A bright star of the Italian Renaissance, Girolamo Cardano was an internationally-sought-after astrologer, physician, and natural philosopher, a creator of modern algebra, and the inventor of the universal joint. Condemned by the Inquisition to house arrest in his old age, Cardano wrote The Book of My Life, an unvarnished and often outrageous account of his character and conduct. Whether discussing his sex life or his diet, the plots of academic rivals or meetings with supernatural beings, or his deep sorrow when his beloved son was executed for murder, Cardano displays the same unbounded curiosity that made him a scientific pioneer. At once picaresque adventure and campus comedy, curriculum vitae, and last will, The Book of My Life is an extraordinary Renaissance self-portrait—a book to set beside Montaigne's Essays and Benvenuto Cellini's Autobiography.
First published in 1545, this cornerstone in the history of mathematics contains the first revelation of the principles for solving cubic and biquadratic equations. T. Richard Witmer's excellent translation from the Latin, adapted to modern mathematical syntax, will appeal to both mathematicians and historians. Foreword by Oystein Ore.
Focussing on the phases of qualitative research which precede and follow fieldwork – design, analysis, and textualization – this book offers new theoretical tools to tackle one of the most common criticisms advanced against qualitative research: its presumed lack of rigour. Rejecting the notion of “rigour” as formulated in quantitative research and based on the theory of probability, it proposes a theoretical frame that allows combining the goals of rigour and that of creativity through the reference to theory of argumentation. As such, it will appeal to scholars and students across the social sciences with interests in qualitative research methods.
Mathematics was only one area of interest for Gerolamo Cardano ― the sixteenth-century astrologer, philosopher, and physician was also a prolific author and inveterate gambler. Gambling led Cardano to the study of probability, and he was the first writer to recognize that random events are governed by mathematical laws. Published posthumously in 1663, Cardano's Liber de ludo aleae (Book on Games of Chance) is often considered the major starting point of the study of mathematical probability. The Italian scholar formulated some of the field's basic ideas more than a century before the better-known correspondence of Pascal and Fermat. Although his book had no direct influence on other early thinkers about probability, it remains an important antecedent to later expressions of the science's tenets.
Sometimes, I can feel as though I am alone in a wilderness. A breath changes that. I feel the touch of a breaths support within me. As I give myself attention with breaths gentle effort, breath enlivens my personal world stretching me, offering alignment and a fuller connection with life. In such a moment, I am not alone, I am united with my natural world. Breath is always available to fill and lift me into new pleasure, peace, and connectedness. Health & Wellbeing, John W. Cardano
Grant Cole, like thousands of other young Americans, was drafted into the U. S. Army early in the Korean War. Grant grew up during the 1930s and 1940s in Los Angeles, California. After school, he entered the machinist trade. Because of this experience, the Army assigned him to the Ordnance Corps. In Korea, he was placed in a maintenance unit in Seoul and remained there for the remainder of his active duty. His view of the war there was very different from one on the front lines. Grant learned that the face of war is always an ugly one.
Seekers of all types, but especially those exploring spirituality as a way to cope with illness and pain, will find his book an inspiring tool. - BlueInk Review Severe health issues pushed Cardano to seek out and learn how alternative health systems offer approaches for improved health. In that journey, an understanding of how quality health depends on the choices we make to support personal harmony became clear. Personal involvement with our health is important. Health professionals offer significant services, yet how we are with ourself has a powerful impact on health and recovery. We notice changes effecting our lives - social pressures, personal needs, even weather - change is a part of life. The way we respond can enhance health. The Fabric of Health gently explains our multidimensional life, the value of intuitive input, breath, time, humor, and more. Chronic pain and then late stage cancer both responded to personal choices directed towards harmony and an ease of being. This book may inspire you to relax into a new and powerful relationship with yourself.
The title of Sheila Cardano's book "Tail of a Squirrel and other Tales," alludes to the first story about a rather conceited squirrel called Spencer, who had a rapid rise to fame and an even swifter fall to shame! He learned his lesson, however, due to the intervention of a wise owl, Willowby, who fixed his injury by means of weird concoctions. All the stories are full of action and color, they are peopled by various imaginary beings - animals, children, elves, fairies and personified trees! They seem to be created for animated cartoons. Many of these tales have been dramatized by the author who is also a playwright, and performed by children in theatres, schools and churches. Noah's Ark was a great success, about eighty children played parts. "The Ears of Flop," "The Naughty Elf have all had their taste of stardom delighting children both performers and audience. "Legend of a Tree" with its moments of pathos has been mimed with dance, narrator and music. "Rosaleen" is the core of a full length fantasy play called "Magia" (magic) which was the first production of the Arts Enter Cape Charles at the Historic Palace Theatre on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. It was a clamorous success. The author is considering a similar transformation of "Peggoty Jane." Children love to become talking animals, princes and princesses, fairies and even animated clouds. The book is fully illustrated in brightly colored child like pictures designed for the joy and understanding of little ones of all ages everywhere.
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