Surfing Through Hyperspace, Masonic Astronomy,Cosmology,Battle Cruisers,(eBook Compilation)

material included:

1. The Fall of Berlin 1945 - by Antony Beevor 2002

By December 1944, many of the 3 million citizens of Berlin had stopped giving the Nazi salute, and jokes circulated that the most practical Christmas gift of the season was a coffin. And for good reason, military historian Antony Beevor writes in this richly detailed reconstruction of events in the final days of Adolf Hitler's Berlin. Following savage years of campaigns in Russia, the Nazi regime had not only failed to crush Bolshevism, it had brought the Soviet army to the very gates of the capital. That army, ill-fed and hungry for vengeance, unloosed its fury on Berlin just a month later in a long siege that would cost hundreds of thousands of lives on both sides. But as Beevor recounts, the siege was also marked by remarkable acts of courage and even compassion. Drawing on unexplored Soviet and German archives and dozens of eyewitness accounts, Beevor brings us a harrowing portrait of the battle and its terrible aftermath, which would color world history for years to follow.

2. Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science - by Michael White & John Gribbin 2002

Updated edition traces the course of Hawking's life and science, successfully marrying biography and physics to tell the story of a remarkable man. Authors have skillfully painted a portrait of an indefatigable genius and a scientific mind that seemingly knows no bounds.

Spending more than twenty years of life on a wheelchair, Stephen Hawking has revealed the most intriguing part of the whole universe, through his groundbreaking discovery in black holes. Considered "the successor of Einstein", Hawking attempted to combine quantum mechanics and relativity, two contradictory theories, breaking a new path for scientists to reveal the nature of physics. But perhaps the most fascinating part of Hawking's miracle is his fight and resistance to his illness, which, according to the doctors, would have ended his life by the age of 21. Despite huge difficulties of moving and speaking, Hawking has never given up himself, and neither has his wife, Jane, who helped Hawking go through the most difficult time of his life. The authors are inspired by Hawking's tenacity and spirit, and also will every one who will read Hawking's life through this book. After reading the book, one would understand, as what the authors hope, what contribute to Hawking's success--not only his genius and incisive intuition, but also fortitude and a positive attitude toward life. This book perfectly blends theories of physics and the universe with Hawking's life, depicting a colorful and unique picture to help understand the indefatigable scientist.

3. Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "Hoax" - by Philip C. Plait 2002

"Bad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up every misconception on astronomy and space you never knew you suffered from."
—Stephen Maran, Author of Astronomy for Dummies and editor of The Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia

"Thank the cosmos for the bundle of star stuff named Philip Plait, who is the worlds leading consumer advocate for quality science in space and on Earth. This important contribution to science will rest firmly on my reference library shelf, ready for easy access the next time an astrologer calls."
—Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine, monthly columnist for Scientific American, and author of The Borderlands of Science

"Philip Plait has given us a readable, erudite, informative, useful, and entertaining book. Bad Astronomy is Good Science. Very good science..."
—James "The Amazing" Randi, President, James Randi Educational Foundation, and author of An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural

"Bad Astronomy is a fun read. Plait is wonderfully witty and educational as he debunks the myths, legends, and 'conspiracies that abound in our society. 'The Truth Is Out There'?and it's in this book. I loved it!"
—Mike Mullane, Space Shuttle astronaut and author of Do Your Ears Pop in Space?

4. Cruisers and Battle Cruisers: An Illustrated History of Their Impact - by Eric Osborne 2004

This is an exploration of the technological evolution and social history of cruisers, describing their many uses in war and peace. The book covers the most significant cruiser and battle cruiser designs, providing details such as hull dimensions, armour, armament and means of propulsion.

5. Ecological Politics and Democratic Theory - by M. Humphrey 2007

This volume examines the reasons why some despair at the prospects for an ecological form of democracy, and challenges the recent ‘deliberative turn’ in environmental political thought.
Deliberative democracy has become popular for those seeking a reconciliation of these two forms of politics. Demand for equal access to a public forum in which the best argument will prevail appears to offer a way of incorporating environmental interests into the democratic process. This book argues that deliberative theory, far from being friendly to the environmental movement, shackles the ability those seeking radical change to make their voices heard in the most effective manner.
Mathew Humphrey challenges beliefs about the relationship between ecological politics and democracy at a time when those who take direct action are being swept up in the War on Terror. By calling for a more open and contested form of democracy, in which the boundaries of what constitutes ‘acceptable’ behaviour are not decided in advance of actual debate, Ecological Politics and Democratic Theory is an original contribution to the literature on environmental politics, ecological thought and democracy.

