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  Sirius the Star of the Maltese...

  Lenie Reedijk

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  Sirius, the Star of the Maltese Temples invites the reader to look at the megalithic temples of Malta in an entirely new way. The discovery of the temples’ orientation to Sirius explains with mathematical precision the slight shift in the direction of their axes, caused by the movement of the stars called the Precession of the Equinoxes. The resultant astronomical dating of the temples to the Mesolithic, the period immediately after the last Ice Age, is far older than mainstream archaeology maintains and is on a par with other megalithic sites elsewhere, including Göbekli Tepe in Turkey. These findings turn on its head our conception of the accomplishments of ancient people. Instead of being just primitive cave-dwellers, they were primeval astronomers, whose interest in the sky has left us a legacy we never dreamt existed. 
  From the Foreword by Giovanni Bonello: “This is a disturbing book. The author defines its contents as controversial and its conclusions as surprising. I judge it to be far, but far, more than that. It is disruptive of accepted wisdom and unsettles all we believe we knew of the origin of man in Malta, of the sequences of early civilization and the histories of prehistory – not in Malta alone, but throughout the whole of Europe. I started reading it in awe, at first with a deliberate effort at disbelief. By the time I was approaching the climax of the exposition, I ended as mesmerized as I was perplexed.” 
  (Giovanni Bonello is a human rights lawyer and judge who served at the European Court of Human Rights for 12 years)

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  James Webb Space Telescope The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  On April 24, 1990, the Space Shuttle Discovery lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on the Space Shuttle Program’s 35th mission, but this was no ordinary mission. In its payload bay, Discovery was carrying the Hubble Space Telescope, with the objective of putting the telescope into orbit. 	The Hubble telescope, working in space less than 400 miles above the Earth’s surface, produced photos of galaxies previously unseen as they existed only 500 million years before the “Big Bang.” It was fortuitous that Hubble outlived its anticipated lifespan by many years, because the launch of its successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, was delayed by 15 years.   
  	Several new obstacles delayed the launch, but NASA believed that it was finally prepared to proceed in 2020 after completion of construction four years prior. Then came the COVID pandemic, and 2020 became the year of “delayed events,” with the launch of the most sophisticated space telescope in history proving to be no exception.  
  	The increase in excitement was palpable. Scientists had viewed much of the universe through Hubble, almost as it was when it was formed, but they learned that none of these galaxies were the first ones formed. Then ultimately realized that “Hubble wasn’t the right instrument to detect those first galaxies.” “The farther we can see in space, the farther we can see in time…and that’s not a metaphor. That’s actually literally true,” explained scientist Amber Straughn. The Webb Space Telescope represents “looking in a part of space that we’ve never seen before.” The telescope will be able to detect the earliest galaxies because of its unparalleled sensitivity. Another factor is the kind of light it will collect, “light that our eyes aren’t designed to see.”

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  Guided Meditation for Sleep

  Meditative Hearts

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  Are restless nights stealing your peace and vitality? Do you yearn for deep, rejuvenating sleep that leaves you refreshed and ready to seize the day? What if there was a gentle yet powerful solution to help you drift effortlessly into a peaceful slumber? 
  Introducing "Guided Meditation for Sleep" – your gateway to a night of restorative rest and rejuvenation. This transformative audiobook is your personal lullaby, guiding you into a state of deep relaxation where sleep comes naturally. 
  Picture a soothing voice leading you through meditation exercises specifically crafted to quiet the mind and relax the body. With each guided breath, you release the stresses of the day and sink into a blissful state of tranquility. 
  Say goodbye to tossing and turning, and hello to nights filled with restful sleep and sweet dreams. Whether you struggle with insomnia, anxiety, or simply crave a more restorative night's rest, this audiobook offers you the tools to reclaim your sleep and awaken feeling refreshed and revitalized. 
  Join the countless individuals who have already experienced the life-changing benefits of guided meditation for sleep. Embrace a life where each day begins with a sense of renewal and energy, and step into a future filled with boundless possibilities. Your journey to better sleep starts now.

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  Python Playground: An...

