Download or read book Dark Side of the Moon written by Gerard Degroot and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of the History, Scientific American, and Quality Paperback Book Clubs For a very brief moment during the 1960s, America was moonstruck. Boys dreamt of being an astronaut; girls dreamed of marrying one. Americans drank Tang, bought “space pens” that wrote upside down, wore clothes made of space age Mylar, and took imaginary rockets to the moon from theme parks scattered around the country. But despite the best efforts of a generation of scientists, the almost foolhardy heroics of the astronauts, and 35 billion dollars, the moon turned out to be a place of “magnificent desolation,” to use Buzz Aldrin’s words: a sterile rock of no purpose to anyone. In Dark Side of the Moon, Gerard J. DeGroot reveals how NASA cashed in on the Americans’ thirst for heroes in an age of discontent and became obsessed with putting men in space. The moon mission was sold as a race which America could not afford to lose. Landing on the moon, it was argued, would be good for the economy, for politics, and for the soul. It could even win the Cold War. The great tragedy is that so much effort and expense was devoted to a small step that did virtually nothing for mankind. Drawing on meticulous archival research, DeGroot cuts through the myths constructed by the Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson administrations and sustained by NASA ever since. He finds a gang of cynics, demagogues, scheming politicians, and corporations who amassed enormous power and profits by exploiting the fear of what the Russians might do in space. Exposing the truth behind one of the most revered fictions of American history, Dark Side of the Moon explains why the American space program has been caught in a state of purposeless wandering ever since Neil Armstrong descended from Apollo 11 and stepped onto the moon. The effort devoted to the space program was indeed magnificent and its cultural impact was profound, but the purpose of the program was as desolate and dry as lunar dust.
Download or read book The Magnificent Quest written by SATAPOLCEO and published by satapol Channarong. This book was released on with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Magnificent Quest Embark on a grand odyssey with SatapolCEO's mesmerizing eBook, "The Magnificent Quest." Dive into the hearts and minds of Milo and Jane, two intrepid souls whose thirst for adventure knows no bounds. As they venture through enchanted forests, across mystic rivers, and into the hidden depths of ancient ruins, they discover a world brimming with magic, mystery, and the untold stories of old. "The Magnificent Quest" is not just a tale of discovery; it's a journey of transformation. With each step, Milo and Jane unravel the secrets of the giant tree, an ancient sentinel that holds the key to a legacy as vast as the forest itself. Guided by the wisdom of Old Man Tim, a guardian of forgotten lore, and powered by magical artifacts that test their courage and wit, our heroes learn that the greatest treasures lie not in gold or jewels, but in the bonds they forge and the knowledge they seek. SatapolCEO masterfully crafts a narrative that celebrates the spirit of adventure, the power of friendship, and the timeless pursuit of knowledge. As Milo and Jane face mythical creatures, untangle ancient riddles, and navigate the perilous waters of enchanted rivers, they inspire a village, awaken the legacy of the giant tree, and ultimately, unveil the true meaning of their quest. Join Milo and Jane on their magnificent quest, where every chapter is a portal to another world, every encounter a lesson in bravery, and every discovery a step closer to unraveling the greatest mystery of all. "The Magnificent Quest" promises to enchant, educate, and ignite the adventurer in us all, leaving readers yearning for the road less traveled and the tales yet told.
Download or read book Taiwan written by Bruce Herschensohn and published by WND Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is admittedly biased in support of liberty. Taiwan: The Threatened Democracy focuses on U.S. relations with Taiwan and the People's Republic of China from the Mao Tse-tung era through the Cold War to the current day, and projects the island's possible future. Taiwan has long been a flashpoint in the struggle between the communist and free world. Yet even as the possibility of armed conflict between China and Taiwan increases - a conflict with great implications for the United States - a domestic war has sprung up between the Bush White House and its support of Taiwan, and State Department staffers who lean heavily to the side of the People's Republic of China. Key to the conflict are those who care more about making profit in China than they care about maintaining liberty in Taiwan.
