A rich, complex and engaging account of Cook's voyages across the Pacific, from actor and raconteur Sam Neill.Captain James Cook first set sail to the Pacific in 1768, just over 250 years ago. These vast waters, one third of the earth's surface, were uncharted but not unknown. A rich diversity of people and cultures navigated, traded, lived and fought here for thousands of years. Before Cook, the Pacific was disconnected from the power and ideas of Europe, Asia and...

A folktale that seeks to instill in children a deeper understanding of the Universe and its role in the saga of life's end and eternal renewal. This book will both entertain and inspire parents and their children to seek a deeper understanding of both the spiritual and scientific side of the universe and its role in the creation and destruction of stars and planets.

This work examines the career of Metropolitan Petros (Astyfides) of Astoria (1915-1997), the founder of St. Markella’s Cathedral and first bishop of the Church of the Genuine Orthodox Christians of America (also known as the Greek Old Calendarist Church). Metropolitan Petros’s life spans the entire history of the Old Calendar movement and many of its major challenges, crises, and turning-points are reflected in his life. Therefore, he represents a microcosm of the movement, and study of hi...

The Harmony of Friendship: Phish's Secret to Four Decades of Success explores the incredible journey of the legendary jam band Phish, delving into their unique approach to music and the powerful bonds that have kept them together for four decades. With exclusive insights from Trey Anastasio, this book uncovers the secrets behind Phish's enduring success, their commitment to improvisation, and the vibrant community they have built.Benefits of reading this book:In-depth Insig...

With over 110 million viewers every year, the Super Bowl is one of the most watched television events in the United States. The final showdown between the two best football teams in the NFL attracts some of the biggest musicians to perform at the half-time show. But the Super Bowl is more than just a spectacle – it’s a high-stakes game to win the championship and claim a place in history. Go back in time and relive all the magic from years past – from excruciating fumbles to game winning p...

Who HQ rolls out the red carpet for Where Is Hollywood?--the film capital of the world.Developed in the 1880s by Midwesterners looking for a sunny winter getaway, Hollywood was a small housing development outside still-small Los Angeles. But everything changed in the early 1900s when filmmakers from New York flocked to the area, where they could make movies without having to pay Thomas Edison's patent fee. It didn't hurt that the weather was perfect, too. Readers w...

3D image reconstruction is used in many fields, such as medicine, entertainment, and computer science. This highly demanded process comes with many challenges, such as images becoming blurry by atmospheric turbulence, getting snowed with noise, or becoming damaged within foreign regions. It is imperative to remain well-informed with the latest research in this field. Recent Advances in 3D Imaging, Modeling, and Reconstruction is a collection of innovative research on the methods and common...

In an era defined by technological breakthroughs, shifting power dynamics, and growing societal expectations, governance, society, and geopolitics undergo critical transformations. Institutions now face demands for agility and inclusion, while communities deal with new forms of identity, inequality, and civic engagement. Geopolitical competition increases as states and non-state actors navigate a world that is both interconnected and complex. Together, these forces reshape how authority is...

This book explores how State capitalism affects and reshapes international investment law. It sheds new light on the various ways States actively influence business and commercial activity globally by using sovereign investors such as state-owned enterprises and sovereign wealth funds or pension funds. With a diverse group of contributors from a broad range of countries, the book offers a fresh and timely look into the fundamentals of State capitalism, focusing in particular on its actors ...

Greek Jewry has a unique history in Europe. Greek Judaism is possibly the oldest faith on the continent. The Hellenized Romaniotes, the Sephardim from the western Mediterranean and the Ashkenazim from central Europe created a mosaic of communities across the country, each one with its own fascinating history and tradition. Thessaloniki, the ' Jerusalem of the Balkans' , Ioannina, the capital of the Romaniotes, Larissa, Volos, Patra, Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Athens, and many others. These Jewi...

The field of economic geography and spatial planning bridges theoretical insights and practical applications to better understand how economic activities are distributed across space. By examining the spatial dimensions of economic behavior such as location choices and regional disparities, scholars and planners can develop strategies that promote balanced growth and sustainable development. These methods can translate into concrete planning and policy decisions and inform a more integrate...

In a realm shaped by ancient fire and shattered by the legendary Sundering, fate awakens in the most unlikely of places.When Edward—a quiet boy from a remote mountain village—is torn from his home by the ruthless warriors of Castlemar, he believes his life is over. Instead, it begins. Within him sleeps a power older than kings, older than the mountain itself: a sliver of the Light Flame, long thought lost to myth. And that power is waking.But in Castlemar, a darker force ri...