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Scientific Progress (Paperback)
James Jeans, William Bragg, E.V. Appleton, E. Mellanby, J.B.S. Haldane, …
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First published in 1936, this volume contains six of the Halley
Stewart Lectures - originally founded "For Research towards the
Christian Ideal in All Social Life" - by some of the greatest of
English scientists of the mid-20th century, each a leading
authority in his respective field: cosmology, physics, meteorology,
medicine and genetics. The final lecture considers the relationship
between scientific knowledge and human ideals, commenting on the
paradox that a century which produced such scientific advance also
witnessed the most concentrated period of social, economic and
political turmoil in world history.
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Scientific Progress (Hardcover)
James Jeans, William Bragg, E.V. Appleton, E. Mellanby, J.B.S. Haldane, …
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R4,132
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First published in 1936, this volume contains six of the Halley
Stewart Lectures - originally founded "For Research towards the
Christian Ideal in All Social Life" - by some of the greatest of
English scientists of the mid-20th century, each a leading
authority in his respective field: cosmology, physics, meteorology,
medicine and genetics. The final lecture considers the relationship
between scientific knowledge and human ideals, commenting on the
paradox that a century which produced such scientific advance also
witnessed the most concentrated period of social, economic and
political turmoil in world history.
This book proposes an alternative strategy to improve and sustain
prosperity, through the creation of an entrepreneurial culture in
learning cities or city regions. The edited collection provides
insights into how entrepreneurship, education, job creation and
social inclusion can be aligned through entrepreneurial learning,
in the context of territorial development. With rich and varied
contributions from a wide field, including policy makers,
entrepreneurs, an investment banker, leaders of universities and
councils, the voluntary sector, scientists, educators and students,
it reviews and assesses how learning cities and regions may become
more prosperous by investing in the development of entrepreneurial
skills throughout lifelong learning. Reinforced by examples on
developing and retaining entrepreneurial people, this book
contributes to our understanding of how entrepreneurial learning
can be fostered in different city and city-region contexts. It
makes an interesting contribution to the field in terms of mapping
out complex issues and testing the practical validity of the
concept, while also providing rich and insightful case studies
centred on the Welsh experience with entrepreneurial learning city
regions. The high quality international contributions demonstrate
the new worldwide interest in developing an entrepreneurial culture
for the benefit of a city or region, rather than an entrepreneurial
mind-set for individual benefit. This fascinating subject will be
of interest to many social scientists, policymakers, and
practitioners. It will be found especially valuable for
professionals involved in economic, inclusive and sustainable city
or regional development.
How philosophical differences between Eurozone nations led to the
Euro crisis-and where to go from here Why is Europe's great
monetary endeavor, the Euro, in trouble? A string of economic
difficulties in Eurozone nations has left observers wondering
whether the currency union can survive. In this book, Markus
Brunnermeier, Harold James, and Jean-Pierre Landau argue that the
core problem with the Euro lies in the philosophical differences
between the founding countries of the Eurozone, particularly
Germany and France. But the authors also show how these seemingly
incompatible differences can be reconciled to ensure Europe's
survival. Weaving together economic analysis and historical
reflection, The Euro and the Battle of Ideas provides a forensic
investigation and a road map for Europe's future.
Why is Europe's great monetary endeavor, the Euro, in trouble? A
string of economic difficulties in Greece, Ireland, Spain, Italy,
and other Eurozone nations has left observers wondering whether the
currency union can survive. In this book, Markus Brunnermeier,
Harold James, and Jean-Pierre Landau argue that the core problem
with the Euro lies in the philosophical differences between the
founding countries of the Eurozone, particularly Germany and
France. But the authors also show how these seemingly incompatible
differences can be reconciled to ensure Europe's survival. As the
authors demonstrate, Germany, a federal state with strong regional
governments, saw the Maastricht Treaty, the framework for the Euro,
as a set of rules. France, on the other hand, with a more
centralized system of government, saw the framework as flexible, to
be overseen by governments. The authors discuss how the troubles
faced by the Euro have led its member states to focus on national,
as opposed to collective, responses, a reaction explained by the
resurgence of the battle of economic ideas: rules vs. discretion,
liability vs. solidarity, solvency vs. liquidity, austerity vs.
stimulus. Weaving together economic analysis and historical
reflection, The Euro and the Battle of Ideas provides a forensic
investigation and a road map for Europe's future.
"[A]n enthralling autobiography." Publishers Weekly "Sensational."
Jimmy Cagney A woman ahead of her time, Florence James
revolutionized American theatre before being struck down by a
McCarthyist witch hunt and emigrating to Canada. Fists upon a Star
is James's answer to that question that destroyed so many lives in
the United States of America: "Are you now, or have you ever been?"
