![]() ![]() ![]() This led to a giant leap in our understanding of the Universe, but the investigation is not over yet. Only lately, has this amazing cosmic sound been unveiled by such experiments as BOOMERANG and MAXIMA and, more recently, by the WMAP satellite. Most cosmological information is encoded in the cosmic background radiation by acoustic oscillations in the dense plasma that filled the primordial Universe: a "music" of the big bang, which cosmologists have long been trying to reconstruct and analyze, in order to distinguish different cosmological models, much like one can distinguish different musical instruments by their timbre and overtones. ![]() ![]() Two Nobel Prizes in Physics have already been awarded for research on the cosmic background radiation: one in 1978 to Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, who first discovered it, the other in 2006, to George Smoot and John Mather, for the results of the COBE satellite. It was serendipitously discovered in 1964, and thoroughly investigated in the last four decades by a large number of experiments. The cosmic microwave background radiation is the afterglow of the big bang: a tenuous signal, more than 13 billion years old, which carries the answers to many of the questions about the nature of our Universe. ![]()
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![]() For Leo, an Italian championship swimmer, this kind of purpose is a reason to go on after losing his family. With Earth irreparably damaged, the future of the human race rests on their shoulders. Overnight, they become global celebrities in contention for one of the six slots to travel to Europa-Jupiter's moon-and establish a new colony, leaving their planet forever. When Leo and Naomi are drafted, along with twenty-two of the world's brightest teenagers, into the International Space Training Camp, their lives are forever changed. This is the next must-read for fans of Illuminae and The Martian. ![]() ![]() Set in the near future, this action-packed YA novel-already optioned by Sony Pictures-will take readers out of this world and on a quest to become one of six teens sent on a mission to Jupiter's moon. ![]() ![]() ![]() There is, however, not a shred of reciprocation. Hans enjoys listening to the more erudite man expound on friendship, and doesn’t begrudge him the armfuls of flowers and herbs to which he helps himself from Hans’ garden. The former is the most blatant social commentary of Wilde’s fables, contrasting the wealthy and pompous Hugh the miller with Hans the gardener. They’re well matched, both bleak and with a broad cynical streak, yet very entertaining. Artistically this has been a great success to date, and we’re here presented with The Devoted Friend and The Nightingale and the Rose. Craig Russell, six years after the last, indicated a plan to transfer them all to comic format. Oscar Wilde wrote nine fairy tales in total, and the appearance of this fourth graphic novel of adaptations from P. ![]() ![]() ![]() Panicked by her failing math grade, Juliette agrees to help Troy in exchange for private tutoring sessions. Desperate to appear taken, Troy begs Juliette to pretend to be his girlfriend. 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The three novels feature two adolescents, Todd Hewitt and Viola Eade, who encounter various moral issues and high stakes as the planet around them erupts into war. The series is named after a line in the first book: "The Noise is a man unfiltered, and without a filter, a man is just chaos walking." The series consists of a trilogy of novels and three short stories. It is set in a dystopian world where all living creatures can hear each other's thoughts in a stream of images, words, and sounds called Noise. Print ( hardcover and paperback), e-book, audiobookĬhaos Walking is a young adult science fiction series written by American-British novelist Patrick Ness. Young adult science fiction, dystopian adventure ![]() ![]() ![]() We would entertain a refund, only on the below condition/conditions are full-filled: In A Talent for Murder, Andrew Wilson ingeniously explores Agatha Christie’s odd ten-day disappearance in 1926 and weaves an utterly compelling and convincing story around this still unsolved mystery involving the world’s bestselling novelist. Writing about murder is a far cry from committing a crime, and Agatha must use every ounce of her cleverness and resourcefulness to thwart an adversary determined to exploit her expertise and knowledge about the act of murder to kill on his behalf. But, before then, you are going to disappear.” So begins a terrifying sequence of events-for her rescuer is no guardian angel, rather he is a blackmailer of the most insidious, manipulative kind. She feels a light touch on her back, causing her to lose her balance, then a sense of someone pulling her to safety from the rush of the incoming train. Unless you want the whole world to learn about your husband and his mistress.”