From classical to hard rock, and jazz to hip hop, music is constantly evolving, but many of the basics have stayed the same. Understanding these basics is key to becoming a successful musician and well-rounded music lover. Music Theory 101 covers everything novice musicians and lifelong learners need to know, including: -How to read sheet music -Understanding the construction of chords a…
The first contemporary translation of the 1,000-year-old text at the foundation of modern medicine and biology • Presents the actual words of Avicenna translated directly from the original Arabic, removing the inaccuracies and errors of most translators • Explains current medical interpretations and ways to apply Avicenna’s concepts today, particularly for individualized medicine …
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the man considered by many to be the founding father of modern electrical technology. Among Tesla’s creations were the channeling of a…
Twenty years ago I worked on an advisory report on the effectiveness of various tobacco control policy measures, commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Health1 as part of the process of presenting a revised Tobacco Act to the parliament (Willemsen, De Zwart, & Mooy, 1998). Soon after the report was finished I attended the World Conference on Tobacco or Health in Beijing, where I sp…
This anthology comprises written versions as well as extended case studies of talks from the international two-day workshop “Architectonics of Game Worlds—On Aesthetics and Mechanics, Spaces and Places, Rhythms and Philosophies” at the University of Cologne in March 2019. The contributors do not only come from across Europe but also cover diverse research disciplines thro…
As the Arctic is getting warmer, ice at sea and on land is melting. Great powers appear ready to conflict over resources appearing from under the ice. Science tells us about this climatic thaw already happening; much commentary and great power strategies want us to believe that a geopolitical freeze is inevitable. Either way, the Arctic region we have known since the end of the Cold …
A study of the new scientific understanding of consciousness and the mind as a fifth dimension of reality • Introduces the existence of a fifth dimension--one of mind--an inner- or hyperspace where time is transcended • Shows how the barrier of the speed of light is actually a gateway demarking the fifth dimension Since the introduction of Descartes’ dualism in the seventeenth ce…
True to its name, this guide covers all of St. Petersburg's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use top 10 lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for St. Petersburg will lead you straight to the best attractions this city has to offer, from the Winter Palace of the Russian royal family to the Hermitage Museum. Expert travel w…
Tobacco has been with mankind for millennia. Yet, its expansion as a trade itemfor personal use dates to the sixteenth century and the arrival of the Europeans to theAmericas. In the twentieth century, scientists concluded that tobacco use is detri-mental to the health of its users. Tobacco has been identified by the World HealthOrganisation (WHO) as one of the four major risk factors that cont…
Disasters happen with appalling frequency in our world, resulting in death, injury, destruction, disruption and economic loss that can set back the development efforts of affected countries by decades. Disasters from natural hazards are growing at a rapid rate for several reasons. Population growth, migration and urbanisation are all leading to the poorest, most vulnerable, people …
Introducing Italian culture and people through the medium of the language used today, Basic Italian: A Grammar and Workbook provides readers with the basic tools to express themselves in a wide variety of situations. Presenting twenty-three individual grammar points in lively and realistic contexts, Basic Italian is an accessible reference grammar with related exercises in one, easy to follo…
Bringing together the latest research on megalithic monuments throughout the world, 150 researchers offer 72 articles, providing a region-by region account in their specialist areas, and a summary of the current state of knowledge. Highlighting salient themes, the book is vital to anyone interested in the phenomenon of megalithic monumentality.
The Korean Peninsula and the Korean people have survived and struggled through more than their fair share of great conflicts, invasions and power struggles, dating back to the Mongol invasions in the thirteenth century. The Korean War (1950–53) continues to be remembered on both sides of the Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) and with increasing significance, as relations between the Republic of…
This volume, a follow up to Reimagining Science Education in the Anthropocene (2021), continues a transdisciplinary conversation around reconceptualizing science education in the era of the Anthropocene. Drawing educators from many walks of life and areas of practice together in a creative work that helps reorient science education toward the problems and peculiarities associated with this cont…
Climate change is perhaps the greatest threat to humanity today and plays out as a cruel engine of myriad forms of injustice, violence and destruction. The effects of climate change from human-made emissions of greenhouse gases are devastating and accelerating; yet are uncertain and uneven both in terms of geography and socio-economic impacts. Emerging from the dynamics of capitalism since the …
The latest report of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concludes that the world faces serious threats to its food supply. Reaching the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)'s goal to eradicate hunger and ensuring food security is only possible if we work together in partnership. Only through effective collaboration with governments, civil society, p…
At the request of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishop, a working group of priests and laity studied the programmes of priestly formation operative in the country. Almost all the members of the group had already been involved in the formation of priests or religious. Some of them had also been speciallu trained in the area of human growth and development or in the helping profession. The…