This is a marvellously engaging tour covering the whole of modern science, from transgenic crops to quantum tangles. Written by one of the most experienced and well-known names in science writing, it is also assuredly reliable science. Although arranged for convenience and quick reference as a collection of topics in alphabetical order, it is very different from any conventional encyclopedia. Each topic tells a story, making the book eminently browsable. Packed with information, yet carrying its immense learning lightly, this is a book that would appeal to anyone with the slightest interest in how the world works.

To the ancient Greeks the universe consisted of earth, air, fire, and water. To Saint Augustine it was the Word of God. To many modern scientists it is the dance of atoms and waves, and in years to come it may be different again. What then is the real Universe? History shows that in every age each society constructs its own universe, believing it to be the real and final Universe. Yet each universe is only a model or mask of the unknown Universe. Originally published in 2003, this book brings together fundamental scientific, philosophical, and religious issues in cosmology, raising thought-provoking questions. In every age people have pitied the universes of their ancestors, convinced that they have at last discovered the ultimate truth. Does the modern model stand at the threshold of discovering everything, or will it, like all the rest, come to be pitied?

Welcome to the world of Vidhyadhar & The Universe of Magic. A story about epic and dramatic battle scenes, grand entrances, formidable magical beings, powerful weapons, divine artifacts, fierce and vigorous men and women with magic fighting negative forces, all in a spellbinding universe where magic far beyond human comprehension exists. A dynamic tale set in 21st Century India, where magical beings like Deities, Vetals, Werewolves, Witches, Yakshas, Naagmanavs, and many other negative elements live amongst humans. A world where centuries of animosity has persisted between the various magical species, that also involves humans. A story about an accomplished Vidhyadhar gone rogue, Nedarraj, well-versed in both light and dark magic, who wants to rule over the world to maintain better order and assert his dominance, and would stoop to any extent to fulfill his vision. But our protagonist Trilokvijay, another Vidhyadhar, aims to put an end to this by doing whatever it takes to stop this from happening to keep the world safe. The fate of the world depends on the two Vidhyadhars, along with their powerful allies-- human and magical. Let us dive deep into this fascinating world of magic inspired by Indian mythology. An exciting fantasy universe of magic, mages, and magical creatures awaits you.

Traditional science holds that everything that exists starts with matter, but this undocumented belief must be false, according to Quantum Mechanics. It has to be! QM demonstrates that

• There is no such thing as matter or space or time
• A conscious observer is a necessary condition for anything to exist.
• There is only subjectivity without any objective truth.
• The world we experience, therefore, must be an illusion, like a holodeck program or a virtual game.

And no one disputes the conclusions of this mysterious science—Quantum Mechanics underlies all of reality. This virtual experience we are having is nevertheless alive and conscious and deliberately makes choices. Life has always been latent in the universe; every species is aware, intelligent, and chooses; and existence—according to spiritual and scientific conclusions alike—is one unified evolving and emerging intelligent being, purposefully partnering with the universe in influencing what it is to become. Sound strange? What is far stranger is the materialist notion that existence burst forth out of absolutely nothing! That’s why this book “matters.” The life we live is not based in some mindless and mechanical machine. The life we live is filled with purpose and meaning, and we humans have work to do to bring our world along. Join in on this astonishing unfolding journey which we participate in fashioning: The Greatest Story Ever Told!

A kingdom seized. An ousted king. A looming war. King Oberon is sure to seek revenge on my siblings and me, and he won’t confine his fury to Faerie. The human world, my world, is in grave danger too. I can’t let that happen, but there are obstacles to overcome first. The most worrying being that the fae of Lyonesse are enchanted to follow their old king their death. Only a select few believe we have their best interest at heart. And then there’s the matter of King Oberon possessing a dragon. The deck is stacked against me and my allies, but we must get the fae of Lyonesse on our side before my father retaliates. For if we don’t, two realms will burn.

The demon who scarred my face is dead. But my nightmare lives on. I’m back in Portland, the city of my attack, and things just keep getting weirder. And not in the quirky way this place is known for. My internship mentor is sensing strange energies, and when we investigate, demons appear. And my scars react too. I’m convinced the reaction is all in my mind, PTSD from coming face-to-face with a general of Hell. With the help of my friends, I do my best to work through it. Because what I should really be concerned about is how and why demons are crossing into the human realm more frequently? A Marked Witch is an urban fantasy story in the Spellcasters Spy Academy Series. It is told from Eva's point of view.

A murderer in our midst. A mysterious connection to the past. An enemy I can’t stop crushing on. I’ve dreamed of attending Spellcasters Spy Academy for as long as I can remember. But as it turns out, it’s not the academic utopia I imagined. This place is dangerous as hell. And I don’t mean the classes. They say the students in the Culling year, my year, are cursed. Someone is picking us off. Or maybe something. Between challenging courses, my irritating crush, and the enigmatic curse, I have my hands full, but there’s no way I’m giving up on my dream. I’m here to stay. That is, as long as I’m not the murderer’s next victim. Fans of Harry Potter, Twilight, and The Craft will love Ashley McLeo’s Spellcasters Spy Academy. Now a complete series in ebook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook formats.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe--comprised of films, broadcast television and streaming series and digital shorts--has generated considerable fan engagement with its emphasis on socially relevant characters and plots. Beyond considerable box office achievements, the success of Marvel's movie studios has opened up dialogue on social, economic and political concerns that challenge established values and beliefs. This collection of new essays examines those controversial themes and the ways they represent, construct and distort American culture.

The 'Atemporal' is the main character of this novel... After a small trip in the skies, he is back on the planet. He recomposes himself as a 'human' in an Amazonian river, among the Invisibles, people of the forest. His only memory... "I came from heaven." His first thought… "How did I do it? …" He will search, find his past. He will remember where he left, where he became 'Atemporal'... the White Tower, a guard tower planted on the edge of an island located practically on the other side of the planet. "How did I do it? …"