spacetime and electromagnetism an essay on the philosophy

Texas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gaudio, Claudio, PUBLISHER: Quattro Books, A diplomat is captured by supposed insurgents ong>ong>anong>dong> is waiting in a room for his execution. Texas is a provocative story of death against the backdrop of ugly ong>ong>anong>dong> uncompromising politics. It is also a meditation on empire, imperialism ong>ong>anong>dong> Americong>anong> hegemony. The writing borrows heavily from philosophy ong>ong>anong>dong> poetry. A book full of unique visions, written by a writer who has ong>anong> ear for cadence.

Philosophy: 100 Essential Thinkers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stokes, Philip, PUBLISHER: Enchong>anong>ted Lion Books, Who am I? What is justice? What does it meong>anong> to live a good life? Mong>anong>y of the fundamental questions of philosophy are questions that we begin to ask ourselves as young adults when we look at the world around us, at ourselves, ong>ong>anong>dong> try to make sense of things. This engaging ong>ong>anong>dong> accessible book invites the reader to explore the questions ong>ong>anong>dong> arguments of philosophy through the work of one hundred of the greatest thinkers within the Western intellectual tradition. Covering philosophical, scientific, political ong>ong>anong>dong> religious thought over a period of years, Philosophy will serve as ong>anong> excellent guide for those interested in knowing about individual thinkers--such as Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau ong>ong>anong>dong> Nietzsche, to name just a few--ong>ong>anong>dong> the questions ong>ong>anong>dong> observations that inspired them to write. By presenting individual thinkers, details of their lives ong>ong>anong>dong> the concerns ong>ong>anong>dong> circumstong>anong>ces that motivated them, this book makes philosophy come to life as a relevong>anong>t ong>ong>anong>dong> meong>anong>ingful approach to thinking about the contemporary world. A lucid ong>ong>anong>dong> engaging book full of thought-provoking quotations, as well as clear explong>anong>ations ong>ong>anong>dong> definitions, "Philosophy "is sure to encourage students ong>ong>anong>dong> laymen alike to investigate further.

Where Are They Now? the '80s Era: Guitar/Vocal with

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alfred Publishing / Various Artists, PUBLISHER: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc., Each book in the Where Are They Now? series contains over 50 songs by the artists who defined the music of the era. Plus, each book contains ong>anong> ong>essayong> about the times ong>ong>anong>dong> a special "Where Are They Now?" update section on the songs ong>ong>anong>dong> the artists. The '80s Era artists include: Aerosmith, Billy Idol, Blondie, Bon Jovi, Carlos Song>anong>tong>anong>a, Cars, Def Leppard, Extreme, Heart, INXS, Iron Maiden, Journey, Poison, Ramones, Rush, Steve Winwood, Talking Heads, Toto, Vong>anong> Halen, ong>ong>anong>dong> more.

The Photography Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wright, Terence / Wright, Terence, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Revised ong>ong>anong>dong> updated, this second edition of The Photography Hong>ong>anong>dong>book provides ong>anong> introduction to the principles of photographic practice ong>ong>anong>dong> theory ong>ong>anong>dong> offers guidelines for the systematic study of photographic media. Including a new chapter on the ethics of photojournalism, ong>ong>anong>dong> ong>anong> expong>ong>anong>dong>ed chapter on digital photography, as well as a new section on research in photography, The Photography Hong>ong>anong>dong>book includes: new case studies of the war photographer James Nachtwey photographic representations of Marilyn Monroe ong>ong>anong>dong> Adolf Hitler ong>anong> ong>anong>alysis of photographic theory ong>ong>anong>dong> the 'Bert is Evil' website ong>anong> introduction to conceptual skills necessary for photography the historical background ong>ong>anong>dong> rationale for photographic representation the camera as a documentary tool interviews with editors, photographers, picture editors ong>ong>anong>dong> readers the effect of new technologies on photographic practice ong>ong>anong>dong> ong>anong> exploration of the shift from ong>anong>alogue to digital imagery over seventy images. Each chapter now ends with a useful summary of its key points, ong>ong>anong>dong> equip the reader with a vocabulary for photographic phenomena ong>ong>anong>dong> help develop visual awareness ong>ong>anong>dong> visual literacy. The Photography Hong>ong>anong>dong>book will enable students to familiarize themselves with current theoretical viewpoints ong>ong>anong>dong> to evolve critical frameworks for their own photographic practice.

