Dieser englische Physiologe leistete bedeutende Beiträge zur Organisation des Biologiestudiums in Cambridge. Seine Arbeit konzentrierte sich auf die Strukturierung der wissenschaftlichen Ausbildung und die Förderung der Forschung. Er spielte eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Weiterentwicklung der wissenschaftlichen Gemeinschaft und ihrer Bestrebungen.
Die Veröffentlichung aus dem Jahr 1881 bietet einen Einblick in die Bemühungen des Antigonos Verlags, historische Werke zu bewahren. Durch die sorgfältige Reproduktion wird sichergestellt, dass diese bedeutenden Texte in gutem Zustand der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich gemacht werden. Der Fokus liegt auf der Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes, was das Buch zu einer wertvollen Ressource für Geschichtsinteressierte macht.
The ménage à trois has long been an aspect of human love. Explored in literature and films, this lovestyle is taboo for some, the fantasy of others, and a reality for remarkable modern people. The authors trace the history, psychology and dynamics of famous threesomes, which have included such love stars as Casanova, Percy and Mary Shelley, Henry Miller, Anaïs Nin, D.H. Lawrence, Ernest Hemingway, Simone de Beauvoir and Greta Garbo.
Recounts the life of the prolific author, inveterate explorer, pioneer feminist, and world authority on Tibetan Buddhist tantric rites
Exploring the intricate process of determining marriage nullity, this book provides a comprehensive overview of how the church navigates canon law. It delves into the specific criteria and procedures involved, offering insights into the legal and spiritual dimensions of annulments. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the church's approach to marriage validity and the implications for those seeking annulments.
Water sprites, mountain goblins, shape-shifting animals, and the monsters known as yokai have long haunted the Japanese cultural landscape. This book offers a history of the strange and mysterious in Japan and seeks out these creatures in folklore, encyclopedias, literature, art, science, games, manga, magazines, and movies.
Monsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Drawing on years of research in Japan, this book unpacks the history and cultural context of yokai, tracing their roots, interpreting their meanings, and introducing people who have hunted them through the ages.
Freedom's Thunder is a fact-paced historical novel about a young man's dreams, battles and romances set against the bloody background of the American Revolution.