantasy series, strong heroine, paranormal fantasy, free urban fantasy novel, divine, demon hunter, monsters, urban fantasy with demons

Author : Eldritch Veil
Publisher : Eldritch Veil
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Shadows of the Abandoned Mine by Eldritch Veil Pdf

Grimhaven, a tranquil town nestled within the ancient Appalachian Mountains, conceals a dark secret within the skeletal remains of the Blackened Gold Mine. Once a thriving symbol of prosperity, the mine now harbors an unspeakable malevolence that awakens shadows and whispers from the depths of the abyss. Samantha Mitchell, a local historian with an affinity for the supernatural, unwittingly becomes the guardian of Grimhaven's descent into the cosmic unknown. As symbols etched into the mine's walls pulse with an otherworldly energy, Samantha is drawn into a surreal dance where reality blurs, and the Veil of Shadows reveals its ancient secrets. The first whispers, haunting and distorted, emerge from the mine, casting an eerie hush over the cobblestone streets. Shadows, once benign, contort into nightmarish forms that linger in the corners of the town. Grimhaven, now ensnared in a cosmic tempest, stands on the brink of an unspeakable reckoning. In this supernatural thriller, the symbols, whispers, and shadows converge to create a chilling symphony that defies the laws of nature. As Samantha delves deeper into the cosmic abyss, the town transforms into a canvas for a malevolent force that challenges the very essence of reality. "The Shadows of the Abandoned Mine" unfolds as a tale of cosmic horror, beckoning the audience into a world where the unknown shadows cast are far more than remnants of the past—they are harbingers of an unimaginable terror.

Author : Clemency Montelle
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-15
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780801899102

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Chasing Shadows by Clemency Montelle Pdf

Lunar and solar eclipses have always fascinated human beings. Digging deep into history, Clemency Montelle examines the ways in which theoretical understanding of eclipses originated and how ancient and medieval cultures shared, developed, and preserved their knowledge of these awe-inspiring events. Eclipses were the celestial phenomena most challenging to understand in the ancient world. Montelle draws on original research—much of it derived from reading primary source material written in Akkadian and Sanskrit, as well as ancient Greek, Latin, and Arabic—to explore how observers in Babylon, the Islamic Near East, Greece, and India developed new astronomical and mathematical techniques to predict and describe the features of eclipses. She identifies the profound scientific discoveries of these four cultures and discusses how the societies exchanged information about eclipses. In constructing this history, Montelle establishes a clear pattern of the transmission of scientific ideas from one culture to another in the ancient and medieval world. Chasing Shadows is an invitingly written and highly informative exploration of the early history of astronomy.

Author : Henrike Lange,Tom McLeish
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780192672711

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Eclipse and Revelation by Henrike Lange,Tom McLeish Pdf

Two questions guide this seven-year project: First, how can we approach the phenomenon, representation, and interpretation of total solar eclipses? Second, how can we heal the historical divide separating the natural sciences from the humanities, arts, history, and theology? The result of this interdisciplinary investigation into eclipses is an exciting look behind the scenes - into labs, archives, and museums, as well as around fieldwork in astronomy, meteorology, animal behaviour, and ecophysiology. Carefully prepared for readers from all backgrounds, these voices invite us to imagine a liberated mode of discovery, perception, creativity, and knowledge-production across the traditional academic divisions. A uniquely prismatic representation of total solar eclipses emerges, itself rising to a model of communal thinking, together, across disciplinary borders. This book is Tom McLeish's final project and scholarly testament. Dedicated to him and to astrophysicist Jay M. Pasachoff (contributing author of a chapter about the solar corona, also Pasachoff's final piece of writing), the volume is a friendly companion to the chase of knowledge, encouraging its readers to embark upon their own interdisciplinary journey of discovery.

