Civilization is often equated with the story of human advancement and progress. Yet it is also the story of human oppression, exploitation, war, and empire. In our own time, modern global civilization has brought us to the brink of planetary destruction. By offering an understanding of our past, this book aims to provide a stimulus to considering a different future. Our Shadowed World considers how we have been brought to this point. It describes how the fragmented and conflicted state of humanity has "progressed" from the earliest city-states to the devastation of world war and holocaust--how civilization has brought its own form of savagery.
What beliefs have underlain and motivated human action? How have humans tried to understand their world? Driven by the relentless quest for power, by greed, and by extreme beliefs, the human enterprise today has placed the very idea of civilization under threat, the subject of radical questioning. Despite a new ecological awareness dedicated to saving the planet from civilization's carelessness, and a preoccupation with the nature of apocalyptic thinking, a question mark looms over the very survival of humanity in its present state--a question mark that now overshadows the world.
Автор: Kirkham Crystal L. Название: Feathers and Fae ISBN: 1949645851 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781949645859 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 18390.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание:
Emmett and Kami have always been best friends, but Emmett has been keeping secrets. His past catches up with him when a dark fae known as the Erlkr nig chases them into the realm of Mythos. In this strange world, Kami has the ability to know when people are lying. Unfortunately, that means she knows that everything Emmett has ever told her was a lie-even his name
Emmett needs Kami to trust him enough to get her back to safety. It's a fine line to walk between lies and truth, and the dangerous journey ahead will put their friendship to the test. As the Erlkr nig closes in on them, the web of lies Emmett has built begins to unravel and Kami demands the truth-a truth that will shake the foundations of everything she ever believed.
Автор: Kirkham Stanton Davis Название: Resources; An Interpretation of the Well-Rounded Life ISBN: 1340330245 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781340330248 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 42150.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Автор: Harrison Christina, Kirkham Tony Название: Remarkable Trees ISBN: 022667391X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780226673912 Издательство: Wiley Цена: 22120.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Throughout our history trees have been central to our existence. They provide us with vital ingredients for life--food, medicine, materials, even the oxygen we breathe. Ecologically, they are crucial in controlling pollution and moderating the climate, and culturally they are important to our religions, folklore and art. It has also been shown that as well as greening our lives they can improve our health and mental well-being.
Remarkable Trees tells the unique story of more than sixty species, each selected for its resonance and connection with people. In portraits that combine vivid cultural and historical narrative with a firm scientific grounding, Christina Harrison and Tony Kirkham reveal fascinating details of trees from the world's major environmental zones and habitats. Some are obvious superstars such as oaks, redwoods and coconut, while others are more surprising: we learn of the monkey puzzle, a tree native to Chile that "can grow for 1,000 years," and of the manchineel, a tree that contains sap so toxic to human skin that it's a risk to stand beneath it on a rainy day. In these pages are trees that are healers and killers, trees that serve as foundations of great buildings and grand feasts, and trees that leave us with a sense of wonder and of worry for their survival.
In a tribute to the artists and botanists who have been inspired by trees for centuries, this book is filled with 240 delightful illustrations. The varied and beautiful images come from the unrivalled archive at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and they bring this enlightening and enchanting volume to life.
While trees have supported us for millennia, we have recently lost that direct, deep connection with them. Harrison and Kirkham remind us that we do not have to look far to reestablish that relationship and that we can still cherish the splendor and significance of these quiet giants.
Автор: Kirkham, Sara Название: Child obesity ISBN: 1910843466 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781910843468 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 14070.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
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