Earth Systems

John suddenly returns home after being abducted and spending 6 years on Franesh, another world. Now he's home and he's brought the "Quest System" along with him. This "Quest System" allows those with it to complete quests assigned by the system to earn EXP and even Attribute Points. Sounds cool right? Except, now dungeons are appearing all over the world and only a few people that were summoned to other worlds, and returned from them, have the power to defeat them. Amid all of these strange, new occurrences, John attempts to reconnect with his former life and his family, but that may prove ...

The 'Quest System' continues to open up more and more dungeon portals on Earth, but luckily, 100 plus people with the system spread throughout the world have managed to keep the world from devolving into chaos...so far. However, the difficulty of the dungeons are beginning to rise, and the need for more 'Quest System' users is rising, while the level of atmospheric magic continues to increase. With the increased number of dungeon portals that have started to appear, John decides that it would be a good idea to recruit some new people to run the ever increasing dungeons. After getting some ...

Making earth science accessible and entertaining, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works - and how we can protect it - from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving listeners of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.

Everything is going according to plan. Ivan Susanin has successfully installed a beacon in the undead territory and returned home. The situation changes when the next mission to the city of goblins is delayed, while his home planet becomes the battleground. Monsters invade Earth, and Ivan must become one of the leaders and unite the players under his banner, albeit within the borders of his own country. If circumstances demand that he discloses his identity and cooperates with the authorities, so be it! Modern weapons and equipment, instructors, financing, and protection by law....

Power system protection systems have three basic components: Instrument transformers, Relays, Circuit breakers The function of the CT is to reproduce in its secondary winding a current I’ that is proportional to the primary current I. The CT converts primary currents in the kiloamp range to secondary currents in the 0–5 ampere range for convenience of measurement. The function of the relay is to discriminate between normal operation and fault conditions. The OC relay in Figure 2 has an operating coil, which is connected to the CT secondary winding, and a set of contacts. When I’ ...

Fire is rarely out of the headlines, from large natural wildfires raging across the Australian or Californian countrysides to the burning of buildings such as the disasters of Grenfell tower and Notre Dame. Fire on these scales can represent a serious risk to human life and property. But the advent of fire made and controlled by humans also represented a crucial point in our evolution, allowing us to cook our food, forge our weapons, and warm our homes.

The Human Idea delves into humanity's quest for understanding. The book challengs the reader to reconsider the foundations of human existence by examining the intricate tapestry of life that predates us. With a blend of scientific insight and philosophical exploration, the book reveals how the fundamental principles of survival, honed over billions of years, can guide people in navigating the complexities of modern life. Discover The Ecosystem of Life: Understand the interconnectedness of all living beings and the evolutionary journey that has shaped our existence. The Power of Ideas: Learn...

Since its 2009 launch, the Kepler satellite has discovered more than 2,000 exoplanets, or planets outside our solar system. More exoplanets are being discovered all the time, remarkable in their variety. Astronomer Michael Summers and physicist James Trefil explore these remarkable recent discoveries: planets revolving around pulsars, planets made of diamond, planets that are mostly water, and numerous rogue planets wandering through the emptiness of space.

Choose your patron. Shape the war. After surviving the Trial Key, Alec barely has time to recover before Tier 2 hits like a storm—bringing new monsters, new mechanics, and a revelation that changes everything. The Progenitors aren't observing anymore. They're choosing sides. As Bastion faces extinction, Alec answers a call from beyond—a beacon unlocking forbidden tech and a hidden identity: Nodebearer of the Architect Faction. Now, survival is just the start. Faction wars are escalating. World bosses are emerging. The Obelisk is evolving—and Alec may be the only one who can ...

JOIN THE CORPS AND EXPLORE NEW PLANETS. EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE IN FARAWAY LANDS The Corps of Discovery goes where most men fear to tread - unexplored alternate Earths! Bill Clark thought he had joined the Corps to explore new planets, only to find out there was a lot more to it than that. His new home is far freer than the one he left, but also more dangerous. Bill begins to wonder if he'll be able to survive on these new worlds. It’s not just the Pleistocene predators he has to avoid, but somebody is actively trying to kill him and the woman he loves. Is his life really worth joining the ...

