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Room for Doubt

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lesser, Wendy, PUBLISHER: Vintage Books USA, "Room for Doubt "is Wendy Lesser's account of three separate but interlocking occasions for doubt: her stay in Berlin, a city she had never expected to visit; her unwritten book on the philosopher David Hume; and her long friendship with the writer Leonard Michaels, which constantly broke down and yet endured. Through this unusual journey, Lesser in the end shows us how, once examined, things are never quite what she thought they were.

Fate and Destiny: From the Holocaust to the State of Israel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Soloveitchik, Joseph Dov, PUBLISHER: Ktav Publishing House, One of the classics of modern Jewish thought, Kol Dodi Dofek, is here translated into English. In it Rabbi Soloveitchik presents an extended theological meditation on the Holocaust and the rise of the State of Israel, the Jewish "covenant of faith," and the "covenant of fate and destiny" which links all Jews, religious, irreligious, and nonreligious. Rabbi Dr. Walter S. Wurzberger, a prominent discipline of the Rav, has provided an introduction.

Language, Thought, and Reality: Selected Writings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carroll, John B. / Whorf, Benjamin L., PUBLISHER: MIT Press (MA), The pioneering linguist Benjamin Whorf () grasped therelationship between human language and human thinking: how language can shape ourinnermost thoughts. His basic thesis is that our perception of the world and ourways of thinking about it are deeply influenced by the structure of the languages wespeak. The writings collected in this volume include important papers on the Maya, Hopi, and Shawnee languages as well as more general reflections on language andmeaning.

Concidences: A Look Beyond Logical Thought

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crisp, Tony, PUBLISHER: London House (UK), In an enthusiastic and fresh study of the phenomena of coincidence, Tony Crisp confronts the common arguments and offers a new assessment of what coincidence is and what messages such happenings hold for us. The author delves into the contradiction that is an unbelievable coincidence, seen or known to certainly happen, but beyond our comprehension and urges readers to stretch their minds to dig deeper into the meaning of these "messages". Acquista Ora

Elephants

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dudley, Karen / Levine, Marie / Miller-Schroeder, Patricia, PUBLISHER: Steck-Vaughn, Awe-inspiring creatures of land and sea are as fascinating in fact as in folklore. These titles offer both views, combining a thorough nonfiction resource with riveting reading. Topics include life span, classification, the food chain, social organization, communication, and seasonal activities. Readers ponder the issues of the ivory trade and the practice of containing elephants in zoos in this thought-provoking title. Youngsters are invited to become an "Elefriend" or join a conservation group in support of elephants. Acquista Ora

Stormbreaker

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Horowitz, Anthony, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, They told him his uncle died in a car accident. Fourteen-year-old Alex knows that's a lie, and the bullet holes in his uncle's windshield confirm his suspicions. But nothing prepares him for the news that the uncle he always thought he knew was really a spy for MI6--Britain's top secret intelligence agency. Recruited to find his uncle's killers and complete his final mission, Alex suddenly finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Historical Dictionary of Indonesia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cribb, Robert / Kahin, Audrey R. / Cribb, R. B., PUBLISHER: Scarecrow Press, In over 800 clear and succinct entries, the dictionary covers people, places, and organizations, as well as economics, culture, and political thought from Indonesia's ancient history up until the recent past. Includes a comprehensive bibliography, maps, chronology, list of abbreviations, and appendix of election results and major office-holders. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded to cover the events that have occurred in Indonesia's history in the past fifteen years.

The Cambridge Companion to Chomsky

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McGilvray, James, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Noam Chomsky is one of the most influential thinkers of modern times. The most cited writer in the humanities, his work has revolutionized the field of linguistics, and has dominated many other disciplines including politics and the philosophy of mind and human nature. This Companion brings together a team of leading linguists, philosophers, cognitive scientists and political theorists to consolidate the disparate strands of Chomsky's thought into one accessible volume and an essential guide to one of the leading intellectual figures of our time.

Meandering Toward Maturity... in Poetry

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stephani, E. P., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, This collection of poetry with colored illustrations is all about Everyone, their hometown; their family; their life experiences. The words and thoughts therein can be easily understood by mom and dad; the kids; as well as grandpa and grandma. The poems and pictures are thought provoking and playful. Family members will enjoy reading these poems together. For teachers and others who count the syllables and lines, who like their poetry in good form, there is variety not limited to Haiku, English Sonnet, Acrostic, and Prose Poetry.

