Résultats pour "Red" dans Sciences exactes

This, volume 21 of the Chronicles of Canada series, describes the settlement of the Red River Colony by Lord Selkirk, and the struggles it had against the North-West Company. The fledgling settlement eventually became the city of Manitoba. - Summary by TriciaG

“A terrific book, witty and lucid, and brimming with provocative conjectures.” (Wall Street Journal) from the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller Genome Brilliantly written, The Red Queen compels us to rethink everything from the persistence of sexism to the endurance of...

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AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Gulag and the National Book Award finalist Iron Curtain, a revelatory history of one of Stalin's greatest crimes—the consequences of which still resonate today In 1929 Stalin launched his policy of agricultural...

From the Cold War’s frontlines to the battlefields of today, the MiG-29 Fulcrum has carved its name into the history of aerial warfare. Red Bandit pulls you into the cockpit of this legendary jet, delivering a visceral, no-holds-barred chronicle of its battlefield legacy. From its Cold War debut to its modern-day skirmishes, this is the definitive story of a fighter born from the crucible of an East-West rivalry.

Red: A History of the Redhead is the first audiobook to chronicle red hair and redheadedness from prehistory to present day. As both intrepid cultural detective and compelling storyteller, Jacky Colliss Harvey weaves a fascinating history beginning with the moment the redheaded gene made its way out of Africa with the early human diaspora.

At a time when everyone is going green, most people are unaware that the FBI is using anti-terrorism resources to target environmentalists and animal rights activists. The courts are being used to push conventional boundaries of what constitutes "terrorism" and to hit nonviolent activists with disproportionate sentences. Some have faced terrorism charges for simply chalking slogans on the sidewalk.

A Case of Corpses... They piled up so fast that private-eye Johnny Liddell figured he was ahead if he found them still warm. It started when he was hired as baby-sitter to a wildcat. She was blond and beautiful, and stacked better than a deck of marked cards. And she had a cool $200,000 worth of hot diamonds. There was just one hitch. She used bourbon instead of perfume. (Summary by Rear cover, 1955 Dell paperback edition)

The Continental Detective Agency’s Op is sent on a case to Personville. The locals call their town “Poisonville,” and the Op would soon find out why as the bodies start piling up. Dirty cops, gang wars, and hit men are all at play in Dashiell Hammett’s first full-length novel featuring the Continental Op, the original hard-boiled private detective. - Summary by Mark Nelson

Host Julia Cartwright cuts through the hype surrounding red light therapy, examining what peer-reviewed research actually reveals versus what marketers promise. From skin rejuvenation to dubious cure-all claims, she investigates whether this trending wellness treatment delivers real results or just expensive placebo. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Ranger Theo Wilder explores the red fox—North America's most adaptable predator—through behavioral science, tracking craft, and field biology. Discover magnetic snow-pouncing, track-reading intelligence, den season family dynamics, and why this misunderstood canid deserves your wilderness obsession. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Dive into the gripping tale of a young soldiers journey through fear, courage, and self-discovery during the Civil War. Experience the turmoil of battle and the profound questions of bravery and honor as he grapples with his own identity in the face of adversity.

In the heart of the South African wilderness, six men embark on a perilous quest to unearth diamonds and secure their fortunes. They strike a pact to share their newfound wealth equally among themselves or their heirs, with the understanding that any unclaimed shares will revert to the remaining partners should an heir pass away before the time of division. As anticipation builds for the fateful day of January 1st, when the gems are to be divided, an unsettling truth emerges the diamonds are increasingly stained with blood, and the countdown grows ever more ominous... (Summary by Carolin)

In this saga, the events that led to Eirik the Red's banishment to Greenland are chronicled, as well as Leif Eirikson's discovery of Vinland the Good (a place where wheat and grapes grew naturally), after his longboat was blown off-course. By geographical details, this place is surmised to be present-day Newfoundland, and is likely the first European discovery of the American mainland, some five centuries before Christopher Columbus's journey. (Summary from Wikipedia.)

We humans have an extraordinary capacity for compassion—much of it in response to the atrocities we inflict on the planet, its animals, and each other. The popular explanation for this paradox is that we evolved as carnivorous “killer apes,” who gradually curbed our lust for violence (with frequent exceptions) by implementing humane social norms. This explanation is so well worn, especially in the American psyche, that it epitomizes cliché. So, we could be forgiven for believing it, when nearly every word is fiction.

Journey back to 1906 with Kellogg Durland, a journalist who immersed himself in the tumultuous landscape of Russia during a pivotal year in its history. Durlands captivating narrative offers a unique glimpse into the social and political undercurrents that foreshadowed the Russian Revolution of 1917. His vivid observations and experiences reveal the early signs of unrest that would eventually lead to one of the most significant upheavals of the 20th century. This enthralling account not only enriches our understanding of Russias past but also adds depth to the complex tapestry of events that ...

Stendhal, a pen name for a French writer often at odds with English sensibilities, stands alongside literary giants like Balzac and Flaubert. Frequently defying genre classification, he is seen by some as a Romantic and by others as a Modernist, with *Le Rouge et Le Noir* hailed as the first modern novel. One thing is certain this literary masterpiece chronicles the journey of Julien Sorel, a young theology student who is intelligent, handsome, and fiercely ambitious, determined to transcend his humble peasant roots. Stendhal skillfully weaves a satirical narrative filled with passion, ...

Discussions with world leading Scientists in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, AI, Sport and Exercise, Mental Health and plenty of other areas.I'm Eddie, a PhD student at Cambridge, and I'm travelling the UK to sit down with the world's leading researchers. In a time full of misinformation and clickbait headlines, I have never been more confused about what to believe. So, this podcasts attempts to bridge the gap between the people doing the most important research in the world and the people who need to hear it.Welcome to Bridging The Gap!Follow us on socials!@redcap.media

La Plataforma Latinoamericana y del Caribe por la Justicia Climática, en su búsqueda por contribuir a la comprensión e impulsar acciones concretas desde los pueblos y las organizaciones sociales, ha elaborado este Glosario de la Justicia Climática, que tuvo su estreno en 2022. Sin embargo, en el camino nos hemos encontrado con la necesidad de amplificar su uso, abriéndolo a todas las comunidades que les cuesta acceder a la lectura. La versión de Audioglosario de la Justicia Climática busca generar acceso digno y cercano para quienes no pueden ver, quienes les dificulta la lectura y ...

Sacred Red Liquid: The History and Mystery of Blood is a captivating journey into the most vital substance coursing through our veins. From its biological wonders to its profound cultural, historical, and symbolic significance, this book uncovers blood's multifaceted role in shaping humanity.