Download or read book Extreme Worlds written by Francis Tsai and published by IMPACT. This book was released on 2009-11-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a highly practical guide for budding artists who want to create their own extreme sci-fi worlds. Core elements of sci-fi art are taught through ingenious exercises and eleven detailed step by step projects. Subjects covered include aliens, robots, space ships, weapons, space stations and strange planets.
Download or read book Global Trends 2030 Alternative Worlds written by National Intelligence Council (US) and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global megatrends for the next 20 years and how they will affect the United States. This is the fifth installment in the National Intelligence Council’s series aimed at providing a framework for thinking about possible futures and their implications. The report is intended to stimulate strategic thinking about the rapid and vast geopolitical changes characterizing the world today and possible global trajectories during the next 15-20 years by identifying critical trends and potential discontinuities. The authors distinguish between megatrends, those factors that will likely occur under any scenario, and game-changers, critical variables whose trajectories are far less certain. NIC 2012-001. Appropriate for anyone, from business to banks, government to start-ups, technology to teachers and more, this publication hellps anticipate where the world will be socially, politically, technically and culturally over the next few decades. Several innovations are included in Global Trends 2030, including: a review of the four previous Global Trends reports, input from academic and other experts around the world, coverage of disruptive technologies, and a chapter on the potential trajectories for the US role in the international system and the possible the impact on future international relations.
Download or read book Extreme Economies written by Richard Davies and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-20 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To predict our future, we must look to the extremes. So argues the economist Richard Davies, who takes readers to the margins of the modern economy and beyond. These extreme economies illustrate the forces that test human resilience, drive societies to failure, and promise to shape our collective future. Reviving a foundational idea from the medical sciences, Extreme Economies turns the logic of modern economics on its head by arguing that these outlier societies can teach us more about our own than we might imagine. By adapting to circumstances unimaginable to most of us, the people in these societies are pioneering the economic infrastructure of the future.
Download or read book Bedlam City Savage Worlds Edition written by James Thomson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-12-24 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WELCOME TO BEDLAM!Take a trip back to the Iron Age of comics and visit Bedlam City. It's the smaller, dirtier and more dangerous town next door to your superhero campaign's shining metropolis, presented here in lavish detail. Stalk its alleys, punch out its supervillains, expose its horrible secrets--and have no fear, there are always plenty more where they came from.Weighing in at a whopping 394 pages, this book is crammed with dozens of NPCs, neighborhoods, adventure seeds and locations, with enough back-stories and plot arcs to keep your PCs playing for years.Fully compatible with the Super Powers Companion Bedlam City is fast, fun and ferocious, with no new rules to learn or systems to memorize. If you own a copy of the Super Powers Companion you can pick up Bedlam City and start playing it right now.So what are you waiting for? Bedlam is calling. There's a shadowy rooftop out there just waiting for you to start lurking on it...
Download or read book Star Worlds written by William Sims Bainbridge and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2016-10-19 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ground-breaking look at the paradox of technology to both liberate and enslave our current culture by noted scholar William Sims Bainbridge
Download or read book Extreme Planets written by David Conyers and published by Chaosium Fiction Series. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two decades ago astronomers confirmed the existence of planets orbiting stars other than our Sun. Today more than 800 such worlds have been identified, and scientists now estimate that at least 160 billion star-bound planets are to be found in the Milky Way Galaxy alone. But more surprising is just how diverse and bizarre those worlds are.
Download or read book Journey to Diverse Microbial Worlds written by Joseph Seckbach and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Journey to Microbial Worlds we present the diversity of microorganisms, from the state of fossil microbes in Archaean age rocks to the possibilities of extraterrestrial life. This volume discusses the extremophiles living in harsh environments (from our anthropocentric point) and describes them in considerable detail. Some chapters also review topics such as symbiosis, bacterial luminescence, methanogens, and petroleum-grown cells. The final chapters of this book shed new light on astrobiology and speculate on extremophiles as candidates for extraterrestrial life. All chapters are updated to the latest research level.
