"Spartan: Total Warrior" is an action-adventure video game developed by The Creative Assembly and published by Sega. Released in 2005 for platforms such as PlayStation 2, Xbox, and later on the Wii, the game presents players with a hack-and-slash combat experience set in a mythological version of ancient Greece.
"Action Philosophers!" is a comic book series created by Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey. The series, which debuted in 2006, presents a humorous and entertaining look at the lives, ideas, and philosophies of some of history's greatest thinkers. Each issue explores different philosophers, often portraying them in exaggerated, cartoonish styles and placing them in fantastical or anachronistic situations, blending biography and comedy with philosophical concepts.
It runs one instance of the Linux kernel and has one IP address. Each node is therefore a complete computer. As such is must also contain RAM memory, disk storage and a network interface controller.
"Bruce's Philosophers Song" is a humorous song from the British comedy television series "Monty Python's Flying Circus." The song features a variety of historical philosophers and their various beleaguered musings. It's known for its catchy melody and playful lyrics, which humorously depict the philosophers' tendencies to overthink and ponder existential questions while also indulging in more mundane activities.
The Astronomers Monument, also known as the Aitken Astronomical Monument, is a monument located in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California. It was erected in 1934 to honor the contributions of various astronomers who made significant advancements in the field of astronomy. The monument features a pedestal topped with a globe, surrounded by sculptures representing prominent astronomers, including Galileo, Copernicus, and Kepler, among others.
"Gulliver's Travels" is a satirical novel written by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726. The story follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon who embarks on a series of fantastical voyages to strange lands. Each of these lands serves as a backdrop for Swift's critique of contemporary society, politics, and human nature.
"Horrible Histories" is a British children's television series that first premiered in 2009, based on the popular book series of the same name by Terry Deary. The show presents history in a humorous and engaging way, focusing on various historical events, figures, and periods through sketches, songs, and animated segments. The series is known for its witty writing, clever humor, and use of satire, making it appealing not just to children but also to adult audiences.
"Meeting of Minds" can refer to different concepts depending on the context. Generally, it describes a situation where individuals come together to discuss ideas, collaborate, or share perspectives on various topics. This can happen in formal meetings, conferences, workshops, or informal gatherings where participants engage in thoughtful dialogue and exchange insights. In popular culture, "Meeting of Minds" may also refer to a specific television series created by Steve Allen in the 1970s.
"Phyllis and Aristotle" refers to a famous medieval story involving the philosopher Aristotle and a fictional character named Phyllis. The tale is often depicted in literature and art and serves as a moral anecdote. In the story, Phyllis is portrayed as a beautiful woman who becomes involved with Aristotle, who is depicted as an older, wise philosopher. The narrative typically highlights themes of love, betrayal, and the balance between reason and emotion.
"The Apotheosis of Homer" is a famous painting by the French neoclassical artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, created in 1827-1836. The work is a grand historical representation, celebrating the ancient Greek poet Homer and his lasting influence on literature and culture. In the painting, Homer is depicted as a divine figure surrounded by a gathering of notable writers, poets, and philosophers from various time periods, highlighting his significant impact on the literary world.
"Galileo's Dream" is a science fiction novel by Kim Stanley Robinson, published in 2009. The book blends historical fiction with speculative science fiction, focusing on the life and work of the iconic Renaissance scientist Galileo Galilei. The narrative explores Galileo's struggles with the Church, his groundbreaking astronomical discoveries, and his defense of the heliocentric model of the solar system.
Dæmonomania is a historical term that refers to a condition characterized by an obsession with the belief in demons or evil spirits. It is often associated with the belief that a person is possessed or influenced by demons, leading to irrational fears and behaviors. The term can also encompass a broader fascination or paranoia regarding demonic entities and their supposed impact on individuals and society.
"Galileo" is a 1968 film directed by Joseph Losey, based on the play "Life of Galileo" by Bertolt Brecht. The film stars Topol in the title role, portraying the famous Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei. The story explores Galileo's life, his revolutionary contributions to science, and the conflicts he faced with the Catholic Church and society due to his discoveries, particularly his support of the heliocentric model of the solar system.