  Lisa Johnson

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  For young students excited to explore the world of coding, "Python Playground: An Interactive Guide to Python Programming for Kids: Learn Coding Through Fun Projects and Games" is the ideal place to start. Python is one of the world's most widely used and adaptable programming languages, and this book makes it simple and fun for youngsters to learn. It turns the sometimes complex programming world into a playground of creativity and exploration. 
  This book is not just a theoretical guide, but a practical handbook that makes learning to code enjoyable and interactive. It's filled with interesting, practical tasks that engage young learners and make the learning process fun. Each chapter introduces essential programming concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions, accompanied by step-by-step instructions and concise explanations. Through the creation of engaging games, vibrant graphics, and interactive tests, children will have the opportunity to put what they have learned into practice while also developing their problem-solving and coding logic comprehension. 
  The book also introduces Popular Python libraries like `turtle` and `random` to promote experimentation and ignite creativity. By the conclusion of the book, young programmers will have the self-assurance and abilities necessary to create their projects, which they can then show off to friends and family. 
  "Python Playground" is an invitation to explore, create, and have fun with technology rather than merely a guide to coding. This book offers countless opportunities for those interested in learning by doing and are in the process of becoming budding programmers.

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  Love in a Time of Climate Change...

  Sharon Delgado

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  In Love in a Time of Climate Change: Honoring Creation, Establishing Justice, author Sharon Delgado invites readers to embark on a deepening journey of faith that integrates personal spirituality with action for climate justice. The book explains and demonstrates a process of discernment through which to reflect on the challenge of climate change and to discern a faithful response based on Jesus’s teaching to love God above all and our neighbors as ourselves.  
  This revised edition updates the facts. It presents what climate scientists say now about our rapidly heating planet, its causes, impacts, progression, and likely future scenarios. It describes the global movement for climate justice and engages with major conversations taking place about climate change today.  
  This edition builds on the book’s primary themes. Its premise is that in this time of climate change, loving God must include honoring God’s creation and loving our neighbors must include working to establish justice. We are called to honor and care for creation, the interconnected community of life of which we humans are a part, because creation is an expression of the presence and love of God. We are called to work to establish justice because in this time of globalized environmental harm we can’t always see the links of interdependence, responsibility, and systemic exploitation that tie us to our global neighbors. Working for climate justice for the wellbeing of all is an expression of loving our neighbors, near and far, present and future. 
  This book is an invitation to move beyond self-preoccupation and to expand our understanding of who we are and why we are here on this incomparable planet in this time of unprecedented challenge. Love in a Time of Climate Change offers a way to rise to the occasion: to face the truth about the realities of climate change, follow the light, and live with love into the future as children of the earth, children of the universe, children of God.

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  The Basics of Blockchain...

  Thomas Kain

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  An introduction to the basics of blockchain technology. 
  Are you confused by the blockchain? 
  Do you know what it is and how it works? 
  Do you want to know how it can change the world? 
  Then, you’ve chosen the right book. 
  Blockchain technology is not new. In fact, it was introduced in 2009 with the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, but since then, things have moved on at a significant pace. These days, many industries are developing their own blockchain-based solutions, looking to replace their existing database and record-keeping systems with one that works faster and is far more secure. 
  In this book, you will learn:What blockchain isHow blockchain works – a brief overview and a more technical lookThe history of blockchain technology and BitcoinThe advantages and disadvantages of blockchain technologyHow blockchain works with the financial industryHow it works with other industriesHow decentralized apps and smart contracts workWhat the proof-of-work concept is and how it worksThe current and future use cases for the blockchainWhat Ripple and the R3 consortium areAnd much more 
  The blockchain has already changed the world in so many ways, and most of us aren’t even aware that the systems we’ve used every day have changed. Not every blockchain is decentralized; some still have a centralized intermediary. Not every blockchain is open-source. Banks, governments, and financial institutions are all maintaining control but in a more open, secure way that is far less open to fraud than previous financial transaction systems. 
  If you want to learn more about the blockchain and how it might benefit you in the future, click the “Add to cart” button now and get started.

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