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Shattered iron druid5/29/2023 ![]() ![]() The rocket itself tumbled out of control and blew up in midair a few minutes into its flight.Įnvironmentalists seized on the report as evidence that a more in-depth study of potential hazards to public safety and wildlife should be conducted before further Starship launches are conducted at Boca Chica. No one was hurt, and no dead birds or wildlife were found on lands owned or managed by the refuge, the agency said. Fish and Wildlife Service.ĭamage to the launch pad, the floor of which was largely demolished during liftoff, was visible in photos of the aftermath. The blastoff from the SpaceX facility, adjacent to a national wildlife refuge near Boca Chica Beach, also hurled large chunks of concrete and metal thousands of feet away and ignited a 3.5-acre (1.4-hectare) fire on nearby grounds, according to the U.S. ![]() ![]() The shattering force of last Thursday's launch in South Texas sent a cloud of pulverized concrete raining over a small town nearby, federal regulators said, raising fresh questions about the environmental impact of ramped-up launch operations at the site. April 27 (Reuters) - While the spectacle of SpaceX's new Starship rocket blowing up over the Gulf of Mexico riveted the public's attention, it was the explosive nature of the launch at ground level that was drawing heightened scrutiny from the government this week. ![]()
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His life and universe5/29/2023 ![]() ![]() Today, scientists instead point to the laws of physics. In the old days, it was thought that the apparent design of the cosmos meant there had to be a designer – a God. He made me feel as if we were writing our own creation story, which, in a sense, we did. Being around him, one could not fail to be influenced by his determination and optimism that we could tackle mystifying questions. Our shared scientific quest meant that we inevitably grew close. “To boldly go where Star Trek fears to tread” was his motto – and also his screen saver. The prospect - or hope - to crack the riddle of cosmic design drove much of Hawking’s research in cosmology. Yet this was exactly where Hawking liked to venture. Questions about the ultimate origin of the cosmos, or universe, take physics out of its comfort zone. ![]() Our answer is being published in a new book, On the Origin of Time: Stephen Hawking’s Final Theory. ![]() ![]() The enigma at the centre of our research throughout this period was how the Big Bang could have created conditions so perfectly hospitable to life. What started out as a doctoral project evolved over some 20 years into an intense collaboration that ended only with his passing on March 14 2018. The late physicist Stephen Hawking first asked me to work with him to develop “a new quantum theory of the Big Bang” in 1998. ![]()
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Shadow game by christine feehan5/29/2023 ![]() ![]() Please purchase only authorized electronic editions, and do not participate in or encourage electronic piracy of copyrighted materials. The scanning, uploading, and distribution of this book via the Internet or via any other means without the permission of the publisher is illegal and punishable by law. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.Ī Jove Book / published by arrangement with the author Feehan’s previous novels, you will surely be captivated by this step into the world of Gothic romance…. “The characters and twists in this book held me on the edge of my seat the whole time I read it. ![]() Feehan continues to build a complex society that makes for mesmerizing reading.” “If you are looking for something that is fun and different, pick up a copy of this book.” “Feehan’s newest is a skillful blend of supernatural thrills and romance that is sure to entice readers.” Romance, suspense, intrigue, and the paranormal…combined to make one of the most delicious journeys I have had the pleasure of taking in a long, long time…. “Just as I begin to think the romance genre has nowhere else to run, I get to read something that takes another giant leap down a totally unknown road. ![]()
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Earthquake aprilynne pike5/29/2023 ![]() ![]() Huddled in a cell with her eternal lover, Logan, she loses track of the days until they are mysteriously rescued.Īs her powers awaken, her centuries-long relationship with Logan is threatened, and when Benson - the best friend who's always stood by her - returns Tavia must again face a terrible choice between those she loves. But before Tavia can act on this discovery, she is captured and imprisoned. The Reduciata, a rival faction of Earthbounds, has created a virus that is wiping out swathes of the planet. Tavia Michaels is an Earthbound - a fallen goddess with the power to remake the Earth or destroy it. The heart-stopping sequel to Earthbound and an epic love triangle like you've never seen before! ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() He goes into great detail about the trial of Glenn Summerford, choosing to focus on Darlene Summerford eyewitness testimony from the night he allegedly attempted to kill her. Chapter 2 Summary (The Trial) Covington's interest in the Summerfords' case stems from a piece he is writing for The New York Times. Dennis attends several services and meets Brother Carl Porter a man with whom he foreshadows future conflicts. Dennis is intrigued greatly by the peculiarities of the church and is almost drawn to it. After doing several interviews with members of the church, Dennis is invited to a service. This preacher's name is Glenn Summerford, he is the preacher of the Church of Jesus With Signs. He stumbles onto the case of a snake-handling preacher's attempted murder trial. Chapter 1 Summary (Following Signs) Dennis Covington is a writer in search of an intriguing eye-catching story. Tries to take Elvis Presley Saylors wife. ![]() He is being outcast by the church because of conflicts between him and Punkin Brown. ![]() Elvis Presley Saylor Is referred to as the "wicked one" in one of Brother Bills sermons. Brother Bill Believed those who did not handle snakes were destined for hell. Gracie Mcallister Would handle things like fire, but was often ridiculed for being to "worldly" because she would go to the doctor. Sister Barbra Last person alive who handled with George Hensley George Hensley Started practice of serpent handling in church The McGlocklins Become very close friends with Dennis and Viki. ![]()
