Adam, Stuart's Books

Frames of Reference

Looking at American Art, 1900-1950 : Works from the Whitney Museum of American Art

By: Whitney Museum of American Art,Beth Venn,Adam D. Weinberg,Kennedy Fraser

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Frames of Reference

Looking at American Art, 1900-1950 : Works from the Whitney Museum of American Art

By: Whitney Museum of American Art,Beth Venn,Adam D. Weinberg,Kennedy Fraser

Eminent contributors from the fields of art, literature, and contemporary culture work together to provide a wide-ranging introduction to American art as well as to the Whitney Museum's unparalleled collection. 105 color plates. 130 b&w illustrations.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

228

Publisher

Univ of California Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0520218884

ISBN 13

9780520218888

Losing Faith

By: Adam Mitzner

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Losing Faith

By: Adam Mitzner

From the acclaimed author Publishers Weekly called "a gifted writer" comes this nail-biting legal thriller in the bestselling tradition of John Grisham and Scott Turow. Aaron Littmann, the chairman of one of the country's most prestigious law firms, has just been contacted by a high-profile defense attorney, whose client is Nikolai Garkov, a Russian businessman arraigned on terrorism charges for pulling the financial strings behind recent treasonous acts. The attorney informs Aaron that Garkov is looking to switch representation and will pay one hundred thousand dollars just to take the meeting. But Aaron doesn't have any choice, as Garkov is ready to go public with the damning evidence that Aaron and the judge in the high-profile case--Faith Nichols--had a torrid affair during another recent case. Filled with suspense, twists, and turns, Losing Faith will captivate legal thriller fans everywhere"--

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

368

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

ISBN 10

1476764247

ISBN 13

9781476764245

American Imperialism

The Territorial Expansion of the United States, 1783-2013

By: Adam Burns

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

American Imperialism

The Territorial Expansion of the United States, 1783-2013

By: Adam Burns

Provides a critical re-evaluation of US territorial expansionism and imperialism from 1783 to the presentThe United States has been described by many of its foreign and domestic critics as an aempirea Providing a wide-ranging analysis of the United States as a territorial, imperial power from its foundation to the present day, this book explores the United States acquisition or long-term occupation of territories through a chronological perspective. It begins by exploring early continental expansion, such as the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte in 1803, and traces US imperialism through to the controversial ongoing presence of US forces at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. The book provides fresh insights into the history of US territorial expansion and imperialism, bringing together more well-known instances (such as the purchase of Alaska) with those less-frequently discussed (such as the acquisition of the Guano Islands after 1856). The volume considers key historical debates, controversies and turning points, providing a historiographically-grounded re-evaluation of US expansion from 1783 to the present day.Key FeaturesProvides case studies of different examples of US territorial expansion/imperialism, and adds much-needed context to ongoing debates over US imperialism for students of both History and PoliticsAnalyses many of the better known instances of US imperialism (for example, Cuba and the Philippines), while also considering often-overlooked examples such as the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa and GuamExplores American imperialism from a aterritorial acquisition/long-term occupationa viewpoint which differentiates it from many other books that instead focus on informal and economic imperialismDiscusses the presence of the US in key places such as Guantanamo Bay, the Panama Canal Zone and the Arctic

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

232

Publisher

Edinburgh University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1474402151

ISBN 13

9781474402156

Sensation Machines

By: Adam Wilson

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Sensation Machines

By: Adam Wilson

A razor-sharp, darkly funny, and deeply human rendering of a Post-Trump America in economic free fall Michael and Wendy Mixner are a Brooklyn-based couple whose marriage is failing in the wake of a personal tragedy. Michael, a Wall Street trader, is meanwhile keeping a secret: he lost the couple’s life savings when a tanking economy caused a major market crash. And Wendy, a digital marketing strategist, has been hired onto a data-mining project of epic scale, whose mysterious creator has ambitions to solve a national crisis of mass unemployment and reshape America’s social and political landscapes. When Michael’s best friend is murdered, the evidence leads back to Wendy’s client, setting off a dangerous chain of events that will profoundly change the couple—and the country. Set in an economic dystopia that’s just around the corner, Sensation Machines is both an endlessly twisty novel of big ideas, and a brilliantly observed human drama that grapples with greed, automation, universal basic income, wearable tech, revolutionary desires, and a broken justice system. Adam Wilson implicates not only the powerbrokers gaming the system and getting rich at the intersection of Wall Street, Madison Avenue, Silicon Valley, and Capitol Hill, but all of us: each one of us playing our parts, however willingly or unwillingly, in the vast systems that define and control our lives.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

