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 Free Download Threatened and Recently Extinct Vertebrates of the World: A Biogeographic Approach English | 2023 | ISBN: 1108495869 | 759 Pages | PDF | 18 MB Habitat degradation is currently the main anthropogenic cause of species extinctions. The main cause of habitat degradation worldwide is agriculture, with urban sprawl, logging, mining and some fishing practices close behind. The physical destruction of habitat, such as deforestation for land development and burning fossil fuels, are examples of this. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of all threatened and recently-extinct mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes within the context of their locations and habitats. The approach takes a systematic examination of each biogeographic realm and region of the world, both terrestrial and marine, but with a particular emphasis on geographic features such as mountains and islands. It reveals patterns useful in conservation and helps to put it all into perspective. It is a baseline from which to compare subsequent developments, as well as a standardization of the way endangered species are studied.
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The truth is that all of these stories live in a murky, anachronistic history so entangled that trying to unravel it can mean everything or nothing at all. One of the reasons for this is the age of most myths, especially those from ancient times (the name Theseus can be traced back as far as 1450 BCE, for instance). Another is the sheer volume of possible versions there can be of a given myth. A lot of mythological stories span centuries, so it's likely that nothing like an "original version" of Theseus and the Minotaur will ever be known. In fact, even if the story could be traced all the way back, the "original" is likely to be so far removed from the beloved modern-day version that it would not be adopted as canon anyway. Nor, it has to be said, can a version of the story be isolated that would have been read at a specific point in time, such as the Classical Period, since a lot of the sources for stories like Theseus are either fragmentary or come even later. Moreover, an "original" is less important than the layers of meaning accumulated over the ages. To the modern reader, the sum of the parts can be more fruitful than the mode of conception. Regardless, as one of the most famous myths of all time, the story of Theseus has been at the heart of Greek mythology since he became Athens' "Culture Hero" at the beginning of the 5th century BCE, and variants on his story surface in countless ancient sources. The importance of the story to the Greeks themselves makes it worth looking at the story from a historical standpoint; many scholars believe the actions and events in myths have a basis in historical fact. On the other hand, Joseph Campbell's "monomyth" theory takes a different approach by suggesting all myths are part of a wider, mythological framework representing the psychological needs of the reader. Whether the approaches are "correct" has been and will continue to be debated in scholarly circles for the foreseeable future, but in many respects both sides of the debate can add value and understanding for modern readers. Even in the case of a story like Theseus that so many people are familiar with, studying the legend allows for different ways of interpreting it, and helps readers understand all the different variations of events within it. Theseus and the Minotaur: The History of One of Greek Mythology's Most Famous Legends looks at the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, based on both Greek and Roman sources, from which both fascinating and key elements of the story emerge. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the story like never before.  Free Download Ernle Bradford, "Thermopylae: The Battle For The West" English | ISBN: 0306813602 | 2004 | 256 pages | EPUB | 940 KB An impressively accessible narrative depicting the three-day battle for the pass at Thermopylae (the Hot Gates)-a critical contest in Xerxes's massive invasion of Greece. The bloody stand made there by Leonidas and his small Spartan army in 480 B.C. has been hailed ever since as an outstanding example of patriotism, courage, and sacrifice.  Free Download Robert E. Leverenz, "There is Nothing New Under the Sun" English | ISBN: 1498224326 | 2015 | 86 pages | EPUB | 150 KB Then: Witness to an execution as the disparity, injustice, and cruelty of the death penalty is carried out. Now: The death penalty is abolished in twenty states. Then: Geraldine Ferraro was nominated by the Democratic Party to run as the vice presidential candidate. Now: Women are among those seeking the presidential nomination in both major parties. Then and now: The juxtaposition on a host of major issues present in the 1980's and the first decade of the 21st century. Is America a religious nation? The abuse of power, the relation between church and state: These are but a few sample of the 31 commentaries addressing issues spanning the decades from the 1980's to the present. There are some which stand alone without any parallel expression in our day. There is one titled: ""Baseball Revisited."" ""The times they are a-changing. Yes and no!"" ""Is there anything new under the sun? Yes and no!"" ""Weaving in timeless themes from Ecclesiastes and the ancient Greeks, Leverenz astutely comments on cogent, insightful radio commentaries he wrote back in the Reagan years, capturing both progress and the absence of change-from the Reagan years to Obama."" -Craig R. Mosher, Associate Professor & Director of Social Work Program; Department Head - Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work (SASW) Department, Luther College ""Leverenz's book s an extremely readable and timely series of 'then' and 'now' vignettes that expose key issues presently facing us as actually being repetitions of those [from] the 1980's. Drawing from his experiences as a pastor and Public Radio commentator, he skillfully weaves his realistic thesis that while the players in history change, the Description remains recognizably the same. Blanketed with sadness over the human condition, a hint emerges that awareness might slow recurrence."" -W. Paul Jones, Emeritus Professor, writer Robert E. Leverenz is a United Methodist minister and social worker. He has advanced degrees from Duke Divinity School, St. Paul School of Theology, and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Iowa. He has served parishes in Iowa and Oregon. He is the author of Poetic Expressions: The extraordinary in the Ordinary, and That's What They Are in For! A Pastoral Memoir of a Privileged Profession. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Melanie. |
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