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Falling Felines and Fundamental Physics
by Gregory J. GburHow do cats land on their feet? A “lively, entertaining” look at how the question stumped brilliant minds for centuries—and what was learned along the way (Ars Technica). The question of how falling cats land on their feet has long intrigued humans. In this playful and eye-opening history, physicist and cat parent Gregory Gbur explores how attempts to understand the cat-righting reflex have provided crucial insights into puzzles in mathematics, geophysics, neuroscience, and human space exploration.The result is an engaging tumble through physics, physiology, photography, and robotics to uncover, through scientific debate, the secret of the acrobatic performance known as cat-turning, the cat flip, and the cat twist. You’ll learn the solution—but also discover that the finer details still inspire heated arguments. As with other cat behavior, the more we investigate, the more surprises we discover.“[An] extremely well-written popular science book.” —James Kakalios, author of The Physics of Superheroes“Engrossing.” —Sean Carroll, author of Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime
Falling From Grace: The German Airborne (fallschirmjager) In World War Ii
by Chris MasonIn the late 1930's, an aggressive and innovative rearmament program in Nazi Germany gave rise to the tactics of vertical envelopment. Pioneering the use of gliders as troop carriers, parachutists, and the air landing of reinforcements to exploit tactical success, the German Wehrmacht used the new technique of airborne warfare with startling success as part of the Blitzkrieg campaign against the Low Countries and France in 1940.-When the tactical doctrine used to seize bridges, strong points and road junctions in Fall Gelb was transferred to the seizure of an entire island that was heavily defended in 1941, however, the German airborne effectively committed suicide.-In ten days in May 1941, half the airborne forces in the entire German army were killed or wounded on Crete. Hitler wrongly ascribed the disaster to a playing out of the surprise factor, and banned further parachute operations until 1943.-The right conclusions were arrived at by the commander of the German airborne himself, General Kurt Student, in post-battle analysis. His own insistence on faulty tactics was devastating...The German innovation of vertical envelopment in the 1930's was as revolutionary to modern military tactics as the simultaneous development of the integrated combined arms offensive known today as the Blitzkrieg. In putting Billy Mitchell's ideas into practice, Luftwaffe General Student demonstrated vision, innovative thinking and practical military skill. Poor intelligence and reliance on his "spreading oil drops" tactics for the deployment of his paratroopers, the Fallschirmtruppe, on Crete, however, led directly to their removal as a significant weapon from the German arsenal in World War II.
Falling From Horses: A Novel
by Molly Gloss&“A beautiful, moving novel, cut from the American heartwood.&” —Ursula K. Le Guin, author of Lavinia and The Unreal and the Real&“I read Falling from Horses in two gulps . . . I could not have loved it more.&” — Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Bookclub and We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves &“Clear-eyed, breathtaking . . . A moving story filled with heart and insight.&” — Gail Tsukiyama, author of The Samurai&’s Garden &“A hypnotic read.&” — Kirkus Reviews In 1938, nineteen-year-old ranch hand Bud Frazer sets out for Hollywood, his sights set on becoming a stunt rider in the movies—and rubbing shoulders with the great screen cowboys of his youth. On the long bus ride south from Echol Creek, Bud meets a young woman who also harbors dreams of making it in the movies, not as a starlet but as a writer. Lily Shaw is bold and outspoken, more confident than her small frame and bookish looks seem to allow. The two strike up an unlikely kinship that will carry them through their tumultuous days in Hollywood. Through the wide eyes and lofty dreams of two people trying to make their mark on the world, Molly Gloss weaves a remarkable tale of humans and horses, hope and heartbreak, told by one of the most winning narrators ever to walk off the page.
