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Serendipity placed David Johnston on Mount St. Helens when the volcano rumbled to life in March 1980. Throughout that ominous spring, Johnston was part of a team conducting scientific research that underpinned warnings about the mountain. Those warnings saved thousands of lives when the most devastating volcanic eruption in U.S. history blew apart Mount St. Helens but killed Johnston on the ridge that now bears his name. Melanie Holmes tells the story of Johnston's journey from a nature-loving Boy Scout to a committed geologist.

Across the world, chefs, farmers, plant scientists and backyard growers are doing something extraordinary: creating new generations of fruit, vegetables and cereals, all bred specifically to flourish locally, taste delicious, and contribute to our food future. In The Accidental Seed Heroes, Adam Alexander dons his seed detective homburg to meet these twenty-first century seed heroes, who are not only championing traditional varieties but also breeding delicious new ones that will help create a sustainable future for our planet.

Possessing no supernatural powers, Batman is the most realistic of all the superheroes. His feats are achieved through rigorous training and mental discipline, and with the aid of fantastic gadgets. Drawing on his training as a neuroscientist, kinesiologist, and martial artist, E. Paul Zehr explores the question: Could a mortal ever become Batman? Zehr discusses the physical training necessary to maintain bad-guy-fighting readiness while relating the science underlying this process, from strength conditioning to the cognitive changes a person would endure in undertaking such a regimen.

On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became a national star. That morning at Cape Canaveral, the small-town boy from Ohio took his place atop a rocket and soared into space. The Last American Hero is a stunning examination of the layers that formed the man: a hero of the Cold War, a two-time astronaut, a veteran senator, a devoted husband and father, and much more.  

Great Heroes and Discoveries of Astronomy takes you around the world and across time in search of the unsung heroes who, in many ways, are just as important to the story of astronomy as Hubble, Einstein, and Sagan. Whether they stood on the shoulders of giants or themselves offered shoulders for giants to stand on, the heroes of astronomy you’ll meet in these 24 lessons are a collective of the brightest and most daring minds in science.

This podcast explores how the HEROES University Alliance strengthens the resilience of people, businesses, and nature by connecting professional higher education institutions across Europe. Through practice‑based education, challenge‑driven research, and close collaboration with regional partners, HEROES equips students, staff, and communities with the skills and solutions needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.We follow a new generation of Europeans who turn their talents into superpowers for society. By bringing together students, lecturers, researchers, and local communities ...

Superhero fiction has been with us for almost a century; high-octane tales crammed with concepts and contrasting themes, from superpowers and the post-human, to masked vigilantes and immortality. In that time, superwomen have evolved from comic book caricatures (created by men, for men) to stronger representations of female power. The Science of Superwomen looks at this evolution, from its hypersexualized origins to today’s more nuanced diversity.

The concept of the superhero has permeated our culture. They fascinate their fans with their incredible superhuman abilities and impressive technology. But do you ever wonder if any of it is plausible or rooted in fact? Enter The Science of Superheroes, which address more than fifty topics that span the worlds of your favorite superheroes and villains. Explore and examine their amazing abilities and fantastic gadgets with a detailed scientific lens.

For more than fifty years, we have been waging, but not winning, the war on cancer. The astonishing news is that up to two-thirds of all cancer cases are linked to preventable environmental causes. If we can stop cancer before it begins, why don't we? That was the question that motivated Kristina Marusic's revelatory inquiry into cancer prevention. They recognize that we will never reduce cancer rates without ridding our lives of the chemicals that increasingly trigger this deadly disease.

James Parsons returns to Little Primpton after his service in the Boer War, hailed as a local hero for earning the Victoria Cross by courageously saving a fellow soldier. Yet for Jamie, the homecoming is bittersweet; his experiences have profoundly altered his perspective, leaving him struggling to reconcile his newfound beliefs with the expectations of his family and community. Maugham skillfully captures Jamies internal conflict and the societal pressures that challenge his quest for individual freedom. - Summary by OCTL7

America's highest military award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, was awarded to 440 deserving members of the "Greatest Generation" that served in World War II. But in 1943, before the war was even over, Allied leaders realized they needed another kind of award to recognize a different kind of World War II hero - animal heroes. Founded in 1943, the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal is the highest award an animal can achieve for gallantry and bravery in the field of military conflict. It was given to 55 animals who served valiantly alongside the members of the Greatest Generation.

Many of the men and women doing today's most consequential environmental work - restoring America's grasslands, wildlife, soil, rivers, wetlands, and oceans - would not call themselves environmentalists; they would be too uneasy with the connotations of that word. What drives them is their deep love of the land - the iconic terrain where explorers and cowboys, pioneers, and riverboat captains forged the American identity. They feel a moral responsibility to preserve this heritage and natural wealth.

Animals bring out the goodness, humanity, and optimism in people and speak directly to our souls. This joyous, inspiring, and entertaining Chicken Soup collection relates the unique bonds between animals and the people whose lives they've changed: such as the dolphins who helped a paralyzed woman heal when doctors offered little hope; the dog who brought life into a failing marriage; the kitten who helped a mother mourn; and the flying squirrel who taught a man the power of laughter.

Ever since Carl Linnaeus's binomial system of scientific names was adopted in the 18th century, scientists have been eponymously naming organisms in ways that both honor and vilify their namesakes. This charming, informative, and accessible history examines the fascinating stories behind taxonomic nomenclature, from Linnaeus himself naming a small and unpleasant weed after a rival botanist to the recent influx of scientific names based on pop-culture icons-including David Bowie's spider, Frank Zappa's jellyfish, and Beyonce's fly.

Dogs are great, everyone knows that. And they can be heroes, too! This book brings together eleven dogs from around the world who have proven themselves heroes. - Summary by Carolin

This book is written by a man who loved to be around animals & birds, treating them as his friends. Published articles by him had people of his time believing him to be a wildlife showman. Once passed his ashes were scattered on Croydon Mountain near his home, which event is commemorated on a local monument inscribed: Here were scattered the ashes of Ernest Harold Baynes, lover of animals and men, and loved of them. - Summary by adr6090

A Hero of Our Time is not just a portrait of a single individual; it reflects the complex tapestry of our generations flaws laid bare. You may argue that a human cannot embody such wickedness, yet if you can accept the existence of the villains in tragedy and romance, why not embrace the idea of Pechorin? If you can admire figures that are far more terrifying and repulsive, why not extend the same mercy to this character, even if he is a work of fiction? Perhaps it is because the truth of his nature resonates more deeply than you’d like to admit.

Dive into the captivating tales of historic heroes in this engrossing volume. From ancient figures like Moses and David to more recent heroes like Clara Barton and Henry Longfellow, we explore the extraordinary lives of these individuals, showcasing their bravery, ingenuity, and indomitable spirit. Separated into nine segments, the book covers a wide timeline, from the distant past to the modern era. The author, John Burnham, a renowned historian and educator, offers succinct summaries of these heroes lives, allowing you to appreciate their contributions to our world. While the book is written...

In this sixth volume of “The Little Colonel Series” for girls, Lloyd is surprised with a gift for her twelfth birthday, of a summer trip to Europe. In Geneva she becomes friends with an old Prussian major and his Red Cross dog, a St. Bernard named Hero. Through many adventures, in the end the Little Colonel learns the true meaning of selfless duty.Chapter 13 includes a full-cast play with singing!(Summary by Maria Therese)

This book aims to vividly recount the stories of remarkable Americans who exemplified courage in both life and death. These individuals demonstrated their integrity through their actions, blending the essential qualities of strength and resilience with the virtues of compassion, patriotism, and an unwavering commitment to their ideals.