A complete summary of the views of the most important philosophers in Western civilization. Each major field of philosophic inquiry comprises a separate chapter for greater accessibility. Includes Plato, Descartes, Spinoza, Kant, Hegel, Dewey, Sartre, and many others.
This book helps you to be an eyewitness to great scientists and their discoveries. From Benjamin Franklin's electrical charges to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, meet the people whose discoveries have shaped our world, and find out all about their lives and their lasting impact today. You can get the picture using the clip-art CD with over 100 amazing images to download. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate your room. Great for projects or just for fun, this fact-packed guide shows and tells you everything you need to know about great scientists. I am a big fan of these...
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From the wheel to the space shuttle, inventors and their inventions have changed the way we live forever. Packed with fun facts, dramatic photography and timelines, Eye Wonder Invention is great for projects and homework and just for fun! Could you become the next world famous inventor?
The Fortress in the Age of Vauban and Frederick the Great, 1680-1789
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