Two Thousand Miles Below
"Two Thousand Miles Below" is a science fiction novella written by Charles Willard Diffin, an American author known for his contributions to early science fiction literature. Diffin's creative storytelling shines by in this fascinating novel. The narrative brings readers to a hidden underground planet beneath the Earth's surface. A team of explorers and scientists embarked on an uncertain journey deep within the expanse of space, fueled by scientific curiosity. They find a subterranean region teeming with unusual and fascinating species, old civilizations, and amazing technological marvels. As the explorers go deeper into this mysterious world, they discover a hidden power struggle and an increasing menace that affects not just their underground finds as well as the surface world. While the trio manage the challenges of their subterranean mission, Diffin weaves a tale of suspense, adventure, and scientific marvels. "Two Thousand Miles Below" is a famous example of early twentieth-century science fiction, full of the wonder and excitement of exploration. Diffin's ability to write shines through as he arts and crafts an accurate representation of an underground place that catches the imagination and leaves readers wondering about the mysteries of our planet's hidden depths.
The Galaxy Primes
"The Galaxy Primes" is a technological know-how fiction novel written via Edward Elmer "Doc" Smith, usually referred to as E. E. Smith. The book is about in a sprawling, technologically superior future wherein humanity has colonized the galaxy. The story follows Lensmen, people geared up with the Lens-a small, powerful tool that offers its wielder telepathic talents and the potential to access advanced generation. The Lensmen function guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, scuffling with in opposition to the forces of evil and tyranny. The narrative makes a speciality of two young protagonists, Roderick Kinnison and Clarissa MacDougall, who discover their latent psychic skills and grow to be Lensmen. As they undergo schooling and face severa demanding situations, they turn out to be integral inside the fight towards the Boskonian Empire, a company in search of to control the galaxy via conquest and oppression. E. E. Smith's "The Galaxy Primes" is widely known for its epic scope, vivid world-building, and tricky area battles. It explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the everlasting battle between accurate and evil. The novel is part of the bigger Lensman series, acknowledged for its influential contributions to the space opera subgenre of technological know-how fiction. Smith's storytelling prowess and resourceful imaginative and prescient make "The Galaxy Primes" a captivating and interesting study.
Voyage To Eternity
The story of this book takes readers on a fascinating voyage through space, merging aspects of space exploration, human drama, and the quest for knowledge. The narrative is set in the distant future and depicts a group of daring space travelers who go on a dangerous expedition to explore the farthest reaches of the universe. As they encounter extraterrestrial civilizations, enigmatic incidents, and cosmic riddles, their starship, the Eternity, becomes a conduit of both scientific discovery and existential contemplation. When the crew examines farther into the unknown, they are confronted with existential worries, the nature of awareness, and the limits of human comprehension. The narrative is filled with wonder, motivating readers to think about the universe's infinite potential and the significance of being alive within it. "Voyage to Eternity" showcases Stephen Marlowe's storytelling skills, blending scientific conjecture with philosophical reflections. It allows readers to examine the cosmos' mysteries while following a cast of complex people on their search for enlightenment and knowledge.
Economo and Horn - Gyral Form, Dimensions and Cytoarchitectonics of the Supratemporal Surface
This is a translation of Constantin von Economo and Ludwig Horn: ?ber Windungsrelief, Masse und Rindenarchitektonik der Supratemporalfl瓣che, ihre individuellen und ihre Seitenunterschiede. Z. ges. Neurol. Psychiat. 130:678-757 (1930). Although first published almost a century ago (1930), the original article still contains the most detailed study to date of the gyral topography and the cytoarchitectonics of the human supratemporal surface, i.e. the auditory and speech perception areas, with special emphasis on individual variations and on hemispheric asymmetries. The careful reader might also infer correlations between the "completely granulated" subareas and the regions of the primary auditory cortex for human speech frequencies, as well as correlations between the degree of granulation and the density of myelinated fibers. These can give even the modern (2023) reader insights into cortical development and functional capacities.
Organic Evolution Cross-Examined
Organic Evolution Cross-Examined - or, Some suggestions on the great secret of biology is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Foundational Papers in Complexity Science
Foundational Papers in Complexity Science maps the emergence of complex-systems science over the last century. This four-volume set unites, for the first time, dozens of articles published in a variety of academic journals in a timely reminder that complexity knows no disciplinary boundaries.Edited and curated by Santa Fe Institute President David Krakauer, this comprehensive collection of papers aims to help readers understand the history, current state, and future of complexity science. More than a compilation, Foundational Papers reflects large-scale collaboration within the SFI community, as contemporary researchers introduce and contextualize the work that shaped their own. In the process, they reveal how complexity shatters the usual scientific divisions. Join the Santa Fe Institute in a look back at the path complexity science has followed, as we move toward a clearer view of what lies ahead.
