Alternative Science

Kerrang! has an unparalleled reputation as one of the world's best-loved rock-focused publications. It continues to be at the forefront of alternative music, flying the flag for metal, hardcore, punk and beyond, introducing millions to their new favorite bands. Anyone who's anyone in the metal scene has featured Kerrang's hallowed pages and this unique book chronicles these appearances. If it happened in metal, Kerrang! covered it, as confirmed in this year-by-year survey of alternative music.

This installment of the Alternative Endings series takes a fresh look at Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen", following Kai and Gerda in a somewhat different direction than the original.

In this deeply moving and inspirational fable, young Betsy Griffin teaches us how to face our struggles with courage and determination. As Betsy takes you on a journey through the dark and winding woods, she'll share seven powerful lessons about finding, keeping, and growing optimism—about finding the light in the darkest of places.

The Prohibition Movement has succeeded at persuading local areas to establish dry counties. Private institutions have also gone dry. What can these dry victories teach alternative parties? How can alternative parties leverage the lessons of these dry victories? This booklet encourages alternative parties to analyze the Dry Movement and to emulate the Dry Movement's successes.

Joe Lorimer is a genius. His finest achievement is the online role-playing game Alternative Dimension, but he sees it as more than a plaything. He is fascinated by the freedoms offered by living in a virtual world, and the more sophisticated he makes his creation the more superior it seems to the alienating, faceless, ugly realities of daily life.

Laugh Till You Stop. Extract from the Houston Chronicle, Classifieds, August 25th 2329 AD. ……. “If you could go anywhere, or anywhen, in history, where and when would you go? Golgotha? Hastings? The Grassy Knoll? Nah! Get yourself to Pisa, Italy, 2169 AD during a particular hot day in June, 3:33pm GMT to be precise….. TimeLines Incorporated is proud to announce its latest time line. Come on down and take the trip of a lifetime. Remember: There’s A TimeLine And Place For Everything. TimeLines Incorporated.” In the twenty fourth century life is dull, predictable and full of ...

Edinburgh, October 1940... When Nazi troops march triumphantly along Princes Street, James Baird feels drawn to watch the parade. It’s his punishment, for at 20 years old, and a Philosophy student at Edinburgh University, he is ashamed he has done nothing in the defense of his country. Behind him, he cannot look at the high ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, for they are festooned with garish red swastika banners. Sickened by the music and swaggering Nazis, James soon takes refuge in the Edinburgh University bar, determined to drown his sorrows before returning home. As his new role in German-...

Von der guten Kraft der Natur. Schon lange haben wir es geahnt, aber bisher war es nicht wissenschaftlich erwiesen: Kathy Willis liefert in diesem Hörbuch den Nachweis, dass die sinnliche Wahrnehmung von Pflanzen ursächlich ist für eine bessere Gesundheit und Stimmung sowie ein langes Leben. Die Forscherin zeigt viele, teils überraschende Wege, wie die Natur unser Leben positiv beeinflussen kann: Die Berührung von Holz beruhigt, Zedernholz stärkt die Krebsbekämpfungszellen in unserem Immunsystem, der Duft von Rosen trägt dazu bei, entspannt und sicherer Auto zu fahren.

Herbs have been used by humans throughout history - for cooking, medicine, rituals, and more. They are also a huge part of the modern world, from gardening, food, and cosmetics to medicines fighting diseases such as malaria. With vibrant illustrations and expert knowledge, The Herb Book takes a close-up look at a wide range of herbs from around the world, showcasing their botanical characteristics, medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary properties and uses, and cultural impact on the lives of humans.

When environmental degradation causes the destruction of the planet Lemmus, the Benwarians board a sentient spaceship in search of a new home. They discover Earth only to find it in the same condition as their home planet. With their superior knowledge and technology, they decide to terraform Earth by drastically reducing the human population. The book details how the Benwarians decide which humans are worthy of saving, and the physical changes they make to reverse global warming. The book also describes the Benwarian leader's anguish and internal struggles, not only to save his own race ...

