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Big Breath of a Wish

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harrison, Richard, PUBLISHER: Wolsak and Wynn, Richard Harrison's fourth book of poetry delves deeply into the linguistic discoveries children make in their first two years of life.This is a fasciniating read. With Big Breath of a Wish, this popular poet has made a significant addition to his oeuvre. Winner of the City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize.

How Do We Know the Nature of Disease

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kupperberg, Paul, PUBLISHER: Rosen Publishing Group, This book takes the reader into compelling discoveries that have led understanding the nature of viruses a bacteria and how this world, unfathoma in its smallness, has led to the eradication some of the most deadly diseases. This is a comprehensive look at plagues, epidemics, and the role of genetics in disease.

The Philosophical Journey: An Interactive Approach

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lawhead, William F., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua, The Philosophical Journey is a topically organized text presented in an interactive format designed to get students' philosophical intuitions flowing. The book's guiding metaphor of "explorers on a journey" makes readers active participants in ongoing discoveries. The message of this book is that philosophy is a vital activity and way of thinking that can be practiced and developed.

Pond Life: Revised and Updated

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reid, George K. / Zim, Herbert Spencer / Dolan, Tom, PUBLISHER: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press, This guide describes and illustrates, in full color, the plants and animals that live in or near ponds, lakes, streams, and wetlands. It includes surface-dwelling creatures as well as those of open water, the bottom, and the shore and tells how various animals and plants live together in a community. Plus suggestions for: Where and when to lookObserving and collecting specimensMaking exciting discoveries

The Algebraic Eigenvalue Problem (Nmse

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wilkinson, J. Harvie, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This volume, which became a classic on first publication, is perhaps the most important and widely read book in the field of numerical analysis. It presents a distillation of the author's pioneering discoveries concerning the computation of matrix eigenvalues. The emphasis is on the transmission of knowledge rather than elaborate proofs. The book will be valued by all practicing numerical analysts, students and researchers in the field, engineers, and scientists.

My Friend Bear

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alborough, Jez, PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press (MA), For a very small boy and a very large bear, life can be lonely when there's no one to talk to. Eddie and the Bear love their teddies, but teddy bears can't talk -- or can they? The lovable, odd-sized pair from Where's My Teddy? meet up in another rollicking read-aloud about funny discoveries and fast friendships, in a format just right for small hands.

Albert Einstein's Vision: Remarkable Discoveries That Shaped

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Parker, Barry, PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books, Acclaimed science writer Barry Parker completes his trilogy on Einstein with this new work showing the incredibly wide-ranging influence of Einstein's many discoveries. In the first volume, "Einstein's Brainchild, Parker focused on relativity, the most famous and important of the great genius's ideas. In the second volume, "Einstein: The Passions of a Scientist, his human side and diverse interests beyond science were Parker's main topic. Now the author turns once again to Einstein as creative scientist, concentrating on his prolific output of far-reaching contributions that complement and broaden his discovery of relativity. Moreover, Parker provides an indelible portrait of the man behind the theories. In clear and eloquent language, Parker helps us appreciate the breadth and richness of Einstein's vision: from Einstein's theories supporting time travel, to his research on curved space, the cosmological constant, black holes, worm holes, gravity waves, cosmic lenses, to quantum theory, and beyond. Parker also discusses Einstein's reluctant connection with atomic weapons, his pacifist philosophy, his quest for the elusive unified field theory, and the relationship of his work to the recent "hot" area of superstrings. Even readers already familiar with Einstein's work will discover a wealth of new material in this singular contribution to the Einstein corpus. Parker's gift for turning complex physics into lucid prose has produced the most complete and accessible volume to elucidate for everyone the magnificent contributions of this most brilliant of scientists.

World History Series: History of Medicine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yount, Lisa, PUBLISHER: Lucent Books, The profession of medicine has existed almost since the beginning of human history. Only after healing joined forces with science, however, did physicians make much progress in learning to prevent and heal injury and disease. Halting though it has been, the progress of medicine has also been marked by thrilling discoveries about how the human body functions and the forces that threaten health, leading to the amazing achievements that characterize medicine today.

