Hidden Connections, Double Meanings: A Mathematical Exploration
This book subverts and surprises. It explores mathematical topics, finding amazing similarities and looking at familiar objects in new ways. It shows mathematics as something mysterious, intriguing and pleasurably puzzling. You do not need to be a mathematician to enjoy this book. The style is relaxed. It emphasises insight and imagination rather than technique.
From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studies—including the universe, galaxies, planets, and space exploration—this resource is an ideal companion for students, teachers, and amateur astronomers, answering more than 800 questions
This updated second edition of Signs combines some of Sebeok's most important essays with a new general introduction, introductory passages at the outset of each chapter, a glossary, and brief biographies of the major semioticians. From an overview of the discipline to a more detailed exploration of sign categories, the author powerfully demonstrates the co-dependency of verbal and non-verbal communication.
Exploration and Colonization (Bloom's Literary Themes)
In this new volume, the roles of exploration and colonization are discussed in "Heart of Darkness," "The Iliad, "One Hundred Years of Solitude", "Things Fall Apart", and other literary works. Featuring original essays and excerpts from previously published critical analyses, each book in the new "Bloom's Literary Themes" series gives students valuable insight into the title's subject theme.
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From the Vikings to Henry Hudson, the great explorers sailed across uncharted waters during the Age of Discovery in search of many things including adventure and wealth. Their exploration not only changed maps of the world, but also paved the way for the settlement of the New World.
