Physical and natural sciences
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Five books in one binding his work is a detailed compendium of treatises on the physical and natural sciences and some philosophical dissertations dealing with, in book one the nature and effect of the heavens, sun, moon and stars; the motion, depth and salinity of the seas; the circumference of the globe and its distance from other celestial bodiesbook five; numbers, miracles, prodigies, the philosopher’s stone and metaphysicspage of book 5: tear repaired (could have been done better)book four ‘curiosities’, happiness, comparative ancient and christian philosophy, sleep and dreamscomplete, no missing pagesour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storebook three; armies battles combats duels death burials laughter and mourningoriginal coversbook two the causes of meteors, comets, falling stars, wind, clouds, thunder, hail, snow, rain, dew, the sources of rivers fountains and springsthe work is prefaced by verses by william drummond of hawthorndentitlepage is pooron many pages: right margin is (to) smallcondition: fairmild browning, some spotting, bit waterstained in the back of the book read moreare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
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Talking about leaving is richly illustrated with students' accounts of their own experiences in the sciencesdata show that approximately 40 percent of undergraduate students leave engineering programs, 50 percent leave the physical and biological sciences, and 60 percent leave mathematicsgood overall conditiona landmark study, the volume is an essential source book for all those concerned with changing the ways that we teach science, mathematics, and engineering education, and with opening these fields to a more diverse student bodybased on a three-year, seven-campus study, the volume takes up the ongoing national debate about the quality of undergraduate education in these fields, offering explanations for net losses of students to non-science majorsthe authors' findings, culled from over 600 hours of ethnographic interviews and focus group discussions with undergraduates, explain the intended and unintended consequences of some traditional teaching practices and attitudesthis book grew out of a three-year, seven-campus study aimed at explaining the national loss of 40 to 60 percent of undergraduates from science, mathematics, and engineering majors into nonscience disciplinessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop glossop road slight shelf wear to cover, ex-academic library stamps and stickers, slightly warped spineconcern about this waste of talent is heightened because these losses occur among the most highly qualified college entrants and are disproportionately greater among women and students of color, despite a serious national effort to improve their recruitment and retentionthis intriguing book explores the reasons that lead undergraduates of above-average ability to switch from science, mathematics, and engineering majors into nonscience majorsthis is a landmark study-an essential source book for all those concerned with changing the ways that we teach science, mathematics, and engineering education, and with opening these fields to a more diverse student bodyworking from extensive interviews with undergraduates, the authors are able to offer explanations for the loss of able students, including students of color and women
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In , from his position as director general of artillery and engineers, he was appointed director of the royal society of mathematics (predecessor of the royal academy of exact, physical and natural sciences), founded by the count of aranda, a position he held until , when the academy disappeared after the resignation of the count of arandaon the back of the last page, the inscription "it is in accordance with the compendium of architecture, which is taught in the third class of the royal academy of barcelona"two volumes in 4to (20in lucuze wrote a regulation for the academies, establishing studies of three years, in four nine-month courses: the first two dedicated to military training in general and the last two specialized for the instruction of artillery and engineering officersmagnificent full leather binding, guards in marbled paper, red-tinted cuts and spine with a five-rib compositionon the back of the last page the inscription "is in accordance with the compendium of static, which is taught in the 3rd class of this royal academyhe died in barcelona 7 years after having written these two treatiseshe studied latinity at the villa de avilés and humanities at the university of oviedodon pedro de lucuze""tratado 8º de la arquitectura civil": 5 blank sheets, 86 pwith handwritten text, 14 blank sheets, 11 folded plates with prints"tratado 7º de la estática": 162 psame exquisite calligraphy in both volumes; clean, elegant and perfectly legiblebarcelona, octoberthe author of the two manuscript treatises is pedro de lucuce y ponce, also written as lucuze (avilés, -barcelona, ); asturian scientist, military and mathematicianplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablehis first destination was on the shores of granadain he was appointed assistant professor to the director of the royal military academy of barcelona until , when he was appointed head director by the minister of war josé patiñohe was born in avilés, the son of the doctor tomás de lucuze, where he spent his childhood and youthin he was appointed field marshal and, in early , shortly before his death, he was promoted to lieutenant generalhe was director until the year of his deathhe belonged to several regiments, studying mathematics and the art of war on his own, and it turned out that he was admitted to the royal corps of engineers, with the rank of lieutenant and extraordinary engineer on januaryour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storein he abandoned the career of theology just started, preferring the military careerwith handwritten text, 8 blank sheets, 6 folded plates with printsin the two years of operation, lucuze managed to collect a total of volumes of scientific works, many of which went to the barcelona academythe plates are chalcographic engravings with architectural and geometric figures, very common in the scientific books of the time (attached to the manuscript according to the author's criteria)within the military ranking of the royal corps of engineers, in he was promoted to chief engineer and in to director engineer
