Author: Ted Kaizer
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004167358
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
This interdisciplinary collection of articles brings out the variety of local and regional patterns of worship in the Near East, and in this manner contributes to our quest for understanding the polytheistic cults of the region as a whole.
The Variety of Life
Author: Nicola Davies
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN: 9781454931881
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This appealing compendium pays tribute to the Earth's biodiversity with each spread showcasing a different species of fauna or flora, along with a general introduction to each type, individual profiles offer fascinating facts, and the scientific names of every creature. Full color.
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN: 9781454931881
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This appealing compendium pays tribute to the Earth's biodiversity with each spread showcasing a different species of fauna or flora, along with a general introduction to each type, individual profiles offer fascinating facts, and the scientific names of every creature. Full color.
The Diversity of Life
Author: Edward O. Wilson
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393319408
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
This classic by the distinguished Harvard entomologist tells how life on earth evolved and became diverse, and now, how diversity and life are endangered by us, truly. While Wilson contributed a great deal to environmental ethics by calling for the preservation of whole ecosystems rather than individual species, his environmentalism appears too anthropocentric: "We should judge every scrap of biodiversity as priceless while we learn to use it and come to understand what it means to humanity." And: "Signals abound that the loss of life's diversity endangers not just the body but the spirit." This reprint of the 1992 Belknap Press publication contains a new foreword. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393319408
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
This classic by the distinguished Harvard entomologist tells how life on earth evolved and became diverse, and now, how diversity and life are endangered by us, truly. While Wilson contributed a great deal to environmental ethics by calling for the preservation of whole ecosystems rather than individual species, his environmentalism appears too anthropocentric: "We should judge every scrap of biodiversity as priceless while we learn to use it and come to understand what it means to humanity." And: "Signals abound that the loss of life's diversity endangers not just the body but the spirit." This reprint of the 1992 Belknap Press publication contains a new foreword. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Variety
Author: William Fitzgerald
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022629949X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The distinguished classicist William Fitzgerald examines the concept, value and practice of variety in Latin literature and its reception. He argues that variety was an important value in ancient aesthetic discourse and played a significant role in thinking about, among other things, nature, rhetoric, pleasure and empire. Fitzgerald explains how a discourse of variety passed from Latin writers into the post-classical world up to the modern age, in which words like choice and diversity have taken over its work, though with associative meanings that are much different."
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022629949X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The distinguished classicist William Fitzgerald examines the concept, value and practice of variety in Latin literature and its reception. He argues that variety was an important value in ancient aesthetic discourse and played a significant role in thinking about, among other things, nature, rhetoric, pleasure and empire. Fitzgerald explains how a discourse of variety passed from Latin writers into the post-classical world up to the modern age, in which words like choice and diversity have taken over its work, though with associative meanings that are much different."
The Variety of Life
Author: Colin Tudge
Publisher: Survey and a Celebration of Al
ISBN: 9780198604266
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 684
Book Description
Whatever living thing the reader comes across, from E coli to an oak tree or an elephant, this volume aims to show what kind of creature it is, and how it relates to all the others. Yet there are far too many creatures to present merely as a catalogue.
Publisher: Survey and a Celebration of Al
ISBN: 9780198604266
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 684
Book Description
Whatever living thing the reader comes across, from E coli to an oak tree or an elephant, this volume aims to show what kind of creature it is, and how it relates to all the others. Yet there are far too many creatures to present merely as a catalogue.
The Varieties of Scientific Experience
Author: Carl Sagan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201835
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
“Ann Druyan has unearthed a treasure. It is a treasure of reason, compassion, and scientific awe. It should be the next book you read.” —Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith “A stunningly valuable legacy left to all of us by a great human being. I miss him so.” —Kurt Vonnegut Carl Sagan's prophetic vision of the tragic resurgence of fundamentalism and the hope-filled potential of the next great development in human spirituality The late great astronomer and astrophysicist describes his personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the cosmos. Exhibiting a breadth of intellect nothing short of astounding, Sagan presents his views on a wide range of topics, including the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets, creationism and so-called intelligent design, and a new concept of science as "informed worship." Originally presented at the centennial celebration of the famous Gifford Lectures in Scotland in 1985 but never published, this book offers a unique encounter with one of the most remarkable minds of the twentieth century.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201835
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
“Ann Druyan has unearthed a treasure. It is a treasure of reason, compassion, and scientific awe. It should be the next book you read.” —Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith “A stunningly valuable legacy left to all of us by a great human being. I miss him so.” —Kurt Vonnegut Carl Sagan's prophetic vision of the tragic resurgence of fundamentalism and the hope-filled potential of the next great development in human spirituality The late great astronomer and astrophysicist describes his personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the cosmos. Exhibiting a breadth of intellect nothing short of astounding, Sagan presents his views on a wide range of topics, including the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets, creationism and so-called intelligent design, and a new concept of science as "informed worship." Originally presented at the centennial celebration of the famous Gifford Lectures in Scotland in 1985 but never published, this book offers a unique encounter with one of the most remarkable minds of the twentieth century.
Concepts of Biology
Author: Samantha Fowler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781739015503
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Black & white print. Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781739015503
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Black & white print. Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.
Principles of Biology
Author: Lisa Bartee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781636350417
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Principles of Biology sequence (BI 211, 212 and 213) introduces biology as a scientific discipline for students planning to major in biology and other science disciplines. Laboratories and classroom activities introduce techniques used to study biological processes and provide opportunities for students to develop their ability to conduct research.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781636350417
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Principles of Biology sequence (BI 211, 212 and 213) introduces biology as a scientific discipline for students planning to major in biology and other science disciplines. Laboratories and classroom activities introduce techniques used to study biological processes and provide opportunities for students to develop their ability to conduct research.
Infinite Variety
Author: Scot D. Ryersson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780967052724
Category : Art patrons
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A detailed account of the life of the Marchesa Luisa Casati, "Europe's most notorious celebrity," whose promenades with cheetahs, love affairs with famous men, and lavish spending were so fascinating as to inspire a play, a movie, and a fashion collection.--Jacket.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780967052724
Category : Art patrons
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A detailed account of the life of the Marchesa Luisa Casati, "Europe's most notorious celebrity," whose promenades with cheetahs, love affairs with famous men, and lavish spending were so fascinating as to inspire a play, a movie, and a fashion collection.--Jacket.
The Variety of Local Religious Life in the Near East
Author: Ted Kaizer
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004167358
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
This interdisciplinary collection of articles brings out the variety of local and regional patterns of worship in the Near East, and in this manner contributes to our quest for understanding the polytheistic cults of the region as a whole.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004167358
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
This interdisciplinary collection of articles brings out the variety of local and regional patterns of worship in the Near East, and in this manner contributes to our quest for understanding the polytheistic cults of the region as a whole.
The Quest of the Simple Life
Author: William J. Dawson
Publisher: HOLISTENCE PUBLICATIONS
ISBN: 625632613X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Publisher: HOLISTENCE PUBLICATIONS
ISBN: 625632613X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description