This heavily revised third edition of an award-winning text offers a keen insight into the development of scientific thought in early modern Europe. Including coverage of the central scientific figures of the time, including Copernicus, Kelper, Galileo, Newton and Bacon, this book provides a comprehensive overview of how the Scientific Revolution happened and why. Highlighting Europe's colonial and trade expansion in the sixteenth and 17th centuries, Peter Dear traces the revolution in scientific thought that changed the natural world from something to be contemplated into something to be used. This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Early Modern history, European history, history of medicine, history of science and technology and the history and philosophy of science. The first edition was the winner of the Watson Davis and Helen Miles Davis Prize of the History of Science Society. New to this Edition: - Greater treatment of alchemy and associated craft activities, to reflect ongoing new scholarship - More focus on geographical issues, especially relating to Spain and its New World territories, as well as Eastern Europe, but also further afield in Islamic territories including the Ottoman Empire, and South and East Asia - New material on the themes of 'science and religion', gender and class - More extensive treatment of the relationship in this period of medicine to the various sciences and especially to new natural philosophies - Incorporation of new scholarship throughout - A whole chapter dedicated to Francis Bacon - Further discussion of the gendered elements of natural philosophy - A brand new historiographical essay
Scientific Practices in European History, 1200–1800 presents and situates a collection of extracts from both widely known texts by such figures as Copernicus, Newton, and Lavoisier, and lesser known but significant items, all chosen to provide a perspective on topics in social, cultural and intellectual history and to illuminate the concerns of the early modern period. The selection of extracts highlights the emerging technical preoccupations of this period, while the accompanying introductions and annotations make these occasionally complex works accessible to students and non-specialists. The book follows a largely chronological sequence and helps to locate scientific ideas and practices within broader European history. The primary source materials in this collection stand alone as texts in themselves, but in illustrating the scientific components of early modern societies they also make this book ideal for teachers and students of European history.
Although the Scientific Revolution has long been regarded as the beginning of modern science, there has been little consensus about its true character. While the application of mathematics to the study of the natural world has always been recognized as an important factor, the role of experiment has been less clearly understood. Peter Dear investigates the nature of the change that occurred during this period, focusing particular attention on evolving notions of experience and how these developed into the experimental work that is at the center of modern science. He examines seventeenth-century mathematical sciences—astronomy, optics, and mechanics—not as abstract ideas, but as vital enterprises that involved practices related to both experience and experiment. Dear illuminates how mathematicians and natural philosophers of the period—Mersenne, Descartes, Pascal, Barrow, Newton, Boyle, and the Jesuits—used experience in their argumentation, and how and why these approaches changed over the course of a century. Drawing on mathematical texts and works of natural philosophy from all over Europe, he describes a process of change that was gradual, halting, sometimes contradictory—far from the sharp break with intellectual tradition implied by the term "revolution.
This thoroughly revised third edition of an award-winning book offers a keen insight into how the Scientific Revolution happened and why. Covering central scientific figures, including Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, and Bacon, this new edition features: • Greater treatment of alchemy and associated craft activities to reflect trends in current scholarship • Extended material on Francis Bacon • A new historiographical essay Reflecting on the origins of scientific practice in early modern Europe, Peter Dear traces the revolution in thought that changed the natural world from something to be contemplated into something to be used. Concise and readable, this book is ideal for students who are studying the Scientific Revolution and its impact on the early modern world. The first edition was the winner of the Watson Davis and Helen Miles Davis Prize of the History of Science Society.
Sir Peter Ustinov's beautifully crafted autobiography is told with exquisite wit and insight. From his birth in April 1921, it spans his extraordinary career as actor, playwright, film star and director, confirming his early belief that he is 'irrevocably betrothed to laughter'. Ustinov's renowned gift for mimicry is exploited to the full in Dear Me. Eccentric relatives, school masters, sergeant majors and manic Hollywood moguls are all brought unforgettably to life.
Throughout the history of the Western world, science has possessed an extraordinary amount of authority and prestige. And while its pedestal has been jostled by numerous evolutions and revolutions, science has always managed to maintain its stronghold as the knowing enterprise that explains how the natural world works: we treat such legendary scientists as Galileo, Newton, Darwin, and Einstein with admiration and reverence because they offer profound and sustaining insight into the meaning of the universe. In The Intelligibility of Nature, Peter Dear considers how science as such has evolved and how it has marshaled itself to make sense of the world. His intellectual journey begins with a crucial observation: that the enterprise of science is, and has been, directed toward two distinct but frequently conflated ends—doing and knowing. The ancient Greeks developed this distinction of value between craft on the one hand and understanding on the other, and according to Dear, that distinction has survived to shape attitudes toward science ever since. Teasing out this tension between doing and knowing during key episodes in the history of science—mechanical philosophy and Newtonian gravitation, elective affinities and the chemical revolution, enlightened natural history and taxonomy, evolutionary biology, the dynamical theory of electromagnetism, and quantum theory—Dear reveals how the two principles became formalized into a single enterprise, science, that would be carried out by a new kind of person, the scientist. Finely nuanced and elegantly conceived, The Intelligibility of Nature will be essential reading for aficionados and historians of science alike.