Develop a Professional Visual C++ Application in 21 Days:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Virk, Rizwan / Williams, Mickey, PUBLISHER: Sams, This tutorial explains how to design and develop commercial-quality software. It shows users how they can go from writing simple programs to developing real-world, professional applications in just 21 easy-to-use lessons. -- Includes discussions on building prototypes as well as the thought process that goes into developing a complete piece of software -- Readers learn how to successfully market, advertise, package, and sell their products -- CD-ROM provides source code, executables, auxiliary files, and bonus applications

Aristotle Would Have Liked Oprah: And Other Philosophic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Diamond, Ethel, PUBLISHER: Health Communications, Philosophy is not just for "serious thinkers", it is for everyone's enjoyment. There are no "answers", just insightful questions -- thoughts to help us live our lives. From the birth of philosophy in ancient Greece to the present, this has been the basic premise of all great philosophers. Unfortunately, the words of these wise men are not always accessible to all readers. This book brings the lofty words of great philosophy down-to-earth for all readers to practice, benefit from and enjoy. The author has summarized the basic views of many of the most important thinkers throughout history and related them directly to contemporary life. From advertising slogans to celebrities to familiar phrases, this book shows readers how much of our popular culture results from the teachings of the great philosophers. The book examines such luminaries of thought as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Voltaire, Kant, Hegel, Emerson, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, James, Heidegger, Derrida and Rorty, and relates them to contemporary icons like David Copperfield, Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Jackson, Jerry Seinfeld and Howard Stern. A philosophic smorgasbord, readers are free to select morsels of wisdom in whatever order they choose. This accessible, easy-to-read, clever, lighthearted book is sure to appeal to all readers. More than merely providing a witty simplification of lofty thought, it reveals deep, universal truths about life and living. In the midst of these chaotic, media-driven times, readers need perennial wisdom more than ever before to guide and inspire them.

Continental Philosophy of Social Science: Hermeneutics,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sherratt, Yvonne, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Yvonne Sherratt argues for the importance of an historical understanding of the continental traditional approach to social science in order to appreciate its individual, humanist character. Examining the key traditions of hermeneutic, genealogical and critical theory, and the texts of major thinkers such as Gadamer, Ricoeur, Derrida, Nietzsche, Foucault, the Early Frankfurt School and Habermas, she also contextualizes contemporary developments within strands of thought stemming back to Ancient Greece and Rome. Sherrat demonstrates how these modes of thinking developed through the ages to become part of twentieth-century disciplines.

The Shell House

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Newbery, Linda, PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books, Greg's casual interest in the history of a ruined mansion becomes more personal as he slowly discovers the tragic events that overwhelmed its last inhabitants. Set against a background of the modern day and the First World War, Greg's contemporary beliefs become intertwined with those of Edmund, a foot soldier whose confusion about his sexuality and identity mirrors Greg's own feelings of insecurity. This is a complex and thought-provoking book, written with elegance and subtlety. It will change the way you think. "From the Hardcover edition."

The Orphan Rescue

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dublin, Anne, PUBLISHER: Second Story Press, It is springtime in the small city of Sosnowiec, Poland. Twelve-year-old Miriam and her young brother, David, are orphans who live with their grandparents. Miriam is devastated to learn that her grandparents can no longer support them and David must go to an orphanage. She decides to rescue him, so that they might become a family again. When Miriam learns that David is being forced to work in a factory, she realizes that rescuing him will not be as easy as she thought.

Alien at School [With CD]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Michelle, PUBLISHER: Cideb Editrice, Whoever thought that starting high school would be so exciting? A comet and a constellation have crossed, and space experts know this means the possibility of alien encounters In a town near Boston, Jennifer Dale and her friends have some weird new teachers Mr Stone, the English teacher, is particularly strange... A series of surprise ingredients, along with a sentimental vein, make this story hard to put down. And remember, never be too sure of your teachers Informational Sections: ??UFOs American Teenagers and High School American Food

A Journey in Time: Family Memoirs: (Burma, )

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Myaing, Wai Wai, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, "A Journey in Time" is a nostalgic journey into the lives of a Burmese family during a period of intense political strife and turmoil. Since Burma lost its royalty and independence after the Anglo Burmese Wars in , the fight for freedom never really ceased for its people. Burmese Nationalists, like Bogyoke Aung San, seize the opportunity to regain independence with the Japanese invasion of British Burma during World War II. Nonetheless, an oasis of peace is enjoyed by its people with the establishment of the rule of law in the country. Burma enters the world stage as the biggest exporter of rice, and its rich resources are developed on an unprecedented scale. "Journey in Time" chronicles this period in the lives of the Myaing family and their friends as it highlights the fascinating cultural and personal details that make them unique and interesting. Author Wai Wai Myaing confidently brings her loved ones to life as she describes their simple joys, aspirations, the worries that beset them, and the gentle Buddhist religion that guides them through their lives with dignity and grace.

