Название: A Grain of Sand: Nature's Secret Wonder
Автор: Gary Greenberg, Stacy Keach
Издательство: Voyageur Press
Год: 2017
Формат: PDF
Размер: 106 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Here is the world viewed within a grain of sand, thanks to the stunning three-dimensional micro-photography of Dr. Gary Greenberg. To some, all sand looks alike--countless grains in a vast expanse of beach. Look closer--much closer--and your view of sand will never be the same. Employing the fantastic micro-photographic techniques that he personally developed, Greenberg invites you to discover the strange and wonderful world that each grain of sand contains. See, truly see, the sands of Hawaii and Tahiti, the Sahara and the Poles, a volcano, each exquisitely different, and each telling a fascinating geological story.

Название: Around the World in 80 Days: My World Record Breaking Adventure
Автор: Mark Beaumont
Издательство: Transworld Digital
Год: 2018
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 32 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The inspiring story of one man's record-breaking cycle around the world. On Monday 18th September 2017, Mark Beaumont pedalled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes earlier he set off from the same point, beginning his attempt to circumnavigate the world in record time. Covering more than 18,000 miles and cycling through some of the harshest conditions one man and his bicycle can endure, Mark made history. He smashed two Guinness World Records and beat the previous record by an astonishing 45 days.

Название: The Queens of Animation: The Untold Story of the Women Who Transformed the World of Disney and Made Cinematic History
Автор: Nathalia Holt
Издательство: Little, Brown
Год: 2019
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 18 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Behind the beloved animated films of Walt Disney Studios, which have moved and entertained millions of viewers, was an incredibly influential group of women who have slipped under the radar for decades. For the first time, bestselling author Nathalia Holt recounts their dramatic stories, showing how these women infiltrated the all-male domain of Disney's story and animation departments and used early technologies to create the rich artwork and unforgettable story lines that have become part of the American canon. Over the decades---while battling sexism, domestic abuse, and workplace intimidation---these women also fought to transform the way female characters are depicted to young audiences. Based on extensive interviews and exclusive access to archival and personal documents, The Queens of Animation reveals the vital contributions these women made to Disney's Golden Age and their continued impact on animated film making, culminating in the record-shattering Frozen, Disney's first female-directed full-length feature film.

Название: От Белоруссии до Карабаха. Трамп, Навальный, коронавирус и другие…
Автор: Евгений Сатановский
Издательство: Эксмо
Год: 2022
Формат: pdf, rtf
Размер: 12 Мб
Качество: Хорошее
Язык: Русский

Евгений Сатановский («Армагеддоныч») – главный российский эксперт по Ближнему Востоку, профессор Института стран Азии и Африки МГУ и популярный теле-, радиоведущий и блогер.
Итоги эпохального и самого тревожного года XXI века.
• Вторая Карабахская война – Турция рвётся в империи.
• Европа между Навальным и «Северным потоком-2».
• О самом мрачном Рождестве в современной западной истории.
• США: выборы президента как трагикомедия мирового масштаба.
• Украина, Белоруссия и другие питомцы нашего зоопарка.

Название: Mutants and Mystics: Science Fiction, Superhero Comics, and the Paranormal
Автор: Jeffrey J. Kripal
Издательство: University of Chicago Press
Год: 2015
Формат: PDF
Размер: 36 Мб
Язык: английский / English

In many ways, twentieth-century America was the land of superheroes and science fiction. From Superman and Batman to the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, these pop-culture juggernauts, with their "powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men," thrilled readers and audiences—and simultaneously embodied a host of our dreams and fears about modern life and the onrushing future. But that's just scratching the surface, says Jeffrey Kripal. In Mutants and Mystics, Kripal offers a brilliantly insightful account of how comic book heroes have helped their creators and fans alike explore and express a wealth of paranormal experiences ignored by mainstream science.