(This is the black & white edition.) When Peter Kreitler discovered a stack of neatly preserved letters from his grandfather to his mother, he realized how much the advice they contained had shaped his wonderful mom. The discovery also got him thinking about the letters he had saved since his ordination to the priesthood in 1970. At the heart of Dear Father Peter is a selection of those letters charting the many stages of Kreitler's almost five-decade career as a priest and environmental advocate. These letters and Kreitler's commentaries on them are brimming with lessons for all of us who comprise what he calls "the priesthood of all believers." He shares the guidance of family and friends who mentored him and the relationships and points of intersection that he forged with parishioners old and young, as well as with celebrities and politicians. Kreitler doesn't shy away from the criticism he received either, since the messages in those negative letters influenced him also.Dear Father Peter highlights the foundational themes of his extraordinary life: his commitment to being a "pastor first," who serves his community with creativity, acceptance, and dependable, caring presence; his prophetic call to save our fragile island home; the imperative of mutual respect and tolerance of all people; and the lessons we can learn from people of all ages, especially the youngest among us. Dear Father Peter is at once an unflinching and authentic autobiography, a tribute to those who shape and teach us, and a testimony to the simple but supremely powerful gift of being present for others. Dear Father Peter encourages us to resurrect the art and discipline of letter writing; we would do well to heed this timeless counsel.
When writer and historian Peter Wells found a cache of family letters amongst his elderly mother's effects, he realised that he had the means of retracing the history of a not-untypical family swept out to New Zealand during the great nineteenth-century human diaspora from Britain. His family experienced the war against Te Kooti, the Boer War, the Napier earthquake of 1931 and the Depression. They rose from servant status to the comforts of the middle class. There was army desertion, suicide, adultery, AIDS, secrets and lies. There was also success, prosperity and social status. In digging deep into their stories, examining letters from the past and writing a letter to the future, Peter Wells constructs a novel and striking way to view the history of Pakeha New Zealanders.
Karin was helping her grandmother move when, in the midst of packing, she discovers a sex encyclopedia. Her grandmother takes the book and mutters: "It is better to turn your back on certain books." The discovery of the encyclopedia brings to light her grandmother's past secret love affair, which grew out of her desire for freedom within marriage. The novella Dear Paul is a story about three generations of women. Peter Frederiks (1941) has written articles and books on innovations in education, on which subject he has also published columns. He has finished courses at The New Trivium, the Writer's School, and the University. Today he writes children's stories and short stories.
A father offers his advice, opinions, and the many useful stories gleaned from his past experiences in order to help his beloved daughter not only survive, but thrive in the dangerous and unpredictable world of young adulthood. From the pen of a former abused child, drug addict, womanizing frat boy, and suicidal depressive, comes forth the emotionally stirring account of a young man's battle with crippling inner demons and his eventual road to enlightenment. Peter Greyson calls upon his wisdom as both father and school teacher to gently lead teenage girls through a maze of truth, deception, and adolescent uncertainty. Greyson's literary style sparkles with a youthful enthusiasm that will capture your heart and provide boundless inspiration. Dear Lilly is a survival guide that offers the brutally honest male perspective to young women struggling for answers to life's deepest questions. Topics include: Boys lie What every guy wants from his girlfriend Tales from the drug world Everybody hurts High school exposed
Going through a rough time? Confused by God? Frustrated? Mad? Meet Job. As in Job from the Bible. He went through a lot too. Join Bible teacher Peter DeHaan in his captivating book Dear Theophilus Job: 40 Insights About Moving from Despair to Deliverance. Through it you will dive deep into the powerful and timeless story of Job. This fresh perspective encourages readers to envision Job's story as a screenplay waiting to be brought to life on stage or screen. As a 40-day Bible study, Dear Theophilus Job provides a thoughtful analysis of this foundational part of Scripture. This unique perspective reveals Job, his so-called friends, his wife, and even God in a new light. As the dialogue between Job and his friends unfolds, the drama, emotion, and underlying themes of faith and suffering are brought vividly to life. As Job grapples with loss, suffering, and ultimately restoration, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own lives and consider how they might respond to their own trials and tribulations. Explore the complex relationships and conversations between Job, God, Satan, and Job's friends. Then receive comfort from God’s concluding response. Dear Theophilus Job helps readers navigate the often-challenging text with clarity and insight. This Bible study is perfect for personal reflection or group study. Bonus sections enhance our understanding of key themes and passages in Isaiah. Dear Theophilus Job is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this classic biblical tale. Let’s embark on a journey of discovery and transformation to uncover the enduring lessons and truths within the pages of Job. Let the adventure begin. Get your copy of Dear Theophilus Job today. [This book has also been published as I Hope in Him.]
