Darwin, Darwinism, and the Modern World (MP3 + study guide)

Fourteen audio lectures (introducing the major themes of Darwin’s works and exploring their diverse, often contradictory impacts on science and society from 1859 to the present.

The Caucasus - An Introduction

This book fills the gap, providing a clear, comprehensive introduction to the Caucasus, which is suitable for all readers. It covers the geography; the historical development of the region; economics; politics and government; population; religion and society; culture and traditions; alongside its conflicts and international relations.

Symplectic Geometry (London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series)

The area of symplectic geometry has developed rapidly in the past ten years with major new discoveries that were motivated by and have provided links with many other subjects such as dynamical systems, topology, gauge theory, mathematical physics, and singularity theory. The contributions to this volume reflect the richness of the subject and include expository papers as well as original research.

Designing the Seaside: Architecture, Society and Nature

Drawing on a diverse array of historical material—photographs, guidebooks, postcards, and posters—Fred Gray offers a fascinating account of the cultural and social symbolism of the seaside resort and its role in the modern landscape.

High School Physics 11

Exciting Canadian information relating to physics research, careers and technological innovation has been integrated into this highly visual text to motivate students to understand how physics is relevant to society and decisions about our environment.