"Galileo" is a 1975 film directed by Liliana Cavani, based on the play "Life of Galileo" by Bertolt Brecht. The film explores the life and struggles of the renowned Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei, who challenged the prevailing views of the cosmos during the 17th century. In the film, Galileo's dedication to scientific inquiry leads him to discover key principles of astronomy and physics, including the heliocentric model of the solar system.
"Galileo Galilei" is an opera composed by Philip Glass, which premiered in 2002. The work is a biographical exploration of the life and struggles of the renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician Galileo Galilei, focusing on his conflict with the Catholic Church regarding his support of heliocentrism—the view that the Earth orbits the Sun.
"Lamp at Midnight" is a historical fiction play written by British playwright John B. Priestley. The play is set in the 17th century during the time of the English Civil War and revolves around the life of the scientist and philosopher Galileo Galilei. It explores themes of science, religion, and the conflict between faith and reason. In the play, the character of Galileo grapples with the implications of his discoveries and the repercussions of challenging the established church doctrines of his time.
"**Mario's Time Machine**" is an educational video game developed by The Software Toolworks and released in 1993 for various platforms, including the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and MS-DOS. In the game, players control Mario as he embarks on a time-traveling adventure to retrieve historical artifacts that have been stolen by Bowser, the main antagonist. The gameplay involves traveling to different historical periods, where players learn about significant events and figures in history.
"The Great Abraham Lincoln Pocket Watch Conspiracy" is a historical mystery that involves the peculiar nature of the pocket watch owned by Abraham Lincoln. The watch was famously engraved and had a long history that spanned beyond Lincoln's life. The central aspect of the conspiracy revolves around the idea that the watch may have had a connection to the assassination of Lincoln, which took place on April 14, 1865.
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Welcome to the OurBigBook Project! Our goal is to create the perfect publishing platform for STEM subjects, and get university-level students to write the best free STEM tutorials ever.
Everyone is welcome to create an account and play with the site: ourbigbook.com/go/register. We belive that students themselves can write amazing tutorials, but teachers are welcome too. You can write about anything you want, it doesn't have to be STEM or even educational. Silly test content is very welcome and you won't be penalized in any way. Just keep it legal!
Intro to OurBigBook
. Source. We have two killer features:
- topics: topics group articles by different users with the same title, e.g. here is the topic for the "Fundamental Theorem of Calculus" ourbigbook.com/go/topic/fundamental-theorem-of-calculusArticles of different users are sorted by upvote within each article page. This feature is a bit like:
- a Wikipedia where each user can have their own version of each article
- a Q&A website like Stack Overflow, where multiple people can give their views on a given topic, and the best ones are sorted by upvote. Except you don't need to wait for someone to ask first, and any topic goes, no matter how narrow or broad
This feature makes it possible for readers to find better explanations of any topic created by other writers. And it allows writers to create an explanation in a place that readers might actually find it.Figure 1. Screenshot of the "Derivative" topic page. View it live at: ourbigbook.com/go/topic/derivativeVideo 2. OurBigBook Web topics demo. Source. - local editing: you can store all your personal knowledge base content locally in a plaintext markup format that can be edited locally and published either:This way you can be sure that even if OurBigBook.com were to go down one day (which we have no plans to do as it is quite cheap to host!), your content will still be perfectly readable as a static site.
- to OurBigBook.com to get awesome multi-user features like topics and likes
- as HTML files to a static website, which you can host yourself for free on many external providers like GitHub Pages, and remain in full control
Figure 2. You can publish local OurBigBook lightweight markup files to either OurBigBook.com or as a static website.Figure 3. Visual Studio Code extension installation.Figure 5. . You can also edit articles on the Web editor without installing anything locally. Video 3. Edit locally and publish demo. Source. This shows editing OurBigBook Markup and publishing it using the Visual Studio Code extension. - Infinitely deep tables of contents:
All our software is open source and hosted at: github.com/ourbigbook/ourbigbook
Further documentation can be found at: docs.ourbigbook.com
Feel free to reach our to us for any help or suggestions: docs.ourbigbook.com/#contact