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An interstellar craft is decelerating after its century-long voyage. Its destination is V538 Aurigae, a now-empty planet dominated by one gigantic megastructure, a conical mountain of such height that its summit is high above the atmosphere. The ship's crew of five hope to discover how the long-departed builders made such a colossal thing, and why: a space elevator? a temple? a work of art? Its resemblance to the mountain of purgatory lead the crew to call this world Dante.

Why did Elon Musk feel compelled to send a red Tesla into space? What accounts for the multiple rocket-themed playgrounds constructed after the Russians launched Sputnik? Gorman - affectionately known as "Dr Space Junk" - takes listeners on a journey through the solar system and beyond, deploying space artifacts, historical explorations, and even the occasional cocktail recipe in search of the ways that we make space meaningful. Engaging and erudite, Gorman recounts her background as a (nonspace) archaeologist and how she became interested in space artifacts.

It is 1958 and France's first nuclear submarine, Plongeur, leaves port for the first of its sea trials. On board, gathered together for the first time, are one of the Navy's most experienced captains and a tiny skeleton crew of sailors, engineers, and scientists. The Plongeur makes her first dive and goes down, and down and down. Out of control, the submarine plummets to a depth where the pressure will crush her hull, killing everyone on board, and beyond.

Railway Baron Sir Martin Malprelate has been laying waste to the warren of Camden; buying up houses and clearing streets for his new railway line linking King’s Cross with the prosperous town of Middlemarch. He stands to make his fortune ever more vast and to earn the loathing of all who attempt to stand up to him. Little wonder, then, that he meets a violent end on a foggy street after walking out of a particularly bitter meeting with outraged residents facing eviction. But the cause of his death causes more wonder.

Robert and Olivia Temple's new book, The Sphinx Mystery, is a work of profound significance for Egyptology. Not only do the Temples completely re-analyze what the Sphinx is and represents; they re-trace its epic origins and re-examine its original purpose. In a remarkable investigation, they uncover what was before our very eyes, a startling discovery that even the world's most learned Egyptologists have failed to see.

Gute Menschen haben immer das Nachsehen, und die Egoisten räumen ab – dieses Denkschema stimmt nicht mehr. Denn gerade mit einer selbstlosen Einstellung kommt man meist besser voran. Anstand, Empathie und soziale Verantwortung zahlen sich aus. Anhand schlagender Beispiele aus der Wirtschaftswelt verdeutlicht der führende amerikanische Organisationspsychologe Adam Grant, dass vor allem Geber den Weg zu beruflichem Erfolg und persönlicher Zufriedenheit finden – und dass sie so unsere Arbeitswelt und Wettbewerbsgesellschaft ein Stück wertschätzender und menschlicher gestalten.

A podcast covering upcoming programming at Screenland Armour Theatre as well as a look behind the scenes at running a movie theatre, film festival, and general film appreciation. Hosted by co-owner of Screenland Armour, Adam Roberts and co-host Greg DeDrick.

Adam Roberts' novel is a terrifying vision of a near future war - a civil war that tears the UK apart as new technologies allow the worlds first truly democratic army to take on the British army and wrest control from the powers that be. Taking advances in modern communication and the new eagerness for power from the bottom upwards Adam Roberts has produced a novel that is at once an exciting war novel and a philosophical examination of war and democracy.

There’s a simple truth about abortion: the more people learn about it, the less comfortable they get. Abortion advocates understand this, which is why they’ve constructed a deceptive narrative that’s heavy on emotion and light on facts. This book will teach you how to demolish it, one step at a time. You’ll come away equipped with answers to common arguments and get practical advice on how to defend the vulnerable. Over the course of 11 chapters, Adam Peters and Robert Alexander look at the details surrounding abortion techniques, fetal development, and the flawed legal reasoning ...

Step into the heart of America's foundation with Charters of Freedom: The United States Law Collection, a beautifully curated and remastered edition of the three most pivotal documents in American history: The Declaration of Independence, The United States Bill of Rights, and The United States Constitution. These timeless texts, which have shaped the values and freedoms of the nation, are now more relevant than ever.

