Résultats pour "Herbert" dans Science

A collection of poems by novelist, short story writer and poet Henry Herbert Knibbs. Another of his books of verse, "Songs of the Outlands", is also in the Librivox catalog. - Summary by Brian Fullen

"Herbert West—Reanimator" is a story by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft that was first serialized in February through July 1922 in the amateur publication Home Brew. The story was the basis of the 1985 horror film Re-Animator and its sequels, in addition to numerous other adaptations in various media. You want zombies? Listen to this because Lovecraft was one of the very first and he got zombies right: scary, evil, implacable and out to get you. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

This little square book, the colour of meadow forget-me-nots, is so modest and simple that it may very easily be passed over in a period which has little sympathy with tenderness of feeling and simplicity of expression. The verses, of which this small volume is full, resemble the stornelli and rispetti of Italian songs rather than any kind of verse which has preceded them in English literature, unless it be the earliest and briefest songs of Robert Lytton, with which they have a certain kindred, both in their measure and in their themes. Auberon Herbert is known to the world as a daring and ...

Organized in keeping with our knowledge of the migration of human groups through history, with statistics and a cultural portrait of each ethnic group, People of the World becomes a fascinating round-the-world tour of customs and traditions, as well as a go-to source for background information to round out one's own family history. From the Tuvans of Siberia to the Samoans and Tahitians of Polynesia, from the Mapuche of Chile to the Sami of Scandinavia, 222 of the world's 10,000-plus ethnic groups are featured.

We inherit mechanisms for survival from our primeval past - none so obviously as those involved in reproduction. The hormone testosterone underlies the organization of activation of masculinity: It changes the body and brain to make a male. It is involved not only in sexuality but in driving aggression, competitiveness, risk-taking - all elements that were needed for successful survival and reproduction in the past. But these ancient systems are carried forward into a modern world.

The world of Dune has shaped an entire generation of science fiction. From the sand-blasted world of Arrakis, to the splendor of the imperial homeworld of Kaitain, readers and listeners have lived in a universe of treachery and wonder. Now, these stories expand on the Dune universe.

Discover the fascinating journey of Japan, tracing its roots from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. Join Kazbek as he guides you through pivotal moments and cultural shifts that shaped this remarkable nation.

Sie möchten Ihre Zeit sinnvoll nutzen und in möglichst kurzer Zeit möglichst viele Texte verinnerlichen? Sie möchten konzentriert und ohne Ablenkungen Texte lesen? Sie wollen Ermüdungserscheinungen bei der Lektüre von wissenschaftlichen Texten vermeiden? Mit Speed Reading ist all das überhaupt kein Problem: Durch das beschleunigte Lesen können Sie Ihre Lesegeschwindigkeit auf bis zu 4000 wpm erhöhen.