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Author: Robert A. Heinlein Publisher: Baen Publishing Enterprises ISBN: 1625793146 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 227
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Utopia has been achieved. For centuries, disease, hunger, poverty and war have been things found only in the histories. And applied genetics has given men and women the bodies of athletes and a lifespan of over a century. They should all have been very happy.... But Hamilton Felix is bored. And he is the culmination of a star line; each of his last thirty ancestors chosen for superior genes. Hamilton is, as far as genetics can produce one, the ultimate man. And this ultimate man can see no reason why the human race should survive, and has no intention of continuing the pointless comedy. However, Hamilton's life is about to become less boring. A secret cabal of revolutionaries who find utopia not just boring, but desperately in need of leaders who know just What Needs to be Done, are planning to revolt and put themselves in charge. Knowing of Hamilton's disenchantment with the modern world, they have recruited him to join their Glorious Revolution. Big mistake! The revolutionaries are about to find out that recruiting a superman is definitely not a good idea.... With an all new afterword by Tony Daniel. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Author: Robert A. Heinlein Publisher: Baen Publishing Enterprises ISBN: 1625793146 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 227
Book Description
Utopia has been achieved. For centuries, disease, hunger, poverty and war have been things found only in the histories. And applied genetics has given men and women the bodies of athletes and a lifespan of over a century. They should all have been very happy.... But Hamilton Felix is bored. And he is the culmination of a star line; each of his last thirty ancestors chosen for superior genes. Hamilton is, as far as genetics can produce one, the ultimate man. And this ultimate man can see no reason why the human race should survive, and has no intention of continuing the pointless comedy. However, Hamilton's life is about to become less boring. A secret cabal of revolutionaries who find utopia not just boring, but desperately in need of leaders who know just What Needs to be Done, are planning to revolt and put themselves in charge. Knowing of Hamilton's disenchantment with the modern world, they have recruited him to join their Glorious Revolution. Big mistake! The revolutionaries are about to find out that recruiting a superman is definitely not a good idea.... With an all new afterword by Tony Daniel. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Author: Adriana Petryna Publisher: Princeton University Press ISBN: 0691264813 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 224
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A new way of thinking about the climate crisis as an exercise in delimiting knowable, and habitable, worlds As carbon dioxide emissions continue to rise, Earth’s fragile ecosystems are growing increasingly unstable and unpredictable. Horizon Work explores how climate change is disrupting our fundamental ability to project how the environment will act over time, and how these rapidly faltering predictions are colliding with the dangerous new realities of emergency response. Anthropologist Adriana Petryna examines the climate crisis through the lens of “horizoning,” a mode of reckoning that considers unnatural disasters against a horizon of expectation in which people and societies can act. She talks to wildfire scientists who, amid chaotic fire seasons and shifting fire behaviors, are revising predictive models calibrated to conditions that no longer exist. Petryna tells the stories of wildland firefighters who could once rely on memory of previous fires to gauge the behaviors of the next. Trust in patterns has become an occupational hazard. Sometimes, the very concept of projection becomes untenable. Yet if all we see is doom, we will overlook something crucial about the scientific and ethical labor needed to hold back climate chaos. Here is where the work of horizoning begins. From experiments probing our planetary points of no return to disaster ecologies where the stark realities of climate change are being confronted, Horizon Work reveals how this new way of thinking has the power to reverse harmful legacies while turning voids where projection falters into spaces of collective action and recoverable futures.
Author: Alan Stern Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 125009898X Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 364
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Called "spellbinding" (Scientific American) and "thrilling...a future classic of popular science" (PW), the up close, inside story of the greatest space exploration project of our time, New Horizons’ mission to Pluto, as shared with David Grinspoon by mission leader Alan Stern and other key players. On July 14, 2015, something amazing happened. More than 3 billion miles from Earth, a small NASA spacecraft called New Horizons screamed past Pluto at more than 32,000 miles per hour, focusing its instruments on the long mysterious icy worlds of the Pluto system, and then, just as quickly, continued on its journey out into the beyond. Nothing like this has occurred in a generation—a raw exploration of new worlds unparalleled since NASA’s Voyager missions to Uranus and Neptune—and nothing quite like it is planned to happen ever again. The photos that New Horizons sent back to Earth graced the front pages of newspapers on all 7 continents, and NASA’s website for the mission received more than 2 billion hits in the days surrounding the flyby. At a time when so many think that our most historic achievements are in the past, the most distant planetary exploration ever attempted not only succeeded in 2015 but made history and captured the world’s imagination. How did this happen? Chasing New Horizons is the story of the men and women behind this amazing mission: of their decades-long commitment and persistence; of the political fights within and outside of NASA; of the sheer human ingenuity it took to design, build, and fly the mission; and of the plans for New Horizons’ next encounter, 1 billion miles past Pluto in 2019. Told from the insider’s perspective of mission leader Dr. Alan Stern and others on New Horizons, and including two stunning 16-page full-color inserts of images, Chasing New Horizons is a riveting account of scientific discovery, and of how much we humans can achieve when people focused on a dream work together toward their incredible goal.
