Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know: Easy Studies of the Earth and the Stars for Any Time and Place is a captivating and accessible introduction to the wonders of our planet and the universe beyond, designed especially for young readers and curious minds of all ages. Authored by Julia Ellen Rogers, this classic work invites children to explore the fascinating phenomena of the natural world, from the mysteries of the soil beneath our feet to the dazzling expanse of the night sky. The book...

The HauntingThe House of Elyria, with its majestic spires and radiant aura, has always been a symbol of peace and protection in the realm. But as dusk settles on one fateful evening, an eerie silence engulfs its hallowed halls. Claire, the realm's most promising young sorceress, finds herself haunted by whispers from the shadows, pulling her into an abyss of forgotten lore.The night is alive with more than just the usual enchantments. Specters of the past, ...

This volume celebrates the bicentennial of Joseph Smith's 1820 First Vision of the Father and the Son, a founding event in the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ. Contributors examine the various accounts of the vision, the religious excitement prevalent in the region, the question that prompted Joseph to enter the grove, the powers of darkness that assailed him, and the natural environment and ultimate preservation of the Sacred Grove. This volume brings together some of the finest...

New and Original Theories of the Great Physical Forces by Henry Raymond Rogers is a groundbreaking scientific treatise first published in 1884, offering a bold re-examination of the fundamental forces that govern the universe. In this ambitious work, Rogers challenges the prevailing scientific doctrines of his time, presenting innovative hypotheses about the nature and interrelation of gravity, electricity, magnetism, heat, and light. Drawing upon a wide array of experimental observations ...

Joseph Rogers, M.D.: Reminiscences of a Workhouse Medical Officer is a compelling and candid memoir that offers a rare, firsthand account of the grim realities of Victorian England’s workhouse system. Written by Dr. Joseph Rogers, a pioneering physician and social reformer, the book chronicles his experiences as a medical officer in various London workhouses during the mid-19th century. Rogers exposes the appalling conditions endured by the poor and sick, detailing the neglect, bureaucrati...

A multitude of land and sea adventures await in these two popular destinations, with their pristine rivers and forests and watchable wildlife. This comprehensive guide takes in all kinds of activities here hiking in Fundy National Park, sea kayaking, biking the Confederation Trail, sightseeing at Flowerpot Rocks. It covers all the basics, too: accommodations, restaurants, travel tips, cultural events and more. Barbara & Stillman Rogers are the authors of Hunter's monumental guide Adventure G...

This is drawn from our much larger guide to all the Atlantic Provinces. Hiking, trout and salmon fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, cycling, kayaking, exploring, puffin spotting � discover all these adventures and more in a world of pristine waters, rugged slopes, breathtaking seascapes, sophisticated cities, historic towns and remote wilderness areas. The book also offers details on the local wildlife, including moose, caribou, bears, seals and whales. Complete restaurant and hotel information. ...

'A rare gift . . . The story he has to tell may be a thrilling one but not every historian could tell it so thrillingly.' Financial Times'Magnificently rip-roaring history . . . Bursting with colour and excitement.' Dominic SandbrookAs remarkable as Columbus and the conquistador expeditions, the history of Portuguese exploration is now almost forgotten. But Portugal's navigators cracked the code of the Atlantic winds, launched the expedition of Vasc...

From his earliest days buying Canada’s first FM radio station, CHFI, to developing Rogers Cable, Media and Wireless, Relentless tells the true story of the man who stood alone among Canada’s all-time business giants. Relentless is the amazing story of a young man who overcame the early death of his father—which cost the family a burgeoning radio business—to establish and nurture one of the biggest communications companies in North America. Relentless, published m...

"Philosophy's the 'love of wisdom', can be approached in two ways: by doing it, or by studying how it has been done," so writes the eminent philosopher Roger Scruton. In this user-friendly book, he chooses to introduce philosophy by doing it. Taking the discipline beyond theory and "intellectualism," he presents it in an empirical, accessible, and practical light. The result is not a history of the field but a vivid, energetic, and personal account to guide the reader making his or her own...

**From Nobel prize-winner Roger Penrose, this groundbreaking book is for anyone "who is interested in the world, how it works, and how it got here" (**New York Journal of Books).Penrose presents a new perspective on three of cosmology’s essential questions: What came before the Big Bang? What is the source of order in our universe? And what cosmic future awaits us?He shows how the expected fate of our ever-accelerating and expanding universe—heat d...

"For a Breath I Tarry" by Roger Zelazny is a captivating science fiction short story that explores the themes of artificial intelligence, humanity, and the pursuit of knowledge. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans have become extinct, this Hugo Nominated story follows Frost, an advanced AI who has gained sentience and is the sole inhabitant of a vast underground complex. Frost's primary objective is to understand and replicate human emotions, he becomes obsessed with the concept o...