Bøger af Christopher White

A beautiful, lively tour through the portraits of one of the most celebrated painters of 17th century Europe

Our current understanding of nature is in terms of matter that is acted on by forces. There are four fundamental forces, of which three are described by so-called gauge theories, a type of quantum field theory. The fourth force, gravity, is best described by general relativity, and our traditional ways of thinking about gauge theories and gravity look completely different from each other.In recent years, an exciting new correspondence called the "double copy" has emerged, which suggests that the above theories may be much more closely related than previously thought. Inspired by previous work in string theory, it originated in the study of how particles interact, but has since been generalised to show that many gravitational quantities can be simply obtained by recycling simpler gauge theory results. This has significant practical applications - such as new calculational tools for astrophysics - but is also of conceptual importance, in suggesting that our current ways of thinking about fundamental physics are hiding a vast underlying structure.This book reviews our current theories of fundamental physics, before describing in detail how the double copy was discovered, how it can be applied to different types of object in gauge or gravity theory, and what its current and future applications are. No prior knowledge of quantum field theory or string theory is assumed, such that the book will be of interest to a broad audience of physicists and mathematicians.

The Canary Islands (Spanish: Islas Canarias) are an Atlantic territory of Spain on the west coast of Africa, near to Morocco, Cape Verde and the archipelagos of the Azores Islands and Madeira Islands. Gran Canaria - The largest island by population, its capital city (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) has the shared title of capital of the Canaries. Green and steep in the north, dry and flat in the south. Lanzarote - Low lying and arid, with a spectacular volcanic landscape in the west of the island (National Park of Timanfaya). The capital is Arrecife and has its own airport. Lanzarote is of volcanic origin. Tenerife - The island of Tenerife is the largest in the Canaries but its oldest mountain ranges are young compared to the neighboring islands. The highest mountain of Spain, El Teide is in Tenerife and is the third largest volcano in the world. The leading city is Santa Cruz de Tenerife, home to the Canary Island Parliament. With a population of 899,000 people, it is the most populated island. Introduction to Tenerife - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Teide National Park - Loro Parque Zoo - Icod de los Vinos - Beaches - Masca Valley - Guimar Pyramids - Siam Park - Lago Martianez - Las Montanas de Anaga - Cliffs of the Giants - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop - Introduction to Lanzarote - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Carnival - Cueva de los Verdes - The Wine Museum of Lanzarote - Beaches - Timanfaya National Park - Museum of International and Contemporary Art - Jardin de Cactus - Arrecife - Lanzarote's Capital - Surf School - Lively Lady Show Bar - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop - Introduction to Gran Canaria - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Las Palmas - Playa de las Canteras, Las Palmas - Maspalomas - Playa del Ingles - Vegueta, Las Palmas - Triana, Las Palmas - La Cumbre - Palmitos Park - Puerto de Mogan - Sioux City, Bahia Feliz - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop

90 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHTOn January 23rd 2023 'The Doomsday Clock' used by atomic Scientists to evaluate how far our world is from nuclear destruction was moved forwards to '90 seconds to midnight' which indicates that mankind has again entered a time period of unprecedented danger.In the 1970's NASA's Pioneer satellites discovered a new planetary body in the far regions of our solar system using its infrared equipment. NASA growing concerned about how this planet would affect our world sent out another infrared satellite named IRAS in 1983 to scan the universe in infrared. Its 10 month mission re-discovered the planetary body called Planet 10 or X in Roman numerals. This Planet is already having a disastrous effect on the earth due to its huge size and gravitational pull but can only be seen by cryogenically cooled equipment.Not only is the Earth under threat from this intruder Planet, NASA is tracking a number of near earth objects, the highest threat coming from the asteroid Apophis which will either skim past the earth on Friday 13th April 2029 or crash into us creating a series of near extinction events.Realising that people would need an explanation on why severe earth changes were happening The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was formed in 1988 to provide a false but believable narrative and gain the time needed for alternative power structures to take shape. These are; The Bilderburg Group, The World Economic Forum, The United Nations and the World Health Organisation who are now positioning themselves to become a future government-in waiting dominating our own democratically elected national governments when these catastrophic events play out.This world government will be controlled by a man the bible calls the Antichrist who will run a new financial system based on Central Bank Digital Currencies. This system will go global by 2030 and will replace all cash and card transactions. No-one will be able to buy or sell without his evil mark. Just before this system in fully operational Christian believers will be caught up to meet Christ in the air in an event called 'The Rapture' just before a terrible time on earth lasting seven years called ' The Great Tribulation' begins.This Book will also look at how the Vaccine injured are being completely ignored.