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The Minuscule Monk by Richard Behrens5/29/2023 ![]() ![]() Moore, Max Brand, Robert Bloch, August Derleth, Donald Wandrei, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Raymond Chandler, Hugh B. Authors include but again not restricted to such immortals as H. Included but not restricted to Weird Tales, Black Mask, Astounding, Adventure, Argosy, Clue, and others. ![]() Included but not restricted to Weird Tales, Black Mask, Astounding, Adventu A group for fans of the great Pulp Magazines of the 20's through the 50's. Pulp Magazine Authors and Literature FansĪ group for fans of the great Pulp Magazines of the 20's through the 50's. If you are having trouble finding the link to add a new thread, try this. Please avoid all-caps, especially in thread topics, as it is considered SHOUTING. They are able to edit and improve the Goodreads catalog, and have made it one of the better catalogs online.Īctivities include combining editions, fixing book and author typos, adding book covers and discussing policies. Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who have applied for and received librarian status on Goodreads. ![]() Non-librarians are welcome to join the group as well, to comment or request changes to book records.įor general comments on Goodreads and for requests for changes to site functionality, try Goodreads Help or use the Contact Us link instead.įor tips on being a librarian, check out the Non-librarians are welcome to join the group as well, to A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. ![]() A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Read moreįriedrich Torberg loved to tell the anecdote about two boys in Prague who approach the two rich daughters from behind, look at their faces and, having passed them, exclaim: "God is just!" Similarly, all the wealth of the Wittgenstein family could not buy them happiness. In this dramatic historical and psychological epic, Alexander Waugh traces the triumphs and vicissitudes of a family held together by a fanatical love of music yet torn apart by money, madness, conflicts of loyalty and the cataclysmic upheaval of two world wars. ![]() Three of his sons committed suicide Paul, the fourth, became a world-famous concert pianist (using only his left hand), while Ludwig, the youngest, is now regarded as one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century. The domineering paternal influence of Karl Wittgenstein left his eight children fraught by inner antagonisms and nervous tension. The Wittgenstein family was one of the richest, most talented and most eccentric in European history. The true story of a one-handed pianist and the fall of his aristocratic family His writing is brisk, confident and colourful. ![]() 'The story in this book is so gripping and fascinating that it is remarkable that it has never been told in this way before' Simon Heffer, Literary Review ![]()
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The Devil Is a Marquess by Elisa Braden5/29/2023 ![]() ![]() And when he does, Charlotte begins to see him in a new light-not as the scandalous charmer she married, but as the husband she just might adore. When her father demands a startling price for his daughter’s hand-one year of fidelity and sobriety-Chatham must change his libertine ways … at least temporarily. ![]() That shouldn’t prove a problem, for he could not possibly want someone like her, and the feeling is mutual. But she’s a practical sort, and a year with the devil might buy her freedom … provided she can resist his seductive charms. A walking scandal surviving on little more than wits, whisky, and wicked skills in the bedchamber, Benedict Chatham, the new Marquess of Rutherford, is at the. Charlotte wants her independence, not a husband, and certainly not a disreputable devil who renders her weak and wobbly with a single scorching glance. While she dreams of leaving England for a life of trade in America, her father schemes to trade her dowry for a title-and Marchioness of Rutherford will do nicely. A walking scandal surviving on little more than wits, whisky, and wicked skills in the bedchamber, Benedict Chatham. Deeply in debt and down to his last farthing, he must marry nothing short of an absolute fortune, or risk utter ruin.Įnter Miss Charlotte Lancaster, unfashionably tall heiress to just such a fortune and a clumsy, redheaded disaster in her five London seasons. ![]() A walking scandal surviving on little more than wits, whisky, and wicked skills in the bedchamber, Benedict Chatham, the new Marquess of Rutherford, is at the end of his rope. ![]()
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Rumpelstiltskin by Paul O. Zelinsky5/28/2023 ![]() ![]() Paul Zelinsky was born in Evanston, Illinois. In 1840 they were invited by Frederick William IV of Prussia to settle in Berlin as members of the Academy of Sciences, and here they remained until their deaths (Wilhelm died in 1859 and Jacob in 1863). Both brothers had been professors at Göttingen for several years when in 1837 they became two of the seven leading Göttingen academics dismissed from their posts by the new King of Hanover for their liberal political views. They both studied at Marburg, and from 1808 to 1829 mainly worked in Kassel as state-appointed librarians, Jacob also assisting in diplomatic missions between 18 and again in 1848. Jacob Ludwig Karl, the elder of the brothers Grimm, was born in 1785, and Wilhelm Karl in the following year. ![]()
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The dead zone stephen king book5/28/2023 ![]() ![]() A draft board examination immediately post-graduation found him 4-F on grounds of high blood pressure, limited vision, flat feet, and punctured eardrums. in English and qualified to teach on the high school level. He came to support the anti-war movement on the Orono campus, arriving at his stance from a conservative view that the war in Vietnam was unconstitutional. He was also active in student politics, serving as a member of the Student Senate. From his sophomore year at the University of Maine at Orono, he wrote a weekly column for the school newspaper, THE MAINE CAMPUS. Stephen attended the grammar school in Durham and Lisbon Falls High School, graduating in 1966. King found work in the kitchens of Pineland, a nearby residential facility for the mentally challenged. After Stephen's grandparents passed away, Mrs. Other family members provided a small house in Durham and financial support. Her parents, Guy and Nellie Pillsbury, had become incapacitated with old age, and Ruth King was persuaded by her sisters to take over the physical care of them. When Stephen was eleven, his mother brought her children back to Durham, Maine, for good. Parts of his childhood were spent in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where his father's family was at the time, and in Stratford, Connecticut. ![]() After his father left them when Stephen was two, he and his older brother, David, were raised by his mother. ![]() Stephen Edwin King was born the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. ![]() |