Download or read book Infinity Quest with Sounds and Light written by Mitra Shaya and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-04-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Society has imprisonned human beings into ignorance depriving them of consciousness opening and heart expansion. This book explains to you why and how mankind and the Earth have reached this stage now and it consciously gives you the keys of understanding and of progress on the path of Light.
Download or read book One Magnificent Yes written by Judith Richardson Schroeder and published by AMJ Productions & Publications. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Magnificent Yes! is about the transformational journey of one woman who decided to begin "experimenting" with the word YES. After realizing her life didn't hold many of her life-long dreams, the author set out to discover what would happen if she began to say YES to experiences and opportunities that excited, stretched, challenged, grew or transformed her in some way. She intended to conduct her life experiment for 30 days but found herself receiving and opening up to opportunities, people, events, things and places, and experiences that aligned with her life goals and aspirations, and after deciding whether they fit the criteria she had set for saying YES, she easily began making decisions about whether to move forward or pass on the opportunities that presented themselves. Her 30-day experiment has lasted almost two years with no signs of ending, and her life has been completely transformed and so has she. Now, in this book, she teaches others how to step outside their comfort zone and embrace the opportunities and experiences that are meant for them. Through a series of exercises, the reader is guided through a personal transformation that opens them to more self-trust, less limiting beliefs, and the ability to easily recognize those things they want more of in their life while being free to remove what they want less of. Readers will experience a journey that steps them away from living a fear-based life and transports them into living a freeing way of life, benefitting from an "Experi-mentor" mindset where self-trust and belief in who they are can lead them to experience an amazing transformative way of living daily.
Download or read book Papers written by Manchester Literary Club and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book You Are Light written by Aaron Becker and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a wondrously simple die-cut book, the Caldecott Honor–winning creator of the Journey trilogy brings his talents further into the light. This is the light that brings the day. Open this beautiful book to find a graphic yellow sun surrounded by a halo of bright die-cut circles. Now hold the page up to the light and enjoy the transformation as the colors in those circles glow. In an elegant, sparely narrated ode to the phenomenon of light, Aaron Becker follows as light reflects off the earth to warm our faces, draws up the sea to make the rain, feeds all the things that grow, and helps to create all the brilliant wonders of the world, including ourselves.
Download or read book The Trinity written by Saint Augustine (of Hippo) and published by New City Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1990, New City Press, in conjunction with the Augustinian Heritage Institute, began the project known as: The Works of Saint Augustine, A Translation for the 21st Century. The plan is to translate and publish all 132 works of Saint Augustine, his entire corpus into modern English. This represents the first time in which The Works of Saint Augustine will all be translated into English. Many existing translations were often archaic or faulty, and the scholarship was outdated. New City Press is proud to offer the best modern translations available. The Works of Saint Augustine, A Translation for the 21st Century will be translated into 49 published books. To date, 41 books have been published by NCP containing 93 of The Works of Saint Augustine, A Translation for the 21st Century. Augustine's writings are useful to anyone interested in patristics, church history, theology and Western civilization. -- Publisher.
Download or read book Magnificent Quest written by Jim Straight and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Voices written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magazine of new poetry.
