Ron Miller je uznávaným autorom a ilustrátorom, ktorý sa špecializuje na vesmír, astronautiku a sci-fi. Jeho práca sa vyznačuje snahou nadchnúť mladých čitateľov pre vedu, najmä prostredníctvom kníh pre mladých dospelých. Miller je tiež rešpektovaným odborníkom na dielo Julesa Vernea a ranú históriu letov do vesmíru. Jeho umelecké dielo, ktoré zahŕňa ilustrácie pre filmy, dizajn poštových známok a medzinárodné vesmírne umelecké výstavy, je zastúpené v popredných svetových zbierkach.
The Story of NASA
The book traces NASA's evolution from its origins following the Space Race to its current role as a leader in global space exploration. It highlights the agency's contributions to scientific discovery, technological advancements, and its efforts in fostering international partnerships, showcasing the impact of space exploration on society and the world.
Exploring the whimsical side of home improvement, this book delves into the humorous and imaginative aspects of preparing your home for fantastical threats like werewolves. It blends practical advice on siding materials with playful anecdotes and creative solutions, making it an entertaining read for those interested in home renovation and fantasy lore. The unique premise invites readers to consider unconventional scenarios while offering insights into home protection and design.
Exploring deep space reveals remnants from the solar system's formation, providing crucial insights into its origins. Recent discoveries made by astronomers, particularly with the New Horizons spacecraft, enhance our understanding of the sun and planets, uncovering the mysteries of our cosmic neighborhood.
This collection of interviews showcases the insights of legendary directors from Hollywood's golden age, spanning the 1930s to the 1960s. It features conversations with iconic figures like Frank Capra, Alfred Hitchcock, and Robert Wise, revealing behind-the-scenes stories of classic films. The authors also highlight the struggles and achievements of marginalized filmmakers, offering a broader perspective on the industry's history. Rich in anecdotes and personal reflections, the book is a treasure trove for film and television enthusiasts.
Exploring the intriguing idea that moons are prime candidates for hosting alien life, this book delves into the scientific rationale behind this perspective. It examines various celestial bodies in our solar system, highlighting their unique environments and potential for supporting life. Through engaging research and compelling arguments, the author encourages readers to reconsider our search for extraterrestrial beings, emphasizing the importance of moons in the quest for understanding life beyond Earth.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER Canada's most verbally virtuosic comic makes his literary debut—and he's just as richly, gloriously funny on the page as on stage. His legion of fans—the ones who ensure his every show the length and breadth of Canada is sold out—recognize Ron James as one of the great stand-ups of his generation. His seemingly improvisational flights of fancy—no two shows are ever the same—are crammed with inventive phrase-making, feature a voluminous vocabulary, and put every word into the service of uproarious comedy. He sounds like a man born to write a great book—and now at last he has. But this is a book he has been writing for most of his life, in his head, in his car, while driving from gig to gig. In All Over the Map, Ron has brilliantly captured the voice that has enthralled millions on stage and screen. He also lets up a little on the usually relentless laughs (though there are still plenty of those) to reveal a new dimension to his beloved showbiz character. His hilarious reminiscences of growing up in Nova Scotia and his early struggles as an aspiring comic, his reveries on such topics as family, country, celebrity and lessons learned from myriad chance encounters will deepen our appreciation for this great comic and win him many new fans in his new role as author.
Set against the backdrop of 1950s comic book crime publications, this work delves into the gritty and sensationalized world of that era. It captures the essence of the time with vivid storytelling, exploring themes of morality, crime, and the allure of the underworld. The narrative is infused with a nostalgic yet critical lens on the impact of these comics on society, making it a compelling read for fans of vintage crime stories and cultural commentary.
„Dvadsaťtisíc míľ pod morom“ (v origináli: Vingt milles lieues sous les mers) je asi jeden z najznámejších vedecko-fantastických románov Julesa Verna. Koncom devätnásteho storočia sa vo vodách svetových morí a oceánov začínajú diať podivuhodné veci. Na mnohých miestach „čosi“ poškodzuje ba aj potápa lode. Na verejnosti sa prevláda názor, že všetky tieto záhady má na svedomí neznáma morská príšera. Keď je raz napadnutá dôležitá medzinárodná loď, zistí sa že diera, ktorú údajne vytvorila príšera má tvar pravidelného trojuholníka. Na rozlúštenie tejto záhady je vyslaná loď Abraham Lincoln. Výpravu tvorí vedec Pierre Aronnax – profesor parížskeho múzea, jeho asistent Conseil a slávny „kráľ harpunárov“ – Kanaďan Ned Land. Loď mieri do Tichého oceánu k Japonsku. Ale príšera si nenechá ujsť túto príležitosť a zaútočí nárazom aj na Abraháma Lincolna. Arronax, Conseil aj Ned pri útoku spadnú z lode do oceánu a pristanú na "príšere". Po čase zistia, že je to len veľká plechová konštrukcia, ktorú riadi záhadný kapitán Nemo.
Die weltbekannte Science-Fiction-Geschichte von Jules Verne erzählt die Abenteuer von Professor Aronnax, seinem Assistenten Conseil und dem Harpunier Ned Land auf der Nautilus, dem fantastischen Unterseeboot des rätselhaften Kapitän Nemo. Faszinierende Illustrationen und Fotografien sowie sachkundige Texte erklären die technischen Hintergründe von Vernes Zukunftsvision und führen in die beeindruckende Unterwasserwelt und an die anderen geheimnisvollen Schauplätze der Geschichte.
