Aristotle's Physics
Aristotle's study of the natural world plays a tremendously important part in his philosophical thought. He was very interested in the phenomena of motion, causation, place and time, and teleology, and his theoretical materials in this area are co...
Aristotle's Physics
Aristotle's Physics
Anthropology, Art and Cultural Production
This book provides an introduction to anthropological perspectives on art. Svasek defines art as a social process. We study not only the artefacts themselves and the values attributed to them, but also the process of production and its wider conte...
Sew Cute Creatures
Sew 12 cute and cuddly characters using this fun, colourful book. Choose¿from Pippa Puppy, Sally Seahorse and Patty Piglet¿to Miranda¿Mermaid and Peter¿Pirate - or make the whole set. Created in an adorable amigurumi style in a gorgeous range of c...
Explanation and Teleology in Aristotle's Science of Nature
Explanation and Teleology in Aristotle's Science of Nature
Aristotle's Gynecology
In Aristotle's Gynecology, Mariska Leunissen examines Aristotle's methods for the establishment of gynecological facts within his natural science, arguing that many of the gynecological phenomena at stake, such as menstruation and the nature of menstrual blood, the role of female pleasure during sex and women's experiences of erotic dreams, and their knowledge of conception and their experiences of (false) pregnancy and childbirth, were-mostly for socio-cultural reasons-not at all or not immediately accessible for a male natural scientific observer such as Aristotle. Given this lack of immediate empirical evidence, Aristotle employed alternative methods for the establishment of facts-such as relying on signs and circumstantial empirical evidence or using analogical and probabilistic reasoning-and relied heavily on existing expert reports, such as mainly early medical sources but also sometimes verbal reports from women themselves. Moreover, Aristotle used a “secondary standard” for
From Natural Character to Moral Virtue in Aristotle
From Natural Character to Moral Virtue in Aristotle
Sew Cute to Cuddle
Cuddle up with these adorable handmade creations to sew and give! Not the kind of plush toys you will find in any toyshop, the DIY toys in this book are unique and so cute they are guaranteed to make children of all ages smile. With clear diagrams...
Amigurumi Made Easy
Get started on your crochet project, it's never been easier! Designer Mariska Vos-Bolman (DIY Fluffies) has compiled a wealth of amigurumi knowledge and expertise in this book. Even if you're a crochet newbie, you'll be able to tackle all of these...
Foundations for Architecting Data Solutions
Big Data Solution Architecture provides everyone from CIOs and COOs to lead architects and lead developers with the fundamental concepts of big data development. Authors Ted Malaska and Jonathan Seidman guide you through all the major components n...
Mini Amigurumi Made Easy
Learning how to crochet has never been easier! Mariska Vos-Bolman has collected 25 mini animal patterns in “Mini Amigurumi Made Easy”. Using simple shapes and straightforward instructions, you’ll be making adorable amigurumi with ease. • Written for beginners, great fun for crocheters of all levels. • Quick and cute projects that work up in just a few hours. • Perfect for key chains, pocket pals, or tiny toys. • Play around with yarn weights to make bigger and even cuddlier plushies. • With clear instructions, stitch (video) tutorials and step-by-step pictures. You can make an angelfish, lion, cow, cat, dog, whale, snail, snake, chicken, cockatiel, crab, octopus and much more: choosing which one to make first is the hardest part. Pick up your crochet hook and some colorful yarn, and start creating your own mini amigurumi collection!
Moving Subjects, Moving Objects
In recent years an increasing number of scholars have incorporated a focus on emotions in their theories of material culture, transnationalism and globalization, and this book aims to contribute to this field of inquiry. It examines how 'emotions'...