Résultats pour "Atom" dans Littérature, romans et fiction

“This is not a book to promote tranquility, and readers in quest of peace of mind should look elsewhere,” writes Paul Fussell in the foreword to this original, sharp, tart, and thoroughly engaging work. The celebrated author focuses his lethal wit on habitual euphemizers, artistically...

Steffen Kopetzkys spannungsvoller Roman über die Jagd nach der Atomtechnik, die Spur eines Phantoms – und einen Mann, der zwischen Schuld, Liebe und Hoffnung steht. London zu Beginn des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Eigentlich will Simon Batley nie wieder mit dem britischen Geheimdienst zu tun haben. Jahre zuvor, als Physikstudent in Berlin, arbeitete er ihm zu, naiv und undercover. Es führte zu einer Katastrophe, die Batley nie verstand, auch seine große Liebe zu seiner Kommilitonin Hedi von Treyden endete jäh. Doch der Krieg ändert alles.

Courtes fictions écrites à quatre mains, qui vous transporteront dans des univers variés, explorant les relations humaines avec une sensibilité féminine d'un côté et l'humour noir au masculin de l'autre. De l'ancien criminel qui revient à ses vieilles habitudes pour mieux se sauver, de la dame dont le métier tranquille va se révéler plus dangereux qu'elle le pensait et même du monstre mythique qui a un regain de conscience, bienvenue dans mon monde, un monde riche en personnages pauvres... La nostalgie, la perte, les relations, la famille sont parmi des thèmes récurrents que j'explore.

I woke up with nothing. No name. No past. No memories. Just a body full of scars and a single, burning instinct: finish the mission I don’t remember starting. The world outside is a wasteland. A place called The Zone, where radiation still clings to the air and the people are ruled by something called The Authority. I’m told I’m dangerous. I’m treated like a threat. But no one will tell me why. Not even him. Captain Lance Kang. Cold. Controlled. Feared. He watches me with restrained violence and impossible familiarity—like he knows something about me I don’t. I shouldn’t trust him.

Vor der Küste Nordkoreas wird ein amerikanisches Atom-U-Boot entdeckt und versenkt. Einen Tag später stirbt der chinesische Botschafter in Washington bei einem Attentat. Zwei Angriffe in vierundzwanzig Stunden, keine Spur, kein Bekennerschreiben — und in Nordkorea wird eine Waffe...

New Year 1988/1989: A theatre student, a taxi driver, a partisan, and a crook join a detective's family in Kiev for an ill-fated reunion. They and the Soviet nation face a violent reckoning as old secrets and fugitive hopes emerge. Sequel to The Girl in the Water in the award-winning series Next Year's Snow.

Henry “Hank” Howard had a plan: finish his groundbreaking serum, impress his demanding future father-in-law, and propose to the love of his life. But when a late-night mugging leaves him rattled—and the experiment finally turns purple—Hank makes a desperate choice that changes everything. Now, when he loses his temper, Hank transforms into something else: huge, unstoppable… and bright purple.

Jumping to alternate realities sounds great, if you're in control. But what if you're not? What if you're propelled away from the people and places you love the most in the blink of an eye? And what if these involuntary journeys happen because your neurochemistry is different, and your brain works differently? Beautiful, compassionate, and resourceful as she is, this is Rea's problem. A latina trans woman and an academic, she is beloved by a tight circle of friends, who fully accept her without knowing the cause of her disappearances.

Dive into the fascinating world of atoms with ABC of Atoms, a concise yet enlightening introduction to the building blocks of matter. This engaging book explores not only the fundamental particles that make up our universe but also the groundbreaking physics theories that were emerging at the time. Perfect for curious minds and aspiring scientists alike, it simplifies complex concepts and makes them accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Join us on a journey through the microcosm that shapes everything around us!

A simple golden ring reveals more than anyone could imagine. When a chemist examines it under a microscope, he unexpectedly stumbles upon a vibrant sub atomic realm. Within this captivating world, he sees a beautiful young girl who sparks his curiosity and sets him on an extraordinary adventure. Armed with newly developed chemicals that allow him to change his size, he and three friends embark on a thrilling journey into this minute universe. As they navigate the wonders and dangers of this hidden world, they encounter challenges that test their courage and friendship. Will they uncover the ...

When the Atoms Failed by John W. Campbell, Jr. is a visionary science fiction adventure that pits humanity against a devastating Martian threat in a high-stakes battle of science, willpower, and survival. Set in the early atomic age, this gripping tale follows Stephen Waterson, a brilliant inventor who constructs the revolutionary spaceship Terrestrian to confront an alien menace wielding the terrifying power of atomic energy.

Step into the golden era of imagination with Essential Golden Age Science Fiction Short Stories, a powerful collection of visionary tales from the masters who defined modern sci-fi. Featuring unforgettable stories by Ray Bradbury, Frank Herbert, John W. Campbell Jr., Robert Sheckley, Murray Leinster, and E. E. Smith, this anthology captures the bold ideas, cosmic wonder, and speculative brilliance that shaped an entire genre.

As a child growing up in Maine, Shandon Ray realized that he had a connection to the substances that made up the world around him unlike anyone else seemed to have. For fear of becoming a total outcast, he kept this secret to himself and did very little to expand upon his strange ability. As an adult, he’ll need to expose himself for what he really is and learn to harness these abilities quickly in order to help save the planet from an all-out invasion by aliens.

Personable, good looking, and a whiz at physics, graduate student Allan Diffenduffer "Duff" Bogan has a bright future ahead of him. But while staying at the home of an invalid widow in Florida, Duff makes a discovery that freezes his blood: a cache of uranium hidden in the locked closet of a fellow guest. The FBI is initially skeptical, but Duff knows all too well what his findings portend.

New Thought visionary Charles Fillmore demonstrates how the thoughts on your mind at this very instant possess greater power then other force ever known. Early in the atomic age, Fillmore intuited that the awesome energy unleashed by the splitting of the atom is synonymous with the mental power inherent in the lives of every individual. Using Biblical analysis, personal experiences, mystical insight, and practical reasoning, Fillmore unlocks the master key to existence to show that there is only one great power in the universe, and one great source: the Infinite Mind.

In Zoom, Bob Berman explores how motion shapes every aspect of the universe, literally from the ground up. With an informative and entertaining style and a knack for distilling the wondrous, Berman spans astronomy, geology, biology, meteorology, and the history of science, uncovering how clouds stay aloft, how the earth's rotation curves a home run's flight, and why a mosquito's familiar whine resembles a telephone's dial tone.

Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 - March 28, 1969 was an American military officer and statesman who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe and achieved the five-star rank as General of the Army.

Is It Too Late to Quit: The Royal Flush Chronicles” is a tabletop GURPS campaign podcast blending thrilling storytelling, meta comedy, and hilarious banter. Join the Royal Flush mercenary group, led by a mysterious mage, as they tackle high-stakes missions and unravel why their benefactor can’t revive souls. Produced by Cosmic Atom Sound Studios and featuring music by iDream Beats, every episode promises action, drama, and laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carson Woodard and Michael Vaughn Green deep dive into influential comic arcs and their creators. Exploring the history of the book, the individuals who worked on the book and how those comics changed an entire industry.

Little Atoms is a weekly show about books, with authors in conversation. Produced and presented by Neil Denny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.