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Out Of Nature

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Author : Kara Rogers
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2012-11-01

Out Of Nature written by Kara Rogers and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-01 with Science categories.

About half of all species under threat of extinction in the world today are plants. The loss of plant biodiversity is disturbing for many reasons, but especially because it is a reflection of the growing disconnect between humans and nature. Plants have been used for millennia in traditional systems of healing and have held a significant place in drug development for Western medicine as well. Despite the recent dominance of synthetic drug production, natural product discovery remains the backbone of drug development. As the diversity of life on Earth is depleted and increasing numbers of species become lost to extinction, we continue to lose opportunities to achieve advances in medicine. Through stories of drug revelation in nature and forays into botany, human behavior, and conservation, Kara Rogers sheds light on the multiple ways in which humans, medicine, and plants are interconnected. With accessible and engaging writing, she explores the relationships between humans and plants, relating the stories of plant hunters of centuries past and examining the impact of human activities on the environment and the world's biodiversity. Rogers also highlights the role that plant-based products can play in encouraging conservation and protecting the heritage and knowledge of indigenous peoples. Out of Nature provides a fresh perspective on modern drug innovation and its relationship with nature. The book delves into the complexity of biophilia—the innate human attraction to life in the natural world—and suggests that the reawakening of this drive is fundamental to expanding conservation efforts and improving medicine. Rogers's examination of plants, humans, and drug discovery also conveys a passionate optimism for the future of biodiversity and medicine. Including a collection of hand-drawn maps and plant illustrations created by the author, this well-researched narrative will inspire as well as inform.

Once Out Of Nature

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Author : Andrea Nightingale
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2011-06-01

Once Out Of Nature written by Andrea Nightingale and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-01 with Philosophy categories.

Once Out of Nature offers an original interpretation of Augustine’s theory of time and embodiment. Andrea Nightingale draws on philosophy, sociology, literary theory, and social history to analyze Augustine’s conception of temporality, eternity, and the human and transhuman condition. In Nightingale’s view, the notion of embodiment illuminates a set of problems much larger than the body itself: it captures the human experience of being an embodied soul dwelling on earth. In Augustine’s writings, humans live both in and out of nature—exiled from Eden and punished by mortality, they are “resident aliens” on earth. While the human body is subject to earthly time, the human mind is governed by what Nightingale calls psychic time. For the human psyche always stretches away from the present moment—where the physical body persists—into memories and expectations. As Nightingale explains, while the body is present in the here and now, the psyche cannot experience self-presence. Thus, for Augustine, the human being dwells in two distinct time zones, in earthly time and in psychic time. The human self, then, is a moving target. Adam, Eve, and the resurrected saints, by contrast, live outside of time and nature: these transhumans dwell in an everlasting present. Nightingale connects Augustine’s views to contemporary debates about transhumans and suggests that Augustine’s thought reflects our own ambivalent relationship with our bodies and the earth. Once Out of Nature offers a compelling invitation to ponder the boundaries of the human.

Once Out Of Nature

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Author : Andrea Nightingale
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2011-05-30

Introduction -- Edenic and resurrected transhumans -- Scattered in time -- The unsituated self -- Body and book -- Unearthly bodies -- Epilogue: "mortal interindebtedness"--Appendix: Augustine on Paul's notion of the flesh and the body.

Nature Out Of Place

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Author : Jason Van Driesche
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2013-04-10

Nature Out Of Place written by Jason Van Driesche and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-10 with Nature categories.

Though the forests are still green and the lakes full of water, an unending stream of invasions is changing many ecosystems around the world from productive, tightly integrated webs of native species to loose assemblages of stressed native species and aggressive invaders. The earth is becoming what author David Quammen has called a "planet of weeds." Nature Out of Place brings this devastating but overlooked crisis to the forefront of public consciousness by offering a fascinating exploration of its causes and consequences, along with a thoughtful and practical consideration of what can be done about it. The father and son team of Jason and Roy Van Driesche offer a unique combination of narratives that highlight specific locations and problems along with comprehensive explanations of the underlying scientific and policy issues.Chapters examine Hawaii, where introduced feral pigs are destroying the islands' native forests; zebra mussel invasion in the rivers of Ohio; the decades-long effort to eradicate an invasive weed on the Great Plains; and a story about the restoration of both ecological and human history in an urban natural area. In-depth background chapters explain topics ranging from how ecosystems become diverse, to the characteristics of effective invaders, to procedures and policies that can help prevent future invasions. The book ends with a number of specific suggestions for ways that individuals can help reduce the impacts of invasive species, and offers resources for further information.By bringing the problem of invasive species to life for readers at all levels, Nature Out of Place will play an essential role in the vital effort to raise public awareness of this ongoing ecological crisis.

