Résultats pour "Homer" dans Sciences exactes

In the New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule - what scientists know for sure about how our brains work - and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives. Medina’s fascinating stories and infectious sense of humor breathe life into brain science.

From the author of Proust and the Squid, a lively, ambitious, and deeply informative epistolary book that considers the future of the reading brain and our capacity for critical thinking, empathy, and reflection as we become increasingly dependent on digital technologies. A decade ago, Maryanne...

With a scientist's mind and an animal lover's compassion, world-renowned biologist Rupert Sheldrake presents a groundbreaking exploration of animal behavior that will profoundly change the way we think about animals—and ourselves.

Embrace simple home automation that effortlessly boosts everyday comfort, household security, and energy efficiency. Whether you are unwinding after a long commute or managing busy family routines, you do not need to be a tech wizard to modernize your space. This practical audio guide replaces...

Transform your daily commute into an awe-inspiring underground adventure through geological history and human evolution. Journey beneath the surface of the Earth to explore the dark, quiet chambers that served as humanity's first sanctuaries. Whether you are unwinding at home or seeking a...

In Home Life in Colonial Days, we delve into the challenging realities faced by the first settlers upon their arrival in America. Confronted with vast, magnificent forests yet lacking the tools for construction, these early colonists found themselves in an ironic predicament. Abundant natural resources like clay, limestone, and granite surrounded them, but without sawmills or the means to craft bricks, they struggled to create adequate shelter. With desperation driving them, some turned to ancient forms of habitation, even becoming cave-dwellers in states like Pennsylvania and New York. This ...

We once met a dog that changed the world. His name was Brooklyn. It’s hard to imagine that a spotted dog would become the inspiration for a worldwide fight; that the campaign would be successful, and that after a decade of suffering, he would come home to us. And yet it happened. The life of this one dog signaled not only the end of greyhound racing in the United States, but also the emergence of the first successful movement to outlaw an animal abuse industry that was powerful, culturally resonant, and economically significant.

In the spirit of his father's beloved classic, A River Runs through It, comes John N. Maclean’s true chronicle of his family and their bond with Montana's Blackfoot River—a profound and beautiful story about the power of place to bind generations, past and present “Maclean’s...

One Step Deeper is a bilingual Persian-English podcast exploring literature, philosophy, psychology, science, nature, culture, travel, and personal growth. Each episode goes beyond the surface to explore ideas, experiences, and questions that help us see the world and ourselves with greater depth and clarity. یک قدم عمیق‌تر؛ برای دیدن، اندیشیدن و پرسیدن. یک قدم عمیق‌تر پادکستی دوزبانه به فارسی و انگلیسی است که ادبیات، فلسفه، روان‌شناسی، علم، طبیعت، فرهنگ، سفر و ...

Dating back to slavery, Edgefield County, South Carolina - a place "easy to pass by on the way somewhere else" - has been home to generations of Lanhams. In The Home Place, listeners meet these extraordinary people, including Drew himself, who over the course of the 1970s falls in love with the natural world around him. As his passion takes flight, however, he begins to ask what it means to be "the rare bird, the oddity".   

Delve into the wisdom of Samuel Smiles, a Scottish author and reformer who believed that true progress stems from changes in attitude rather than new laws. With his influential work Self-Help, Smiles became a celebrated figure, offering insights on how individuals can overcome lifes challenges. Happy Homes explores the art of thriftiness and its connection to finding happiness in relationships and work. This remarkable book juxtaposes practical 19th-century advice for personal improvement and societal stability with the prevailing gender norms of its time. As Smiles wisely states, “Sow a ...

"Madeline Ostrander narrates in tones of warning, anger, and sadness as she ticks off the environmental crises facing the world. She adds something else, too: sentiment."- AudioFile This program is read by the author. From rural Alaska to coastal Florida, a vivid account of Americans working to...

Dive into the fascinating world of geography with Home Geography for Primary Grades. This engaging series offers lessons and fun exercises designed for young children, guiding them through the wonders of maps and compasses, the majesty of mountains and rivers, and the beauty of trees and flowers. Explore the elements of nature, from the gentle breeze to the rain that nourishes our planet. Perfect for sparking curiosity and a love for the outdoors, this resource is ideal for parents and educators alike. (Summary by Sarah Jennings)

Bloomsbury presents The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets by Simon Singh, read by Lexie McDougall. The brainy book by the bestselling author of Fermat’s Enigma—a must for anyone interested in numbers and mathematics, as well as for the millions of Simpsons fans worldwide. “Simon...

This is the fifth volume in the Home Education Series detailing Charlotte Mason's method of education. This volume is subtitled "Some Studies in the Formation of Character," although the author explains in the preface why she considers this to be somewhat of a misnomer. The series is used today by many home-schoolers around the globe and is considered a classic reference by the founder of the homeschooling movement. - Summary by Devorah Allen

This is third volume in the Home Education Series detailing Charlotte Mason's method of education. This volume is subtitled: School Education. The series is used today by many homeschoolers around the globe and is considered a classic reference by the founder of the homeschooling movement. Volume 3 of 6. - Summary by rachelrw / linny

This is Book I of the forth volume in the Home Education Series detailing Charlotte Mason's method of education. This volume is subtitled Ourselves and Book I is titled Self-Knowledge. The series is used today by many home-schoolers around the globe and is considered a classic reference by the founder of the homeschooling movement. - Summary by rachelrw / linny

This is Book II of the fourth volume in the Home Education Series detailing Charlotte Mason's method of education. This volume is subtitled Ourselves and Book II is titled Self Knowledge. The series is used today by many home - schoolers around the globe and is considered a classic reference by the founder of the home - schooling movement. - Summary by L Andrus

The sixth volume in the Home Education Series detailing Charlotte Mason's method of education. This volume is subtitled A Liberal Education for All. The series is used today by many home-schoolers around the globe and is considered a classic reference by the founder of the homeschooling movement. - Summary by InTheDesert

'You could call him Paddington,' Adam said, casually, 'Don't name him! I said, as if this was self-evident. Names turn situations into responsibilities. When Mirelle Radley set off for Peru with her cousin Adam, hoping to heal her broken heart, she didn't expect to meet someone who would change...