Author: Keyton M Light Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Embark on a riveting journey through the high-speed world of Formula 1 with "Hamilton's Horizon: The Silver Arrow Maestro." This captivating book unravels the extraordinary tale of Lewis Hamilton's rise to becoming a global icon and the driving force behind Mercedes' unprecedented dominance in the world of motorsports. Intriguing Beginnings: Dive deep into the genesis of a racing prodigy as we explore Lewis Hamilton's early years, shaped by his unyielding passion for speed and a father's unwavering support. From karting triumphs that echoed through the circuits to the pivotal transition into Formula racing, witness the extraordinary journey that laid the foundation for the Silver Arrow Maestro's ascent. Rise of the Silver Arrow: Uncover the strategic brilliance behind the resurgence of the Mercedes-Benz Formula 1 team. Delve into Hamilton's bold decision to join forces with Mercedes, a move that would redefine the dynamics of the sport. Explore the collaborative evolution between driver and team that paved the way for a period of unparalleled dominance on the Formula 1 stage. Mastering the Silver Arrow: Buckle up for an exploration of Lewis Hamilton's driving prowess as he masters the Silver Arrow with technical adaptations and a personalized driving style that pushes the limits of performance. Discover the mental resilience and sports psychology that propels Hamilton to record-breaking moments on the track, solidifying his status as the Silver Arrow Maestro. Behind the Scenes: Peek behind the curtain of Team Mercedes as we unravel the engineering excellence that molds the Silver Arrow. Immerse yourself in the collaborative team dynamics and strategic brilliance that define Mercedes' quest for dominance. From flawless pit stops to groundbreaking technical innovations, witness the intricate ballet that unfolds behind the scenes. Legacy Beyond the Track: But the story doesn't end with victories and championships. "Hamilton's Horizon" delves into Lewis Hamilton's impact beyond racing, exploring his role as a trailblazer for diversity and inclusion. Discover his advocacy for social justice, environmental sustainability, and the enduring legacy of Mercedes' dominance as we peer into the future of Formula 1. This meticulously crafted narrative takes you beyond the race results, providing a front-row seat to the drama, triumphs, and challenges that have shaped the Silver Arrow Maestro's legacy. "Hamilton's Horizon" is more than a book about Formula 1; it's an immersive experience into the heart of motorsports, where passion meets precision, and champions are made. Strap in for an exhilarating ride into the world of Hamilton and Mercedes, where speed, strategy, and sheer determination collide.
Author: Peter F. Hamilton Publisher: Pan Macmillan ISBN: 0330467387 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 506
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In a ravaged near-future England, a private detective with psychic powers might be the last hope standing between mankind and total collapse. Mindstar Rising is the first cyberpunk thriller in Peter F. Hamilton's hugely popular Greg Mandel series. For fans of James S.A. Corey. It's the 21st century and global warming is here to stay, so forget the way your country used to look. And get used to the free market, too – the companies possess all the best hardware, and they're calling the shots now. In a world like this, a man open to any offers can do just fine. A man like Greg Mandel for instance, who's psi-boosted, wired into the latest sensory equipment and carrying state-of-the-art weaponry. He's also been part of the English Army's Mindstar Battalion. As the cartels battle for control of a revolutionary new power source, and corporate greed outstrips national security, tension is mounting to boiling point. And Greg Mandel is about to face the ultimate test. Mindstar Rising is followed by A Quantum Murder and The Nano Flower to complete the Greg Mandel trilogy.
Author: Elizabeth Dodd Publisher: U of Nebraska Press ISBN: 0803244673 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 252
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In a lyrical memoir and meditation on the nature of time and place, Elizabeth Dodd explores a variety of landscapes, reading the records left by inhabitants and by time itself. In spring in the Yucatán peninsula, she marks the equinox among the ruins of the Maya. In summer in the Orkney Islands, she considers linguistic and historic connections with Icelandic sagas. In tallgrass country in the fall, she observes bison and black-footed ferrets returning to their ancestral landscape. In winter in the canyons of the Ancestral Puebloans, she notes the standstill positions of the sun and the moon. Ranging across continents and millennia, Dodd examines how people have inscribed the concept of time into their physical environments, through rock art, standing stones, and the alignment of buildings on the landscape. She follows the etymological trail of various languages, blending research with travel narrative and aesthetic meditation. From musings on the origin of the sandhill cranes’ transcontinental journey to reflections on the dimming light of shortening days as the winter solstice approaches, from depictions of exploding stars in ancient petroglyphs to meditations on the Great North Road, whose purpose scientists have yet to discover, Dodd captures the interstices of the natural world.
Author: Robert A. Heinlein
Author: Robert A. Heinlein
Author: Adriana Petryna
Author: John Stuart Mill
Author: Alan Stern
Author: John Stuart Mill
Author: Keyton M Light
Author: Hamilton, Ont. Citizens' Committee for Community Participation
Author: Charles W. McBee
Author: Peter F. Hamilton
Author: Elizabeth Dodd