Download or read book The Black Leopard written by Will Burrard-Lucas and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inspiring book tells the story of a photographer's journey to find the mysterious black leopard. There are few creatures as gorgeous and elusive as the black leopard. In Africa, these magnificent cats are so rare as to be the stuff of legend. Will Burrard-Lucas's love for leopards began during his childhood in Tanzania and propelled him into a career as a wildlife photographer. In his quest to create intimate portraits of animals, he developed innovative technology, including a remotely controlled camera buggy and a high quality camera trap system for photographing nocturnal creatures. Then, one day in 2018, he heard about sightings of a young African black leopard in Kenya and with the help of people from the local community, he succeeded in capturing a series of high-quality photographs of the elusive cat. In this compelling and visually stunning book, Burrard-Lucas tells his story of creativity, entrepreneurship, and passion for wild animals, alongside awe-inspiring images of lions, elephants, and the black leopard itself. • STAR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER: Will Burrard-Lucas's passion for nature and expertise in camera technology have earned him coverage from National Geographic, The New York Times, and the BBC—and over 1 million fans enjoy his breathtaking work online. • NATURE'S HIDDEN WONDERS: Black leopards are individual animals in whom a gene mutation results in excess melanin and an elegant black coat. Most are found in Southeast Asia, where lush vegetation offers them camouflage. In the semiarid shrub lands of Africa, black leopards are extraordinarily rare. Burrard-Lucas's images—showing these beautiful creatures prowling their territory under cover of night—are vivid reminders of nature's hidden wonders. • INCREDIBLE STORY: This is an adventure story that takes place in remote and wild corners of Africa. It reveals Burrard-Lucas's devotion, vision, and innovation that led to him capturing photos that are not only incredibly rare, but also breathtakingly beautiful. Perfect for: • Aspiring and professional photographers • Photography buffs • Nature and animal lovers • Big cat enthusiasts • Conservationists • National Geographic readers • Fans of memoir and adventure stories • Travelers to Eastern and Southern Africa
Download or read book The Quest written by Justus Miles Forman and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Quest is a romance by Justus Miles Forman. A young man has led a pampered and sheltered life and longs for something more, in the form of a new adventure in order to capture a certain woman's heart.
Download or read book A E Housman written by Christopher Stray and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A.E. Housman (1859-1936) was a man of many apparent contradictions, most of which remain unresolved 150 years after his birth. At once a deeply emotive lyric poet and a precise and dedicated classical scholar, he achieved fame in both of these diverse disciplines. Although his poetic legacy has received much scholarly analysis, and yet more attention has been devoted to reconstructing his private life, no previous work has focused on Housman the classical scholar; yet it is upon scholarship that Housman most wished to leave his mark. This timely collection of papers by leading scholars reassesses the breadth and significance of Housman's contribution to classical scholarship in both his published and unpublished writings, and discusses how his mantle has been passed on to later generations of classicists.
Download or read book The Magnificent Quest written by Kelynda and published by Whitford Press. This book was released on 1997-02-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel on an extraordinary journey to discover the inner grail - the inner self. "Like the light, the grail itself is hard to define and impossible to hold in your hand. The inner grail balances your life and the universe. It fulfills your individuality by showing where you fit in the shimmering dance of a meaningful, created universe." Discovery and understanding of the grail will lead to knowledge of one's true values, forgiveness of self and others, and to joy in daily life. On the quest for the grail, the reader will find and fulfill his or her destiny, deal with karma, and learn to live well. Chapters cover defining the inner grail, discovering the hidden self, using the four elements to find balance, understanding karma, awakening your senses for creativity and renewal, exploring divination, finding a spiritual perspective, and more.
Download or read book Not One of Them in Place written by Norman Finkelstein and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2001-05-24 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the ways in which Jewish American poetry engages persistent questions of modern Jewish identity.
Download or read book My Outlaw written by Linda Lael Miller and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-04-20 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linda Lael Miller’s rich imagination, robust humor, and stirring sensuality have earned her accolades as one of the “twentieth-century maestros” (The Paperback Forum) of romantic fiction. Now she creates a tale of love so compelling it soars—through the heart of the Old West, and through time itself. Seven-year-old Keighly Barrow never forgot the night she spied a boy her own age at her grandmother’s Redemption, Nevada, mansion. He was staring at her from an antique mirror in the ballroom, standing among gaudily dressed women in an old-time western saloon. Keighly could only discover that his name was Darby Elder—and that he lived a century ago. Twenty years later, engaged to be married, Keighly inherited her grandmother’s house. Back before the ballroom mirror, she faces a handsome cowboy whose roguish air radiates trouble. Keighly senses the spirit of Darby Elder—along with an electric charge of passion passing through the glass...and into her heart. But old news clips declare this outlaw son of a local madam would die in a shoot-out. Keighly’s magical connection to Darby is too strong not to try and save his life or, if history will not bend, to love him as fiercely as the fleeting moments will allow.
