Author: Michael Sims
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440677956
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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In this amusing and brilliantly conceived book, Michael Sims introduces you to your body. Moving from head to toe, Sims blends cultural history with evolutionary theory to produce a wonderfully original narrative in which he analyzes the visible parts of the body. In this fascinating brew of science and storytelling, readers encounter not only accessible explanations of the mechanics of their anatomy, but also the layers of mythology, religious lore, history, Darwinian theory, and popular culture that have helped to shape our understanding of any given body part. A titillating and unique book, Adam’s Navel is learned and entertaining, a marvelous lens through which to study the form we all inhabit—but may not really understand.
Author: Michael Sims
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142004642
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
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Book Description
In this amusing and brilliantly conceived book, Michael Sims introduces you to your body. Moving from head to toe, Sims blends cultural history with evolutionary theory to produce a wonderfully original narrative in which he analyzes the visible parts of the body. In this fascinating brew of science and storytelling, readers encounter not only accessible explanations of the mechanics of their anatomy, but also the layers of mythology, religious lore, history, Darwinian theory, and popular culture that have helped to shape our understanding of any given body part. A titillating and unique book, Adam’s Navel is learned and entertaining, a marvelous lens through which to study the form we all inhabit—but may not really understand.
Author: Stephen Jay Gould
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780146000478
Category : Evolution (Biology)
Languages : en
Pages : 68
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Author: Stephen Jay Gould
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393303759
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 484
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Contains thirty of the author's essays from monthly columns in Natural History Magazine.
Author: Philip Henry Gosse
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Creation
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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Author: Richard G. Stevens
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 113949371X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages :
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This book by Richard G. Stevens is a comprehensive introduction to the nature of political philosophy. It offers definitions of philosophy and politics, showing the tension between the two and the origin of political philosophy as a means of resolution of that tension. Plato and Aristotle are examined in order to see the search for the best political order. Inquiry is then made into political philosophy's new tension brought about by the growth of revealed religion in the Middle Ages. It then examines the changes introduced by modernity and gives an overview of postmodern political thought. The book covers the most influential philosophers and directs readers to the classics of political philosophy, guiding them in studying them. It is an approachable introduction to a complex subject, not just a history of it. It is a point of entry into the subject for students and for others as well.
Author: Ken Ham
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN: 0890512833
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Popular questions with answers that are both plausible and faith-strengthening in a unique resource willing to answer confusing questions with fresh insights.
Author: Gary A. Anderson
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664226992
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 284
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A careful examination of the earliest biblical interpretations of Genesis considers such topics as human destiny, the Creation, sexuality, sin, and forgiveness, from the perspectives of both Judaism and Christianity.
Author: Alexia Adams
Publisher: Entangled: Indulgence
ISBN: 1622666054
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
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Billionaire Liam Manning has been too busy building his internet security empire to care about romance. So when a death-bed promise to his brother forces him to prove he can properly seduce a woman, Liam relies on his strengths. Hacking into an online dating site to find a suitable "love tutor" is as easy as it is logical. All Lorelei Torres wants is a family and an honest man to love. After falling for one-too-many Mr. Wrongs, Lorelei's mother signs her up for an online dating site. Maybe it's time to let an impartial computer chose a man for her—especially if that computer plans to match her with sexy men like Liam. But Liam's made a critical error. Lorelei has breached the firewall around his heart, and if he falls for her, he'll have to reveal his real identity—and his deception—to the only woman who's ever made him question why love isn't on his to-do list. Each book in the Guide to Love series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Played by the Billionaire Book #2 His Billion Dollar Dilemma Book #3 Masquerading with the Billionaire
Author: Scott Adams
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740747878
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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In God's Debris, best-selling author and creator of Dilbert Scott Adams fashioned a thought-provoking exploration of life's great mysteries (everything from quantum physics and God to psychic phenomena and dating) that quickly captured the attention and imaginations of readers everywhere. The intriguing story of a deliveryman who meets the world's smartest person and learns the secret of reality is threaded with a variety of hypnosis techniques that Adams, a certified hypnotist, used to induce a feeling of euphoric enlightenment in readers to mirror the main character's feelings as he discovers the true nature of the universe.Launched to coincide with the hardcover publication of its sequel, The Religion War (see opposite page), this first paperback edition of God's Debris will soon make the leap to a broader audience. As Adams designed it, the book will "make your brain spin around inside your skull" and drive readers toward The Religion War as they seek to confirm or deny the dizzying impressions and chaotic memories of reading God's Debris.The book provides one of the most compelling visions of reality ever experienced on the printed page. Along the way, readers will enjoy the Thought Experiment: Trying to discover what's wrong with the sage's explanation of reality. This is a book, as Adams says, to be shared and savored with smart friends.