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Beyond concepts unicepts, language, and natural information by ruth garrett millikan (paperback, ) delivery uk delivery is within 3 to 5 working daysinternational delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details
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Habitat black and natural flat weave rugpicture shows the patternbought new but hardly usedit is in good condition
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Talking about leaving is richly illustrated with students' accounts of their own experiences in the sciencesdata show that approximately 40 percent of undergraduate students leave engineering programs, 50 percent leave the physical and biological sciences, and 60 percent leave mathematicsa landmark study, the volume is an essential source book for all those concerned with changing the ways that we teach science, mathematics, and engineering education, and with opening these fields to a more diverse student bodythis intriguing book explores the reasons that lead undergraduates of above-average ability to switch from science, mathematics, and engineering majors into non-science majorsbased on a three-year, seven-campus study, the volume takes up the ongoing national debate about the quality of undergraduate education in these fields, offering explanations for net losses of students to non-science majorsthe authors' findings, culled from over 600 hours of ethnographic interviews and focus group discussions with undergraduates, explain the intended and unintended consequences of some traditional teaching practices and attitudessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreconcern about this waste of talent is heightened because these losses occur among the most highly qualified college entrants and are disproportionately greater among women and students of colour, despite a serious national effort to improve their recruitment and retentionworking from extensive interviews with undergraduates, the authors are able to offer explanations for the loss of able students, including students of colour and womenthis is a landmark study-an essential source book for all those concerned with changing the ways that we teach science, mathematics, and engineering education, and with opening these fields to a more diverse student bodyoxfam books & music totnes this book grew out of a three-year, seven-campus study aimed at explaining the national loss of 40 to 60 percent of undergraduates from science, mathematics, and engineering majors into non-science disciplinespaperback book in very good condition; clean, slightly scuffed around the edges, good binding and no internal markings
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" this major claim has, however, remained underscrutinized by scholars working on girard's theory, and it is mostly overlooked within the natural and social sciencesequally, girard's theory is presented as having the potential to become for the human and social sciences something akin to the integrating framework that present-day biological science owes to darwin-something compatible with it and complementary to it in accounting for the still remarkably little understood phenomenon of human emergencethe contributors provide major evidence in favor of girard's hypothesisoxfam books & music lancaster from his groundbreaking violence and the sacred and things hidden since the foundation of the world, rené girard's mimetic theory is presented as elucidating "the origins of culturesee oxfam website for delivery information read more" french philosopher of science michel serres states that girard's theory provides a darwinian theory of culture because it "proposes a dynamic, shows an evolution and gives a universal explanationjoining disciplinary worlds, this book aims to explore this ambitious claim, invoking viewpoints as diverse as evolutionary culture theory, cultural anthropology, archaeology, cognitive psychology, ethology, and philosophy" he posits that archaic religion (or "the sacred"), particularly in its dynamics of sacrifice and ritual, is a neglected and major key to unlocking the enigma of "how we became human
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Oxfam bookshop hampstead matrices: methods and applications by stephen barnett techniques of matrix theory find wide application throughout engineering and the physical, life, and social sciencesin addition, the book contains numerous exercises, together with answers, making it ideal for students in any field where matrices are usedsee oxfam website for delivery information read morein very good conditionthe range of topics covered is large: from basic matrix algebra to advanced concepts such as generalised inverses and hadamard matrices, and applications to error-correcting codes, control theory, and linear programmingconsequently, matrix methods comprise an important component in any 'tool kit' of applied mathematicsthere are a few marks to the page edge, mainly dust marks to the corner page edgethe aim is to provide a down-to-earth approach with results illustrated by many examples drawn from the areas of applicationthe cover corners are slightly bumped and there is minimal edge wear to the coverthis wide-ranging textbook provides a clearly written and up-to-date account of these methods, suitable for both undergraduates and more advanced studentsthe inside pages are clean and unmarked, though faded