The Five Senses

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gonzalez-Crussi, F., PUBLISHER: Kaplong>anong> Publishing, "Extraordinary on first reading, even more so on a second... the sort of book one wong>anong>ts to pick up again ong>ong>anong>dong> again."--Oliver Sacks "Lively ong>ong>anong>dong> erudite."--"The New York Times Book Review " "Gonzalez-Crussi writes ong>essayong>s that fuse science, literature, ong>ong>anong>dong> personal history into highly civilized artifacts. Here are five such pieces... all of them informative, none of them predictable."-- "The Washington Post " "A meditation on sensory experience by a Mexicong>anong>-born pathologist who weaves personal experiences with history, science, philosophy ong>ong>anong>dong> theology for a wide-rong>anong>ging approach to our centuries-old but undissipated curiosity about the origins of pain ong>ong>anong>dong> pleasure.... ong>Anong> erudite work."--"Los ong>Anong>geles Times Book Review "

A Student's Guide to Studying Psychology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heffernong>anong>, Thomas / Heffernong>anong>, T., PUBLISHER: Psychology Press, The book is a practical guide to studying psychology. It incorporates good chapters on: Perspectives within psychology; Guidelines on seminars, tutorials ong>ong>anong>dong> lectures; Guidelines on ong>essayong> writing ong>ong>anong>dong> practical write-ups; A Guide to research methods ong>ong>anong>dong> empirical report writing; ong>ong>anong>dong> Guidelines on exam preparation ong>ong>anong>dong> technique. Finally, what to do upon graduation is also considered - with particular emphasis placed upon postgraduate training/research as well as applied areas of psychology. It is expected that this book will be of use to those studying psychology at undergraduate ong>ong>anong>dong> pre-degree level, ong>ong>anong>dong> will be of interest to those who are considering studying psychology as ong>anong> academic subject - providing good insights to the most critical areas covered when studying psychology. The practical nature of this book ong>ong>anong>dong> the various components outlined above, as well as its easy to follow format, distinguishes it from other texts in the field. It is ong>anong>ticipated that this book will become ong>anong> invaluable source of guidong>anong>ce to students of psychology.

The New Age Cult

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Martin, Walter, PUBLISHER: Bethong>anong>y House Publishers, Based on thirty-five years of study on the New Age Movement, the foremost expert on cults addresses the No. 1 controversy within the church today. ong>Anong> invaluable reference work for scholar ong>ong>anong>dong> layperson alike.

Restoration Literature: An Anthology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hammond, Paul, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This ong>anong>thology brings together a stimulating ong>ong>anong>dong> entertaining collection of works from the confident ong>ong>anong>dong> creative period of . The literature of this time is by turns refined, poignong>anong>t, ong>ong>anong>dong> brash. Alongside major works such as Dryden's Absalom ong>ong>anong>dong> Achitophel ong>ong>anong>dong> Mac Flecknoe, printed in their entirety, is a substong>anong>tial group of lyrics by Rochester, while Milton's Paradise Lost provides a running commentary on the Restoration scene. Scurrilous satires ong>ong>anong>dong> pamphlets, diaries, theatrical prologues, trong>anong>slations ong>ong>anong>dong> striking work by women poets ong>ong>anong>dong> autobiographers illustrate the period in politics, religion, philosophy ong>ong>anong>dong> in attitudes to town ong>ong>anong>dong> country, love ong>ong>anong>dong> friendship.

The Moon and Sixpence

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maugham, W. Somerset, PUBLISHER: Dover Publications, ong>Anong> uncompromising ong>ong>anong>dong> self-destructive deserts his wife, family, business, ong>ong>anong>dong> civilization for his art. Shedding harsh light on ong>anong> artist's ego, Maugham reveals the lengths to which one mong>anong> will go to focus on his art. Written in , this unforgettable story is timeless in its appeal.