What can today’s church learn from the early church? Step into the world of Jesus’s first church with DEAR THEOPHILUS ACTS. In this insightful 40-day Bible study, teacher Peter DeHaan delves into the historical and spiritual significance of the book of Acts to provide valuable perspectives for today’s church. As we journey through the book of Acts, we embrace the compelling narrative of Jesus’s followers as they navigate the uncharted territory of spreading the gospel. Luke, a non-Jewish writer, offers a fresh perspective that can resonate with those on the outside looking in, much like many of us today. From the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to the trials and triumphs of the New Testament church, each day’s study offers a deep dive into the lessons and challenges faced by the early believers. Delve into topics such as church leadership, prayer, miracles, disagreements, and the power of the Holy Spirit. In this way, DEAR THEOPHILUS ACTS provides relevant insights that can inform and inspire modern-day believers in their faith journey. This Bible study is perfect for both personal reflection and group study. Bonus sections enhance your understanding of key themes and passages in Acts. Whether you’re a seasoned believer or a newcomer to the faith, DEAR THEOPHILUS ACTS offers a discerning view on the timeless truths found in the book of Acts and their relevance for today’s church. Join us on this transformative journey through the early church. Uncover the enduring legacy of Luke’s writing. And discover how we can impact others for Jesus in our own communities today. Get your copy of DEAR THEOPHILUS ACTS to begin your journey. [This book has also been published as Tongues of Fire.]
Marc Peter Keane, in his remarkable set of meditative explorations, Dear Cloud, asks what if we had the ability to act on our inner urge to experience life as another person, not just hypothetically, but to actually live their lives - to be that lonely man whose chance meeting in the high-desert changes his life forever, or the new-born babe amazed at its still unfathomed world? And not just other people, but to intimately experience the unique viewpoints of other forms of life on this planet - an ancient cedar struck by lightning, a cheetah out for blood. And going even further, to delve into the spirit of place and occupy the inanimate - a tide pool, the mirror surface of a pond. Mixing a devoted naturalist's awe with what seems almost shamanic insight, seasoned with inspired and delightfully wry big-picture matter-of-factness, Dear Cloud comprises fascinatingly detailed observations and unexpected realizations about the world we live in. These thoughts take the form of letters sent home by a shape-changing protagonist who slips seamlessly between various identities, experiencing both the profound physical solitariness of every existence, and paradoxically, their absolute interconnectedness.
Explore the Gospel of Luke like never before. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk alongside Jesus during his time on earth? In this insightful Bible study, you will discover the heart of Christ and the profound impact he had on those around him. Embark on a transformative 40-day journey through the book of Luke with DEAR THEOPHILUS, a captivating Bible study by Peter DeHaan. Through 40 key passages, delve deep into the life of Jesus, gaining fresh perspectives and practical insights that will shape your faith and transform your daily walk with God. From the moment of Jesus's arrival to his ultimate victory over death, each chapter of DEAR THEOPHILUS offers a thought-provoking exploration of Luke’s biography of Jesus. You'll witness the miracles, teachings, and profound moments of Jesus's life in a whole new light. Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding of the Bible or longing for a closer relationship with Jesus, this Bible study is a must-read. Embark on a spiritual journey that will renew your hope, strengthen your faith, and draw you closer to the heart of God. Discover the certainty of Christ's love and sacrifice for you as you immerse yourself in DEAR THEOPHILUS. Get ready to experience the timeless truths of the Gospel of Luke in a way that will leave you forever changed. This Bible study is perfect for both personal reflection and group study. Bonus sections enhance your understanding of key themes and passages in the book of Luke. Start your journey of discovery and embrace the life-transforming power of Jesus. Get your copy of DEAR THEOPHILUS today. [This book has also been published as That You May Know.]