Название: Как выжить во время катастрофы и войны
Автор: Петров М.
Издательство:Минск. Харвест
Год: 2017
Формат:PDF
Страниц:356
Размер:64.5MB
Язык: русский

Жителям стран на постсоветском пространстве все чаще угрожают природные и техногенные катастрофы, а нередко и военные действия. Граждан, оказавшихся в положении жертв, уже не интересуют вопросы "Почему?" или "Кто виноват?". Они хотят знать ответ на совершенно другой вопрос: "Что делать?".Автор предлагаемой книги попытался ответить на него. Для этого он обратился к своему армейскому опыту выживания в экстремальных обстоятельствах, а также проанализировал публикации на указанную тему. В результате удалось составить свод рекомендаций, выработанных и проверенных на практике.

Название: The Wilderness Paddler's Handbook
Автор: Alan S. Kesselheim
Издательство: Ragged Mountain Press
Год: 2001
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 11 Мб
Язык: английский / English

This book by America's preeminent canoeing author combines evocative wilderness writing with nuts-and-bolts coverage of all practical aspects of canoe tripping. Alan Kesselheim uses the lessons he's learned first-hand over thousands of miles of wilderness paddling to create a context for conveying everything a new or experienced paddler can expect to encounter, on any type of water. Kesselheim's unsurpassed expertise­­gained by paddling under every condition imaginable­­speaks clearly to readers looking to acquaint themselves with the essentials of traveling by canoe. Helpful sidebars, interspersed throughout the book, provide step-by-step instructions on all critical considerations, such as how to plan, pack, equip, and modify a canoe for weekend or extended trips. The Wilderness Paddler's Handbook is surely a classic-in-the-making and must-reading for serious canoeists and outdoor book enthusiasts alike.

Название: Reeds Skipper's Handbook: For Sail and Power, 6th Edition
Автор: Malcolm Pearson
Издательство: Thomas Reed
Год: 2016
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 11 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The Reed's Skipper's Handbook, now in its 6th edition, has been a bestseller since first publication. A handy pocket size, it is an aide-memoire of everything a boater would need to know at sea. Packed with a wide range of information in a concise form it is frequently recommended by Yachtmaster Instructors as a quick reference guide and as a revision aid for anyone taking their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster certificates.The 6th edition has been expanded with helpful new material on boat handling, tides, ropework and general seamanship. Reeds Skipper's Handbook is a must for anyone going to sea in any size of boat - be they novice or old hand. Many thousands of skippers and crew have found it invaluable as a memory jogger and fresher whether at sea or on land.

Название: Spliffigami: Roll the 35 Greatest Joints of All Time
Автор: Chris Stone
Издательство: Ten Speed Press
Год: 2008
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 19 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Bored of the same old joint? Next time 4:20 rolls around, put a new twist on your spliff using this step-by-step guide. Start by perfecting the basic joint, move on to ornate blunts, then get freaky with multi-pronged doobies. With the use of medical marijuana on the upswing, and with celebrities like Woody Harrelson espousing the cannabis cause, there's never been a better time to take this stoner art to the next level. With its rolling paper-inspired design, colorful cartoon instructions, and irreverent take on toking, SPLIFFIGAMI will have every ganja girl and bud boy lighting up in style.

Название: The Complete Ocean Skipper: Deep-water Voyaging, Navigation and Yacht Management
Автор: Tom Cunliffe
Издательство: Adlard Coles
Год: 2016
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 18 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Following on from his bestselling The Complete Day Skipper and The Complete Yachtmaster, yachting legend Tom Cunliffe turns his attentions to the third strand of the RYA syllabus. With the same hugely popular, highly practical approach, The Complete Ocean Skipper covers everything a yachtsman needs to know when planning an offshore cruise or ocean passage. A unique and definitive handbook, The Complete Ocean Skipper goes beyond the theory of the RYA syllabus to ensure that readers are equipped with the knowledge of both what to do and how to go about it, in whatever circumstances. A veteran offshore yachtsman as well as an RYA examiner, Tom Cunliffe brings his experience to bear and packs this must-have guide with invaluable hands-on advice for offshore and coastal sailors alike.