"If you like true stories about strong women, you'll like this
book. If you're interested in live theatre, this book will engage
you. If you have a vague notion that it's important to fight
injustice, this book will snap into focus your understanding of the
human cost of government tyranny. If you have a sparking interest
in all three topics, this book will ignite you." Joy Fisher,
Playwrights Guild of Canada
* THREE NOTEBOOKS IN ONE SET: Each set comes with three different
notebooks featuring unique and stunning artwork from James Jean.
Keep all three or share the pack with friends! * GRIDDED PAGES:
Each notebook includes dotted grid interiors, perfect for
sketching, brainstorming, and jotting down notes. * GOLD FOIL: All
three notebooks include beautiful gold foil details on the cover. *
TRANSPORTABLE SIZE: Each notebook has 64 pages and center-sewn
binding, perfect for on-the-go journaling. * AWARD-WINNING ARTIST:
James Jean has won many awards for his artwork, including Best
Cover Artist (Eisner Award), a Gold Medal from the Society of
Illustrators, and many more.
The tale of Daisy's irruption into staid European society enjoyed,
as did Daisy herself, a succes de scandale; and it has remained one
of Jamess most popular short stories. Like the others collected
here--'Pandora, ' 'The Patagonia, ' and 'Four Meetings'-- it
describes a confrontation between different values in a changing
world. Is the new independent American girl enchanting in her
spontaneity, alarming in her unpredictability, or merely vulnerable
in her ignorance of social codes? Hung about with make admirers who
seek, uncertainly, to grasp the new phenomenon, Daisy marches on
undiscourageable, to her triumphant--or tragic--destiny.
This volume contains prefaces by Henry James, a chronology of his
life, and editor's notes.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more."
" Fists upon a Star" is the hard-hitting memoir of Florence James,
a pioneering American theatre director, whose devastating
experience with McCarthyism led her to flee to Canada.
The memoir is as epic as America itself. Born in 1892 in the
frontier society of Idaho, she became a suffragette in New York
City, was the first to put Jimmy Cagney on stage, and along with
her husband, Burton, founded the Negro Repertory Theater and the
nationally recognized Seattle Repertory Playhouse. With star
appearances by Woody Guthrie and Helen Hayes, the memoir
beautifully illustrates the evolution in her personal life and the
development of professional theater during the Great Depression,
World War II, and the McCarthy period.
James believed that theatre could offer both an uplifting artistic
experience and the tools to advance community development. Her
views on art and politics and her choice to stage what some saw as
controversial plays led to a clash with the Un-American Activities
Committee. After two Kafkaesque trials, a conviction for refusing
to follow Committee rules, and being manhandled by police, she fled
to Canada.
After settling in Saskatchewan (where she pioneered professional
theatre) with her beloved husband, Burton, she marvelled over the
"simplicity of causes" that brought the U.S. Government down upon
her: "unionism, the eight-hour day, free speech, an uncensored
press, freedom from poverty in old age, and health programs... Most
of these principles are now the law of the land...But the struggle
is hardly over."
Written thirty-five years ago with celebrated actress Jean Freeman,
James's memoir sheds light on a fully realized creative life, her
love for Burton, and a fascistic strain of American politics that
continues to exist today.
This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.
This is a new release of the original 1943 edition.
This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.
This is a new release of the original 1943 edition.
It is the night before Christmas at Portsborough, New York. The
snow blankets the grounds, the shining lights placed with great
care, hang from the trees and the smell of chestnuts roasting
permeates the air. Although the city is ready for Christmas, the
people who are finding themselves in Trinity Church are not there
to celebrate the birth of their Savoir. No tonight, they find
themselves confessing sins they meant to keep hidden from the
world.
1942. The aim of this book is to discuss, and to some extent
explore, that borderland territory between physics and philosophy
in an interesting and contemporary light. Contents: what are
physics and philosophy; how do we know; the two voices of science
and philosophy; the passing of the mechanical age; the new physics;
from appearance to reality; some problems of philosophy.
Originally published in the 1930s. A fascinating book describing
the main outlines of such parts of science, both old and new, as
are specially related to the questions and problems of music. It
conveys such information in a simple non-technical manner making
the subject matter of interest to both the amateur and serious
student of music. The illustrated contents include detailed
chapters on: Tuning Forks and Pure Tones The Vibrations of Strings
and Harmonies The Vibrations of Air Harmony and Discord The Concert
Room Hearing etc. Many of the earliest music books, particularly
those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce
and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many
of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern
editions, using the original text and artwork.
1942. The aim of this book is to discuss, and to some extent
explore, that borderland territory between physics and philosophy
in an interesting and contemporary light. Contents: what are
physics and philosophy; how do we know; the two voices of science
and philosophy; the passing of the mechanical age; the new physics;
from appearance to reality; some problems of philosophy.
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
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