Available in a new digital edition with reflowable text suitable for e-readersThe presidency is hazardous to your health. Fully two-thirds of our presidents have died before reaching their life-expectancy- despite being wealthier, better educated, and better cared for that most Americans. In Mortal Presidency, the first complete account of death and illness in the White House, Robert E. Gilbert looks at modern presidents including Coolidge, FDR, Eisenhower...

"Thy Rocks and Rills" is a poetic masterpiece by Robert E. Gilbert that celebrates the beauty and majesty of nature. Through vivid imagery and lyrical prose, Gilbert invites readers on a journey through rugged landscapes, rolling hills, and majestic mountains.The title itself, "Thy Rocks and Rills," hints at the focus of the work: the enduring grandeur of the natural world. Gilbert's poetry captures the essence of the outdoors, from the tranquil babbling of brooks to the towering peaks tha...

Thy Rocks and Rills by Robert E. Gilbert is a beautifully evocative and emotionally resonant story that captures the timeless connection between nature and the human spirit. From the very first page, readers are drawn into a landscape where flowing streams, rugged terrain, and quiet surroundings become more than just a setting—they become a reflection of inner journeys, memories, and deeply felt emotions. This compelling narrative offers a sense of calm while gently unfold...

Welcome to the mysterious world of Robert E. Gilbert's "Outside Saturn," a thrilling journey into the depths of outer space where danger and discovery await at every turn. Prepare to be swept away on an interstellar adventure unlike any other as you explore the vast expanse beyond the rings of Saturn.Join our intrepid explorers as they venture beyond the boundaries of known space, charting a course through uncharted territory in search of answers to the universe's greatest myster...

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Outside Saturn by Robert E. Gilbert is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the possibilities and challenges of interplanetary travel and discovery. Published in 1936, this work captures the imagination with its vision of space exploration and the unknown realms beyond our solar system.The novel follows the journey of its protagonist as they venture beyond Saturn, delving into the mysteries and wonders of distant celestial bodies. Gilbert's narra...

Stopover Planet by Robert E. Gilbert.

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Imagination' was one of the most successful science fiction magazines of its time. While many of it contemporaries tried to push literary boundaries, 'Imagination' focused on adventure and space opera, assuring its financial success. Here are some of the finest stories ever to appear in its pages. Over 200,000 words of pulse-pounding adventure fiction. 'Mr. Spaceship' by Philip K. Dick 'The Mind Digger' by Winston Marks 'Earth Alert!' by Kris Neville 'Stopover Planet' by Robert E. Gilbert ...

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the cosmos and beyond with "Amazing Tales Volume 66", a mesmerizing science fiction anthology offering unparalleled expedition. This collection is more than just a book—it's a portal to the boundless realms of the imagination, where every page offers a new world to explore and a new story to unravel. In "Sargasso of Lost Starships", prepare yourself for a riveting space opera. Captain Basil Donovan is not only battling formidable cosmic threats bu...

Erstmals wird in dieser Biografie das Leben Robert Gilberts an Hand des Nachlasses und einer Vielzahl weiterer Quellen nachgezeichnet. Sein Werk kennt fast jeder, seine Person fast niemand: Der außergewöhnliche Liedtexter und Lyriker hat mit so gegensätzlichen Komponisten wie Werner Richard Heymann («Das gibt’s nur einmal») und Hanns Eisler («Stempellied») gearbeitet. Im Wiener Exil schrieb er als «Tarner Brother», in Paris befreundete er sich mit Hannah Arendt, in New York kämpfte er ums ...

When scientists describe their results or insights as 'beautiful', are they using the term differently from when they use it of a landscape, music or another person?Science and the Truthfulness of Beauty re-examines the way in which seeing beauty in the world plays the key role in scientific advances, and argues that the reliance on such a personal point of view is ultimately justified by belief that we are made in the 'image of God', as Christian and Jewish believers assert. It br...