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Paperback. Condition: Good. The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries witnessed such fervent investigations of the natural world that the period has been called the 'Scientific Revolution.' New ideas and discoveries not only redefined what human beings believed, knew, and could do, but also forced them to redefine themselves with respect to the strange new worlds revealed by ships and scalpels, telescopes and microscopes, experimentation and contemplation. Driven by religious devotion, by practical need, by the promise of fame and profit, or by the simple desire to know, a broad range of thinkers and workers explored and reconceptualized the world around them. Explanatory systems were made, discarded, and remade by some of the best-known names in the entire history of science - Copernicus, Galileo, Newton - and by many others less recognized but no less important. In this Very Short Introduction Lawrence M. Principe explores the exciting developments in the sciences of the stars (astronomy, astrology, and cosmology), the sciences of earth (geography, geology, hydraulics, pneumatics), the sciences of matter and motion (alchemy, chemistry, kinematics, physics), the sciences of life (medicine, anatomy, biology, zoology), and much more. The story is told from the perspective of the historical characters themselves, emphasizing their background, context, reasoning, and motivations, and dispelling well-worn myths about the history of science.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This book reviews the consequences of raising children in today's highly unnatural environments and suggests ways in which parents can learn to naturalize childhood again, so that a child's environment gels with how the brain was designed to grow. In a clearly presented, accessible narrative, the author marshals scientific evidence from a wide array of fields to explain why there is a disconnect between the brain's evolutionary history and the technology-centered present. Research from both human and animal studies indicates that brain development is fostered by consistent opportunities for face-to-face communication and freewheeling pretend play. The startling implication is that today's structured, controlled, and fabricated surroundings are exactly wrong for developing brains. Instead of emphasizing technology and organized activities, parents and teachers could better help children learn by encouraging exploration, experimentation, and exposure to the real world. Recess, now often dismissed as a waste of time, should be considered an essential part of children's cognitive and social development; lessons should be individualized as much as possible; and the current focus on homework and letter grades should be de-emphasized and eventually eliminated altogether. Fascinating and controversial, this well-researched discussion by an expert on child development will make parents and school systems rethink how we are raising our children. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. A new series mystery featuring Karen Prince, artist turned sleuth. Karen Prince has left her Chicago law practice to live and paint in the Galena countryside. Then an exciting evening cruise on the Mississippi River turns deadly when a guest goes overboard - literally Not one to stay on the sidelines when her friends are in jeopardy, Karen quickly learns that all is not as it seems in Galena. Beneath the placid surface of this quiet tourist town, Karen uncovers art thefts, forgeries, blackmail and murder. Karen's investigation takes the reader through historic Galena, to Karen's college town of Madison and to the sun-drenched shores of Hawaii. Whether exploring an abandoned lead mine, searching the Mississippi River with the Coast Guard, or traveling in her Boxster hunting for clues, Karen is a woman of action. Her story is sure to delight and entertain. A thrilling mystery, chock-full of fascinating, vivid descriptions of Galena and the places Karen visits in her quest to restore order to her charming, adopted hometown.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A new series mystery featuring Karen Prince, artist turned sleuth. Karen Prince has left her Chicago law practice to live and paint in the Galena countryside. Then an exciting evening cruise on the Mississippi River turns deadly when a guest goes overboard - literally Not one to stay on the sidelines when her friends are in jeopardy, Karen quickly learns that all is not as it seems in Galena. Beneath the placid surface of this quiet tourist town, Karen uncovers art thefts, forgeries, blackmail and murder. Karen's investigation takes the reader through historic Galena, to Karen's college town of Madison and to the sun-drenched shores of Hawaii. Whether exploring an abandoned lead mine, searching the Mississippi River with the Coast Guard, or traveling in her Boxster hunting for clues, Karen is a woman of action. Her story is sure to delight and entertain. A thrilling mystery, chock-full of fascinating, vivid descriptions of Galena and the places Karen visits in her quest to restore order to her charming, adopted hometown. