When our grown kids were little, we read and read and read to them. Books galore. Sometimes my imagination was necessary so I told them about adventures of a bubblegum family in bubblegum land and all the amazing bubblegum sights they saw. I invite you and your kids to open your 'bubblegum' imaginations to these stories too!John MacLennan

A lively journey through the brain's inner workings from "one of the world's leading cognitive neuroscientists" ( The Wall Street Journal).Human intelligence builds sprawling cities, vast cornfields, and complex microchips. It takes us from the atom to the limits of the universe. How does the biological brain, a collection of billions of cells, enable us to do things no other species can do?In this book, neuroscientist John Duncan offers an adventure...

"Travels in Western Africa" by John Duncan is an insightful account of his explorations in the region during the mid-19th century. The book captures the rich cultural tapestry and diverse landscapes of Western Africa, as Duncan navigates through various territories, documenting his experiences and observations. His narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the people he encounters, their customs, and the challenges faced during his travels. This work serves as both a travelogue and a ...

"Travels in Western Africa" by John Duncan is a captivating account of his explorations in the region during the mid-19th century. This volume, the second in a two-part series, delves into the rich cultures, diverse landscapes, and the challenges faced by travelers in Western Africa. Duncan's observations provide a unique perspective on the social and economic conditions of the time, as well as the interactions between European explorers and local populations. His vivid descriptions and de...

In "Travels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846: From the Kingdom of Dahomey to Adofoodia," John Duncan offers a vivid and detailed account of his journey through the intricate landscapes and vibrant cultures of Western Africa. The narrative is characterized by a keen observational style, intertwining rich descriptions of local customs, geographical features, and the socio-political dynamics he encountered. Duncan's travelogue not only enlightens readers on the regions visited but also situat...

In "Travels in Western Africa in 1845 & 1846," John Duncan presents a vivid and detailed account of his explorations through the coastal regions of Whydah and the Kingdom of Dahomey. Written in a robust, descriptive narrative style, the text captures not only the lush landscapes and complex cultures of West Africa but also the socio-political dynamics of the time. Duncan's observations, infused with ethnographic detail and personal reflection, lend an invaluable perspective to the literary...

The History of Literature, as a separate branch of the history of civilization, is of comparatively recent origin; the first work on the subject in any language dating no further back than the sixteenth century, and being little more than a crude catalogue of authors and their books. Yet who can deny the great importance of such history? When studied in connection with illustrative extracts from the masterpieces of which it treats, it furnishes a key to the intellectual development of our ...

Down the Mast Road is a historical fiction written by John M. Duncan and originally published in 1956. This new edition was published in 2016 by the Lee, New Hampshire Heritage Commission to mark the 250th anniversary of the town. The text was transcribed from the original book by Scott Bugbee. Fourteen-year-old Obadiah Merritt is living at home in Lee, New Hampshire with his mother Patience and their slave Pluvius, while Obadiah’s father is away in New Jersey involved with the Revolutiona...

Recently the writing bug bit hard and I fulfilled a commitment two decades in realizing. When our now grown kids were little, we read and read and read to them. I told them about adventures of a bubblegum family in bubblegum land and the amazing sights they saw. Now, finally, I invite you and your kids to open your imaginations to these stories too, as I roll out a series.This second book finds our bubblegum friends enjoying winter and christmas activities.

Wit and wisdom . . . and engineering.Engineers create models of natural processes in order to build the world we live in. Resonance, natural frequency, design, controls—no one understands the physical world like an engineer.But can engineering tell us anything about human nature?In this short and witty book, author J L Duncan explores the analogues between human behaviour and physical processes. Do individuals have a natural frequency? Can we be predicted and modifi...

From the Alcatraz East Crime Museum and Jack the Ripper guided tours to the Phnom Penh killing fields, ‘dark tourism’ is now a multi-million-pound global industry. Even in the most pleasant tourist destinations, underlying harms are constantly perpetuated, affecting both consumers and those who work or live around such tourist hotspots. Highlighting 50 travel destinations across six continents, expert criminologists, psychologists and historians explore the past and contemporary issues whi...

The big questions of our lives bring fierce debates. Right and wrong. Freedom and responsibility. Women and men. Democracy and justice. Ambition and fulfilment. Where do answers lie in a mind that produces the many sides and needs of humanity?In The Animal and the Thinker, pioneering neuroscientist John Duncan lays out the principles, strengths and weaknesses of two sides of ourselves. One side ...