Secrets Of Nature

Author : William Eamon
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691214610

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Science and the Secrets of Nature by William Eamon Pdf

By explaining how to sire multicolored horses, produce nuts without shells, and create an egg the size of a human head, Giambattista Della Porta's Natural Magic (1559) conveys a fascination with tricks and illusions that makes it a work difficult for historians of science to take seriously. Yet, according to William Eamon, it is in the "how-to" books written by medieval alchemists, magicians, and artisans that modern science has its roots. These compilations of recipes on everything from parlor tricks through medical remedies to wool-dyeing fascinated medieval intellectuals because they promised access to esoteric "secrets of nature." In closely examining this rich but little-known source of literature, Eamon reveals that printing technology and popular culture had as great, if not stronger, an impact on early modern science as did the traditional academic disciplines.

Author : William R. Newman,Anthony Grafton
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0262140756

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Secrets of Nature by William R. Newman,Anthony Grafton Pdf

A fresh look at the role of astrology and alchemy in Renaissance thinking and everyday life.

Author : Reader's Digest
Publisher : Readers Digest
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Science
ISBN : 0276421078

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Exploring the Secrets of Nature by Reader's Digest Pdf

Describes the complexities of animal behavior, including social interaction, food gathering, defense, mating, communication, and migration, and looks at a variety of species

Author : William Eamon
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781426206504

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The Professor of Secrets by William Eamon Pdf

Examines the life and work of sixteenth-century physician Leonardo Fioravanti, and describes the medical community and practices of Renaissance Italy.

Author : Johann Jacob Wecker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1660
Category : Formulas, recipes, etc
ISBN : OSU:32435079844072

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Eighteen Books of the Secrets of Art & Nature by Johann Jacob Wecker Pdf

Author : Reader's Digest Association
Publisher : Reader's Digest Association
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Natural history
ISBN : 9622583067

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The Amazing Secrets of Nature by Reader's Digest Association Pdf

With 900 full-color photographs and illustrations, this book takes the reader on a tour of the natural world, from appreciating the mechanics of a bird's flight to mass migrations of land mammals to explanations of tsunamis and volcanoes.

Author : Roseanna M. White
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493431472

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The Nature of a Lady (The Secrets of the Isles Book #1) by Roseanna M. White Pdf

1906 Lady Elizabeth "Libby" Sinclair, with her love of microscopes and nature, isn't favored in society. She flees to the beautiful Isles of Scilly for the summer and stumbles into the dangerous secrets left behind by her holiday cottage's former occupant, also named Elizabeth, who mysteriously vanished. Oliver Tremayne--gentleman and clergyman--is determined to discover what happened to his sister, and he's happy to accept the help of the girl now living in what should have been Beth's summer cottage . . . especially when he realizes it's the curious young lady he met briefly two years ago, who shares his love of botany and biology. But the hunt for his sister involves far more than nature walks, and he can't quite believe all the secrets Beth had been keeping from him. As Libby and Oliver work together, they find ancient legends, pirate wrecks, betrayal, and the most mysterious phenomenon of all: love.

Author : David A. Steen
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623497972

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Secrets of Snakes by David A. Steen Pdf

Winner, 2020 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature and the Environment Snakes inspire extreme reactions. Love or hate these limbless reptiles, almost everyone is fascinated by them. Although snakes are widespread and frequently encountered, they may be more misunderstood than any other group of animals. From giant rattlesnakes to mating dances, there are dozens of myths and misconceptions about snakes. In Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths, wildlife biologist David Steen tackles the most frequently asked questions and clears up prevailing myths. In a conversational style with a bit of humor, Steen presents the relevant biology and natural history of snakes, making the latest scientific research accessible to a general audience. When addressing myths about snakes, he explains how researchers use the scientific method to explain which parts of the myth are biologically plausible and which are not. Steen also takes a close look at conventional wisdom and common advice about snakes. For example, people are told they can distinguish coralsnakes from non-venomous mimics by remembering the rhyme, “red on black, friend of Jack, red on yellow, kill a fellow,” but this tip is only relevant to coralsnakes and two mimics living in the southeastern United States, and it does not always work with other species or in other countries. Enhanced by more than 100 stunning color photographs and three original drawings, Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths encourages readers to learn about the snakes around them and introduces them to how scientists use the scientific method and critical thinking to learn about the natural world. Number Sixty-one: W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series

Author : Jo Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Forest ecology
ISBN : 1780724373

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Secrets of a Devon Wood by Jo Brown Pdf

Walking one day in the woods behind her cottage in Devon, nature illustrator and blogger Jo Brown became captivated by the sight of a Green Dock Beetle on a leaf and took a photograph of it in order to be able to draw it. That first tiny emerald bug was followed by more insects, and then birds, fungi, plants and flowers. The result is Secrets of a Devon Wood, a rich illustrated memory of her discoveries in the order in which she encountered them, so that the book flows smoothly with the seasons and the emergence of different wildlife. In enchanting, minute detail she zooms in on a bog beacon mushroom, a buff-tailed bumblebee, or a native bluebell. And she notes facts about their physiology and life history: "The flowers are narrow & darker than H. hispanica & H.x. mossartiana," she writes. "Drooping stem. Almost all flowers are on one side. Sweet scent." This journal is a treat for the senses, both a hymn to the intricate beauty of the natural world and a quiet call to arms for all of us to acknowledge and preserve it. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finally put it down

