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A small town shaken by magical occurrences, sets forth a young man on a mystical affair. This prose rendition of the orchestrated masterpiece guides listeners through an epic parable for The Father of Time.

Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) ist bis heute einer der bedeutendsten Philosophen. Neben seinen großen Kritiken verfasste Kant auch Schriften zu Religion, Geschichte und Naturwissenschaften. Bis heute ist die sogenannte Kant-Laplace-Theorie die anerkannte Erklärung der Entstehung unseres Planetensystems. In seiner kleinen, wenig bekannten Schrift "Etwas über den Einfluß des Mondes auf die Witterung" untersucht Kant Lichtenbergs Zitat "Der Mond sollte zwar nicht auf die Witterung Einfluß haben; er hat aber doch Einfluß.

Making earth science accessible and entertaining, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works - and how we can protect it - from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving listeners of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.

The study of life and its existence in the universe, known as astrobiology, is now one of the hottest areas of both popular science and serious academic research, fusing biology, chemistry, astrophysics, and geology. Lewis Dartnell tours its latest findings, and explores some of the most fascinating questions in science. Could life emerge on other planets or moons? Could alien cells be based on silicon rather than carbon, or need ammonia instead of water?

Everyone loves to travel, and the industry’s room for growth seems almost limitless—except that flying will soon be responsible for 19 percent of global emissions. Some people have even decided never to fly. Over the coming decades, aviation will witness more innovation than at any time since the invention of the jet engine in the 1940s, transforming the way planes are powered and the way they look.

The Abyss Below: Astonishing Ocean Facts & Legends - An In-depth Exploration of Our Planet's Watery Realms is an immersive exploration of our blue planet's underwater realms, a place filled with awe-inspiring species, fascinating legends, and jaw-dropping phenomena. Every chapter uncovers a new layer of the deep sea, unearthing secrets and facts that will stimulate your imagination and deepen your appreciation for our oceans.