Who can foretell India's future? Mr. Joshi is a fortune teller in a slum in south Delhi who uses a soothsaying green parrot to make predictions. When Adam Roberts visited him in 2012, Joshi's parrot declared that India was destined to become the most powerful nation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Through vivid storytelling and insight, Superfast Primetime Ultimate Nation examines the problems and promises of fast-growing India to reveal how it might reach its full potential and become, as Mr. Joshi's parrot predicted, a truly powerful nation.

A Parent’s Guide to Raising Spiritual Warriors Night after night, Sharee Dorsett’s three-year-old son was tormented by frightening dreams and visions. She would turn on the lights to show him that nothing was there, and yet he still woke with marks and scratches. Exhausted and crying out to God for answers, Sharee heard the Holy Spirit say, “Why are you lying to him? There is something in his room.” She questioned: “God, what do you want me to do, tell my little boy that there are monsters in his room?” The Lord responded “No! Teach his hands to war.” Sharee began seeking ...

Welcome to A Student of Leadership, where great leaders are made, one habit at a time. I’m Rob Adams, your host and guide on this journey into the habits, routines, and behaviors that define exceptional leadership. Whether you’re stepping into your first leadership role or refining your craft as a seasoned senior leader, this podcast is designed for you. Leadership is not a destination. It’s a practice. Over my 25+ years of leadership experience, I’ve learned that being a leader is about continually evolving, challenging yourself, and adopting small, deliberate actions that inspire ...

Alma is a private detective in a near-future England, a country desperately trying to tempt people away from the delights of Shine, the immersive successor to the Internet. But most people are happy to spend their lives plugged in, and the country is decaying. Alma's partner is ill and has to be treated without fail every four hours, a task that only Alma can do. If she misses the five-minute window, her lover will die.

Science is always telling stories. Whether in the creation myths of evolution or the Big Bang, or in the eureka moments of science history, narrative just as much as metaphor is a key tool in the scientist's surprisingly literary toolkit. In this unique anthology, authors have collaborated with leading scientists, to bounce literary, human narratives against purely theoretical ones, alloying together real stories with abstract ones, to produce truly extraordinary results.

Food writer Adam Roberts (The Amateur Gourmet, Secrets of the Best Chefs) has a knack for analyzing people's lunches. Now in its fourth season, Lunch Therapy showcases the lunches of a wide variety of guests: chefs (Fergus Henderson, Marco Canora), actors (Ryan O'Connell, Karan Soni), writers (Mary Roach, Steven Rowley), musicians (Ed Droste), comedians (Kate Berlant, Chelsea Peretti), and family (Adam's mom). Join in as Adam asks the most innocent yet provocative question in the business: "What did you have for lunch?"

Twenty-one SonicMovies - stirring AuralPerformances enhanced with sound effects and musical scores - interwoven in a collaboration centuries in the making between some of the world's greatest musicians, poets, and entertainers featuring John Quincy Adams, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, Mathilde Blind, Ada Cambridge, Emily Dickinson, Frances E. W. Harper, Felicia Dorothea Hemans, William Earnest Henley, Lucy Larcom, James E. McGirt, Alice Christiana Meynell, Lydia Jane Peirson, and more.

This is a vignette about a former New Yorker who cherishes his visits back home to eat the delicious food that city has to offer.

We talk all things Michael Schur, Greg Daniels, and their amazing comedies such as The Office, Parks and Rec, Brooklyn 99, The Good Place, and more! Adam's site - http://muzikm4n.com Brooks IG - instagram.com/broley_imagery Thatswhatschursaid@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatswhatschursaid/support

Adam Robert Lewis delves into the world of stage and screen and talks to actors to find out their stories, what inspired their performances and what decisions or relationships influenced their work. For more information or suggest a guest email us at hello@wonderdoguk.co.uk