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The Philosophical Breakfast Club

Four Remarkable Friends Who Transformed Science and Changed the World

By: Laura J. Snyder

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The Philosophical Breakfast Club

Four Remarkable Friends Who Transformed Science and Changed the World

By: Laura J. Snyder

“[A] fascinating book...about the way four geniuses at Cambridge University revolutionized modern science.“ —Newsweek The Philosophical Breakfast Club recounts the life and work of four men who met as students at Cambridge University: Charles Babbage, John Herschel, William Whewell, and Richard Jones. Recognizing that they shared a love of science (as well as good food and drink) they began to meet on Sunday mornings to talk about the state of science in Britain and the world at large. Inspired by the great 17th century scientific reformer and political figure Francis Bacon—another former student of Cambridge—the Philosophical Breakfast Club plotted to bring about a new scientific revolution. And to a remarkable extent, they succeeded, even in ways they never intended. Historian of science and philosopher Laura J. Snyder exposes the political passions, religious impulses, friendships, rivalries, and love of knowledge—and power—that drove these extraordinary men. Whewell (who not only invented the word “scientist,” but also founded the fields of crystallography, mathematical economics, and the science of tides), Babbage (a mathematical genius who invented the modern computer), Herschel (who mapped the skies of the Southern Hemisphere and contributed to the invention of photography), and Jones (a curate who shaped the science of economics) were at the vanguard of the modernization of science. This absorbing narrative of people, science and ideas chronicles the intellectual revolution inaugurated by these men, one that continues to mold our understanding of the world around us and of our place within it. Drawing upon the voluminous correspondence between the four men over the fifty years of their work, Laura J. Snyder shows how friendship worked to spur the men on to greater accomplishments, and how it enabled them to transform science and help create the modern world. "The lives and works of these men come across as fit for Masterpiece Theatre.” —Wall Street Journal "Snyder succeeds famously in evoking the excitement, variety and wide-open sense of possibility of the scientific life in 19th-century Britain...splendidly evoked in this engaging book.” —American Scientist "This fine book is as wide-ranging and anecdotal, as excited and exciting, as those long-ago Sunday morning conversations at Cambridge. The Philosophical Breakfast Club forms a natural successor to Jenny Uglow’s The Lunar Men...and Richard Holmes’s The Age of Wonder.” —Washington Post

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0767930495

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Eye of the Beholder: Johannes Vermeer, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, and the Reinvention of Seeing

By: Laura J. Snyder

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Eye of the Beholder: Johannes Vermeer, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, and the Reinvention of Seeing

By: Laura J. Snyder

The remarkable story of how an artist and a scientist in seventeenth-century Holland transformed the way we see the world. On a summer day in 1674, in the small Dutch city of Delft, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek—a cloth salesman, local bureaucrat, and self-taught natural philosopher—gazed through a tiny lens set into a brass holder and discovered a never-before imagined world of microscopic life. At the same time, in a nearby attic, the painter Johannes Vermeer was using another optical device, a camera obscura, to experiment with light and create the most luminous pictures ever beheld. “See for yourself!” was the clarion call of the 1600s. Scientists peered at nature through microscopes and telescopes, making the discoveries in astronomy, physics, chemistry, and anatomy that ignited the Scientific Revolution. Artists investigated nature with lenses, mirrors, and camera obscuras, creating extraordinarily detailed paintings of flowers and insects, and scenes filled with realistic effects of light, shadow, and color. By extending the reach of sight the new optical instruments prompted the realization that there is more than meets the eye. But they also raised questions about how we see and what it means to see. In answering these questions, scientists and artists in Delft changed how we perceive the world. In Eye of the Beholder, Laura J. Snyder transports us to the streets, inns, and guildhalls of seventeenth-century Holland, where artists and scientists gathered, and to their studios and laboratories, where they mixed paints and prepared canvases, ground and polished lenses, examined and dissected insects and other animals, and invented the modern notion of seeing. With charm and narrative flair Snyder brings Vermeer and Van Leeuwenhoek—and the men and women around them—vividly to life. The story of these two geniuses and the transformation they engendered shows us why we see the world—and our place within it—as we do today. Eye of the Beholder was named "A Best Art Book of the Year" by Christie's and "A Best Read of the Year" by New Scientist in 2015.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393246523