Falling Into Bed with a Duke
by Lorraine HeathIn the first in a dazzling new series, New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath introduces the Hellions of Havisham--three charismatic rogues destined to lose their hearts . . .After six unsuccessful Seasons, Miss Minerva Dodger chooses spinsterhood over fortune-hungry suitors. But thanks to the Nightingale Club, she can at least enjoy one night of pleasure. At that notorious establishment, ladies don masks before choosing a lover. The sinfully handsome Duke of Ashebury is more than willing to satisfy the secretive lady's desires--and draws Minerva into an exquisite, increasingly intimate affair.A man of remarkable talents, Ashe soon deduces that his bedmate is the unconventional Miss Dodger. Intrigued by her wit and daring, he sets out to woo her in earnest. Yet Minerva refuses to trust him. How to court a woman he has already thoroughly seduced? And how to prove that the passion unleashed in darkness is only the beginning of a lifetime's pleasure . . . ?LORRAINE HEATH always dreamed of being a writer. After graduating from the University of Texas, she wrote training manuals, press releases, articles, and computer code, but something was always missing. When she read a romance novel, she not only became hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. She's been writing about them ever since. Her work has been recognized with numerous industry awards, including RWA's prestigious RITA®. Her novels have appeared on the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists.www.lorraineheath.com www.avonromance.com www.facebook.com/avonromance
Falling Monuments, Reluctant Ruins: The persistence of the past in the architecture of apartheid
by Hilton JudinThis edited collection looks at ruins and vacant buildings as part of South Africa’s oppressive history of colonialism and apartheid and ways in which the past persists into the presentFalling Monuments, Reluctant Ruins: The Persistence of the Past in the Architecture of Apartheid interrogates how, in the era of decolonization, post-apartheid South Africa reckons with its past in order to shape its future. Architects, historians, artists, social anthropologists and urban planners seek answers in this book to complex and unsettling questions around heritage, ruins and remembrance. What do we do with hollow memorials and political architectural remnants? Which should remain, which forgotten, and which dismantled? Are these vacant buildings, cemeteries, statues, and derelict grounds able to serve as inspiration in the fight against enduring racism and social neglect? Should they become exemplary as spaces for restitution and justice? The contributors examine the influence of public memory, planning and activism on such anguished places of oppression, resistance and defiance. Their focus on visible markers in the landscape to interrogate our past will make readers reconsider these spaces, looking at their landscape and history anew. Through a series of 14 empirically grounded chapters and 48 images, the contributors seek to understand how architecture contests or subverts these persistent conditions in order to promote social justice, land reclamation and urban rehabilitation. The decades following the dismantling of apartheid are surveyed in light of contemporary heritage projects, where building ruins and abandoned spaces are challenged and renegotiated across the country to become sites of protest, inspiration and anger. This ground-breaking collection is an important resource for professionals, academics and activists working in South Africa today.
Falling Rocket: James Whistler, John Ruskin, and the Battle for Modern Art
by Paul Thomas MurphyA New York Times Book Review Editors&’ Choice The untold story of the artistic battle between James Abbot MacNeill Whistler and John Ruskin over Whistler&’s controversial, ground-breaking Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket.In November 1878, America&’s greatest painter sued England&’s greatest critic for a bad review. The painter won—but ruined himself in the process. The painter: James Abbot MacNeill Whistler, whose combination of incredible talent, unflagging energy, and relentless self-promotion had by that time brought him to the very edge of artistic preeminence. The critic: John Ruskin, Slade Professor of Art at Oxford University, whose four-decades&’ worth of prolific and highly respected literary output on aesthetics had made him England&’s unchallenged and seemingly unchallengeable arbiter of art. Though Whistler and Ruskin both lived in London and moved in the same artistic world, they had, until June, 1877, managed to remain entirely clear of one another. This was unusual because Whistler had a mercurial temperament, a belligerent personality, and seemed to thrive on opposition: he once challenged a man to a duel because the man accused the painter of sleeping with his wife. (Whistler had, in fact, slept with the man&’s wife.) That November, John Ruskin walked into the Grosvenor Gallery&’s new exhibition of art and gazed with horror upon Whistler&’s Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket. The painting was Whistler&’s interpretation of a fireworks display at a local pleasure garden. But to Ruskin it was nothing more than a chaotic, incomprehensible mess of bright spots upon dark masses: not art but its antithesis—a disturbing and disgusting assault upon everything he had ever written or taught on the subject. He quickly channeled that anger into a seething review. The internationally-reported, widely discussed, and hugely-entertaining trial that followed was a titanic battle between the opposing ideas and ideals of two larger-than-life personalities. For these two protagonists, Whistler v Ruskin was the battle of a lifetime—or more accurately, a battle of their two lifetimes. Paul Thomas Murphy&’s Falling Rocket also recounts James Whistler&’s turbulent but triumphant development from artistic oblivion in the 1880s to artistic deification in the 1890s, and also Ruskin&’s isolated, befogged, silent final years after his public humiliation. The story of Whistler v Ruskin has a dramatic arc of its own, but this riveting new book also vividly evokes an artistic world in energetic motion, culturally and socially, in the last decades of the nineteenth century.
