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A classic of how to think clearly and critically and ahead of its
time in anticipating the threats to democracy by poor argument and
shoddy reasoning Engaging, clear and witty, it is a brilliant
example of how philosophy can connect with the concerns with
everyone and requires no knowledge of the subject Susan Stebbing
was the first woman in the UK to be appointed a professor of
philosophy, in 1933 A new foreword by Nigel Warburton and
introduction by Peter West help to set Stebbing book in helpful
context
A classic of how to think clearly and critically and ahead of its
time in anticipating the threats to democracy by poor argument and
shoddy reasoning Engaging, clear and witty, it is a brilliant
example of how philosophy can connect with the concerns with
everyone and requires no knowledge of the subject Susan Stebbing
was the first woman in the UK to be appointed a professor of
philosophy, in 1933 A new foreword by Nigel Warburton and
introduction by Peter West help to set Stebbing book in helpful
context
The panorama is primarily a visual medium, but a variety of print
matter mediated its viewing; adverts, reviews, handbills and a
descriptive programme accompanied by an annotated key to the
canvas. The short accounts, programs, reviews, articles and
lectures collected here are the primary historical sources left to
us.
The panorama is primarily a visual medium, but a variety of print
matter mediated its viewing; adverts, reviews, handbills and a
descriptive programme accompanied by an annotated key to the
canvas. The short accounts, programs, reviews, articles and
lectures collected here are the primary historical sources left to
us.
The panorama is primarily a visual medium, but a variety of print
matter mediated its viewing; adverts, reviews, handbills and a
descriptive programme accompanied by an annotated key to the
canvas. The short accounts, programs, reviews, articles and
lectures collected here are the primary historical sources left to
us.
The panorama is primarily a visual medium, but a variety of print
matter mediated its viewing; adverts, reviews, handbills and a
descriptive programme accompanied by an annotated key to the
canvas. The short accounts, programs, reviews, articles and
lectures collected here are the primary historical sources left to
us.
The panorama is primarily a visual medium, but a variety of print
matter mediated its viewing; adverts, reviews, handbills and a
descriptive programme accompanied by an annotated key to the
canvas. The short accounts, programs, reviews, articles and
lectures collected here are the primary historical sources left to
us.
We humans have been created with all manner of recurring continuous
emotional, intellectual and physical rhythms that just never stop.
In essence we are in fact, a vast collection of never-ending cyclic
changes within the tiniest cells of our physical bodies, our
organic makeup and in our behavioural attitudes. A fresh look at
our behavioural patterns and our rhythms and cycles. Why we do the
things we do when we do.
The widest sources of most superstitions begin with some kind of
religious practice and belief. Whether a comfort or fear many
beliefs and practices still abound no matter in what part of your
culture you may exist.Superstition holds a fascination for us all
and throughout our lives, whether we admit it or not, at one time
or another we all give way to some level of belief. Here are as
many stories and answers as the author could find and there are
some extraordinary origins. No matter where you are, there will be
a belief or a saying associated with someone or something whatever
you do.
A walk in the woods. The world of the tree looked at and examined
from the first tree to the latest research. The magical attributes
of trees and their uses including how the Druids work with trees
and their role in your garden. The tree is a global totem and the
most important species on the planet. Without trees life would be
difficult.
Australia's introduced vertebrate pest species cost at least $1
billion annually in economic, environmental and social impacts. The
Guide to Introduced Pest Animals of Australia is a comprehensive,
practical guide to 60 introduced pest animal species present in
Australia, including 27 mammals, 18 birds, nine freshwater fish,
two amphibians and four reptiles. It contains descriptive
information to identify each species in the field, including
distinctive physical characteristics, size, weight, colouration,
diet, breeding behaviour, habitat preferences, and information
about footprints, dung, scats and audible animal calls. Each
species profile is accompanied by practical management information,
maps and high-quality photographs - allowing readers to learn about
pest species in their local area, what problems they might cause,
and what control options exist for management. This guide also
contains a number of emerging highrisk pest species that may pose a
significant threat to our natural environment, economy, agriculture
and human health. Whether you are a farmer, natural resource
manager, public land manager, pest controller, teacher, student,
field naturalist or wildlife ecologist, this easy-to-use guide will
help you identify Australia's most significant introduced pest
animals in your local area.
Perfect astrological planning. Avoiding complex terminology, and
jargon, you can see what influences will come to bear on your life
for the next several years. If you want to see the transit and
timings of planets in your astrological sign, or simply need daily
help, you will find it all here. A long-term approach to
Astrological planning is an essential tool for navigating life's
path.
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Selected Stories (Paperback)
Peter West; Illustrated by Anita Evans; Edited by Anita Evans
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Discovery Miles 4 470
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Collected Poems (Paperback)
Mr Richard West; Illustrated by Mr Peter West; Edited by MS Anita Evans
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Discovery Miles 4 130
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The publication of the first edition of "Introduction to
Supersymmetry and Supergravity" was a remarkable success. This
second edition contains a substantial amount of new material
especially on two-dimensional supersymmetry algebras, their
irreducible representations as well as rigid and local (i.e.
supergravity) theories of 2-dimensional supersymmetry both in
x-space and superspace. These theories include the actions for the
superstring and the heterotic string. In addition, a chapter is
devoted to a discussion on superconformal algebras in two
dimensions and contains an account of super operator product
expansion.
Gardening, farming and astrology have been linked for thousands of
years. You are aware of the four seasons, but you do not realise
how paying attention to the days, and months, will help increase,
and improve, your planting. This book combines ordinary gardening
methods, with common-sense astrology, to help you improve your
gardening. Cast aside any preconceptions and follow the ideas
presented here in a straightforward manner.
In this self-development guide, newly edited by Peter West, Patrick
Butler has produced a program which can lead readers all the way to
professional healing.
The publication of the first edition of “Introduction to
Supersymmetry and Supergravity” was a remarkable success. This
second edition contains a substantial amount of new material
especially on two-dimensional supersymmetry algebras, their
irreducible representations as well as rigid and local (i.e.
supergravity) theories of 2-dimensional supersymmetry both in
x-space and superspace. These theories include the actions for the
superstring and the heterotic string. In addition, a chapter is
devoted to a discussion on superconformal algebras in two
dimensions and contains an account of super operator product
expansion.
Supersymmetry, strings and branes are believed to be the essential
ingredients in a single unified consistent theory of physics. This
book gives a detailed, step-by-step introduction to the theoretical
foundations required for research in strings and branes. After a
study of the different formulations of the bosonic and
supersymmetric point particles, the classical and quantum bosonic
and supersymmetric string theories are presented. This book
includes accounts of brane dynamics and D-branes and the T, S and U
duality symmetries of string theory. The historical derivation of
string theory is given as well as the sum over the world-sheet
approach to the interacting string. More advanced topics include
string field theory and Kac-Moody symmetries. The book contains
pedagogical accounts of conformal quantum field theory,
supergravity theories, Clifford algebras and spinors, and Lie
algebras. It is essential reading for graduate students and
researchers wanting to learn strings and branes.
This book presents a pedagogical introduction of supersymmetry,
supergravity and string theories and deals also with advanced
related topics.
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