In Defense of Science: Why Scientific Literacy Matters

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spellman, Frank R. / Price-Bayer, Joni, PUBLISHER: Government Institutes, Today, only a few people outside of the scientific community are conversant with the tradition of science and its many breakthroughs. The rest are scientifically illiterate. So say Frank R. Spellman and Joni Price-Bayer, authors of In Defense of Science: Why Scientific Literacy Matters. This book explains why ordinary citizens need to have an understanding of science, its methods, and its groundbreaking discoveries. The authors introduce the most basic scientific concepts in accessible and straightforward language. Along the way they debunk several misconceptions of science and scientists, and arrive at a view of science as an integral part of society, policy, and everyday life. The book begins with an introduction to science and its basic concepts, including a brief and entertaining history of science and scientific discoveries, before taking on current views of science in society. It surveys the many sources of our ideas of science, including pop culture, classics of literature, news media, and political discourse. Much of the information from these sources tends to mislead, and the only way to guard against such misinformation is to become scientifically literate, and promote scientific literacy in society. The book therefore delves into the reasons that so many people do not understand basic scientific principles and do not keep up with scientific breakthroughs, and finishes by examining the current state of science education. It includes many resources for further reading, and is presented in an engaging and entertaining way. It offers much food for thought for anyone concerned with science in today's world.

Tres relaciones de viajes.....ESEMPLARE N. 411

Tres relaciones de viajes por el Río Marañon llamado también de las Amazonas recopiladas por. Jornada de Pedro de Orsúa. Descubrimiento del Río de las Amazonas, rélation de Mr. de la Condamine Malfatti Cesare 4º., 1 grab. color, XII, 177 p., 8 grab. Edición de 415 ejemplares, papel hilo, barbas. Cartoné. Estuche. Reimpresión de tres títulos de los siglos XVI, XVII y XVIII, que incluyen noticias sobre la goma, materia prima en que se basa la industria editora de la obra. Historia de América. Descubrimientos. History of America. Discoveries. IN PERFETTO STATO, alcune pagine devono ancora essere staccate

Ninevah and Its Remains: A Narrative of an Expedition to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Layard, Austen Henry / Fagan, Brian M., PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, A rise, go to Nineveh, that great city, " said the Lord to Jonah. For centuries, generations of scholars pondered the historical truth of the Scriptures. Had Ninevah actually been a great city? The question would remain unsolved for centuries. But in , a twenty-two-year-old Londoner named Austen Henry Layard left England for Ceylon, modern-day Sri Lanka, seeking a less dreary place in which to practice law. He never got there. Traveling by land, he reached the town of Mosul, on the banks of the Tigris, and spent the next ten years in Persia. Driven by little more than an insatiable well of desire for discovery, Layard soon became the foremost archeologist of his time, and discovered the ancient ruins of Ninevah at the tender age of thirty one. While the British Museum unloaded hundreds of tons of sculpture from Layard's excavations, Layard wrote "Nineveh and Its Remains," a popular account of his discoveries reprinted in an abridged form here. The book appeared to rapturous acclaim and sold out numerous printings. Everyone loved the fluent mix of high adventure and archaeology in his books, the intoxicating stew of compelling characters and sudden crises. He made the Assyrians accessible to the common person and brought alive a shadowy Biblical civilization. The book made Austen Henry Layard one of the archaeological immortals, who achieved miracles of discovery against seemingly impossible odds. Originally published in , "Nineveh and Its Remains" is Layard's account of his extraordinary discoveries in the East. This masterpiece, described by the London Times as "the most extraordinary work of the present age, " is one of the great archeological books of all time.

Kerma and the Kingdom of Kush, B.C.: The

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kendall, Timothy, PUBLISHER: National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian I, This book chronicles one of the 20th century's greatest discoveries in African archaeology. In , in the village of Kerma in the northern Sudan, G.A. Reisner identified the remains of an ancient city with colossal architecture and spectacular tombs. Kerma mystified scholars for decades until new research and renewed excavations by C. Bonnet revealed it to be the capital of the early Nubian kingdom of Kush. Written to accompany an exhibition of ancient Nubian pottery, jewelry, and cultural artifacts, the book documents the archaeological site and ancient art works.

Choose Florida for Retirement: Retirement Discoveries for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gollattscheck, James, PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, Retirement can be a time of growth, or adventure, or complete and utter relaxation. Where you spend your retirement years, no matter how you may define them, has to be a place that fulfills your desires and meets your changing needs. Choose Florida has many communities that are ideal for retirees of every stripe. Descriptions of scenic, vibrant places, as well as essential information about the resources and activities available in these areas, allow you to make an informed decision about selecting Florida as your ideal location to enjoy an affordable, active, and safe retirement.

