This anthology, designed for use in undergraduate courses in environmental ethics, includes new and classic readings by leading writers in the field, full-length case studies, and many short discussion cases. Introductions and discussion questions are provided for all the essays, with each chapter introduced by a summary of the issues and appropriate philosophic, historical and scientific background. Exploring ethical theory, environmental ethics, science and the environmental movement, Ea...

This Historical Essay is published by "History and Civilization Collection"."Of all the wonderful operations accomplished by the aid of electricity, none so completely mystifies the beholder as the action of the trolley car..."

This book presents the history of the automobile and its evolution.The 19th century is marked by unparalleled advances in science and its applications to the industrial arts. The automobile is looked upon as an ultra progressive idea. The records, however, show that the subject engrossed the attention of inventive minds many hundreds of years ago. In fact, as far back as the beginning of the thirteenth century a Franciscan monk named Roger Bacon prophesied that the day would come wh...

An insightful guidebook on bisexual identity interwoven with fearless testimony of bisexual activities striving for self-realization in a society built on the reductive axis of “gay/straight.”Even as the broader LGBT community enjoys political and societal advances in North America, the bisexual community still today contends with decades of misinformation stereotyping them as innately indecisive, self-loathing, and untrustworthy.Claiming the B in LGBT

This collection profiles understudied figures in the book and print trades of the eighteenth century. With an explicit focus on intervening in the critical history of the trades, this volume profiles seven women and three men, emphasising the broad range of material, cultural, and ideological work these people undertook. It offers a biographical introduction to each figure, placing them in their social, professional, and institutional settings. The collection considers varied print trade r...

This vintage book contains a complete and comprehensive guide to metal craft and jewellery making, with sections on gemstone-cutting and the proper identification of gem stones and gem minerals. Written in clear, plain language and full of and handy tips and invaluable information, this book is recommended for anyone with an interest in making jewellery, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this volume include: “Copper”, “Brass”, “Nick...

A controversial founding father. A man ready for a change. And a completely unique trip through Europe.In 1784, Thomas Jefferson was a broken man. Reeling from the loss of his wife and stung from a political scandal during the Revolutionary war, he needed to remake himself. Wandering through Europe, Jefferson saw and learned as much as he could, ultimately bringing his knowledge home to a young America. There, he would rise to power and shape a nation.More ...

Sara Agnes Rice Pryor's 'The Complete Works' is a literary masterpiece that showcases a variety of genres including fiction, poetry, and non-fiction essays. The book's literary style is characterized by its eloquent prose and insightful observations on society and human nature. Set in the 19th century, Pryor's work reflects the literary context of the time, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of the period. Readers will be drawn into Pryor's vivid storytelling and ...

Sara Agnes Rice Pryor's 'The Birth of the Nation' is a poignant historical account of the events leading up to the American Civil War, written in a descriptive and captivating style. The book delves into the political and social climate of the time, providing a detailed examination of the tensions between the North and the South. Pryor's writing paints a vivid picture of the complexities of the era, offering readers a valuable insight into the struggles and ideologies that shaped the natio...

In the throes of a convention full of geeks, Frog Jones told a story.That story is found in this book's foreword, but the key line from that story became the title of this anthology. The authors seized upon that line, much like an out-of-control bovine seizing its own halter, and stampeded into the volume you see before you.This is not just a comedy anthology. Nor is it horror, or romance, or literary, or…well, any one thing. Rather, it is all those things. Each story starts ...

18+These are not your childhood tales!Haunted by Darkness is a collection of eight Dark Fantasy Tales and Legends from the minds of Jena Baxter and Raven Williams. Experience the Darkness as you step further away from the Light.Raven's Tales:Fall into Darkness, A Realm Jumper Chronicles Origins Story:The darkness within brings a great downfall.Rise of the Dark Witch, A Realm Jumper Chronicles Origins Story: Sometimes a person is beyond redemp...

How analyzing scientific practices can alter debates on the relationship between science and realityNumerous scholarly works focus solely on scientific metaphysics or biological practice, but few attempt to bridge the two subjects. This volume, the latest in the Minnesota Studies in the Philosophy of Science series, explores what a scientific metaphysics grounded in biological practices could look like and how it might impact the way we investigate the world around...