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"Bang! And that was it, the beginning of everything." So begins this beautifully illustrated, panoramic story of evolution. Author and illustrator Michael Rubino conveys not only the facts but also the excitement of the scientific explanation of our world, from the origin of the universe in the big bang to the present reality of our planet, teeming with life but threatened by overpopulation and pollution.Parents looking for an easy-to-understand guide to the scientific worldview for their children will find the perfect source here. The formation of stars and galaxies; the origin of our solar system and planet Earth; the epochal march of life from single-celled organisms through sponges, worms, insects, fish, dinosaurs, birds, and early mammals; and the evolution of the first humans from their simian cousins-it's all here. This book is an eloquent blend of art and science that tells the most important story so far known.

This comprehensive history of scientific discovery and superstition traces the evolution of scientific thought across the millennia, considering the significant discoveries as well as the false starts of such pseudosciences as astrology and alchemy.

Want to ride faster, fitter, safer?The Advanced Cyclist's Training Manual can help take your cycling to the next level. Following the seasonal schedule of a professional rider, the manual starts with self-assessment, preparation and bike setup. It tells you how to train through the off-season and improve your technique, endurance and speed with a regimen that suits you, before tackling the demands of your chosen race or challenge. Illustrated with stunning action photography and filled with insider tips from the international cycling elite, this is a resource that no rider will want to be without. A book that focuses on you, it's the perfect guide to help you train effectively, peak at the right time, avoid injury and beat your goals.

More riders than ever are heading to the country on their mountain bikes. It's a sport that has exploded over the last twenty years, as people of all ages and walks of life are drawn to the thrill of the ride. Written by rider, racer and trainer Clive Forth, The Mountain Bike Skills Manual is the best resource for anyone who wants to know more about the sport and develop their abilities. Illustrated with excellent step-by-step biking trick shots and covering everything from equipment and core skills to competitions and recreational riding, it's a book no rider will want to be without. Including: Trail riding - Downhill - 4XDual slalom - Enduro - MarathonStreet riding - Cross-countryFree-ride - Slope style

Humanists are sometimes accused of being so focused on the human race that they ignore the environment and other species. This book is designed to address these criticisms. The contributors, all humanists in the naturalistic tradition, show that in fact humanism as a worldview has much to offer environmentalism. Since humanists are committed to working for a global community in which all humans can flourish, they are as concerned about ecological degradation as environmentalists. But in regard to what should be done about environmental problems, humanists do not hesitate to use the best scientific information and technology to reclaim the natural world while ensuring the welfare of all human beings. Humanists stress that science and technology must be used responsibly and that human beings must learn to give up destructive ideological fantasies, whether political or religious. The contributors are Vern L. Bullough, Gwen Whitehead Brewer, Richard Gilbert, Michael J. Kami, Gerald Larue, Timothy J. Madigan, Sarah Oelberg, Don Page, Howard B. Radest, Philip J. Regal, Andreas Rosenberg, Harvey Sarles, David Schafer, John M. Swomley, Robert B. Tapp, Michael Werner, and Carol Wintermute.

This long-overdue volume is the only one of its kind containing all of Madison's religious writings, as well as new contributions by leading scholars. Madison's writings assume even more importance to thoughtful Americans as the Supreme Court continues to decide issues of school prayer, and as the Moral Majority tries to desecularize American public and private life. Imagine an America without the Bill of Rights, without the Constitution. This image of our nation, existing without these two foundations of freedom, justice, and inquiry, assaults the imagination, for these two documents are the fuel that runs the republic. What is even more remarkable is that their primary author was one man - James Madison. James Madison On Religious Liberty is the definitive work of scholarship in its field, and will lay to rest any questioning of Madison's enormous historical stature. The essays are exhaustive in scope - many appear here for the first time in published form - and they include all of the available scholarship on Madison's religious writings. Alley provides more than 65 pages of source material, including "Memorial and Remonstrance," probably the single most important statement of religious liberty ever written; the Virginia Declaration of Rights; selections from his correspondence with Thomas Jefferson and William Bradford; and other writings. Among the distinguished contributors are Daniel J. Boorstein, the late Sam Ervin, Jr., Robert A. Rutland, A.E. Dick Howard, Henry Steele Commager, Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., and Dumas Malone. This volume makes clear the wisdom and courage Madison invested in his writings. He was fully aware that all our freedoms flow from religious liberty, as religious liberty is really the freedom of inquiry.

Provides road bike enthusiasts with step-by-step guidance to maintaining and repairing their bikes, combining an easy-to-use format and design with high quality photographs of the latest equipment, tools and techniques.

How to Write Melodies is the only guide yoüll ever need for demystifying and perfecting the art of melody writing.

This groundbreaking anthology brings together new works from both emerging and established playwrights to explore the rich opportunities afforded by streaming theater.

Covers ironwork from roughly 1840 to 1930. Thus, it includes cast iron, which prevailed during the nineteenth century and hand wrought iron, which triumphed from about 1900 to 1930.

An illuminating look at the origins, manifestations, and future prospects for the global juggernaut that is Korean pop culture

The tumultuous story of how The Mamas and The Papas transformed from folk music wannabes to rock sensations

A warmly remembered book recounting of history, musical adventures, and anecdotes that capture the essence of Nashville, Tennessee across a half-century

A memoir offering powerful insights into the role of music in a world of conflict, change, and hope for a better tomorrow.

A definitive account of how Evita, Cats, Starlight Express, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Chess, and Miss Saigon changed the business of musical theater across the world

One minute: that's all the time an actor needs to make a scorching impressionto pull in an audience, make them care, laugh, cry, remind them that life is worth living, or help them forget that life is hard.Small Explosions collects more than ninety entirely new monologues from acclaimed playwright Adam Szymkowicz (Hearts Like Fists, Clown Bar, Pretty Theft). Short, punchy, and thoroughly memorable, they traverse the extremes of heartbreak and joy, epiphany, and bewilderment, across a range of moods and voices. Perfect as audition pieces or training exercises, they hit hard, make their mark, and just as quickly get out of the way, leaving an indelible impression.

With mingled reverence and wry humor, best-selling author Tom Santopietro embarks on an investigation to decode the enduring power of a landmark movie.

A carefully curated, cheerfully opinionated guidebook surveying 201 of the most significant selections from the Great American Songbook, ranging from celebrated masterpieces to forgotten gems.

KSAN: The Hippie Radio Revolution that Rocked America is an oral history of Americäs first hippie underground FM on the dial that broadcasted the countercultural consciousness of the `60s and `70s to a new generation.

The story of the Child Ballads--the definitive repository of traditional English folk songs--and their influence on modern popular music

Featuring exclusive interviews, this book uncovers the studio stories, ideas, and hidden meanings behind Scary Monsters as Bowie stood at the crossroads of the next decade.

Right This Way is a pop history of audiences through the ages

Dust off that story idea yoüve been wanting to develop and learn how to craft an engaging audio drama that can become a fully realized production

Superheroes! is the ultimate reference book about the men and women in tights who fight for what¿s right and the comic book phenomenon that conquered the world.

The Worst We Can Find looks at how ¿riffing¿ of films came about, the history of the shows, and why what could be an annoying habit in the theater has become a long-lasting franchise in entertainment over the years.