In this engaging & humorous book eminent social psychologist Roberts Levine explores a dimension of our experience that we take for granted
- our experience of time. Taking us on an enchanting tour through the ages & around the world we travel to Brazil where to be three hours late is perfectly acceptable & to Japan were he finds a sense of the long-term that is unheard of in the West as well as to remote places in the world where nature time the rhythms of the sun & the seasons is the only time to live by. From the sundials of ancient Greece to the origins of clock time in the Industrial Revolution Levine asks how do we use our time? Are we ruled by the clock? What does this do to our cities our bodies? Perhaps he argues time as a human construct has come to define & constrain cultures while instead we ought to function multitemporally each of us charting our own geography of time.
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This is a companion volume to A Geological Excursion Guide to the Moine Geology of the Northern Highlands of Scotland published in 2010 by NMS Enterprises Limited
- Publishing in conjunction with Edinburgh Geological Society. Although new roads & bridges have been constructed since the excursion guide to the Assynt district of Sutherland was published in 1979 the dramatic landscape of the North-West Highlands of Scotland remains remote. This guide describes the bedrock geology from Ullapool northwards including many classic localities in the Moine Thrust zone & its forel&. The area largely corresponds to the North-West Highlands Geopark. In preparation for this edition a large team was assembled to provide up-to-date interpretations of the structural relationships sedimentology & metamorphic history. the 16 escursions vary from roadside stops to full-day mountain walks over rough terrain with weather liable to sudden change. Advice is given on access & on local accommodation & transport.
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This book discusses the geological history of Britain from the early geological formation of the British Isles through to the variety of currently visible rock formations & ensuing natural landscapes. It is presented as an accessible narrative which may be utilised in a variety of educational contexts or simply enjoyed as an holistic overview of the subject. It in addition provides an important visual record of British geology in the 21st century via a portfolio of high quality scientifically accurate photographs which are themselves part of a larger collection being developed to become the definitive image library for British geoscience. In addition the book provides an insight into the relationship between the geology of Britain & how early settlers interacted with the landscape throughout Mesolithic & Neolithic times. It is a book which serves equally as a scientific reference an introduction to the subject of British geology & no doubt as an edition which will remain a pleasure to own in its own right. ...

Get a rock-solid grasp on geology Geology is the study of the earth's history as well as the physical & chemical processes that continue to shape the earth today. Jobs in the geosciences are expected to increase over the next decade which will increase geology-related jobs well above average projection for all occupations in the coming years. Geology For Dummies is the most accessible book on the market for anyone who needs to get a handle on the subject whether you're looking to supplement classroom learning or are simply interested in earth sciences. Presented in a straightforward trusted format it features a thorough introduction to the study of the earth its materials & its processes. Tracks to a typical college-level introductory geology course An 8-page color insert

Includes:: photos of rocks minerals & geologic marvels Covers geological processes; rock records & geologic times; matter minerals & rock; & more Geology For Dummies is an excellent classroom supplement for all students who enroll in introductory geology courses from geology majors to those who choose earth science courses as electives.

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This text covers the geological history of Britain from over 2 000 million years ago to the present day. An introductory chapter covers basic geological principles followed by chapters describing the rocks minerals & fossils of each period. The book is written for the lay person interested in the great variety of Britain's rocks & landscapes but also

Includes:: a wealth of information for students at all levels.

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The Italians Have a Secret... There are said to be over 300 shapes of pasta each of which has a history a story to tell & an affinity with particular foods. These shapes have evolved alongside the flavours of local ingredients & the perfect combination can turn an ordinary gift into something sublime. The Geometry of Pasta" pairs over 100 authentic recipes from critically acclaimed chef Jacob Kenedy with award-winning designer Caz Hildebrands stunning black-&-white designs to reveal the science history & philosophy behind spectacular pasta dishes from all over Italy. A striking fusion of design & food " The Geometry of Pasta" tells you everything you need to know about cooking & eating pasta like an Italian. Praise for " The Geometry of Pasta": " Really delicious authentic pasta recipes". (Jamie Oliver). " The most delicious foodie publication of the year". ("GQ"). "A maddeningly lovely book". (Stephen Bayley)." ...

The Italians have a secret. There are said to be over 300 shapes of pasta each of which has a history a story to tell & an affinity with particular foods. These shapes have evolved alongside the flavours of local ingredients & the perfect combination can turn an ordinary dish into something sublime. The Geometry of Pasta" pairs over 100 authentic recipes from critically acclaimed chef Jacob Kenedy with award-winning designer Caz Hildebrands stunning black-&-white designs to reveal the science history & philosophy behind spectacular pasta dishes from all over Italy. A striking fusion of design & food " The Geometry of Pasta" tells you everything you need to know about cooking & eating pasta like an Italian." ...

This book makes possible the accurate geometrical solution of all problems of pattern development normally encountered by giving examples arranged according to a systematic plan which progressively illustrates the underlying principles. In the five courses" into which the book is divided the three basic methods of Radial Line Parallel Line & Triangulation are applied in more & more complex examples culminating in the solution of difficult problems of pipe intersection twisted surfaces & spiral chutes. Each stage in the solution of the problem is clearly explained & shown in detailed drawings & the superiority of the accurate geometrical method in terms of time & material saved is effectively demonstrated. All sheet metal workers will find this book invaluable." ...

Samuel Huntingtons landmark book The Clash of Civilizations presented a vision of a world divided by cultural differences national interests & political ideologies. In The Geopolitics of Emotion Dominique Moisi brilliantly demonstrates that the world is nowadays more likely to be shaped by the clash of emotions. Moisi contends that both Europe & the United States are dominated by a fear of the other & by the loss of their national identity & purpose. For Muslims & Arabs the combination of historical grievances exclusion from the economic boon of globalization & civil & religious warfare has created a culture of humiliation that is quickly devolving into a culture of hatred. & as the West & the Muslim world lock horns Asia able to concentrate on building a better future has come to embody the culture of hope. By making clear the driving emotions behind todays headlines Dominique Moisi offers a better understanding of the world we live in & perhaps a more constructive approach to the conflicts that plague us. ...

George & Flora are planning a surprise party to welcome home their new baby sister! Theyre growing all the food for it themselves
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