100 Symbols That Changed The World
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100 Symbols That Changed The World
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Author : Colin Salter
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2022-10-13
100 Symbols That Changed The World written by Colin Salter and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-13 with Reference categories.
100 Symbols That Changed The World looks at the genesis and adoption of the world’s most recognizable symbols.
Signs And Symbols Around The World
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Author : Elizabeth S. Helfman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1967
Signs And Symbols Around The World written by Elizabeth S. Helfman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with Language and languages categories.
Describes graphic signs and symbols and their importance to communication, from picture writing by cavemen to today's use of numbers, musical notes, religious signs, trademarks, signs in science and industry, trail, markers and traffic signals, and the potentials of international sign writing.
The Anatomists Library
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Author : Colin Salter
language : en
Publisher: Ivy Press
Release Date : 2023-07-20
The Anatomists Library written by Colin Salter and has been published by Ivy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-20 with Medical categories.
The Anatomist's Library is a fascinating chronological collection of the best anatomical books from six centuries, charting the evolution of both medical knowledge and illustrated publishing. There is a rich history of medical publishing across Europe with outstanding publications from Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, UK, and also many from Persia and Japan. Because of the high value of accurate medical textbooks, it was these works that pushed the boundaries of illustrated publishing. They commanded the expert illustrators and skilled engravers and hence didn’t come cheaply. They were treasured by libraries and their intrinsic worth has meant that there is an incredible wealth of beautifully preserved historic examples from the 15th century onwards The enduring popularity of Gray’s Anatomyhas shown that there is a long-term interest in the subject beyond the necessity of medical students to learn the modern equivalent – the 42nd edition (2020) – from cover to cover. But Englishman Henry Gray was late in the field and never saw the enduring success of his famous work. Having first published the surgeon’s reference book in 1858, he died in 1861 after contracting smallpox from his nephew (who survived). He was just 34. Gray was following on from a long tradition of anatomists starting with Aristotle and Galen whose competing theories about the human body dominated early medicine. However they did not have the illustrative skills of Leonardo da Vinci who was trained in anatomy by Andrea del Verrocchio. In 1489 Leonardo began a series of anatomical drawings depicting the human form. His surviving 750 drawings (from two decades) represent groundbreaking studies in anatomy. However none of Leonardo's Notebooks were published during his lifetime, they only appeared in print centuries after his death. Brussels-born Andries van Wesel (Andreas Vesalius) professor at the University of Padua is deemed to be the founder of modern anatomical reference with his 1543 work De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem ("On the fabric of the human body in seven books"). An Italian contemporary was Bartolomeo Eustachi who supported Galen’s medical theories. Among other discoveries he correctly identified the Eustachian tube and the arrangement of bones in the inner ear. His Anatomical Engravings were completed in 1552, nine years after Vesalius’s great work, but remained unpublished until 1714. These are just two entries in a book brimming with an abundance of important illustrated works – with some more primitive examples from the 15th century, up to the 42nd edition of Gray’s in the 21st.
Ten Geographic Ideas That Changed The World
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Author : Susan Hanson
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 1997
Ten Geographic Ideas That Changed The World written by Susan Hanson and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Science categories.
In these thought-provoking, witty essays, some of America's most distinguished geographers explore ten geographic ideas that have literally changed the world and the way we think and act. They tackle ideas that impose shape on the world, ideas that mold our understanding of the natural environment, and ideas that establish relationships between people and places. The contributors, who include several past presidents of the Association of American Geographers, members of the National Academy of Sciences, and authors of major works in the discipline, are: Elizabeth K. Burns, Patricia Gober, Anne Godlewska, Michael F. Goodchild, Susan Hanson, Robert W. Kates, John R. Mather, William B. Meyer, Mark Monmonier, Edward Relph, Edward J. Taaffe, and B. L. Turner, II.
100 Great Events That Changed The World
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Author : Terry O'Brien
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-07-06
100 Great Events That Changed The World written by Terry O'Brien and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-06 with Fiction categories.