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Color: as shown physical specification: 1manual measurement, retention error 1-2cm/1-5g, due to light, brightness and other factors, physical and picture will have certain colour difference[product name] vintage braceletdescription: material: non-metallic condition: new welcome to lb's shop
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His important collection (more than specimens) made the academy of natural sciences of philadelphia the centre of malacological studies in the 19th centuryall illustrations present' shipping with registrationthe freshwater snail genus tryonia is named in his honourour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any store'tryon named more than new species, and can be considered as one of the most prolific malacologistsillustrations - dimensions: (3 x) 228 x 148 mmwonderful renewed bindings and flyleavesa total of 3 bookstext block: paper is good, fold-out map is good, illustrations are goodin good conditionare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablethree uniform bound bindings with title and author on the spine in gold print - viii, ppcontents: please the photos of the contents per volume
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The social and natural sciences have more in common than most of us may suspectoxfam bookshop tunbridge wells the structure of big historysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit contributes to a better understanding of some long-standing academic controversies such as the root causes behind the origins of humankind, the rise of agriculture and the emergence of early statesfrom the big bang until todaya few traces of erased pencil markings to first pagethe focus on the formation, differentiation and transformation of configurations, regimes, and on the ever-changing reactions and interactions between them produces a simple, dynamic and reality-congruent structure with which to view the whole of historyvery good conditionthis thought-provoking study presents a single straightforward structure which unites the latest scientific views on the history of the universe, the solar system, the planet, life and humankind
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Active since , her works are conceived around the concept of ‘free human expression body’: the artist interprets the body without social reference, in its physical and natural simplicitycertificate of authenticity includedissaeva-agenos is a franco-russian artistshe is then exhibited in the elysée palacea complete artist, issaeva-agenos has made numerous artworks and is very sought afterour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storetoday, on sale, a issaeva-agenos’ drawing, a large gouache drawing on black paper, 28 x 37 cmthe artist, issaeva-agenos, has a unique and original styleare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableone of her sculptural works is also part of the current collection of the president of the republic, emmanuel macron
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Science folder games grade 2-3 earth science physical life science educationalcorrelated to meet state, national and provincial standardsideal for learning centersitem is new and sealedsubjects uncles earth & space, physical, and life science
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We have different mix range, 2-3kg natural lamp 3-4kg natural lamp 4-6 kg natural lamp 6-8 kg natural salt lamps 8-10 kg natural lamp natural large pyramids small pyramids all comes with cable and bulb also we have natural t- light, crafted candle holders and natural salt cooking slab free delivery
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The fence is made of natural heather bound together with galvanised wireit will add a touch of natural charm to your outdoor living spacethis nature garden fence is an ideal windbreak, but also presents an attractive and natural solution for creating some privacy in the garden
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The fence is made of natural heather bound together with galvanised wireit will add a touch of natural charm to your outdoor living spacethis nature extra thick garden fence is an ideal windbreak, but also presents an attractive and natural solution for creating some privacy in the garden
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Complete lie flat seat for the most natural sleeping position for growing babiesfeatures & benefits - carrycot compatible, providing a protective and natural lie flat sleep for babythe big seat gives them the room they need for a natural lie-flat sleep, while the xxl hood protects them in all weathersmamas and papas armadillo flip xt compact without compromise carrycot compatible with a big seat that gives baby space for a natural lie-flat sleep, the flip xt's innovative 2-way flip technology lets them face you or the world without reducing the compact foldchunky wheels & tread for off road adventuresthe innovative 2-way flip technology lets baby face you or the world in one easy movement, and its compact fold is perfect for saving spacethe magnetic apron allows for quiet settling, and the easy release system means it's even easier to turn your flip xt into the perfect pramcarrycot perfect for newborns, this easy-to-use carrycot has plenty of room for babyage guideline: birth to 15kgincludes: chassis, seat unit, chest pads, shopping basket and raincoverthe protective hood with concealed air vent creates a shady, comfortable environment for nap timesthe upf 50+ xxl hood & air vent provides cooling protection from the sunthe flip xt is the ideal first pushchaircompatible with car seats, click in and out easily, so you don't wake themfootmuff our cold weather footmuff for pushchair in dark navy is a padded, fleece-lined sleep bag for you childcompatible with the flip xt carrycot for those first six months; you can also attach a car seat, letting you transport baby from car to pushchair to home in just a few clicksthe compact, two-way armadillo fold saves space whether you're home or awaydimensions: h: 100 x w: 57 x l: 90cm approx