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Karen Prince, once a Chicago lawyer, now lives and paints in the rolling countryside outside Galena. Her peaceful existence is turned upside down when her best friend and country neighbor, Alice Almonte, is accused of murdering her millionaire ex George. Karen rushes to Alice's rescue, tracking down George's killer, risking both their lives along the way. Motives and opportunity abound as Karen uncovers family feuds, greed, blackmail and adultery. Juggling the investigation with her New York gallery, her boyfriend in Chicago and her life in the country is no small challenge. An expert in Dutch Florals, Karen unlocks the secret of the painting, Butterfly Bouquet. The plot twists and turns, taking you from Galena to Chicago and back again, in hot pursuit of George's murderer. Vivid descriptions of place make this an intriguing armchair adventure.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. When Capt. Thomas Bell came to the old Brewster Plantation in the 1820s, he recognized its potential as an important seaport. The place, formerly known as Occumbomuck, lay with nearby Fire Place opposite an inlet on the barrier island to the south. Bell's vision never materialized; however, the area soon had admirers who made it one of the earliest summer destinations in Suffolk County. So it remains-periodically rediscovered as a summer haven by a succession of scientists, writers, artists, moguls, and intellectuals, and long-cherished by its permanent residents. With more than two hundred images, most of them never previously published, Bellport Village and Brookhaven Hamlet visits the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900s, capturing the buildings, people, activities, and events that defined this special area. Old houses at the early heart of the settlements are not just charming; some of them were home to fascinating people: Birdsall Otis Edey, poet and suffragist; Oliver Hazard Perry Robinson, inventor of the ball bearing; William Glackens, Ashcan school artist and summer resident; and others. As Brookhaven Hamlet remained quiet and rural, Bellport Village became a year-round resort with fancy hotels, such as the Bay House, the Goldthwaite, the Wyandotte, and the Bellport, and an exclusive beach club known as the Old Inlet Club. Although the area has always attracted the famous and prominent, it was also home to the creative and entrepreneurial who made their mark locally.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries witnessed such fervent investigations of the natural world that the period has been called the 'Scientific Revolution.' New ideas and discoveries not only redefined what human beings believed, knew, and could do, but also forced them to redefine themselves with respect to the strange new worlds revealed by ships and scalpels, telescopes and microscopes, experimentation and contemplation. Driven by religious devotion, by practical need, by the promise of fame and profit, or by the simple desire to know, a broad range of thinkers and workers explored and reconceptualized the world around them. Explanatory systems were made, discarded, and remade by some of the best-known names in the entire history of science - Copernicus, Galileo, Newton - and by many others less recognized but no less important. In this Very Short Introduction Lawrence M. Principe explores the exciting developments in the sciences of the stars (astronomy, astrology, and cosmology), the sciences of earth (geography, geology, hydraulics, pneumatics), the sciences of matter and motion (alchemy, chemistry, kinematics, physics), the sciences of life (medicine, anatomy, biology, zoology), and much more. The story is told from the perspective of the historical characters themselves, emphasizing their background, context, reasoning, and motivations, and dispelling well-worn myths about the history of science.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. When Capt. Thomas Bell came to the old Brewster Plantation in the 1820s, he recognized its potential as an important seaport. The place, formerly known as Occumbomuck, lay with nearby Fire Place opposite an inlet on the barrier island to the south. Bell's vision never materialized; however, the area soon had admirers who made it one of the earliest summer destinations in Suffolk County. So it remains-periodically rediscovered as a summer haven by a succession of scientists, writers, artists, moguls, and intellectuals, and long-cherished by its permanent residents. With more than two hundred images, most of them never previously published, Bellport Village and Brookhaven Hamlet visits the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900s, capturing the buildings, people, activities, and events that defined this special area. Old houses at the early heart of the settlements are not just charming; some of them were home to fascinating people: Birdsall Otis Edey, poet and suffragist; Oliver Hazard Perry Robinson, inventor of the ball bearing; William Glackens, Ashcan school artist and summer resident; and others. As Brookhaven Hamlet remained quiet and rural, Bellport Village became a year-round resort with fancy hotels, such as the Bay House, the Goldthwaite, the Wyandotte, and the Bellport, and an exclusive beach club known as the Old Inlet Club. Although the area has always attracted the famous and prominent, it was also home to the creative and entrepreneurial who made their mark locally.