Hurricanes draw all their energy from the top ten metres of the ocean. If the water is 27 degrees celsius or above, the hurricane will grow. This is what happens in the 21st century, where global warming reaches its full potential. By the author of "Lucifer's Hammer".
The definitive text on the new version of Ada – Ada 2005 – written by one of the language’s creators. Barnes is to Ada what Kernighan & Ritchie are to C, or as Stroustrup is to C++. Previous editions have sold over 150,000 copies.
An eloquent and thought-provoking book on racism and prejudice by the Liverpool and England football legend John Barnes.
When Jak gets word that his ex-girlfriend, Princess Shyf of Greenworld, is in danger, Jak and his panth buddy Dujuv join the Royal Palace Guard and race across the solar system to save her. But they quickly discover that they're the ones who need to be rescued--from Shyf, who has decided that she likes absolute power. Original.
The New Grove Musical Instruments Series, a companion to the much-acclaimed New Grove Composer Biography Series, presents in book form many of the lengthy and informative articles published in The New Grove Dictionary of Musical Instruments. Each book is a comprehensive guide to all facets of an instrument: its history, construction, repertory, playing techniques, and makers, written by leading authorities.
Welcome to the Thousand Cultures--in which humanity's hundreds of settled worlds are finally coming back together, via the recently invented technology of instantaneous travel. And in which Giraut and Margaret work as professional diplomats, helping to finesse the stresses and strains of so much abrupt new contact among wildly diverse cultures.Now, however, their task is to bring in the terrifyingly hostile world of Briand, a planet of broiling acid oceans whose only habitable portions are Greenland-sized subcontinents that project out of the abyssal heat of the planetary surface into it stratosphere.But Briand's physical hostility is nothing compared to the venom its two human cultures bear toward one another. Into this terrible world come Giraut and Margaret to try to do the right thing by the Cultures, by the inhabitants of Braind, and by one another.
Set against a backdrop of apocalyptic events like wars and natural disasters, the narrative explores profound questions about life and love. This unconventional tale intertwines romance and adventure, challenging readers to reflect on their own journeys in a world on the brink of collapse. With its thought-provoking themes and shocking developments, it offers a unique perspective on relationships amidst chaos.
Highlighting a significant era in English cinema, this series offers an in-depth exploration of individual years in film history. Each volume meticulously covers production details, equipment manufacturers, and the roles of dealers and exhibitors, making it a valuable resource for cinema enthusiasts and historians alike. The detailed accounts provide a comprehensive look at the innovations and key events that shaped the film industry during this inventive period.
Focusing on a pivotal era in English cinema, this series offers an in-depth exploration of individual cinematic years, highlighting significant productions, equipment manufacturers, and exhibitors. Each volume serves as a comprehensive resource, capturing the creativity and innovation that defined the period, making it an essential reference for film enthusiasts and historians alike.
Focusing on a transformative era in English cinema, this series offers an in-depth exploration of significant cinematic years. Each volume highlights key productions, the technology used, and the roles of manufacturers, dealers, and exhibitors, making it an essential resource for understanding the evolution of film during this inventive period.