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From two renowned scholars, an "enjoyable and intellectually stimulating" look at how metaphors shape our perceptions and actions ( Language).The now-classic Metaphors We Live By changed our understanding of metaphor and its role in language and the mind. Metaphor, the authors explain, is a fundamental mechanism of mind, one that allows us to use what we know about our physical and social experience to provide understanding of countless other subje...

Mark Johnson is one of the great thinkers of our time on how the body shapes the mind. This book brings together a selection of essays from the past two decades that build a powerful argument that any scientifically and philosophically satisfactory view of mind and thought must ultimately explain how bodily perception and action give rise to cognition, meaning, language, action, and values.A brief account of Johnson's own intellectual journey, through which we track some of the mos...

In American Bacon, Mark A. Johnson asks (and answers) a seemingly simple question: How has bacon overcome centuries of religious prohibition, cultural contempt, and dietary advice to become a twenty-first-century culinary and cultural powerhouse? Starting in early modern Britain and tracing the story of bacon through the colonial era, the Civil War, the Progressive Era, modern fad diets, and the emerging craft bacon industry, Johnson provides a new perspective on some familiar Ame...

Embark on a Journey through the Riches of Spanish: Your Comprehensive Path to FluencyImagine conversing with locals on a bustling street of Barcelona, deciphering the menu at an authentic tapas restaurant, and experiencing the soul-stirring literature of Gabriel García Márquez in its original form. All these become infinitely more within reach through "The Ultimate Spanish Learning Blueprint: 10 Essential Steps" - the only guide you'll ever need to navigate the beautiful and intric...

How To Get What You Want: A Convict's Choice is a raw, honest, and empowering self-help guide born from the depths of incarceration and forged through the fire of personal accountability. Part memoir, part manual, this book explores the choices we make when we hit rock bottom—and the power we have to rise above it.Drawing from hard-learned lessons behind bars, the author reveals how mindset, discipline, and clarity of purpose can transform even the darkest...

This book is a comprehensive exploration of Boston's rich and complex history, spanning from its founding in the early 17th century to its role in shaping the modern world in the 21st century. This book delves into the city's evolution across key phases: from its revolutionary beginnings as a cradle of American independence, to its growth as an industrial powerhouse, and its eventual reinvention as a center for technology, education, and innovation. Through examining critical events, inclu...

"What can a collection of love letters from the 1930s teach us about faith, hope, and lasting commitment in our troubled times? In Abiding in God, scientist and author Mark Johnson invites readers on a heartfelt journey through the pre-WWII courtship letters of his parents, Walter and Margaret. Set against the backdrop of Midwestern farm life, the letters transport you into the minds of two soulmates who share their faith in their Creator as they seek wherein lies their joy in lif...

This state-of-the-art golf book provides a focused, step-by-step golf instruction program that will help you understand the golf game and improve your golfing ability.This book contains important instructional elements that help you learn and retain the skills that you need to develop to learn the game of golf. The guide is designed for both beginner golfers and for more experienced golfers. If you want to take your golf skills to a higher level, you will sooner or later h...

This book provides a comprehensive and erudite exploration of Fall River, Massachusetts, tracing its rich history from its early settlement to its transformation into an industrial powerhouse and its ongoing efforts to revitalize itself in the post-industrial era. Spanning twenty detailed chapters, the work covers a wide range of topics, including the city's geography, founding, demographic development, and economic history, alongside in-depth analyses of its cultural, political, social, a...

History of New Bedford offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the city's multifaceted history, tracing its journey from a small colonial settlement to a thriving, diverse urban center. Through twenty meticulously researched chapters, this book delves into New Bedford's geography, founding, and early settlement, while examining the pivotal moments and figures that have shaped its development. Key themes include the city's central role in the global whaling industry, its...

The History of Somerville, Massachusetts is a comprehensive exploration of the city's evolution, from its origins as part of Charlestown to its emergence as a vibrant, diverse urban center in the Boston metropolitan area. Spanning 20 chapters, the book delves into various facets of Somerville's rich history, covering its geography, founding, political history, economic development, cultural life, education, and much more. Through detailed analysis and the examination of primary so...

This comprehensive history of Haverhill, Massachusetts, explores the city's development from its early colonial roots to its modern-day transformation into a diverse urban center. Through twenty detailed chapters, the book delves into the city's geography, founding, demographic shifts, political evolution, economic growth, and cultural milestones. Key moments in Haverhill's history are examined, including its rise as an industrial hub during the 19th century, particularly in the shoe manuf...