In this fascinating biography, Patricia Rife interprets both the life and times of Lise Meitner (1878 1968), providing a rich background of the scientific discoveries and social milieu that affected the research, events, personalities, and politics of 20th century quantum physics. Rife asks the central question of why, given the priority evidence of Meitner's role in the interpretation of nuclear fission, was she too not awarded the Nobel Prize?"

An anthology of 26 diverse stories of peace - achieving peace inwardly, through social activism or through inter-personal dialogue, enjoy the inspirational stories of peace makers such as Gandhi, and international peace spokespeople from around the world. Authors include a former astronaut, an Iraq war survivor, peace educators from universities worldwide, South African, Mexico and Central American peace negotiators, Peace Gardens creators and many more whose inspirational stories will set your heart aflame Seeking peace is a universal quest.