100 Events that Changed the World unveils human triumph and the history behind it. The book looks at the various inventions and catastrophes, wars and treaties, momentous discoveries and cultural landmarks that altered the way we live today. All these events are remembered as powerful symbols of their times and still reverberate around the world. Beginning with the assassination of Julius Caesar on 15 March 44 BC, the book presents every historical (and contemporary) incident of note, such as the fall of Constantinople on 29 May 1453 and the partition of India on 15 August 1947, all the way to the destruction of New York's twin towers on 11 September 2001 and the Paris attacks on 13 November 2015, for today's news is tomorrow's history. A gripping way of unfolding the prolific events of world history through exciting, fascinating and thought-provoking milestones that changed the world with an absorbing account of the last 1000 years 100 Events that Changed the World is a one-of-a-kind chronicle of world history
Signs Symbols Of The World
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Author : D.R. McElroy
language : en
Publisher: Wellfleet Press
Release Date : 2020-04-21
Signs Symbols Of The World written by D.R. McElroy and has been published by Wellfleet Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-21 with Reference categories.
This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and subculture symbols. What in the world does Ω mean? And what about its meaning might have led my coffee date to tattoo it on his entire forearm? Where did the symbol ∞ originate, and what was its first meaning? How did the ampersand symbol & come about and how was it applied daily in book publishing? And what is the full story behind that staring eye on top of the pyramid on our American dollar bill? This comprehensive guide to signs and symbols explains. Find within: More than 1,000 illustrations An extensive collection of written and cultural symbols, including animals, instruments, stones, shapes, numbers, colors, plants, food, parts of the body, religious and astrological symbols, emojis, and gestures Historical facts culled from a wide variety of sources Learn all about the signs and symbols that surround us and their part in our rich world history.
100 Novels That Changed The World
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Author : Colin Salter
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2023-10-26
100 Novels That Changed The World written by Colin Salter and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-26 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
A look at 100 inspiring novels that have left a significant mark on the world of literature and popular culture.
The Medical World
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888
The Medical World written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1888 with Medicine categories.
Symbols And Their Hidden Meanings
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Author : T. A. Kenner
language : en
Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group
Release Date : 2007
Symbols And Their Hidden Meanings written by T. A. Kenner and has been published by Carlton Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Signs and symbols categories.
From the heights of religious art to the cultural depths of gang tattoos, hidden meaning is encoded into every aspect of society. Kenner explores this veiled world, looking at over 100 of the most powerful, evocative, mysterious, and exciting symbols that are present in the world today.
Great Inventions That Changed The World
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Author : James Wei
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2012-07-02
Great Inventions That Changed The World written by James Wei and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-02 with Technology & Engineering categories.
GREAT INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Discover the inventions that have made our world what it is today A great invention opens the door to a new era in human history. The stone axe, for example, invented some 2 million years ago in East Africa, enabled us to enter the human path of endless improvements through inventions. The taming of fire enabled us to cook food as well as leave the warmth of Africa and move to the frigid lands of the North. From the stone axe to the computer and the Internet, this book provides a fascinating tour of the most important inventions and inventors throughout history. You’ll discover the landmark achievements and the men and women that made the world what it is today. Great Inventions That Changed the World is written by Professor James Wei, a renowned educator and engineer who holds several patents for his own inventions. Following an introductory chapter examining the role of inventors and inventions in fueling innovation and global advancement, the book is organized to show how inventions are spurred by human needs and desires, including: Work Food, clothing, and housing Health and reproduction Security Transportation Information The good life As you progress through the book, you’ll not only learn about inventions and inventors, but also the impact they have had on our lives and the society and environment in which we live today. Inventions solve problems, but as this book so expertly demonstrates, they can also directly or indirectly create new problems as well, from pollution to global warming to bioterrorism. By enabling us to understand the impact of inventions throughout history, this book can help guide the next generation of citizens, decision makers, and inventors.