Modern Times: The World from the Twenties to the Nineties
The history of the 20th century is marked by two great narratives: nations locked in savage wars over ideology and territory, and scientists overturning the received wisdom of preceding generations. For Paul Johnson, the modern era begins with one of the second types of revolutions, in 1919, when English astronomer Sir Arthur Eddington translated observations from a solar eclipse into proof of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, which turned Newtonian physics on its head.
Newsademic is an easy-to-understand international newspaper, written and edited in a style that assists English Language teaching and learning. Newsademic is a fortnightly publication (20 articles) and associated website. The easy-to-read newspaper features the top world news stories that have made headlines during the previous two weeks.
Recently, millions of Americans witnessed a total solar eclipse. What’s the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse and why was this one unusual? Learn how the Moon appears to fit exactly over the Sun’s disc and why this happens only because of an amazing coincidence.
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella (2010)
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is a companion novella to the Twilight series by author Stephenie Meyer. It is the story of a newborn vampire, Bree Tanner, who is featured in the third book of the series, Eclipse. It is written from the viewpoint of Bree, as opposed to the rest of the series which is predominantly narrated by character Bella Swan.
Damon Pierce's life has just reached a defining moment: a gifted California lawyer, he's being divorced by his wife and his work often seems soulless. Then he receives a frantic e-mail from Marissa Brand Okari - a woman he loved years ago - and decides to risk everything to respond to her plea for help.
Here is a spectacular guide to the fascinating story of light. Full-color photos of original equipment and intricate scientific instruments offer a unique eyewitness view to the incredible discoveries that have transformed our world. See why ancient peoples worshipped the Sun as a god, why things glow when they are very hot, how microscopes and telescopes were invented, and why a leaf looks green. Learn how fiber optics can transmit light, what happens during an eclipse, and what makes a hologram. Discover what causes the eerie "Will o' the wisp", how some animals can make their own light, what creates a mirage, why we see rainbows, how X-rays penetrate bodies, and much, much more.