Foundational Papers in Complexity Science
In four volumes, Foundational Papers in Complexity Science maps the development of complex-systems science through eighty-eight revolutionary works published across the twentieth century.Volume I spans the turbulent years from 1922 to 1962. Across several decades of war, runaway technological invention, and economic upheaval, complexity science emerges through the integration of ideas from evolution, computation, dynamics, and statistical physics.Included in this volume are essential papers by L矇o Szil獺rd, Claude Shannon, Marvin Minsky, and Alan Turing. Each paper is introduced, and placed into its historical context, with enduring insights discussed by leading contemporary complexity scientists.Foundational Papers presents the first unified chart of the full territory of complexity science-an essential resource for navigating the modern world.
Traditional and Herbal Medicines for Covid-19
Traditional and Herbal Medicines for COVID-19 explores ways to manage COVID-19, post-COVID, and long-COVID conditions. The plans are based on anti-virus activity, anti-inflammatory, and diverse health benefits of traditional and herbal medicines through a comprehensive summarization of scientific literature by experts in the field.
Victorian Interdisciplinarity and the Sciences
The specialization thesis--the idea that nineteenth-century science fragmented into separate forms of knowledge that led to the creation of modern disciplines--has played an integral role in the way historians have described the changing disciplinary map of nineteenth-century British science. This volume critically reevaluates this dominant narrative in the historiography. While new disciplines did emerge during the nineteenth century, the intellectual landscape was far muddier, and in many cases new forms of specialist knowledge continued to cross boundaries while integrating ideas from other areas of study. Through a history of Victorian interdisciplinarity, this volume offers a more complicated and innovative analysis of discipline formation. Harnessing the techniques of cultural and intellectual history, studies of visual culture, Victorian studies, and literary studies, contributors break out of subject-based silos, exposing the tension between the rhetorical push for specialization and the actual practice of knowledge sharing across disciplines during the nineteenth century.
Our Domestic Animals
Our Domestic Animals - In health and disease - Volume II is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1861. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Our Domestic Animals
Our Domestic Animals - In health and disease - Volume I is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1861. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Reduce Diving to a Science
The early modern period was a particularly exciting and pioneering era for the development of diving technology. The beginnings of commercial diving, scientific diving and recreational diving can be found here. In the 17th century, basic research was carried out using the new experimental method, which demystified diving. Diving developed from a secret art to the practical application of scientific laws, today's diving technology or diving science. This work uses the diving bell as an example to show the dominant line of development in diving technology in this era. It represents a basic innovation on which all further designs are based. The development of the diving bell opened up extensive new technical territory and triggered a broad stream of subsequent innovations with far-reaching economic and social consequences. For example, the development of the closed helmet diving suit in the 19th century was a consequence of the knowledge gained from the diving bell. The period of this study is based on two key dates in the development of diving apparatus: After antiquity the first mention of a diving bell is from a manuscript from 1420 - as far as we know - and the year 1815 marks the beginning of series production and export of diving bells. This work therefore examines a complete innovation process that begins with a theoretical idea and ends with an international transfer into practice. In addition to contemporary literature, inventor's privileges on diving equipment are examined for the first time, which represent a partially unprocessed archive source on the history of diving. They will be indexed and evaluated in a large number of European archives in terms of content and in a broader overall view spanning three centuries. The question of which socio-cultural factors have an influence on innovations will also be examined.
Solid Geometry
Solid Geometry is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1889. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
A River Life
Nestled in a sixty-mile stretch of the St. Lawrence River between Northern New York and Southeast Ontario is an area that has been known to the native people for many thousands of years as Manitoana, or Garden of the Great Spirit.Later, it became known to the French explorers as Les Mille Isles, and today, it is simply called the Thousand Islands.It is here, more than anywhere else along its 1200-mile journey to the sea, where the St. Lawrence reaches its pinnacle of achievement. It is wide, deep, clear and pristine, teeming with wildlife and scenery that rivals any river in the world.It is an area of wondrous natural beauty and it captures the hearts of those who are fortunate enough to become its prisoner.Journey with the author from the 1950s on and share in his enthusiasm of being raised on the River in Alexandria Bay, New York.From the early fishing escapades as a young boy to eerie interludes with ghostly reminders of an ancient island past, you'll quickly feel a part of the excitement and wonder of growing up in and on the River.The post-World War II years finds a once elite abode of the rich and famous struggling to find its new place among the emerging tourist destinations of the northeast.Everyone should experience a dose of the River and Islands as an integral part of their earthly trek through life. If you haven't been there in years, it's time to go back. If you've never been there, this may be the harbinger of a tantalizing experience that waits for your call.If you were raised on the River, you'll understand...and you'll quickly rekindle an appreciation of what the author brings to mind. Discover and rediscover the awe and wonder of the Garden of the Great Spirit.
