What was life like on our planet long before the early humans emerged?
Paleontologist Dr. Mark P. Witton draws on the latest twenty-first century discoveries to re-create the appearances and lifestyles of extinct, fascinating species, the environments they inhabited, and the challenges they faced living on an ever-changing planet. A worthy successor to Charles Knight's beloved 1946 classic, Life through the Ages II takes us on an unforgettable journey through the evolution of life on Earth.
Dozens of gorgeous color illustrations and meticulously researched, accompanying commentary showcase the succession of lost worlds, defining events, and ancient creatures that have appeared since the earth was formed, creating an indispensable guide to explore what came before us.
Автор: Witton, Mark P Название: Palaeoartist`s handbook ISBN: 1785004611 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781785004612 Издательство: TBS/GBS Рейтинг: Цена: 4118.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Extinct worlds live again in paleoart: artworks of fossil animals, plants, and environments carefully reconstructed from paleontological and geological data. Such artworks are widespread in popular culture, appearing in documentaries, museums, books, and magazines, and inspiring depictions of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in cinema. This book outlines how fossil animals and environments can be reconstructed from their fossils, explaining how paleoartists overcome gaps in fossil data and predict "soft-tissue" anatomies no longer present around fossil bones. It goes on to show how science and art can meet to produce compelling, interesting takes on ancient worlds, and explores the goals and limitations of this popular but rarely discussed art genre.
Автор: Witton, Mark Michel, Ellinor Название: Art and science of the crystal palace dinosaurs ISBN: 071984049X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780719840494 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 5148.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This introduction is thematically structured, wide-ranging and philosophically rigorous, providing the technical details of Indian philosophical arguments and their theoretical motivations, without being too technical for beginners. Including a glossary, guide to Sanskrit pronunciation and translated texts, it is an essential resource for beginners and advanced students of Indian philosophy.
Автор: Witton, Mark P. Название: Recreating and age of reptiles ISBN: 1785003348 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781785003349 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2915.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals have always fascinated people but they pose vast problems for the artist. How do you go about recreating the anatomy and behaviour of a creature we've never seen? How can we restore landscapes long lost to time? And where does the boundary between palaeontology - the science of understanding fossils- and artistic licence lie? In this outstanding book, Mark Witton shares his detailed paintings and great experience of drawing and painting extinct species. The approaches used in rendering these impressive creatures are discussed and demonstrate the problems, as well as the unexpected freedoms, that palaeontological artists are faced with.
The book showcases over ninety scientifically credible paintings of some of the most spectacular animals in the Earth's history, as well as may less familiar species.
Автор: Witton, Edward Название: Scapegoats of the empire ISBN: 1849026211 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781849026215 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2182.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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George Witton's Scapegoats of the Empire was published in 1907; however, only seven copies of the book survived. According to persistent rumours, the Australian government suppressed the book because its untold story of a slice of colonial history was an embarrassment to the British Empire.
George Witton wrote the book to show that he, "Breaker" Morant and Handcock, who fought in the second Boer war as members of the Bushveldt Carbineers regiment of the British army were scapegoated by the British authorities in South Africa. They were court-martialled for the war crime of summarily executing twelve Boer prisoners of war, which they admitted. However, they claimed that they were obeying the unwritten, but widely-known "take no prisoners" policy of Lord Kitchener.
Both Morant and Handcock were executed by firing squad in February 1902, allegedly to appease the Boer government in order to facilitate the peace Treaty of Vereeniging signed in May 1902, which ended the Second Boer War.
George Witton served twenty-eight months in prison, after which he returned to Australia, and wrote this gripping account.
George Ramsdale Witton (28 June 1874 - 14 August 1942) was a lieutenant in the Bushveldt Carbineers in the Boer War in South Africa.
Harry "Breaker" Morant (9 December 1864 - 27 February 1902), a larger-than-life character, is a major figure in the book. He was born to parents who ran a British workhouse but passed himself off as well-educated and a member of the British upper class, creating romantic legends about his past. He went to Australia "for the colonial experience" and was variously a drover, a horseman, a bush poet and balladeer, a petty criminal and a military officer. Morant and Handcock have become folk heroes in modern Australia. . Their court-martial and death have been the subject of books, a stage play, and an award-winning Australian New Wave movie by director Bruce Beresford, depicting them as Australian icons and martyrs.
Описание: Witton's scathing political indictment of the British Empire during the Boer War, originally published in 1907. The basis for the movie "Breaker Morant". Witton's main assertion, as indicated by the book's provocative title, was that he, Morant, and Handcock were made scapegoats by the British authorities in South Africa - that they were made to take the blame for widespread British war crimes against the Boers, and that the trial and executions were carried out by the British for political reasons, partly to cover up a controversial and secret "no prisoners" policy by Kitchener, and partly to appease the Boer government over the killing of Boer prisoners, in order to facilitate a peace treaty; the Treaty of Vereeniging was signed on 31 May 1902.
Автор: Ravenscroft Warren G. Название: A Dog in Need ISBN: 0648924432 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780648924432 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2619.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The Adventures of Max series is based on stories from the Bible and imparts valuable lessons to your children about their connection with God.
This book contains the following.
An injured dog lay beside the road.
No-one cared.
How will Max respond?
Based on the story of the Good Samaritan, this book teaches children that God wants us to reach out to everyone, even those who are culturally different.
Автор: Ravenscroft Warren G. Название: The Life of Christ Simply Told ISBN: 0648924416 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780648924418 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3033.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The Author, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, took the words of the Apostle Paul to heart, when he wrote to Timothy and encouraged him to:
"Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of God" 2 Timothy 2:15.
When Luke wrote to Theophilus, he undertook to draw up an orderly account of the things that have been fulfilled, just as they were handed down to them by those who from the first, were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. (Luke 1:1-4)
In this book, "the Life of Christ Simply Told", the author took each part and event in the life of Christ in the four gospel accounts, and chronologically ordered them, then combined similar passages to reveal the complete life story of Jesus, the Christ.
It is his intention, that all people who read this book, will be blessed and uplifted, as the Holy Spirit brings fresh understanding and revelation to His written word.
Автор: Witton Hannah Название: The Hormone Diaries ISBN: 1526361469 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781526361462 Издательство: Little Brown Рейтинг: Цена: 1516.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: After the success of her award-winning debut, Doing It!, sex education and body positivity vlogger Hannah Witton is back with an honest and empowering new book about living with your period, and the hormones that affect our daily lives.
Автор: Ravenscroft Warren G. Название: The Defiant Mouse ISBN: 0648924408 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780648924401 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1662.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
The Adventures of Max series is based on stories from the Bible and Imparts valuable lessons to your children about their connection with God.
About the book.
Max offers his protection to a little mouse.
The mouse tries to retain his independence.
Will the defiant mouse be safe on his own?
Based on the story of The Rich Young Ruler, this book teaches children that it's better to accept God's love and protection than to live independently like the Rich Young Ruler.
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