John Bender: 7 books

Ends of Enlightenment explores three realms of eighteenth-century European innovation that remain active in the twenty-first century: the realist novel, philosophical thought, and the physical sciences, especially human anatomy. The European Enlightenment was a state of being, a personal stance, and...

The Culture of Diagram is about visual thinking. Exploring a terrain where words meet pictures and formulas meet figures, the book foregrounds diagrams as tools for blurring those boundaries to focus on the production of knowledge as process. It outlines a history of convergence among diverse streams...

The Banchory Conspiracy is revealed in the diaries and journals of a catholic priest. It is 19th century England. The Pettarsons are the wealthiest aristocrats in the country. The priest is their pastor and confessor. The Banchory brothers, twins, have insinuated themselves into the good graces of...

For those ready to participate in making transformative changes, Transforming Undergraduate Education provides evidence and case studies that suggest how steps can be taken and progress made. For those who are currently leading their campuses through a change in culture, this book offers support and...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road withLonely Planet's **Pacific Coast Highway'sRoad Trips. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll...

#1 best-selling guide to Coastal California*** Lonely Planet Coastal California is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get to know the rocky Big Sur coast like the locals do, hug the world’s tallest tree in...

"Dalle foreste di sequoie nella nebbiosa California settentrionale alle soleggiate spiagge da surf nella California meridionale, il magico 'Stato dell'oro' fa sembrare reale anche Disneyland". Esperienze straordinarie: foto suggestive, i consigli degli autori e la vera essenza dei luoghi....