The spread of Renaissance culture in England coincided with the birth of the profession of architecture, whose practitioners soon became superior to simple builders in social standing and perceived intellectual prowess. This stimulating book, which focuses in particular on the scientist, mathematician, and architect Sir Christopher Wren, explores the extent to which this new professional identity was based on expertise in the mathematical arts and sciences. Featuring drawings, instruments, paintings, and other examples of the material culture of English architecture, the book discusses the role of mathematics in architectural design and building technology. It begins with architectural drawing in the 16th century, moves to large-scale technical drawing under Henry VIII, considers Inigo Jones and his royal buildings and Christopher Wren and the dome of St. Paul's, and concludes with the architectural education of George III. Interweaving text and visual image, the book investigates the boundaries between art and science in architecture-the most artistic of the sciences and the most scientific of the arts. Exhibition Schedule: Yale Center for British Art (opens February 2010)

Here is the newest rendition of the popular New King James Version Bible, read word-for-word by award-winning narrator Stephen Johnston over a soft instrumental background.

Let the power of the Scriptures refresh your soul and encourage you in daily life when you listen to the precise New American Standard Bible(R). This recording, which is carefully read word-for-word by masterful narrator Stephen Johnston, features the NASB without background music.

Cutting-edge recording technology delivers the complete text of Scripture--over 70 hours--in MP3 format. In addition, the DVD includes an easy-to-navigate PDF interface for Mac or PC, with access to a variety of Bible listening plans which can also be loaded as playlists.

This package includes both DVD and CDs:

DVD

• Includes all files on one DVD
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• Compatible with newer MP3 devices (128 kpbs sample rate)
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• Includes playlists for devotional reading
• 4 GB of files

• Can be played on MP3-enabled CD or DVD player or loaded onto MP3 device
• Compact MP3 files (64 kpbs sample rate) require only 1.9 GB

Marsupials and monotremes are the dominant mammalian fauna in Australia, Papua New Guinea (PNG) and parts of South America. Monotremes are unique; they possess a range of reptilian and mammalian characteristics. Marsupials are highly diverse and occupy a wide range of ecologically diverse niches and habitats. They have distinct physiologies and their ability to control foetal development and nurture extremely immature young is providing beneficial insights into developmental physiology and human medicine. Insights into marsupial herbivory are benefitting agriculture and climate science. Studies on these mammals that have or will benefit mankind in medicine, agriculture and environmental science have been highlighted. This book covers current knowledge of all aspects of the basic biology and ecology of marsupials and monotremes including evolution and biogeography, genomics, musculoskeletal anatomy, thermal regulation, reproduction, nutrition and feeding strategies, behaviour and social interactions, health and disease, current conservation status, exploitation and utilisation and finally addresses this question: "Are monotremes and marsupials inferior?" The principal audience for this book will be undergraduate students at the tertiary level. Within these chapters, standalone text boxes have been incorporated with examples of the most up-to-date research undertaken to make the book a resource to research students and scientists. Many text boxes highlight the enigmatic nature of marsupials and monotremes and where knowledge of their biology could be of value to the wider community (medicine, agriculture and environment). This compilation emphasises the utility of the information being generated from research with these mammals to the wider scientific community.