The first and most important learning experiences in a child’s life happen at home. Children learn from what they see, hear, and experience—and this starts as soon as they are born.The rich not only teach their kids smart money habits but they teach them that it’s okayto want to be rich, and that wealth is possible for anyone who thinks big enough. ”ABC for the Affluent Child will not only help your child develop affluent language, it will also help shape his or her thinking ...

The first and most important learning experiences in a child’s life happen at home. Children learn from what they see, hear, and experience—and this starts as soon as they are born.The rich not only teach their kids smart money habits but they teach them that it’s okayto want to be rich, and that wealth is possible for anyone who thinks big enough. ”ABC for the Affluent Child will not only help your child develop affluent language, it will also help shape his or her thinking ...

WE CAME FROM THE SEAFrom tidal estuaries to tropical reefs, saltwater has been central to evolution; the amniotic fluid of life itself. Vestiges of our salty origins can be found in the physiological makeup of land dwellers today, and marine chemistry still defines the boundaries of existence for most aquatic animals. But even as we rely upon the sea's life-giving properties, we have failed to protect it.Saltwater brings readers face to face with the secrets of the...

'Any writer who can evoke the existential sadness of a lonely cockroach, or make krill thrilling, or describe a snorkelling colleague being engulfed in a "gargantuan cetacean bum detonation" is a real gift to science communication ... thought-provoking' GuardianEverything you ever wanted to know about how animals live together, and what that means for usSome animal societies hold a mirror up to the human world: elephants hold funer...

Un libro che apre a una visione completamente nuova della vita naturale«Uno scrittore capace di evocare la tristezza esistenziale di una blatta solitaria, o di rendere il krill emozionante, o di descrivere un collega in immersione inghiottito da una megadetonazione intestinale cetacea è un dono per la comunicazione scientifica. Immensamente stimolante»The Guardian«Emozionante. Ward ha un talento naturale per la divulgaz...

'A future classic of popular science' Mail on Sunday'A dazzling account' Financial Times'Absorbing, surprising and at times profound. After reading this, reality will never be quite the same' Dave GoulsonOur senses are how we navigate the world: they help us recognise the expressions on a loved one's face, know whether fruit is ripe by its smell, or even sense a storm approaching through a sudden d...

Un viaggio alla scoperta della percezione.«Questo saggio ci fa accettare che le realtà altrui possano essere diverse, e ugualmente vere.»The Guardian«Combinando biologia, storia, sociologia e cultura, Ward scrive un libro di ampio respiro e molto coinvolgente.»The Observer«Illuminante e accessibile a tutti... fornisce un'infinità di informazioni e insegna anche la tolleranza e la ...

Our senses are at the heart of how we navigate the world. Whittling this high-powered and deliciously varied palette down to just five does a great disservice to the sensory experience, Sensational argues. In fact, we could have as many as fifty-three - and they could explain such mysteries as why we kiss, in what way music is a form of emotional currency, and how a dairy-rich diet strained initial Euro-Japanese relations.Ashley Ward embarks on a sensory expedition to answ...

Werewolves rule the night in urban fantasy, but everyone knows there are other were-creatures out there just as dangerous and deadly, if not as common, each with their own issues as they struggle to fit into—or prey upon—society. What about the were-goats? The were-crows and were-wasps?Here are seventeen stories of urban fantasy by today’s leading science fiction and fantasy authors that introduce you to some of those other were-creatures, the ones hiding in the dark background sha...

Why does the academic study of international relations have limited impact on the policy community? When research results are inconsistent, inconclusive, and contradictory, a lack of scholarly consensus discourages policy makers, the business community, and other citizens from trusting findings and conclusions from IR research. In New Directions for International Relations, Alex Mintz and Bruce Russett identify differences in methods of analysis as one cause of these problematic r...

Death.As mortals we long for those who have been separated from us by the veil of death. We venerate ancestors, known and unknown; we grieve for love ones lost; we ready ourselves for death, or fear it deeply as the ultimate unknown.In Hellenic tradition, the god who rules beyond the veil is called many things. Most often, He is referred to as Hades, a name also given to His realm. He is a somber god, for the most part, one too aware of the responsibilities He bears. But He...

Human-Animal Interactions (HAI) are a primary welfare interest to both animal scientists and practitioners. In zoos and aquariums, the study of Animal-Visitor Interactions (AVI), including both the impact of visitors on animals (the visitor effect) and the impact of animals on visitors (the visitor experience), have become a focus for understanding HAIs in zoos. The study of HAIs in zoos has grown to consider a number of factors, including animal-staff interactions and bonds, modern exhibi...