The narrative explores Faust's pact with the Devil, symbolizing the perilous pursuit of power at the cost of one's soul. This allegory serves as a lens to examine contemporary society's obsession with technology, which promises boundless knowledge and progress. The text critiques humanity's insatiable desire for advancement, suggesting that the allure of infinite technological development mirrors Faust's shortsighted ambition. As boundaries dissolve, it raises questions about the potential consequences of such unchecked aspirations in the modern world.
This commemorative birthday book celebrates Governor Paterson, highlighting his achievements and contributions. Version 2 for 2023 offers updated reflections and insights, maintaining the essence of the original edition published in 2016. It serves as a tribute to his legacy and impact, making it a significant read for those interested in his life and public service.
Addressing the challenges of parenting, this book uses humor to tackle difficult topics, encouraging open conversations with children. It bluntly presents the reality of mortality, emphasizing that everyone eventually faces death. By confronting this truth, it aims to foster resilience and strength in both parents and kids, promoting a healthier outlook on life's inevitable challenges.
This new and comprehensive story of instrumental conservationist Pearl Chase's fascinating life is a tribute to her remarkable achievements. Spending over seventy years pioneering work in preservation, social services, and civic activism, Chase met and corresponded with the most significant influencers of the time. Serving on hundreds of committees and working with organizations, she received over eighty national, state and local awards including two honorary doctorates. Chase was known as Santa Barbara's woman of the twentieth century. Devoted to improving the world around her, Chase was an intrepid, forward thinking, practical-minded leader. Through his meticulous research and with respect for his distinguished American ancestor, British historian, Simon Kerry traces Chase's early life and collegiate years at UC Berkeley through to her return to Santa Barbara and indelible impact on both California and the nation. During a tumultuous period in American history in the early twentieth century, she paved a way for not only the environmentalist movement but also for women's influence in politics in the federal and local civic spheres. Her compassionate, charitable nature extended to many cultural groups and causes, evident in her vocal support of protecting the lands and customs of Native Americans in the southwest.
Dealing with disarray and finding calm in the chaos
Navigating life's unpredictable challenges, this book offers insights into achieving happiness and mental wellness for readers of all ages. It serves as a modern guide, akin to "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," tailored for contemporary obstacles, while also echoing the comforting storytelling style of "Chicken Soup for the Soul." Through personal anecdotes and reflections, it emphasizes embracing life's chaos and finding joy amidst uncertainty, encouraging readers to accept their unique journeys.
The Titanic. The Britannic. The Olympic. They are some of the most famous ships in history, but for the wrong reasons. With original blueprints, never-before-seen photos and new digital recreations, this book reveals fascinating new insights about the shared history of these magnificent ships.
Join celebrated children's author, Simon Mills and Dr. Ross MacPhee, Senior Curator, Department of Mammalogy, Division of Vertebrate Zoology Professor Emeritus, Richard Gilder Graduate School, American Museum of Natural History on a rewilding adventure that opens eyes and hearts. This true story follows the horse's journey over ten thousand years to a modern-day stallion named Cello who leads us to explore the science of rewilding planet Earth.
A revelatory and wide-ranging exploration of HMS Britannic--her life at sea and on the seabed--by the owner of her wreck. Launched in 1914, two years after the ill-fated voyage of her sister ship, RMS Titanic, the Britannic was intended to be superior to her tragic twin in every way. But war intervened and in 1915 she was requisitioned as a hospital ship. Just one year later, while on her way to collect troops wounded in the Balkans campaign, she fell victim to a mine laid by a German U-boat and tragically sank in the middle of the Aegean Sea. There her wreck lay, at a depth of 400 feet, until it was discovered 59 years later by legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau. In 1996 the wreck was bought by the author of this book, Simon Mills. Exploring the Britannic tells the complete story of this enigmatic ship: her construction, launch and life, her fateful last voyage, and the historical findings resulting from the exploration of the well-preserved wreck over a period of 40 years. With remarkable sonar scans and many never before seen photographs of the wreck, plus fold-out sections of the original Harland & Wolff ship plans, not previously published in their entirety, Exploring the Britannic finally details how the mysteries surrounding the 100-year-old enigma were laid to rest, and what the future might also hold for her.
A remarkable figure of British politics between the late Victorian and
interwar years, Lord Lansdowne was among the last hereditary aristocrats to
wield power by birth.
Exploring the philosophical insights of Gilbert Simondon, this book examines his theories in relation to today's media technology, communication, and information. It delves into how Simondon's ideas can illuminate contemporary issues, providing a critical framework for understanding the interplay between technology and society. Through this lens, the work interrogates the implications of media on human experience and connectivity, making it a pertinent read for those interested in philosophy and technology's evolving role in communication.
