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Ibn 'Arabi and Modern Thought

The History of Taking Metaphysics Seriously

by Peter Coates ...

Discover how the profound metaphysics of twelfth-century mystic Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi directly engages with modern philosophy, psychology, and contemporary epistemology.Ibn 'Arabi and Modern Thought: The History of Taking Metaphysics Seriously presents an open dialogue between classical Sufi wisdom and Western theoretical culture. Peter Coates examines how Ibn 'Arabi's central doctrine of wahdat al ... Read more

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Discover how the profound metaphysics of twelfth-century mystic Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi directly engages with modern philosophy, psychology, and contemporary epistemology.Ibn 'Arabi and Modern Thought: The History of Taking Metaphysics Seriously presents an open dialogue between classical Sufi wisdom and Western theoretical culture. Peter Coates examines how Ibn 'Arabi's central doctrine of wahdat al
... Read more
Squirrel Nation

Reds, Greys and the Meaning of Home

by Peter Coates ...

Squirrel Nation is a history of Britain’s two species of squirrel over the past two hundred years. The red squirrel, although rare, is among the most cherished of native species. Grey squirrels, by contrast, are one of the most frequently seen wild creatures in our gardens, parks, towns and countryside, and many Britons consider it to be a foreign interloper, introduced from North America in the ... Read more

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Squirrel Nation is a history of Britain’s two species of squirrel over the past two hundred years. The red squirrel, although rare, is among the most cherished of native species. Grey squirrels, by contrast, are one of the most frequently seen wild creatures in our gardens, parks, towns and countryside, and many Britons consider it to be a foreign interloper, introduced from North America in the
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A Story of Six Rivers

History, Culture and Ecology

by Peter Coates ...

Many of the world’s major cities sprang up on the banks of rivers. Used for water, food, irrigation, transportation and power, rivers sustain life and connect places and countries, but most of us think of them simply as waterways that must be crossed on the way to somewhere else. Relating the biographies of four European and two North American rivers, A Story of Six Rivers considers the place of ... Read more

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Many of the world’s major cities sprang up on the banks of rivers. Used for water, food, irrigation, transportation and power, rivers sustain life and connect places and countries, but most of us think of them simply as waterways that must be crossed on the way to somewhere else. Relating the biographies of four European and two North American rivers, A Story of Six Rivers considers the place of
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Nature

Western Attitudes Since Ancient Times

by Peter Coates ...

Series series Themes in History
'Nature' is a deceptively simple and ahistorical term, suggesting intrinsic, unchanging reality. Yet nature has a history too, both in terms of human attitudes and human impacts. Coates outlines the major understandings of 'nature' in the western world since classical times, from nature as higher authority to its more recent meaning of threatened physical space and life forms.Unlike many others, ... Read more

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'Nature' is a deceptively simple and ahistorical term, suggesting intrinsic, unchanging reality. Yet nature has a history too, both in terms of human attitudes and human impacts. Coates outlines the major understandings of 'nature' in the western world since classical times, from nature as higher authority to its more recent meaning of threatened physical space and life forms.Unlike many others,
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Political Science. Classics Collection:

Sun Tzu-The Art of War, Plato-The Republic, Niccolo Machiavelli-The Prince, Lao Tzu-Tao Te Ching, Thomas More-Utopia, Thomas Paine-Common Sense, Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels-The Communist Manifesto

by Marcus Aurelius, Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Thomas Paine, Niccolo Machiavelli, Lao Tzu, Sun Tzu, Plato, John Stuart Mill, Vladimir lenin, Thomas More ...

Narrated by Kenneth Elliot, Alfred Costa, Peter Coates, John Brown, Douglass Scott, Jowanna Lewis, Richard Williams, Jamey Lewis, Andrew Roberts ...

Unabridged

36 hours 24 min

Why Political Science Classics Collection is so important? In today's world, providing quality training for the younger generation at colleges and universities is of primary importance. But higher education is not enough. Any graduate is first and foremost a citizen of his nation. He has the right to be an actor in the political life of his society. The political changes taking place today in the ... Read more

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Why Political Science Classics Collection is so important? In today's world, providing quality training for the younger generation at colleges and universities is of primary importance. But higher education is not enough. Any graduate is first and foremost a citizen of his nation. He has the right to be an actor in the political life of his society. The political changes taking place today in the
... Read more
The Fundamentals of Radiation Thermometers

by Peter Coates, David Lowe ...

Authored by two highly respected experts in this specialist area, The Fundamentals of Radiation Thermometers is an essential resource for anyone intending to measure the temperature of an object using the radiated energy from that object. This readable, user-friendly book gives important background knowledge for anyone working in the field of non-contact thermometry.The book begins with an ... Read more

$97.55 CAD

Authored by two highly respected experts in this specialist area, The Fundamentals of Radiation Thermometers is an essential resource for anyone intending to measure the temperature of an object using the radiated energy from that object. This readable, user-friendly book gives important background knowledge for anyone working in the field of non-contact thermometry.The book begins with an
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The Chronicles of Narnia. Prince Caspian

by C.S. Lewis, C.S. Lewis ...

