Résultats pour "Sand" dans Sciences exactes

Leopold's essays on conservation will open the mind of any listener who gives them a chance. The first part uses essays for each of the 12 months to share the rhythm of life on his restored Wisconsin farmland, and uses the stories to branch into eye opening lessons on the history of man's use and abuse of it. The second part continues using stories from Leopold's experiences in wild places across North America to expand the lessons to a much wider view. The final part of the work seeks to lay out a better path for humanity, using solid logic and deep philosophical questioning.

A paradigm-shifting book in the vein of Sapiens that brings a crucial Indigenous perspective to historical and cultural issues of history, education, money, power, and sustainability—and offers a new template for living. As an indigenous person, Tyson Yunkaporta looks at global systems from a...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Old Man and the Sand Eel, written and read by Will Millard. Growing up on the Cambridgeshire Fens, Will Millard never felt more at home than when he was out with his granddad on the riverbank whiling away the day catching fish. As he grew older his...

A finalist for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award The gripping story of the most important overlooked commodity in the world--sand--and the crucial role it plays in our lives. After water and air, sand is the natural resource that we consume more than any other--even more than...

Caroline is a remarkably intelligent woman whose life takes a dramatic turn when her father loses the family fortune in a failed venture, leading to his untimely death. While her sister finds a path to marriage, Caroline must journey to Paris to make her own way as a lady companion. In this vibrant city, she is thrust into a world of privilege that feels forever out of reach. But can her deep love for the charming Marquis of Villemer transcend the barriers of social class and prejudice? - Summary by Stav Nisser.

Sand is the hidden foundation of our society. In Sand Stories, Kiran Pereira maps out why it is the most consumed commodity on the planet after water. The book examines the impacts of our seemingly insatiable demand for sand on people, wildlife, and our ecosystems.

Dive into this captivating two-volume novel that serves as a profound social commentary from a renowned author. Through a rich tapestry of characters and events, the narrative brings to life her insightful views on the importance of workingmens associations in urban society. As articulated in the Preface by George Sand, these associations, though potentially flawed at inception, have the power to evolve and foster a sense of community, safeguarding respect for family and property, and ultimately paving the way for unity among all social classes. Join Christine Rottger in this engaging summary ...

Will love truly conquer all? Dive into this captivating novel that explores personal growth amidst the societal pressures of propriety, finance, and inheritance in 19th century France. With a rich tapestry of intriguing events and clever turns of phrase, this story promises to engage and entertain. (Summary by Christine Rottger)

Balancing a broad array of archaeological, botanical, and historical evidence, Fruit from the Sands presents the fascinating story of the origins and spread of agriculture across Inner Asia and into Europe and East Asia. Through the preserved remains of plants in archaeological sites, Robert N. Spengler III identifies the regions where our most familiar crops were domesticated and follows their routes as people carried them around the world. Vividly narrated, Fruit from the Sands explores how the foods we eat have shaped the course of human history.

My sand life, my pebble life. My life measured out in tides, coming in and going out. My life measured out in games of trying to spot the sea first. My life measured out in the delicious and indulgent sadness that comes from leaving a holiday cottage for the last time and for the first time in several days it isn’t raining, but at least the kids have had a great time and, let’s face it, so have you.

In this captivating second volume of a two-part series, we delve into a novel that serves as a poignant social commentary from a renowned author. While it intricately weaves political theory into its narrative, the core of the story profoundly explores the intricacies of nature and human nature. Through a vibrant cast of characters and compelling events, the book illuminates the authors belief that Attempts to form workingmens associations have been made, however, among the best informed, the most moral, the most patient portion of the industrial population of the large cities. Enlightened ...

Bevor Lebewesen sehen und hören konnten, waren sie in der Lage zu riechen. In 500 Millionen Jahren der Evolution war es der Geruchssinn, der dem Gehirn ein wichtiges Fenster zur Welt geöffnet hat, der informierte, was essbar ist oder giftig, welches der richtige Sexualpartner ist, und der zu Orientierung, Warnung und Sozialverhalten beitrug. Bei den primitiven Wirbeltieren machte das Riechhirn den größten Teil des gesamten Gehirns aus und die neuronalen Mechanismen der Signalverarbeitung, die sich dabei entwickelten, standen Modell für alle anderen Sinne wie Sehen oder Hören.

Join Golden Sands RC&D Grazing Specialist Robert Bauer as he paddles the Kickapoo River with farmers to learn about the watershed, agriculture, land use, and conservation.

Tide Talk, the podcast where we dive deep into the coastal ecology research in the lowcountry taking place at the University of South Carolina Beaufort.

Counting Sand, the podcast that tackles the hard problem of how to make meaning of all the data available today. Introducing the themes at the heart of big data, high performance, and computer science, the show highlights the most cutting-edge applications. Whether discussing the best designs for a complex data system or the social implications of bringing a diverse skillset to data science, each new episode will provide research-backed perspectives on today’s hardest problems.

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