New Internationalist
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 29,49 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Developing countries
ISBN :
Science Education for a Pluralist Society
Author : Michael Jonathan Reiss
Publisher :
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 12,57 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Science
ISBN :
Book Description
Arguing that all too often the model of science held in school science education, the way science is taught and the content matter learned are too narrow in outlook, this work explores how a school education should be provided that is appropriate for the entire school population.
The Map Book
Author : Peter Barber
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,81 MB
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0802714749
Book Description
Chronicles the historical development of maps and mapping from the Bronze Age to the present, collecting some 175 maps spanning ten millennia that represent the progress of civilization and technology, from military plans that depict enemy positions, to the famed London Underground layout, to the digitally enhanced renderings of today.
World History For Dummies
Author : Peter Haugen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 32,84 MB
Release : 2022-01-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1119855624
Book Description
Discover how the modern world came to be with this easy-to-follow and up-to-date history companion Want to get a taste of the entirety of human history in a single book? With World History For Dummies, you'll get an overview of the history of, well, everything, from the Neanderthal experience to the latest historical developments of the 21st century. Re-live history from your armchair as you ride into battle alongside Roman generals, prepare Egyptian pharaohs for the afterlife, and learn from the great Greek poets and philosophers. Written in the easy-to-digest style the For Dummies series is famous for, you'll discover: How religion, philosophy, and science shaped, and were shaped by, the great figures of history The human consequences of warfare, from historical battles to more modern conflicts from the 20th century What's influencing events in the 21st century, from climate change to new regimes and economies World History For Dummies is the perfect gift for the lifelong learner who wants to brush up on their world history knowledge. It's also an indispensable resource for AP World History students looking for a supplemental reference to help them with their studies.
The World Today
Author : Jan Nijman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 16,86 MB
Release : 2020-03-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 1119577675
Book Description
In the 8th edition of this market-leading title, The World Today continues to break new ground in the interpretation and teaching of world regional geography. The text explains the contemporary world’s geographic realms in terms of their natural environments and human dimensions in a clear and concise fashion. The authors look at the ways people have organized their living space, adapted to changing social as well as environmental circumstances, and continue to confront forces largely beyond their control, ranging from globalization to climate change. This book offers an approach to Geography that meshes theoretical concepts with regional realities. The evolving regional content of the chapters in the 8th edition of The World Today reflects the dynamic nature of the world’s geography; the changing and growing number of concepts mirror the progress of the discipline; and the ongoing introduction of new digital features reflects the instructional possibilities of new technologies.
Fifty-Four Pigs
Author : Philipp Schott
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,51 MB
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1773059130
Book Description
For readers of Alexander McCall Smith’s No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series comes a lighthearted mystery with an incredible sense of place A swine barn explodes near a lakeside Manitoba town, putting veterinarian Dr. Peter Bannerman on a collision course with murder and a startling conspiracy. Peter is an odd duck, obsessed with logic and measurable facts, an obsession he puts to good use in his veterinary practice. When a murder is connected to the swine barn explosion and his friend Tom becomes the prime suspect, Peter feels compelled to put his reasoning skills, and his dog Pippin’s remarkable nose, to use to help clear him. The situation darkens with a second murder and a series of break-ins, including at Peter’s house and clinic, but Peter has a hard time knowing when he is out of his depth, despite warnings from his brother-in-law Kevin, an RCMP officer. It becomes increasingly clear that something extraordinary is behind all this, possibly international in scope. Ultimately Peter finds himself out in the middle of frozen Lake Winnipeg during a blizzard, fighting for his life and confronting a horrifying realization he had been blind to all along.
Multipolarity
Author : Peter W. Schulze
Publisher : Campus Verlag
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 50,21 MB
Release : 2018-08-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 359344013X
Book Description
Wir leben in einer Übergangszeit: Die unipolare Weltordnung unter hegemonialer Durchsetzungskraft der USA weicht einer multipolaren Ordnung. Diese neue Ordnung verfügt weder über einen umfassenden gesellschaftspolitischen Konsens noch basiert sie auf gefestigten Institutionen. Sie ist weitestgehend durch partikulare Interessen bestimmt. Deshalb müssen wir annehmen, dass sie kaum in der Lage sein wird, territoriale Sicherheit und friedliche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten zu gewährleisten. In diesem Prozess scheint die Europäische Union, aber - mit Einschränkungen - auch Russland, zwischen China und die USA zu geraten.
The Story of the Earth
Author : Peter John Cattermole
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,48 MB
Release : 1985-03-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521262927
Book Description
The Story of the Earth presents the complex history of the Earth from its formation through to the emergence of man and his influence on the planet. Peter Cattermole and Patrick Moore trace the evolution of Earth from its beginnings in the primeval Solar Nebula, through its bombardment by cosmic particles, continental drifting and the formation of mountains and oceans, and end with a study of the last Ice Age and the rise of man. While the approach is roughly chronological, time is spent in explaining some of the methods that geologists, physicists, chemists and biologists use to discover what processes have contributed to the internal make-up and external appearance of our unique planet. Accounts are included of the dramatic events that are still changing the face of the Earth: volcanoes and photographs - several taken from orbiting satelites - help to elucidate the story.
Cosmic Heritage
Author : Peter Shaver
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 12,57 MB
Release : 2011-08-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642202616
Book Description
This book follows the evolutionary trail all the way from the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago to conscious life today. It is an accessible introductory book written for the interested layperson – anyone interested in the ‘big picture’ coming from modern science. It covers a wide range of topics including the origin and evolution of our universe, the nature and origin of life, the evolution of life including questions of birth and death, the evolution of cognition, the nature of consciousness, the possibility of extraterrestrial life and the future of the universe. The book is written in a narrative style, as these topics are all parts of a single story. It concludes with a discussion on the nature and future of science.
The World Today
Author : H. J. de Blij
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 36,18 MB
Release : 2010-10-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0470646381
Book Description
Anyone interested in learning about geographic concepts will appreciate this concise book that highlights the most important concepts. The fifth edition presents authoritative content, currency, and outstanding cartography. It continues to build on its strength for understanding maps with the help of additional question types. New coauthor Jan Nijman also helps provide a current view of the field. With its up-to-date information and accessible introduction, this book is engaging for any reader.
