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Painting a vivid portrait of the "father of neuroscience, " this beautifully illustrated account of how Santiago Ramâon y Cajal shaped his scientific fate as an artist, which led to his discovery of the branching connections within the nervous system.

In an exquisitely illustrated nonfiction picture book about the childhood and discoveries of the "father of neuroscience, " science and art--together--work wonders. Santiago Ramón y Cajal's father, the village doctor, wants Santiago to be a doctor. He discourages his willful son's love and aptitude for art. But drawing and painting are as necessary to Santiago as breathing, so when his father confiscates his art supplies, the boy finds a way t...

In an exquisitely illustrated nonfiction picture book about the childhood and discoveries of the "father of neuroscience, " science and art--together--work wonders. Santiago Ramón y Cajal's father, the village doctor, wants Santiago to be a doctor. He discourages his willful son's love and aptitude for art. But drawing and painting are as necessary to Santiago as breathing, so when his father confiscates his art supplies, the boy finds a way t...

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Joe, and his horse, Bungee, were best friends. One day they visited Kalaloch Beach on the Washington coast and rode for miles and miles. After a long day of riding, Joe set up camp on the bluff above the beach for the night. Early the next morning, a strange noise woke them and scared Bungee away. What was the strange noise? Where did Bungee go? Would Joe ever see his best friend, Bungee, again? This heartwarming story of a man's lov...

Safyra needed a break. The world was going insane, life grew darker by the day, seemed as if there was no love of anything anymore. She was tired. She was worn down. Everything felt wrong. When she comes across an ad for a trip to Gargoyle Cavern as a way to escape the chaos she is dubious. A cavern? A rock is her saving grace? Unable to escape the whispers, and the nagging sensation to go, she takes a chance. No telling what one may find i...

Growing up, we are often taught never to question the value of a good education. From the moment they "graduate" from making castles in sandboxes, the actions and interests of young adolescents are measured by how enticing they will appear on the almighty "college application." But if you stop to consider that the total student debt in the United States is estimated to be $1.3 trillion (more than credit card and auto loan debt combined), you m...

The Gospel of Mark is a relatively short book whose brevity and style create an engaging narrative experience. But Mark's Gospel is by no means a simple text, and scholars have long puzzled over various features of the narrative. Reading Mark offers an accessible introduction to Mark's story of Jesus, as well as to important scholarly discussions. Equipping students to become better interpreters of Mark, the discussion focuses on key elements ...

Der amerikanische Pianist und Komponist lässt auf sein Blue-Note-Debüt 'Every Note Is True' (2022) einvielseitiges neues Projekt mit zwei verschiedenen Trios - mit Thomas Morgan/Kush Abadey und SimónWillson/Vinnie Sperrazza - folgen, mit Originalen aus eigener Feder sowie einfallsreichen Versionen desPop-Klassikers 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' und des Jazz-Klassikers ''Round Midnight'. Den Abschlussbildet die Erstveröffentlichung von Iver...

A beautifully illustrated and inspiring MIT Kids picture book biography of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, an incredible artist and the Father of Neuroscience.Santiago always loved drawing. With chalk or charcoal, he could create bullfights on walls, and sail ships across doorways. But his father wanted Santiago to be a doctor, not an artist, so Santiago had to paint in secret. Until, one night, he and his father slipped into an abandoned graveyard to...

A respected fiber artist teaches a technique that allows weavers to create shaped and three-dimensional tapestries, on any kind of loom.

Frank Frazettas legendäres Gemälde Death Dealer erwacht zum Leben! Kur, der verfluchte Barbar, lebt zurückgezogen in der rauen Wildnis. Sein Einzelgängertum hat einen Grund, denn sein Helm, den er nie absetzt, ist von einem Dämon besessen: dem Death Dealer. Alles ändert sich, als er eine hilflose Frau und ihr Kind vor wilden Bestien rettet und ihnen Unterschlupf gewährt. Ein Abenteuer voll Blut, schwarzer Magie und furchterregenden Monstern b...

The collapse of the Soviet Union was a historic turning point when many, especially those who grew up during the Cold War, began to let go of their long-held fears and embrace feelings of hope for the future. That included agents of the FBI, who were, by necessity, busy building bridges with their former adversaries in response to a flood of Russian criminals pouring into the United States. The Belly of the Bear chronicles this collaboration t...

The Gospel of Mark is a relatively short book whose brevity and style create an engaging narrative experience. But Mark's Gospel is by no means a simple text, and scholars have long puzzled over various features of the narrative. Reading Mark offers an accessible introduction to Mark's story of Jesus, as well as to important scholarly discussions. Equipping students to become better interpreters of Mark, the discussion focuses on key elements ...

Lori believed what they all did. They were nothing more than a machine. What if they were the next step in evolution? What really is a soul? What if they'd been here all along? "You feel so damn . . . human.

Enslaved Black people took up arms and fought in nearly every colonial conflict in early British North America. They sometimes served as loyal soldiers to protect and promote their owners' interests in the hope that they might be freed or be rewarded for their service. But for many Black combatants, war and armed conflict offered an opportunity to attack the chattel slave system itself and promote Black emancipation and freedom. In six cases, ...

Anora left The City of Grace and the festivals behind. There is far too much cheer for her to deal with today. Having broken up with her now ex-boyfriend Spenser, the cheer of the crowds makes her sad. Watching Spenser doing his duty as one of the guards who work for the King, she needs a break. What she needs . . . is an adventure. She decides that's the day she walks away from the home she knew, and goes in search of what . . . she doesn't k...

What goes bump in Boise?  Searching the darkness of the City of Trees reveals what lurks in the liminal spaces. Idaho's capital city is dotted with haunted residences, hotels and penitentiaries where many still reside in death. Two youngsters lives were cut short, but their spirits never left their childhood homes. Strange specters prowl the foothills, including hooded figures seeking sacrifices. Strange objects patrol the skies. Spooks haunt...

In an exquisitely illustrated nonfiction picture book about the childhood and discoveries of the "father of neuroscience, " science and art--together--work wonders. Santiago Ramón y Cajal's father, the village doctor, wants Santiago to be a doctor. He discourages his willful son's love and aptitude for art. But drawing and painting are as necessary to Santiago as breathing, so when his father confiscates his art supplies, the boy finds a way t...

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