Ergebnis für "The Holiday" in Wissenschaft & Technik

A turkey is the centerpiece of countless Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Yet most of us know almost nothing about today's specially bred, commercially produced birds. In this brief book, bestselling author Peter Singer tells their story—and, unfortunately, it's not a happy one. Along the way, he also offers a brief history of the turkey and its consumption, ridicules the annual US presidential "pardon" of a Thanksgiving turkey, and introduces us to "a tremendously handsome, outgoing, and intelligent turkey" named Cornelius. Above all, Singer explains how we can improve our holiday tables.

As the nights stretch long and shadows deepen, a celestial dance unfolds above us. Prepare, for this December, the cosmos paints the sky with brushstrokes of fire – the Geminid meteor shower graces our world with its radiant spectacle. From the 13th to the 14th, a celestial waltz unfolds, inviting us to gaze upwards and revel in the fleeting beauty of shooting stars. Imagine yourself nestled in the velvety cloak of a moonless night, away from the urban symphony of blinking lights. The air feels crisp, carrying the whispered secrets of the stars. As your eyes adjust to the celestial canvas, a...

When disaster strikes, will you be ready? If the grid went down tomorrow, could you power your home, feed your loved ones and keep them safe? This comprehensive audiobook transforms urban dwellers into prepared survivors, even with limited space and budget. Perfect for busy listeners who want to learn while commuting, exercising, or shopping for prepping supplies, this expertly narrated guide delivers practical emergency preparedness strategies you can implement immediately and to fast-track the essentials.

This book tells the tale of the fabled schooner, Rouse Simmons, the most famous Christmas story to emerge from the Great Lakes. This ship, loaded with Christmas trees for Chicago, sailed into the year's worst storm and disappeared in Lake Michigan on November 23, 1912, taking with it Captain Herman Schuenemann and about 15 others who were on board.