The Philosophy of Storms
Author : James Pollard Espy
Publisher :
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 45,17 MB
Release : 1841
Category : Storms
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The philosophy of storms
Author : James Pollard Espy
Publisher :
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 42,74 MB
Release : 1841
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The Philosophy of the Weather
Author : Thomas Belden Butler
Publisher :
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 16,60 MB
Release : 1856
Category : Weather
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What are the consequences of being able to predict with relative certainty a day's weather? This text explores why we care so much about weather and what we can do with our growing knowledge.
City of Storms
Author : Kat Ross
Publisher : Acorn
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 10,60 MB
Release : 2021-08-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1734618450
Book Description
**Winner of the 2002 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal for Magic & Wizardry!** A city simmering with repressed urges… A fallen angel bent on chaos… And a conspiracy that could destroy them all. Can one woman harness her own psychic power to stop it? In a world with three layers of ever darker magic, few dare to wield the most dangerous. And those who try can fall prey to violent madness. The Church keeps a tight leash on its citizens. It tests every child for psychological deviancy. If you pass, you're given a Mark. A tattoo that lets you use the ley power—and shields you from your most primal desires. For the lucky ones, the world is at their feet. The rest suffer a life of menial jobs and hopelessness. When tarot reader Kasia crosses paths with a young priest who hunts deviants, her own ugly secret is dragged into the light. Will they learn to trust each other in time to stop a greater evil from corrupting their world? You’ll love the first book in this epic fantasy series because the lush weaving of intrigue, action and slow-burn romance will keep you on the edge of your seat. Get it now. Praise for City of Storms “Richly textured and fabulously conceived. Ross drapes a tense political thriller in a trench coat of dark fantasy. Readers should expect the unexpected.” –Kirkus Reviews "I’m not prone to bouts of effusiveness but I couldn’t gush enough about Kat Ross’s books, I enjoy them so much. This one has a Slavic feel, which was really interesting to me, and I loved the rainy city of Novostopol (also the map illustration is gorgeous). Added to the unique setting and fantasy elements are Ross’s usual mix of great characters, a twisty-turny plot, romance and a touch of humour. I already can’t wait for Book 2!” –Evelyn, Goodreads "I loved the setting, which is technologically advanced yet progress is suppressed - it gave it a 1930's noir feel. I'd compare it favourably to the 'tsarpunk' of the Grishaverse. Relatable characters and fast-paced and well-thought-out action drive this story along and have me eagerly awaiting the sequel." –A. Adler, Goodreads “A masterpiece of magical fantasy which mixes its unique concepts into the darkest psychology of the human mind and its most base physical desires and emotions. Action, excitement, and darkness in all the right places. An unmissable and original read.” –K.C. Finn for Readers Favorite, 5 Stars “A rousing adventure [and] skillful fusion of history, fantasy, and religion. It contains word paintings with arresting beauty and a three-dimensional character that is torn between duty and loyalty. I definitely recommend City of Storms for its unique twists, turns, and brilliant storyline.” –Vincent Dublado for Readers Favorite, 5 Stars
Eat the Storms
Author : Damien B Donnelly
Publisher :
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 36,57 MB
Release : 2020-09-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781913499266
Book Description
"In a pamphlet saturated in colour, Damien Donnelly takes us on an immersive journey through a landscape of pigments. Written with great lyricism and emotional intensity, these poems contrast darker hues with lighter tones to create a sequence of poems that will linger in the memory."
Sea of Storms
Author : Stuart B. Schwartz
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 30,62 MB
Release : 2016-07-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0691173605
Book Description
A panoramic social history of hurricanes in the Caribbean The diverse cultures of the Caribbean have been shaped as much by hurricanes as they have by diplomacy, commerce, or the legacy of colonial rule. In this panoramic work of social history, Stuart Schwartz examines how Caribbean societies have responded to the dangers of hurricanes, and how these destructive storms have influenced the region's history, from the rise of plantations, to slavery and its abolition, to migrations, racial conflict, and war. Taking readers from the voyages of Columbus to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Schwartz looks at the ethical, political, and economic challenges that hurricanes posed to the Caribbean’s indigenous populations and the different European peoples who ventured to the New World to exploit its riches. He describes how the United States provided the model for responding to environmental threats when it emerged as a major power and began to exert its influence over the Caribbean in the nineteenth century, and how the region’s governments came to assume greater responsibilities for prevention and relief, efforts that by the end of the twentieth century were being questioned by free-market neoliberals. Schwartz sheds light on catastrophes like Katrina by framing them within a long and contentious history of human interaction with the natural world. Spanning more than five centuries and drawing on extensive archival research in Europe and the Americas, Sea of Storms emphasizes the continuing role of race, social inequality, and economic ideology in the shaping of our responses to natural disaster.
