Burton m d robert a (17 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. You recognize when you know something for certain, right? You know the sky is blue, or that the traffic light had turned green, or where you were on the morning of September 11, 2001--you know these things, well, because you just do. In On Being Certain, neurologist Robert Burton shows that feeling certain--feeling that we know something--- is a mental sensation, rather than evidence of fact. An increasing body of evidence suggests that feelings such as certainty stem from primitive areas of the brain and are independent of active, conscious reflection and reasoning. In other words, the feeling of knowing happens to us; we cannot make it happen. Bringing together cutting-edge neuroscience, experimental data, and fascinating anecdotes, Robert Burton explores the inconsistent and sometimes paradoxical relationship between our thoughts and what we actually know. Provocative and groundbreaking, On Being Certain challenges what we know (or think we know) about the mind, knowledge, and reason.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This book is about finding your voice and having the courage, strength, and perseverance to do something that you never thought you can do. It's about believing andtrusting in yourself to conquer challenges that may come your way, and that finding good people that can help push you in the right direction. I have enjoyed writing this book for you and your children to enjoy together. May this book be something that you will always cherish and remember.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good - Cash. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. General use wear, surface and edges rubbed. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. Corners are bumped. Unmarked pages. DJ has surface rubbing, edgewear, and several edge tears. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good - Cash. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. General use wear, surface and edges rubbed. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. Secure pages, solid binding. DJ has surface rubbing, edgewear, and several edge tears. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.…

Paperback. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by St. Martin's Griffin, 2009. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new.

hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Condition Notes: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 253, [1] p. ; (part col.) 25 cm. ; ISSN: 0459-6137 ; LCCN: 63-24447 ; OCLC: 1783015 ; Serial Publication : Periodical ; stiff paper wrappers with color illustration ; ex-lib, stamps, label, date due pocket ; Contents: A resourced-based mating system : the Orange-Rumped Honeyguide / Edward W Cronin Jr and Paul W Sherman -- Observed acts of predation on birds in Northern Lower Michigan / Olin Sewall Pettingill, Jr -- An ecological and behavioral study of the Galapagos Penguin / P D Boersma -- T he origin and evolution of Hawaiian Honeycreepers (Drepanididae) / Robert J Raikow -- The impact of migrant Warblers on resident Passerines in a subtropical Colombian woodland / Robert M Chipley -- Biology of the Bald Eagle on Amchitka Island, Alask a / Steve K Sherrod, Clayton M White, and Francis S l Williamson -- Recording bird sounds / James L Gulledge -- How to determine the status of a Woodpecker nest / Jerome A Jackson -- Feeding behavior in the Paradise Jacamar and the Swallow-Wing / Philip J K Burton -- The authors and artists briefly noted -- Staff, administration board, research collaborators, field-collaborators, and Arthur A Allen Medalists -- Members of the Laboratory of Ornithology ; illustrators, Tony Angell, William McVa ugh Jr, Philip J K Burton, John P O'Neill, Diane Pierce, H Douglas Pratt, Arthur Singer, Robert Gillmor, Barry Kent MacKay, Ted Lewin, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, James E Coe, Michael J Hopiak ; VG. Book.…