Outside Your Window

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Author : Nicola Davies
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2012-02-14

Outside Your Window written by Nicola Davies and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-14 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

This gorgeously illustrated volume of poetry — sprinkled with facts and fun things to do — sows an early love for nature in all its beauty and wonder. The buzz of bees in summertime. The tracks of a bird in the winter snow. This beautiful book captures all the sights and sounds of a child’s interactions with nature, from planting acorns or biting into crisp apples to studying tide pools or lying back and watching the birds overhead. No matter what’s outside their windows — city streets or country meadows — kids will be inspired to explore the world around them. Written by award-winning author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Mark Hearld, a breathtaking new talent in children’s books, Outside Your Window is a stunning reminder that the natural world is on our doorstep waiting to be discovered.

Once Out Of Nature

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Author : Jim Simmerman
language : en
Publisher: Galileo PressLtd
Release Date : 1989-01

Once Out Of Nature written by Jim Simmerman and has been published by Galileo PressLtd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-01 with Poetry categories.

Nature Out Of Balance

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Author : Merrie-Ellen Wilcox
language : en
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Release Date : 2021-02-16

Nature Out Of Balance written by Merrie-Ellen Wilcox and has been published by Orca Book Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-16 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Invasive species threaten local ecosystems and the planet’s biodiversity, but are they all as bad as we think they are? Plants, animals, insects and fish are moving in. In Nature Out of Balance:How Invasive Species Are Changing the Planet author Merrie-Ellen Wilcox profiles all-star invasive species around the world, starting in her own neighbourhood, and warns that humans are the most invasive species of all. We find out how and why species become invasive, what we can do to stop their spread and whether it’s time to think differently about invasive species that are here to stay.

Consciousness Inside And Out Phenomenology Neuroscience And The Nature Of Experience

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Author : Richard Brown
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-08-23

Consciousness Inside And Out Phenomenology Neuroscience And The Nature Of Experience written by Richard Brown and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-23 with Philosophy categories.

This volume is product of the third online consciousness conference, held at http://consciousnessonline.com in February and March 2011. Chapters range over epistemological issues in the science and philosophy of perception, what neuroscience can do to help us solve philosophical issues in the philosophy of mind, what the true nature of black and white vision, pain, auditory, olfactory, or multi-modal experiences are, to higher-order theories of consciousness, synesthesia, among others. Each chapter includes a target article, commentaries, and in most cases, a final response from the author. Though wide-ranging all of the papers aim to understand consciousness both from the inside, as we experience it, and from the outside as we encounter it in our science. The Online Consciousness Conference, founded and organized by Richard Brown, is dedicated to the rigorous study of consciousness and mind. The goal is to bring philosophers, scientists, and interested lay persons together in an online venue to promote high-level discussion and exchanging of views, ideas and data related to the scientific and philosophical study of consciousness.

Out Of School And Into Nature

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Author : Suzanne Slade
language : en
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Release Date : 2017-03-15

Out Of School And Into Nature written by Suzanne Slade and has been published by Sleeping Bear Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

This picture book biography examines the life and career of naturalist and artist Anna Comstock (1854-1930), who defied social conventions and pursued the study of science. From the time she was a young girl, Anna Comstock was fascinated by the natural world. She loved exploring outdoors, examining wildlife and learning nature's secrets. From watching the teamwork of marching ants to following the constellations in the sky, Anna observed it all. And her interest only increased as she grew older and went to college at Cornell University. There she continued her studies, pushing back against those social conventions that implied science was a man's pursuit. Eventually Anna became known as a nature expert, pioneering a movement to encourage schools to conduct science and nature classes for children outdoors, thereby increasing students' interest in nature. In following her passion, this remarkable woman blazed a trail for female scientists today.

A Free Inquiry Into The Nature Of Savings Banks Pointing Out Their Direct Tendency To Diminish The National Wealth And Inefficacy In Promoting Morality Among The Poor Etc

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Author : Edward LAWSON (of London.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1818

A Free Inquiry Into The Nature Of Savings Banks Pointing Out Their Direct Tendency To Diminish The National Wealth And Inefficacy In Promoting Morality Among The Poor Etc written by Edward LAWSON (of London.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1818 with categories.

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