6. Greek Nymphs: Myth, Cult, Lore - by Jennifer Larson 2001

Greek Nymphs: Myths, Cult, Lore is the first comprehensive study of the nymph in the ancient Greek world. This well-illustrated book examines nymphs as both religious and mythopoetic figures, tracing their development and significance in Greek culture from Homer through the Hellenistic period. Drawing upon a broad range of literary and archaeological evidence, Jennifer Larson discusses sexually powerful nymphs in ancient and modern Greek folklore, the use of dolls representing nymphs in the socialization of girls, the phenomenon of nympholepsy, the nymphs' relations with other deities in the Greek pantheon, and the nymphs' role in mythic narratives of city-founding and colonization. The book includes a survey of the evidence for myths and cults of the nymphs arranged by geographical region, and a special section of the worship of nymphs in caves throughout the Greek world.

7. What Goes Around Comes Around - by Kimberly Lau 2004

In this collection of essays prominent folklorists look at varied modern uses and contexts of proverbs and proverbial speech, some traditional and conventional, others new and unexpected. After the editors' introduction discussing the history and status of attempts to define proverbs, describing their contemporary circulation, and acknowledging the especially important work of paremiologist Wolfgang Meider, the following contributions examine the continuing pervasiveness and idiomatic relevance of proverbs in modern culture:
Shirley L. Arora
"Baseball as (Pan)America: A Sampling of Baseball-Related Metaphors in Spanish"
Jan Brunvand
"'The Early Bird is Worth Two in the Bush': Captain Jack Aubrey's Fractured Proverbs"
Charles Clay Doyle
"In Aqua Scribere: The Evolution of a Current Proverb" Alan Dundes
"As the Crow Flies: A Straight-Forward Study of Lineal Worldview in American Folk Speech"
Isaac Jack Levy and Rosemary Levy Zumwalt
"'From One Act of Charity, the World is Saved': Creative Selection of Proverbs in Sephardic Narrative"
Jay Mechling
"'Cheaters Never Prosper' and Other Lies Adults Tell Kids: Proverbs and the Culture Wars over Character"
Anand Prahlad
"The Proverb and Fetishism in American Advertisements"
Stephen D. Winick
"You Can't Kill Shit: Occupational Proverbs and Metaphorical System among Young Medical Professionals"

8. A Brief Introduction to New Testament Greek - by Samuel G. Green

Learn New Testament Greek with Samuel Green's A Brief Introduction to New Testament Greek. This New Testament grammar, for beginners, features 128 pages of instruction, lessons and lexicon

9. First Greek Book - by John Williams White

Just as the name says, First Greek Book is a beginning Greek textbook. Historically, this book was intended for American students of the age of about 15 who had already had at least one year of Latin. The book is intended for learners with no Greek experience and it prepares students to read Xenophon's Anabasis. It contains 80 lessons and the appendix lists rules of syntax, paradigms, principal parts of important verbs and vocabulary. After this book, the publishers intended students to then move on to Goodwin's Greek Grammar and First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis.

First Greek Book at 292 pages was adapted from White?s 1892 The Beginner?s Greek Book, which at 428 pages was much larger and presented more information that was perhaps needed for first year Greek students. The Beginner?s Greek Book?s quick transformation into the much leaner First Greek Book only four years later suggest that the Beginner?s Greek Book did not enjoy wide spread acceptance. From an economic perspective, the page reduction no doubt produced a more affordable and marketable textbook as well. White acknowledges in the first paragraph of the preface of First Greek Book that his earlier The Beginner?s Greek Book was seen by American educators as too long to cover in one year.

This downsizing produced one of the most successful and longest running first year Greek textbooks in American history. For clarity, it purposely defers more complex topics of the Greek language, such as in-depth Syntax and the treatment of Verse. It enjoyed continuous reprints until 1937. First Greek Book was also innovative at its time. It is an early example of a Greek textbook in which paradigms are placed in the book?s appendix for handy reference rather than being sprinkled throughout the book. Its layout and typeface for today?s students will also appear familiar and modern. Typical too of first year textbooks, First Greek Book makes use of outstanding illustrations to help keep the book lively for young learners.

A committed and disciplined learner can use this book well to learn Ancient Greek. The book assumes classrooms use and for the independent learner a good reference grammar is also suggested for help with the more advanced lesson, especially in the area of syntax, which is sparsely covered.

