wyszukanych pozycji: 7
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The Fairyland of Geometry and Other Essays in Science
ISBN: 9781772440201 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Simon Newcomb rose from poverty to become one of the most distinguished and widely known scientists of the late 19th century. He was also one of the most accomplished science popularizers of his day, writing on everything from the canals of Mars to the geometry of hyperspace. This new collection of his most enduring work is designed to introduce Newcomb to a new generation - indeed, century - of readers. Among the pieces included are his famous essay on the impossibility of heavier-than-air flight, which remains a compelling example of the pitfalls of technological prognostication; "The...
Simon Newcomb rose from poverty to become one of the most distinguished and widely known scientists of the late 19th century. He was also one of the m...
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80,72 |
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Star Wars on Trial: The Force Awakens Edition: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Debate the Most Popular Science Fiction Films of All Time
ISBN: 9781942952046 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 386 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Order in the Court Star Wars: the most significant, powerful myth of the twenty-first century or morally bankrupt military fantasy? Six films. Countless books. $20 billion in revenue. No one can question the financial value or cultural impact of the Star Wars film franchise. But has the impact been for the good? In Star Wars on Trial's courtroom--Droid Judge presiding--Star Wars stands accused of elitist politics and sexism, religious and ethical lapses, the destruction of literary science fiction and science fiction film, and numerous plot holes and logical gaps....
Order in the Court Star Wars: the most significant, powerful myth of the twenty-first century or morally bankrupt military fantasy? Si...
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84,59 |
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Forging a Human Future
ISBN: 9780988129306 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. The blind forces of evolution brought us this far, but the future is our own to forge. So concludes writer, researcher, and humanist Erika Erdmann in Forging a Human Future. In this remarkable collection of essays, Erdmann draws on the work of renowned split-brain theorist Roger Sperry and many other thinkers, including Ervin Laszlo, Jonas Salk, Ralph Burhoe, E.O. Wilson, James Watson, and Eric Chaisson, as she considers how we can work together to create a future both human and humane. The book's early chapters examine the key concepts of emergence and downward causation. Once science takes...
The blind forces of evolution brought us this far, but the future is our own to forge. So concludes writer, researcher, and humanist Erika Erdmann in ...
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60,49 |
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Losing America
ISBN: 9781662879104 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023 / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. |
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196,33 |
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Losing America
ISBN: 9781662879098 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. |
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101,38 |
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Wyoming County
ISBN: 9781531625238 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 130 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Because of its rich coal heritage and breathtaking scenery, many regard Wyoming County as the hidden gem of southern West Virginia. The county's vibrant history began with Native Americans, whom many believe left behind the petroglyphs that attract national attention, and continued to its early residents, who farmed and flourished in the logging industry. In 1906, when the Deepwater Railroad (later the Virginian) came to the town of Mullens, Wyoming County's role as a provider of the nation's natural resources was strengthened. By the 1920s, the county was one of West Virginia's foremost...
Because of its rich coal heritage and breathtaking scenery, many regard Wyoming County as the hidden gem of southern West Virginia. The county's vibra...
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123,27 |
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Smuggling Writing: Strategies That Get Students to Write Every Day, in Every Content Area, Grades 3-12
ISBN: 9781506322629 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Is it possible to sneak more writing into your already-jammed curriculum? Yes With this cache of classroom-tested ideas, you have all you need to make writing-to-learn a daily habit for students that deepens their content understanding and creates learners ready to take on all of the world's information. Is it possible to sneak more writing into your already-jammed curriculum? Yes With this cache of classroom-tested ideas, you have all you need to ... |
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