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What exactly are UFOs? How do they look? How often have they been sighted? And what is the history behind them? What in the World are UFOs? provides a closer look at these foreign vessels, which have been seen in the sky since the 1940s. This book details the background, discovery, scientific research, theories, and opinions surrounding UFOs. The chapters delve deeper into early sightings and significance, including a discussion of UFOs that ventures beyond their fictional depiction.
Decoding the Antikythera Mechanism: Mystery of the Ancient World provides a detailed look at The Antikythera Mechanism, an Ancient Greek mechanical device described as the "oldest example of an analogue computer". The chapters delve into the discovery of the Antikythera Mechanism, its mechanism of action, and its importance today. The book was written under the guidance of Dr. Austin Mardon, recipient of the Order of Canada.
Located on the west coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, the Callanish Stones have astounded people since their erection 5,000 years ago. From hypotheses of their purpose to theories about their construction, there are still many questions of the monument that remain unsolved. Who could have built such a large and unique megalithic structure and with what tools? What are the fascinating legends and propositions behind their significance? What relationship do the stones have with Viking rituals and our current society? In this book, we explore the rich history and secrets behind the mysterious stones.
Louis Leakey is an important part of history and all his discoveries are still a huge part of the world today. This book covers his discoveries extensively while paying close attention to detail. There are many controversies surrounding Louis Leakey and paleoanthropology that are explored while also staying true to the events that occurred in history. Pop culture and the emerging future of paleoanthropology were different topics that were covered in the writing of this informative book.
The Rhesus factor is an important blood type. Rh disease is a disease of the blood that affects pregnant women and causes fetal death in around 276 fetuses of every 100,00 that are born. In this book, we will be discussing how Rh disease works, the history behind Rh disease, and how societal, economic and cultural factors affect Rh disease prevalence.
COVID-19 has created a truly unprecedented world in which digital technology has been thrust to the forefront of everyone's lives. As in-person conversations become fewer and online conversations grow day by day, people begin to wonder: is it possible to create and maintain real, meaningful connections through digital technology? Virtual Masks and Artificial Hand Sanitizers: Digital Connection in a Time of COVID-19 tackles this question through three sections of study: methods of communication throughout historical crises, the benefits and detriments of some of the most popular digital media available to us today, and through a dive into communication theories relating to digital media and technology. Through in-depth discussion and fascinating case studies, readers will begin to understand some of the complex issues shaping our connections with the people around us, and the ways in which those connections are impacted by the digital technology that has become a quintessential part of our daily lives.
Austin Mardon with the help of Gillian Kabarchuk, Olivia Lakey, and Grace Werner explore the life of Austin Mardon and a world living with schizophrenia.
In Jonathan's mind, turning ten means he's all grown up! But he is put to the test when his father leaves on a business trip for a whole week, leaving Jonathan to care for his mentally ill mother and troublesome little sister?-?all while starting at a new school in a new neighborhood with no friends at all. Soon, everything starts to go wrong. Determined to prove that he is a grownup and can make good decisions, Jonathan sets out to return things to normal before his father's return. Can he do it in time? Each book in the Mental Illness Awareness series will highlight and focus on a specific mental disorder. The primary goal of these books are not to teach or relay the symptoms of these mental disorders, but to examine how the main characters, who are children, react and come to terms with the diagnosis of a family member. Ultimately, this series aims to help children who are dealing with mental illness find solace, comfort, and common ground in the struggles of the children within these stories.