384

Publisher

Soho Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1641291664

ISBN 13

9781641291668

The Clockwork War

By: Adam Kline

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Clockwork War

By: Adam Kline

To fight a menacing evil, a group of children team up with amazing mechanical machines built by a genius clockmaker in this illustrated children’s fantasy. Best friends Karlheinz Indergarten and Leopold Croak clash in an epic, imaginary battle waged in the branches of an enormous, ancient oak tree. But when lightning strikes young Leopold, he loses his imagination, and with it, his sense of right and wrong. The damaged boy grows to adulthood, treading a sinister path of industrial conquest. And Leopold’s thirst for power soon threatens the tree, the village, and worst of all, the children within. But humble Karl discovers a gift for clockwork—the magic of gears and cogs—and assembles a mechanical army to fight back. Joined by the children themselves, Karl endeavors to save the village, the ancient oak, and maybe—just maybe—something more besides. Perfect for reading aloud!

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

110

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

ISBN 10

1683835166

ISBN 13

9781683835165

Lonely Planet Florida

By: Lonely Planet,Adam Karlin,Kate Armstrong,Regis St Louis,Ashley Harrell

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lonely Planet Florida

By: Lonely Planet,Adam Karlin,Kate Armstrong,Regis St Louis,Ashley Harrell

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Florida is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Kayak the Everglades, snorkel the coral reefs of Biscayne National park, and experience Miami's mix of cultures from across the Americas; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florida and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Florida: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - cuisine, people, culture, history, literature, cinema, television, music, architecture, landscapes, wildlife. Covers Miami, the Keys, the Everglades, Orlando, the Atlantic Coast, the Tampa Bay Area, the Panhandle and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Florida, our most comprehensive guide to Florida, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

929

Publisher

Lonely Planet

Published Date

ISBN 10

1787011941

ISBN 13

9781787011946

The Clans, Septs & Regiments of the Scottish Highlands

By: Frank Adam

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Clans, Septs & Regiments of the Scottish Highlands

By: Frank Adam

Given by Eugene Edge III.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

652

Publisher

Genealogical Publishing Com

Published Date

ISBN 10

0806304480

ISBN 13

9780806304489

Black Words, White Page

Aboriginal Literature 1929-1988

By: Adam Shoemaker

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Black Words, White Page

Aboriginal Literature 1929-1988

By: Adam Shoemaker

This award-winning study - the first comprehensive treatment of the nature and significance of Indigenous Australian literature - was based upon the author's doctoral research at the ANU.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

335

Publisher

ANU E Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0975122967

ISBN 13

9780975122969

Queens Consort, Cultural Transfer and European Politics, c.1500-1800

By: Helen Watanabe-O'Kelly,Adam Morton

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Queens Consort, Cultural Transfer and European Politics, c.1500-1800

By: Helen Watanabe-O'Kelly,Adam Morton

Queens Consort, Cultural Transfer and European Politics examines the roles that queens consort played in dynastic politics and cultural transfer between their natal and marital courts during the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries. This collection of essays analyses the part that these queens played in European politics, showing how hard and soft power, high politics and cultural influences, cannot be strictly separated. It shows that the root of these consorts’ power lay in their dynastic networks and the extent to which they cultivated them. The consorts studied in this book come from territories such as Austria, Braunschweig, Hanover, Poland, Portugal, Prussia and Saxony and travel to, among other places, Britain, Naples, Russia, Spain and Sweden. The various chapters address different types of cultural manifestation, among them collecting, portraiture, panegyric poetry, libraries, theatre and festivals, learning, genealogical literature and architecture. The volume significantly shifts the direction of scholarship by moving beyond a focus on individual historical women to consider ‘queens consort’ as a category, making it valuable reading for students and scholars of early modern gender and political history.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

