Occurrence and distribution of volatile organic compounds and pesticides in ground water in relation to hydrogeologic characteristics and land use in the Santa Ana Basin, Southern California [[electronic resource] /] / by Scott N. Hamlin, Kenneth Belitz, and Tyler Johnson ; National Water-Quality Assessment Program ; in cooperation with the California State Water Resources Control Board

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910697580103321
• Autore: Hamlin Scott N
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Reston, Va. : , : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, , 2005
• Edizione: [[Version 1.0].]
• Descrizione fisica: vii, 40 pages : digital, PDF file
• Collana: Scientific investigations report ; ; 2005-5032
• Altri autori (Persone): BelitzKenneth; JohnsonTyler <1973-> (Tyler David)
• Soggetti: Volatile organic compounds - Environmental aspects - California - Santa Ana River Watershed; Pesticides - Environmental aspects - California - Santa Ana River Watershed; Groundwater - Pollution - California - Santa Ana River Watershed; Hydrogeology - California - Santa Ana River Watershed; Land use - California - Santa Ana River Watershed
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Title from PDF title screen (viewed on Apr. 26, 2005).
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (pages 33-35).

Pythagoras [[electronic resource] ] : his life, teaching, and influence / / Christoph Riedweg ; translated by Steven Rendall in collaboration with Christoph Riedweg and Andreas Schatzmann

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910781403403321
• Autore: Riedweg Christoph
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Ithaca, : Cornell University Press, 2005
• ISBN: 0-8014-6490-0; 0-8014-6484-6
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (198 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): RendallSteven
• Disciplina: 182/.2; B
• Soggetti: Philosophy, Ancient
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [163]-175) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Fiction and Truth: Ancient Stories about Pythagoras -- 2. In Search of the Historical Pythagoras -- 3. The Pythagorean Secret Society -- 4. Thinkers Influenced by Pythagoras and His Pupils -- Chronology -- Abbreviations -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index
• Sommario/riassunto: One of the most important mathematical theorems is named after Pythagoras of Samos, but this semi-mythical Greek sage has more to offer than formulas. He is said to have discovered the numerical nature of the basic consonances and transposed the musical proportions to the cosmos, postulating a "harmony of the spheres." He may have coined the words "cosmos" and "philosophy." He is also believed to have taught the doctrine of transmigration of souls and therefore to have advised a vegetarian diet.Ancient legends have Pythagoras conversing with dogs, bears, and bulls. A distinctly Pythagorean way of life, including detailed ritual regulations, was observed by his disciples, who were organized as a secret society. Later, Pythagorean and Platonic teachings became fused. In this Platonized form, Pythagoreanism has remained influential through medieval Christianity and the Renaissance down to the present.Christoph Riedweg's book is an engaging introduction to the fundamental contributions of Pythagoras to the establishment of European culture. To penetrate the intricate maze of ; lore and ascertain what history can tell us about the philosopher, Riedweg not only examines the written record but also considers Pythagoras within the cultural, intellectual, and spiritual context of his times. The result is a vivid overview of the life and teachings of a crucial Greek thinker and his most important followers.