Joe Gadway

Explore over two hundred original essays that bring together the many voices of American history, including literature, music, film, art, history, science, philosophy, political rhetoric and cultural creations of every kind. This new literary history unfolds in speeches, images, letters, and poetry, giving readers a kaleidoscopic view of what Made in America means. From Jackson Pollock and Carl Sandburg to hard-boiled detective fiction and Huckleberry Finn, this book is America singing and becoming something altogether different, plural, singular, and new.

Explore the wonders of the sky and discover the secrets of the weather with Weather for Dummies. From clouds to storms, this book takes you on an exciting journey through the Earth's atmosphere and the ways it behaves. Full of helpful photographs, illustrations, and explanations, you can easily visualize different weather types and relate them to the world around you. Learn how weather forecasts are made, what causes changes in weather, and even conduct at-home weather experiments. Perfect for any weather enthusiast, take this book outside and discover something new about the environment you live in.

Unlock the secrets to critical thinking with this insightful book. Following in the footsteps of great thinkers like Einstein, Plato, and Sherlock Holmes, you will learn the principles and shortcuts to decision-making that can improve your personal and professional life. Discover how to: gather information before making a snap judgement, question and challenge every fact and opinion (even your own), and become a detector of lies and cognitive biases. Perfect for anyone wanting to enhance their thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.

En el período que transcurrió desde su infancia hasta su muerte, PLATÓN (ca. 428-ca. 347 a.C.) conoció la decadencia de la grandeza ateniense, jalonada por numerosos y señalados episodios históricos que, junto con su reiterado fracaso político en Siracusa, influyeron poderosamente tanto en su actividad política como en su trabajo intelectual. LA REPÚBLICA presenta el modelo de ciudad donde domina la justicia frente al desorden, la confusión y la perversión; sin embargo, como señala Manuel Fernández-Galiano en la introducción al volumen, el diálogo no apunta a la construcción ideal de una sociedad perfecta de hombres perfectos, sino que es un «tratado de medicina política» con aplicación a los regímenes existentes en su tiempo.

Explore the history of Russia from the ninth century to present day through the eyes of Paul Bushkovitch. This engaging read is perfect for students, tourists, and general readers alike. Discover the enormous changes in the understanding of Russian history since the end of the Soviet Union in 1991, and how new material has affected previous conceptions of Russia's pre-revolutionary past. The book covers not only political events, but also developments in art, literature, and science, and provides context for famous cultural figures such as Chekhov, Tolstoy, and Mendeleev. Get a comprehensive overview of Russian history that goes beyond the surface-level prelude to Bolshevik power.

Explore the history of astronomy and the fascinating personalities that have shaped this field over time. From ancient celestial models to modern-day quantum theory, Coming of Age in the Milky Way provides a captivating tour of our universe. Join author Timothy Ferris as he shares the struggles, political and religious preconceptions, and groundbreaking discoveries of some of the greatest thinkers in astronomy. This classic book is a must-read for anyone interested in the wonders of space and the people who study it.

¿Cómo logró nuestra especie imponerse en la lucha por la existencia? ¿Por qué nuestros ancestros recolectores se unieron para crear ciudades y reinos? ¿Cómo llegamos a creer en dioses, en naciones o en los derechos humanos; a confiar en el dinero, en los libros o en las leyes? ¿Cómo acabamos sometidos a la burocracia, a los horarios y al consumismo? ¿Y cómo será el mundo en los milenios venideros? En De animales a dioses Yuval Noah Harari traza una breve historia de la humanidad, desde los primeros humanos que caminaron sobre la Tierra hasta los radicales y a veces devastadores avances de las tres grandes revoluciones que nuestra especie ha protagonizado: la cognitiva, la agrícola y la científica. A partir de hallazgos de disciplinas tan diversas como la biología, la antropología, la paleontología o la economía, Harari explora cómo las grandes corrientes de la historia han modelado nuestra sociedad, los animales y las plantas que nos rodean e incluso nuestras personalidades. ¿Hemos ganado en felicidad a medida que ha avanzado la historia? ¿Seremos capaces de liberar alguna vez nuestra conducta de la herencia del pasado? ¿Podemos hacer algo para influir en los siglos futuros? Audaz, ambicioso y provocador, este libro cuestiona todo lo que creíamos saber sobre el ser humano: nuestros orígenes, nuestras ideas, nuestras acciones, nuestro poder... y nuestro futuro.

Discover the hidden motives that drive human behavior in this eye-opening book. Our brains are wired not just to survive, but also to take social advantage by deceiving and deceiving ourselves. But why do we benefit from pretending otherwise? "The Elephant in the Brain" confronts our hidden motives head on and sheds light on the darker corners of our psyches. Explore why we laugh, why artists are sexy, and why we brag about travel. Learn how our hidden motives infect social institutions like Art, School, Charity, Medicine, Politics, and Religion, and how they upend political debate. Prepare to see yourself and the world in a whole new light.

Delve into the fascinating world of human perception and cognition with this collection of thought-provoking essays. Unified by a singular theme, the author explores the intricacies of the mind and challenges readers to question their own understanding of the world.

A must-read for educators facing the challenge of teaching their students how to distinguish fact from fiction in today's digital age. With the rise of citizen journalism, social media, and fake news, this book provides valuable tools and resources to help students evaluate information sources both in and out of the classroom.