Architects and Intellectual Culture in Post-Restoration England charts the moment when well-educated, well-resourced, English intellectuals first became interested in classical architecture in substantial numbers. This occurred after the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660 and involved people such as John Evelyn, Robert Hooke, Sir Christopher Wren, and Roger North. Matthew Walker explores how these figures treated architecture as a subject of intellectual enquiry, either as writers, as designers of buildings, or as both. In four substantial chapters it looks at how the architect was defined as a major intellectual figure, how architects acquired material that allowed them to define themselves as intellectually competent architects, how intellectual writers in the period handled knowledge of ancient architecture in their writing, and how the design process in architecture was conceived of in theoretical writing at the time. In all, Walker shows that the key to understanding English architectural culture at the time is to understand how architecture was handled as knowledge, and how architects were conceived of as collectors and producers of such knowledge. He also makes the claim that architecture was treated as an extremely serious and important area of intellectual enquiry, the result of which was that by the turn of the eighteenth century, architects and architectural writers could count themselves amongst England's intellectual and cultural elite.

Architects and Intellectual Culture in Post-Restoration England

History

Walker, Matthew

Europe

Oxford University Press

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Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Scribner

Down Below

Color photographs depict the luxurious, and, often, surprisingly spacious accommodations below decks on contemporary yachts, schooners, and ketches

Down Below: Aboard the World's Classic Yachts

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Chronicle Books LLC.

This is the first book of its kind on Presque Isle State Park. Incorporating images from 55 top regional artists, photography and painting abound in this educational volume. Presque Isle, one of America's most popular state parks, has unique natural features which are made evident throughout. Text ranges from one-line captions to short essays.

Presque Isle State Park: A scenic tour of the peninsula

MATTHEW D WALKER PUBLISHING

Have you ever wondered how others have reached their goals?Have you ever wanted to be more engaged and present?Have you ever wanted your life to be filled with adventure?Most of us have. It’s important to note, though, that you don’t need to climb Mount Everest, row across the Pacific Ocean, swim the English Channel, or ski to the North Pole to experience a life of adventure. In reality, finding it is a lifestyle choice that reconnects you with your dreams and passions. In Adventure in Everything, you’ll learn a framework for making changes guaranteed to weave excitement and a sense of possibility into every single day.Whether it’s finding a dream job, discovering a way to turn old responsibilities into new passions, enhancing your most significant relationships, or constructing a completely different way of being in this world, you have the potential for a life infused with exciting possibilities. With Adventure in Everything, you will discover this for yourself.

Adventure in Everything: How the Five Elements of Adventure Create a Life of Authenticity, Purpose, and Inspiration

Addiction & Recovery

Hay House LLC

“Why We Sleep is an important and fascinating book…Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.” —Bill Gates A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this “stimulating and important book” (Financial Times) is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber. With two appearances on CBS This Morning and Fresh Air's most popular interview of 2017, Matthew Walker has made abundantly clear that sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when it is absent. Compared to the other basic drives in life—eating, drinking, and reproducing—the purpose of sleep remains more elusive. Within the brain, sleep enriches a diversity of functions, including our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions. It recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite. Dreaming creates a virtual reality space in which the brain melds past and present knowledge, inspiring creativity. In this “compelling and utterly convincing” (The Sunday Times) book, preeminent neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker provides a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Charting the most cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and marshalling his decades of research and clinical practice, Walker explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, mood and energy levels, regulate hormones, prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes, slow the effects of aging, and increase longevity. He also provides actionable steps towards getting a better night’s sleep every night. Clear-eyed, fascinating, and accessible, Why We Sleep is a crucial and illuminating book. Written with the precision of Atul Gawande, Andrew Solomon, and Sherwin Nuland, it is “recommended for night-table reading in the most pragmatic sense” (The New York Times Book Review).

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Self-Help

Death & Grief

Diseases & Physical Ailments

A yacht is not necessarily a grandiose floating palace that no one except the very wealthy can afford. Many people who have fallen in love with the sea and the experience of boating have found that tight finances or lack of boating experience need not be a crippling obstacle. Whether one's interest is in sailing or power-boats, modern or traditional craft, there is room for the enjoyment of all types of vessels -- whether simple or expensive -- as explained and depicted in this generously illustrated volume: 
Innovative and creative marine designs are seen in photographs of: -- The various stages of yacht construction -- A gallery of sailing yachts, powerboats, and unusual types such as the Chinese junk -- Resourceful ideas for galleys and eating areas -- Both sumptuous and spartan living and sleeping quarters -- Interior detailing that is functional and unique
Here is a celebration of yachting, that passion of people who adapt to and are embraced by the sea and find endless delight in planning, maintaining, and piloting the floating palace of their dreams.

Welcome Aboard: Inside the World's Great Classic Yachts

New Line Books

Dormir es uno de los aspectos m s importantes pero menos comprendidos de nuestra vida. Hasta hace muy poco, la ciencia no ten a respuesta a la pregunta de por qu dormimos, para qu sirve el sue o o por qu sufrimos consecuencias devastadoras para la salud cuando est ausente. El preeminente neurocient fico y experto en sue o Matthew Walker propone una deslumbrante inmersi n en el prop sito y el poder del sue o, y nos explica c mo un buen sue o nocturno puede hacernos m s inteligentes, m s atractivos, m s felices, m s saludables e incluso prevenir el c ncer. Dentro del cerebro, el sue o enriquece una diversidad de funciones, como nuestra capacidad para aprender, memorizar y tomar decisiones l gicas. Recalibra nuestras emociones, reafirma nuestro sistema inmunol gico, afina nuestro metabolismo y regula nuestro apetito. So ar crea un espacio de realidad virtual en el que el cerebro combina el conocimiento pasado y presente con gran creatividad. Walker ofrece una exploraci n revolucionaria del sue o, examinando c mo afecta cada aspecto de nuestro bienestar f sico y mental. Describe los descubrimientos cient ficos m s avanzados y las d cadas de investigaci n y pr ctica cl nica, y explica c mo podemos aprovechar el sue o para mejorar el aprendizaje, el estado de nimo y los niveles de energ a, regular las hormonas, prevenir el c ncer, el alzh imer y la diabetes, reducir los efectos del envejecimiento y aumentar la longevidad. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Por qué dormimos: La nueva ciencia del sueño (Spanish Edition)

Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio

Sports & Outdoors

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Architects and Intellectual Culture in Post-Restoration England

Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams

Down Below: Aboard the World's Classic Yachts

Presque Isle State Park: A scenic tour of the peninsula

Adventure in Everything: How the Five Elements of Adventure Create a Life of Authenticity, Purpose, and Inspiration

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Welcome Aboard: Inside the World's Great Classic Yachts

Por qué dormimos: La nueva ciencia del sueño (Spanish Edition)

Welcome Aboard: Inside the World's Great Classic Yachts