From the author of the bestselling The Science of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
comes another incredible trip to an even more mysterious terrain.
Michael Hanlon identifies ten scientific questions that we simply can't
seem to answer and explains why these compelling mysteries will remain
unsolved for years to come.
How did life begin? Why are there
two sexes? Where did language originate? In Hanlon's characteristically
witty style, he ponders the ways these questions have persisted in
frustrating the best minds and asks what might be needed to get to the
bottom of it all. From politics to lack of technology, each question
has its own set of circumstances holding it back. By exploring these
unanswerable questions, Hanlon exposes some of science's greatest
failings and missteps, and charts a hopeful direction for getting
science back on the road to discovery.
The geographic heart and soul of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, the Holy Land has immense significance for the millions of visitors it has attracted since as early as the fifth century BC. Now in an exciting new edition, this popular handbook once again offers tourists an indispensable, illustrated guide to over 200 of the most important archaeological and religious sites in the City of Jerusalem and the surrounding area.
Fully updated with all the latest information, The Holy Land presupposes little knowledge of history or archaeology..
Who are the most influential thinkers, and which are the most important
concepts, events, and documents in the study of the American political
tradition? How ought we regard the beliefs and motivations of the
founders, the debate over the ratification of the Constitution, the
historical circumstances of the Declaration of Independence, the rise
of the modern presidency, and the advent of judicial supremacy? These
are a few of the fascinating questions canvassed by George W. Carey in A Student's Guide to American Political Thought.
Carey's primer instructs students on the fundamental matters of
American political theory while telling them where to turn to obtain a
better grasp on the ideas that have shaped the American political
heritage.
From writing top-notch resumes and sending tailored cover letters to going on winning interviews, this best-selling Vault guide is a comprehensive one-volume job search source.
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A plain-English guide to Britons in battle, from the Roman invasion to the ongoing Iraqi war
Charging through the Britain's military past, this accessible guide brings to life the battles and wars that shaped the history of Britain-and the world. The book profiles commanders, explains strategies and tactics, and covers key developments in weaponry and technology.