Author: Strabo
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1022
Book Description
Geography is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge, consisting of 17 'books', written in Greek by Strabo, an educated citizen of the Roman Empire of Greek descent. In his 17 books, divided into three volumes, Strabo deals with ancient physical geography and chorography, by which he means political geography. The two are combined in this work, which makes a "circuit of the earth" detailing the physical and political features. Strabo's Geography contains a considerable amount of historical data, as he worked on his Geography and now missing History (his other work) at the same time.
Geography
Author: Strabo
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1022
Book Description
Geography is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge, consisting of 17 'books', written in Greek by Strabo, an educated citizen of the Roman Empire of Greek descent. In his 17 books, divided into three volumes, Strabo deals with ancient physical geography and chorography, by which he means political geography. The two are combined in this work, which makes a "circuit of the earth" detailing the physical and political features. Strabo's Geography contains a considerable amount of historical data, as he worked on his Geography and now missing History (his other work) at the same time.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1022
Book Description
Geography is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge, consisting of 17 'books', written in Greek by Strabo, an educated citizen of the Roman Empire of Greek descent. In his 17 books, divided into three volumes, Strabo deals with ancient physical geography and chorography, by which he means political geography. The two are combined in this work, which makes a "circuit of the earth" detailing the physical and political features. Strabo's Geography contains a considerable amount of historical data, as he worked on his Geography and now missing History (his other work) at the same time.
Geography (Complete 3 Volumes)
Author: Strabo
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1024
Book Description
The Geography of Strabo is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge, consisting of 17 'books', written in Greek by Strabo, an educated citizen of the Roman Empire of Greek descent. In his 17 books, divided into three volumes, Strabo deals with ancient physical geography and chorography, by which he means political geography. The two are combined in this work, which makes a "circuit of the earth" detailing the physical and political features. Strabo's Geography contains a considerable amount of historical data, as he worked on his Geography and now missing History (his other work) at the same time.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1024
Book Description
The Geography of Strabo is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge, consisting of 17 'books', written in Greek by Strabo, an educated citizen of the Roman Empire of Greek descent. In his 17 books, divided into three volumes, Strabo deals with ancient physical geography and chorography, by which he means political geography. The two are combined in this work, which makes a "circuit of the earth" detailing the physical and political features. Strabo's Geography contains a considerable amount of historical data, as he worked on his Geography and now missing History (his other work) at the same time.
Explorer's Guide Maine (Sixteenth Edition) (Explorer's Complete)
Author: Christina Tree
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 0881509647
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 793
Book Description
Contains up-to-date information on travel in the state of Maine, with recommendations on lodging, restaurants, regional events, family activities, entertainment, and natural landmarks.
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 0881509647
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 793
Book Description
Contains up-to-date information on travel in the state of Maine, with recommendations on lodging, restaurants, regional events, family activities, entertainment, and natural landmarks.
Explorer's Guide Maine (19th Edition) (Explorer's Complete)
Author: Nancy English
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1682683109
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 970
Book Description
A traveler’s must-have companion for over 30 years—a complete guide to the best of Maine Explorer’s Guide Maine is back for the 19th time, providing readers with everything they need to know for making their next trip to Maine the best one yet. This comprehensive, fully up- to- date edition guides travelers of all interests, whether they are looking to explore wildlife wonders or cultural hubs. Featuring hot spots from the southern coast (like Ogunquit and Wells), Casco Bay (Freeport), the Midcoast and the islands (Boothbay Harbor region), and Down East (Acadia area) to the western mountains and lakes region (Bethel area), the Kennebec Valley (Augusta and mid- Maine) and the Maine highlands (Aroostook County)— Explorer’s Guide Maine offers suggestions for dining, lodging, outdoor activities, art and music events, museums, and must-see sights. Whether readers are looking to soak up the sun at Old Orchard Beach, traverse the Appalachian Trail, or observe Porter Bridge over the Ossippee River, Explorer’s Guide Maine proves there is something for everyone at any time of year in the beautiful Pine Tree State.
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1682683109
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 970
Book Description
A traveler’s must-have companion for over 30 years—a complete guide to the best of Maine Explorer’s Guide Maine is back for the 19th time, providing readers with everything they need to know for making their next trip to Maine the best one yet. This comprehensive, fully up- to- date edition guides travelers of all interests, whether they are looking to explore wildlife wonders or cultural hubs. Featuring hot spots from the southern coast (like Ogunquit and Wells), Casco Bay (Freeport), the Midcoast and the islands (Boothbay Harbor region), and Down East (Acadia area) to the western mountains and lakes region (Bethel area), the Kennebec Valley (Augusta and mid- Maine) and the Maine highlands (Aroostook County)— Explorer’s Guide Maine offers suggestions for dining, lodging, outdoor activities, art and music events, museums, and must-see sights. Whether readers are looking to soak up the sun at Old Orchard Beach, traverse the Appalachian Trail, or observe Porter Bridge over the Ossippee River, Explorer’s Guide Maine proves there is something for everyone at any time of year in the beautiful Pine Tree State.