306

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1317072871

ISBN 13

9781317072874

The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers

By: Adam Sass

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers

By: Adam Sass

A charming YA rom-com perfect for fans of Red, White, and Royal Blue and What If It’s Us. Micah Summers runs a popular Instagram full of drawings of his numerous imaginary boyfriends (ninety-nine so far)—though he's never had a real boyfriend before. But when a meet-cute with Boy 100 goes wrong, Micah embarks on a Prince Charming-like quest throughout Chicago to find true love—for real this time. Will Boy 100 be the One? Micah is rich, dreamy, and charming. As the “Prince of Chicago,”—the son of local celebrity sports radio host known as the King of Chicago—he has everything going for him. Unfortunately, he’s also the prince of imaginary meet-cutes, since he’s too nervous to actually ask boys out. Instead, Micah draws each crush to share on Instagram with a post about their imaginary dates. Ninety-nine “boyfriends” later, his account is hugely popular, and everyone is eagerly awaiting Boy 100. So is Micah. He’s determined that Boy 100 will be different. This time, Micah will sweep the boy off his feet, for real! So when Micah flirts with a hot boy on the L who’s wearing a vegan leather jacket and lugging a ton of library books, he is sure this is Boy 100. But right before he can make his move and ask for the boy’s number, the guy rushes off the train, leaving behind his pumpkin-embroidered jacket. The jacket holds clues to the boy’s identity, so Micah and his friends set off on a quest to return it. Along the way, Micah will discover that the best relationships aren’t fairy tales. In fact, the perfect fit—and true love—might be closer than he thinks.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

353

Publisher

Penguin

Published Date

ISBN 10

0593464796

ISBN 13

9780593464793

Rhode Island

Past and Present

By: Adam Furgang

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Rhode Island

Past and Present

By: Adam Furgang

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, industries, and key figures of Rhode Island.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published Date

ISBN 10

1435894944

ISBN 13

9781435894945

About Time

Cosmology and Culture at the Twilight of the Big Bang

By: Adam Frank

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

About Time

Cosmology and Culture at the Twilight of the Big Bang

By: Adam Frank

The Big Bang is dead and astrophysicist Adam Frank explains how our experience of time will change as a result"--

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

418

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

ISBN 10

1439169608

ISBN 13

9781439169605

Chancellorsville

By: Adam Harmon

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Chancellorsville

By: Adam Harmon

4 PM. May 2, 1863. Stonewall Jackson is prepared to launch his attack on the Union Army's right flank but learns if he goes but two more miles he can hit the extreme flank of the Union Army. Find out what happens when he chooses not to go but to attack where he is and how it could result in the RISE OF THE CONFEDERACY.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

149

Publisher

Lulu.com

Published Date

ISBN 10

1300207183

ISBN 13

9781300207184

Legal Flexibility and the Mission of the Church

Dispensation and Economy in Ecclesiastical Law

By: Will Adam

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Legal Flexibility and the Mission of the Church

Dispensation and Economy in Ecclesiastical Law

By: Will Adam

Legal scholars and authorities generally agree that the law should be obeyed and should apply equally to all those subject to it, without favour or discrimination. Yet it is possible to see that in any legal system there will be situations when strict application of the law will produce undesirable results, such as injustice or other consequences not intended by the law as framed. In such circumstances the law may be changed but there may be broad policy reasons not to do so. The allied concepts of dispensation and economy grew up in the western and eastern traditions of the Christian church as mechanisms whereby an individual or a class of people could, by authority, be excused from obligations under a particular law in particular circumstances without that law being changed. This book uncovers and explores this neglected area of church life and law. Will Adam argues that dispensing power and authority exist in various guises in the systems of different churches. Codified and understood in Roman Catholic and Orthodox canon law, this arouses suspicion in the Church of England and in English law in general. The book demonstrates that legal flexibility can be found in English law and is integral to the law of the Church, to enable the Church today better to fulfil its mission in the world.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