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9780393246520

Teaching Recent Global History

Dialogues Among Historians, Social Studies Teachers and Students

By: Diana B. Turk,Laura J. Dull,Robert Cohen,Michael R. Stoll

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Teaching Recent Global History

Dialogues Among Historians, Social Studies Teachers and Students

By: Diana B. Turk,Laura J. Dull,Robert Cohen,Michael R. Stoll

Teaching Recent Global History explores innovative ways to teach world history, beginning with the early 20th century. The authors’ unique approach unites historians, social studies teachers, and educational curriculum specialists to offer historically rich, pedagogically innovative, and academically rigorous lessons that help students connect with and deeply understand key events and trends in recent global history. Highlighting the best scholarship for each major continent, the text explores the ways that this scholarship can be adapted by teachers in the classroom in order to engage and inspire students. Each of the eight main chapters highlights a particularly important event or theme, which is then complemented by a detailed discussion of a particular methodological approach. Key features include: • An overarching narrative that helps readers address historical arguments; • Relevant primary documents or artifacts, plus a discussion of a particular historical method well-suited to teaching about them; • Lesson plans suitable for both middle and secondary level classrooms; • Document-based questions and short bibliographies for further research on the topic. This invaluable book is ideal for any aspiring or current teacher who wants to think critically about how to teach world history and make historical discussions come alive for students.

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Routledge

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1136638350

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Reforming Philosophy

A Victorian Debate on Science and Society

By: Laura J. Snyder

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Reforming Philosophy

A Victorian Debate on Science and Society

By: Laura J. Snyder

The Victorian period in Britain was an “age of reform.” It is therefore not surprising that two of the era’s most eminent intellects described themselves as reformers. Both William Whewell and John Stuart Mill believed that by reforming philosophy—including the philosophy of science—they could effect social and political change. But their divergent visions of this societal transformation led to a sustained and spirited controversy that covered morality, politics, science, and economics. Situating their debate within the larger context of Victorian society and its concerns, Reforming Philosophy shows how two very different men captured the intellectual spirit of the day and engaged the attention of other scientists and philosophers, including the young Charles Darwin. Mill—philosopher, political economist, and Parliamentarian—remains a canonical author of Anglo-American philosophy, while Whewell—Anglican cleric, scientist, and educator—is now often overlooked, though in his day he was renowned as an authority on science. Placing their teachings in their proper intellectual, cultural, and argumentative spheres, Laura Snyder revises the standard views of these two important Victorian figures, showing that both men’s concerns remain relevant today. A philosophically and historically sensitive account of the engagement of the major protagonists of Victorian British philosophy, Reforming Philosophy is the first book-length examination of the dispute between Mill and Whewell in its entirety. A rich and nuanced understanding of the intellectual spirit of Victorian Britain, it will be welcomed by philosophers and historians of science, scholars of Victorian studies, and students of the history of philosophy and political economy.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226767353

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Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Conduct Disorder at School

By: Tammy L. Hughes,Laura M. Crothers,Shane R. Jimerson

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Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Conduct Disorder at School

By: Tammy L. Hughes,Laura M. Crothers,Shane R. Jimerson

Youth violence and aggression continue to give concern throughout society. This book bridges the gap between science and practice, providing school professionals with the information they need to coordinate efforts and enhance communication between parents, other educators, administrators, and social services providers. In addition, it offers guidance on the interventions that are likely to be most effective in meeting the unique needs of youths with conduct disorder.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387743952

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Child Development: An Active Learning Approach

An Active Learning Approach

By: Laura E. Levine,Joyce Munsch

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Child Development: An Active Learning Approach

An Active Learning Approach

By: Laura E. Levine,Joyce Munsch

Although the field of child and adolescent development seems to be an easy one in which to provide active learning opportunities to students, few textbooks currently exist that actually do this.

