Peter Thompson Bücher

Pflanzensamen sind meist kleine und unscheinbare Gebilde, die unseren Blicken verborgen sind – nichts als winzige Körnchen. Und doch haben sie unsere Entwicklung bestimmt und hatten Einfluss darauf, wo und wie wir leben. Aber nicht nur unsere wichtigsten Nahrungsmittel sind Samen – man denke nur an Reis, Weizen, Kaffee, Nüsse, Bohnen oder Oliven. Sie sind auch die Basis für Stoffe, Farben und viele andere Dinge unseres täglichen Gebrauchs. Peter Thompson erzählt die Geschichte unserer Zivilisation als eine Geschichte der Beziehung zwischen Mensch und Samen und zeigt uns die Geheimnisse dieser so unscheinbaren Körnchen. Er berichtet beispielsweise wie die Verbreitung von Weizen zur Entstehung von Städten führte und erläutert, welche ›Tricks‹ Samen auf Lager haben, um ihr Überleben zu gewährleisten. Das Buch schließt mit der aktuellen Diskussion um den Verlust alter Nutzpflanzen, um Gentechnik, Samenbanken und darüber, wem die pflanzlichen Ressourcen der Erde gehören.

PETER THOMPSON has worked as an educator, primarily in the environmental and ecology fields. He has also fished all over North America. His artwork is in permanent exhibits at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the New England Aquarium, the Norwalk Maritime Center, and the Wells Reserve National Estuarine Research Center. Peter Thompson's previous books include Thompson's Guide to Freshwater Fishes: How to Identify the Common Freshwater Fishes of North America: How to Keep Them in a Home Aquarium and The Game Fishes of New England and Southeastern Canada. He lives in Syracuse, New York.

First release in a major new historical reference series An accessible companion to US history for students and the general readerIdeal for checking facts as well as gaining an overview of key events, movements and conceptsText supported by unusually comprehensive appendices

Philosophy and Literature became a classic interdisciplinary study when it first appeared. It remained in print for 25 years, and was used by both high school and college teachers. Now that interdisciplinary approaches are again highly valued, this anthology of philosophical ideas represented in great literature has made its way back into print. Poetry, plays, novels and short stories are all included, with a biography of each author. Four main selections are based on the Platonic ideas of truth, beauty, and goodness, with a section on commitment which has a modern relevance. Philosophical works introduce each literary section. There are many questions for students, along with introductions to the thought of each philosopher. Plato, Aristotle, Descartes and Kant are included, but most of the philosophers are from the 20th century, like most of the authors. Prominent American women are featured among the writers.Many MySpace pages cite this book as "My favorite book, " or "My favorite pastime"! School departments report "We are married to this book!"

This book is an introductory guide to agile principles, values and mindset that will equip individuals and teams, regardless of role, to apply Agile from first principles. Practical examples are used throughout to bring real-world context to agile theory. This book is ideal for those wanting to achieve the BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile.

Focusing on the life of "Chinese Morrison," this biography explores the journey of the first Australian foreign correspondent to make his mark in Fleet Street. Highlighting his bravery, Morrison exposed the Kanaka slave trade and reported from Peking during tumultuous times, including the Boxer Uprising. His role as an adviser to the new Chinese Government was crucial during the transition from imperial rule to the establishment of the Chinese Republic. This narrative celebrates his legacy of courage and commitment to truth in journalism.

Offering invaluable insights for new enlistees, this guide provides practical advice to navigate the challenges of military training. Written from a recruit's perspective, it ensures unbiased support tailored primarily for the Army and Marines, though applicable to all branches of the Armed Forces. Whether someone is committed to enlisting or merely considering military service, this resource equips them with essential knowledge to succeed.

A lively account of how Nova Scotian literature and popular culture depict a messy and unfinished process of deindustrialization.

Covers the various things that small-scale raisers of rabbits or of poultry, whether for egg-production or for table use, need to know. This book offers advice to keep chickens and rabbits happy, whether they be in a city garden or roaming in a farm yard.