10. How the Bible Became a Book: The Textualization of Ancient Israel - by William M. Schniedewind 2004

For general readers interested in ancient history and religion, for Jews and Christians who study the Bible and its backgrounds, and for scholars who study the relationship between orality and literacy, this book will be both tremendously helpful and very enjoyable ... it has the potential to reshape the study of Hebrew Bible for years to come.' Benjamin D. Sommer, author of A Prophet Reads Scripture 'In this extremely well written book, William Schniedewind tackles what has emerged as the most important question in biblical studies of our time - the issue of when the ancient Israelite accounts and traditions were put in writing ... Sophisticated and broad in its scope and yet easy to follow, this book will certainly become a cornerstone in biblical studies and in the search for the historical Ancient Israel: a real intellectual delight.' Israel Finkelstein, co-author of The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts 'Schniedewind has produced a refreshing study, countering some of the extreme ideas of so-called 'minimalists' and offering a stimulus to further investigation of the uses of writing in biblical times.' Themelios '... open new avenues of research into the fascinating topic of how literature functioned in ancient society.' Journal for the Study of the Old Testament 'What is most commendable about this book is that it is not written in scholarly jargon, inaccessible to the general public. On the contrary, anyone reasonably familiar with the Bible ought to be able to follow it, although Schniedewind has in no way sacrificed the high standards of scholarship which he is known to maintain. This book is a must for all serious students of the Old Testament which it brings to life in an unusual setting and helps us to understand the true origins of Israel's written culture. ... Professor Schniedewind has pointed the way to what promises to become an exciting new phase in biblical studies.' Churchman 'This thesis is presented with much erudition ... At places the author's stance is refreshingly independent of the modern concensus ... It is an excellent venture into an important area and well deserving of careful study.' The Expository Times '... lucid and helpful ... His overall argument makes a significant contribution to current scholarly debates, even ... I have enjoyed reading the book, as it sparked off interesting thoughts.

11. Mysteries in History: From Prehistory to the Present - by Paul Aron 2005

This work is an engaging exploration of the process of historical research, following historians as they search for solutions to the greatest mysteries of all time. Most people see historians as denizens of dusty stacks of documents, producing dry prose. This book shows that historians are closer to Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones. Examples from ancient times to modern, from Neanderthals and Noah's Ark to Amelia Earhart and JFK, show how historians work out disputes and solve mysteries. Award-winning author Paul Aron takes readers on a journey through great historical mysteries through the ages. Entertaining in themselves, the stories also show that history is not merely living, but lively. The reader who comes to the book thinking history is boring will leave with a changed outlook with regard to both the subject matter and the process of writing history. Each chapter is a carefully and thoroughly researched presentation not of popularized accounts, but of valid historical scholarship. Chronologically arranged the essays show the historical process in action. For each disputed historical point, theories arise, become standard wisdom, and then are revised as additional information becomes available. This book reveals the mechanics of that process, including spirited debate, swashbuckling archeology, and the application of modern science to ancient questions.

12. The Astonishing Power of Emotions: Let Your Feelings Be Your Guide - by Esther Hicks & Jerry Hicks 2008

This leading-edge book by Esther and Jerry Hicks, who present the teachings of the Non-Physical entity Abraham, will help you understand the emotions that you’ve been experiencing all of your life. Instead of the out-of-control, knee-jerk reactions that most people have to their ever-changing life experience, this work will put those responses into a broader context. You’ll come to understand what emotions are, what each of them means, and how to effectively utilize your new awareness of them.
As you read, you’ll come to appreciate, and make peace with, where you are right now, even though there is so much more that you may desire. Every thought you absorb will bring you to a greater understanding of your own personal value and will show you how to open your own doors to whatever you may wish to be, do, or have. And as you turn the last page of this book, you will very likely find yourself thinking, I have always known this, but now, I know this!

13. Stellar Theology and Masonic Astronomy - by Robert Hewitt Brown & Jordan Maxwell 2002

This incredibly detailed book reveals the hidden meanings behind occult signs and symbols from ancient times, found in what should be termed stellar theology, and then carried over into our modern world. Also reveals how Freemasonry is connected to Judaism, Christianity and the Bible. Lastly, it shows what the ancients knew about astronomy and how it became incorporated into the various religions of the world. Brown explores the world's legends, emblems and symbols and how they were all connected to ancient astronomical systems. Highly sought after, now back in print.

One of the most concise and on point books about astrology, numerology, esoteric sciences and the like. Profusely illustrated so much so the illiterate and semi literate can still benefit from it's lights and rights.The Freemasonic purist would benefit the most from this glorious work, but a total novice would also become more enlightened. Brother Brown's teachings on the number 7 and it's mystical astrological meanings are a must read. My edition of the book is quite a bit earlier, this book has been atop the Masonic book lists for awhile now. I would highly recommend this book to all those looking for Lux along with "The Huevolution of Sacred Muur Science Past and Present" by Noble Timothy Myers-EL and "African Origins of Freemasonry" by Zachary Gremillion.