Important old master painting - Galleria Corsini

Titolo: Important old master paintings - Discoveries.. in una nuova luce Autore: Robert B. Simon Editore: Piero Corsini Inc. Collana: // Anno: Numero di pagine: 120 Dimensione: 21x26 cm circa Copertina: brossura Stato: ottimo Si tratta del catalogo della mostra tenutasi a New York presso la Galleria Corsini dal 20 Aprile al 20 Maggio . La mostra presenta opere di Domenico di Bartolomeo Ubaldini detto Domenico Puligo, Jacopo Robusti detto Tintoretto, Prospero Fontana, Scarsellino, Ludovico e Annibale Carracci, Guido Albani, Domenichino, Guido Cagnacci, Corrado Giaquinto,Giovanni Antonio Pellegrino, solo per citarne alcuni. Il libro e' riccamente illustrato. Ogni dipinto e' accompagnato da una ricca scheda critica. Libro libri arte antica dipinti antichi

Redesigning Life?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tokar, Brian, PUBLISHER: McGill-Queen's University Press, New discoveries in biotechnology are often touted as the answer to many contemporary problems. Genetic engineering, animal cloning, and reproductive technologies are promoted as the keys to a brighter future, while genetic engineers promise more productive agriculture, medical miracles, and solutions to environmental problems. Redesigning Life? offers the first comprehensive examination of the hidden hazards of genetic technologies and shows how a worldwide resistance is emerging. Twenty-six internationally respected critics offer their analysis of the issues, their social and ethical implications, and what people are doing in response. Redesigning Life? is essential reading for everyone who seeks to understand the full story behind today's headlines. Acquista Ora

Talking Science

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davis, Adam Hart / Hart-Davis, Adam, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Adam Hart Davis has interviewed some of the most influential scientists and thinkers of our time. In this fascinating insight into modern science he presents the stories behind the science, the difficulties behind the discoveries and the future of the findings, as explained by the people themselves. Adam Hart Davis talks with: Jocelyn Bell Burnell (Bath, UK) Sir Michael Berry (Bristol, UK) Colleen Cavanaugh (Harvard, US) Richard Dawkins (Oxford, UK). Loren Graham (MIT, US) Richard Gregory (Bristol, UK) Eric Lander (MIT, US) Lord May of Oxford (UK) John Maynard Smith (Sussex, UK) Rosalind Picard (MIT, US) Peter Raven (St Louis, US) Sir Martin Rees (Cambridge, UK) Eugenie Scott (Oakland, US) Lewis Wolpert (UCL, UK)

Blue Highways: A Journey Into America

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heat Moon, William Least, PUBLISHER: Back Bay Books, Hailed as a masterpiece of American travel writing, Blue Highways is an unforgettable journey along our nation's backroads. William Least Heat-Moon set out with little more than the need to put home behind him and a sense of curiosity about "those little towns that get on the map-if they get on at all-only because some cartographer has a blank space to fill: Remote, Oregon; Simplicity, Virginia; New Freedom, Pennsylvania; New Hope, Tennessee; Why, Arizona; Whynot, Mississippi." His adventures, his discoveries, and his recollections of the extraordinary people he encountered along the way amount to a revelation of the true American experience.

Orcslayer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Long, Nathan, PUBLISHER: Games Workshop(uk), Gotrek and Felix arrive back on the southern coast of the Old World to discover that the orcs are running rampant as the Empire fights off a Chaos invasion futher inland. To honour an ancient pledge, Gotrek agrees to help a dwarf prince reclaim his hold from the greenskin invaders who have siezed it, but our intrepid heroes find more than they bargain for in the cold depths of the mountains. "A snappy serial in the Tolkein vein draws its heroes and villains from a somewhat tired set of fantasy tropes, but Long's storytelling ability makes it worthwhile?the narrative maintains the momentum throughout. An engaging if derivative fantasy tale." -Kirkus Discoveries, VNU US Literary Group Acquista Ora

The Asteroids

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Asimov, Isaac, PUBLISHER: G. Stevens, Gareth Stevens is proud to present a completely updated and revised edition of our highly acclaimed Iassc Asimov's New Library of the Universe. A re-worked text throughout relects the latest discoveries and theories, and the most up-to-the-minute new photographs bring these volumes into the 21st century while mintaining the authority and accessibilty of the original. Asimov's original work forms the basis for a fascinating mixture of science fact and theory combined with his higly readable prose style. The result is a series capable of answering, in an understandable and truly informative way, the multitude of questions children ask when they gae skyward. The 12 revised volumes already in print will soon be joined by 18 more, covering all aspects of the universe and its exploration.