279

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1317106261

ISBN 13

9781317106265

The Shipwreck Cannibals

Captain John Deane and the Boon Island Fleshing Eating Scandal

By: Adam Nightingale

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Shipwreck Cannibals

Captain John Deane and the Boon Island Fleshing Eating Scandal

By: Adam Nightingale

In August 1710, the Nottingham Galley set sail for New England. It did not reach its destination, as fierce weather struck and the fourteen men on board were shipwrecked on Boon Island, a sparse 100yd stretch of rock. Without food or adequate shelter, they were uncertain when or if they would be rescued. Two men died of exposure; two more perished in a failed attempt to reach shore. As the situation became more perilous, Captain John Deane gave the order to butcher and eat a deceased member of the crew. This bold decision fended off starvation and sustained the crew until their rescue. John Deane emerged an unlikely hero. But shortly afterwards an alternative version of events began to circulate. The first mate, Christopher Langman, painted Deane as a violent fraudster, a tyrant and an enthusiastic consumer of human flesh. The scandal forced Deane to flee his homeland and begin a life of misadventure that saw him fight as a mercenary for Peter the Great and spy for Robert Walpole. The Shipwreck Cannibals tells the story of a scandalous and grotesque forgotten episode in British maritime history and its bizarre aftermath.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

270

Publisher

The History Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0750951826

ISBN 13

9780750951821

The Growing Business Handbook

Inspiration and Advice from Successful Entrepreneurs and Fast Growing UK Companies

By: Adam Jolly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Growing Business Handbook

Inspiration and Advice from Successful Entrepreneurs and Fast Growing UK Companies

By: Adam Jolly

The Growing Business Handbook is a superb reference tool for all businesses with growth potential, filled with invaluable insights and guidance from SME specialists in finance, HR, marketing, innovation, people and IT, as well as help on enterprise risk and useful legal advice. It is the reference source of choice to help you ensure and manage business growth, particularly in challenging economic conditions. Now in its 15th edition, this book looks at all the areas ripe for exploitation by your growing business and discusses ways you can manage the associated risks. It gives a comprehensive insight into the challenges involved in building a high-growth venture in 2013 and beyond.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

232

Publisher

Kogan Page Publishers

Published Date

ISBN 10

0749470380

ISBN 13

9780749470388

The Toronto Book of Love

By: Adam Bunch

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Toronto Book of Love

By: Adam Bunch

Exploring Toronto’s history through tantalizing true tales of romance, marriage, and lust. Toronto’s past is filled with passion and heartache. The Toronto Book of Love brings the history of the city to life with fascinating true tales of romance, marriage, and lust: from the scandalous love affairs of the city’s early settlers to the prime minister’s wife partying with rock stars on her anniversary; from ancient First Nations wedding ceremonies to a pastor wearing a bulletproof vest to perform one of Canada’s first same-sex marriage ceremonies. Home to adulterous movie stars, faithful rebels, and heartbroken spies, Toronto has been shaped by crushes, jealousies, and flirtations. The Toronto Book of Love explores the evolution of the city from a remote colonial outpost to a booming modern metropolis through the stories of those who have fallen in love among its ravines, church spires, and skyscrapers.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

385

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

1459746694

ISBN 13

9781459746695

Capital of Mind

The Idea of a Modern American University

By: Adam R. Nelson

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Capital of Mind

The Idea of a Modern American University

By: Adam R. Nelson

The second volume of an ambitious new economic history of American higher education. Capital of Mind is the second volume in a breathtakingly ambitious new economic history of American higher education. Picking up from the first volume, Exchange of Ideas, Adam R. Nelson looks at the early decades of the nineteenth century, explaining how the idea of the modern university arose from a set of institutional and ideological reforms designed to foster the mass production and mass consumption of knowledge. This “industrialization of ideas” mirrored the industrialization of the American economy and catered to the demands of a new industrial middle class for practical and professional education. From Harvard in the north to the University of Virginia in the south, new experiments with the idea of a university elicited intense debate about the role of scholarship in national development and international competition, and whether higher education should be supported by public funds, especially in periods of fiscal austerity. The history of capitalism and the history of the university, Nelson reveals, are intimately intertwined—which raises a host of important questions that remain salient today. How do we understand knowledge and education as commercial goods? Should they be public or private? Who should pay for them? And, fundamentally, what is the optimal system of higher education for a capitalist democracy?