14. Isaac Newton - by Gale E. Christianson 2005

Quarrelsome and quirky, a disheveled recluse who ate little, slept less, and yet had an iron constitution, Isaac Newton rose from a virtually illiterate family to become one of the towering intellects of science. Now, in this fast-paced, colorful biography, Gale E. Christianson paints an engaging portrait of Newton and the times in which he lived. We follow Newton from his childhood in rural England to his student days at Cambridge, where he devoured the works of Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo, and taught himself mathematics. There ensued two miraculous years at home in Woolsthorpe Manor, where he fled when plague threatened Cambridge, a remarkably fertile period when Newton formulated his theory of gravity, a new theory of light, and calculus--all by his twenty-fourth birthday. Christianson describes Newton's creation of the first working model of the reflecting telescope, which brought him to the attention of the Royal Society, and he illuminates the eighteen months of intense labor that resulted in his Principia, arguably the most important scientific work ever published. The book sheds light on Newton's later life as master of the mint in London, where he managed to convict and hang the arch criminal William Chaloner (a remarkable turn for a once reclusive scholar), and his presidency of the Royal Society, which he turned from a dilettante's club into an eminent scientific organization. Christianson also explores Newton's less savory side, including his long, bitter feud with Robert Hooke and the underhanded way that Newton established his priority in the invention of calculus and tarnished Liebniz's reputation. Newton was an authentic genius with all too human faults. This book captures both sides of this truly extraordinary man. A volume in Oxford's Lives and Legacies series. Brief, erudite, and inviting, the exciting new Lives and Legacies series offers a fresh look at some of the greatest minds in the humanities and sciences. Written by prominent authors, these engaging volumes will shed light on the life and work of our leading intellectual, artistic, and historical figures.

15. The Amateur Astronomer, 12th Edition - by Patrick Moore 2005

This 12th Edition of Sir Patrick Moore?s classic book has been completely revised in the light of changes in technology. Not only do these changes include commercially available astronomical telescopes and software, but also what we know and understand about the universe. There are many new photographs and illustrations. Writing in the easy-going style that made him famous as a writer and broadcaster, Sir Patrick introduced astronomy and amateur observing together, so that his reader gets an idea of what he is observing at the same time as how to observe. Almost half the book is Appendices. These are hugely comprehensive and provide hints and tips, as well as data for pretty well every aspect of amateur astronomy. This is probably the only book in which all this information is collected in one place.

16. Surfing through Hyperspace: Understanding Higher Universes in Six Easy Lessons - by Clifford A. Pickover 1999

Do a little armchair time-travel, rub elbows with a four-dimensional intelligent life form, or stretch your mind to the furthest corner of an uncharted universe. With this astonishing guidebook, Surfing Through Hyperspace, you need not be a mathematician or an astrophysicist to explore the all-but-unfathomable concepts of hyperspace and higher-dimensional geometry.

No subject in mathematics has intrigued both children and adults as much as the idea of a fourth dimension. Philosophers and parapsychologists have meditated on this mysterious space that no one can point to but may be all around us. Yet this extra dimension has a very real, practical value to mathematicians and physicists who use it every day in their calculations. In the tradtion of Flatland, and with an infectious enthusiasm, Clifford Pickover tackles the problems inherent in our 3-D brains trying to visualize a 4-D world, muses on the religious implications of the existence of higher-dimensional consciousness, and urges all curious readers to venture into "the unexplored territory lying beyond the prison of the obvious." Pickover alternates sections that explain the science of hyperspace with sections that dramatize mind-expanding concepts through a fictional dialogue between two futuristic FBI agents who dabble in the fourth dimension as a matter of national security. This highly accessible and entertaining approach turns an intimidating subject into a scientific game open to all dreamers.

Surfing Through Hyperspace concludes with a number of puzzles, computer experiments and formulas for further exploration, inviting readers to extend their minds across this inexhaustibly intriguing scientific terrain.

17. Cosmology: The Origin and Evolution of Cosmic Structure, 2nd Edition - by Peter Coles & Francesco Lucchin 2002

This is the 2nd edition of a highly successful title on this fascinating and complex subject. Concentrating primarily on the theory behind the origin and the evolution of the universe, and where appropriate relating it to observation, the new features of the this addition include:

* An overall introduction to the book
* Two new chapters: Gravitational Lensing and Gravitational Waves
* Each part has a collection of exercises with solutions to numerical parts at the end of the book
* Contains a table of physical constants
* The addition of a consolidated bibilographyssful title on this fascinating and complex subject.