Strange Son: Two Mothers, Two Sons, and the Quest to Unlock

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Iversen, Portia, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, The groundbreaking true story of two mothers, worlds apart, united in a struggle to connect with their autistic sons. Emmy(r)-winning art director Portia Iversen's life was turned upside down when her son Dov was diagnosed with autism. But when she heard a miraculous story of a woman in India who had taught her own severely autistic son to communicate, she brought Soma and Tito Mukhopadhyay from Bangalore to America to help researchers better understand this amazing feat. "Strange Son" is the extraordinary account of two families who made astonishing discoveries about the nature of autism and redefined how the world can interact with those who suffer from the disorder.

The Stonewycke Legacy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Phillips, Michael / Pella, Judith, PUBLISHER: Bristol Park Books, Michael Phillips and Judith Pella's panoramic Stonewycke series chronicles six generations of an aristocratic Scottish family whose deep faith endures through tragedy and heartbreak. The Stonewycke Legacy, the saga's thrilling conclusion, brings the series into the twentieth century with the marriage of Logan Macintyre and Allison MacNeil. In Stranger at Stonewycke, Logan, a persuasive con man, talks his way into the once-magnificent estate -- but discovers that Allison, Stonewycke's seventeen-year-old heiress, is more than his match. In Shadows Over Stonewycke, Allison and Logan's marriage is not spared the tragedies of war. And, in the series' dramatic conclusion, Treasure of Stonewycke, Allison and Logan's faith comes full circle with astonishing new discoveries that promise to reshape their lives.

Plant Pathology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Agrios, George N., PUBLISHER: Academic Press, This fifth edition of the classic textbook in plant pathology outlines how to recognize, treat, and prevent plant diseases. It provides extensice coverage of abiotic, fungal, viral, bacterial, nematode and other plant diseases and their associated epidemiology. It also covers the genetics of resistance and modern management on plant disease. Plant Pathology, 5th Edition, is the most comprehensive resource and textbook that professionals, faculty and students can consult for well-organized, essential information. This thoroughly revised edition is 45% larger, covering new discoveries and developments in plant pathology and enhanced by hundreds of new color photographs and illustrations. * The latest information on molecular techniques and biological control in plant diseases * Comprehensive in coverage * Numerous excellent diagrams and photographs * A large variety of disease examples for instructors to choose for their course

Pew Bible-NRSV

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zondervan Publishing, PUBLISHER: Zondervan Publishing Company, Few Bible translations achieve the degree of respect and acceptance enjoyed by the Revised Standard Version over the past half century. Now, with all the Bible's literal accuracy and dignity preserved, we welcome the New RSV. Dramatic archeological discoveries shed new light on our understanding of ancient languages while, no less dramatically, our own use of language changes, too. The most broadly representative translation team yet assembled worked with these changes to bring us the NRSV -- a translation as literal as possible. Key changes include: Replacement of archaic words; Revision of English words that have changed in meaning; Correction of confusing word order; Use of common-gender words where intended; Improvement in the sound and clarity of text when read aloud. Accurate, understandable, and reverent. A new standard for all -- the NRSV.

Cambridge Illustrated History of Archaeology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bahn, Paul, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This is the fullest and most authoritative single-volume account of archaeology from the earliest discoveries to the great excavations of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Lavishly illustrated throughout and global in scope, it tells the story of those explorations which have helped shape our knowledge of the past. From early digging in Greece and the Near East, through the part played by archaeology in the 'discovery' of the Americas, to the unearthing of sites in Africa, Scandinavia, the former Soviet Union, and Australasia, the book describes individual events as part of a connected narrative amounting to a thorough history of the subject for general readers. It is the first general history of archaeology written by a team of specialists and the first history to cover every part of the world. The book is complete with time-period charts, lists of archaeological events, and a full index.

Biology: A Laboratory Guide to the Natural World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Richardson, Dennis J. / Richardson, Kristen E., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, As energy crises, environmental mismanagement, and disease outbreaks increase in our world, an understanding of biology is becoming more important than ever. These laboratory exercises give readers a greater understanding of themselves and of current issues in a biological context. Explores the natural world through Web-based exercises and inquiry-based investigation. Focuses on the scientific method and on science as a process. Features end-of-chapter Web exercises. References other human endeavors such as art, literature, and history. Offers a new exercise in human evolution incorporating recent paleontological discoveries. Presents more information on various animal groups. Approximately 10% of problems revised and rewritten for greater clarity and less redundancy. A useful source for science teachers (grades 7-12) and for anyone interested in learning more about biology.

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