The publication of Darwin s The Origin of Species in 1859 marked a dramatic turning point in scientific thought. The volume had taken Darwin more than twenty years to publish, in part because he envisioned the storm of controversy it was certain to unleash. Indeed, selling out its first edition on its first day, The Origin of Species revolutionized science, philosophy, and theology. Darwin s reasoned, documented arguments carefully advance his theory of natural selection and his assertion that species were not created all at once by a divine hand but started with a few simple forms that mutated and adapted over time. Whether commenting on his own poor health, discussing his experiments to test instinct in bees, or relating a conversation about a South American burrowing rodent, Darwin s monumental achievement is surprisingly personal and delightfully readable. Its profound ideas remain controversial even today, making it the most influential book in the natural sciences ever written an important work no
Earthquakes are fascinating as well as terrifying. Some earthquakes barely shake the ground, while others are powerful enough to flatten a city in a matter of seconds. No one knows for sure when or where the next one will strike.
The horse has existed for millions of years and has played an important part in the progress of the human race. When man learned to ride he was transformed into a powerful being, able to see farther, move faster, and cover long distances more easily.The human power of reasoning combined with the horse's endurance and mobility made a formidable partnership and since the horse lived in herds it found living with people easy and responded well to being domesticated. Over the years its contribution to our lives has been invaluable; it has provided transportation for both goods and people, as well as milk, meat and hides, and needs little in return. Horses can forage for their own food, will eat whatever is available, and can adapt to extremes of temperature and environment. Aside from such practicalities, the horse is a beautiful animal and to watch the partnership of a good horse and rider is to see human and animal working as one. Anyone who has been lucky enough to see the famous Lipizzaners performing at
"Harley-Davidson" is a visual celebration of the most famous motorcycle in the w.orld. The history of this legendary brand is told through a series of stunning, full-color photographs of its most famous (and infamous) marques. Each featured machine is accompanied by fascinating text that describes its design, historicalsignificance,and individual background,including the personal anecdotes of their owners.From the earliest "Singles" to the sport-bikes of the 21st century, the story of Harley-Davidson thunders to life in this exciting volume.
"Harley-Davidson" is a visual celebration of the most famous motorcycle in the w.orld. The history of this legendary brand is told through a series of stunning, full-color photographs of its most famous (and infamous) marques. Each featured machine is accompanied by fascinating text that describes its design, historicalsignificance,and individual background,including the personal anecdotes of their owners.From the earliest "Singles" to the sport-bikes of the 21st century, the story of Harley-Davidson thunders to life in this exciting volume.
Butterflies and moths have always held a pecial fascination tor mankind; their eauty, delicacy and energy have nspired us throughout the ages, providing us ith symbols for love, rehirth and the soul. The etamorphosis from caterpillar to pupa to utterfly remains one of the most amazing feats hat nature has to oiler. Yet many people take hese remarkable insects for granted, few ealising that there are around 160,000 different pecies of buttertly and moth across all corners f the globe. Their lives are dominated by the onstant struggle to survive in a world which eems filled with hungry predators, and the mazing adaptations which enable this survival esult in the diversity which is clearly illustrated ere. Although considered the dull cousin to the utterfly, moths are as varied and as stunning, nd often display the most remarkable survival techniques, from mimicking other insects, birds and even snakes to biting, squealing and spitting. With its stunning photographs and clear, authoritative text, A Concise G