Maiden Voyage of Petrus van Stijn

A Novel

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

AvMichael Charles Tobias

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Petrus van Stijn’s world is besieged by two prime engines of destruction: massive geomagnetic storms caused by unprecedented solar storms – protracted coronal mass ejections (CME), and climate change wreaking unprecedented, but predictable collapse of the Antarctic ice shelves.

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Utgivningsdatum2023-05-05
Mått155 x 235 x 20 mm
Vikt334 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor197
FörlagSpringer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN9783030976859

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Michael Charles Tobias is a global ecologist, anthropologist, historian, explorer, prolific author and filmmaker. He obtained his Ph.D.in the Department of History of Consciousness from the University of California-Santa Cruz, and has conducted ecological field research in some 100 countries, on every continent. The author of over 60 books (both non-fiction and fiction) and hundreds of papers, he has in addition written, directed and/or produced countless films - TV series, documentaries, and dramas mostly pertaining to environmental, cultural or scientific issues and themes. His works have been translated and/or viewed throughout the world. Tobias has been a professor on numerous faculties - from Dartmouth College to the University of California-Santa Barbara. Recipient of many awards, he received in 1996 the "Courage of Conscience" prize for his commitment to nature and non-violence. Dr. Tobias is the long-time President of the Dancing Star Foundation, which focuses on animalrights, biodiversity conservation and environmental education throughout the world.

Chapter 1:doomsday shelfs.- Chapter 2:incoming storms.- Chapter 3:the beryllium-10 factor.- Chapter 4:absentis diebus quattuor.- Chapter 5:a clou within the frozen eyewall.- Chapter 6:doomed logistics.- Chapter 7:the evacuation attempt.- Chapter 8:lone.- Chapter 9:salvaging.- Chapter 10:the plight of the emperors.- Chapter 11:journeying.- Chapter 12:as the last continent vanishes.- Chapter 13:a floating archipelago.- Chapter 14:quantum ecodynamic substrates.- Chapter 15:looming equations for lost and found.- Chapter 16:gardens in the fog.- Chapter 17:the legacy of Thomas ralph merton.- Chapter 18:petrus discovers wonderland.- Chapter 19:in the morning.- Chapter 20:1400 miles to bruges.- Chapter 21:adventure in Extremadura.- Chapter 22:the French.- Chapter 23:affable landscapes.- Chapter 24:coming into focus.- Chapter 25:going home.- Chapter 26:a new life.- Chapter 27:rights of passage.- Chapter 28:the state of the world, cont..- Chapter 29:a stroll through town.- Chapter 30:the castle.- Chapter 31:acclimation.- Chapter 32:basics.- Chapter 33:the codex stefanus.- Chapter 34:the emergency beacon.- Chapter 35:the science of restraint.- Chapter 36:ethical choices and fine wine.- Chapter 37:something not human.- Chapter 38:and that night.- Chapter 39:that day.- Chapter 40:miracles.- Chapter 41:town crier.- Chapter 42:genes and molecules awry.- Chapter 44:leviathans.- Chapter 45:dinner with hans.- Chapter 46:the radio.- Chapter 47:the search for dulce.- Chapter 48:stranger memories.- Chapter 49:new world.- Chapter 50:coda.