Author : Mirriam Musonda Salati-Oppong
Publisher : Mirriam Kangwa Salati-Oppong
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-19
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Eternal Bonds by Mirriam Musonda Salati-Oppong Pdf

Embark on an interstellar odyssey with Alex and Maya, two souls entwined in a cosmic love story that defies the boundaries of space and time. In a universe teeming with celestial wonders and challenges, the couple navigates the vast expanse, facing planetary triumphs, galactic serendipity, and cosmic reckonings that test the very fabric of their connection. As they traverse the stars, their love story unfolds amidst intergalactic promises, climactic confrontations, and a cosmic culmination that propels them into the heart of an eternal bond. Through stellar redemption, galactic celebrations, and celestial enlightenment, Alex and Maya's journey becomes a testament to the enduring power of love—a love that transcends the cosmos itself.

Author : Thomas Hockey
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031241246

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America’s First Eclipse Chasers by Thomas Hockey Pdf

In 2017, over 200 million Americans witnessed the spectacular total eclipse of the Sun, and the 2024 eclipse is expected to draw even larger crowds. In anticipation of this upcoming event, this book takes us back in history over 150 years, telling the story of the nation’s first ever eclipse chasers. Our tale follows the chaotic journeys of scientists and amateur astronomers as they trekked across the western United States to view the rare phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. The fascinating story centers on the expeditions of the 1869 total eclipse, which took place during the turbulent age of the chimerical Planet Vulcan and Civil War Reconstruction. The protagonists—a motley crew featuring astronomical giants like Simon Newcomb and pioneering female astronomers like Maria Mitchell—were met with unanticipated dangers, mission-threatening accidents, and eccentric characters only the West could produce. Theirs is a story of astronomical proportions. Along the way, we will make several stops across the booming US railroad network, traveling from viewing sites as familiar as Des Moines, Iowa, to ones as distant and strange as newly acquired Alaska. From equipment failures and botched preparations to quicksand and apocalyptic ‘comets’, welcome to the wild, western world of solar eclipses.

Author : Hseham Amrahs
Publisher : Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Tales of Nomadic Adventures by Hseham Amrahs Pdf

The stories encapsulated in this anthology are windows into the nomadic world—a realm where every step is a dance with the unpredictable, every encounter is a brush with the extraordinary, and every horizon is an invitation to explore the unknown. Each tale is a thread in the grand tapestry of nomadic lore, weaving together the experiences of those who have roamed the earth in search of freedom, wisdom, and the thrill of the undiscovered. As you delve into these narratives, you will traverse scorching deserts with Mirage Nomads, witness audacious archery challenges with Thunder striders, and join the rebellion with Liberation Nomads in the Unbridled Wastes. The nomads you encounter will be both familiar and foreign, embodying the diversity of cultures, landscapes, and challenges that define the nomadic way of life. The allure of nomadism lies not only in the physical landscapes explored but also in the internal odysseys undertaken by these wanderers. Nomads navigate not only the external terrains of mountains, jungles, and oceans but also the vast landscapes within themselves—their fears, aspirations, and the eternal pursuit of freedom.

Author : Aleksandra Kasuba
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780595335367

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The Seven Faces of Time by Aleksandra Kasuba Pdf

The Seven Faces of Time illustrates how an individual, responding to changes in familiar surroundings, spontaneously adjusts her outlook and behavior. Since the switch usually disrupts a set mode of thought and behavior, the book describes the various effects it can have on the individual's experience of time.

Author : Piergabriele Mancuso
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004167629

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Sefer Ḥakhmoni by Piergabriele Mancuso Pdf

Written in southern Italy in the tenth century, Shabbatai Donnolo s "Sefer Hakhmoni" is one of the earliest commentaries on "Sefer Ye irah." The volume offers the critical text, an annotated English translation, and a comprehensive introduction to Donnolo and his works.

Author : Edward Henry Elwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : American essays
ISBN : HARVARD:32044020393658

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Fraternity Papers by Edward Henry Elwell Pdf