Future Earth

The Sun is ordinary as it is only a medium star in the universe; the Sun is great as it nurtures the human and other living things on the Earth. All things, including the Sun, will experience the process from birth and growth to decline and end. Contents of the Book: Chapter I Introduction 1. Overview 2. The Basic Facts of the Sun 3. Chemical Composition of the Sun 4. The Rotation of the Sun 5. The Revolving of the Sun 6. The Stars Most Close to the Sun Chapter II Structure of the Sun 1. Photosphere 2. Chromosphere 3. Corona Chapter III The Solar Activities 1. Sunspot 2. Solar Flare 3. ...

It all begins with a simple search and rescue mission that quickly goes horribly wrong. Nikola Papandreou, ace troubleshooter for the United Nations suddenly finds himself at war in a strange alternate world, facing magic users, monsters and deity wanna-be’s enough to drive him crazy. What’s worse, he can’t decide if he’s fighting for the right side as he struggles to save a world gone mad.

Here are nine tales of Henghis Hapthorn, foremost freelance discriminator of Old Earth in the planet's penultimate age. Included are the six stories that ran in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction (and were previously collected in The Gist Hunter and Other Stories), leading up to the events that began the first Hapthorn novel, Majestrum, plus three more.

This book looks at the anomalies that have been covered up to make our history comfortable or to track with some religious dogma or historical detail, or some scientific theory trying to represent truth. The book goes over how the Pacific was formed; how dinosaurs died; how Venus was destroyed; what really happened at the end of the Pleistocene that has been kept from you and other details without adding little green men and time warps. It will allow you to see earth's beginning to end in a newer light.

The Arctic Treeline - the northern limit of the boreal forest that encircles the globe in an almost unbroken green ring - is the second largest biome on our planet. At this little-known frontline of climate change, the trees have been creeping towards the pole for 50 years already. Six of the tree species that populate these forests (larch, spruce, mountain ash, downy birch, balsam poplar and Scots pine) form the central protagonists of Ben Rawlence's story.

In 2017, Avi Loeb, Chair of Harvard's Astronomy Department, went public with a theory that shook the scientific community - our solar system has been visited by advanced alien technology. His provocative and persuasive argument (and internationally bestselling book Extraterrestrial) has opened thousands of minds to the existence of intelligent life beyond Earth. This book tackles the huge question of what happens next?

Satellites may exist out in space, but they let us study Earth from the outside looking in. From climate change to natural disasters and more, find out how scientists are using satellites to tackle some of our world's most challenging problems.

Every four days there are a million more people on the planet. More people and fewer resources. In this timely work, Alan Weisman examines how we can shrink our collective human footprint so that we don't stomp any more species - including our own - out of existence. The answer: reducing gradually and non-violently the number of humans on the planet whose activities, industries and lifestyles are damaging the Earth. Defining an optimum human population for the Earth is an explosive concept.

We humans live by stories, says David Korten, and the stories that now govern our society set us on a path to certain self-destruction. In this profound new audiobook, Korten shares the results of his search for a story that reflects the fullness of human knowledge and understanding and provides a guide to action adequate to the needs of our time.

Long dismissed as a relic of a bygone era, coal is back -- with a vengence. Coal is one of the nation's biggest and most influential industries -- Big Coal provides more than half the electricity consumed by Americans today -- and its dominance is growing, driven by rising oil prices and calls for energy independence. Is coal the solution to America's energy problems?

Prepare to embark on a transformative culinary journey with "Earth to Table," the revolutionary eBook that redefines what it means to cook and eat sustainably. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll uncover the profound connection between the stove in your kitchen and the natural world around you, learning how every ingredient, every method, and every mouthful can contribute to a healthier planet. "Earth to Table" invites you into a world where your food choices become powerful actions for environmental change. Discover the foundations of sustainable cooking in an illuminating opening ...

Promethium is a rare and fascinating element with a number of unique properties. It is used in a variety of applications, including luminous paint, nuclear batteries, and x-ray generators. This book provides a comprehensive overview of promethium, from its discovery to its uses today. It also discusses the safety of promethium and its potential future applications.

Helen Southcote is looking for a purpose to life through her Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence work on the United Nations Space Station when she watches the Earth destroyed by an asteroid. What can she do next?

To the Corinthians, (1 Co. 2:9) the Apostle Paul wrote: “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” But there are gentle ideas suggested throughout Scripture through symbolisms, typologies, and metaphors which are indicative of future events and experiences that await us. Read about some of them here. Future events are cataloged and explained.

Explore the cutting-edge world of space exploration with "Starliner: Pioneering the Future of Human Spaceflight"—a comprehensive and engaging book that delves into the history, technology, and future possibilities of Boeing’s Starliner CST-100 spacecraft. From the early days of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions to modern developments in commercial spaceflight, this book provides a deep dive into how humanity is moving toward becoming a spacefaring civilization. Centered around Boeing’s Starliner, the book covers its critical role in NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, ...

In another sparkling and slightly askew adventure in the mode of Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams and Jack Vance, Fools Errant's Filidor Vesh sashays once more through the penultimate age, finding that... LOVE IS A MANY SPLINTERED THING The dandified Archon's apprentice is literally bowled over by beautiful Emmlyn Podarke -- she knocks him flat and steals his credentials, daring him to pursue her to a remote and mostly forgotten corner of Old Earth. Now Filidor must cope with philosophical pirates, prophet-seeking aliens, light-fingered mummers, and a tiny, bothersome voice in his left ear. ...

A leading ecologist argues that if humankind is to survive on a fragile planet, we must understand and obey its iron laws. Over the past century, our species has made unprecedented technological innovations with which we have sought to control nature. From river levees to enormous one-crop fields, we continue to try to reshape nature for our purposes - so much so it seems we may be in danger of destroying it.

Some moments refuse to stay buried. Two years after the fall of the United Earth Government, Earth lies divided, leaderless, and uncertain. Jason King is dead, assassinated at the height of his legacy. But not everyone is willing to let him go. Thomas Wayne, a brilliant young engineer and Jason’s most loyal student, has uncovered a way to manipulate time. Driven by grief and a relentless belief that the future can still be changed, Thomas opens a gateway to the past, risking everything to undo Jason’s death. Jason is pulled back into a world that has changed without him, one shaped by ...

Science fiction reflects on the paths that bring us to the present while shining a light on opportunities and dangers ahead. It's through the power of the imagination that humanity stretches into unknown worlds yet peers into the depths of the human experience. In these stories from OldEarth and Newearth worlds, every character's life speaks to a mysterious whole that we'd miss without them.

Are you interested in how you can increase the happiness in your life? Are you currently looking for a way to change your life from within? Are you wondering why you mind continues to change as you meet new people. This audiobook will provide all that and more.... Learn how to enhance your life, develop your abilities and your intuition as an empath. Astrology is a direct relation to your understanding as an empath and creating your true self. Why do things happen a certain way? What does my sign say about me? Aim to discover your hidden potential within that you have at all times.