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Inquisition

Author : Toby Green
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312537241
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (372 download)

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Download or read book Inquisition written by Toby Green and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journey across centuries of religious conflict Toby Green’s incredible new book brings a vast panorama to life by focusing on the untold stories of individuals from all walks of life and every section of society who were affected by the Inquisition. From witches in Mexico, bigamists in Brazil, Freemasons, Hindus, Jews, Moslems and Protestants, the Inquisition reached every aspect of society. This history, though filled with stories of terror and the unspeakable ways in which human beings can treat one another, is ultimately one of hope, underscoring the resilience of the human spirit. Stretching from the unification of Spain under Ferdinand and Isabella in the fifteenth century to the Napoleanic wars, The Inquisition details this incredible history in all its richness and complexity.

The Butterfly Hunter

Author : Anthony Crawforth
Publisher : Legend Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0956071619
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book The Butterfly Hunter written by Anthony Crawforth and published by Legend Press Ltd. This book was released on 2009 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the epic, true and long overdue story of the young explorer who put forward the first ever case for the creation of a new species, providing what Charles Darwin called the "beautiful proof" for Natural Selection. The major discovery of Batesian Mimicry was developed from Bates's fascinating 11-year journey and study of butterflies in the Amazon rainforest. He noted how certain animals adopt the look of others to deceive predators and gain an advantage to survive. Little known to the public, Bates made other crucial contributions to biology: he collected over 14,000 specimens, of which over 8,000 were new to science at the time. He went on to become the administrator for the Royal Geographical Society and transformed it into an institution which combined exploration with academic research, and was responsible for placing geography on the school curriculum. This important book reassesses Bates's life and finally places both the man and his work in their rightful place alongside the other greats.

The Evolution of Charles Darwin

Author : Diana Preston
Publisher : Grove Press
ISBN 13 : 0802160190
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book The Evolution of Charles Darwin written by Diana Preston and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Los Angeles Times Book Prize–winning historian, the colorful, dramatic story of Charles Darwin’s journey on HMS Beagle that inspired the evolutionary theories in his path-breaking books On the Origin of Species and The Descent of Man When twenty-two-year-old aspiring geologist Charles Darwin boarded HMS Beagle in 1831 with his microscopes and specimen bottles—invited by ship’s captain Robert FitzRoy who wanted a travel companion at least as much as a ship’s naturalist—he hardly thought he was embarking on what would become perhaps the most important and epoch-changing voyage in scientific history. Nonetheless, over the course of the five-year journey around the globe in often hard and hazardous conditions, Darwin would make observations and gather samples that would form the basis of his revolutionary theories about the origin of species and natural selection. Drawing on a rich range of revealing letters, diary entries, recollections of those who encountered him, and Darwin’s and FitzRoy’s own accounts of what transpired, Diana Preston chronicles the epic voyage as it unfolded, tracing Darwin’s growth from untested young man to accomplished adventurer and natural scientist in his own right. Darwin often left the ship to climb mountains, navigate rivers, or ride hundreds of miles, accompanied by local guides whose languages he barely understood, across pampas and through rainforests in search of further unique specimens. From the wilds of Patagonia to the Galápagos and other Atlantic and Pacific islands, as Preston vibrantly relates, Darwin collected and contrasted volcanic rocks and fossils large and small, witnessed an earthquake, and encountered the Argentinian rhea, Falklands fox, and Galápagos finch, through which he began to discern connections between deep past and present. Darwin never left Britain again after his return in 1836, though his mind journeyed far and wide to develop the theories that were first revealed, after great delay and with trepidation about their reception, in 1859 with the publication of his epochal book On the Origin of Species. Offering a unique portrait of one of history’s most consequential figures, The Evolution of Charles Darwin is a vital contribution to our understanding of life on Earth.

The Companion to Latin American Studies

Author : Philip Swanson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134643098
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book The Companion to Latin American Studies written by Philip Swanson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-04 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is 'Latin American Studies'? This companion gives a concise and accessible overview of the discipline. Covering a wide range of topics, from colonial cultures and identity to US Latino culture and issues of race, gender and sexuality, this book goes beyond conventional literary companions and situates Latin America in its historical, social, political, literary and cultural context. This essential book provides the key introductory information on the subject and will be especially useful for students taking or considering taking courses in Hispanic or Latin American Studies. Written by an international team of experts, each chapter supplies the necessary basic information and a sound introduction to central ideas, issues and debates. In addition to 12 chapters on the main topics in Latin American Studies, the companion includes an introduction, time chart, glossary and suggestions for further reading.