Download or read book Worlds Beyond written by David R Ely and published by Google Play. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part 1: Introduction to Exoplanets This section sets the stage for the captivating world of exoplanets. It begins by shattering the traditional view of a singular solar system and reveals the vast multitude of exoplanets estimated to exist in our Milky Way. You'll explore different types of stars and their potential for hosting planets, understanding how diverse the stellar landscape is. Next, you'll journey through the thrilling "Hunt for Alien Worlds," learning about the various methods scientists use to detect these distant objects. From the transit method that tracks starlight dips to the radial velocity technique that measures star wobbles, this section unveils the ingenuity and challenges of exoplanet discovery. You'll also meet powerful space telescopes like Kepler, TESS, and James Webb, playing crucial roles in this cosmic detective work. Wrapping up Part 1 is a "Gallery of Exoplanet Diversity," showcasing the incredible variety of planets found beyond our solar system. From rocky super-Earths and gas giants like Jupiter to scorching hot Jupiters and potential ocean worlds, you'll discover the awe-inspiring range of planetary characteristics out there. The chapter even introduces intriguing rogue planets, solitary wanderers unbound to any star. Part 2: Unveiling the Secrets of Exoplanets Now that you've met these fascinating worlds, Part 2 takes you on a journey to uncover their secrets. "Peering into Atmospheres" explores how scientists analyze the light filtering through planets' atmospheres, searching for chemical signatures like water vapor, methane, and oxygen - potential fingerprints of life. This section emphasizes the challenges of atmospheric characterization and the cutting-edge techniques used to overcome them. Moving on, "The Habitability Puzzle" delves into the concept of the habitable zone, the orbital range where liquid water, a key ingredient for life as we know it, could exist on a planet's surface. You'll explore factors affecting habitability, like stellar radiation, atmosphere composition, and internal heat, gaining a deeper understanding of what might make a planet life-friendly. This section also introduces the exciting search for Earth-like planets and the hunt for biosignatures, potential biological markers. Finally, "Life Beyond Earth" delves into the realm of astrobiology, the study of life beyond our planet. This chapter explores different possibilities for life forms on exoplanets, ranging from extremophiles thriving in harsh environments to potentially complex organisms. You'll also learn about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) and ongoing SETI programs, raising the tantalizing question: Are we alone in the universe? Part 3: The Future of Exoplanet Exploration With a sense of wonder about the future, Part 3 takes you on a voyage towards what's next. "Next-Generation Telescopes and Missions" introduces groundbreaking instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope and the European Extremely Large Telescope, showcasing the technological advancements driving exoplanet research. This section highlights the exciting possibility of directly imaging Earth-like planets, offering unprecedented glimpses into these distant worlds. However, exploration comes with responsibility. "The Ethical Considerations" explores the potential impact of finding extraterrestrial life on humanity and emphasizes the importance of planetary protection protocols to avoid contaminating exoplanets. This section underlines the necessity of international collaboration in exoplanet research, ensuring global stewardship in this endeavor.
Download or read book A Philosophical Guide to Conditionals written by Jonathan Bennett and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, one of the world's leading authorities on the subject of conditional sentences, distils many years' work and teaching into 'A Philosophical Guide to Conditionals', an authoritative treatment of the subject.
Download or read book Extreme Pursuits written by Graham Huggan and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2009-10-29 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A provocative look at travel—both voluntary and otherwise—in an uncertain world
Download or read book Anthropology and Climate Change written by Susan A. Crate and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of Anthropology and Climate Change (2009) pioneered the study of climate change through the lens of anthropology, covering the relation between human cultures and the environment from prehistoric times to the present. This second, heavily revised edition brings the material on this rapidly changing field completely up to date, with major scholars from around the world mapping out trajectories of research and issuing specific calls for action. The new edition introduces new “foundational” chapters—laying out what anthropologists know about climate change today, new theoretical and practical perspectives, insights gleaned from sociology, and international efforts to study and curb climate change—making the volume a perfect introductory textbook; presents a series of case studies—both new case studies and old ones updated and viewed with fresh eyes—with the specific purpose of assessing climate trends; provides a close look at how climate change is affecting livelihoods, especially in the context of economic globalization and the migration of youth from rural to urban areas; expands coverage to England, the Amazon, the Marshall Islands, Tanzania, and Ethiopia; re-examines the conclusions and recommendations of the first volume, refining our knowledge of what we do and do not know about climate change and what we can do to adapt.
