Human Vision

In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and time.

From the start, Robert Hansen seemed destined for an unhappy life. Overworked by his strict parents and relentlessly bullied by his classmates, he spent his teenage years alone. His love of archery and hunting were the only comforts he had until he left his small town for Alaska, the last great frontier. Witness the depraved second life of a respected family man - the life of the worst serial killer in Alaska's history.

Who deserves human rights? The answer to this question is the crux of all moral and political action in society, and defines our character as individuals and as nations. Aimee Murphy seeks to answer this vital question in this accessible and succinct handbook on the Consistent Life Ethic, a moral philosophy whose central principle is that each and every human being has inherent dignity from conception to natural death, and therefore deserves to live free from violence.

For one thing, Montessori kids grow up to be successful people. They weren’t given a strict timetable of schoolwork to finish yet they grew up to create revolutionary ideas that changed the world we have today. Just look at Amazon and Google. Montessori kids did not grow into spoiled, self-absorbed people.

Whether you are a parent, caretaker, or educator, you are concerned about the well-being of the young children in your care. The exciting and fascinating time from ages two to six marks an amazing period of changes and milestones reached. Children change from toddling, unstable, barely communicative little ones into running, jumping, climbing and expressive beings.

Si usted es un padre, cuidador o educador, le preocupa el bienestar de los niños pequeños a su cargo. El tiempo emocionante y fascinante de las edades de 2 a 6 años marca un período sorprendente de cambios e hitos alcanzados. Los niños cambian de niños pequeños, inestables, apenas comunicativos, a correr, saltar, trepar y ser expresivos. A través de este libro, Esther lo lleva a través del significado de Montessori y le explica en detalle la singularidad de la técnica Montessori y por qué puede complementar mejor la singularidad de su propio hijo.

If you want results, you have to do the work! Many people have trouble getting themselves to do "the work" required to get the caliber of results they want. They have dreams and set goals and find they just can't get the work done. Getting the work done is the stumbling block. Unblock the "work" stumbling block and you will own "The Results!"

The counterterrorism policies following September 11, 2001, brought the definition and legitimacy of torture to the forefront of political, military, and public debates. This timely volume explores the question of torture through multiple lenses by situating it within systems of belief, social networks of power, and ideological worldviews.