Moon Handbooks Patagonia

Author : Wayne Bernhardson
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1598800868
Total Pages : 636 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (988 download)

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Download or read book Moon Handbooks Patagonia written by Wayne Bernhardson and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2008-09-23 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seasoned travel writer Wayne Bernhardson covers the best sights and adventures that Patagonia has to offer, from visiting Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, to viewing the jagged peaks of Cuernos del Paine and hiking on Argentina's Moreno Glacier. Bernhardson also offers unique trip strategies including The Andean Lakes Loop and The natural History Tour. Complete with details for exploring the penguin-dotted Falkland Islands, staying in guest ranches in the Patagonian outback, and whale watching at the World Heritage Site of Península Valdés, Moon Patagonia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

The Rough Guide to Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0241291607
Total Pages : 623 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands is the definitive travel guide to this captivating country. In-depth coverage of Ecuador's incomparable wildlife, vibrant indigenous cultures, and awe-inspiring scenery takes you to the most rewarding spots-from the Amazon rain forest to the heights of the Andes to glorious, laid-back beach resorts-and stunning color photography brings the land to life on the pages. Discover Ecuador's highlights, with expert advice on exploring the best colonial cities, participating in ancient festivals, scaling volcanoes and learning Spanish, straddling the Equator, and swimming with turtles, penguins, sea lions, and even sharks. This guidebook includes extensive coverage of the capital, Quito, and the Galápagos Islands, the world's premier wildlife destination. Easy-to-use maps, reliable advice on how to get around, and insider reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops for all budgets ensure that you won't miss a thing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands.

Before Darwin

Author : Keith Stewart Thomson
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300107937
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Before Darwin written by Keith Stewart Thomson and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientists and thologians had long been debating the religious implicaitons of evolutionary theory when Darwin announced his theory of natural selection.

Darwin's Bastards

Author : Zsuzsi Gartner
Publisher : Douglas & McIntyre
ISBN 13 : 1553654927
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (536 download)

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Download or read book Darwin's Bastards written by Zsuzsi Gartner and published by Douglas & McIntyre. This book was released on 2010 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social satire, fabulist tales and darkly humorous dystopian visions by some of Canada's most adventurous and distinguished writers. The 23 stories in Darwin's Bastards take us on a twisted, wild ride into some future times and parallel universes where characters as diverse as a dead boy, a one-legged international actuarial forensics specialist, a pharmaceutical guinea pig, and a far-sighted fetus engage in their own games of the survival of the fittest. The collection includes the first new short story by William Gibson to be published since 1997, as well as original, previously unpublished fiction by Lee Henderson, Timothy Taylor, Heather O'Neill, Mark Anthony Jarman, and others. From recent Trillium Award-winner Pasha Malla's hilarious take on the apocalypse, where Prince is the only man left alive, to newcomer Matthew J. Trafford's brilliant triptych about the fallout from the cloning of Jesus Christ, to iconoclast Sheila Heti's meditative romp about beleaguered physicists and Oracle of Delphi-like BlackBerrys, Darwin's Bastards is a fast-moving, thought-provoking reading extravaganza.

Darwin's Devices

Author : John Long
Publisher : Soft Skull Press
ISBN 13 : 0465021417
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book Darwin's Devices written by John Long and published by Soft Skull Press. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A director of biorobotics research at Vassar College demonstrates how applying principles of natural selection to robot design is revolutionizing ideas in both technology and evolution, identifying the potential capabilities of a practice that combines experimental science, engineering and natural process. 14,000 first printing.

Uruguay

Author : Tim Burford
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN 13 : 1841624772
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (416 download)

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Download or read book Uruguay written by Tim Burford and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2014-01-09 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of the most in-depth guide available to Uruguay, from secret urban gems to remote rural idylls.

