Author: Dan Smith
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338065653
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
A heart-stopping middle grade survival adventure where the only way to survive is to evolve. Hatchet meets a young Jason Bourne, for readers of Margaret Peterson Haddix. His mother is a scientist. His dad was a soldier. Ash is something new altogether. Kidnapped, Ash McCarthy wakes up on a remote tropical island. Why is he there? What is this medical facility around him? Most importantly, what's happening inside of him?Ash needs answers. He has twenty-four hours to get them.To escape, Ash must risk his life. But what's more dangerous: the jungle, his captors, or the mysterious chemical injected into his veins?
Boy X
Author: Dan Smith
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338065653
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
A heart-stopping middle grade survival adventure where the only way to survive is to evolve. Hatchet meets a young Jason Bourne, for readers of Margaret Peterson Haddix. His mother is a scientist. His dad was a soldier. Ash is something new altogether. Kidnapped, Ash McCarthy wakes up on a remote tropical island. Why is he there? What is this medical facility around him? Most importantly, what's happening inside of him?Ash needs answers. He has twenty-four hours to get them.To escape, Ash must risk his life. But what's more dangerous: the jungle, his captors, or the mysterious chemical injected into his veins?
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338065653
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
A heart-stopping middle grade survival adventure where the only way to survive is to evolve. Hatchet meets a young Jason Bourne, for readers of Margaret Peterson Haddix. His mother is a scientist. His dad was a soldier. Ash is something new altogether. Kidnapped, Ash McCarthy wakes up on a remote tropical island. Why is he there? What is this medical facility around him? Most importantly, what's happening inside of him?Ash needs answers. He has twenty-four hours to get them.To escape, Ash must risk his life. But what's more dangerous: the jungle, his captors, or the mysterious chemical injected into his veins?
My Princess Boy
Author: Cheryl Kilodavis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 144243063X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A heartwarming book about unconditional love and one remarkable family. Dyson loves pink, sparkly things. Sometimes he wears dresses. Sometimes he wears jeans. He likes to wear his princess tiara, even when climbing trees. He’s a Princess Boy. Inspired by the author’s son, and by her own initial struggles to understand, this heartwarming book is a call for tolerance and an end to bullying and judgments. The world is a brighter place when we accept everyone for who they are.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 144243063X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A heartwarming book about unconditional love and one remarkable family. Dyson loves pink, sparkly things. Sometimes he wears dresses. Sometimes he wears jeans. He likes to wear his princess tiara, even when climbing trees. He’s a Princess Boy. Inspired by the author’s son, and by her own initial struggles to understand, this heartwarming book is a call for tolerance and an end to bullying and judgments. The world is a brighter place when we accept everyone for who they are.
Logic, Language and Meaning
Author: Maria Aloni
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3642142877
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
This book contains the revised papers presented at the Amsterdam Colloquium 2009, held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in December 2009. The 41 thoroughly refereed and revised contributions presented together with the revised abstracts of 5 invited talks are organized in five sections: the first section contains extended abstracts of the talks given by the invited speakers; the second, third and fourth sections contain invited and submitted contributions to the three thematic workshops hosted by the colloquium: the Workshop on Implicature and Grammar, the Workshop on Natural Logic, and the Workshop on Vagueness; the final section consists of submissions to the general program. The topics covered range from descriptive (syntactic and semantic analyses of all kinds of expressions) to theoretical (logical and computational properties of semantic theories, philosophical foundations, evolution and learning of language).
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3642142877
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
This book contains the revised papers presented at the Amsterdam Colloquium 2009, held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in December 2009. The 41 thoroughly refereed and revised contributions presented together with the revised abstracts of 5 invited talks are organized in five sections: the first section contains extended abstracts of the talks given by the invited speakers; the second, third and fourth sections contain invited and submitted contributions to the three thematic workshops hosted by the colloquium: the Workshop on Implicature and Grammar, the Workshop on Natural Logic, and the Workshop on Vagueness; the final section consists of submissions to the general program. The topics covered range from descriptive (syntactic and semantic analyses of all kinds of expressions) to theoretical (logical and computational properties of semantic theories, philosophical foundations, evolution and learning of language).