Falling Stars
by Anita MillsA Regency romance “that sweeps the heroine from the ballrooms of London to the grand palaces of Russia” by the bestselling author of Autumn Rain (Historical Romance Review with Regan Walker). Never thought to be particularly pretty, Englishwoman Katherine Winstead is flattered and overwhelmed by the attentions of the Russian Count Alexei Volsky and his sister Galena. When the count proposes marriage, Kate thinks her dreams have come true, and readily accepts. Isolated in the count’s frozen Russian estate, Kate quickly learns she is pregnant with his child. The celebration is short-lived as Kate discovers with horror her part in an elaborate plot for an heir, and the true relationship between the count and his sister. Driven to flee in the Russian winter, Kate turns to the rakish Viscount Townsend, a family friend who has been hiding in Russia while contemplating his return to England. After bearing such a dark betrayal, will Kate’s heart ever feel warmth again? “Anita Mills is a brilliant star of the romance genre.” —RT Book Reviews
Falling Stars
by Loretta ChaseNew York Times bestselling author, Loretta Chase shares an enchanting Regency Christmas novella about romance, forgiveness…and a second chance for a once in a lifetime love. Ten years ago, dashing Marcus Greyson and naïve Christina Travers fell madly in love—and parted in anger. Now, wiser and more seasoned, both know better than to trust the wayward impulses of the heart. But some feelings never fade; and the joys of Christmas and family just might rekindle a certain, special spark… This novella was previously published in A Christmas Collection anthology
Falling Through the Earth: A Memoir
by Danielle TrussoniFrom her father, Danielle Trussoni learned rock and roll, how to avoid the cops, and never to shy away from a fight. Growing up, she was fascinated by stories of his adventures as a tunnel rat in Vietnam, where he risked his life crawling headfirst into holes to search for American POWs held underground. Ultimately, Danielle came to believe that when the man she adored drank too much, beat up strangers, or mistreated her mother, it was because the horror of those tunnels still lived inside him. Eventually her mom gave up and left, taking all the kids except one: Danielle. When everyone else walked away and washed their hands of Dan Trussoni, Danielle would not. Now she tells their story. As Danielle trails her father through nights at Roscoe's Vogue Bar, scores of wild girlfriends, and years of bad dreams, a vivid and poignant portrait of a father-daughter relationship unlike any other emerges. Although the Trussonis are fiercely committed to each other, theirs is a love story filled with anger, stubbornness, outrageous behavior, and battle scars that never completely heal. Beautifully told in a voice that is defiant, funny, and yet sometimes heartbreaking, Falling Through the Earth immediately joins the ranks of those classic memoirs whose characters imprint themselves indelibly into readers' lives.
Falling Through the Earth: A Memoir
by Danielle TrussoniOne of the New York Times Book Review's 10 Best Books of the YearNew York Times bestselling author Danielle Trussoni's unforgettable memoir of her wild and haunted father, a man whose war never really ended.From her charismatic father, Danielle Trussoni learned how to rock and roll, outrun the police, and never shy away from a fight. Spending hour upon hour trailing him around the bars and honky-tonks of La Crosse, Wisconsin, young Danielle grew up fascinated by stories of her dad's adventures as a tunnel rat in Vietnam, where he'd risked his life crawling head first into narrow passageways to search for American POWs.A vivid and poignant portrait of a daughter's relationship with her father, this funny, heartbreaking, and beautifully written memoir, Falling Through the Earth, "makes plain that the horror of war doesn't end in the trenches" (Vanity Fair).
