On The Heavens

Author : Sandra Newman
Publisher : Grove Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780802146830

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The Heavens by Sandra Newman Pdf

“This electrifying novel of love, creativity and madness moves between Elizabethan England and 21st-century New York.” —The Guardian A New York Times Notable Book of the Year New York, late summer, 2000. A party in a spacious Manhattan apartment, hosted by a wealthy young activist. Dozens of idealistic twenty-somethings have impassioned conversations over takeout dumplings and champagne. The evening shines with the heady optimism of a progressive new millennium. A young man, Ben, meets a young woman, Kate—and they begin to fall in love. Kate lives with her head in the clouds, so at first Ben isn’t that concerned when she tells him about the recurring dream she’s had since childhood. In the dream, she’s transported to the past, where she lives a second life as Emilia, the mistress of a nobleman in Elizabethan England. But for Kate, the dream becomes increasingly real, to the point where it threatens to overwhelm her life. And soon she’s waking from it to find the world changed—pictures on her wall she doesn’t recognize, new buildings in the neighborhood that have sprung up overnight. As Kate tries to make sense of what’s happening, Ben worries the woman he’s fallen in love with is losing her grip on reality. Both intoxicating and thought-provoking, The Heavens is a powerful reminder of the consequences of our actions, a poignant testament to how the people we love are destined to change, and a masterful exploration of the power of dreams. “Heady and elegant.” —The New York Times Book Review “A complex, unmissable work from a writer who deserves wide acclaim.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Author : Tom Siegfried
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780674975880

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The Number of the Heavens by Tom Siegfried Pdf

One of the most controversial, cutting-edge ideas in cosmology—the possibility that there exist multiple parallel universes—in fact has a long history. Tom Siegfried reminds us that the size and number of the heavens have been contested since ancient times. His story offers deep lessons about the nature of science and the quest for understanding.

Author : Simplicius,
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781472501134

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Simplicius: On Aristotle On the Heavens 2.1-9 by Simplicius, Pdf

Aristotle believed that the outermost stars are carried round us on a transparent sphere. There are directions in the universe and a preferred direction of rotation. The sun moon and planets are carried on different revolving spheres. The spheres and celestial bodies are composed of an everlasting fifth element, which has none of the ordinary contrary properties like heat and cold which could destroy it, but only the facility for uniform rotation. But this creates problems as to how the heavenly bodies create light, and, in the case of the sun, heat. The value of Simplicius' commentary on On the Heavens 2,1-9 lies both in its preservation of the lost comments of Alexander and in Simplicius' controversy with him. The two of them discuss not only the problem mentioned, but also whether soul and nature move the spheres as two distinct forces or as one. Alexander appears to have simplified Aristotle's system of 55 spheres down to seven, and some hints may be gleaned as to whether, simplifying further, he thinks there are seven ultimate movers, or only one.

Author : Priyamvada Natarajan
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780300221121

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Mapping the Heavens by Priyamvada Natarajan Pdf

A theoretical astrophysicist explores the ideas that transformed our knowledge of the universe over the past century. The cosmos, once understood as a stagnant place, filled with the ordinary, is now a universe that is expanding at an accelerating pace, propelled by dark energy and structured by dark matter. Priyamvada Natarajan, our guide to these ideas, is someone at the forefront of the research—an astrophysicist who literally creates maps of invisible matter in the universe. She not only explains for a wide audience the science behind these essential ideas but also provides an understanding of how radical scientific theories gain acceptance. The formation and growth of black holes, dark matter halos, the accelerating expansion of the universe, the echo of the big bang, the discovery of exoplanets, and the possibility of other universes—these are some of the puzzling cosmological topics of the early twenty-first century. Natarajan discusses why the acceptance of new ideas about the universe and our place in it has never been linear and always contested even within the scientific community. And she affirms that, shifting and incomplete as science always must be, it offers the best path we have toward making sense of our wondrous, mysterious universe. “Part history, part science, all illuminating. If you want to understand the greatest ideas that shaped our current cosmic cartography, read this book.”—Adam G. Riess, Nobel Laureate in Physics, 2011 “A highly readable, insider’s view of recent discoveries in astronomy with unusual attention to the instruments used and the human drama of the scientists.”—Alan Lightman, author of The Accidental Universe and Einstein's Dream

Author : Mary Somerville
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1831
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : HARVARD:32044060017837

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Mechanism of the Heavens by Mary Somerville Pdf

Author : Paolo Woods,Gabriele Galimberti
Publisher : Dewi Lewis Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Banks and banking, Foreign
ISBN : 1905928122

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The Heavens by Paolo Woods,Gabriele Galimberti Pdf

Driven by a relentless obsession to translate this rather immaterial subject into images, Paolo Woods and Gabriele Galimberti have spent over two years travelling to the offshore centres that embody tax avoidance, secrecy, offshore banking and extreme wealth. Their photographs reveal a world of exploitation and privilege that distorts the financial markets and benefits those that already have the most. The book is presented as if it were an annual report and the accompanying text by author Nicholas Shaxson presents a clear insight into how these tax havens work.

