Unknown Knowledge

A leading astronomer and gifted teacher takes readers on a wondrous tour of how science confronts the big questions—about the universe’s origins, destiny, and fundamental nature—and how it contends with the limits of our knowledge Humans have learned a lot about the world around us and the...

The Obscured Principles - Ledger: The Ultimate Revelation of Life’s Secrets (The Obscured Principles Series) Have you ever felt a restless yearning, a pull toward truths hidden just beyond the veil of everyday reality? Have you spent sleepless nights poring over cryptic documentaries, obscure YouTube videos, and whispered conspiracy theories, chasing the elusive secret that unlocks the mystery of existence? Your search ends here. The Obscured Principles - Ledger is the definitive masterwork you’ve been seeking—the sacred tome that unveils the very essence of life’s deepest secrets. ...

Regarded as one of the brightest young scientists of his generation, Lewis Dartnell proposes that the key to preserving civilization in an apocalyptic scenario is to provide a quickstart guide, adapted to cataclysmic circumstances. The Knowledge describes many of the modern technologies we employ, but first it explains the fundamentals upon which they are built. The Knowledge is a brilliantly original guide to the fundamentals of science and how it built our modern world as well as a thought experiment about the very idea of scientific knowledge itself.

Robbie Parsons is one of London's finest, a black cab driver who knows the city by heart. In his backseat is a man with a gun in his hand - a man who brazenly committed a crime in front of the Artemis Club then jumped in and ordered Parsons to drive. As the criminal eventually escapes to Nairobi, Detective Superintendent Richard Jury comes across the case. He knew one of the victims, a professor of astrophysics and an expert gambler. Feeling personally affronted, Jury enlists his whole gang of merry characters to contend with a case that involves Tanzanian gem mines, a closed Reno casino, and a hidden pub.

Celebrated GP Dr Nighat Arif brings women's health to the forefront in this extensive guidebook designed to help everyone better understand each of the three key stages of a woman's life: the puberty years, the fertility years and the peri/menopausal years. Every step of the way, Dr Nighat will help you get to know the female body by explaining what is normal, what to expect, how to care for yourself and when to seek help.

Who was the first to suggest there might be life beyond Earth? Which great mind began his career as a mercenary? And why was the Catholic Church the greatest enemy of the philosophers of old? Perfect for the perpetually curious, this book is a treasure trove of history, knowledge, and wisdom. Get to know more than 80 of humanity’s greatest minds, from ancient Greek philosophers like Socrates and Aristotle to modern-day thinkers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. Brimming with fascinating anecdotes, obscure facts, and captivating history, Great Stories About the Greatest Minds ...

“Quotist” means quote artist or writer. These are quotes about my random thoughts, analyses, practical knowledge, useful info you probably didn’t know, or interesting facts I have run into, occasionally. These are the first 15 quotes. 1. Most people falsely assume that “Rocky (1976)” is the first film Sylvester Stallone starred in – wrong! In Wikipedia, I actually counted that it’s the 18th movie he has ever appeared or taken a role in. Not giving up may be the key to success. 2. Along with our fundamental eating and sleeping desires, humans have a strange unrecognized desire ...

"Wisdom Scroll: Knowledge Codes that Define Language, Knowledge, and Wisdom" is a profound exploration into the intricate tapestry of human understanding. Delving deep into the realms of language, knowledge, and wisdom, this book uncovers the timeless codes that shape our perception of the world and guide our quest for enlightenment. In a journey spanning cultures, civilizations, and epochs, "Wisdom Scroll" traces the evolution of language from its ancient origins to its modern manifestations. It illuminates the power of words to shape our thoughts, beliefs, and actions, and examines how ...

Maybe it was a viral pandemic, or an asteroid strike, or perhaps nuclear war. Whatever the cause, the world as we know it has ended and you and the other survivors must start again. What key knowledge would you need to start rebuilding civilisation from scratch? Once you’ve scavenged what you...

Timoteo Murelio nos relata su experiencia durante casi veinte años formando parte de "La Comisión". De sus contactos con los otros miembros de la Comisión, sus investigaciones acerca del tiempo, los poderes, los viajes hacia la historia, la maquina lectora de tiempo, la influencia de empresas y naciones en el diseño del presente.