Falling Upwards
by Richard HolmesIn this heart-lifting chronicle, Richard Holmes, author of the best-selling The Age of Wonder, follows the pioneer generation of balloon aeronauts, the daring and enigmatic men and women who risked their lives to take to the air (or fall into the sky). Why they did it, what their contemporaries thought of them, and how their flights revealed the secrets of our planet is a compelling adventure that only Holmes could tell. His accounts of the early Anglo-French balloon rivalries, the crazy firework flights of the beautiful Sophie Blanchard, the long-distance voyages of the American entrepreneur John Wise and French photographer Felix Nadar are dramatic and exhilarating. Holmes documents as well the balloons used to observe the horrors of modern battle during the Civil War (including a flight taken by George Armstrong Custer); the legendary tale of at least sixty-seven manned balloons that escaped from Paris (the first successful civilian airlift in history) during the Prussian siege of 1870-71; the high-altitude exploits of James Glaisher (who rose) seven miles above the earth without oxygen, helping to establish the new science of meteorology); and how Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, and Jules Verne felt the imaginative impact of flight and allowed it to soar in their work. A seamless fusion of history, art, science, biography, and the metaphysics of flights, Falling Upwards explores the interplay between technology and imagination. And through the strange allure of these great balloonists, it offers a masterly portrait of human endeavor, recklessness, and vision.(With 24 pages of color illustrations, and black-and-white illustrations throughout.)From the Hardcover edition.
Falling for Her Captor: Zachary Black: Duke Of Debauchery Betrayed By His Kiss Falling For Her Captor
by Elisabeth HobbesA knight sworn to transport a captive heiress is tempted to go back on his word in this medieval romance.Kidnapped heiress Lady Aline of Leavingham has surrendered any hope of rescue when a mysterious figure casts her assailant aside. But it’s soon clear Aline’s savior has no intention of setting her free—he’s sworn to deliver her to the Duke of Roxholm, her family’s enemy!Sir Hugh of Eardham has never seen anything quite like Aline’s beauty and fighting spirit. There’s no doubt he’s tempted more to protect her than keep her bound. But could this loyal knight ever break his oath of allegiance for Aline’s sake?Praise for Falling for Her Captor“A satisfying read, with some great ambiance and a fast-paced romance, if you’ve not read this period before, then this is a great introduction to it.” —Marguerite Kaye“A feisty heroine, a drop-dead gorgeous hero, a nastier-than-real-life villain, and sweeping scenery make this a must-read for all historical romance readers.” —Cathy Skendrovich
Falling for Her Viking Captive: Sons Of Sigurd (Sons of Sigurd #2)
by Harper St. GeorgeCapturing the Viking warriorIn her cellar…Lady Annis must stop Viking Rurik Sigurdsson from discovering the truth about his family’s death. Her only solution is to imprison him. But as the ruggedly handsome Viking starts to charm his way out of his cell and into her heart, can she be sure he’s not still intent on vengeance—or perhaps an unexpected alliance is the solution?Sons of SigurdDriven by revenge, redeemed by loveBook 1 — Stolen by the Viking by Michelle WillinghamBook 2 — Falling for Her Viking Captive by Harper St. George Coming soon Book 3 — Conveniently Wed to the Viking by Michelle Styles Book 4 — Redeeming Her Viking Warrior by Jennie Fletcher Book 5 — Tempted by Her Viking Enemy by Terri Brisbin “There is no doubting that Harper St George has a gift, her writing is some of the best I’ve read, she grasp’s hold of your attention and doesn’t let you go not even when the book has finished.”—Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on Longing for Her Forbidden Viking“Harper St. George is a marvel... It really did blow me away, I was drawn into the story within the first chapter. This was wonderful, romantic and rugged… I loved this book so much!”—The Reading Debutante on Longing for Her Forbidden Viking“Harper St. George never disappoints in delivering a well-written story full of wonderful characters, suspense, intrigue, and a romance between two people who truly deserved a HEA.”—Rose is Reading on Longing for Her Forbidden Viking
Falling for His Practical Wife (The Ashburton Reunion #2)
by Laura MartinA viscount-in-waiting Finds a convenient wife To claim his inheritance, Leo Ashburton needs a bride who accepts that he can offer her a title and a house, but not love. Annabelle Hummingford—whose scarred face has made her hide from society—seems like the perfect match. But as his shy wife blossoms into a confident, mesmerizing woman, Leo is torn. Falling for her risks being hurt again—but will burying his feelings mean losing her altogether? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. The Ashburton Reunion Two estranged brothers find each other and two special women to love! Book 1: Flirting with His Forbidden LadyBook 2: Falling for His Practical Wife