Gettysburg: An Alternate History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tsouras, Peter G., PUBLISHER: Greenhill Books, Everyone with ong>anong> interest in America's greatest battle comes up against its controversies. What if J. E. B. Stuart had arrived on the battlefield before the second day? What if Ewell had pressed hard on the heels of the Union rout on the first day? What if Pickett's charge had been stronger ong>ong>anong>dong> better led? What if the Army of the Potomac had been commong>ong>anong>dong>ed by a more aggressive counter-attacker thong>anong> Meade? Gettysburg presents some of these possibilities as though they were the reality, ong>ong>anong>dong> explores the impact they would have on the battle ong>ong>anong>dong> on the course of the war. The alternate events are ong>anong>chored firmly in the context of the actual events, ong>ong>anong>dong> are all within the scope of what was genuinely possible. Acquista Ora

Islam and Ecology: A Bestowed Trust

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Foltz, Richard C. / Denny, Frederick Mathewson / Baharuddin, Azizong>anong>, PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, Islam is the religion of over one billion people ong>ong>anong>dong> is practiced in virtually every country on earth. The articulation of ong>anong> Islamic environmental ethic in contemporary terms is all the more urgent because Western-style conservation efforts do not fit all cultural ong>ong>anong>dong> philosophical traditions. This volume outlines the Islamic view of the cosmic order ong>ong>anong>dong> reviews the ways ong>anong> Islamic world view cong>anong> be interpreted, reassessed, ong>ong>anong>dong> applied to such environmental problems as pollution ong>ong>anong>dong> water scarcity. Sections on social justice ong>ong>anong>dong> on issues of sustainability ong>ong>anong>dong> development look at the history ong>ong>anong>dong> roots of the current environmental crisis; at the broader context of women's rights of equal access to both natural ong>ong>anong>dong> social resources; ong>ong>anong>dong> at the interconnectedness of environmental protection ong>ong>anong>dong> the alleviation of humong>anong> poverty.

Collected Papers: Critical Essys and Collected Essays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ryle, Gilbert, PUBLISHER: Thoemmes Press, Volume one consists of articles on figures as diverse as Plato ong>ong>anong>dong> Heidegger, Wittgenstein ong>ong>anong>dong> Jong>anong>e Austen. Volume two contains articles on several issues in philosophical logic ong>ong>anong>dong> the philosophy of mind. Of particular interest are a number of papers on occurrent thoughts, a topic inadequately treated -- as Ryle was the first to admit -- in his book The Concept of Mind.

Classic Asian Philosophy: A Guide to the Essential Texts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kuppermong>anong>, Joel J., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This is a second, revised edition of Kuppermong>anong>'s introduction to Asiong>anong> philosophy via its cong>anong>onical texts. Kuppermong>anong> rong>anong>ges from the Upong>anong>ishads to the Bhagavad Gita through Confucius to Zen Buddhism, walking students through the texts, conveying the vitality ong>ong>anong>dong> appeal of the works, ong>ong>anong>dong> explaining their philosophical roots. Kuppermong>anong> has made revisions throughout the text, clarifying where necessary, ong>ong>anong>dong> added a new chapter on al-Arabi's The Bezels of Wisdom, a classic of Islamic Sufism. Acquista Ora

Hands-On Bible-NLT-Children

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tyndale House Publishers, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, Jesus taught with hong>ong>anong>dong>s-on lessons ong>ong>anong>dong> illustrations. The "Hong>ong>anong>dong>s-On Bible" uses the same experience-based learning to communicate God's Word in ong>anong> active, understong>ong>anong>dong>able way. This new edition features updated tip-ins, a more portable size for kids, ong>anong> attractive cover, ong>ong>anong>dong> online parenting helps. With hundreds of fun, memorable activities (A "Do-It" activity in EVERY feature) ong>ong>anong>dong> the full New Living Trong>anong>slation text, the "Hong>ong>anong>dong>s-On Bible" is packed with activities ong>ong>anong>dong> experiences that invite kids to crawl inside the Scriptures ong>ong>anong>dong> "do" God's Word

Ad Campaign Planner

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sayre, April, PUBLISHER: Thomson South-Western, Using a series of specially designed worksheets, this project workbook guides students through the process of building ong>anong> advertising campaign step-by-step. Students orgong>anong>ize ong>anong> agency, profile a target market, conduct primary ong>ong>anong>dong> secondary research, ong>anong>alyze the competition, develop ong>anong> industry overview, evaluate the product/service, ong>ong>anong>dong> prepare media plong>anong>s, creative strategies, ong>ong>anong>dong> promotions. Then, drawing on their worksheets, they construct ong>anong> end-of-term written proposal ong>ong>anong>dong>/or presentation.

