'Impeccably researched and beautifully written' David Wengrow 'Utterly original' Paul Strathern When it was found in 1922, the 3,300-year old tomb of Tutankhamun sent shockwaves around the world, turning the boy-king into a household name overnight and kickstarting an international media obsession that endures to this day. From pop culture and politics to tourism and heritage, and from the Jazz Age to the climate crisis, it's impossible to imagine the twentieth century without the discovery of Tutankhamun - yet so much of the story remains untold. Here, for the first time, Christina Riggs weaves compelling historical analysis with tales of lives touched by an encounter with Tutankhamun, including her own. Treasured offers a bold new history of the young pharaoh who has as much to tell us about our world as his own. 'Searching, masterful and eloquent' James Delbourgo
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Report into the Loss of the SS Titanic is a complete re-evaluation of the loss of Titanic based on evidence that has come to light since the discovery of the wreck in 1985. This collective undertaking is compiled by eleven of the world's foremost Titanic researchers – experts who have spent many years examining the wealth of information that has arisen since 1912. Following the basic layout of the 1912 Wreck Commission Report, this modern report provides fascinating insights into the ship itself, the American and British inquiries, the passengers and crew, the fateful journey and ice warnings received, the damage and sinking, rescue of survivors, the circumstances in connection with the SS Californian and SS Mount Temple, and the aftermath and ramifications that followed the disaster. The book seeks to answer controversial questions, such as whether steerage passengers were detained behind gates, and also reveals the names and aliases of all passengers and crew who sailed on Titanic's maiden voyage. Containing the most extensively referenced chronology of the voyage ever assembled and featuring a wealth of explanatory charts and diagrams, as well as archive photographs, this comprehensive volume is the definitive 'go-to' reference book for this ill-fated ship.
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Seit Koras achtzehntem Geburtstag zur Sonnenwende 2010 ereignen sich merkwürdige Dinge: Sternschnuppen regnen herab, ihre hintersinnige Großmutter Liese sorgt sich um sie und ein Oldtimer folgt ihr von der Schule zu ihrem neuen Ferienarbeitsplatz, dem Planetarium in Hamburg, vor dem sie in Ohnmacht fällt, angenehmerweise gehalten von einem schönen Fremden, der sich neben ihr aufrappelt und der sie unangenehmerweise zu kennen scheint. Ähnliches widerfährt ihrer besten Freundin Freya, Tochter zweier Ägyptologen. Robert, ein den beiden anvertrauter Schüler aus Ahrensburg, verschwindet spurlos, ein geheimnisvoller neuer, Sobek, lädt sie in das ehemalige Haus ihrer Großmutter Liese. Was das alles zu bedeuten hat und was es mit Koras und Freyas Leben zu tun hat, erfährt sie auf einer Lichtung im Ahrensburger Tunneltal, gefesselt in einem Sechseck, das nur zu sehr demjenigen auf der Himmelsscheibe von Nebra und auf dem eiszeitlichen Schädel aus dem Tunneltal gleicht, doch akzeptieren will sie es noch lange nicht: Die Welt ist eine andere, als wir glauben, und ob sie bestehen bleibt, hängt an - ein paar Jugendlichen, die keine Lust haben aufs Heldenspielen.
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<p>In their approach to Earth dynamics the authors consider the fundamentals of <i>Jacobi Dynamics</i> (1987, Reidel) for two reasons. First, because satellite observations have proved that the Earth does not stay in hydrostatic equilibrium, which is the physical basis of today’s treatment of geodynamics. And secondly, because satellite data have revealed a relationship between gravitational moments and the potential of the Earth’s outer force field (potential energy), which is the basis of <i>Jacobi Dynamics</i>. This has also enabled the authors to come back to the derivation of the classical virial theorem and, after introducing the volumetric forces and moments, to obtain a generalized virial theorem in the form of Jacobi’s equation. Thus a physical explanation and rigorous solution was found for the famous Jacobi’s equation, where the measure of the matter interaction is the energy. <br>The main dynamical effects which become understandable by that solution can be summarized as follows: <br><i>• </i>the kinetic energy of oscillation of the interacting particles which explains the physical meaning and nature of the gravitation forces; <br><i>• </i>separation of the shell’s rotation of a self-gravitating body with respect to the mass density; <br>difference in angular velocities of the shell rotation; <br><i>• </i>continuity in changing the potential of the outer gravitational force field together with changes in density distribution of the interacting masses (volumetric center of masses); <br><i>• </i>the nature of the precession of the Earth, the Moon and satellites; the nature of the rotating body’s magnetic field and the generation of the planet’s electromagnetic field.<br>As a final result, the creation of the bodies in the Solar System having different orbits was discussed. This result is based on the discovery that all the averaged orbital velocities of the bodies in the Solar System and the Sun itself are equal to the first cosmic velocities of their proto-parents during the evolution of their redistributed mass density. <br><br><b>Audience<br></b>The work is a logical continuation of the book <i>Jacobi Dynamics</i> and is intended for researchers, teachers and students engaged in theoretical and experimental research in various branches of astronomy (astrophysics, celestial mechanics and stellar dynamics and radiophysics), geophysics (physics and dynamics of the Earth’s body, atmosphere and oceans), planetology and cosmogony, and for students of celestial, statistical, quantum and relativistic mechanics and hydrodynamics.</p>
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'Fascinating and illuminating – this book takes you on a trip to the seaside and back into the depths of the Ice Age, walking in the steps of our distant ancestors.' - Professor Alice Roberts Norfolk's Deep History Coast is a place of unique archaeological and palaeontological discoveries of international significance. Spectacular finds have transformed our understanding of the first human occupation of northern Europe and fossilised human footprints show people were here nearly a million years ago. This is the only part of Britain to have evidence of four species of humans, and it has also been home to giant prehistoric creatures, including three species of mammoth. This book will take you on a journey through time, looking at the geology, natural landscape and the creatures that have inhabited the area. Here you can explore the fascinating and beautiful sites around the 150km of Deep History Coast and see how you can share in this exciting adventure of discovery.