Captivating, with non-stop testimonials regarding real life situations. This title showcase stories of individuals sharing how faith and the power of God changed their lives.

This collection of essays by leading scholars explores the present, dynamic state of metaphysical religion in America. It includes chapters that: put survey data on this growing group in context; clarify definitional issues in the study of spirituality in general and metaphysical spirituality in particular; and assess the networks, conferences, rituals, festivals, retreat centers and periodicals recently developed by metaphysicals. The contributors discuss characteristic practices of mental healing and meditation, and show the reach of metaphysical ideas into public spaces and popular media cultures. One particular chapter also addresses the growing controversy over the legitimacy of metaphysical individuals and movements that appropriate elements of Native American and Asian religious beliefs and practices to enrich or sustain their own practice. This rich collection appeals to students, researchers, professionals and the layperson interested in knowing more about the historyand more importantly the direction that American metaphysical religion is taking.

White studies Rembrandt's technique from an aesthetic rather than a scientific point of view

A biography of Rembrandt examines his most important drawings and paintings, describes his personal life, and assesses his contribution to art.

Immigration and Regional Integration in a Globalizing World, Christopher White makes an important contribution to the immigration debate by investigating the relationship between two of the most important forces shaping the current international systeminternational migration and regional integration. The ability to manage the movement of people across national borders is considered one of the primary responsibilities of the nation-state, but international migration always involves more than one country. The world has become increasingly globalized and international migration has followed suit. The vast majority of states have come to realize that successful and effective migration policies involve cooperation and coordination with other states, sometimes by choice and sometimes by necessity. However, these efforts, both regionally and globally, are often highly contentious and result in conflict internally and externally. Managing migration and integration are key concerns for governments in nearly every region of the world and will take on even greater importance as globalization and technological advances shrink distances and bring us closer together. White uses an evidence-based approach to understanding immigration and economic integration to debunk the ';migration myth' that sees a strong connection between these two factors. Contrary to prevailing assumptions, the main argument is that there is no substantial relationship between the international migration and regional integration, despite the political rhetoric that generates enormous fear and anxiety surrounding these issues. Instead of conflating them, countries can consider the benefits of integration policies without worrying about migration and can consider migration policies without concern for integration. This book is for anyone concerned about the issue of immigration and its relationship to trade liberalization and regional integration.

     At a combined 600+ pounds, Chris & Patty were a happy couple, but a heavy couple.  When Patty's weight-loss surgery was approved, Chris faced a stark choice--risk 'Bariatric Divorce'?  Or get on board.     Chris made the choice to adopt the healthy lifestyle his wife had recommended for decades--this time for real, and this time for good.  He had never been successful at weight loss before, but he felt he had no excuses left.  He knew this would be the biggest challenge of his married life...and he knew the best way to stay on track was to write it all down.      On the day of Patty's surgery, Chris began keeping a secret journal, and kept writing for 400 days, as they each completed a 100+ pound weight loss.  His journal describes their stunning transformation and the effect it had on their families, co-workers, doctors, neighbors, and above all, their marriage itself.     Containing whimsy, candor, and dozens of photos, this is the story of how one marriage survived--and thrived--amid the profound change that results from one partner's bariatric surgery. 

Beginning iOS Apps with Facebook and Twitter APIs shows you how to add the power of social networking to your mobile apps on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. With this book as your guide, you can write apps that connect to Facebook and Twitter quickly, securely, and discreetly. Instead of starting from scratch, you will build on the vast resources, data storage capacity, and familiar features of these platforms which have become part of everyday life for hundreds of millions of users worldwide.Beginning iOS Apps with Facebook and Twitter APIs introduces you to the development tools, techniques, and design practices you will need to work with the APIs. It helps you decide whether to use Facebook, Twitter, or both, and explains the important issues of design, branding, and permissible use guidelines. You will learn how to guarantee privacy and use OAuth for authentication and single sign-on.Create news apps, shopping apps, contact apps, GPS apps, guides, and more, that let users transparently: Sign on once, then freely work with and manage their Facebook and Twitter accounts Publish game high scores, post likes, links, and status updates Send messages, share pictures, and forward Tweets Tweet a link to an event, show themselves as attending, and see who else is there Show Tweets that are relevant to a topic within a news app Show Tweets about a restaurant Organize a group or community From time to time, new forms of communication come along that make it easier for people to communicate and manage their social lives. Like phone calls and SMS before them, Facebook and Twitter have, in a short time, become essential parts of the social fabric of life for an ever-growing number of people throughout the world. The knowledge you'll gain from Beginning iOS Apps with Facebook and Twitter APIs will help you create exciting and popular iOS apps that your users will rely on every day to help make their lives more meaningful and connected.