Do you desire a fresh take on the Bible? Are you looking for a daily reading that won’t bore you to tears? Your search is over. The Dear Theophilus series explores Scripture like you’ve never seen before. In Dear Theophilus Books 1–5: Exploring Luke, Acts, Isaiah, Job, and the Minor Prophets, lifetime student of the Bible and ABibleADay founder, Peter DeHaan, PhD., digs deep into the beloved Gospel of Luke to unearth 40 thought-provoking gems that can inform your beliefs and transform your life. Next, he builds on that foundation by exploring 40 more jewels from the book of Acts. Then, he examines Isaiah, the Minor Prophets, and the book of Job for 120 more nuggets of gold. Part devotional. Part Bible study. No fluff. Totally life changing. In this book, you’ll discover: - The way Luke viewed God, and how his view might change your view - How Jesus’s followers in Acts met daily in people’s homes and public spaces, which ignited church growth - The parallels between the books of Isaiah and Revelation, about peace, woe, and salvation - The Minor Prophets’ place in the biblical timeline—because the Bible doesn’t list them chronologically - How the book of Job resembles a play and the way that can enlighten our understanding of suffering, Satan, and God’s sovereignty. Explore the powerful way the words of these books of the Bible can speak to you today, as you increase your understanding and grow in faith. In Dear Theophilus Books 1–5, you’ll encounter eye-opening insights from passages you thought were familiar. Find fresh truths as you gain a broader appreciation of what the Bible says and how that ancient book is still relevant for us today. Ideal for both individual and group study, these books includes Scripture references and questions inviting readers to go deeper. Get the Dear Theophilus Books 1–5 box set today to deepen your understanding of God.
The author was quite overwhelmed at the way the antique trade took Pook in Business to their hearts. Some wrote to him praising the accurate background of the book—Pook spent ten happy years in the game of polishing-rags to riches—albeit bemoaning certain TV programmes which have made the customers too knowledgeable for comfort. Pook lets us share in the thrills and nightmares of acquiring one’s first shop, and opening it to see if the public will actually pay money for the debris of the past. Readers will delight in his advice about how to buy antiques, both from the auction sales and privately, and how he finally solved that unique paradox of the trade—“Any fool can sell it, but it takes a smart operator to buy it.” We meet the whole range of customers familiar to all dealers, from the overseas bargain-hunter to the eccentric lady who has an obsession for filling her house with junk—not forgetting the perils of purchasing stock which is still very much on HP. In this connection Pook employs the beautiful Olga as a kind of financial bloodhound. For the dealer and layman alike Pook in Business is a treasure house of hilarious anecdotes which you will want to read time and again—and maybe give you an unexpected interest in attics, cellars and dustbins.
As life moved forward, Peter's contact with Mr. Musemeche faded, but the stories in this book recount childhood memories that would have been shared with Mr. Musemeche if he were still alive. In his reflective and moving book, i>Dear Mr. Musemeche, /i> Peter E. Mayeux captures the events, emotions, thoughts, and experiences that made his young life full, colorful, and worth living. Now, many years and miles removed, Peter tells his friend, Mr. Musemeche, observations about life, death, dangers, heartaches, disappointments, and triumphs that he never got to tell him in person. So travel along with Peter and Mr. Musemeche down memory lane and uncover the nostalgia of yesteryear in Peter E. Mayeux's letters to his childhood friend, i>Dear Mr. Musemeche./i
Want to learn more about the prophet Isaiah? How do his words from long ago apply to us today? Dig into Dear Theophilus, Isaiah: 40 Prophetic Insights about Jesus, Justice, and Gentiles. In this 40-day Bible study, step into the world of Isaiah, a prophet with a powerful message that still resonates today. In this beloved prophetic book, Isaiah delivers prophecies that not only speak to the near future of his people but also look forward to the coming of Jesus and the salvation he brings. But Isaiah doesn't just predict events. He challenges us in how we worship God and live our lives. Join Bible teacher Peter DeHaan on a journey of discovery into Isaiah’s prophecy. Let his words challenge and inspire us to live a life of true worship and to influence those around us. Although Isaiah’s key message was directed toward the Israelites, his words bring hope and comfort to a weary world today. Dear Theophilus, Isaiah reminds us that Jesus not only came to dwell among us, but is still our wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting father, and prince of peace. Dear Theophilus, Isaiah offers practical teaching and inspirational encouragement as we study the Old Testament prophecies of Isaiah and their connection to Jesus and how we live today. God tells his people back then—and us today—that their sacrifices and celebrations are meaningless because their hearts are not right with him. Instead, God desires practical action, like seeking justice, defending the oppressed, and helping those in need. This Bible study is perfect for personal reflection or group study. Bonus sections enhance our understanding of key themes and passages in Isaiah. As we delve into the teachings of Isaiah, we are forced to confront our own worship practices. Are we truly honoring God, or are we simply going through the motions? Are our actions making a difference in the world around us, or are they falling short of God's expectations? Discover more. Get your copy of Dear Theophilus, Isaiah today. [This book has also been published as For Unto Us.]
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