Harry S. Truman, the State of Israel, and the Quest for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Devine, Michael J., PUBLISHER: Trumong>anong> State University Press, On the sixtieth ong>anong>niversary of the founding of the State of Israel ong>anong> international group of scholars, policy makers, ong>ong>anong>dong> members of the public gathered at the Harry S. Trumong>anong> Research Institute for the Advong>anong>cement of Peace on the Hebrew University Campus to examine the diplomatic ong>ong>anong>dong> political context from which the State of Israel emerged. Presenters placed special emphasis on research using archival materials made available in recent decades. This event also marked the fortieth ong>anong>niversary of the creation of the Harry S. Trumong>anong> Research Institute ong>ong>anong>dong> provided ong>anong> opportunity to commemorate ong>ong>anong>dong> reflect on the work supported by the Institute. This collection of the thirteen articles presented at the conference in May advong>anong>ces the discussion of President Trumong>anong>'s recognition of the State of Israel, highlights ongoing research in international archives, ong>ong>anong>dong> reviews efforts in the advocacy of peace made possible by the Institute.

A Sociology of Health

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wainwright, David, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), A Sociology of Health offers ong>anong> authoritative ong>ong>anong>dong> up-to-date introduction to the key issues, perspectives, ong>ong>anong>dong> debates within the field of medical sociology. The book aids readers' understong>ong>anong>dong>ing of how sociological approaches are crucial to understong>ong>anong>dong>ing the impact that health ong>ong>anong>dong> illness have on the behavior, attitudes, beliefs, ong>ong>anong>dong> practices, of ong>anong> increasingly health-aware population.

Moby-Dick: Or the Whale AND an Extract from Narrative of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Melville, Hermong>anong> / Chase, Owen, PUBLISHER: Rong>ong>anong>dong>om House (UK), When Ishmael sets sail on the whaling ship Pequod one cold Christmas Day, he is clueless to the horrors that await him on the vast ong>ong>anong>dong> merciless oceong>anong>. The ship's strong>anong>ge captain, Ahab, is in the grip of ong>anong> obsession to hunt down the famous white whale, Moby Dick, ong>ong>anong>dong> will stop at nothing on his quest to ong>anong>nihilate his nemesis. Considered a failure during Melville's lifetime but now hailed as a classic Americong>anong> novel, Ishmael's story combines symbolism ong>ong>anong>dong> philosophical debate with gripping adventure narrative in ong>anong> uncong>anong>ny ong>ong>anong>dong> unforgettable fashion. ong>Anong> extract from "Narrative of the Most Extraordinary ong>ong>anong>dong> Distressing Shipwreck of the Whale-ship Essex" by Owen Chase--which inspired Melville's own story--is also included.

The Ethics of Autism: Among Them, But Not of Them

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barnbaum, Deborah R., PUBLISHER: Indiong>anong>a University Press, Autism is one of the most compelling, controversial, ong>ong>anong>dong> heartbreaking cognitive disorders. It presents unique philosophical challenges as well, raising intriguing questions in philosophy of mind, cognitive science, ong>ong>anong>dong> philosophy of long>anong>guage that need to be explored if the autistic population is to be responsibly served. Starting from the "theory of mind" thesis that a fundamental deficit in autism is the inability to recognize that other persons have minds, Deborah R. Barnbaum considers its implications for the nature of consciousness, our understong>ong>anong>dong>ing of the consciousness of others, meong>anong>ing theories in philosophy of long>anong>guage, ong>ong>anong>dong> the modality of mind. This discussion lays the groundwork for consideration of the value of ong>anong> autistic life, as well as the moral theories available to persons with autism. The book also explores questions about genetic decision making, research into the nature of autism, ong>ong>anong>dong> the controversial quest for a cure. This is a timely ong>ong>anong>dong> wide-rong>anong>ging book on a disorder that commends itself to serious ethical examination.

Fate and Destiny: From the Holocaust to the State of Israel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Soloveitchik, Joseph Dov, PUBLISHER: Ktav Publishing House, One of the classics of modern Jewish thought, Kol Dodi Dofek, is here trong>anong>slated into English. In it Rabbi Soloveitchik presents ong>anong> extended theological meditation on the Holocaust ong>ong>anong>dong> the rise of the State of Israel, the Jewish "covenong>anong>t of faith," ong>ong>anong>dong> the "covenong>anong>t of fate ong>ong>anong>dong> destiny" which links all Jews, religious, irreligious, ong>ong>anong>dong> nonreligious. Rabbi Dr. Walter S. Wurzberger, a prominent discipline of the Rav, has provided ong>anong> introduction.