The Philosophy of Storms
Author : James Pollard ESPY
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 47,42 MB
Release : 1850
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The Philosophy of Storms
Author : James Pollard Espy
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 38,49 MB
Release : 2013-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781230301921
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1841 edition. Excerpt: ...and blew till twelve, M. "At Charleston, S. C. on the 16th, the gale was from the S. E. and E. till four, P. M., then N. E., and round to IS." W. "At Wilmington, N. C, the wind was from the E., and veered subsequently to the W. In the interior of North Carolina, the storm was felt at Fayetteville.. "In the vicinity of Cape Hatteras, at sea, the storm was very heavy from the S. E. and shifted to N. W. "A vessel bound from New York to Hayti, in the middle or outer part of the Gulf stream, about lat. 33, Ion. 72," experienced the gale moderately from the S. W. and S. S. W., but with a heavy sea from a very westerly direction, and is supposed to have been on the outer margin of the storm. "Another vessel, at about the same distance from the coast, experienced similar effects. "Early on the morning of the 17th, the gale was felt severely at Norfolk, and also in Chesapeake Bay from the N. E. "Off the Capes of Virginia, on the 17th, in lat. 36 2V, Ion. 74 2', 'a perfect hurricane, ' from S. to S. S. E., from 5, A. M., to 2, P. M., then shifted to N. W. "On the 19th, (17th?) in lat. 37 SO', Ion. 74 30', near the coast of Virginia, the gale was severe at E. N. E., and changed to W. N. W. "Off Chincoteague, Md., precise distance from the coast unknown, the gale was severe between S. S. E. and N. N. E. "Off the coast of Delaware, in lat. 38, Ion. 72, 'tremendous gale, ' commencing at S. E., at 1, P. M., on the 17th, and blowing six hours, then changed to N. W. "At Cape May, N. J., the gale was N. E. Off Cape May, in lat. 39, Ion. 74 15', heavy gale from E. N. E. on the afternoon of the 17th of August. "Near Egg Harbor, coast of New Jersey, the gale was heavy at N. E. on the same...
Our Shared Storm
Author : Andrew Dana Hudson
Publisher : Fordham University Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 27,10 MB
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0823299554
Book Description
Through speculative fiction, five interlocking novelettes explore the possible realities of our climate future. What is the future of our climate? Given that our summers now regularly feature Arctic heat waves and wildfire blood skies, polar vortex winters that reach all the way down to Texas, and “100-year” storms that hit every few months, it may seem that catastrophe is a done deal. As grim as things are, however, we still have options. Combining fiction and nonfiction and employing speculative tools for scholarly purposes, Our Shared Storm explores not just one potential climate future but five possible outcomes dependent upon our actions today. Written by speculative-fiction writer and sustainability researcher Andrew Dana Hudson, Our Shared Storm features five overlapping fictions to employ a futurist technique called “scenarios thinking.” Rather than try to predict how history will unfold—picking one out of many unpredictable and contingent branching paths—it instead creates a set of futures that represent major trends or counterposed possibilities, based on a set of climate-modeling scenarios known as the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs). The setting is the year 2054, during the Conference of the Parties global climate negotiations (a.k.a., The COP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Each story features a common cast of characters, but with events unfolding differently for them—and human society—in each alternate universe. These five scenarios highlight the political, economic, and cultural possibilities of futures where investments in climate adaptation and mitigation promised today have been successfully completed, kicked down the road, or abandoned altogether. From harrowing to hopeful, these stories highlight the choices we must make to stabilize the planet. Our Shared Storm is an experiment in deploying practice-based research methods to explore the opportunities and challenges of using climate fiction to engage scientific and academic frameworks.
Brainstorms
Author : Daniel Clement Dennett
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 35,19 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780262540377
Book Description
This collection of 17 essays by the author offers a comprehensive theory of mind, encompassing traditional issues of consciousness and free will. Using careful arguments and ingenious thought-experiments, the author exposes familiar preconceptions and hobbling institutions. This collection of 17 essays by the author offers a comprehensive theory of mind, encompassing traditional issues of consciousness and free will. Using careful arguments and ingenious thought-experiments, the author exposes familiar preconceptions and hobbling institutions. The essays are grouped into four sections: Intentional Explanation and Attributions of Mentality; The Nature of Theory in Psychology; Objects of Consciousness and the Nature of Experience; and Free Will and Personhood.
