John Collier

""Patterns and Ceremonials of the Indians of the Southwest"" by John Collier is a comprehensive study of the indigenous cultures of the American Southwest. Collier, a noted anthropologist and former commissioner of Indian Affairs, delves into the unique customs, rituals, and beliefs of the Pueblo, Hopi, Navajo, and Apache peoples, among others. The book explores the intricate patterns and designs found in their pottery, weaving, and other art forms, as well as the significance of their religious ceremonies and dances. Collier also examines the impact of colonialism and modernization on these communities and their efforts to preserve their traditions in the face of cultural assimilation. This classic work provides a valuable insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Southwest's indigenous peoples and their ongoing struggles for survival and self-determination. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Seeking Life by Vera Laski is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that explores the meaning and purpose of human existence. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of philosophy, psychology, and spirituality, Laski offers a unique perspective on the quest for meaning and fulfillment in life. Through a series of essays and reflections, she explores the nature of consciousness, the role of creativity, the importance of relationships, and the search for transcendence. Laski's writing is insightful, eloquent, and deeply personal, making this book a must-read for anyone who is seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Whether you are a spiritual seeker, a student of philosophy, or simply someone who is interested in exploring the big questions of life, Seeking Life is a book that will challenge, inspire, and enlighten you. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Title: A select collection of Old Plays. Edited by R. D.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. Containing many classic works from important dramatists and poets, this collection has something for every lover of the stage and verse. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Dodsley, Robert; Collier, John; 1825-27. 12 vol.; 8 . 642.h.7-18.

Title: Essays on the Progress of the Vital Principle from the Vegetable to the Animal Kingdoms and the Soul of Man, introductory to contemplations on Deity. MS. notes by the author]. Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The GENERAL HISTORICAL collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This varied collection includes material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world. Topics include health, education, economics, agriculture, environment, technology, culture, politics, labour and industry, mining, penal policy, and social order. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Collier, John; 1800. xii. 376 p.; 8 . 1144.f.4.

Every Thing Must Go argues that the only kind of metaphysics that can contribute to objective knowledge is one based specifically on contemporary science as it really is, and not on philosophers' a priori intuitions, common sense, or simplifications of science. In addition to showing how recent metaphysics has drifted away from connection with all other serious scholarly inquiry as a result of not heeding this restriction, they demonstrate how to build a metaphysics compatible with current fundamental physics ('ontic structural realism'), which, when combined with their metaphysics of the special sciences ('rainforest realism'), can be used to unify physics with the other sciences without reducing these sciences to physics itself. Taking science metaphysically seriously, Ladyman and Ross argue, means that metaphysicians must abandon the picture of the world as composed of self-subsistent individual objects, and the paradigm of causation as the collision of such objects. Every Thing Must Go also assesses the role of information theory and complex systems theory in attempts to explain the relationship between the special sciences and physics, treading a middle road between the grand synthesis of thermodynamics and information, and eliminativism about information. The consequences of the author's metaphysical theory for central issues in the philosophy of science are explored, including the implications for the realism vs. empiricism debate, the role of causation in scientific explanations, the nature of causation and laws, the status of abstract and virtual objects, and the objective reality of natural kinds.