From Here to There

From Here to There
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 313
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780674244573
ISBN-13 : 0674244575
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis From Here to There by : Michael Bond

A wise and insightful exploration of human navigation, what it means to be lost, and how we find our way. How is it that we can walk unfamiliar streets while maintaining a sense of direction? Come up with shortcuts on the fly, in places we’ve never traveled? The answer is the complex mental map in our brains. This feature of our cognition is easily taken for granted, but it’s also critical to our species’ evolutionary success. In From Here to There Michael Bond tells stories of the lost and found—Polynesian sailors, orienteering champions, early aviators—and surveys the science of human navigation. Navigation skills are deeply embedded in our biology. The ability to find our way over large distances in prehistoric times gave Homo sapiens an advantage, allowing us to explore the farthest regions of the planet. Wayfinding also shaped vital cognitive functions outside the realm of navigation, including abstract thinking, imagination, and memory. Bond brings a reporter’s curiosity and nose for narrative to the latest research from psychologists, neuroscientists, animal behaviorists, and anthropologists. He also turns to the people who design and expertly maneuver the world we navigate: search-and-rescue volunteers, cartographers, ordnance mappers, urban planners, and more. The result is a global expedition that furthers our understanding of human orienting in the natural and built environments. A beguiling mix of storytelling and science, From Here to There covers the full spectrum of human navigation and spatial understanding. In an age of GPS and Google Maps, Bond urges us to exercise our evolved navigation skills and reap the surprising cognitive rewards.

From Here to There

From Here to There
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 145215869X
ISBN-13 : 9781452158693
Rating : 4/5 (9X Downloads)

Synopsis From Here to There by : Sean C. Jackson

Sean Jackson has been illustrating and exploring mazes for his own enjoyment for more than 30 years. Inspired by art, architecture, and the natural world, his colorfully detailed mazes offer imaginative and meditative journeys through village streets, garden vistas, island habitats, castle grounds, scenic towns, and gravity-defying surreal situations—each encouraging the mind to wander while following the paths. This large-format collection features nearly 50 absorbing single-page and full-spread mazes, sequenced with increasing complexity, and includes inventive bonuses such as mazes with two paths to follow and a maze that runs on the inside covers from front to back. Solutions are provided, but for those seeking mindful activity or hours of puzzle decoding entertainment, getting there will be half the fun.

The Map from Here to There

The Map from Here to There
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 371
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781526606655
ISBN-13 : 1526606658
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis The Map from Here to There by : Emery Lord

The Map from Here to There is an unforgettable story of identity and the companion novel to the stellar The Start of Me and You, which was a Zoella Book Club pick for WHSmith. It's senior year, and Paige Hancock is finally living her best life. She has a fun summer job, great friends, and a super charming boyfriend who totally gets her. But senior year also means big decisions. Feeling the weight of 'the rest of her life' Paige starts to panic. Everything is exactly how she always wanted it to be – how can she leave it all behind next year? In her head, she knows there is so much more to life after high school. But in her heart, is it so terrible to want everything to stay the same forever? Emery Lord's signature storytelling shines with lovable characters and heartfelt exploration of life's most important questions. There will be break-ups, make-ups, a road trip, and even a wedding. Through it all, can Paige figure out what happens in the after part of happily ever after? Fans of Rainbow Rowell, Jennifer Niven and Nicola Yoon should look no further than this unforgettable story of friendship and connection.

Maps

Maps
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 72
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0395720281
ISBN-13 : 9780395720288
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis Maps by : Harvey Weiss

Discusses various aspects of maps including direction, distance, symbols, latitude, and longitude, how maps are made, special purpose maps, and charts.

From Here to There

From Here to There
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Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Total Pages : 226
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781616891879
ISBN-13 : 1616891874
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis From Here to There by : Kris Harzinski

From Here to There celebrates these ephemeral documents--usually forgotten or tossed aside after having served their purpose--giving them their due as artifacts representing stories from people's lives around the world. There is the young woman suffering from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis who created maps of the Humira injections on her stomach and thighs to help her remember the sites, and give them time to heal. Or the young boy who imagined a whole country for ants and put it to paper. Lucas from Australia drew an obsessively detailed map of his local traffic island, and a teenage girl contributed a map of her high school locker. Two American tourists got lost in the Bulgarian mountains following the hand drawn map of a local, and Britanny from Denmark drew directions to an animal rights protest in Copenhagen. The maps featured in From Here to There are as varied and touching as the stories they tell.

A Book of Bridges

A Book of Bridges
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Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 9781634724050
ISBN-13 : 1634724054
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis A Book of Bridges by : Cheryl Keely

Bridges are some of the most fascinating structures in our landscape, and they come in all forms. From towering suspension bridges to humble stone crossings, this book visits them all in sweet, bouncing text with expository sidebars. But while bridges can be quite grand, this reminds us that their main purpose is bringing people together. This is perfect for budding architects, as well as readers who can relate to having loved ones who live far away.

Here and There

Here and There
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Publisher : Barefoot Books
Total Pages : 35
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781782857587
ISBN-13 : 1782857583
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Here and There by : Tamara Ellis Smith

A young boy, Ivan, experiences the early stages of his parents’ separation and finds hope in the beauty and music of nature. This tale of personal growth will provide a much-needed mirror for children in times of change -- and an important reminder for all that there’s beauty everywhere you look.

Going from Here to There

Going from Here to There
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Publisher : LernerClassroom
Total Pages : 12
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781467705257
ISBN-13 : 146770525X
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis Going from Here to There by : Sara E. Hoffmann

Introduce kids to the concept of moving from Point A to Point B with examples such as cars, kites, and more.

Directions

Directions
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Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages : 129
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781523510054
ISBN-13 : 1523510056
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Directions by : Hallie Bateman

Cutting through the noise. Sometimes we need a little direction in life, whether to see a problem from a new perspective or confirm a gut feeling. Or maybe we just need a little encouragement- an affirmation that will send us sailing into the day with confidence (Admit to yourself that your ass is exquisite). Filled with clarity, inspiration, and just the right dose of humor, Directions provides all that and more. And like, a Magic 8 Ball, it’s always ready for a consultation when you need it: What direction do I need today?

From Here to There

From Here to There
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 130
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780698405363
ISBN-13 : 0698405366
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis From Here to There by : HP Newquist

This lively history of transportation follows our fascinating route from primitive technology like sandals to driverless cars and beyond! Since humans first stood upright, we've been on the move. Need food? Water? Land? A place to live? Survival depends upon motion. For thousands of years, people have devised ways to move faster, farther, and more comfortably. Their inventions—shoes, skis, the rudder, the wheel, engines, rockets—have had an enormous impact on how and where human beings live and thrive. When human beings get a move on, change happens: - The wheel, probably first used in the Middle East around 6,000 years ago, meant building and trading supplies could be moved more easily—whole civilizations rolled out. - The Vikings sailed far and wide because they used a keel on their longships. - Horse-and-carriage gridlock gave rise to subways. - The bicycle changed the world for women in terms of freedom and fashion. - Drones and driverless cars are the future . . . coming sooner than we think. Award-winning author HP Newquist explores the transportation inventions and technologies that have transformed the way we experience the world around us. It’s a fascinating journey!