A discussion of the historical development of our ideas of time as they relate to nature, human nature and society. . . . The excellence of The Discovery of Time is unquestionable."—Martin Lebowitz, The Kenyon Review
Warmly recommended. It is that rare achievement, a lively book which at the same time takes the fullest possible advantage of scholarly knowledge."—Charles C. Gillespie, New York Times Book Review
Emma Austen is asked to Brussels to write a report on the beef crisis for the new Agriculture Commissioner, Charles Marais. As her work progresses, she gradually becomes aware that she is working in an environment where fraud and corruption are rife. She realises her investigation is highly unwelcome and finds herself threatened by anonymous messages on her computer screen.Suddenly, Commisioner Marais dies in mysterious circumstances. Emma, and Thierry, the Commissioner's son, find themselves drawn into a murder investigation in the heart of the European Commission.
The story of our relationship with the stars and their celestial cousins is long, involving, and full of surprises. The Fabric of the Heavens, by science historians Stephen Toulmin and June Goodfield, outlines thinking about astronomy and dynamics from "pre-theoretical" Babylonian times to the Newtonian revolution that seeded our modern conceptions of space. Fully integrating the two cultures of science and the humanities, the authors find evidence of new thinking in Milton's writing and medieval tapestries as well as classic scientific and pre-scientific works. Using language that is beautiful, compelling and precise, they trace the threads of history which are woven into today's science (which, they predict, will find itself woven into something even more startlingly unrecognisable in years hence). Why were the ancients so fascinated by the sky and stars? Interestingly, it seems that their concerns were mostly practical; theological significance took longer to attach itself to the patterns up above. Agricultural and navigational concerns, once resolved, gave way to deeper philosophical, mythological and religious curiosity--which used the mathematical tools of its predecessors to great effect. The lives and works of Aristotle, Copernicus, Galileo and Newton are all thoroughly explored, and it is easier to see the continuity between them and their contemporaries in the breadth of this writing. First published in 1962, The Fabric of the Heavens was one of the first postmodern studies of the development of physical science; even were it not such a pleasure to read, it would still merit careful study.
In April 2015, Vicki Lee performed a community concert at the Palmerston North Globe Theatre to commemorate 100 years since Gallipoli. Choosing the music of Dame Vera Lynn was appropriate and timely - the songs are synonymous with WW2 and they resonate so well with 'those who remember'. Then began an exciting and nostalgic journey to not only share her music but also to share the context of that time - and in turn gather many stories from subsequent audiences right around New Zealand. A series of concerts took place with the support of Rotary followed by a nationwide Ryman Village tour and many subsequent independent concerts throughout NZ. This led to Vicki meeting with Dame Vera on numerous occasions right up until her passing in 2020. Her endorsement of Vicki's approach has been integral to the concerts continuing, as in her words 'when we sing these songs we remember those men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedom'. Just before the onset of the global Covid 19 pandemic, Vicki travelled to London in January 2020 to attend the unveiling of Dame Vera Lynn's portrait at the Royal Albert Hall where it will be permanently displayed. She performed and accompanied Chelsea Pensioner, Colin Thackeray (winner of Britain's Got Talent 2019) on Sir Elton John's red Yamaha Grand Piano in the Elgar Room as he led the audience singing Dame Vera's two most enduring songs, 'The White Cliffs of Dover' and 'We'll Meet Again'. It was here she met historian Dr June Goodfield who was inspired to record in print the stories that Vicki gathered over the past six years, culminating in a recently published book entitled, 'The Career That Chose Me'."--Provided by publisher.
The story of the doctors and scientists who attempt to conquer world-wide disease follows them across the face of the earth, from New Guinea to the United States, and documents their triumphs and tragedies
Following the global campaigns of such forces as Save the Children, UNICEF and The World Health Organization, the author charts their successes and failures in the unending battle to give every child a chance to live.
Following the global campaigns of such forces as Save the Children, UNICEF and The World Health Organization, the author charts their successes and failures in the unending battle to give every child a chance to live.
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