Possiamo viaggiare nel tempo? Riusciremo mai a prendere scorciatoie in grado di coprire le distanze interstellari in pochi secondi? La fantascienza – da Star Trek a Interstellar, passando per i più diversi tipi di incontri ravvicinati – ci ha abituato a salti nell'iperspazio, esplorazioni intergalattiche, ipervelocità, wormhole attraversabili e motori a curvatura, ma quante di queste visioni saranno effettivamente realizzabili, se non oggi, nel nostro immediato futuro? In Come viaggeremo n...

From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive resource covers every aspect of woodcarving. Everything is here for the beginning or advanced woodcarver, from choosing the appropriate wood; setting up a shop, selecting, using, and sharpening tools; and performing all the fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. Every general carving style -- from classical to whimsical to rustic -- are detailed, as are the basic steps of power ...

This up-to-date text offers a clear and cogent introduction to women in development. Exploring the global structures and processes that impede or support the empowerment of women, Jana Everett and Sue Ellen M. Charlton use a feminist lens to understand contemporary gender roles. Without such a lens, they argue, our understanding of globalization and development is incomplete, resulting in flawed policies that fail to improve the lives of millions of people around the globe. After a set of ...

The Land of the Divided: American Civil War Collection is a compelling anthology that intricately weaves the diverse literary styles and reflective narratives of the Civil War era. Through poignant short stories, essays, and narrative accounts, the collection captures the tumultuous landscape of a nation in conflict. From heart-wrenching battlefield scenes to intimate portrayals of homefront struggles, each piece conveys the enduring complexity and the profound human experience of the war....

This anthology of biographies presents an authoritative and comprehensive examination of the lives and achievements of fifty individuals who significantly shaped the course of human history. Spanning diverse eras and regions, this collection provides detailed insights into figures whose actions and legacies continue to influence the modern world. The volume explores pivotal leaders such as Akhenaton, whose revolutionary religious reforms in ancient Egypt introduced monotheism, and Alexande...

Perfect for children or anyone who wants to learn a hobby that lasts a lifetime - woodcarving. With just a few basic tools, scrap wood and the safe techniques outlined in Kid Crafts Woodcarving, you'll be on your way to creating keepsakes and hand-carved gifts. You'll learn how to make basic cuts, how to use tools, and practice each using 7 projects for a whistle, musical frog, snowman ornament and much more.

The 'American Civil War Collection' is a compelling anthology that explores the complexities, struggles, and ideologies of a nation divided. This collection weaves together an array of narratives, ranging from suspenseful tales of battlefield valor to poignant reflections on the human condition during one of America'Äôs most turbulent eras. Each piece within this anthology contributes to a mosaic that reveals the multifaceted experiences of the Civil War, showcasing a diversity of literary...

When a magical hotel appears smack-dab in the middle of the most unmagical of worlds, the last thing the residents expect is to fall in love.Manager of the Number Five Wayside Inn and World Travel Hub, Pax Nomen has one of the easiest jobs in all the known universes, unless you count the occasional plumbing disaster. When Number Five Wayside gets stranded on a non-magical world, even Pax's trusty Wayside Handbook can’t help him. How is he going to “reboot”...

The Dispossessed has been described by political thinker Andre Gorz as 'The most striking description I know of the seductions-and snares-of self-managed communist or, in other words, anarchist society.' To date, however, the radical social, cultural, and political ramifications of Le Guin's multiple award-winning novel remain woefully under explored. Editors Laurence Davis and Peter Stillman right this state of affairs in the first ever collection of original essays devoted to Le...

This collection includes all the great novels and stories written after the turmoil, the trauma and the heroism experienced during the American Civil War: The Red Badge of Courage (Stephen Crane) The Little Regiment (Stephen Crane) The Veteran (Stephen Crane) An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (Ambrose Bierce) A Horseman in the Sky (Ambrose Bierce) Chickamauga (Ambrose Bierce) The Private History of a Campaign That Failed (Mark Twain) A Curious Experience (Mark Twain) The Guns of Bull Run (...

The 'Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection' stands as an exemplar of multifaceted storytelling, combining a rich array of literary styles from historical narratives to personal memoirs and fictionalized accounts, woven together under the singular, sprawling theme of the American Civil War. This anthology captures the tumultuous period with vivid descriptions and varied perspectives, reflecting the spectrum of human experiences and emotions elicited by this watershed moment in American hi...

Tauche ein in ein wolkenweiches Abenteuer auf dem Bauernhof!Stell dir vor, du wachst auf und dein ganzes Zuhause hat sich unter einer dicken, weißen Decke versteckt. Genau das passiert Esel Emil. Der geheimnisvolle Morgennebel hat die vertraute ländliche Idylle verschluckt, und Emil fürchtet sich ein wenig. Wo ist der Teich? Wo ist die Scheune? Alles sieht so anders aus.Doch Emil ist nicht allein! Seine beste Freundin, die fröhliche Ente Ella, nimmt ihn an die Hand – oder b...