Author:
Publisher: Disha Publications
ISBN: 9362256630
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Publisher: Disha Publications
ISBN: 9362256630
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Malcolm Little
Author: Ilyasah Shabazz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442433043
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Malcolm X grew to be one of America’s most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom and justice. Bolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm’s optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn self-reliance. Together with acclaimed illustrator AG Ford, Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a unique glimpse into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, with a lyrical story that carries a message that resonates still today—that we must all strive to live to our highest potential.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442433043
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Malcolm X grew to be one of America’s most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom and justice. Bolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm’s optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn self-reliance. Together with acclaimed illustrator AG Ford, Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a unique glimpse into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, with a lyrical story that carries a message that resonates still today—that we must all strive to live to our highest potential.
New Waves in Truth
Author: C. Wright
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230296998
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
What is truth? Philosophers are interested in a range of issues involving the concept of truth beginning with what sorts of things can be true. This is a collection of eighteen new and original research papers on truth and other alethic phenomena by twenty of the most promising young scholars working on truth today.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230296998
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
What is truth? Philosophers are interested in a range of issues involving the concept of truth beginning with what sorts of things can be true. This is a collection of eighteen new and original research papers on truth and other alethic phenomena by twenty of the most promising young scholars working on truth today.
The Fireflies of Torino
Author: August West
Publisher: Clipper Media
ISBN: 1738883248
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The Fireflies of Torino A collection of short stories and dialogues that explore the lives of people who consistently challenge the status quo in a world that values and rewards conformity. Among the people you will meet: The Fireflies of Torino Since arriving in Italy from Nigeria, Sade has lived in many of the cities found in the tour books. Now, living on the other side of the river in Torino (Turin in English), Sade and the other fireflies (prostitutes) can only dream of surviving on their own terms. The Insolent Caretaker The mysteries of the Merrimack River revolve around a highly dysfunctional religious sect known as The Faithful Mormons. Their leader, Pastor B, is rumored to have had a greater fondness for rum and Coca Cola than for God. The Wind Phone This fictional account tells the story of a man who, after years of procrastination, must decide whether to use The Wind Phone to talk to his late wife. The Far End of the Earth Sunok Yoon loves the opportunities offered in her adopted country. Where else in the world could she hope to make a living running internet scams such as "'Butchering the Pig?' High Heaven Former sniper "Dirty" Dirk Hardly has found himself in a heavenly way station while the powers that be debate his final destination. Is there even room for debate? Drive, She Said Bonnie and Parker are about to embark on a week-long trip to the Southwest shortly after deciding to end their relationship. (Bitter) Sweet Revenge Amy Murphy, who did not bother to read the ‘repup’ offered on the ‘blissful night,’ has hired a common criminal to help her ‘reclaim’ her valued possessions. The Absentee Father TomTom is about to become a father, but the mother has told him he will never be allowed to fulfill that role. We Don’t Need No Piece of Paper From the City Hall Cal and Rebecca are on the verge of finding out if there is room for God in their otherwise lustful relationship.
Publisher: Clipper Media
ISBN: 1738883248
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The Fireflies of Torino A collection of short stories and dialogues that explore the lives of people who consistently challenge the status quo in a world that values and rewards conformity. Among the people you will meet: The Fireflies of Torino Since arriving in Italy from Nigeria, Sade has lived in many of the cities found in the tour books. Now, living on the other side of the river in Torino (Turin in English), Sade and the other fireflies (prostitutes) can only dream of surviving on their own terms. The Insolent Caretaker The mysteries of the Merrimack River revolve around a highly dysfunctional religious sect known as The Faithful Mormons. Their leader, Pastor B, is rumored to have had a greater fondness for rum and Coca Cola than for God. The Wind Phone This fictional account tells the story of a man who, after years of procrastination, must decide whether to use The Wind Phone to talk to his late wife. The Far End of the Earth Sunok Yoon loves the opportunities offered in her adopted country. Where else in the world could she hope to make a living running internet scams such as "'Butchering the Pig?' High Heaven Former sniper "Dirty" Dirk Hardly has found himself in a heavenly way station while the powers that be debate his final destination. Is there even room for debate? Drive, She Said Bonnie and Parker are about to embark on a week-long trip to the Southwest shortly after deciding to end their relationship. (Bitter) Sweet Revenge Amy Murphy, who did not bother to read the ‘repup’ offered on the ‘blissful night,’ has hired a common criminal to help her ‘reclaim’ her valued possessions. The Absentee Father TomTom is about to become a father, but the mother has told him he will never be allowed to fulfill that role. We Don’t Need No Piece of Paper From the City Hall Cal and Rebecca are on the verge of finding out if there is room for God in their otherwise lustful relationship.