Author : Marilyn Hickey
Publisher : Marilyn Hickey
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781938696329

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Signs in the Heavens by Marilyn Hickey Pdf

Warnings are found in the Scripture: God’s people must not seek guidance from the stars, nor worship them. Satan’s deception has influenced multitudes to attempt to foretell their futures through the evils of astrology. As a result, God’s Own people have ignored His first words about the stars, “and let them be for signs...” In his wisdom, God placed stars in the cosmos for one reason: to tell His perfect plan of redemption. In them lies the story of Jesus from His birth to the final judgment ahead. Signs in the Heavens shatters and exposes every lie of satanic deception about the stars. Learn about Old Testament men who caught visions of God’s plan through the stars, and also named them. You’ll see the story of your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, presented in the stars before Scripture was ever written. It’s time God’s people know the truth. You won’t be the same after Marilyn sets startling precept upon precept to bring you the Greatest Story Ever Told. Take this heavenly journey: discover the Signs in the Heavens!

Author : Milton D. Heifetz,Wil Tirion
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004-02-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521544157

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A Walk Through the Heavens by Milton D. Heifetz,Wil Tirion Pdf

Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the night sky and their myths and legends.

Author : Peter Birren
Publisher : Trafford Pub.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 155369662X

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Objects in the Heavens by Peter Birren Pdf

Complete reference guide presents all known brighter northern deep-sky objects. Features descriptive lists combined with detailed maps, arranged by constellation; for both telescope and binocular use.

Author : Aristotle
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 1264 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1984-09-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780691016504

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The Complete Works of Aristotle, Volume One by Aristotle Pdf

The Oxford Translation of Aristotle was originally published in 12 volumes between 1912 and 1954. It is universally recognized as the standard English version of Aristotle. This revised edition contains the substance of the original Translation, slightly emended in light of recent scholarship; three of the original versions have been replaced by new translations; and a new and enlarged selection of Fragments has been added. The aim of the translation remains the same: to make the surviving works of Aristotle readily accessible to English speaking readers.

Author : Ruth Fox
Publisher : Ark Trilogy
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-11
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0744304709

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Under the Heavens by Ruth Fox Pdf

Even the darkest secrets will come to light. Bubbly social media star Hannah Monksman is captaining Seiiki and carrying the last of Earth's whales to a new paradise planet. Viewers have been following Hannah's journey, but what they don't know is her true identity--Kim Teng who won her role as Caretaker with the help of underground operatives known as the Crusaders. Kim forms a close bond with the whales in her care, and their mental Link allows conversation on the lonely spaceship. But when one of the whales, Adonai, begins acting strange, Kim begins to suspect that she is a pawn in a secret mission meant to ensure the whales never reach their destination. Or it may just be the isolation getting to her.

Author : Danny Faulkner
Publisher : Master Books
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1683442822

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The Heavens by Danny Faulkner Pdf

The Heavens is a stunning photo journey of the cosmos designed to guide you and your family in an amazing exploration of God's creation. This full-color, apologetic resource is filled with Scripture and fascinating facts about star trails, galaxies, nebulae and many other objects in our solar system.

Author : Thomas Nelson
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780529124326

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The Heavens Proclaim His Glory by Thomas Nelson Pdf

“I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God.” Abraham Lincoln Our world displays the handiwork of God all around us—in the land and sea, the animals and the plants. But in respect to the sky, the heavens, the universe...there’s a realm of beauty and creation man has not been able to witness, until now. The Heavens Proclaim His Glory is a compilation of stunning photography taken by NASA’s Hubble® Telescope capturing striking images of stars, galaxies, cosmic events, planets, and more. Vivid up-close photographs are paired with a romantic Psalm or quote, as well as a short description of the image. The Heavens will open up a whole new world of worship and praise for our God. Contributors include: Francis Chan, Mike Huckabee, John MacArthur, Stephen Mansfield, Sarah Young, Max Lucado, Jenna Lucado, Henry & Richard Blackaby, Robert Morgan, Kirk Cameron, Homer Hickam, and more.

Author : Jean Slatter
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-24
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781577317388

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Hiring the Heavens by Jean Slatter Pdf

Whether you realize it or not, you play a part in the divine plan of creation. Once you recognize this, you can gain access to the immense power in the universe. It’s simple: when you engage the right celestial helpers, anything becomes possible. In Hiring the Heavens, Jean Slatter shares how she learned to hire the Heavens and offers a fresh, revitalized way of bringing spirituality back into your everyday life. Whether the task is large or small, whether you want to manifest your dreams, find a soul mate, improve your finances, or simply get through your days without stress and worry, the Heavens are ready to help. With their assistance, you become cocreator and codirector of your life, experiencing more joy and more serendipity every day.

Author : Howard W. French
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780385353335

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Everything Under the Heavens by Howard W. French Pdf

From the former New York Times Asia correspondent and author of China's Second Continent, an incisive investigation of China's ideological development as it becomes an ever more aggressive player in regional and global diplomacy. For many years after its reform and opening in 1978, China maintained an attitude of false modesty about its ambitions. That role, reports Howard French, has been set aside. China has asserted its place among the global heavyweights, revealing its plans for pan-Asian dominance by building its navy, increasing territorial claims to areas like the South China Sea, and diplomatically bullying smaller players. Underlying this attitude is a strain of thinking that casts China's present-day actions in decidedly historical terms, as the path to restoring the dynastic glory of the past. If we understand how that historical identity relates to current actions, in ways ideological, philosophical, and even legal, we can learn to forecast just what kind of global power China stands to become--and to interact wisely with a future peer. Steeped in deeply researched history as well as on-the-ground reporting, this is French at his revelatory best.