Galileo is seen as one of the greatest scientists ever. Little is known of his illegitimate daughter, Virginia. As a nun, she wrote 120 letters to her father from 1623 to her death from exposure and malnutrition ten years later. This text investigates the father-daughter relationship.

In John willett's translation, this edition contains expert notes on the author's life and work, historical and political background to the play, photographs from stage productions and a glossary of difficult words and phrases

Using the papers from Einstein, Copernicus, Galilei, Kepler and Newton, this title explains how these works changed the course of science, ushering astronomy and physics out of the Middle Ages and into the modern world.

Galileo's method was of significance for the development of modern physics, and led to a final parting of the ways between science and philosophy. Using Galileo's lucid arguments, this work shows how his scientific method was utterly divorced from the Aristotelian approach to physics in that it was based on a search not for causes but for laws.

A story of suffering, love and the triumph of talent - the scandalous and dramatic life of Artemisia Gentileschi, Italy's greatest woman artist in the tradition of GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING.

When a scientist is found brutally murdered, Harvard professor Robert Langdon is asked to identify the mysterious symbol seared onto the dead man's chest. Realising it must be the work of the Illuminati - an ancient secret brotherhood sworn against Catholicism - the race is on to prevent a tragedy.

Essays discuss relativism, knowledge, creativity, progress, Aristotle, Galileo, cultural pluralism, and reason.

Sophie finds two questions in her mailbox: Who are you? and Where does the world come from? This is the start of her journey through the history of philosophy, guided by a mysterious mentor. To find the truth, we must understand the questions, but the truth is stranger than Sophie can imagine.

Presenting a story of the emergence of the great ideas and worldviews of modern thought, this illustrated book introduces the readers to some of the world's most original and influential thinkers, and shows them the way to an understanding of their famous works.

A revised edition of the standard work of reference. It contains new information to take account of recent finds and research with added colour and black and white illustrations.

The story of the ideas that have shaped the world and the ideas that will shape the future.

Intended for ages 4-8, this activity book introduces children to Galileo, one of history's best-known scientists. It helps them learn how Galileo's revolutionary discoveries and sometimes controversial theories changed his world and laid the groundwork for modern astronomy and physics, discussing the scientific aspects of Galileo's life.

Encapsulates and illuminates five thousand years of the greatest thoughts and thinkers - astronomers, space scientists, philosophers, alchemists, mathematicians, writers, physicists, and theologians. Illustrated with line drawings, this title offers the story of how humans have tried to make sense of the cosmos.

A history of Western Philosophy that concentrates on major figures in each historical period, combining exposition with direct quotations from the philosophers themselves. The text places philosophers in appropriate cultural context and shows how their theories reflect the concerns of their time.

This collection of essays is unparalleled in the depth of its coverage of all facets of Galileo's work.