Narrated by Peter Coates ...

Unabridged

4 hours 11 min

"Prince Caspian" is the second captivating installment in C.S. Lewis's renowned fantasy series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." The story resumes in the magical land of Narnia, where the Pevensie siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—return to discover that centuries have passed since their last visit. Narnia is now under the rule of the Telmarines, and the Narnians, both human and mythical ... Read more

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"Prince Caspian" is the second captivating installment in C.S. Lewis's renowned fantasy series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." The story resumes in the magical land of Narnia, where the Pevensie siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—return to discover that centuries have passed since their last visit. Narnia is now under the rule of the Telmarines, and the Narnians, both human and mythical
... Read more
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Abide in Christ

by Andrew Murray, Andrew Murray ...

Narrated by Peter Coates ...

Unabridged

5 hours 23 min

"Abide In Christ" by Andrew Murray is a timeless exploration of the Christian's relationship with Jesus Christ and the transformative power of abiding in Him. Drawing from biblical teachings and personal experience, Murray invites readers to deepen their connection with Christ and experience the abundant life He promises.In this insightful book, Murray emphasizes the importance of abiding in ... Read more

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"Abide In Christ" by Andrew Murray is a timeless exploration of the Christian's relationship with Jesus Christ and the transformative power of abiding in Him. Drawing from biblical teachings and personal experience, Murray invites readers to deepen their connection with Christ and experience the abundant life He promises.In this insightful book, Murray emphasizes the importance of abiding in
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White Nights

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Fyodor Dostoyevsky ...

Narrated by Peter Coates ...

Unabridged

2 hours

"White Nights" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a poignant and introspective short story that delves into the complexities of human emotions and the transient nature of romantic connections. Set against the backdrop of St. Petersburg's nocturnal charm, the narrative follows the lonely protagonist through four consecutive white nights, where he encounters a mysterious young woman. As the two form a deep ... Read more

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"White Nights" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a poignant and introspective short story that delves into the complexities of human emotions and the transient nature of romantic connections. Set against the backdrop of St. Petersburg's nocturnal charm, the narrative follows the lonely protagonist through four consecutive white nights, where he encounters a mysterious young woman. As the two form a deep
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A Summer Novella

by Stefan Zweig, Stefan Zweig ...

Narrated by Peter Coates ...

Unabridged

25 min

Bored in a semi-deserted Italian hotel, the narrator of this short story spends his days observing the other residents. However, his routine changes when he finally finds a companion: a mysterious elderly gentleman who is willing to share an idea for an exciting novel...Throughout his writing career, Stefan Zweig showed great interest in psychology and, in particular, in the work of Sigmund Freud. ... Read more

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Bored in a semi-deserted Italian hotel, the narrator of this short story spends his days observing the other residents. However, his routine changes when he finally finds a companion: a mysterious elderly gentleman who is willing to share an idea for an exciting novel...Throughout his writing career, Stefan Zweig showed great interest in psychology and, in particular, in the work of Sigmund Freud.
... Read more
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The Chronicles of Narnia. The Silver Chair

by C.S. Lewis, C.S. Lewis ...

Narrated by Peter Coates ...

Unabridged

4 hours 50 min

"The Silver Chair" stands as the fourth captivating installment in C.S. Lewis's renowned fantasy series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." In this adventure, readers are introduced to Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole, two new characters drawn into the magical realm of Narnia. They embark on a quest to rescue Prince Rilian, the missing son of King Caspian, who disappeared while searching for his missing ... Read more

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"The Silver Chair" stands as the fourth captivating installment in C.S. Lewis's renowned fantasy series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." In this adventure, readers are introduced to Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole, two new characters drawn into the magical realm of Narnia. They embark on a quest to rescue Prince Rilian, the missing son of King Caspian, who disappeared while searching for his missing
... Read more
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The Odyssey

by Homer, Homer ...

Narrated by Peter Coates ...

Unabridged

12 hours 34 min

Homer is the legendary author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are the central works of ancient Greek literature. Odyssey is a classic poem written by Homer that consists of 12.110 verses. It is unique already in that it has reached our days in its original form. This poem is a genuine revelation of the poetic thought of ancient Hellas. ... After the Trojan War, most of the ... Read more

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Homer is the legendary author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are the central works of ancient Greek literature. Odyssey is a classic poem written by Homer that consists of 12.110 verses. It is unique already in that it has reached our days in its original form. This poem is a genuine revelation of the poetic thought of ancient Hellas. ... After the Trojan War, most of the
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