The Ruined Clouds

The Ruined Clouds
Author: Jason Keeley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781640780132

In the Dead Suns Adventure Path, the players take on the roles of members of the Starfinder Society, a loose association of scholars and adventurers who travel the galaxy uncovering the secrets of the past. When a fragment of an ancient alien superweapon surfaces in the depths of hyperspace, its discovery sets off a race to find the extraterrestrial doomsday device. Hopping from planet to planet in both the civilized Pact Worlds and beyond, the heroes must contend with both the undead Corpse Fleet and the nihilistic Cult of the Devourer, each of which seeks to acquire the alien artifact for its own purposes. Can the heroes find and destroy the superweapon before their enemies seize control of it, or will the Pact Worlds' sun go dark and cold, a harbinger of dead suns across the galaxy?

Dead Dreams

Dead Dreams
Author: Lewis Sanders
Publisher:
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1998
Genre: Music
ISBN:

From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death

From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death
Author: Caitlin Doughty
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0393249905

A New York Times and Los Angeles Times Bestseller “Doughty chronicles [death] practices with tenderheartedness, a technician’s fascination, and an unsentimental respect for grief.” —Jill Lepore, The New Yorker Fascinated by our pervasive fear of dead bodies, mortician Caitlin Doughty embarks on a global expedition to discover how other cultures care for the dead. From Zoroastrian sky burials to wish-granting Bolivian skulls, she investigates the world’s funerary customs and expands our sense of what it means to treat the dead with dignity. Her account questions the rituals of the American funeral industry—especially chemical embalming—and suggests that the most effective traditions are those that allow mourners to personally attend to the body of the deceased. Exquisitely illustrated by artist Landis Blair, From Here to Eternity is an adventure into the morbid unknown, a fascinating tour through the unique ways people everywhere confront mortality.

Staring at the Sun

Staring at the Sun
Author: Irvin D. Yalom
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2008-03-03
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1925693163

Written in Irvin Yalom’s inimitable story-telling style, Staring at the Sun is a profoundly encouraging approach to the universal issue of mortality. In this magisterial opus, capping a lifetime of work and personal experience, Dr Yalom helps us recognise that the fear of death is at the heart of much of our day-to-day anxiety. This reality is often brought to the surface by an 'awakening experience' — a dream, a loss (such as the death of a loved one, a divorce, or the loss of a job or home), illness, trauma, or ageing. Once we confront our own mortality, Dr Yalom writes, we are inspired to rearrange our priorities, communicate more deeply with those we love, appreciate more keenly the beauty of life, and increase our willingness to take the risks necessary for personal fulfillment. This is a book with tremendous utility, including the provision of techniques for dealing with the most prevalent kinds of fears of death — especially by living in the here and now, and by embracing what Dr Yalom calls ‘rippling’, the influence and impact we all have that has a life beyond our own.

The Source and Mode of Solar Energy Throughout The Universe

The Source and Mode of Solar Energy Throughout The Universe
Author: Heysinger
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2023-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Source and Mode of Solar Energy Throughout the Universe by Heysinger delves into the fascinating subject of solar energy and its various manifestations across the universe. With a scientific and exploratory approach, Heysinger explores the sources, mechanisms, and potential applications of solar energy, shedding light on this crucial aspect of our existence. Key Aspects of the Book The Source and Mode of Solar Energy Throughout the Universe: Exploration of Solar Energy: The book offers an in-depth exploration of solar energy and its origins, examining the various celestial bodies and phenomena that generate and emit solar energy. Heysinger delves into the scientific principles and mechanisms underlying solar energy, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of its nature and significance. Applications and Potential: In addition to discussing the sources and modes of solar energy, the book explores the practical applications and potential benefits of harnessing solar energy. Heysinger examines how solar energy can be harnessed on Earth for power generation, heating, and other sustainable applications. The book also explores the role of solar energy in the broader context of the universe, including its impact on planetary systems and potential for extraterrestrial exploration. Scientific Inquiry and Discovery: Heysinger approaches the subject matter with a scientific mindset, incorporating research, theories, and empirical evidence to support the exploration of solar energy. The book encourages readers to engage in scientific inquiry, fostering a deeper understanding of the universe and our place within it. In Heysinger's thought-provoking book, The Source and Mode of Solar Energy Throughout the Universe, readers embark on an illuminating journey that explores the origins, mechanisms, and applications of solar energy. Heysinger's scientific approach and deep exploration of the subject matter offer readers a comprehensive understanding of solar energy and its significance on both a terrestrial and cosmic scale. This book stands as a testament to Heysinger's passion for scientific inquiry and his dedication to uncovering the mysteries of the universe.

Islands of Space

Islands of Space
Author: John W. Campbell
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2023-06-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation? Though better known as the editor for authors such as Isaac Asimov and Robert Heinlein, John W. Campbell also wrote science fiction under both his own and various pen names. Islands of Space was the second in his Arcot, Morey, and Wade trilogy. Originally published in the spring 1931 edition of Amazing Stories Quarterly, it was later published in book form in 1957. After the events of The Black Star Passes, Arcot, Morey, Wade, and Fuller look for new challenges. Creating a spaceship that can exceed the speed of light, the four of them set out to explore other galaxies.

Arcot, Morey & Wade - Complete Series

Arcot, Morey & Wade - Complete Series
Author: John W. Campbell
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2023-11-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Black Star Passes, Islands of Space & Invaders from the Infinite constitute the Arcot, Morey and Wade trilogy which follows the adventures of the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts Arcot, Wade, and Morey. Their adventures include a sky pirate armed with superior weapons of his own invention, first contact with an alien race and the arrival of an unseen dark sun whose attendant marauders aimed at the very end of civilization.