Woodsmoke: Autumn Reflections

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Summer Rain, Mary / Rain, Mary Summer, PUBLISHER: Hampton Roads Publishing Compong>anong>y, A must-have for all Mary Summer Rain fong>anong>s, Woodsmoke is volume 2 of the two-book set Pinecones ong>ong>anong>dong> Woodsmoke, a compendium of her poetry, metaphysical insights, ong>ong>anong>dong> personal philosophy on the spiritual reality of life. Pulled directly from the daily journal she kept while walking in the woods surrounding her Colorado mountain home, the lyrical ong>ong>anong>dong> profound passages of Woodsmoke evoke the serenity of a true connection with the natural world. Woodsmoke is a rare ong>ong>anong>dong> valuable window into the mind ong>ong>anong>dong> soul of ong>anong> extraordinary philosopher ong>ong>anong>dong> writer, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of her vision. Discover Woodsmoke ong>ong>anong>dong> discover ong>anong>ew the magic of one of the most beloved figures of the New Age movement. Volume 2 of the two-book set Pinecones ong>ong>anong>dong> Woodsmoke

The Cambridge Companion to the Philosophy of Biology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ruse, Michael / Hull, David L., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The philosophy of biology is one of the most exciting new areas in the field of philosophy ong>ong>anong>dong> one that is attracting much attention from working scientists. This Compong>anong>ion, edited by two of the founders of the field, includes newly commissioned ong>essayong>s by senior scholars ong>ong>anong>dong> up-ong>ong>anong>dong>-coming younger scholars who collectively examine the main areas of the subject - the nature of evolutionary theory, classification, teleology ong>ong>anong>dong> function, ecology, ong>ong>anong>dong> the problematic relationship between biology ong>ong>anong>dong> religion, among other topics. Up-to-date ong>ong>anong>dong> comprehensive in its coverage, this unique volume will be of interest not only to professional philosophers but also to students in the humong>anong>ities ong>ong>anong>dong> researchers in the life sciences ong>ong>anong>dong> related areas of inquiry.

A History of Western Philosophy: And Its Connection with

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Russell, Bertrong>ong>anong>dong>, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Nearly forty years since its first publication, "A History of Western Philosophy remains unchallenged as the ultimate introduction to its subject, while claiming classic status in its own right. It is the bestselling philosophy book of the twentieth century ong>ong>anong>dong> one of the most importong>anong>t philosophical works of all time. This compact ong>ong>anong>dong> affordable paperback edition makes this comprehensive ong>ong>anong>dong> brilliong>anong>tly written text readily available for a new generation of readers.

Mosby's Handbook of Drug-Herb and Drug-Supplement

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Health Gate Data Corporation / Harness, Richard / Bratmong>anong>, Stven, PUBLISHER: Mosby, With ong>anong> increasing number of patients combining herbal treatments with prescribed medications, reliable information on herb/supplement ong>ong>anong>dong> pharmaceutical interactions is much needed. This portable reference is orgong>anong>ized alphabetically by drug name ong>ong>anong>dong> features ong>anong> entry for each drug-herb/drug-supplement combination that has a proven interaction. Each entry is rated on a scale of 1 to 4 to show the severity of the interaction ong>ong>anong>dong> includes information on related drugs, ong>anong> interaction summary, a discussion of the interaction, mong>anong>agement suggestions, ong>ong>anong>dong> references. In addition to the core material, there are also several helpful appendices on interactions by herb or supplement, nutrient depletions, ong>ong>anong>dong> drug-herb add-on depressong>anong>t interactions.

Seaside Gardening

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Theodore, Jr. / Haralambou, Harry, PUBLISHER: ABRAMS, In the only book currently available on this subject, learn how experienced gardeners succeed in song>ong>anong>dong>y soil, rocky shorelines, ong>ong>anong>dong> wetlong>ong>anong>dong>s. Both inspiring ong>ong>anong>dong> useful, it includes ong>anong> illustrated section on design ong>ong>anong>dong> color plus ong>anong> extensive list of plong>anong>ts for seaside environments.

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