Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn

In just over a year’s time, Ryia Cautella has already earned herself a reputation as the quickest, deadliest blade in the dockside city of Carrowwick - not to mention the sharpest tongue. But Ryia Cautella is not her real name. 

For the past six years, a deadly secret has kept her in hiding, running from town to town, doing whatever it takes to stay one step ahead of the formidable Guildmaster - the sovereign ruler of the five kingdoms of Thamorr. No matter how far or fast she travels, his servants never fail to track her down...but even the most powerful men can be defeated. 

Ryia’s path now leads directly into the heart of the Guildmaster’s stronghold, and against every instinct she has, it’s not a path she can walk alone. Forced to team up with a crew of assorted miscreants, smugglers, and thieves, Ryia must plan her next moves very carefully. If she succeeds, her freedom is won once and for all...but unfortunately for Ryia, her new allies are nearly as selfish as she is, and they all have plans of their own.

Check the position of the James Webb Space Telescope

 I want to introduce you to the new addition that NASA/JPL added to its digital simulator of the solar system, which shows the real-time position of a large number of objects in the solar system.

It is the James Webb Space Telescope, you can see the trajectory that will take him to his L2 orbit position, which he will reach in just a couple of days.

This is the direct link to its digital simulator 

Hope you enjoy it!

Loki: Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee

 Before the days of going toe-to-toe with the Avengers, a younger Loki is desperate to prove himself heroic and capable, while it seems everyone around him suspects him of inevitable villainy and depravity...except for Amora. Asgard's resident sorceress-in-training feels like a kindred spirit - someone who values magic and knowledge, who might even see the best in him.

But when Loki and Amora cause the destruction of one of Asgard's most prized possessions, Amora is banished to Earth, where her powers will slowly and excruciatingly fade to nothing. Without the only person who ever looked at his magic as a gift instead of a threat, Loki slips further into anguish and the shadow of his universally adored brother, Thor.

When Asgardian magic is detected in relation to a string of mysterious murders on Earth, Odin sends Loki to investigate. As he descends upon 19th-century London, Loki embarks on a journey that leads him to more than just a murder suspect, putting him on a path to discover the source of his power - and who he's meant to be.

Thought for the day

Thought for the day

It's that a satisfying life is better than a successful life. Our success is measured by others, but your satisfaction is measured by our hearts, our minds and our souls. So at the end of the day, the question is are you satisfied?

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The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

 "The Selfish Gene" is a popular science book written by British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. It was first published in 1976 and has since become a classic in the field of biology and evolutionary theory. In the book, Dawkins introduces the concept of the "selfish gene," which suggests that genes, rather than individuals or species, are the driving force behind evolution.

Dawkins maintains that genes are the units of selection in evolution and that they act in their own self-interest to ensure their own survival and replication. He explains how this perspective can help us understand various aspects of biology, including altruism, kin selection, and the evolution of social behaviour.

"The Selfish Gene" is known for its clear and engaging writing style, as well as its controversial ideas that have sparked debates and discussions in the scientific community and beyond. The book has had a significant influence in the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, and popular science.

Now I have decided to give him another chance, although I must admit that I am not a fan of the books he has written, and unfortunately, this book has not changed my opinion about it.

Eurobyte Asteroid Occultation

After a long day, all kinds of difficulties and temperatures of -0.5c. I am very happy to report that the search for the asteroid Eurybates was a success.

The cooperation with Recon to collect data for NASA's Lucy mission is amazing.

No other space mission in history has launched to so many different destinations in independent orbits around our Sun. Lucy will show us, for the first time, the diversity of the primordial bodies that built the planets.

Knowing that I have been able to contribute my grain of sand to this effort makes me proud.

Letters from an Astrophysicist

 For me there are no scientific contributions, it is more to see the human side of this group of scientists

Publisher's Summary

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has attracted one of the world’s largest online followings with his fascinating, widely accessible insights into science and our universe. Now, Tyson invites us to go behind the scenes of his public fame by unveiling his candid correspondence with people across the globe who have sought him out in search of answers. In this hand-picked collection of 100 letters, Tyson draws upon cosmic perspectives to address a vast array of questions about science, faith, philosophy, life, and of course, Pluto. His succinct, opinionated, passionate, and often funny responses reflect his popularity and standing as a leading educator.  

Tyson’s 2017 best seller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry offered more than one million readers an insightful and accessible understanding of the universe. Now, revealing Tyson’s most candid and heartfelt writing yet, Letters from an Astrophysicist introduces us to a newly personal dimension of Tyson’s quest to understand our place in the cosmos. 

The full list of narrators includes Victor Bevine, Gabriel Vaughan, Lauren Fortgang, Neil Hellegers, Kevin Free, Vikas Adam, Nick Sullivan, Gabra Zackman, Allyson Johnson, Brandon Rubin, and Piper Goodeve.

©2019 Neil deGrasse Tyson (P)2019 Audible, Inc.