“Why are most plants green?” Why doesn’t stomach acid dissolve the stomach itself? Why are there more tornados in the Midwest than on the coast? This volume answers these questions and over 200 more, shedding light on the science behind them. As informative as it is entertaining, it addresses every major branch of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. It highlights some of the big ideas that helped shape science as we know it, and discusses the future of science with regards to nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory.
Gives historical, artistic descriptions plus original photographs of more than 90 major structures, sites and symbols—from Indian coves and trails and Dutch canals to contemporary skyscrapers. Contains a comprehensive analysis of the major architectural styles that have helped create the New York City skyline.
Comparison across formal languages is an essential part of formal linguistics. The study of closely-related varieties has proven extremely useful in illuminating relations between cross-linguistic syntactic differences that might otherwise appear unrelated, and has helped to identify the core principles of Universal Grammar.
Benjamin Franklin’s is the classic rags to riches story running away
from home as a young many with only three penny’s to his name Ben built
one of the largest publishing empires of his day. He also was an
inventor, the man that discovered electricity, the man who invented
daylight savings and helped to write the declaration of independence as
well as the American Constitution.
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Adventures in Realism offers a scholarly yet accessible introduction to realism as it has evolved since the 19th century. Comprising 16 newly-commissioned essays written by a distinguished group of contributors, including Slavoj Žižek and Fredric Jameson, this wide-ranging work:
• Provides the historical, cultural, intellectual, and literary contexts necessary to understand developments in realism
• Addresses the artistic mediums and technologies such as painting and film that have helped shape the way we perceive reality
• Explores literary and pictorial sub-genres such as naturalism and socialist realism.
Each section concludes with a short bibliography and a guide to further reading.
Benjamin Franklin’s is the classic rags to riches story running away
from home as a young many with only three penny’s to his name Ben built
one of the largest publishing empires of his day. He also was an
inventor, the man that discovered electricity, the man who invented
daylight savings and helped to write the declaration of independence as
well as the American Constitution.