Billions are dead. The world is changed forever. Fear is rampant and for once, humans are the ones on the brink of extinction. But there are survivors and they are determined to never allow anything like The Great Plague of 2083 to ever happen again. The most powerful countries in the world have assembled a group of people to make one decision: how can the human race be safeguarded for future generations? The Plague Council is a short story prequel to Oceania: The Underwater City. Discover how the underwater city came to be.

"Watercress: Nutritional Treasure and Medicine Through Food" explores the health benefits of this aquatic plant. Throughout history, watercress has been valued for its versatility in the kitchen and its medicinal properties. The audiobook details the nutritional properties of watercress, highlighting its richness in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It delves into health benefits such as bone strengthening, immune system reinforcement, promotion of cardiovascular and ocular health, and its diuretic and detoxifying properties.

We know science is awesome, as are its achievements. Yet so far, scientists have managed to sidestep the most awesome reality of all: the true nature of human life, the source of their own genius. How is it that in the overwhelming immensity of the cosmos, on microscopic Earth, human beings exist? We have not yet looked reality in the face and perceived the nobility and grandeur of who we are, each of us having a responsibility in the universe and being part of a vast and continuing process.

My grandfather, Nathanial Kenworthy, finds an enigmatic disc commemorating the deaths of the noble Spartans August, 480 B.C. The pantheon of compassionate gods intervened and resurrected the ancient warriors who face an unknown world order. The ancient soldiers long for the past from the future. Will they succeed to achieve their toughest quest?

Fire on The Plains of India is Volume 3 in the Nathanial Kenworthy adventure series. In this page turning tale, Nathanial ends up in ancient India and witnesses first hand an atomic war between two brothers, Bhuvanesh and Mahajan. While this duel is reminiscent of the deadly conflict in Rome between Romulus and Remus or the biblical rivalry between Cain and Abel, nevertheless, the outcome can wipe-out the lives of millions of people and not just a single soul. Caught up in the passion for the journey, our time traveler is tittering between joining his past and leaving his present when he is...

Al ser humano no le bastó ser un animal entre los animales. Su ambición sin medida, su voluntad de poder y poseer, lo convirtió en una fiera de apetitos insaciables que no concebía otro límite que su imaginación. De apacible habitante de la Tierra, se volvió una especie invasora que se multiplicaba sin control, como una bacteria que infecta el organismo de su huésped hasta matarlo, para luego consumirse a sí misma.

My fifteen-year-old grandfather, Nathanial Kenworthy, faces his first and possibly most terrifying adventure. In a confrontation with the past, my great-grandfather and my grandfather match wits with the remaining souls of a religious sect that worships the goddess Bastet from the long-lost days of Egypt’s New Kingdom era.

This is the first in the Nathanial Kenworthy series, an adventure that finds my grandfather face-to-face with the fierce warriors who live along the River Amazon. In this journey, an evil forest spirit steals the soul of his ship's Captain. A shaman and granddad pair up as an unlikely couple to save their friend's life. A chase across a surrealistic landscape of death and despair follows. Who will win the tug-of-war for this unfortunate soul?

In Scott Meehan's captivating time-travel novel, Major David Allan finds himself thrust into a breathtaking journey through time and history. Surviving a harrowing plane crash in 2004, Major Allan wakes up in 1991, his wife Sherry faithfully by his side. As he grapples with the astonishing realization of being transported back in time, Major Allan discovers an extraordinary opportunity to alter the course of events and shape the future. Set against the backdrop of the transformative 1990s, a decade renowned for its technological advancements and societal changes, Major Allan uses his ...

Are you frustrated by the conflicting advice surrounding high blood pressure? Have you been told to cut salt and fats, only to see minimal results despite taking prescribed medications? This book challenges conventional wisdom and sheds light on the overlooked truths about hypertension. As a pharmacist with over 20 years of experience, Cedric Williams explores the hidden power of nutrients like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and fat-soluble vitamins in regulating blood pressure.