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

495

Publisher

University of Chicago Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0226829219

ISBN 13

9780226829210

Good Honest Tales

150 Years of Batemans Brewery

By: Adam Cartwright

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Good Honest Tales

150 Years of Batemans Brewery

By: Adam Cartwright

A lavishly illustrated celebration of 150 years of one of Britain's favourite independent breweries.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

152

Publisher

Amberley Publishing Limited

Published Date

ISBN 10

1398117706

ISBN 13

9781398117709

In Praise of Nepotism

A History of Family Enterprise from King David to George W. Bush

By: Adam Bellow

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

In Praise of Nepotism

A History of Family Enterprise from King David to George W. Bush

By: Adam Bellow

A wide-ranging, surprising, and eloquently argued book that offers a pragmatic and erudite look at the innate human inclination toward nepotism—from ancient Chinese clans to families like the Gores, Kennedys, and Bushes. • “Fascinating and well-researched.” —Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Code Breaker and Steve Jobs Nepotism is one of those social habits we all claim to deplore in America; it offends our sense of fair play and our pride in living in a meritocracy. But somehow nepotism prevails; we all want to help our own and a quick glance around reveals any number of successful families whose sons and daughters have gone on to accomplish objectively great things, even if they got a little help from their parents. Bellow explores how nepotism has produced both positive and negative effects throughout history. As he argues, nepotism practiced badly or haphazardly is an embarrassment to all (including the incompetent beneficiary), but nepotism practiced well can satisfy a deep biological urge to provide for our children and even benefit society as a whole. In Praise of Nepotism is a judicious look at a controversial but timeless subject that has never been explored with such depth or candor, and a fascinating natural history of how families work.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

578

Publisher

Anchor

Published Date

ISBN 10

0385493894

ISBN 13

9780385493895

The Perfect Bet

How Science and Math Are Taking the Luck Out of Gambling

By: Adam Kucharski

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Perfect Bet

How Science and Math Are Taking the Luck Out of Gambling

By: Adam Kucharski

An elegant and amusing account" of how gambling has been reshaped by the application of science and revealed the truth behind a lucky bet (Wall Street Journal). For the past 500 years, gamblers-led by mathematicians and scientists-have been trying to figure out how to pull the rug out from under Lady Luck. In The Perfect Bet, mathematician and award-winning writer Adam Kucharski tells the astonishing story of how the experts have succeeded, revolutionizing mathematics and science in the process. The house can seem unbeatable. Kucharski shows us just why it isn't. Even better, he demonstrates how the search for the perfect bet has been crucial for the scientific pursuit of a better world.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

194

Publisher

Basic Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

0465098592

ISBN 13

9780465098590

An Honourable Englishman

The Life of Hugh Trevor-Roper

By: Adam Sisman

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

An Honourable Englishman

The Life of Hugh Trevor-Roper

By: Adam Sisman

Chronicles the life of the acclaimed historian best known for his notorious role in authenticating the forged "Hitler Diaries," placing his career against a backdrop of the intellectual pressures of his time while offering insight into his acerbic attacks on his colleagues and his highly emotional marriage. By the author of Boswell's Presumptuous Task.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