Always Something There to Remind Me

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harbison, Beth, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, "New York Times" bestselling author Beth Harbison makes an emotional and literary leap, in a novel where one woman discovers that there is no closure with her first love of two decades ago "Can you ever really know if love is true? And if it is, should you stop at anything to get it? " Two decades ago, Erin Edwards was sure she'd already found the love of her life: Nate Lawson. Her first love. The one with whom she shared everything--dreams of the future, of children, plans for forever. The one she thought she would spend the rest of her life with. Until one terrible night when Erin made a mistake Nate could not forgive and left her to mourn the relationship she could never forget or get over. Today, Erin is contentedly involved with a phenomenal guy, maneuvering a successful and exciting career, and raising a great daughter all on her own. So why would the name "Nate Lawson" be the first thing to enter her mind when her boyfriend asks her to marry him? In the wake of the proposal, Erin finds herself coming unraveled over the past, and the love she never forgot. The more she tries to ignore it and move on, the more it haunts her. "Always Something There to Remind Me" is a story that will resonate with any woman who has ever thought of that one first love and wondered, "Where is he?" and "What if...?" Filled with Beth Harbison's trademark nostalgia humor and heart, it will transport you, and inspire you to believe in the power of first love.

Eminem "Encore" Cd originale usato

Eminem - Encore - originale - - genere rap - cd usato ma in ottime condizioni (come nuovo). Tracce: Curtains Up Evil Deeds Never Enough (featuring 50 Cent and Nate Dogg) Yellow Brick Road Like Toy Soldiers Mosh Puke My 1st Single Paul (skit) Rain Man Big Weenie Em Calls Paul (skit) Just Lose It Ass Like That Spend Some Time (featuring 50 Cent, Obie Trice, e Stat Quo) Mockingbird Crazy in Love One Shot 2 Shot (featuring D-12) Final Thought (skit) Encore/Curtains Down (featuring Dr. Dre, 50 Cent) Spedizione tramite posta raccomandata (tracciabile) già inclusa nel prezzo.

The Iron Queen

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kagawa, Julie, PUBLISHER: Harlequin, My name is Meghan Chase. I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it. This time, there will be no turning back.

Lily and the Shining Dragons

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Webb, Holly, PUBLISHER: Orchard, The second in the thrilling series about two magical sisters on the run, who find both enemies and allies in the most unexpected places Lily and her sister, Georgie, are on the run, but in a world where magic is forbidden, two young magicians can't hide forever. Betrayed by someone they thought they could trust, Lily and Georgie find themselves trapped in a school where magical children are hidden away. But magic will always find a way--and in the darkness, the shining dragons are stirring.

Great Paintings of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guillou, Jean-Francois, PUBLISHER: Quadrillion Media LLC, Approaching painting from a thematic rather than chronological viewpoint, Great Paintings of the World offers the art lover a unique opportunity to examine some of the most exquisite masterpieces of Western painting from a novel perspective. Illustrated with over 150 superb color photographs, the book covers such subjects as religious painting, portraiture, still life, and landscape, focusing on the subject itself as well as the way it is represented. Thought-provoking and visually stunning, it provides a unique insight into some of the greatest paintings from the history of art.

The Letters of David Hume: Volume 2

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greig, J. Y. T. / Hume, David, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, J. Y. T. Greig's two-volume edition, first published in , presents the correspondence of one of the great men of the 18th century. This second volume contains David Hume's letters from to . Hume correspondents include such famous thinkers and public figures as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Adam Smith, James Boswell, and Benjamin Franklin. The edition offers a rich picture of the man and his age, and is a uniquely valuable resource to anyone with an interest in early modern thought.

Soldier X

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wulffson, Don L., PUBLISHER: Speak, Sixteen-year-old Erik Brandt barely knows what Germany is fighting for when he is drafted into Hitler's army in . Sent to the killing fields of the Eastern Front, he is surrounded by unimaginable sights, more horrific than he ever thought possible. It's kill or be killed, and it seems clear that Erik's days are numbered. Until, covered in blood and seriously injured, he conceives of another way to survive. Filled with gritty and visceral detail, "Soldier X" will change the way every reader thinks about the reality of war.

Mother's & Father's Day Program Builder No. 12

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Messer, Kim, PUBLISHER: Lillenas Publishing Company, Lillenas PublicationsInside these pages you'll find pieces for all ages to perform that make celebrating Moms and Dads easy. With over 35 graded recitations for preschoolers and elementary kids, adult and youth readings, and scripts with a variety of styles, building a short or long program is a snap. You'll love the script, Thought for the Day, by Lin Sexton which highlights all of the hats moms wear as they care for their families every day. Buy this value-priced builder today

Teaching Students to Think Critically: A Guide for Faculty

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meyers, Chet, PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, Chet Meyers shows instructors in all disciplines how to help students develop the skills for applying serious critical thinking to their subjects. He also shows how to inspire in students the intellectual curiosity and desire to understand that motivates rigorous critical thought. Arguing that critical thinking is an integral component of all academic disciplines, he demonstrates why it should be a part of every course and outlines course strategies, ways to conduct classroom discussions, and written assignments that actively promote critical thinking.

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