Delve deeper into the intricate workings of Earth's land-based ecosystems with Dynamics of Terrestrial Ecosystems, the second installment in The Earth's Web series. This volume unravels the complex interactions and processes that shape the balance of life on land, from the water and nutrient cycles to the competition and cooperation that define species relationships.

The Alcazar station has been attacked! Project Ibex, under the command of former teammate Irene has begun cutting a bloody path throughout the galaxy, delivering a single message. Humanity has arrived! From Tachyon to Boron and beyond Hrafn squad will pursue the Veles across the galaxy. Alliances will be forged; enemies will be made and the thin red line between hero and villain will be towed in the name of peace.

A dystopian science fiction epic set in the Alpha Centauri system during the 31st century.In the 31st century, Earth's most dangerous criminals, rebels, and zealots are exiled to New Australia, a remote planet in the Alpha Centauri system. Stripped of their rights and abandoned, these sixty individuals are forced to forge a new society from the harsh and unforgiving terrain. Over centuries, their descendants grow into a population of millions, maintaining the legacy of their thirty original family names. Vernon Jones 711 has always known the world as a place where science is abandoned, and ...

'The Kingdom of God on Earth through man--created in the image of God,' was and remains God's original purpose for Earth and man in it. Adam ruined the kingdom program at Eden through sin...; But God sent His Son, Christ, to earth to restore it. Only in and through the kingdom today can anyone attain or access the real and total provision and plan of God for him in his sojourn here on earth! Two Vehicles convey all men here now; and every one of us belongs in one of them. They are the Kingdom of God and the World System; and they are all heading to the destination of the Return of Christ. ...

Lions and saber-tooth tigers and cave bears. Oh my! Bill Clark realizes he’s not on Earth anymore when his plane crash lands 10,000 miles from help on an unexplored, uninhabited planet. Uninhabited by homo sapiens, that is. It seems most of the inhabitants are hungry predators straight out of the Ice Age. With no hope of rescue, Bill and his fellow survivors have to rely on all their training, skills, and quick reactions to stay alive. And that's just the first week! Experience this hero's journey now by reading the latest installment in the Corps of Discovery Series. Goodreads Review: ...

The sun's family of planets become a familiar place in this personal account of the lives of other worlds. Sobel explores the planets' origins and oddities through the lens of popular culture, from astrology, mythology, and science fiction to art, music, poetry, biography, and history. This intimate account is filled with fascination, beauty, and surprise.

Michael Grunwald, bestselling author of The Swamp and The New New Deal, builds his narrative around a brilliant, relentless, unforgettable food and land expert named Tim Searchinger. He chronicles Searchinger’s uphill battles against bad science and bad politics, both driven by the overwhelming influence of agricultural interests. And he illuminates a path that could save our planetary home for ourselves and future generations—through better policy, technology, and behavior, as well as a new land ethic recognizing that every acre matters.

Survival was only the beginning. Alec West and his team have finally found sanctuary within the arcane-protected city of Bastion. But peace never lasts. When a scout patrol vanishes near a mysterious Obelisk-born structure, Bastion’s council calls on Alec’s battle-hardened squad to investigate. What starts as a rescue turns into a desperate race against time. Buried in the ruins lies a Progenitor-class artifact—a Trial Key capable of rewriting fate itself. And when one of their own is mortally wounded, Alec must lead his team into an otherworldly dungeon known as the Tower of Teeth ...

The countdown has begun—and the Gate won’t wait. With four of five Ascension Pillars now active, the Obelisk charge hits 88%—and reality starts to unravel. Null Fog fractures spiral across the globe. Gravity glitches. Time stutters. Cross-Shard Synchronization is coming in 48 hours… and there’s no guarantee Earth survives it. Alec West—battle-scarred Nodebearer and reluctant leader of Bastion’s elite Team Alpha—must cross the Sahara Exclusion Zone to secure the final Pillar. But Harbinger champion Darius Kane is already there. And the Gate won’t open for both. What begins ...

🌍 A bold vision. A soulful awakening. A global invitation. In a time of uncertainty, division, and planetary crisis, a new kind of identity is emerging—one rooted not in borders or beliefs, but in belonging to the Earth itself. Planetary Citizens: Awakening the Heart of Humanity is a powerful and timely call to rise into conscious participation with life, community, and the living planet. Written by transformational guide, podcast host, and movement builder Zen Benefiel, this groundbreaking book weaves personal awakening, global vision, and practical action into one coherent path ...