Download or read book Youth Culture and Sport written by Michael D. Giardina and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2008 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: P EM Youth Culture and Sport /EM critically interrogates and challenges contemporary articulations of race, class, gender, and sexual relations circulating throughout popular iterations of youth sporting culture in late-capitalism. Written against the backdrop of important changes in social, cultural, political, and economic dynamics taking place in corporate culture?'s war on kids, this exciting new volume marks the first anthology to critically examine the intersection of youth culture and sport in an age of global uncertainty. Bringing together leading scholars from cultural studies, gender studies, sociology, sport studies, and related fields, chapters range in scope from 'action' sport subcultures and community redevelopment programs to the cultural politics of white masculinity and Nike advertising. It is a must read for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the role sport plays in the construction of experiences, identities, practices, and social differences of contemporary youth culture. /P
Download or read book Strange New Worlds written by Ray Jayawardhana and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-21 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider's look at the cutting-edge science of today's planet hunters In Strange New Worlds, renowned astronomer Ray Jayawardhana brings news from the front lines of the epic quest to find planets—and alien life—beyond our solar system. Only in the past two decades, after millennia of speculation, have astronomers begun to discover planets around other stars—thousands in fact. Now they are closer than ever to unraveling distant twins of the Earth. In this book, Jayawardhana vividly recounts the stories of the scientists and the remarkable breakthroughs that have ushered in this extraordinary age of exploration. He describes the latest findings--including his own—that are challenging our view of the cosmos and casting new light on the origins and evolution of planets and planetary systems. He reveals how technology is rapidly advancing to support direct observations of Jupiter-like gas giants and super-Earths—rocky planets with several times the mass of our own planet—and how astronomers use biomarkers to seek possible life on other worlds. Strange New Worlds provides an insider's look at the cutting-edge science of today's planet hunters, our prospects for discovering alien life, and the debates and controversies at the forefront of extrasolar-planet research. In a new afterword, Jayawardhana explains some of the most recent developments as we search for the first clues of life on other planets.
Download or read book National Geographic Kids Extreme Records written by Julie Beer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference guide includes records and achievements made by humans, animals, and nature.--
Download or read book Surviving the Extremes written by Kenneth Kamler and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2004-01-20 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surgeon, explorer, and masterful storyteller, Kenneth Kamler takes us to the farthest reaches of the earth as well as into the uncharted territory within the human brain. Surviving the Extremes is a scientific nail-biter no reader will forget. Physiological constraints confine our bodies to less than one-fifth of the earth's surface. Beyond that fraction lie the extremes. What happens when we go to them? Dr. Kenneth Kamler has spent years observing exactly what happens. A vice president of the legendary Explorers Club, he has climbed, dived, sledded, floated, and trekked through some of the most treacherous and remote regions in the world. A consultant for NASA, Yale University, and the National Geographic Society, he has explored undersea caves, crossed the frozen Antarctic wastelands, and stitched a boy's hand back together while kneeling in knee-deep Amazonian mud. He was the only doctor on Everest during the tragic expedition documented in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air and helped treat its survivors. Kamler has devoted his life to investigating how our bodies respond to "environmental insults"-a nice way of saying the things that can kill us-and watched while some succumbed to them and others, sometimes miraculously, overcome them. Words like "extreme" and "survival" have lost some of their value from overuse and media hype. By showing us what happens when life itself is at stake, and the body's capacities put to their greatest test, this book reminds us what they truly mean. Divided into six sections-jungle, open sea, desert, underwater, high altitude, and outer space-Surviving the Extremes uses first-hand testimony and documented accounts to illustrate what happens in environments where our instinctive survival strategies must become fully engaged. These stories reveal how infinitely complex are the workings of the human body-and also how heartbreakingly fragile. At the heart of this book is a quest for the source of our will to survive and the haunting question of why some can, and others cannot, summon its awesome and nearly mystical power at their moment of greatest need.
Download or read book World s Deadliest Reptiles written by Tom Jackson and published by Hungry Tomato ®. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel to Africa to meet the longest snake on the continent, the black mamba, which is also one of the fastest in the world. A dangerous cast of characters with comic-style illustrated spreads and dramatic photos will keep young readers turning the page to learn more about these deadly reptiles.
Download or read book Extreme 3 D Dangerous Animals written by Paul Beck and published by becker&mayer! . This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warning: Extreme danger! They stalk, sting, pounce, and chomp. They're the deadliest creatures on earth, and now you can see why as you explore them all through incredible 3-D photos. Extreme 3-D: Dangerous Animals brings you face-to-face with tigers, wolves, great whites, and cobras—and a few animals you might not expect!