Īgatha Christie, in London to visit her literary agent, is boarding a train, preoccupied with the devastating knowledge that her husband is having an affair. ![]() In this tantalizing new novel, Christie’s mysterious ten-day disappearance serves as the starting point for a gripping novel, in which Christie herself is pulled into a case of blackmail and murder. ![]() Discover the real-life mystery centered on the queen of crime herself: Agatha Christie. ![]() ![]() ![]() Like the book, the production is ingeniously conceived. There’s a strong current of sentimentality that makes this very much a story for those on the outside looking in, which perhaps has been exaggerated by the crudities of adaptation to the stage. This means that narrative and dialogue have been imported wholesale and given theatrical dress-ups. ![]() The production is an artfully conceived and skilfully manifested adaptation, which remains, as playwright Simon Stephens himself says, “loyal” to the book. It was a hit before it even opened, with the entire season sold out. What could possibly go wrong? As far as the rapturous opening night audience was concerned, not much. A lauded production that began in London’s Cottesloe Theatre and ended up playing seasons in the West End and Broadway, it has been brought to Melbourne by the MTC and Arts Centre Melbourne.Ī much beloved bestselling book, adapted for the stage by a remarkable contemporary playwright for the National Theatre. The National Theatre’s stage adaptation is the Melbourne Theatre Company’s headline act for 2018. ![]() ![]() ![]() Paul's former adviser at Oxford, Professor Rossi, became obsessed with researching Dracula and was convinced that he remained alive. Her widowed father, Paul, reluctantly provides pieces of a chilling story it seems this ominous little book has a way of forcing itself on its owners, with terrifying results. The book is ancient, blank except for a sinister woodcut of a dragon and the word "Drakulya," but it's the letters tucked inside, dated 1930 and addressed to "My dear and unfortunate successor," that really pique her curiosity. ![]() In 1972, a 16-year-old American living in Amsterdam finds a mysterious book in her diplomat father's library. THE HISTORIAN Elizabeth KostovaĬonsidering the recent rush of door-stopping historical novels, first-timer Kostova is getting a big launch-fortunately, a lot here lives up to the hype. A review with a blue-tinted title indicates a book of unusual commercial interest that hasn't received a starred review. A starred review indicates a book of outstanding quality. ![]() ![]() ![]() Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864, leaving behind his wife and their three children. A political appointment took Hawthorne and family to Europe before returning to The Wayside in 1860. The Scarlet Letter was published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels. The couple moved to The Old Manse in Concord, Massachusetts, later moving to Salem, the Berkshires, then to The Wayside in Concord. He worked at a Custom House and joined a Transcendentalist Utopian community, before marrying Peabody in 1842. In 1837, he published Twice-Told Tales and became engaged to painter and illustrator Sophia Peabody the next year. Hawthorne anonymously published his first work, a novel titled Fanshawe, in 1828. Shortly after graduating from Bowdoin College, Hathorne changed his name to Hawthorne. He is seen as a key figure in the development of American literature for his tales of the nation's colonial history. Nathaniel Hawthorne was a 19th century American novelist and short story writer. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Laura grew up in New York City, and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two children. Laura Freeman has illustrated several books for young readers, including the Nikki and Deja and Carver Chronicles series, and Natalie's Hair Was Wild, which she also wrote. She is a former elementary school teacher and lives in Los Angeles, California. wait to show off his flat-ground Ollies at a friends birthday party at the skate park. OverDrive: ebooks, audiobooks, and more for libraries and schools Media Skateboard Party Skateboard Party ebook The Carver Chronicles By Karen English Format ISBN Find this title in Libby, the library reading app by OverDrive.Her novels have been praised for their accessible writing, authentic characters, and satisfying storylines. Title details for Skateboard Party by Karen English - Available. Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winner and the author of It All Comes Down to This, a Kirkus Prize Finalist, as well as the Nikki and Deja and The Carver Chronicles series. "Richard can't wait to show off his skills at a friend's skateboard birthday party, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans" ![]() |