Although they are relative latecomers on the evolutionary scene, having emerged only 135?170 million years ago, angiosperms—or flowering plants—are the most diverse and species-rich group of seed-producing land plants, comprising more than 15,000 genera and over 350,000 species. Not only are they a model group for studying the patterns and processes of evolutionary diversification, they also play major roles in our economy, diet, and courtship rituals, producing our fruits, legumes, and gr...

Phenomenological sociology and ethnomethodology have many adherents and practitioners throughout the world. The international character of interest in these two areas is exemplified by the scholars from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States who contributed to this collection. Together they exemplify the kinds of theoretical and research issues that arise in seeking to explore the social world in ways that respect what Edmund Husserl referred to as ...

The extraordinary life of Berhane Woldegabriel, Eritrean teacher, journalist and bridge-builder.Berhane Woldegabriel was an Eritrean refugee who settled in the UK for the last thirty years of his life. He became a dedicated peacemaker, using his great political understanding and interpersonal skills to build bridges both amongst his own Eritrean people, and within wider communities.Berhane was a universalist who loved people regardless of nationality and cr...

THERE WAS AN ENDLESS SKY is a story of growing up in Saskatchewan, Canada, in the thirties, and through the war years and beyond. It was a great experience for a boy. The hardships imposed by draught, depression, deprivation, and the early death of his father were kept away from him as much as possible by a great mother whose strength, inspiration, and love made it possible for him to gather thousands of warm and happy memories, to reach for the stars, and to plant the seed of an ...

"In today's workplaces we work harder and longer, labouring under the illusion that this will bring us more wealth. As this myth becomes increasingly preposterous, it's time to understand why we believe in it, and where it came from.The Death of Homo Economicus explores the origin of this oppressive myth, in order to destroy it. The story begins with the creation of a fake persona labelled the 'dollar-hunting man', invented by economists Adam Smith and Friedrich Hayek. Today, this ...

In today's workplaces we work harder and longer, labouring under the illusion that this will bring us more wealth. As this myth becomes increasingly preposterous, it's time to understand why we believe in it, and where it came from.The Death of Homo Economicus explores the origin of this oppressive myth, in order to destroy it. The story begins with the creation of a fake persona labelled the 'dollar-hunting man', invented by economists Adam Smith and Friedrich Hayek. Today, this p...

A life on two wheels, Peter takes us on a deeply personal journey through life’s twists, turns, and unexpected detours. From riding stories, and self-discovery into one unforgettable ride. Whether you’re a seasoned biker, a fan of travel & adventure books, or someone curious about how motorcycles shape lives and perspectives, this heartfelt narrative delivers raw honesty and sharp wit.In this compelling non-fiction motorcyc...

All of your best intentions will fail without the energy to execute them. Become more energetic: biologically and psychologically.Want to create new habits? Become more disciplined? Change your life in any way whatsoever? Strategy comes later. First and foremost, you need the energy to take these challenges on. Learn to become your own battery.Fix fatigue, laziness, apathy, and sloth.Endless Energy is a guide to bec...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a future where technological advancements have transformed society, humanity teeters on the brink of unprecedented progress and destruction. Dario Cox, a courageous space explorer, finds himself at the heart of a perilous mission to thwart the malevolent plans of President Hugh Paal and his Central Army. Paal's ambition to wield antigravitational technology threatens global peace, pushing Cox and his...

In the publicity surrounding global warming, climate scientists are usually the experts consulted by the media. We rarely hear from geologists, who for almost two hundred years have been studying the history of Earth's dramatic and repeated climate revolutions, as revealed in the evidence of rocks and landscapes. This book, written by a geologist, describes the important contributions that geology has made to our understanding of climate change. What emerges is a much more complex and nuan...

You never get a second chance to make a first impression – but it’s amazing how many so-called professionals play fast and loose with their reputations. It’s no longer down to word-of-mouth – the worldwide web spreads information round the world in seconds.If you’re in business you need take the steps that will protect your reputation – as well as taking advantage of the means to enhance it. If you have staff, clients and suppliers, you’ll also want to be aware of what they are say...

The mercurial, self-mythologizing novelist and journalist Joseph Roth, author of the twentieth-century masterpiece The Radetzky March, was the finest observer and chronicler of his age.Endless Flight travels with Roth from his childhood in the town of Brody on the eastern edge of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to an unsettled life spent roaming Europe between the wars, including spells in Vienna, Paris, and Berlin. His decline mirrored the collapse o...