Greenland Icefields and Life in the North Atlantic
Greenland Icefields and Life in the North Atlantic is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs
The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1889. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Outlines of Classification and Special Morphology of Plants
Outlines of Classification and Special Morphology of Plants is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Horse Breeding
Horse Breeding - Recollections is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Yellowstone National Park
The Yellowstone National Park is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Elementary Metal Work
Elementary Metal Work - A practical manual for amateurs and for use in schools is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Standard Arithmetic
Standard Arithmetic - Embracing a Complete Course for Schools and Academies is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
A System of Surgery
A System of Surgery - Volume VI is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1783. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
A System of Surgery
A System of Surgery - Volume IV is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1783. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Electric Telephone
The Electric Telephone is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
A System of Surgery
A System of Surgery - Volume I is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1791. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
A System of Surgery
A System of Surgery - Volume II is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1791. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
A System of Surgery
A System of Surgery - Volume VI is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1787. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
A System of Surgery
A System of Surgery - Volume III is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1783. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
A System of Surgery
A System of Surgery - Volume II is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1784. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
A Historical Account of Useful Inventions and Scientific Discoveries
Murray-Darling Mysteries
The Murray River in south-eastern Australia, one of the world's oldest and slowest rivers, meanders more than 2000 km across a dry ancient landscape from the mountains to the sea, following a course evolved over millions of years. The Darling River winds over an even longer distance from the mountains on the east coast of Queensland to join the Murray River at Wentworth in the semi-arid western lowland plains. These river systems are full of mysteries, in the way that their unique flora and fauna have developed clever strategies to survive in widely varying conditions which swing between droughts and floods.This book seeks to explain these mysteries in a natural history of the Murray-Darling Rivers, aiming to fulfill an ambition of Anne's colleague and PhD supervisor, the late Associate Professor Keith Walker of the University of Adelaide. Keith wanted to share his knowledge and love of the river ecosystems with a wide audience, to describe the Murray River as it was naturally, while generating wider understanding of actions needed to make sure the rivers and their ecosystems survive into the future.In this book, Anne Jensen shares stories she learnt from Keith Walker and many other colleagues about Murray-Darling rivers and wetland ecosystems, illustrated with a selection of quality photographs from her extensive collection. Her aim is to generate understanding of the need for sufficient water to be returned to river ecosystems so the rivers can continue to support the human communities of the Basin, as well as the plants and animals.
Hylomorphism Into Pieces
Focussing on late medieval and early modern philosophy and medicine, this edited collection explores the replacement of hylomorphism--the dominant theory of bodies in the Middle Ages--with new theories of matter such as corpuscularianism and atomism at the dawn of the Modern period. Together, the contributions offer a comprehensive overview of a crucial historical moment for the history of philosophy and science: the rise of a new conception of matter against declining scholastic theories. They highlight the key aspects of this historical transition by investigating precise concepts that were central to this shift, namely the notions of elements, atoms, and corpuscles. Shedding light on the gradual process by which hylomorphism was eventually replaced by a more positive conception of matter and natural processes, the book demonstrates how many thinkers of the late medieval period were willing to integrate new theories into the conceptual framework of Aristotelian natural philosophy, and tried to harmonise them with the traditional concepts and axioms of scholastic doctrines. Showing how these conceptual innovations resulted from a complex interaction between different fields of late medieval and early modern knowledge, the authors bring together research from the disciplines of metaphysics, medieval philosophy, and medical science. Providing an overview of an important theoretical shift in the transition from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era, this book is essential reading for scholars of philosophy, and historians of medieval and early modern science and medicine.