The Intellectual observer

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.B/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Intellectual observer written by and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Saddled with Darwin

Author : Toby Green
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780297819011
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Saddled with Darwin written by Toby Green and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1830s, Charles Darwin travelled on The Beagle to South America, where he made many of the discoveries of fossils in the Andes and of animals unknown in Europe that led to his theory of evolution. All of Darwin's research expeditions were made on horseback, and sometimes he rode as far as 600 miles at a stretch. Toby Green undertook to retrace (as closely as possibly) these steps, travelling an amazing 9,000 miles from the tropical haze of northern Brazil, through Uruguay to the expanses of Argentinian Patagonia, up the length of Chile from the near-Arctic grandeur of Tierra del Fuego to the Atacama Desert in the north, and finally to the Galapagos Islands, where Darwin made some of his most famous discoveries.Travelling mostly on horseback (although forced for large stretches to walk), Toby Green set out to re-visit the places first written about by Charles Darwin, to see if they have changed and to reassess their importance in the light of 20th century developments in evolutionary theory. In the spirit of Bruce Chatwin he befriended many local people, all of whom took him (and his horses) in, unquestioningly offering them shelter, food, assistance and astonishing insights into their lives, and voicing a uniform concern about the extraordinary and damaging changes to the environment over recent years. This is a book of astonishing confidence - and one which will appeal to many different readers: the armchair traveller, the Darwinian, the horse lover and the environmentalist.

The Darwinian Paradigm

Author : Michael Ruse
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134988230
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (349 download)

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Download or read book The Darwinian Paradigm written by Michael Ruse and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-08-18 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Moon Patagonia

Author : Wayne Bernhardson
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1631216325
Total Pages : 1076 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Moon Patagonia written by Wayne Bernhardson and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 1076 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your World Your Way! Patagonia's staggering landscapes, titanic glaciers, and rugged mountains evoke mystery and inspire self-discovery. Explore the ends of the earth with Moon Patagonia. What You'll Find in Moon Patagonia: Expert author and world traveler Wayne Bernhardson shares his perspective on his favorite place on earth Full-color guidebook with vibrant, helpful photos Detailed directions and maps for getting around and exploring on your own Strategic itineraries, including The Best of Patagonia, Wildlife Encounters, Explore the Natural World, Glacier Gazing, and Classic Patagonia Road Trips Activities and ideas for every traveler: Hike the glacier of Perito Moreno National Park, or glimpse Patagonia's pre-Colombian past at Cueva de las Manos. See penguins and marine mammals off the coast of the Falkland Islands, or visit Chile's lakes district, home to the Mapuche people. Savor authentic asado at a local ranch, and go horseback riding through the Torres mountains. Sample seafood in Santiago, or take in tango in Buenos Aires In-depth coverage for Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Northern Argentine Patagonia, The Chilean Lakes District, Aisén and Continental Chiloé, Southern Argentine Patagonia, Magallanes, Argentine Tierra del Fuego, and the Falkland Islands Accurate information, including background on the landscape, culture, history, and environment Handy tools such as travel tips and safety information in an easy-to-navigate format, all packaged in a book light enough to fit in your daypack With Moon Patagonia's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.

From Man to Ape

Author : Adriana Novoa
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226596168
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (265 download)

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Download or read book From Man to Ape written by Adriana Novoa and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors here offer a history and interpretation of the reception of Darwinism in Argentina, illuminating the ways culture shapes scientific enterprise. They reveal new ways of understanding Latin American science and its impact on the scientific communities of Europe and North America.

Moon Handbooks

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Moon Handbooks written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Literature of Travel and Exploration

Author : Jennifer Speake
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135456623
Total Pages : 3477 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Literature of Travel and Exploration written by Jennifer Speake and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 3477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing more than 600 entries, this valuable resource presents all aspects of travel writing. There are entries on places and routes (Afghanistan, Black Sea, Egypt, Gobi Desert, Hawaii, Himalayas, Italy, Northwest Passage, Samarkand, Silk Route, Timbuktu), writers (Isabella Bird, Ibn Battuta, Bruce Chatwin, Gustave Flaubert, Mary Kingsley, Walter Ralegh, Wilfrid Thesiger), methods of transport and types of journey (balloon, camel, grand tour, hunting and big game expeditions, pilgrimage, space travel and exploration), genres (buccaneer narratives, guidebooks, New World chronicles, postcards), companies and societies (East India Company, Royal Geographical Society, Society of Dilettanti), and issues and themes (censorship, exile, orientalism, and tourism). For a full list of entries and contributors, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Literature of Travel and Exploration: An Encyclopedia website.