697

Publisher

Random House Incorporated

Published Date

ISBN 10

1400069769

ISBN 13

9781400069767

The Blind Spot

Why Science Cannot Ignore Human Experience

By: Adam Frank,Marcelo Gleiser,Evan Thompson

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Blind Spot

Why Science Cannot Ignore Human Experience

By: Adam Frank,Marcelo Gleiser,Evan Thompson

A compelling argument for including the human perspective within science, and for how human experience makes science possible. “This is by far the best book I've read this year.” —Michael Pollan, Professor of the Practice of Non-fiction, Harvard University; #1 New York Times bestselling author “(A) stimulating manifesto for changing the way we look at things.” —Wall Street Journal It’s tempting to think that science gives us a God’s-eye view of reality. But we neglect the place of human experience at our peril. In The Blind Spot, astrophysicist Adam Frank, theoretical physicist Marcelo Gleiser, and philosopher Evan Thompson call for a revolutionary scientific worldview, where science includes—rather than ignores or tries not to see—humanity’s lived experience as an inescapable part of our search for objective truth. The authors present science not as discovering an absolute reality but rather as a highly refined, constantly evolving form of human experience. They urge practitioners to reframe how science works for the sake of our future in the face of the planetary climate crisis and increasing science denialism. Since the dawn of the Enlightenment, humanity has looked to science to tell us who we are, where we come from, and where we’re going, but we’ve gotten stuck thinking we can know the universe from outside our position in it. When we try to understand reality only through external physical things imagined from this outside position, we lose sight of the necessity of experience. This is the Blind Spot, which the authors show lies behind our scientific conundrums about time and the origin of the universe, quantum physics, life, AI and the mind, consciousness, and Earth as a planetary system. The authors propose an alternative vision: scientific knowledge is a self-correcting narrative made from the world and our experience of it evolving together. To finally “see” the Blind Spot is to awaken from a delusion of absolute knowledge and to see how reality and experience intertwine. The Blind Spot goes where no science book goes, urging us to create a new scientific culture that views ourselves both as an expression of nature and as a source of nature’s self-understanding, so that humanity can flourish in the new millennium.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

329

Publisher

MIT Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0262048809

ISBN 13

9780262048804

Dixie & the Dominion

Canada, the Confederacy, and the War for the Union

By: Adam Mayers

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Dixie & the Dominion

Canada, the Confederacy, and the War for the Union

By: Adam Mayers

Dixie & the Dominion is a compelling look at how the U.S. Civil War was a shared experience that shaped the futures of both Canada and the United States. The book focuses on the last year of the war, between April of 1864 and 1865. During that 12-month period, the Confederate States sent spies and saboteurs to Canada on a secret mission. These agents struck fear along the frontier and threatened to draw Canada and Great Britain into the war. During that same time, Canadians were making their own important decisions. Chief among them was the partnership between Liberal reformer George Brown and Conservative chieftain John A. Macdonald. Their unlikely coalition was the force that would create the Dominion of Canada in 1867, and it was the pressure of the war - with its threat to the colonies’ security - that was a driving force behind this extraordinary pact.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

258

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

155002969X

ISBN 13

9781550029697

The Dead Sea Deception

A truly thrilling race against time to reveal a shocking secret

By: Adam Blake

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Dead Sea Deception

A truly thrilling race against time to reveal a shocking secret

By: Adam Blake

For fans of Dan Brown's Origin and The Da Vinci Code, by the author of the award-winning, massive bestseller The Girl with All the Gifts, comes a thriller to keep you reading until dawn. Hidden in the Dead Sea scrolls - the secret of how Christ really died As ex-mercenary Leo Tillman and ambitious cop Heather Kennedy investigate a series of baffling deaths, the trail leads them to the Dead Sea Scrolls - and the deadly gospel hidden within them. But soon Tillman and Kennedy are running for their lives from a band of sinister assassins who weep tears of blood and believe themselves descended from Judas. These 'fallen angels' will stop at nothing to expose the world-changing secret of the Scrolls . . . the secret of how Christ really died. Rocketing from a spectacular plane crash in the American desert to a brutal murder at a London university to a phantom city in Mexico, The Dead Sea Deception is the most gripping, revelatory thriller since The Da Vinci Code. 'Hits all the genre tropes in fresh and exciting ways' Publishers Weekly 'Will grip you in its vice-like jaws to the very last breathless sequence. Escapism at its very best' Lancashire Evening Post 'Intelligence, good characterisation and an imaginative plot combine to make The Dead Sea Deception a delight' Reviewing the Evidence 'The Dead Sea Deception manages to soar, breathing new spirit into the genre' For Winter Nights

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

371

Publisher

Sphere

Published Date

ISBN 10

0748123776

ISBN 13

9780748123773

Book's by Adam, Stuart

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email