Results for "Gold, Thomas"

Foreword by Freeman Dyson; (1) Our Garden of Eden; (2) Life at the Borders; (3) The Deep-Earth Gas Theory; (4) Evidence for Deep-Earth Gas; (5) Resolviong the Petroleum Paradox; (6) The Siljan Experiment; (7) Extending the Theory; (8) Rethinking Earthquakes; (9) The Origin of Life; (10) What Next? /...

No other book comes even close to proposing that there is a huge mass of life living within the earth, that it is sustained in its sunless and airless subterranean environment by hydrocarbons, and that those hydrocarbons--natural gas and petroleum--are not fossil fuels but a primordial basic...

Thomas Gold (1920-2004) had a curious mind that liked to solve problems. He was one of the most remarkable astrophysicists in the second half of the twentieth century, and he attracted controversy throughout his career. Based on a full-length autobiography left behind by Thomas Gold, this book was...

The contributors to this volume discuss the similarities and differences between Taiwan's Sunflower Movement and Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement. The topics range from movement leadership and political party formation to tourism and art. Perspectives from both the social sciences and humanities are...

Guanxi, loosely translated as "social connections," or "social networks," is among the most important, talked about, and studied phenomena in China today. Guanxi lies at the heart of China's social order, its economic structure, and its changing institutional landscape. It is considered important in...

Guanxi, loosely translated as "social connections," or "social networks," is among the most important, talked about, and studied phenomena in China today. Guanxi lies at the heart of China's social order, its economic structure, and its changing institutional landscape. It is considered important in...

Clarke County, Virginia, was formed from Frederick County in 1836. Situated at the northern end of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Clarke County can claim a history that is rich with the exploits of the gallant men who saw action there during the American Civil War. It was out of a desire to...

Metal Detecting. An Incredibly Informative and Detailed Guide. Perfect for Beginners.

Covering everything that those new to metal detecting need to know. You will get the enormous benefit of the author's vast knowledge and experience.

Easy to read, topics include:

Choosing a Metal Detector. This...

Explores the application of constructivist theory to international relations. The text examines the relevance of constructivism for empirical research, focusing on some of the key issues of contemporary international politics: ethnic and national identity; gender; and political economy.

This study examines entrepreneur profiles and the patterns of business development. The contributors then use the social science disciplines to find the criteria for the survival and success of independant businesses, shedding light on the "transition from socialism".