Logic, Rationality, and Interaction
Author: Davide Grossi
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3642409482
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
This book collects the papers presented at the 4th International Workshop on Logic, Rationality and Interaction/ (LORI-4), held in October 2013 at the /Center for the Study of Language and Cognition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. LORI is a series that brings together researchers from a variety of logic-related fields: Game and Decision Theory, Philosophy, Linguistics, Computer Science and AI. This year had a special emphasis on Norms and Argumentation. Out of 42 submissions, 23 full papers and 11 short contributions have been selected through peer-review for inclusion in the workshop program and in this volume. The quality and diversity of these contributions witnesses a lively, fast-growing, and interdisciplinary community working at the intersection of logic and rational interaction.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3642409482
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
This book collects the papers presented at the 4th International Workshop on Logic, Rationality and Interaction/ (LORI-4), held in October 2013 at the /Center for the Study of Language and Cognition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. LORI is a series that brings together researchers from a variety of logic-related fields: Game and Decision Theory, Philosophy, Linguistics, Computer Science and AI. This year had a special emphasis on Norms and Argumentation. Out of 42 submissions, 23 full papers and 11 short contributions have been selected through peer-review for inclusion in the workshop program and in this volume. The quality and diversity of these contributions witnesses a lively, fast-growing, and interdisciplinary community working at the intersection of logic and rational interaction.
Information Modelling and Knowledge Bases VIII
Author: H. Kangassalo
Publisher: IOS Press
ISBN: 9789051993349
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Information modelling is the essential part of information systems design. Design methods, specification languages, and tools tend to become application dependent, aiming at integration of methodologies stretching from traditional database design to knowledge bases, and including use of logical languages, and process oriented reactive systems description. The topics of the articles cover a wide variety of problems in the area of information modelling, information systems specification, and knowledge bases, ranging from foundations and theories to systems construction and application studies. The contributions are grouped into the following major categories: - Systems specification and information modelling schemes - User interfaces and multimedia - Knowledge organization database structuring - Formal systems - Knowledge and information - From conceptual modelling to software engineering - Description and organization of concepts and objects - Learning systems and applications This book is the eighth volume in the sub-series 'Information Modelling and Knowledge Bases'. This dates back to 1990 with annual publications now amounting to more than 200 reviewed articles. The current volume is intended for researchers, students and practitioners in the area of information systems.
Publisher: IOS Press
ISBN: 9789051993349
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Information modelling is the essential part of information systems design. Design methods, specification languages, and tools tend to become application dependent, aiming at integration of methodologies stretching from traditional database design to knowledge bases, and including use of logical languages, and process oriented reactive systems description. The topics of the articles cover a wide variety of problems in the area of information modelling, information systems specification, and knowledge bases, ranging from foundations and theories to systems construction and application studies. The contributions are grouped into the following major categories: - Systems specification and information modelling schemes - User interfaces and multimedia - Knowledge organization database structuring - Formal systems - Knowledge and information - From conceptual modelling to software engineering - Description and organization of concepts and objects - Learning systems and applications This book is the eighth volume in the sub-series 'Information Modelling and Knowledge Bases'. This dates back to 1990 with annual publications now amounting to more than 200 reviewed articles. The current volume is intended for researchers, students and practitioners in the area of information systems.
Minimalist Syntax
Author: Randall Hendrick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470758198
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Minimalist Syntax is a collection of essays that analyze major syntactic processes in a variety of languages, all unified by their perspective from within the Minimalist Program. Introduces important concepts in the Minimalist approach to syntactic theory. Emphasizes empirical consequences of the Minimalist approach through innovative analyses. Highlights the importance of Minimalist syntax in explaining features of natural languages. Includes contributions from leading syntacticians.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470758198
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Minimalist Syntax is a collection of essays that analyze major syntactic processes in a variety of languages, all unified by their perspective from within the Minimalist Program. Introduces important concepts in the Minimalist approach to syntactic theory. Emphasizes empirical consequences of the Minimalist approach through innovative analyses. Highlights the importance of Minimalist syntax in explaining features of natural languages. Includes contributions from leading syntacticians.