Nonfiction
The Package
Führer’s Package The muddy trench fills up as the torrential rain falls persistently, the lieutenant shouts and they all aim at the enemy on the other side, he orders them to fire and the German Karabiner rifles go off in sync. The enemy retaliates with the same valor and the bullets fly just inches above their green helmets of which they’re accustomed to. The battle ensues that morning while the general in the bunker orders for the young private to be called in. The private salutes and the general ushers him to the metal chair, on the table rests a small package wrapped in a weatherproof cloth that’s been securely tied with a string. The general asks the young soldier to guard the package with his life and make sure it’s delivered before six hundred hours the following morning. He’s given a coded map to the delivery location and salutes walking out the bunker with his mind and heart racing so fast he leans on the beam by the entrance to catch breath, it’s a damned mission ahead, he safely tucks away the package into the inner pocket of his green jacket. Two other privates escort him through the muddy trenches to the back, out of range from the enemy fire but that’s as far as they go.
By Lee Karanja2 years ago in BookClub
Whispers of the Ancient Oak
Whispers of the Ancient Oak Once upon a time in the enchanting town of Serenalia, nestled between emerald hills and shimmering rivers, there lived a young man named Leo. Serenalia was renowned for its vibrant festivities and jovial spirit, but within Leo resided a darkness that clouded the hues of this cheerful town.
By Samuel Gbenegbara Lagodam 2 years ago in BookClub
Ebook Review - Non-fiction Dark Stories
Exploring the Dark Diaries of Mystery, Horror, and Evil Embark on a spine-chilling journey into the mysterious realms of the unknown with the riveting non-fictional book, "Dark Diaries." Authored by Peaceable Olaniyi , this collection of short stories transcends conventional boundaries, immersing readers in a tapestry of mystery, horror, and sheer evil. Each tale, meticulously crafted and documented with dates and accessible resources, invites readers to traverse the thin veil between reality and the supernatural, questioning the very fabric of their perceptions.
By Peaceable Oluwafemi2 years ago in BookClub
LOVE AND SORROW
'Love and Sorrow' In the quaint town of Willow Creek, nestled amid rolling hills and lush meadows, lived a couple, Liam and Evelyn, whose love story echoed through generations. Their love was a tapestry woven with laughter, shared dreams, and an unspoken promise of forever.
By Samuel Gbenegbara Lagodam 2 years ago in BookClub
Interesting Ocean Facts You Won't Get Anywhere Else
The ocean is deep, much deeper than most of us think. If you were to break all the land on the surface of every continent and island in the world and fill the deep part of the ocean with that land, then the whole world would be covered in two kilometers of sea. However, three-quarters of our planet is already covered in water, and the water extends to a depth of only three kilometers. Let's dive in and see what we find. The first step is 40 meters below the surface, which is the maximum depth allowed for diving. A little lower, at 93 meters, is the wreck of the Lusitania, which is interesting because the Lusitania itself is 240 meters long, which means that it sank in water that is less deep than long. Therefore, if the boat stands on its back or bow, it will come out of the water. It's a little deeper than that, at 100 meters, diving can be very deadly if you're not careful due to decompression sickness. But that didn't stop a man named Herbert Nitsch from setting a world record for getting himself to a depth of 214 meters. This man swam to this level with just one breath. But a little lower, at 332 meters, is the world diving record set by another man named Ahmed Gabr. If he digs another 111 meters, he will reach the height of the Empire State Building if doubled underwater. And a little further, 500 meters below the surface, we come to the deepest depths of the blue whales, the largest creatures on the planet, and at the end of the American Seawolf-class nuclear submarine. At 535 meters we can witness the deepest depths of the emperor penguins. And this is where we need to increase the power of water pressure. At this underground level, the pressure of water on humans or penguins would be like that of a bear standing on a coin. So, further in-depth, at 830 meters, is the height of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world. Once we reach 1,000 meters below the surface we begin to enter the danger zone. Light from above can no longer reach here, so the rest of the sea below is plunged into perpetual darkness. In addition, the water pressure you will experience at this time will be as if you were on the surface of the planet Venus, which means you will die quickly. You will also find giant squid at this sea level if the water stress hasn't killed you. At 1,280 meters, we reach the highest depth to which leatherback turtles fall. Continuing, at 6,000 meters, we will reach the deepest part of the Grand Canyon if we are underwater. At 2,000 meters above sea level, we begin to encounter some of the most dangerous creatures of the sea, such as the evil Black Dragons, a carnivorous animal with a stomach that does not allow light to pass through. come out of it. This means that since we are in complete darkness underwater right now, the only way to see this thing is with a flashlight. Continuing further, at 2,250 meters, we will reach the maximum depth to which both sperm whales and dangerous squid dive. Sperm whales often have marks and scars on their bodies from