Becoming Human: Matter and Meaning in an Antiblack World (Jackson Zakiyyah Iman)(Paperback)

Becoming Human: Matter and Meaning in an Antiblack World (Jackson Zakiyyah Iman)(Paperback)

Argues that blackness disrupts our essential ideas of race, gender, and, ultimately, the human Rewriting the pernicious, enduring relationship between blackness and animality in the history of Western science and philosophy, Becoming Human: Matter and Meaning in an Antiblack World breaks open the

Until the End of Time - Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe (Greene Brian)(Paperback / softback)

From the world-renowned physicist and bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos, a captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purposeIn both time and space, the cosmos is astoundingly vast, and yet is governed by simple, elegant, universal

A Dog with No Tail (Abu Golayyel Hamdi)(Paperback)

In a world with no meaning, meaning is an act . . . This is a story about building things up and knocking them down. Here are the campfire tales of Egypt's dispossessed and disillusioned, the anti-Arabian Nights. Our narrator, a rural immigrant from the Bedouin villages of the Fayoum, an aspiring

Other Lives: Mind and World in Indian Buddhism (Kachru Sonam)(Paperback)

Human experience is not confined to waking life. Do experiences in dreams matter? Humans are not the only living beings who have experiences. Does nonhuman experience matter? The Buddhist philosopher Vasubandhu, writing during the late fourth and early fifth centuries C.E., argues in his work The

Meter and Meaning: An Introduction to Rhythm in Poetry (Carper Thomas)(Paperback)

Poet, Thomas Carper, and scholar, Derek Attridge, join forces in Meter and Meaning to present an illuminating and user-friendly way to explore the rhythms of poetry in English. They begin by showing the value of performing any poem aloud, so that we can sense its unique use of rhythm. From this

Why Human Rights in Childbirth Matter (Schiller Rebecca)(Paperback)

Why Human Rights in Childbirth explores the rights of women in pregnancy and birth, and offers information and support for mothers, caregivers and campaigners working to improve birth practices and birth experiences. Rebecca Schiller is co-chair of the human rights in childbirth charity Birthrights

The Hoof Balancer: A Unique Tool for Balancing Equine Hooves (Jackson Jaime)(Paperback)

The meaning of 'balanced hooves' in the hoof care world is rife with unsubstantiated opinions and methods that compromise the natural integrity of the hoof and the ability of the horse to move naturally. Few agree on toe length, heel length, relative heel position to frog . . . relative lengths of

Human Body in Minutes (Jackson Tom)(Paperback / softback)

The structures and workings of our bodies explained in 200

Purpose, Meaning, and Passion (Review Harvard Business)(Paperback)

Find your purpose at work.In an ideal world, our work lives would be completely fulfilling and intrinsically motivating.But what if you're stuck in a job and your heart isn't in it anymore? Or what if your company's mission seems unrelated to the work you do day in and day out? This book showcases

Matter and Desire: An Erotic Ecology (Weber Andreas)(Paperback)

In Matter and Desire, internationally renowned biologist and philosopher Andreas Weber rewrites ecology as a tender practice of forging relationships, of yearning for connections, and of expressing these desires through our bodies. Being alive is an erotic process--constantly transforming the self

Soulful Spirituality: Becoming Fully Alive and Deeply Human (Benner David G. Phd)(Paperback)

Spirituality has an indispensable role to play in the expression of our humanity. However, spiritual practices can sometimes make us less, not more, authentically human. We may be good Christians, but we aren't good human beings. How can we ensure that our spiritual journey is conducted in a way

Meaning in Language: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics (Cruse Alan)(Paperback)

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the ways in which meaning is conveyed in language, covering not only semantic matters but also topics normally considered to fall under pragmatics. Above all, the book displays and explains the richness and subtlety of meaning, with the aid of

An Introduction to Film Analysis: Technique and Meaning in Narrative Film (Ryan Michael)(Paperback)

Lucky (Jackson Ed)(Paperback)

'What a story and what an inspirational human. Ed is a total legend.' Joe Wicks'A life-affirming story . . . inspirational' Tim PeakeAs seen in the Daily MailFrom tragedy to triumph, one step at a time - an inspirational story of triumph over adversity against the

It Doesn't Matter What We Meant: Poems (Winger Rob)(Paperback)

An astonishing new collection of poems that question perception, meaning, and context. How does private thinking align with public action? And what might it mean to intend something anyhow? To name our particulars? To translate from the personal to the communal, the pedestrian to the universal? In

Emotions and the Therapist: A Systemic-Dialogical Approach (Bertrando Paolo)(Paperback)

Emotions are connected to meaning-making in human interactions. In recent years, systemic theory and practice adopted a dialogical orientation, more centered on the persons of the therapist and her clients. This has led to a growing attention toward emotions, which, in this book, is developed in

Matter: A Very Short Introduction (Cottrell Geoff)(Paperback)

What is matter? Matter is the stuff from which we and all the things in the world are made. Everything around us -- from desks, to books, to our own bodies -- are made of atoms, which are small enough that a million of them can fit across the breadth of a human hair. Inside every atom is atiny

Big Necessity - Adventures In The World Of Human Waste (George Rose)(Paperback / softback)

Rose George confronts the last taboo and takes us on an unprecedented tour through a world knee-deep in pestilential sewage - the most significant global issue about which few talk or

Languages of the World: An Introduction (Pereltsvaig Asya)(Paperback)

Are you curious to know what all human languages have in common and in what ways they differ? Do you want to find out how language can be used to trace different peoples and their past? Then this book is for you Now in its third edition, it guides beginners through the rich diversity of the

Advances in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (Jackson Tom)(Paperback / softback)

The reality of autonomous machines with artificial intelligence is becoming more real every day. The ability of machines to think and learn fascinates everyone, but now even the most reluctant readers have a chance to engage in learning about the history and future of

The Homing Instinct: Meaning and Mystery in Animal Migration (Heinrich Bernd)(Paperback)

A captivating exploration of the homing instinct in animals, and what it means for human happiness and survival, from the celebrated naturalist and author of Mind of the Raven, Why We Run, and Life Everlasting.Acclaimed scientist and author Bernd Heinrich has returned every year since boyhood to a

Dignity: Its History and Meaning (Rosen Michael)(Paperback)

Dignity plays a central role in current thinking about law and human rights, but there is sharp disagreement about its meaning. Combining conceptual precision with a broad historical background, Michael Rosen puts these controversies in context and offers a novel, constructive proposal

Reality (Jackson Holly)(Paperback)

An emotional journey of eroticism, danger, entrapment, escapism, hope and faith in love and triumph over adversity, and the dark secret that lay hidden in the shadows of the lies that surrounded her. Gripped and trapped in the sinister evil, lurking and twisting around every step of her strong will

Software Development in Practice (Fishpool Bernie)(Paperback)

Software development is becoming recognised more and more as an essential skill and profession in today's increasingly digital world. This book is a pragmatic guide to software development in practice. It explores the inner workings of software development in the context of the industry, covering