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SAGE

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141296850X

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Gibsons & Orrs: Pioneer Families

By: Laura Wayland-Smith Hatch

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Gibsons & Orrs: Pioneer Families

By: Laura Wayland-Smith Hatch

The descendants of Alexander & Elizabeth Votah Gibson and William Orr. Many of the descendants who settled in Fremont County, Iowa, are traced to the present, including biographies and photographs when available. Also included in the book is documentation of one branch of the William & Keziah Snead Keyser family.

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Lulu.com

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1329877713

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Child Development

An Active Learning Approach

By: Laura E. Levine,Joyce Munsch

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Child Development

An Active Learning Approach

By: Laura E. Levine,Joyce Munsch

In the Third Edition of the topically organized Child Development: An Active Learning Approach, authors Laura E. Levine and Joyce A. Munsch invite students to take an active journey toward understanding the latest findings from the field of child development. Using robust pedagogical tools built into the chapter narratives, students are challenged to confront myths and misconceptions, participate in real-world activities with children and independently, and utilize video resources and research tools to pursue knowledge and develop critical thinking skills on their own. This new edition covers the latest findings on developmental neuroscience, positive youth development, the role of fathers, and more, with topics of diversity and culture integrated throughout. More than a textbook, this one-of-a-kind resource will continue to serve students as they go on to graduate studies, to work with children and adolescents professionally, and to care for children of their own.

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SAGE Publications

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1506367593

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Reforming Philosophy

A Victorian Debate on Science and Society

By: Laura J. Snyder

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Reforming Philosophy

A Victorian Debate on Science and Society

By: Laura J. Snyder

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University of Chicago Press

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Active Control of Noise and Vibration

By: Colin Hansen,Scott Snyder,Xiaojun Qiu,Laura Brooks,Danielle Moreau

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Active Control of Noise and Vibration

By: Colin Hansen,Scott Snyder,Xiaojun Qiu,Laura Brooks,Danielle Moreau

Integrating active control of both sound and vibration, this comprehensive two-volume set combines coverage of fundamental principles with the most recent theoretical and practical developments. The authors explain how to design and implement successful active control systems in practice and detail the pitfalls one must avoid to ensure a reliable and stable system. Extensively revised, updated, and expanded throughout, the second edition reflects the advances that have been made in algorithms, DSP hardware, and applications since the publication of the first edition.

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CRC Press

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1482234009

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Food & Beverage Market Place, Volume 3

Brokers/Wholesalers/Importer, Etc

By: Laura Mars

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Food & Beverage Market Place, Volume 3

Brokers/Wholesalers/Importer, Etc

By: Laura Mars

This information-packed 3-volume set is the most powerful buying and marketing guide for the U.S. food and beverage industry. Anyone involved in the food and beverage industry needs this "industry bible" on their desk to build important contacts and develop critical research data that can make for successful business growth. This up-to-date edition boasts thousands of new companies, updates and enhancements; 16 Industry Group Indexes-the fastest way to find business-building contacts; more product categories than ever-over 10,000; 45,000 Companies in 8 different Industry Groups: Manufacturers, Equipment Suppliers, Transportation, Warehouses, Wholesalers, Brokers, Importers, Exporters; Over 80,000 Key Executives; Better Organization for Third Party Logistics Listings include detailed Contact Information, Sales Volumes, Key Contacts, Brand & Product Information, Packaging Details and so much more. Food & Beverage Market Place is available as a three-volume printed set, a subscription-based Online Database via the Internet, as well as mailing lists and a licensable database.