their fights with the deadly squid that can occur at these incredible depths. The squid themselves can grow up to 14 meters long and weigh up to 750 kilograms and look like a dinner plate with a razor blade between their tentacles. So, yeah, good luck with that. The lowest, at 3,800 meters, is the wreck of the RMS Titanic. And a little bit, at 4,000 meters, we begin to enter the abyssal area of the sea. The water pressure here reaches an incredible 11,000 pounds per square inch. But there are many strange, almost alien creatures that live in these depths, such as Tooth Fing, Angler Fish, and Viper Fish. And 4,267 meters is the average depth of the sea that one would expect to fall to the ground. But there is a part of the ocean that is deeper than that. At 4,791 meters is the wreckage of the battleship Bismarck, which sank during World War II. At the bottom, at 6,000 meters above sea level, is the beginning of the Hadal region, named after Hades itself. The water pressure at these depths can be 1,100 times greater than you might think, which is equivalent to that of an elephant balancing on a postage stamp, or a single passenger carrying the weight of a Boeing 747 airplane. jumbo 50. In these depths, you will be crushed immediately without any protection. But life still exists on earth in a surprising variety. At 6,500 meters we reached the maximum depth that the DSV Alvin, the famous submarine that helped discover the Titanic, could sink. Being at the bottom, at 8,848 meters below the surface, we reached the height of Mount Everest, if it were to be demolished and put under water. Also, at 10,898 meters, we reached the depth that James Cameron reached in 2012 during the Deep Sea Challenger mission. The deepest part of the ocean that man has reached, however, was in 1960, when two men named Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard reached a depth of 10,916 meters using their [? Trieste?] submarine. It took them five hours to descend the river to this depth. But they only lasted 20 minutes before the window broke and it started to take off. A little further, at 10,972 meters, we reached the average altitude of a commercial airliner. So if you've seen a window during flight and looked down, it gives you a good idea of the depth of the abyss we find ourselves in now. Finally, when we reached 10,994 meters, we reached the famous sea floor, called Challenger Deep, exactly on this map, about 300 kilometers southwest of the island of Guam. However, it is believed that there are almost as many deep parts of the ocean that have not yet been discovered. It was in 1997 that Sirena Deep was discovered with a depth of 10,732 meters, making it the second deepest point in the ocean. It is estimated that only about 5% of the ocean is well preserved, while the remaining 95% is currently a mystery. It may only be a matter of time before we discover the deepest parts of our oceans.
By Daniel Otieno2 years ago in BookClub
Tips To Improve Skill Communication And Speak Better Publicly
Techniques to Speak Better Individuals will more often than not express the most. Who would rather not communicate their thoughts. Everybody needs to introduce themselves in the most gorgeous manner. One of the components of outer magnificence is to speak flawlessly, excellence in articulation. This work isn’t something truly challenging. It is sufficient to attempt to speak pleasantly and a couple of rules.
By SINDILE LANCELOTT TOTOBA2 years ago in BookClub
5 Books to Learn About Asexuality
Ace, grey-ace, sex-neutral, sex-averse, demisexual–there is a lot to learn if you want to learn about asexuality. I'm of the mind that there are few better ways to learn than reading a good book. Luckily, there are some excellent ace books out there for you to learn from. In the last couple of years there have been a particular surge of both fiction and nonfiction feature ace voices. I've chosen to focus on nonfiction in this article, with another to come about asexual representation in fiction.
By Eleanore Fiore2 years ago in BookClub
Twelve fascinating psychological facts about individuals who tend to be reserved
The term "quiet" can carry various connotations. Often, we assume that quiet individuals are so for specific reasons, believing that their preference for silence reflects negatively on their confidence and self-esteem. However, this is far from the truth. We may also mistakenly link quietness with shyness, but these two personality traits are distinct. Shyness pertains to feeling uncomfortable expressing oneself in social settings, while being quiet simply means talking less and listening more. Quiet individuals may feel at ease and self-assured around others, even in bustling social situations. This distinct quality makes them intriguing and sometimes enigmatic to those they encounter. Instead of shyness, quietness is more commonly associated with introversion, although not every introvert is quiet, and not every quiet person is an introvert.
By Dorcas Makau2 years ago in BookClub
Sakara Bird
One way to know for sure if the Sakara bird from 200 BCE is a model of a plane is to test it, but the ancient Museum in Cairo would unlikely let one fly around like a toy. So glider designer Martin Gregory built a similar model of balsa wood and concluded that even with the missing tail plane, the plane wasn't much of a flyer. An aerodynamics expert tested it in weather conditions similar to those in Egypt and was impressed with the little plane's abilities. If the Sakara bird from 200 BCE is a model of a plane, it would be an example of an upart - an out-of-place artifact that's way ahead of its time in terms of technology or history.
By Matias Fernandez2 years ago in BookClub