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An airborne strain of the AIDS virus decimates humanity. Bruno Ricasso, an Italian cop, a Carabiniere, struggles to survive on the island of Capri while Europe erupts in flames and society crumbles. But when his solitary existence is broken, Bruno returns to the empty city of Naples in search of answers. Can Bruno find a way to stay alive in the ruins of civilization? Or will Bruno's past sins prove even more deadly than the Omega Plague.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. This book reviews the consequences of raising children in today's highly unnatural environments and suggests ways in which parents can learn to naturalize childhood again, so that a child's environment gels with how the brain was designed to grow. In a clearly presented, accessible narrative, the author marshals scientific evidence from a wide array of fields to explain why there is a disconnect between the brain's evolutionary history and the technology-centered present. Research from both human and animal studies indicates that brain development is fostered by consistent opportunities for face-to-face communication and freewheeling pretend play. The startling implication is that today's structured, controlled, and fabricated surroundings are exactly wrong for developing brains. Instead of emphasizing technology and organized activities, parents and teachers could better help children learn by encouraging exploration, experimentation, and exposure to the real world. Recess, now often dismissed as a waste of time, should be considered an essential part of children's cognitive and social development; lessons should be individualized as much as possible; and the current focus on homework and letter grades should be de-emphasized and eventually eliminated altogether. Fascinating and controversial, this well-researched discussion by an expert on child development will make parents and school systems rethink how we are raising our children. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A new series mystery featuring Karen Prince, artist turned sleuth. Karen Prince has left her Chicago law practice to live and paint in the Galena countryside. Then an exciting evening cruise on the Mississippi River turns deadly when a guest goes overboard - literally Not one to stay on the sidelines when her friends are in jeopardy, Karen quickly learns that all is not as it seems in Galena. Beneath the placid surface of this quiet tourist town, Karen uncovers art thefts, forgeries, blackmail and murder. Karen's investigation takes the reader through historic Galena, to Karen's college town of Madison and to the sun-drenched shores of Hawaii. Whether exploring an abandoned lead mine, searching the Mississippi River with the Coast Guard, or traveling in her Boxster hunting for clues, Karen is a woman of action. Her story is sure to delight and entertain. A thrilling mystery, chock-full of fascinating, vivid descriptions of Galena and the places Karen visits in her quest to restore order to her charming, adopted hometown. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. A new series mystery featuring Karen Prince, artist turned sleuth. Karen Prince has left her Chicago law practice to live and paint in the Galena countryside. Then an exciting evening cruise on the Mississippi River turns deadly when a guest goes overboard - literally Not one to stay on the sidelines when her friends are in jeopardy, Karen quickly learns that all is not as it seems in Galena. Beneath the placid surface of this quiet tourist town, Karen uncovers art thefts, forgeries, blackmail and murder. Karen's investigation takes the reader through historic Galena, to Karen's college town of Madison and to the sun-drenched shores of Hawaii. Whether exploring an abandoned lead mine, searching the Mississippi River with the Coast Guard, or traveling in her Boxster hunting for clues, Karen is a woman of action. Her story is sure to delight and entertain. A thrilling mystery, chock-full of fascinating, vivid descriptions of Galena and the places Karen visits in her quest to restore order to her charming, adopted hometown.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Karen Prince, once a Chicago lawyer, now lives and paints in the rolling countryside outside Galena. Her peaceful existence is turned upside down when her best friend and country neighbor, Alice Almonte, is accused of murdering her millionaire ex George. Karen rushes to Alice's rescue, tracking down George's killer, risking both their lives along the way. Motives and opportunity abound as Karen uncovers family feuds, greed, blackmail and adultery. Juggling the investigation with her New York gallery, her boyfriend in Chicago and her life in the country is no small challenge. An expert in Dutch Florals, Karen unlocks the secret of the painting, Butterfly Bouquet. The plot twists and turns, taking you from Galena to Chicago and back again, in hot pursuit of George's murderer. Vivid descriptions of place make this an intriguing armchair adventure.…

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.