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    A Song To Eleonora Duse In Francesca da Rimini (Unabridged)

    by Sara Teasdale ...
    Narrated by Adam Palmo, Ryan White, William Neff ...

    Unabridged

    8 min

    In the realm of unrequited love and tragic destiny, Sara Teasdale's "A Song to Eleonora Duse in Francesca da Rimini" weaves a haunting tapestry of longing and despair. Inspired by the legendary Italian actress Eleonora Duse's portrayal of Francesca da Rimini, Teasdale's poem captures the essence of a woman consumed by a forbidden passion that leads to her untimely demise. Through lyrical verses ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Contributions to Sensory Physiology

    Volume 5

    Edited by William D. Neff ...
    Contributions to Sensory Physiology: Volume 5 presents a theory about the physiological basis of sensation. It discusses some research made in microscopic anatomy and psychophysics. It addresses the functional significance and physiological mechanisms of the sensory systems. Some of the topics covered in the book are the simple cells of the striate cortex; the concept of a receptive field; ... Read more

    $64.79 CAD

  • Contributions to Sensory Physiology

    Volume 6

    Edited by William D. Neff ...
    Contributions to Sensory Physiology, Volume 6 covers theories and research about the physiological basis of sensation. The book starts by describing cutaneous communication, including topics about the mechanoreceptive systems in the skin, the temporal relations of the stimuli, and pattern generation and its recognition by the skin. The book then discusses the effects of environments, such as ... Read more

    $64.79 CAD

  • Contributions to Sensory Physiology

    Volume 7

    Edited by William D. Neff ...
    Contributions to Sensory Physiology, Volume 7, was published with two principal objectives in mind: (1) to bring together reports of current research on all of the sensory systems; and (2) to provide an opportunity for the scientist studying a sensory system to give a detailed account of a series of experiments or to present, at some length, a theory about the physiological basis of sensation. The ... Read more

    $64.79 CAD

  • Contributions to Sensory Physiology

    Volume 8

    Edited by William D. Neff ...
    Contributions to Sensory Physiology, Volume 8 is a collection of scientific essays that resulted from experiments made in the field of sensory systems. One of the focuses of the study is the superior colliculus, or optic tectum. Optic tectum is responsible for the start of orienting responses to visual stimuli. The layered structure inside the optic tectum is vital to understand the neural basis ... Read more

    $64.79 CAD

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    The Biology and Archaeology of Humans on the Edge of the Alaskan Arctic

    Edited by Charles E. Hilton, Benjamin M. Auerbach, Libby W. Cowgill ...
    Series Book 68 - Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology
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  • Life Histories of the Dobe !Kung

    Food, Fatness, and Well-being over the Life-span

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    Series Book 4 - Origins of Human Behavior and Culture
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  • Extractive Industries and Ape Conservation

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