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A scholar on a journey. A monster in his veins. An unbending truth.All Otar ever wanted was being part of a community, but the monster in his veins, bent on killing those Otar touches, makes it impossible. It has already slipped his grasp more than once—with devastating consequences.His desperate search for a cure for his curse leads him to the Ancients and their mysterious ruins.At a newly discovered ruin, past and present collide, and he finds answers beyond imagi...

May of us harbour deep questions on subjects such as the origin of the universe, the concepts of time and causality, the nature of consciousness and free will, the mind-body problems of philosophy, the relationship between mathematics and physics, and more. Conventional answers will usually be from fundamental physics (often deeply mathematical) or philosophy (often very abstract). This work takes a different view of reality by substituting mathematical determinism for causal determinism, ...

ON THE USE OF THE MAPS. It is very easy to gain a knowledge of the stars, if the learner sets to work in the proper manner. But he commonly meets with a difficulty at the outset of his task. He provides himself with a set of the ordinary star-maps, and then finds himself at a loss how to make use of them. Such maps tell him nothing of the position of the constellations on the sky. If he happen to recognize a constellation, then indeed his maps, if properly constructed, will tell him the na...

Dan Pettus spent forty years building the machines that were supposedto prevent that. Brain monitors in operating rooms. Anesthesia recordsin Vienna. A box on a kitchen counter that read twenty one differentglucose meters. Infusion pumps wired into the hospital records hehelped write the standards for.The technology worked. The outcomes did not move.This is the honest accounting of why, told from the inside by someonewho signed off on the ...

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our Books are available in digital format. We have approximat...

Half-hours with the Telescope: Being a Popular Guide to the Use of the Telescope as a Means of Amusement and Instruction is a classic 19th-century guidebook written by Richard A. Proctor, designed to introduce readers to the wonders of the night sky and the practical use of telescopes for both entertainment and educational purposes. This comprehensive manual provides clear, accessible instructions for amateur astronomers, detailing how to select, set up, and effectively use a small telesco...

Half-Hours with the Stars: A Plain and Easy Guide to the Knowledge of the Constellations by Richard A. Proctor is a classic astronomical guide designed to make the wonders of the night sky accessible to everyone. First published in the late 19th century, this book offers a practical and straightforward approach to stargazing, requiring no prior knowledge of astronomy or specialized equipment. Proctor’s clear instructions and detailed star maps allow readers to identify and learn about the ...

Flowers of the Sky by Richard A. Proctor is a captivating exploration of the wonders and mysteries of the night sky, written by one of the 19th century’s most celebrated astronomers and science communicators. In this engaging and accessible work, Proctor invites readers to journey beyond the confines of Earth and discover the celestial phenomena that have fascinated humanity for millennia. The book delves into the beauty and significance of stars, constellations, nebulae, and other astrono...

The most promising result of solar research since Kirchhoff in 1859 interpreted the dark lines of the sun’s spectrum has recently been announced from America. Interesting in itself, the discovery just made is doubly interesting in what it seems to promise in the future. Just as Kirchhoff’s great discovery, that a certain double dark line in the solar spectrum is due to the vapour of sodium in the sun’s atmosphere, was but the first of a long series of results which the spectroscopic analys...

Myths and Marvels of Astronomy by Richard A. Proctor is a captivating exploration of the wonders, legends, and scientific discoveries that have shaped humanity’s understanding of the cosmos. First published in the late 19th century, this book delves into the fascinating interplay between ancient myths and the evolving science of astronomy, offering readers a unique perspective on how celestial phenomena have inspired awe, curiosity, and speculation throughout history. Proctor skillfully we...

"The stars have stories to tell, and the planets are their pages."Richard Anthony Proctor's remarkable insights into the awe-inspiring dimensions of Jupiter, its mesmerizing cloud bands, and the enchanting colors that grace its surface will leave you in awe. This work is a window to the heavens, offering you a glimpse of Jupiter's majesty, and now it's available to you as part of the public domain.Join us on an unforgettable voyage through 'A Giant Planet' ...

A collection of eight stories, Digital Extremities shines a spotlight on ordinary people in a callous yet hopeful future. Set across small towns and remote islands, where neon flickers against old buildings and oaks, this collection paints a unique view of a traditionally cyberpunk setting.In 2089, a woman miscarries and seeks a way to find peace amidst overwhelming grief. Years later, a young man must find a way to pay rent outside of his job at the glassblowing studio. A...