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1592374263

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9781592374267

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

By: Robert J. Means, Jr.,George Rodgers,Bertil Glader,Daniel A. Arber,Frederick R. Appelbaum,Angela Dispenzieri,Todd A. Fehniger,Laura Michaelis,John P. Leonard

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Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

By: Robert J. Means, Jr.,George Rodgers,Bertil Glader,Daniel A. Arber,Frederick R. Appelbaum,Angela Dispenzieri,Todd A. Fehniger,Laura Michaelis,John P. Leonard

Comprehensive in scope and thoroughly up to date, Wintrobe’s Clinical Hematology, 15th Edition, combines the biology and pathophysiology of hematology as well as the diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered hematological disorders. Editor-in-chief Dr. Robert T. Means, Jr., along with a team of expert section editors and contributing authors, provide authoritative, in-depth information on the biology and pathophysiology of lymphomas, leukemias, platelet destruction, and other hematological disorders as well as the procedures for diagnosing and treating them. Packed with more than 1,500 tables and figures throughout, this trusted text is an indispensable reference for hematologists, oncologists, residents, nurse practitioners, and pathologists.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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197518470X

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Transplanting Care

Shifting Commitments in Health and Care in the United States

By: Laura L. Heinemann

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Transplanting Care

Shifting Commitments in Health and Care in the United States

By: Laura L. Heinemann

The sudden call, the race to the hospital, the high-stakes operation—the drama of transplant surgery is well known. But what happens before and after the surgery? In Transplanting Care, Laura L. Heinemann examines the daily lives of midwestern organ transplant patients and those who care for them, from pretransplant preparations through to the long posttransplant recovery. Heinemann points out that as efforts to control healthcare costs gain urgency—and as new surgical techniques, drug therapies, and home medical equipment advance—most of the transplant process now takes place at home, among kin. Indeed, the transplant system effectively depends on unpaid care labor, typically provided by spouses, parents, siblings, and others. Drawing on scores of interviews with patients, relatives, and healthcare professionals, Heinemann follows a variety of patients and loved ones as they undertake this uncertain and strenuous “transplant journey.” She also shows how these home-based caregiving efforts take place within the larger economic and political context of a paucity of resources for patients and caregivers, who ultimately must surmount numerous obstacles. The author concludes that the many snags encountered by transplant patients and loved ones make a clear case for more comprehensive health and social policy that treats care as a necessarily shared public responsibility. An illuminating look at the long transplant journey, Transplanting Care also offers broader insight into how we handle infirmity in America—and how we might do a better job of doing so.

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Rutgers University Press

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0813574455

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The Philosophical Breakfast Club

Four Remarkable Friends Who Transformed Science and Changed the World

By: Laura J. Snyder

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Four Remarkable Friends Who Transformed Science and Changed the World

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Eye Of The Beholder

By: Laura J. Snyder

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Eye Of The Beholder

By: Laura J. Snyder

By the early 17th century the Scientific Revolution was well under way. Philosophers and scientists were throwing off the yoke of ancient authority to peer at nature and the cosmos through microscopes and telescopes. In October 1632, in the small town of Delft in the Dutch Republic, two geniuses were born who would bring about a seismic shift in the idea of what it meant to see the world. One was Johannes Vermeer, whose experiments with lenses and a camera obscura taught him how we see under different conditions of light and helped him create the most luminous works of art ever beheld. The other was Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, whose work with microscopes revealed a previously unimagined realm of minuscule creatures. By intertwining the biographies of these two men, Laura Snyder tells the story of a historical moment in both art and science that revolutionized how we see the world today.

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The Philosophical Breakfast Club

The Philosophical Breakfast Club

Eye of the Beholder: Johannes Vermeer, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, and the Reinvention of Seeing

Eye of the Beholder: Johannes Vermeer, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, and the Reinvention of Seeing

Teaching Recent Global History

Teaching Recent Global History

Reforming Philosophy

Reforming Philosophy

Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Conduct Disorder at School

Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Conduct Disorder at School

Child Development: An Active Learning Approach

Child Development: An Active Learning Approach

Gibsons & Orrs: Pioneer Families

Gibsons & Orrs: Pioneer Families

Child Development

Child Development

Reforming Philosophy

Reforming Philosophy

Active Control of Noise and Vibration

Active Control of Noise and Vibration

Food & Beverage Market Place, Volume 3

Food & Beverage Market Place, Volume 3

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

Transplanting Care

Transplanting Care

The Philosophical Breakfast Club

The Philosophical Breakfast Club

Eye Of The Beholder

Eye Of The Beholder

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