Falling for His Pretend Countess (Southern Belles in London #3)
by Lauri RobinsonA Victorian romance full of mystery and excitement An intriguing encounter…with the lady next door Henry, Earl of Beaufort, was London&’s most eligible bachelor. Only now someone is trying to frame him for murder! He finds an unexpected ally in his enchanting neighbor, Suzanne, who, after fleeing the American Civil War, also finds herself on the fringes of society. She agrees to help prove his innocence, and a fake engagement provides the perfect cover. Until his real feelings threaten their charade… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Southern Belles in LondonBook 1: The Making of His MarchionessBook 2: Falling for His Pretend Countess
Falling for the Cowboy's Baby
by Rebecca Winters Heidi HormelSecond chance for a familyA Valentine for the Cowboy by Rebecca Winters Brianna Frost can't deny the serious attraction between her and sexy cowboy Eli Clayton, or the bond she has with his little girl. Still, Brianna can't quite shake the feeling that Eli's ex is still in his life—and in his heart. Would falling for this Clayton cowboy mean loving a family that could never be hers?The Kentucky Cowboy's Baby by Heidi Hormel Pepper Bourne dreams of opening a community garden on her stepfather&’s ranch. The only thing standing in her way is the rugged cowboy who just inherited the property! AJ McCreary gave up the rodeo to raise his baby girl, and selling the ranch is the only way he can support her now. When Pepper makes a claim on AJ&’s heart, can he prove to her he&’s ready to become a family man?2 Heartfelt StoriesA Valentine for the Cowboy and The Kentucky Cowboy's Baby
Falling for the Enemy
by Naomi RawlingsAn Unlikely Alliance Betrayed and stranded in France at the height of war, Lord Gregory Halston has few options. After rescuing his ailing brother from jail, they struggle to survive in hostile territory without outing themselves as Englishmen. Gregory hopes the feisty French peasant woman he meets is willing to guide them to safety. Danielle Belanger doesn't wish to protect any man from the same country responsible for her brother's demise. But there's something about the determined Englishman that makes her willing to try. Though a match between Danielle and Gregory is impossible, their attraction can't be denied. The only thing more dangerous than aiding the enemy...is falling in love with him.
Falling for the Forbidden Duke (Those Roguish Rosemonts #3)
by Eva ShepherdEnjoy this lighthearted Victorian romanceA weekend with the dukeA temptation she must resist! Illegitimate Georgina Daglish is used to staying in the shadows and letting her half sister, Olivia, shine. So when they arrive at the stately home of Luther Rosemont, the Duke of Southbridge, in the hopes of a proposal for Olivia, Georgina keeps to the wings. But when Olivia falls ill, Georgina&’s forced to entertain the devilish duke, and their time spent together sparks an undeniable—and completely off-limits—desire!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Those Roguish RosemontsBook 1: A Dance to Save the DebutanteBook 2: Tempting the Sensible Lady VioletBook 3: Falling for the Forbidden Duke
Falling for the Highland Rogue: Not Just A Wallflower Falling For The Highland Rogue The Knight's Fugitive Lady (The Gilvrys of Dunross #1166)
by Ann LethbridgeTHE ONLY MAN TO SEE BEYOND HER COLD BEAUTY... Disgraced lady Charity West lives in the dark world of the city's seedy underbelly. She's used and abused, yearning for freedom, and her distrust of men runs deep...until she meets Highland rogue Logan Gilvry. Whisky runner Logan lives outside the law and is used to looking danger in the eye. Charity may just prove to be his most dangerous challenge yet. Her beauty is unrivaled, but it's her fire that lures Logan. He'll do anything to save Charity-even face her inevitable betrayal.... The Gilvrys of Dunross Capturing Ladies' Hearts Across the Highlands
Falling for the Highlander
by Lynsay SandsNew York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands welcomes readers back to the Scottish Highlands, where a gallant warrior vows to protect a beautiful runaway . . .Lady Murine Carmichael has known her share of bad luck. But when her debt-ridden half brother tries to sell her off in exchange for a few Scottish horses, it’s the final straw. If keeping her freedom means escaping through harsh countryside alone, so be it. She has barely begun her journey when she lands an unlikely escort—the brawny Highlander who just refused to buy her virtue.Dougall Buchanan was disgusted by Lord Danvries’ shameful offer, but Murine tempts him beyond measure. Even bedraggled and dusty, the lass glows with beauty and bravery. Dougall wants to do more than just help her flee. He wants to protect her—with his life and his heart—if she’ll only let him. For Murine may be pursued by a powerful foe, but nothing compares to the fiery courage of a Highlander in love.