Author : Mark A. Waddell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317111092

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Jesuit Science and the End of Nature's Secrets by Mark A. Waddell Pdf

Jesuit Science and the End of Nature’s Secrets explores how several prominent Jesuit naturalists - including Niccolò Cabeo, Athanasius Kircher, and Gaspar Schott - tackled the problem of occult or insensible causation in the seventeenth century. The search for hidden causes lay at the heart of the early modern study of nature, and included phenomena such as the activity of the magnet, the marvelous powers ascribed to certain animals and plants, and the hidden, destructive forces churning in the depths of the Earth. While this was a project embraced by most early modern naturalists, however, the book demonstrates that the Jesuits were uniquely suited to the study of nature’s hidden secrets because of the complex methods of contemplation and meditation enshrined at the core of their spirituality. Divided into six chapters, the work documents how particular Jesuits sought to reveal and expose nature’s myriad secrets through an innovative blending of technology, imagery, and experiment. Moving beyond the conventional Aristotelianism mandated by the Society of Jesus, they set forth a vision of the world that made manifest the works of God as Creator, no matter how deeply hidden those works were. The book thus not only presents a narrative that challenges present-day assumptions about the role played by Catholic religious communities in the formation of modern science, but also captures the exuberance and inventiveness of the early modern study of nature.

Author : Simon Varey,Rafael Chabrán
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0804739641

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Searching for the Secrets of Nature by Simon Varey,Rafael Chabrán Pdf

This collection of essays by historians, historians of science and medicine, and literary and textual scholars from several countries analyzes the achievements of Dr. Francisco Hernández (1515-87), author of the monumental The Natural History of New Spain, in the history of medicine and science in Europe and the Americas.

Author : William J. Long
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547383079

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Secrets of the Woods by William J. Long Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Secrets of the Woods" by William J. Long. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Eva M. Selhub, MD,Alan C. Logan, ND
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-27
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781118114490

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Your Brain On Nature by Eva M. Selhub, MD,Alan C. Logan, ND Pdf

How to safely de-tox from IT overload—with the healing effects of nature Scientific studies have shown that natural environments can have remarkable benefits for human health. Natural environments are more likely to promote positive emotions; and viewing and walking in nature have been associated with heightened physical and mental energy. Nature has also been found to have a positive impact on children who have been diagnosed with impulsivity, hyperactivity, and attention deficit disorder. A powerful wake-up call for our tech-immersed society, Your Brain on Nature examines the fascinating effects that exposure to nature can have on the brain. In Your Brain on Nature, physician Eva Selhub and naturopath Alan Logan examine not only the effects of nature on the brain—but the ubiquitous influence of everyday technology on the brain, and how IT overload and its many distractions may even be changing it. Offering an antidote for the technology-addicted, the book outlines emerging nature-based therapies including ecotherapy, as well as practical strategies for improving your (and your children's) cognitive functioning, mental health, and physical well-being through ecotherapeutic, nutritional, and behavioural means. Details the back to nature movement and the benefits of nature on the brain and body, from reducing the symptoms of ADHD to improving mood and physical energy Explains the effects of air quality, aromas, light and sound on the brain, including SAD and sleep loss A fascinating look at the effects that both nature and technology have on the brain's functioning and one's overall well-being, Your Brain on Nature is every tech-addict's guide to restoring health and balance in an increasingly IT-dependent world.

Author : Levinus Lemnius
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1658
Category : Medicine
ISBN : OXFORD:590595101

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The Secret Miracles of Nature by Levinus Lemnius Pdf

Author : William Whitecloud
Publisher : Animal Dreaming Publishing
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780987634313

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William Whitecloud's Secrets of Natural Success by William Whitecloud Pdf

William Whitecloud’s ‘Secrets Of Natural Success; Five Steps to Unlocking Your Genius’ is unlike any self-transformation book you have ever read. Best selling author and Creative Development trainer William Whitecloud dispenses with the usual approaches of fixing, self-manipulation or relying on mystical forces to get ahead in life. Instead, he offers a highly original insight into how your level of creativity determines your level of natural success in life, and a step-by-step guide to unlocking and applying the dormant genius within each of us. With the same natural storytelling style of his best sellers, The Magician’s Way and The Last Shaman, Whitecloud transports you on an astonishing journey through the realms of consciousness responsible for the realities and outcomes you experience in life, and explains how to align yourself with those aspects guaranteed to deliver the end results you prefer. Traversing themes as diverse as the creative nature of consciousness, unconscious belief systems, personality types, perception vs. intuition, imagination, conscious choice and the role of conflict and emotion in creative awareness and follow through, you will acquire a phenomenally thorough and effective model for accessing your latent power and directing it in creating a life beyond belief. Based on a deep appreciation of human nature and potential, the premises within these pages serve as a creative master key, putting other learnings in perspective, and further empowering you with a masterful approach to everything you care about and undertake.