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Nature's word : musings on sacred geometry. Phi in Plant Forms: When one looks into the absolutely vast amount of information that has been collected on the extensive number of forms in which Nature employs the proportion of Phi, it is obvious that there is no other specific number that recurs throughout life on Earth with such regularity.

nature's word : musings on sacred geometry

If we were to attempt to deal with all of the instances of Phi in Nature, we would be forced to dedicate an entire website, if not several, to the subject. In fact, there are many books and websites that focus solely on the subject of the Golden Ratio in Nature. Because of the fact that many other authors have already dealt with this subject in exhaustive studies, Nature’s Word will only deal with “the tip of the iceburg” – it is suggested that the interested reader look to other sources for more information after reading that which is presented here.

Fantasy Fiction Genre Definition. The definition of this fictional genre could be described as something that contains rudiments that are not realistic, such as magical powers, talking animals, etc.

Fantasy Fiction Genre Definition

Fantasy is often characterized by a departure from the accepted rules by which individuals perceive the world around them; it represents that which is impossible (unexplained) and outside the parameters of our known, reality. Make-believe is what this genre is all about. Another description of a Fantasy Novel is any book that contains unrealistic settings, or magic, often set in a medieval universe, or possibly involving mythical beings or supernatural forms as a primary element of the plot, theme, or setting.

Fun Space Facts for Kids - Cool, Moon, Planets, Sun, Crazy, Interesting Astronomy Information. How Water Works - HowStuffWorks. In its purest form, it's odorless, nearly colorless and tasteless.

How Water Works - HowStuffWorks

It's in your body, the food you eat and the beverages you drink. You use it to clean yourself, your clothes, your dishes, your car and everything else around you. You can travel on it or jump in it to cool off on hot summer days. Many of the products that you use every day contain it or were manufactured using it. All forms of life need it, and if they don't get enough of it, they die. At its most basic, water is a molecule with one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms, bonded together by shared electrons. Water is the only substance that occurs naturally as a solid (ice), a liquid and a gas (water vapor). So water is pretty simple, right? In its purest form, it's odorless, nearly colorless and tasteless. At its most basic, water is a molecule with one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms, bonded together by shared electrons.

Human Hair - Facts and Information. Hair is defined as a protein filament that grows through the epidermis from follicles deep within the dermis.

Human Hair - Facts and Information

Landscape Information. It might sound daft, but knowing the type of landscape you are dealing with can be quite a challenge.

Landscape Information

You may need to undertake a landscape character assessment or a habitat survey, or perhaps the site has multiple uses and is hard to categorise. There are many different landscape types and I'm gradually working my way through each one producing a guide to management and maintenance. Have a look at the menu on the left or the pictures below to choose a landscape type that is relevant to you. Wind Power Information, Wind Power Facts. Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

Wind Power Information, Wind Power Facts

In fact, wind exists because the sun unevenly heats the surface of the Earth. As hot air rises, cooler air moves in to fill the void. As long as the sun shines, the wind will blow. And as long as the wind blows, people will harness it to power their lives. Ancient mariners used sails to capture the wind and explore the world. Most wind energy comes from turbines that can be as tall as a 20-story building and have three 200-foot-long (60-meter-long) blades.

Human Heart – Diagram and Anatomy of the Heart. [Continued from above] . . . pulmonary arteries and veins, and the vena cava.

Human Heart – Diagram and Anatomy of the Heart

The inferior tip of the heart, known as the apex, rests just superior to the diaphragm. The base of the heart is located along the body’s midline with the apex pointing toward the left side. Because the heart points to the left, about 2/3 of the heart’s mass is found on the left side of the body and the other 1/3 is on the right.