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80 ct and natural brilliant cut rubies weighing approximately 018 kt yellow and white gold ring from the s with natural marquise cut rubies weighing approximately 0shipping to the rest of europe: €20free shipping within italyring size 16 (eu)shipping in the rest of the world: €35
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The dressing table comes complete with its original mirror, which has natural foxing and ageingthe body is prepped, primed, and painted in dixie belle paint 'hampton olive', and finished in natural waxthe mirror is detachable for transportj_nozzz read morethe original handles have been deep cleaned and polished to restore them to their original beautiful brassthe old varnish has been stripped back from the drawer fronts, and coated with osmo hardwax oil oil to showcase the beautiful grainthis beautiful dressing table has been lovingly restored
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The dressing table comes complete with its original mirror, which has natural foxing and ageingthe body is prepped, primed, and painted in dixie belle paint 'hampton olive', and finished in natural waxdimensions: 114cm wide, 515cm deep, 163cm tall including mirror (85cm tall without mirror)the mirror is detachable for transportit may therefore show small signs of its previous life, which does not affect its durabilitynational delivery availablethe original handles have been deep cleaned and polished to restore them to their original beautiful brasswe deliver locally (bristol/bath area) either for free or a small fee, depending on where you areotherwise, trusted uk furniture courier delivery available, or collection from bs16 mangotsfield, bristolthis is a refinished second hand piece of furniturethe old varnish has been stripped back from the drawer fronts, and coated with osmo hardwax oil oil to showcase the beautiful grainthis beautiful dressing table has been lovingly restored
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It will add a touch of natural charm to your outdoor living spacethis nature garden fence is an ideal windbreak, but also presents an attractive and natural solution for creating some privacy in the gardenthe fence is made of bamboo bound with nylon thread
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It will add a touch of natural charm to your outdoor living spacethis nature garden fence is an ideal windbreak, but also presents an attractive and natural solution for creating some privacy in the gardenthe fence is made of bamboo bound with metal wire
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Beautiful vintage design ring made of sterling silver and natural malachitethe natural grain of the stone can be seen from the bottom read moreour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
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Featuring 100 cards with words and phrases relating to family, relationships, education, religion and physical and mental health, clients can use the cards to decide whether an experience has been a toxic influence or a more positive antidote to a particular issuethe set includes a blank card which can be photocopied and used to write additional words and phrases, along with a booklet with guidelines and further ideas for use in therapy and counseling sessionshelp clients to reflect on their life experiences with this therapeutic card setideal for use with people aged 16+, this original activity will help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and will show how they can reframe perspectives around negative experiences to aid healing and personal development
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750 to 338 bc - that is, the period best known and most important for the evolution of the polis, a form of political community which combined the aspects of city and state in a physical and psychological unity unparalleled either before or sincealthough this book assumes no knowledge of greek, the reader is introduced to a range of key greek words and concepts which offer a direct insight into the mentality, both collective and individual, of the timessee oxfam website for delivery information read morefor us, the inheritors of much that the greeks created, there is an inherent interest in the way in which they organised their society during these centuriesoxfam bookshop cheltenham the aim of this book is to collect in one comprehensive volume a representative selection of ancient sources in translation, with commentary, on the history, institutions, society and economy of the greek world from call students and teachers of the history of ancient greece or of classical civilisation generally will find this book an invaluable toolthe sources themselves (all of which have been translated by the authors) are supported by introductory commentary, notes, bibliographies, chronological tables and maps
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Yoga was created as a science for liberation, but in modern times it is used by many to improve physical and mental health, helping us become more productive at work, more caring in relationships, more responsible contributors to society, and better inhabitants of this planetif yoga does accomplish all that-as many practitioners report-how exactly does yoga do it? how does yoga work? believe it or not, the answers lie in how the human body and mind functioninternally all the pages are clean, tight and unmarkedit describes the mechanics taking place beneath the surface of our bodies and shows how we can consciously use yogic practices to direct and change our lives in positive wayssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreeddie stern's one simple thing: a new look at the science of yoga and how it can transform your life explains from both a yogic and a scientific perspective how the human nervous system is wiredon the front cover and spine there is some signs of wear to the dust jacketoxfam books & music beeston this book is in very good condition
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