Dickinson

Could your favourite superheroes really exist? Take a look at the secret science behind superheroes and the incredible real world breakthroughs that could bring them closer to reality than ever before. Written by seven diverse academics, this is a look into how superheroes (and their abilities) may be closer to real science than you think. Six chapters. Six fascinating areas of science, breaking down the abilities and characteristics of heroes such as Batman, Captain America, Ant-Man, Superman and many more! Astrophysics: We all know the Guardians of the Galaxy, but could life really be out in the vast expanse of space? Psychology: What effects could superpowers have on your mental health? This chapter examines how being a hero could take a toll on you mentally as well as physically. The Human Body: What astounding feats could our human bodies be capable of? Could we ever achieve super strength? And what risks could that bring to us? Engineering: From armour to robotics limbs, this chapter examines past technology and modern breakthroughs to see if we could really could suit up and fight crime. Mathematics: This chapter examines concepts such as time travel, super speed and growth, versus real world mathematical theories. Artificial Intelligence: Characters like Vision and Ultron have become a staple part of comic media, but are we actually getting close to true artificial intelligence? And what effects could that have on society? Each chapter contains fantastic full colour illustrations that capture the fun and action of a comic book.

How can loving, kind and compassionate plantation owners justify and promote slavery?How can slaves, in turn, become slave owners?What happened after the Civil War to the Charleston mulatto culture of the 1700s and 1800s?The Lost Mulattos - Book 2 of The Hanscome Trilogy - is the true, documented genealogical history of the author's family, the Hanscomes, and a tale that contradicts and challenges our traditional historical beliefs.The Hanscomes weave their massive web of rationalizations around the peculiar institution of slavery, presenting themselves as "good" slave owners who love and care for their slaves, like family. They support the Charleston elite, mulatto, slave-owning, freedmen artisans and shopkeepers, who buffer the growing tinderbox of slavery.And why shouldn't they?The mulattos are their sons and daughters, too.PRAISE FOR THE LOST MULATTOS: "Not only did I read this second book in The Hanscome Trilogy, I felt each and every moment deep in my heart and soul. Joan Dickinson has done an outstanding service to this period in history. She brilliantly helps us understand how slavery was woven into the lifestyle of early colonial America, how even though most people thought (and knew) it was horribly wrong, they chose their socially acceptable way of living and their accumulation of wealth and land over their hearts and humanity. At the same time, those same hearts found, explored and courageously lived love regardless of the colors of their skin and despite the labels those colors were given." --- D. D. Scott, International Bestselling AuthorABOUT THE AUTHOR: Joan Dickinson has worn many hats - history teacher, psychologist, professor, behavioral health director and international consultant, wellness columnist, public speaker, yoga and meditation instructor. She hails from Minnesota and kayaks with the dolphins near Anna Maria Island, Florida.