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  Time Traveler - A Scientist’s...

  Dr. Ronald L. Mallett, Bruce...

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  This is the dramatic and inspirational first-person story of theoretical physicist, Dr. Ronald Mallett, who recently discovered the basic equations for a working time machine that he believes can be used as a transport vehicle to the past. Combining elements of Rocket Boys and Elegant Universe, Time Traveler follows Mallett's discovery of Einstein's work on space-time, his study of Godel's work on a solution of Einstein's equation that might allow for time travel, and his own research in theoretical physics spanning thirty years that culminated in his recent discovery of the effects of circulating laser light and its application to time travel. The foundation for Mallett's historic time-travel work is Einstein's theory of general relativity, a sound platform for any physicist. Through his years of reading and studying Einstein, Mallett became a buff well before he had any notion of the importance of the grand old relativist's theories to his own career. One interesting subtext to the story is Mallett's identification with, and keen interest in, Einstein. Mallett provides easy-to-understand explanations of the famous physicist's seminal work.

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  Hannah Arendt - Totalitarianism...

  Hector Davidson

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  Hannah Arendt, one of the most influential political theorists of the 20th century, has had a profound impact on the way we understand totalitarianism, democracy, and the human condition. Born in 1906 in Germany, Arendt lived through the upheavals of the First and Second World Wars, the rise of totalitarian regimes, and the Holocaust. Her personal experiences, as well as her academic training, shaped her insightful reflections on the nature of political power, authority, and the dangers of mass society. 
  Arendt's legacy is complex and multifaceted. She is perhaps best known for her analysis of totalitarianism, particularly in her seminal work The Origins of Totalitarianism. In this text, she examined the roots of Nazi and Stalinist regimes, exploring how the breakdown of traditional political structures and the rise of mass movements created fertile ground for totalitarian rule. Her investigation into the mechanisms of such regimes, including their use of propaganda, terror, and ideology, continues to offer valuable insights into the nature of authoritarianism. 
  Equally important to Arendt's work is her exploration of the human condition and the role of politics in public life. In The Human Condition, she distinguished between labor, work, and action, highlighting the significance of active participation in political life as a means of realizing human freedom. For Arendt, politics was not simply a matter of governance or power struggles; it was a space in which individuals could engage in meaningful dialogue, debate, and action, thereby affirming their identity as free and equal citizens.

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  Last Castle The: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of  The Last Castle by Denise Kiernan.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Denise Kiernan.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  The Last Castle unveils the fascinating history of Biltmore Estate, America’s largest privately owned home, and the visionaries who brought it to life. Set against the backdrop of the Gilded Age, this narrative chronicles the lives of George Vanderbilt, his wife Edith, and the artisans and workers who shaped this architectural marvel. From its conception and construction to its survival through wars, economic crises, and changing times, the story offers a glimpse into a bygone era of wealth, ambition, and resilience. This richly detailed tale weaves together history, culture, and the enduring legacy of a remarkable family and their estate.

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  Great Train Robber The: My...

  Chris Pickard

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  What is it that fascinates so many people about Ronnie Biggs and makes him a household name sixty years on from the crime that made his name? Is it the man or the myth that makes Ron a latter-day Robin Hood, and the odd man out who is best remembered from a gang of sixteen who held up a mail train in August 1963?This book covers Ron's entire life including the Great Train Robbery, his conviction and subsequent escape from HMP Wandsworth. Ron tells how he managed to outrun and outthink the posse of law enforcement officers and the media that chased him around the world as one of its most wanted men. From his time in Australia, to his discovery and arrest in Brazil in 1974, it is all included here. It covers the two attempts to kidnap him, and his son Mike's rise to stardom.For the first time Ron tells exactly what has happened to him since the early 1990s to today, including his strokes, his attempted suicide, the death of his partner and friends, the extradition attempts, the Rio carnival tribute, his decision to come back to the UK, and his much publicised return in 2001 after 13,068 days on the run. It also covers his death in 2013 and the legacy he leaves behind.This is not only Ronald Biggs' autobiography; it is also the most complete biography of one of the most famous names in British life of the last 50 years. A brand new 10,000-word timeline covers not only the life and times of Ronald Biggs, but includes the most detailed timeline and facts ever published about the events surrounding the Great Train Robbery itself.This book will stand the test of time as the most complete telling of the life and times of the man who is Ronald Arthur Biggs, and his part in the Great Train Robbery.

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  Our Daily Bread: From Argos to...

  Father Alex Frost, Alastair...

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  A warmly funny, intensely moving and startlingly personal account of the lives of an urban parish priest and his parishioners.  
  Father Alex Frost was not always a man of the cloth. He found his calling while running an Argos store in his native Burnley, moonlighting as a stand-up comedian and die-hard fan of The Clarets and Depeche Mode. 
  But having achieved his profession, Fr Alex quickly recognised the 17,000 inhabitants of his new parish were in dire need of help. Burnley is typical of many towns across Britain: a place of run-down council estates, severe poverty litter, crime and drugs, but also a place where the sacred sits alongside the secular in an intimate and personal way. And so it was that he found himself running a food bank from a car park, helping the desperate amid his flock as the pandemic raged. 
  Fr Alex’s down-to-earth style of ministry struck a chord with people of all faiths, cultures and class at a time when the divide between rich and poor is widening cataclysmically. But amid the tragedy, addiction, appalling loss, illness and neglect, there also lies hope, joy and moments of comedy. Our Daily Bread is as much the story of the rich cast of characters that cross the threshold of any church as it is our vicar’s. Through them it shows the continued relevance of the church for those in peril: the poor and the marginalised. 
  This heartfelt and moving book seeks to give a voice to the voiceless, charting the tragedy and pain, humour and hope which are ever-present in his community. It is ultimately about modern poverty – and how we all can, and should, espouse Christian virtues of love, kindness, tolerance. 
  In Our Daily Bread, Father Alex Frost provides a raw and unfiltered look into the lives of those living on the fringes of society, their struggles with homelessness, and the power of volunteer work in alleviating their suffering. His spiritual journey, from managing an Argos store to becoming a beacon of hope for his parishioners, is a testament to the transformative power of faith and religion. 
  For fans of Richard Coles (Bringing in the Sheaves), Paula Gooder (Women and Men in Scripture and the Church), Rowan Williams (Passions of the Soul), Stephen Cottrell (Praying by Heart), and Colin Heber-Percy (Tales of a Country Parish). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Bones of Belonging - Finding...

  Annahid Dashtgard

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  In this exceptional book, inclusion leader Annahid Dashtgard shares her experiences looking for and teaching about belonging in our divided world. Through moving and deft interlocking stories, Dashtgard examines what it means to belong—to a country, in a marriage, and in our skin—and the price we pay when that belonging is absent.

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