Resultaten voor 'vern'

1. Katerina , Horakova

Grimm's Fairy Tales: A Graphic Novel

Containing three classic tales from the collection of the Brothers Grimm, these graphic novel-style accounts will transport readers right into the heart of each story. From the crumbling castle that houses the mysterious Beast to the gothic-style encounter between Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, to the charming, magical tale of Sleeping Beauty and the spell that is cast upon her until she is woken by her true love''s kiss, these tales have captivated audiences for more than 200 years. Dynamically and beautifully illustrated, every image has been thoughtfully created to enhance the experience of each tale and add to the reader''s enjoyment.

1. Vernon Lyman , Kellogg

Evolution

"Evolution" provides an accessible and authoritative exploration of the fundamental principles of biological transformation and the history of life on Earth. Written during a pivotal era in scientific discourse, this work demystifies the complex mechanisms of natural selection, heredity, and the origin of species for a general audience. Vernon L. Kellogg, a distinguished entomologist and biologist, examines the evidence for evolution found in the fossil record, comparative anatomy, and embryology. He addresses the then-emerging fields of genetics and cytology, bridging the gap between Darwinian theory and modern scientific understanding. The book delves into the philosophical and social implications of evolutionary thought, emphasizing its role as a unifying concept in the natural sciences. Rich in historical significance, "Evolution" remains a vital document for understanding the development of scientific education in the early twentieth century. It offers readers a clear-eyed perspective on the continuity of life and the intricate processes that shape the diversity of the natural world. This work serves as both an educational primer and a compelling defense of scientific inquiry into the origins and progress of life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

1. Zackary , Vernon

Eating on a Mountain at the End of the World

When Zackary Vernon moved to the Appalachian town of Boone, North Carolina, he had a goal: to make more ethical food choices. Soon he was working on an organic farm; volunteering at a pay-what-you-can restaurant; and interviewing a range of people, from fishermen and farmers to biologists and even reality television star Eustace Conway. He found that when he stepped outside the industrial food system, he often ended up in the company of folks on the fringe—people who rejected not only industrial farming methods but also many modern beliefs and conventions that have proven harmful to our food system.Disillusioned by extremist positions on the left and right, such as anarchist fantasies and myopic conservative worldviews, Vernon, like many of us, struggled to be an ethical eater without fully sacrificing pleasure and joy. While there are no easy answers, he invites readers to consider their own responsibilities to both the places they live and the far-off places their lifestyles affect. With dry wit and personal stories, Vernon offers ways for us to fail better as we consider how to eat more ethically in the future.

1. Alice , Vernon

Ghosted

A social, historical and scientific exploration into the ways and reasons we chase, stalk and measure supernatural phenomena to find proof of the existence, or non existence, of ghosts.The history of ghosts is ancient, but the history of active ghost-hunting is relatively recent, and investigations into the paranormal have developed hand-in-spirit-hand with scientific discoveries, from radio waves to smartphone apps. Now, more than ever, we want to find our own ghosts. Is it to help process grief? Become influencers? Or ease our fears of death?Ghosted follows the journey of paranormal investigations from the Victorian era to the modern day, examining how our fascination with ghost hunting has changed alongside technology and culture. Where we once gathered around tables, observing and recording every movement of the medium, we now take electronic equipment and app-laden phones around haunted locations to catch ghosts digitally. Where theatres and concert halls held sold-out performances by conjurers recreating the tricks of fraudulent mediums, we now delight in picking apart and exposing the evidence presented on reality television programmes. In this book, Alice Vernon embarks on a journey to encounter a ghost, travelling to some of the UK's most haunted locations and encouraging readers to interrogate their own scepticism and belief. Ghosted examines what we are looking for, why we are looking for it, and why have we never given up the ghost.

Unsaying the Commonplace

¿Although he was a man rooted in and engaged with nineteenth-century British culture, George MacDonald was no friend of Victorian convention. As this volume demonstrates, he was part of a tradition of counter-cultural writers, teachers, theologians, and reformers (including S. T. Coleridge, F. D. Maurice, A. J. Scott, and Charles Kingsley)-figures who stood up to injustice, fought for social change, opposed oppressive religious doctrines, and used imaginative fiction to transform individuals. These ten essays by leading MacDonald scholars such as Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, Trevor Hart, Elisabeth Jay, Kerry Dearborn-and including Stephen Prickett's final essay on MacDonald-explore how MacDonald participated in this counter-cultural tradition, critiquing commonplace biases and awakening individuals out of their moral and theological complacencies.

Unsaying the Commonplace

¿Although he was a man rooted in and engaged with nineteenth-century British culture, George MacDonald was no friend of Victorian convention. As this volume demonstrates, he was part of a tradition of counter-cultural writers, teachers, theologians, and reformers (including S. T. Coleridge, F. D. Maurice, A. J. Scott, and Charles Kingsley)-figures who stood up to injustice, fought for social change, opposed oppressive religious doctrines, and used imaginative fiction to transform individuals. These ten essays by leading MacDonald scholars such as Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, Trevor Hart, Elisabeth Jay, Kerry Dearborn-and including Stephen Prickett's final essay on MacDonald-explore how MacDonald participated in this counter-cultural tradition, critiquing commonplace biases and awakening individuals out of their moral and theological complacencies.