Slither just be seriesIn this "wise and wondrous" (David Quammen) exploration, a science writer reintroduces readers to The Snake, encouraging our initial reaction to the slithery creature to be one of awe rather than disgust. For millennia, depictions of snakes as alternatively beautiful and menacing creatures have appeared in religious texts, mythology, poetry, and beyond. From the foundational deities of ancient Egypt to the reactions of squeamish children today, it is
We've all asked ourselves
reflect and assess their past behaviors and current assumptions which are at odds with the topic at hand
this unsparing yet evenhanded biography guides the reader through the many personas
First vicious shape-shifters disguise themselves as a litter of kittens
or The Boiling Point
prosperous new world
to loved ones and friends
Maria Montessori (18701952) brought about a revolution in the classroom
the Searses show a range of ways a parent can retain a child's trust and wield a positive influence as their child matures
but twenty-five years later the case is still unsolved and the artwork is still missing
In How Things Work he explores the mechanical underpinnings of dozens of types of machines and mechanisms
showing in novelistic detail how the company has gotten to where it is
