Alien Oceans - The Search for Life in the Depths of Space
von Kevin Hand Verlag: Princeton Univers. Press
2022 Kartoniert, 281 Seiten, 15 color + 22 b/w illus., 131mm x 202mm x 25mm, Sprache(n): eng "Where is the best place to find life beyond Earth? We often look to Mars as the most promising site in our solar system, but recent scientific missions have revealed that some of the most habitable real…
Warhol-isms
von Andy Warhol Verlag: Princeton Univers. Press
2022 Gebunden, 129 Seiten, 2 b/w illus., 138mm x 110mm x 16mm, Sprache(n): eng "A collection of quotations from the legendary contemporary artist Andy Warhol"--Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an American painter, filmmaker, and photographer, and a leader of the Pop Art movement. He has been the subj…
Justice and the Politics of Difference
von Iris Marion Young Verlag: Princeton Univers. Press
2022 Kartoniert, 286 Seiten, 213mm x 139mm x 21mm, Sprache(n): eng "In this classic work of feminist political thought, Iris Marion Young challenges the prevailing reduction of social justice to distributive justice. The starting point for her critique is the experience and concerns of the new s…
Neuropedia - A Brief Compendium of Brain Phenomena
von Eric H. Chudler, Kelly Chudler Verlag: Princeton Univers. Press
2022 Leinen, 163 Seiten, 48 b/w illus., 177mm x 119mm x 17mm, Sprache(n): eng "A fun and fact-filled A-Z treasury for anyone with a head on their shoulders. Neuropedia journeys into the mysteries and marvels of the three pounds of tissue between your ears-the brain. Eric Chudler takes you on a b…
How to Have a Life - An Ancient Guide to Using Our Time Wisely
von Seneca Verlag: Princeton Univers. Press
2022 Gebunden, 175 Seiten, 181mm x 119mm x 20mm, Sprache(n): eng "A vibrant new translation of Seneca's "On the Shortness of Life, " a pointed reminder to make the most of a precious asset: our timeWho doesn't worry sometimes that smart phones, the internet, and TV are robbing us of time and pre…
How to Say No - An Ancient Guide to the Art of Cynicism
von M. D. Usher Verlag: Princeton Univers. Press
2022 Gebunden, 219 Seiten, 179mm x 119mm x 25mm, Sprache(n): eng "An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient writings about the philosophers who advocated simple living and rejected unthinking conformity. The Cynics were ancient Greek philosophers who stood athwart the flood of socie…
Afghanistan - A Cultural and Political History
von Thomas J. Barfield Verlag: Princeton Univers. Press
2022 Kartoniert, 436 Seiten, 3 b/w illus. 7 maps., 215mm x 138mm x 28mm, Sprache(n): eng A major history of Afghanistan and its changing political cultureAfghanistan traces the historic struggles and the changing nature of political authority in this volatile region of the world, from the Mughal…
Ethics in the Real World - 90 Essays on Things That Matter - A Fully Updated and Expanded Edition
von Peter Singer Verlag: Princeton Univers. Press
2023 Kartoniert, 488 Seiten, 203mm x 133mm x 45mm, Sprache(n): eng Provocative essays on real-world ethical questions from the world's most influential philosopherPeter Singer is often described as the world's most influential philosopher. He is also one of its most controversial. The author of…
Pharrell-isms
von Pharrell Williams Verlag: Princeton Univers. Press
2023 Leinen, 150 Seiten, 2 b/w illus., 138mm x 109mm x 14mm, Sprache(n): eng An essential, inspiring collection of quotations about creativity, social justice, and more from musician, producer, artist, and designer Pharrell WilliamsRising to global fame with his hit single “ Happy, ”…
Dinopedia - A Brief Compendium of Dinosaur Lore
von Darren Naish Verlag: Princeton Univers. Press
2021 Leinen, 193 Seiten, 50 b/w illus., 173mm x 120mm x 18mm, Sprache(n): eng With content that is completely up to date and includes the latest discoveries and interpretations of prehistoric life, this is a comprehensive exploration of dinosaurs. Includes fact boxes, timelines, maps, and diagra…