This book brings a new perspective to psychological hedonism as a fundamental theory of human behavior based on ideas grounded in affective neuroscience and evolutionary biology. The resulting Darwinian hedonism viewpoint is then applied to the growing epidemic of unhealthy behaviour; including poor diet, physical inactivity, and substance use.
Exploring the origins and influences of maritime camouflage
Ever since the beginning of the 20th century, humans have been destroying our beautiful planet. Not always intentional. In the 2020s world leaders set out plans to help to stop dangerous emissions. Sadly, not much changed. Now as we are facing the biggest challenge ever to save our planet, it's now or never.
Williams examines the colonial and anti-colonial arguments of Adam Smith, Immanuel Kant, Jeremy Bentham, and L.T. Hobhouse. He reveals some of the central ambiguities that characterise the ways that liberal thought has dealt with the reality of an illiberal world.
Interstellar dust has essential roles in the physics and chemistry of the Universe. This book discusses interstellar dust at an accessible level for the first time.
Most children have a short attention span. However, when Josh gets bored, all hell breaks loose! Even doctors can’t explain the mayhem caused when Josh opens his mouth to yawn. Due to the strange power of the young boy’s yawn, hilarity ensues in David Williams’s side-splitting When Josh Gets Bored.
A riveting and unexpected novel that questions whether a peaceful and non violent community can survive when civilisation falls apart. číst celé
Mira Slovak was born in Czechoslovakia and survived the Nazi and Russian occupations. Disliking communism, he hijacked a plane and escaped. He worked for the CIA and befriended Bill Boeing Jr. When Boeing began racing hydroplanes Mira became Bill's driver, winning many races. He then switched to airplanes and continued to win!
This book will serve you well if:You're new to traditional stained glass painting and are uncertain which brushes, paints and tools to buy - this book will tell you what you want to know. The accompanying 12 free videos will also introduce you to the key techniques. You've painted stained glass for a while but still worry "Is it my lack of skill which is the problem, or is it my brushes, paints and tools which stop me achieving the results I want?" - this book will guide you to the answer. And the 23 free designs will give you an excellent resource with which to practise. You're a teacher who wants your students to experience the joy of mastering this wonderful craft - this book will show you the smallest, most effective set of brushes, paints and tools to place before them so they can triumph. From designers and painters Williams & Byrne, and featuring entries from the journal of the forgotten Victorian craftsman Nathaniel Somers, this book will demonstrate how few possessions you really need to paint stained glass. This is Book 1 of The Glass Painter's Method.
Smurf in Wanderland is one man's insightful and hilarious examination of football, tribalism, belonging and identity.