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Georges-Louis Leclerc, le comte de Buffon's The Epochs of Nature, originally published as Les Époques de la Nature in 1778, is one of the first great popular science books, a work

What, if anything, does biological evolution tell us about the nature of religion, ethical values, or even the meaning and purpose of life? The Moral Meaning of Nature sheds new light on these endurin

The description for this book, On Human Nature, will be forthcoming.

After World War II, the question of how to define a universal human nature took on new urgency. Creatures of Cain charts the rise and precipitous fall in Cold War America of a theory that attributed m

Zofia Kulik's rich artistic career has a dual nature. Between 1970 and 1987, she worked alongside Przemyslaw Kwiek as a member of the duo KwieKulik, after which she began to develop a successful indiv

Although Herman Melville's Moby-Dick is beloved as one of the most profound and enduring works of American fiction, we rarely consider it a work of nature writing--or even a novel of the sea. Yet Puli

Nothing beats a large project for showing off the beauty of Noro's trademark colour-changing yarns and this book helps aficionados go big with this magnificent collection of 25 blankets. Inside, knitt

Patricia Churchland, the distinguished founder of neurophilosophy, reaches beyond the familiar argument of nature versus nurture to bring together insights from philosophy and revolutionary research i

What is the nature of place, and how does one undertake to write about it? To answer these questions, geographer and poet Tim Cresswell looks to Chicago’s iconic Maxwell Street Market area. Maxw

Governments and journalists tell us that though Chernobyl was “the worst nuclear disaster in history,” a reassuringly small number of people died (44), and nature recovered. Yet, drawing on a decade o

Language (sabda) occupied a central yet often unacknowledged place in classical Indian philosophical thought. Foundational thinkers considered topics such as the nature of language, its relationship t

Before you read this book, you have homework to do. Grab a notebook, go outside, and find a nearby patch of nature. What do you see, hear, feel, and smell? Are there bugs, birds, squirrels, deer, liza

The gars are peaceful, happy animals living in Garland. Their shaman, Zachariah, helps them to interpret the spirits that foretell their future. But a strange vision bodes ill. This long-awaited secon

“The American people sees itself advance across the wilderness, draining swamps, straightening rivers, peopling the solitude, and subduing nature,” wrote Alexis de Tocqueville in 1835. Tha

The 637 documents in this volume span 1 February to 31 August 1819. As a founding member of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors, Jefferson helps to obtain builders for the infant institution,

Living sustainably is not just about preserving the wilderness or keeping nature pristine. The transition to a green economy depends on cities. For the first time in human history, the majority of the

During the mid-twentieth century, Latin American artists working in several different cities radically altered the nature of modern art. Reimagining the relationship of art to its public, these artist

Malkasian’s stunning landscapes and depictions of nature, gestural character nuance, and sophisticated storytelling are on display in her latest graphic novel. For a thousand years, the unfinished dre

Security smarts for the self-guided IT professionalMalware, Rootkits & Botnets: A Beginner's Guide explains the nature, sophistication, and danger of malware, rootkit, and botnet threats—and the t

Perfect Phrases for ESL: Conversation Skills?helps you say the right words at the right time in any situation with perfect confidence. Written by longtime ESL instructor Diane Engelhardt, this book go

Fully updated throughout, this call-by-call, easy-to-read guide helps pilots become experts at radio communications. The Pilot's Radio Communications Handbook, Sixth Edition assists pilots in learning

The most effective words and phrases for soliciting funds from donors—in writing or in personPerfect Phrases for Fundraising helps you craft the appropriate message for appealing to donors in any fund

For all but the most experienced, it takes some time to become familiar with all of Dreamweaver’s features. Dreamweaver CS6 in easy steps helps clarify this process and ensures the reader can get the

Master the words and phrases necessary for handling everyday situationsPractice Makes Perfect: Italian Vocabulary helps you develop your vocabulary by providing practice in word-building and encouragi

Master the words and phrases necessary for handling everyday situations Practice Makes Perfect: French Vocabulary helps you develop your vocabulary by providing practice in word-building and encouragi

Master the words and phrases necessary for handling everyday situationsPractice Makes Perfect: German Vocabulary helps you develop your vocabulary by providing practice in word-building and encouragin

Master the words and phrases necessary for handling everyday situationsPractice Makes Perfect: English Vocabulary for Beginning ESL Learners helps you develop your vocabulary by providing practice in

《國富論》，全稱《國民財富的性質和原因的研究》（An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations），為經濟學之父亞當?斯密（Adam Smith）親赴歐洲各地考察，于1776年發表的一部改變人類歷史的創世巨著。這是人類首度針對政治經濟原理進行邏輯嚴謹的科學論證。亞當?斯密總結了近代各國資本主義的發展經驗，批判地吸納了它之前

本書作者李莎·卡爾杜齊是一位加拿大作家，她講述了自己在中國過往近三十年充實而鮮活的工作與生活體驗。教育、文化、公益和寫作事業，彙聚成她平凡而又獨特的日常。她以真誠而幽默的態度探索人與人之間的共性，幫助人們消除偏見與誤解。李莎·卡爾杜齊見證了中國三十年快速發展變化的歷程，在經濟、社會、人文、自然等方面，都有自己獨到的見解與感觸。她對中國既有深厚的感情，也有敏銳的洞察；既有篤定的認同，也有善意的督促。 Lisa Carducci, a Canadian writer, tells about her colorful work and life in China over the past 30 years in the book. Education, culture, public welfare, and writing make up of her ordinary and unique routine. She tries to explore the common natures of people from different countries with a sincere and humorous attitude in order to eradicate prejudices and misunderstandings. As a witness of China’s rapid development and changes over the past three decades, the author has her original insights and feelings in terms of the country’s economy, society, culture and nature. To China, she shows both deep emotion and sharp observation, and expresses both definite approval and well-intentioned supervision.

In the latter nineteenth century, extraordinary changes in food and agriculture gave rise to new tensions in the ways people understood, obtained, trusted, and ate their food. This was the Era of Adul

If the universe is aimless, how do selves and aims emerge? Why do living beings have aims when inanimate things do not? Current science encourages us to reject the ghost-in-the-machine explanation—tha

Language shapes and reflects how we think about the world. It engages and intrigues us. Our everyday use of language is quite effortless—we are all experts on our native tongues. Despite this, issues