Spying on Whales
Author: Nick Pyenson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735224587
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
“A palaeontological howdunnit…[Spying on Whales] captures the excitement of…seeking answers to deep questions in cetacean science.” —Nature Called “the best of science writing” (Edward O. Wilson) and named a best book by Popular Science, a dive into the secret lives of whales, from their four-legged past to their perilous present. Whales are among the largest, most intelligent, deepest diving species to have ever lived on our planet. They evolved from land-roaming, dog-sized creatures into animals that move like fish, breathe like us, can grow to 300,000 pounds, live 200 years and travel entire ocean basins. Whales fill us with terror, awe, and affection--yet there is still so much we don't know about them. Why did it take whales over 50 million years to evolve to such big sizes, and how do they eat enough to stay that big? How did their ancestors return from land to the sea--and what can their lives tell us about evolution as a whole? Importantly, in the sweepstakes of human-driven habitat and climate change, will whales survive? Nick Pyenson's research has given us the answers to some of our biggest questions about whales. He takes us deep inside the Smithsonian's unparalleled fossil collections, to frigid Antarctic waters, and to the arid desert in Chile, where scientists race against time to document the largest fossil whale site ever found. Full of rich storytelling and scientific discovery, Spying on Whales spans the ancient past to an uncertain future--all to better understand the most enigmatic creatures on Earth.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735224587
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
“A palaeontological howdunnit…[Spying on Whales] captures the excitement of…seeking answers to deep questions in cetacean science.” —Nature Called “the best of science writing” (Edward O. Wilson) and named a best book by Popular Science, a dive into the secret lives of whales, from their four-legged past to their perilous present. Whales are among the largest, most intelligent, deepest diving species to have ever lived on our planet. They evolved from land-roaming, dog-sized creatures into animals that move like fish, breathe like us, can grow to 300,000 pounds, live 200 years and travel entire ocean basins. Whales fill us with terror, awe, and affection--yet there is still so much we don't know about them. Why did it take whales over 50 million years to evolve to such big sizes, and how do they eat enough to stay that big? How did their ancestors return from land to the sea--and what can their lives tell us about evolution as a whole? Importantly, in the sweepstakes of human-driven habitat and climate change, will whales survive? Nick Pyenson's research has given us the answers to some of our biggest questions about whales. He takes us deep inside the Smithsonian's unparalleled fossil collections, to frigid Antarctic waters, and to the arid desert in Chile, where scientists race against time to document the largest fossil whale site ever found. Full of rich storytelling and scientific discovery, Spying on Whales spans the ancient past to an uncertain future--all to better understand the most enigmatic creatures on Earth.
Whale Music
Author: David Rothenberg
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 1949597261
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The marvelous sonic world of whales, from the perspective of music and science. Whale song is an astonishing world of sound whose existence no one suspected before the 1960s. Its discovery has forced us to confront the possibility of alien intelligence—not in outer space but right here on earth. Thoughtful, richly detailed, and deeply entertaining, Whale Music uses the enigma of whale sounds to open up whales' underwater world of sonic mystery. In observing and talking with leading researchers from around the globe as they attempt to decipher undersea music, Rothenberg tells the story of scientists and musicians confronting an unknown as vast as the ocean itself. His search culminates in a grand attempt to make interspecies music by playing his clarinet with whales in their native habitats, from Russia to Canada to Hawaii. This is a revised edition of Thousand Mile Song, originally published in 2008. The latest advances in cetacean science and interspecies communication have been incorporated into this new edition, along with added photographs and color whale scores.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 1949597261
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The marvelous sonic world of whales, from the perspective of music and science. Whale song is an astonishing world of sound whose existence no one suspected before the 1960s. Its discovery has forced us to confront the possibility of alien intelligence—not in outer space but right here on earth. Thoughtful, richly detailed, and deeply entertaining, Whale Music uses the enigma of whale sounds to open up whales' underwater world of sonic mystery. In observing and talking with leading researchers from around the globe as they attempt to decipher undersea music, Rothenberg tells the story of scientists and musicians confronting an unknown as vast as the ocean itself. His search culminates in a grand attempt to make interspecies music by playing his clarinet with whales in their native habitats, from Russia to Canada to Hawaii. This is a revised edition of Thousand Mile Song, originally published in 2008. The latest advances in cetacean science and interspecies communication have been incorporated into this new edition, along with added photographs and color whale scores.