Off The Grid Prepper's Water Survival Plan
Your Ultimate Guide to Water Self-Sufficiency!Are you a prepper, homesteader, or just someone looking to save money and live more sustainably?Do you constantly worry about your ability to find and prepare safe drinking water in an emergency or for off-grid living?Are you seeking independence from the grid but unsure how to secure a sustainable water supply?Transform Uncertainty into Assurance: Your Essential Guide to Water Survival and ResilienceThe thought of a tap running dry seems unfathomable in a world where access to clean, flowing water is a given. Yet, in an instant, natural disasters or unforeseen crises can thrust you and your family into a reality where clean water is not just scarce- it's a matter of survival.Empowerment Through Knowledge: Secure Your Water FutureThis isn't just another guide; it's your roadmap to independence, offering practical skills needed to secure a reliable water source. Discover how to sustain your family's water supply when living off-grid is the only option.Inside the book: A Deep Dive into Water Survival MasteryUnveiling the Water Crisis: Grasp the gravity of the situation and why understanding water survival is crucial for everyoneExplore Different Strategies: Create a consistent and dependable water supply, regardless of weather conditionsHarvest Nature's Offerings: Master the art of sourcing water from the environment around you-be it groundwater, lake, river, or the rain from abovePurify with Precision: Navigate the myriad of water purification techniques available, selecting the one that best fits your unique circumstanceStrategies for Storing Water: Learn the ins and outs of water storage, ensuring your supply remains safe and plentiful over timeGuard Against Waterborne Threats: Educate yourself on the dangers lurking in untreated water and how to shield your family from themExclusive Content and Interactive Tools: This book goes beyond mere guidance, offering unique interactive elements designed to engage, educate, and empower: DIY Rain Barrel & Graywater Systems: Step-by-step guides to creating your own water-saving solutions, turning rainwater and graywater into valuable assetsAt-a-Glance Tables and Charts: These tools provide essential information quickly and clearly, from comparing water purification methods to understanding waterborne diseasesReady-to-Implement Plans and Checklists: Tailor your water survival strategy with detailed planning resources, ensuring you're prepared for any scenario.Test Your Knowledge: With quizzes designed to gauge your readiness, identify areas for improvement, and solidify your understanding of water survival principlesThe Heart of the Guide: The 7-Step Water Survival Plan is a practical, easy-to-follow roadmap designed to bring your off-grid water supply system from concept to realityBonus Chapters on Emergency Preparedness and Water Saving ToolsWorries and doubts about water security can affect even the most skilled and experienced survivalists.Don't let fear keep you up at night. This book provides the knowledge and skills to confidently handle any off-grid water survival situation. Don't wait for a crisis to learn how to secure your water supply. Remember, it's about taking care of yourself and your loved ones.Take action today so you don't have to worry about your water survival tomorrow!
Wanderlust Coloring Book for Adults
★Wanderlust Grayscale Coloring Book★Hiking has a very special fascination, the landscapes, mountains, meadows, cliffs, the wild animals you can meet and the closeness to nature.The coloring book includes54 p.black backs (no pressing through, ideal for hanging)Hikers in mountains, Grand Canyon, by the rough oceanWith bears, yaks, dogs and horsesand much more.The coloring book is a great gift for all nature and hiking fans to relax.
The Well-Dressed Woman
The Well-Dressed Woman - A Study in the Practical Application to Dress of the Laws of Health, Art and Morals is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
When Albert became Einstein
This book proposes an in-depth investigation carried out in Italy in young Albert Einstein's footsteps, since his attempt to enter the ETH Zurich in 1895 until his first doctoral work in 1901. We follow his family, who transferred his electrical engineering company from Munich to Milan, in the rich social, economic, political and industrial context of post-unified Italy; a milieu also familiar to Michele Besso, Albert's closest friend and collaborator, whom he met again daily in Milan on semester-breaks, after their first meeting in 1895. In Pavia, the parish register will lead us to Carlo Marangoni, the uncle of Ernestina (Albert's friend) and a specialist in capillarity phenomena. In Milan, we will discover the library of the Lombardo Institute, Academy of sciences and letters, where Albert worked for his bibliography. Old registers at the university and at the Polytechnic will draw our attention to his connection with Giuseppe Jung, one of Michele's uncles, an academician. This young Albert environment sheds a new light on his scientific remarks to his fianc矇e Mileva Maric his first article on capillarity and molecular forces; his interest in wireless telegraphy; his search to evidence the motion of the Earth through the ether; his thesis extended to weakly compressed gases and even his early questionings on the nature of light. All of this we will discover in a trip round Lombardy in the beginning of the 19th century.
