William Blake
Selected Poems
From the Great Poets series--exquisite small-format collections of classic poetry enhanced by full-color reproductions of period art, and readable, scholarly introductions. 12 full-color illustrations.
J. Bronowski Books
Jacob Bronowski, a mathematician and biologist, is celebrated for his profound exploration of the human journey through science, most notably in his documentary series 'The Ascent of Man.' His intellectual curiosity, initially sparked by anthropological studies, evolved into a deep inquiry into the origins of knowledge and the power of imagination and symbolic language in scientific progress. Bronowski possessed a remarkable ability to synthesize complex ideas, making the history of human endeavor accessible and compelling to a wide audience. His work is characterized by a thoughtful, humanistic perspective that connects scientific discovery with the broader human experience.
Vzestup člověka (The Ascent of Man)
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Originally developed as a television series, this work by an historian, inventor, mathematician and leader in the modern movement of scientific humanism traces the growth of science through the great monuments of human invention