Falling for the Innkeeper
by Meghann WhistlerShe’s the home he never expected to find.A battle for a charming Cape Cod inn…But what happens when romance checks in?Single mom Laura Lessoway won’t accept her mother’s plan of selling her late grandmother’s inn without a fight. But when big-city attorney Jonathan Masters arrives to arrange an offer from his client, she’s drawn to him. And working together as he helps with repairs only brings them closer. With his career and her home on the line, can they ever find common ground?
Falling for the Rancher Father
by Linda FordThe Daddy Dilemma Widower Abel Borgard has his hands full raising twins and establishing a homestead. Mercy Newell's offer to care for his son and daughter seems like the perfect solution. And though it takes no time for Mercy to steal his children's hearts, Abel's is another story, because he's a single father set on stability and she's a wild-at-heart beauty searching for adventure. Joining a Wild West show as a trick rider is Mercy's dream. She never foresaw the joy she'd find caring for Abel's children. The rugged widower hardly trusts her yet. But by the first snowfall, there could be a new family-and new love-in Eden Valley.... Cowboys of Eden Valley: Forging a future in Canada's West country
Falling for the Rancher and Her Single Dad Hero
by Roxanne Rustand Arlene JamesA family this time? Falling for the Rancher by Roxanne RustandWhen the veterinarian practice Darcy Leighton hopes to inherit is bought by Logan Maxwell, she stands to lose her position. Logan wants a fresh start—one that doesn’t include working with a woman he’s undeniably attracted to. Darcy has reservations of her own, but the single mom needs this job. She’ll just have to convince the handsome cowboy to take a chance on her…Her Single Dad Hero by Arlene JamesTen years ago Ann Billings left her Oklahoma ranch behind and headed to the big city. But when her ailing father needs her to temporarily run the spread, she’s back—successful, accomplished…and engaged. She’s got her whole life on track, but she never planned on Dean Pryor and his adorable son. Can Dean show Ann that their little trio is exactly what she’s always needed?
Falling for the Scandalous Lady
by Elizabeth BeaconScarred by life…Until he finds her Stumbling upon Lady Melissa Aldercombe hiding away in his library during a ball, Sir Adam Lathbury expects to be greeted by her horror and revulsion at his disfigured appearance—not a fiery frisson of attraction that he thought he&’d never encounter again. But after his betrothed rejected him, can Adam believe the connection is genuine? Especially when he discovers she&’s harboring an explosive reputation-destroying secret!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Falling for the Single Dad
by Lisa CarterFinding Her Way Home After fifteen years away, Dr. Caroline Duer is nervous about returning to her hometown. The veterinarian might be able to save stranded sea turtles, but she can't convince her dad of her good intentions. And when Caroline meets darling Izzie Clark, she encounters similar suspicion from the young girl's father. Former coast guard commander Weston Clark had his life upended by Izzie's mother. He won't go through the same pain again. But Izzie isn't the only one tumbling head over heels for the enigmatic Caroline. And if she can release the pain of the past, she just might be the missing piece Weston and his daughter have been searching for.