Author: Jan HilgevoordPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521453721
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
An examination of the claims of modern physics, and their impact on our view of the world.
Physics and Our View of the World
Author: Jan HilgevoordPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521453721
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
An examination of the claims of modern physics, and their impact on our view of the world.
The New Astronomy: Opening the Electromagnetic Window and Expanding our View of Planet Earth
Author: Wayne OrchistonPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402037244
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
This is an unusual book, combining as it does papers on astrobiology, history of astronomy and sundials, but—after all—Woody Sullivan is an unusual man. In late 2003 I spent two fruitful and enjoyable months in the Astronomy Department at the University of Washington (UW) working on archival material accumulated over the decades by Woody, for a book we will co-author with Jessica Chapman on the early development of Australian astronomy. The only serious intellectual distraction I faced during this period was planning for an IAU colloquium on transits of Venus scheduled for June 2004 in England, where I was down to present the ‘Cook’ paper. I knew Woody was also interested in transits (and, indeed, anything remotely connected with shadows—see his paper on page 3), and in discussing the Preston meeting with him it transpired that his 60th birthday was timed to occur just one week later. This was where the seed of ‘Woodfest’ began to germinate. Why not invite friends and colleagues to join Woody in Seattle and celebrate this proud event? I put the idea to Woody and others at UW, they liked it, and ‘Woodfest’ was born.
Views from Our Shoes
Author: Donald Joseph MeyerPublisher:
ISBN: 9780933149984
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
45 siblings share their experiences as the brother and sister of someone with a disability.
One Day
Author: Missy KeastPublisher:
ISBN: 9780971303706
Category : Culture
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Combines history and photography to document the deaf culture around the world in a single 24-hour period on May 1, 1997. This unique project consists of more than ten thousand pictures by over three hundred amateur and professional photographers from five continents and thirty countries. The result of this outstanding effort is a fully-captioned, diverse collection of photographs submitted by volunteer photographers, with the only requirements for participation being that the subjects of the photos are deaf, live with the deaf or work with the deaf. One Day capitalized on the close-knit deaf community, using the power of the Internet to reach photographers around the world to participate. The vision and observation skills of the deaf are highly developed, as they rely primarily on sight for communication, and the creative effort of One Day show-cases their unique perspectives. Through a wide-ranging array of photos, the book emphasizes the common threads that bind people together, from Ethiopian schoolchildren to revered Australian nonagenarians, and gives a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the deaf worldwide.
Warriors and Citizens
Author: Jim MattisPublisher: Hoover Press
ISBN: 0817919368
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A diverse group of contributors offer different perspectives on whether or not the different experiences of our military and the broader society amounts to a "gap"—and if the American public is losing connection to its military. They analyze extensive polling information to identify those gaps between civilian and military attitudes on issues central to the military profession and the professionalism of our military, determine which if any of these gaps are problematic for sustaining the traditionally strong bonds between the American military and its broader public, analyze whether any problematic gaps are amenable to remediation by policy means, and assess potential solutions. The contributors also explore public disengagement and the effect of high levels of public support for the military combined with very low levels of trust in elected political leaders—both recurring themes in their research. And they reflect on whether American society is becoming so divorced from the requirements for success on the battlefield that not only will we fail to comprehend our military, but we also will be unwilling to endure a military so constituted to protect us. Contributors: Rosa Brooks, Matthew Colford,Thomas Donnelly, Peter Feaver, Jim Golby, Jim Hake, Tod Lindberg, Mackubin Thomas Owens, Cody Poplin, Nadia Schadlow, A. J. Sugarman, Lindsay Cohn Warrior, Benjamin Wittes
Our Home
Author: Our Bearings
Author: Molly McGlennenPublisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816540179
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Our Bearings is a collection of narrative poetry that examines and celebrates Anishinaabe life in modern Minneapolis. Crafted around the four elements—earth, air, water, and fire— the poems are a beautifully layered discourse between landscapes, stories, and the people who inhabit them. Throughout the collection, McGlennen weaves the natural elements of Minnesota with rich historical commentary and current images of urban Native life. Reverence for wildlife and foliage is pierced by the sharp man-made skylines of Minneapolis while McGlennen reckons with the heavy impact of industrial progress on the souls and everyday lives of individuals. While working with both traditional and contemporary form, McGlennen’s unique use of space and rhythm creates poetry that is both captivating and accessible. Our Bearings does not attempt to speak for a population; rather it offers vibrant stories and moments that give voice to pieces of a large and complex tapestry of experiences. Through keen observation and a deep understanding of Native life in Minneapolis, McGlennen has created a timely collection that contributes beautifully to the important conversation about contemporary urban Native life in North America and globally.
The Independent
Author: The View From the Center of the Universe
Author: Joel R. PrimackPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101126884
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
In this strikingly original book, a world-renowned cosmologist and an innovative writer of the history and philosophy of science uncover an astonishing truth: Humans actually are central to the universe. What does this mean for our culture and our personal lives? The answer is revolutionary: a science-based cosmology that allows us to understand the universe as a whole and our extraordinary place in it.
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