Michael Carroll
Series
Publisher
University of Calgary Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Failed or fragile states are those that are unable or unwilling to provide a socio-political framework for citizens and meet their basic needs. They are a source of terrorism and international crime, as well as incubators of infectious disease, environmental degradation, and unregulated mass migration. Canada's engagement with countries such as the Congo, East Timor, Bosnia, and Afghanistan underlines the commitment of successive Canadian governments...
12) The reckoning
Author
Series
Quantum prophecy volume 3
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
The conflict that has been simmering between the new superhumans and the Trutopians begins to boil over, threatening the world with extinction.
Author
Publisher
Smithsonian Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Envisioning Exoplanets traces the journey of astronomers and researchers on their quest to explore the universe for a planet like Earth"--
Exoplanets-- worlds beyond our solar system-- were once dismissed as science fiction. More than 4,000 exoplanets have been discovered in the universe since 1992, giving us answers-- and providing new questions-- about how the universe was formed and what sets our solar system apart. Carroll takes us on a journey...
15) The gathering
Author
Series
Quantum prophecy volume 2
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Years after the supposed disappearance of the world's superhumans, the secret identities of three newly endowed superheroes are mysteriously leaked to the press, and the teenagers must take refuge at a hidden military installation that houses and trains other new superhumans.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
What is a black hole? Where do they come from? How were they discovered? Can we visit one? Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano takes readers on a ride through the galaxies (ours, and others), answering these questions and many more about the phenomenon known as a black hole. The book starts off with a thorough explanation of gravity and the role it plays in the formation of black holes. Paintings by Michael Carroll, coupled with real telescopic images, help...