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Swing into adventure with Tarzan, Collected Works by Edgar Rice Burroughs — the complete saga of one of literature’s most iconic heroes. Born John Clayton, Lord Greystoke, and orphaned in the African jungle, Tarzan is raised by apes and grows to become master of the wild — powerful, intelligent, and untamed. His story is one of survival, discovery, and the eternal conflict between nature and civilization. <br> <br> Across these thrilling novels, Burroughs transports readers into a world of danger and wonder, where the pulse of the jungle beats alongside the heart of humanity. From Tarzan’s first encounter with outsiders to his epic battles against beasts, lost civilizations, and ruthless men, each tale brims with action, mystery, and romance. As Tarzan learns the ways of both beast and man, he becomes a symbol of freedom, courage, and the enduring power of the human spirit. <br> <br> More than a series of adventures, Tarzan, Collected Works is a timeless exploration of identity and belonging — a journey from the primal depths of the jungle to the complexities of the modern world. Burroughs’ vivid imagination and masterful storytelling have inspired generations of readers, filmmakers, and dreamers alike. <br> <br> Whether you’re rediscovering Tarzan’s origins or exploring his world for the first time, this definitive collection captures the raw energy, exotic beauty, and boundless imagination that made Burroughs a pioneer of adventure fiction. Lose yourself in the rhythm of the jungle and the legend of a man who could never be tamed — the one and only Tarzan. <br> <br> The list of books is: <br> - Tarzan of the Apes (1912) <br> - The Return of Tarzan (1913) <br> - The Beasts of Tarzan (1914) <br> - The Son of Tarzan (1915–1916) <br> - Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar (1916) <br> - Jungle Tales of Tarzan (1916–1917) <br> - Tarzan the Untamed (1919–1920) <br> - Tarzan the Terrible (1921) <br> - Tarzan and the Golden Lion (1922–1923) <br> - Tarzan and the Ant Men (1924) <br> - Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle (1927–1928) <br> - Tarzan and the Lost Empire (1928–1929) <br> <br> À PROPOS DE L'AUTEUR <br> <br><b>Edgar Rice Burroughs</b> (1875–1950) was an American author best known for creating two of the most enduring icons in popular fiction: "Tarzan of the Apes" and "John Carter of Mars". Burroughs’ vivid imagination and adventurous storytelling transported readers to exotic jungles and distant planets, captivating audiences worldwide. With his groundbreaking pulp fiction style, he became a pioneer of modern science fiction and fantasy. Burroughs’ works, brimming with action, romance, and heroism, continue to inspire adaptations and entertain fans across generations. <br> <br>
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<p> "The Invisible Man" is the most famous novel by the famous English writer Herbert Wells. It describes the fate of the scientist-physicist Griffin, who invented a machine that makes a person invisible. But for all the sensationalism of the discovery it concealed in itself a lot of pretty uncomfortable situations. In such situations the main hero of the novel always finds himself.</p> <p> The tragic story of a talented scientist who imagines himself a "superman" is distinguished by a tense, almost detective storyline and strikes a combination of psychological and everyday authenticity with the fantasy of the events taking place.</p> <p> </p>
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When an unidentified monster threatens international shipping, French oceanographer Pierre Aronnax and his unflappable assistant Conseil join an expedition organized by the US Navy to hunt down and destroy the menace. After months of fruitless searching, they finally grapple with their quarry, but Aronnax, Conseil, and the brash Canadian harpooner Ned Land are thrown overboard in the attack, only to find that the monster is actually a futuristic submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by a shadowy, mystical, preternaturally imposing man who calls himself Captain Nemo. Thus begins a journey of 20,000 leaguesnearly 50,000 milesthat will take Captain Nemo, his crew, and these three adventurers on a journey of discovery through undersea forests, coral graveyards, miles-deep trenches, and even the sunken ruins of Atlantis. Jules Vernes novel of undersea exploration has been captivating readers ever since its first publication in 1870, and Frederick Paul Walters reader-friendly, scientifically meticulous translation of this visionary science fiction classic is complete and unabridged down to the smallest substantive detail.
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