Walking and Other Excursions
IN THE SPIRIT OF UNDYING ADVENTURE! Sauntering through natural landscapes is a noble art; and one that Henry David Thoreau held in the highest regard. Though he is perhaps best known for Walden: Life in the Woods and his essay "Civil Disobedience," Thoreau was an early advocate of recreational hiking, canoeing, and conserving natural resources. A passionate nature writer, he penned many articles that shared these philosophies and perspectives. This carefully restored re-creation of the 1863 essay collection Excursions features the nine original essays that were published posthumously: "Natural History of Massachusetts" "A Walk to Wachusett" "The Landlord" "A Winter Walk" "The Succession of Forest Trees" "Walking" "Autumnal Tints" "Wild Apples" "Night and Moonlight" This revised special edition also includes the original detailed biographical sketch of Thoreau by fellow transcendentalist and friend Ralph Waldo Emerson. Featuring a brand-new foreword by J.F. Penn, best-selling author of PILGRIMAGE: Lessons Learned from Walking Three Ancient Ways, and a fresh introduction from editor Mark Leslie. ______ "In these ever more fast-moving times, as the constant noise of media in every form buffets us, and bad news from across the world shakes our sense of well-being daily, we can find truth in Thoreau's words that 'in society you will not find health, but in nature.'" - J.F. Penn
Walking and Other Excursions
IN THE SPIRIT OF UNDYING ADVENTURE! Sauntering through natural landscapes is a noble art; and one that Henry David Thoreau held in the highest regard. Though he is perhaps best known for Walden: Life in the Woods and his essay "Civil Disobedience," Thoreau was an early advocate of recreational hiking, canoeing, and conserving natural resources. A passionate nature writer, he penned many articles that shared these philosophies and perspectives. This carefully restored re-creation of the 1863 essay collection Excursions features the nine original essays that were published posthumously: "Natural History of Massachusetts" "A Walk to Wachusett" "The Landlord" "A Winter Walk" "The Succession of Forest Trees" "Walking" "Autumnal Tints" "Wild Apples" "Night and Moonlight" This revised special edition also includes the original detailed biographical sketch of Thoreau by fellow transcendentalist and friend Ralph Waldo Emerson. Featuring a brand-new foreword by J.F. Penn, best-selling author of PILGRIMAGE: Lessons Learned from Walking Three Ancient Ways, and a fresh introduction from editor Mark Leslie. ______ "In these ever more fast-moving times, as the constant noise of media in every form buffets us, and bad news from across the world shakes our sense of well-being daily, we can find truth in Thoreau's words that 'in society you will not find health, but in nature.'" - J.F. Penn
River Ask Me Why
River Ask Me Why: Into the West on Two Wheels chronicles the 1200-mile cycling journey of author, Shaun T. Griffin, from the coast of Oregon to the western passes of Wyoming. Accompanied by his two grown sons, Griffin explores a variety of themes ranging from family, fatherhood, and the landscapes of the American West from the vantage point of a bicycle.
Some Summer Days in Iowa
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Through a Microscope Something of the Science, Together with many Curious Observations Indoor and Out and Directions for a Home-made Microscope.
Through a Microscope Something of the Science, Together with many Curious Observations Indoor and Out and Directions for a Home-made Microscope., a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Some Winter Days in Iowa
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Some Spring Days in Iowa
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Through a pocket lens
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Rock, Bone, and Ruin
An argument that we should be optimistic about the capacity of "methodologically omnivorous" geologists, paleontologists, and archaeologists to uncover truths about the deep past. The "historical sciences"--geology, paleontology, and archaeology--have made extraordinary progress in advancing our understanding of the deep past. How has this been possible, given that the evidence they have to work with offers mere traces of the past? In Rock, Bone, and Ruin, Adrian Currie explains that these scientists are "methodological omnivores," with a variety of strategies and techniques at their disposal, and that this gives us every reason to be optimistic about their capacity to uncover truths about prehistory. Creative and opportunistic paleontologists, for example, discovered and described a new species of prehistoric duck-billed platypus from a single fossilized tooth. Examining the complex reasoning processes of historical science, Currie also considers philosophical and scientific reflection on the relationship between past and present, the nature of evidence, contingency, and scientific progress.Currie draws on varied examples from across the historical sciences, from Mayan ritual sacrifice to giant Mesozoic fleas to Mars's mysterious watery past, to develop an account of the nature of, and resources available to, historical science. He presents two major case studies: the emerging explanation of sauropod size, and the "snowball earth" hypothesis that accounts for signs of glaciation in Neoproterozoic tropics. He develops the Ripple Model of Evidence to analyze "unlucky circumstances" in scientific investigation; examines and refutes arguments for pessimism about the capacity of the historical sciences, defending the role of analogy and arguing that simulations have an experiment-like function. Currie argues for a creative, open-ended approach, "empirically grounded" speculation.
