Challenging atheistic perspectives, this book presents a compelling argument for the existence of a creator through the lens of science. It emphasizes that all life is fundamentally based on information, drawing parallels between DNA's complexity and the notion of a creative intelligence. The author proposes that this intelligence aligns with the biblical concept of "I AM who I AM." By combining scientific evidence with logical reasoning, the text invites readers to explore and deepen their faith, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.
Focusing on the intelligence and espionage activities during Charles II's reign, this book delves into the establishment and operations of the intelligence system under the Secretary of State. It explores the intricacies of local and international intelligence networks, including the innovative use of the Post Office, codes, ciphers, and the roles of spies and informers. Through detailed case studies, it highlights significant spy careers, offering a nuanced view of the covert political landscape of the Restoration era, particularly in the 1660s and 1670s.
The third installment of Alan Marshall's autobiography explores his determination to navigate social and professional challenges amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression. Despite facing unemployment, bankruptcy, and a failed business venture, he embarks on a journey north from Melbourne, encountering colorful characters like vagabonds and sideshow performers. Through gentle humor and poignant storytelling, Marshall captures the resilience required to overcome adversity, painting a vivid portrait of his struggles and the era's hardships.
This guidebook to the Border Country region in Scotland and north
Northumberland contains 46 day walks, 5 long distance routes and 7 town trails
in the broad uncrowded hills of the Southern Uplands, Cheviots, Tweeddale and
Teviotdale, Ettrick Forest and the Tweedsmuir Hills. From gentle ambles to
harder hill walks there are walks here to suit all.
• In September, Alan Marshall's Australian fairy tale Whispering in the Wind, will join the Text Classics list. • A timeless tale from a more innocent era, first published in 1969 at the time of the first moon landing. • Peter lives in a bush hut with Crooked Mick, the greatest horse rider of all time. In order to rescue a beautiful princess from a dragon, Peter takes his horse, Moonlight, and sets out to find her, meeting an assortment of vibrant characters along the way, each one with an important life lesson to impart. • Featuring Australian folk heroes alongside witches, giants and princesses, and a bunyip, this forgotten fairy tale is a story of courage, persistence and humour, and will appeal to readers of all ages. • In 2002, during an ABC Radio National program, author Paul Jennings called Alan Marshall THE GIANT in Australian children's literature. • Marshall's childhood memoir I Can Jump Puddles sold more than three million copies, has been adapted for an award-winning film and an Australian TV series. It has also been translated into several languages. • Marshall's other books include These Are My People and Hammers Over the Anvil, which was made into a 1991 film starring Russell Crowe and Charlotte Rampling. • The Alan Marshall Award for Literature is the children's literature prize in the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards. • With the original line drawings throughout by Jack Newnham.
Population and Society is an undergraduate introduction to population that explains the latest shifts in population studies. The text provides a detailed and completely accessible overview that: - situates demographic aspects of population - births, deaths, migration, disease - within the context of broader social impacts, like work, health and wealth inequalities; - uses illustrative examples from the developed and developing world, avoiding a distinct UK, European or "Western" bias; - is illustrated throughout with pedagogic features, like chapter opening summaries, concluding list of key terms, suggestions for further readings, case study examples ("boxes"), and a glossary and full index. This text will be widely used as the standard and most up-to-date text on population and society for courses in the social sciences.
Focusing on nature-inspired designs, this book showcases a blend of visionary concepts and real-world examples of products, landscapes, and art that embody sustainability. Featuring elegant photographs and drawings, it highlights the outcomes of the Ecomimicry Project, which brings together local artists and ecologists from Western Australia and the Carpathian mountains in Eastern Europe. Alan Marshall's work serves as a manifesto for ecodesign, emphasizing the importance of drawing inspiration from the natural world.
"A stunningly original, lushly illustrated vision for a Green Utopia, published on the 500th anniversary of the original Big Idea. Five hundred years ago a powerful new word was unleashed upon the world when Thomas More published his book Utopia, about an island paradise far away from his troubled land. It was an instant hit, and the literati across Europe couldn't get enough of its blend of social fantasy with a deep desire for a better world. Five hundred years later, Ecotopia 2121 once again harnesses the power of the utopian imagination to confront our current problems, among them climate change, and offer a radical, alternative vision for the future of our troubled planet. Depicting one hundred cities around the globe-from New York to San Francisco, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Beijing, Vienna, Singapore, Cape Town, Abu Dhabi, and Mumbai-Alan Marshall imagines how each may survive and prosper. A striking, full-color scenario painting illustrates each city. The chapters tell how each community has found either a social or technological innovation to solve today's crises. Fifteen American cities are covered. Around the world, urban planners like to tailor scenarios for the year 2020, to take advantage of the metaphor of 20-20 vision. In Ecotopia 2121, the vision may be fuzzy, but its sharp insights, captivating illustrations, and playful storytelling will keep readers coming back again and again"-- Provided by publisher
Transform techniques, particularly Fourier, Hadamard, and Hilbert transforms, play a crucial role in enhancing data acquisition and reduction in chemical experiments, especially those analyzing responses as a function of frequency. This volume aims to inform chemists about these methods, highlighting their historical application in infrared astronomy for improving signal-to-noise ratios. The author, a pioneer in applying these techniques in chemistry, provides insights into their basis, advantages, and a range of applications, reflecting on their evolution since the 1950s.
