In this gorgeous graphic novel by Wendy Xu, co-creator of the award-winning Mooncakes, a young inventor falls for a lifelike AI and confronts questions of freedom and autonomy. Clementine Chang moves from Earth to Mars for a new start and is lucky enough to land her dream job with Dr. Marcella Lin, an Artificial Intelligence pioneer. On her first day of work, Clem meets Dr. Lin’s assistant, a humanoid AI named Kye. Clem is no stranger to robots—she built herself a cute moth-shaped companion named SENA. Still, there’s something about Kye that feels almost too human.When Clem and Kye begin to collaborate, their chemistry sets off sparks. The only downside? Dr. Lin is enraged by Kye’s growing independence and won’t allow him more freedom. Plus, their relationship throws into question everything Clem thought she knew about AI. After all, if Kye is sentient enough to have feelings, shouldn’t he be able to control his own actions? Where is the line between AI and human? As her past and Kye’s future weigh down on her, Clem becomes determined to help him break free—even if it means risking everything she came to Mars for. Read more

God describes the creation of the heavens and the earth, and he knows because he was there. Did you know that the Bible says the earth:1. hangs in space exactly where God placed it,2. that the earth has a foundation,3. that the earth never ever moves,4. that it sits on pillars,5. has four corners,6. has a cornerstone,7. has ends,8. that the firmament is a hardened substance above the earth, and9. God’s throne sits on the firmament?These statements are from the Bible, but few people know about them. These are amazing statements, but it is even more amazing that somehow the theology of these statements has not been the substance of messages at churches across America.Would you like to know exactly how the Bible describes creation and the earth? Then this book is definitely for you. Fasten your seat belt dear Christian. God’s Word is about to take you for the ride of your life. You'll learn:- 68 Bible verses that clearly describe creation without ambiguities,- Fundamental traditional hermeneutics and exegesis that walk you through the meaning of all the verses,- The real creation story as told by God himself,- The false science, aka pseudoscience, that has been foisted upon us as though it were real science,- Dramatic scientific proofs that the earth has no curve, does not rotate, does not revolve around the sun, andLearn how all this happened, how "they" got away with this, and how on Earth we believed it. Read more

Quality architecture to me is when a building manages to move me. What on earth is it that moves me? How can I get it into my own work? -Peter ZumthorWinner of the Pritzker Prize for Architecture 2009, Swiss architect Peter Zumthor is considered to be one of the most extraordinary and controversial architects working today.Atmospheres is a poetics of architecture and a window into Zumthor’s personal sources of inspiration. In nine short, illustrated chapters framed as a process of self-observation, Zumthor describes what he has on his mind as he sets about creating the atmosphere of his buildings: images of spaces and buildings that affect him are every bit as important as particular pieces of music or books that inspire him.From the composition and “presence” of the materials to the handling of proportions and the effect of light, Atmospheres enables the reader to recapitulate what really matters in the process of house design. Peter Zumthor describes what really constitutes an architectural atmosphere as "this singular density and mood, this feeling of presence, well-being, harmony, beauty...under whose spell I experience what I otherwise would not experience in precisely this way."Delving deep into the mind and process of one of the centuries greatest architects, Atmospheres is a must-read for all aspiring and established architects as well as any individuals interested in architecture. Read more

Inspire a child’s love for our planet and its place in the universe through fascinating bite-size facts, captivating illustrations, and more than 30 hands-on activities.From the expansive universe to tiny micro-ecosystems, Nature School: Planet Earth explores the intricacies of the planet we call home. Discover details about Earth’s stunning structure, its amazing atmosphere, and the foremost features that enable it to support life. Learning through both physical and life science lenses, you will come to truly appreciate planet Earth. Following the format of the award-winning Nature School: Lessons and Activities to Inspire Children’s Love for Everything Wild, each chapter of this book concludes with a series of suggested hands-on activities. Great for both home and school settings, it is the perfect guide for families and children ages 6–12 who are looking for an introduction to Earth science that includes the location, structure, atmosphere, and biosphere of our planet. The book explores: Earth’s place in the universe with a quick overview of what we know about our universe, the Milky Way galaxy, and our solar system and a discussion of Earth’s relationship with our Moon, the Sun, and how Earth moves in space.The composition of Earth, covering topics such as the size and shape of Earth, gravity, Earth’s magnetic field, and geographical characteristics.Earth’s atmosphere, including its composition and physical properties, weather, and what we see in the night sky.All the elements and circumstances that make life on Earth possible: our natural resources, energy flow, life at different latitude and longitudes, and various life cycles.Earth as a community: interconnection, ecology, and biomes, the amazing variety of life—their connections through their communities and food webs, our ever-changing Earth, and viewing the Earth as part of the wider universe.Nature School: Planet Earth helps children and families relate to these topics in a meaningful way and ultimately understand the science behind what makes life on Earth possible. Read more

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Join us on a voyage through time and space into the world of the strange and unusual and unfathomable, as hypnotherapist Dolores Cannon’s Convoluted Universe series continues. Suspend belief as you explore worlds and dimensions where your dreams become reality and your reality is only a dream. Open your mind to a myriad of possibilities that have previously only dwelt in the imagination. More mind-bending concepts for those with open minds and eager curiosities.

* Other lives as animals, plants and in strange, otherworldly bodies.
* Everything is alive. Everything has consciousness.
* Help from beings of faraway worlds.
* The three waves of volunteers who are coming to help the world go through its transition.
* What is God? The true nature of God or the Source, where all come from and all must go back to.
* Lifetimes as Creators of universes, the Earth and everything on it.
* Different laws of creation and physics where universes obey other rules.
* The New Earth and the effects on our bodies as we move into it..
* Who will be left behind when the Earth moves into the next dimension.
* A totally new alternative to a walk-in.
* The Final Solution Energy that can destroy the world if it becomes necessary. Read more

Scientific reportage on what we know and don’t know about the mega-earthquake predicted to hit the Pacific Northwest   Scientists have identified Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver as the urban centers of what will be the biggest earthquake—the Really Big One—in the continental United States. A quake will happen—in fact, it’s actually overdue. The Cascadia subduction zone is 750 miles long, running along the Pacific coast from Northern California up to southern British Columbia.   In this fascinating book, The Seattle Times science reporter Sandi Doughton introduces readers to the scientists who are dedicated to understanding the way the earth moves and describes what patterns can be identified and how prepared (or not) people are. With a 100% chance of a mega-quake hitting the Pacific Northwest, this fascinating book reports on the scientists who are trying to understand when, where, and just how big The Big One will be. Read more

Written by Dr David Rothery, a volcanologist, geologist, planetary scientist and Professor of Planetary Geosciences at the Open University, Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear English and providing added-value features like a glossary of essential terms and even examples of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam.The book uses a structure chosen to cover the essentials of most university courses, with an introduction on how the Earth moves, followed by separate sections on volcanoes (including eruptions, types of volcano, volcanic hazards, volcanoes and climate, monitoring volcanoes, predicting eruptions and living with volcanoes), earthquakes (including faults, measurement, seismic monitoring, prediction, prevention and preparedness) and tsunamis. Read more

The Earth is moving at a very fast rate and yet, we don't feel dizzy at all. The secret is in gravity, the force that keeps us to the ground, and the consistency of the Earth's movements. In this book, you will read about the reasons for Earth's movements - its rotation on its axis and its revolution around the sun - as well as its effects. Have a good read! Read more