Human Vision

In this book, which the author calls a "culmination of 30 years of work in the history of ideas", Sowell attempts to explain the ideological difference between liberals and conservatives as a disagreement over the moral potential inherent in nature. Those who see that potential as limited prefer to constrain governmental authority, he argues. They feel that reform is difficult and often dangerous, and put their faith in family, custom, law, and traditional institutions.

In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and time.

When Gene Roddenberry conceived Star Trek, he imagined a future very different from what was typically put forth in science fiction - a future where humanity has overcome greed, bigotry, misogyny, materialism, conflict and war. Star Trek's fans embraced that vision. But many consider it unattainable, if admirable, even those who wrote and produced Star Trek after Roddenberry. Is Star Trek's vision of the human future achievable? Can humanity overcome its darkest impulses and attain a new level of social cooperation and progress? The answer, per "Chasing the Enterprise", is Yes - we can do ...

The renowned legal experts behind Say the Right Thing return with this clarion call for reimagining the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in a divided nation. Equality in America is under siege. Corporations and universities are abandoning the DEI programs they previously championed...

From the start, Robert Hansen seemed destined for an unhappy life. Overworked by his strict parents and relentlessly bullied by his classmates, he spent his teenage years alone. His love of archery and hunting were the only comforts he had until he left his small town for Alaska, the last great frontier. Witness the depraved second life of a respected family man - the life of the worst serial killer in Alaska's history.

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 074 George Herbert’s anguish when he sensed that God was calling him to become a priest, his almost mystical vision of the priestly office, and the total dedication with which he finally embraced it, provide us with inspiration and encouragement in our own desire to serve God. In this perceptive study of four of Herbert’s best-loved poems, ‘The Collar’, ‘Love’, ‘Aaron’, and ‘The Flower’, Kenneth Mason shows how Herbert’s way with words illuminates God’s ways with the human heart. Kenneth Mason, born in 1931, was ordained priest in 1959. After ...

What if you could turn raw data into powerful, responsible intelligence without a PhD in computer science? Building a Comprehensive AI Model is your roadmap to designing, training, fine-tuning, and deploying cutting-edge AI systems. From your very first classifier to state-of-the-art Large Language Models and Generative AI with a peek at DeepSeek. Marc Stanford demystifies the entire workflow, enabling you to create technology that ethically transforms industries. Inside, you'll master: • Collecting & cleaning data like a pro; no more 'garbage in, garbage out.' • Choosing the right ...

How does the eye work? Why do some people need glasses? And how did humans learn to bend light to fix blurry vision? Seeing Clearly: The Science and History of Vision and Glasses for Curious Kids is a beautifully written, story-driven science and history book for readers ages 8–10. Through warm, engaging prose, children explore the incredible journey of sight—from ancient squinting by firelight to modern glasses, contact lenses, lasers, and smart vision technology. Inside this book, young readers will discover: How light travels and creates the pictures we see The tiny parts of the eye ...

This groundbreaking feminist classic dismantles the way we view rape in our culture and replaces it with a genuine understanding and respect for female sexual pleasure.

Who deserves human rights? The answer to this question is the crux of all moral and political action in society, and defines our character as individuals and as nations. Aimee Murphy seeks to answer this vital question in this accessible and succinct handbook on the Consistent Life Ethic, a moral philosophy whose central principle is that each and every human being has inherent dignity from conception to natural death, and therefore deserves to live free from violence.

The inspiring story of how we overcame a history of infectious disease, poisonous environments, and early death and unlocked an explosion in human potential—and a vision for the work ahead to optimize human flourishing in the twenty-first century “Michelle Williams understands what too many...

The New Humanity KINDLES HOPE. This multiple award-winning heartfelt story uplifts and inspires. This century and the next—this millennium—we undergo communal awareness and increasing inclusivity in attitude. Republished today for the new generation, these visions of the 21st century show us our potential, for today and tomorrow. What changes the world? We do. We are the change we hoped for.

Si usted es un padre, cuidador o educador, le preocupa el bienestar de los niños pequeños a su cargo. El tiempo emocionante y fascinante de las edades de 2 a 6 años marca un período sorprendente de cambios e hitos alcanzados. Los niños cambian de niños pequeños, inestables, apenas comunicativos, a correr, saltar, trepar y ser expresivos. A través de este libro, Esther lo lleva a través del significado de Montessori y le explica en detalle la singularidad de la técnica Montessori y por qué puede complementar mejor la singularidad de su propio hijo.

Kell Cross is Arcata Highs' bad boy. However, he holds one secret. He's a Nephilim and he's in love with a human girl. After suffering the pain of loss and seeing his brother Mikhail suffer for his love Nevaeh— he decides that it's better if he denies his love. But fate has other plans for him. Amara is beautiful, smart and completely in love with Kell. All she wants is to live out her dream of being a photographer and getting out from under her parent’s overbearing rules. When her body suffers debilitating visions of ritualistic deaths and Armageddon; Kell is the only one that can keep...

The Future of Humanity: Marco Polo’s Journey to Revolutionize Psychiatry, by Augusto Cury, PhD The Journey Within: Discovering the True Meaning of Life Are you ready to embark on a profound journey? In “The Future of Humanity”, Augusto Cury, PhD, a world-renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author, invites you to explore the depths of human experience and our collective future. With over 40 million copies sold worldwide, Cury's insights inspire new ways of thinking about life and self-discovery. Cury emphasizes that the most transformative journey is the one within ourselves. Through...

A Harvard researcher investigates the human eye in this insightful account of what vision reveals about intelligence, learning, and the greatest mysteries of neuroscience. Spotting a face in a crowd is so easy, you take it for granted. But how you do it is one of science's great mysteries. And...

A funny, charming and moving book that will keep you hooked until the end. This is the story of a cat called Mateo and his owner, a poor bricklayer who struggled to make ends meet. But it is also the story of three children and their unpredictable behaviour, and the story of an old lady and her peculiar little world, and the story of a beautiful model and her crazy boyfriend… Age 9+

The counterterrorism policies following September 11, 2001, brought the definition and legitimacy of torture to the forefront of political, military, and public debates. This timely volume explores the question of torture through multiple lenses by situating it within systems of belief, social networks of power, and ideological worldviews.

Whether you are a parent, caretaker, or educator, you are concerned about the well-being of the young children in your care. The exciting and fascinating time from ages two to six marks an amazing period of changes and milestones reached. Children change from toddling, unstable, barely communicative little ones into running, jumping, climbing and expressive beings.

For one thing, Montessori kids grow up to be successful people. They weren’t given a strict timetable of schoolwork to finish yet they grew up to create revolutionary ideas that changed the world we have today. Just look at Amazon and Google. Montessori kids did not grow into spoiled, self-absorbed people.