Leonardo da Vinci: The Marvelous Works of Nature and Man
Added by: rszyma | Karma: 779.66 | Other | 14 April 2010
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This masterly account of Leonardo da Vinci and his vision of the world has long been recognized as the classic treatment of the Renaissance giant, offering unparalleled insight into Leonardo's intellect and vision at every stage of his artistic career.Kemp shows how Leonardo's early training in Florence provided a crucial foundation in the "science of art," particularly perspective and anatomy, while his period in the service of the Sforzas of Milan enlarged his outlook to embrace a wide range of natural sciences and mathematics, as he searched for scientific rules governing both man and the universe.
Added by: joy | Karma: 204.76 | Only for teachers, Other | 13 April 2010
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Imaginative projectsImaginative Projects is a photocopiable supplementary resource book for teachers of EFL learners aged 11-17. This book provides a bank of ten projects, on themes designed to capture the imagination of students and encourage them to use English naturally in groups to work on the projects end product such as a poster, radio programme, or performance.
Working Abroad: The Complete Guide to Overseas Employment
Added by: lucius5 | Karma: 1660.85 | Non-Fiction, Other | 13 April 2010
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Whatever the reason and however long you plan to stay, moving overseas is not just about deciding what to take with you. Your entire life is about to change and the more prepared you are, the better the relocation will go. Working Abroad covers everything that employees and their families might need to know about expatriate employment and the associated issues of living in a new country. It provides a full reference source to help assess the pros and cons of overseas employment, including job markets, taxation, international education, relocation and medical issues.
The Body as Object and Instrument of Knowledge: Embodied Empiricism in Early Modern Science (Studies in History and Philosophy of Science)
Added by: rszyma | Karma: 779.66 | Other | 12 April 2010
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The Body as Object and Instrument of Knowledge: Embodied Empiricism in Early Modern Science (Studies in History and Philosophy of Science)This volume focuses on the development of empiricism as an interest in the body – as both the object of research and the subject of experience. Re-embodying empiricism shifts the focus of interest to the ‘life sciences’; medicine, physiology, natural history. These highlighted empirical studies of the body, were central in a workshop in the beginning of 2009 organized by the unit for History and Philosophy of Science in Sydney.
Mariel's Kitchen: Simple Ingredients for a Delicious and Satisfying Life
Added by: lucius5 | Karma: 1660.85 | Non-Fiction, Other | 10 April 2010
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Mariel's Kitchen: Simple Ingredients for a Delicious and Satisfying Life
How do you cook nutritious and delicious meals when life is busy and time is short? How can you make fresh, organic food a part of your and your family's way of life—simply and affordably? These are the questions that Mariel Hemingway answers by sharing tried-and-tested recipes, straight from her kitchen to yours.
Filled with exciting, beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, Mariel's Kitchen includes seventy-five sensational recipes that can be mastered by anyone, regardless of cooking experience.