Lucian's Science Fiction Novel True Histories: Interpretation and Commentary
Author: Georgiadou
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004351507
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
This is the first substantial commentary on Lucian's Verae Historiae ("True Histories"), a fantastic journey narrative considered the earliest surviving example of Science Fiction in the Western tradition. The Introduction situates the work in the context of Lucian's oeuvre, especially his preoccupation with distinguishing truth from fiction and exposing the lies of philosophers. In their commentary, the editors trace the sources and the meaning of the numerous intertextual allusions and parodies of philosophers, poets, historians and paradoxographers. The Verae Historiae emerges from this scrutiny as a remarkably complex text with some very "modern" concerns: it problematizes the act of reading, allegorical interpretation, authorial reliability, and the validity of cultural norms and literary genres.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004351507
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
This is the first substantial commentary on Lucian's Verae Historiae ("True Histories"), a fantastic journey narrative considered the earliest surviving example of Science Fiction in the Western tradition. The Introduction situates the work in the context of Lucian's oeuvre, especially his preoccupation with distinguishing truth from fiction and exposing the lies of philosophers. In their commentary, the editors trace the sources and the meaning of the numerous intertextual allusions and parodies of philosophers, poets, historians and paradoxographers. The Verae Historiae emerges from this scrutiny as a remarkably complex text with some very "modern" concerns: it problematizes the act of reading, allegorical interpretation, authorial reliability, and the validity of cultural norms and literary genres.
Explorer's Guide Maine (Seventeenth Edition)
Author: Nancy English
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581576803
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1226
Book Description
The Swiss Army knife of guidebooks and the standard by which all other Maine travel guides are judged. This book is the standard that all other Maine travel guides are judged by. Now in its 17th edition, this bestseller just gets better and better! With expanded coverage and thousands of selective, up-to-date listings of the best lodging places, dining spots, recreation options, attractions and events, shopping, and lots more.
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581576803
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1226
Book Description
The Swiss Army knife of guidebooks and the standard by which all other Maine travel guides are judged. This book is the standard that all other Maine travel guides are judged by. Now in its 17th edition, this bestseller just gets better and better! With expanded coverage and thousands of selective, up-to-date listings of the best lodging places, dining spots, recreation options, attractions and events, shopping, and lots more.
Explorer's Guide Maine (18th Edition) (Explorer's Complete)
Author: Christina Tree
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581575726
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1003
Book Description
The standard by which all other Maine travel guides are judged—now completely revised and reenvisioned The best-selling and most trusted guide to Maine is back! Once again fully updated and revised, this 18th edition features a brand-new design with expanded sidebars, itineraries, and lush color photographs throughout. As always, authors Christina Tree and Nancy English offer the best, most up-to-date recommendations for food, lodging, recreation, shopping, events, and much more. Whether you’re a native New Englander or one of the thousands of visitors who flock to “Vacationland” every year, in Explorer’s Guide Maine you’ll find the most comprehensive and useful information to make your stay more enjoyable.
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581575726
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1003
Book Description
The standard by which all other Maine travel guides are judged—now completely revised and reenvisioned The best-selling and most trusted guide to Maine is back! Once again fully updated and revised, this 18th edition features a brand-new design with expanded sidebars, itineraries, and lush color photographs throughout. As always, authors Christina Tree and Nancy English offer the best, most up-to-date recommendations for food, lodging, recreation, shopping, events, and much more. Whether you’re a native New Englander or one of the thousands of visitors who flock to “Vacationland” every year, in Explorer’s Guide Maine you’ll find the most comprehensive and useful information to make your stay more enjoyable.
The Whale Watcher's Guide
Author: Patricia Corrigan
Publisher: NorthWord Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This is a guide to help plan a whale-watching trip in North America. It contains information on where to go, what a tour will cost, what to watch for and what to wear. Maps, natural history information and illustrtions of the 16 most common species are included, with up-to-date information on over 200 specific tours, whale museums, and aquariums in the regional areas of the West and East coast of the US, as well as Alaska, Mexico and Hawaii.
Publisher: NorthWord Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This is a guide to help plan a whale-watching trip in North America. It contains information on where to go, what a tour will cost, what to watch for and what to wear. Maps, natural history information and illustrtions of the 16 most common species are included, with up-to-date information on over 200 specific tours, whale museums, and aquariums in the regional areas of the West and East coast of the US, as well as Alaska, Mexico and Hawaii.