Author: André J. Abath
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3031073657
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 143
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This book provides an account of what is to know what things are, focusing on kinds, both natural (such as water) and social (such as marriage). It brings tools from an area that has received much attention in recent years, the epistemology of inquiry. The knowledge of what things are is to be understood as resulting from successful inquiries directed at questions of the form ‘What is x?’, where x stands for a given kind of thing. The book also addresses knowledge-wh in general (which includes knowledge-who and knowledge-where), as well as the phenomenon of ignorance regarding what things are and our obligations in respect to knowing what things are. It also brings to light new avenues of research for those interested in the relation between the knowledge of what things are and concept possession and amelioration. ‘Knowing What Things Are’ should be of interest to researchers in Epistemology, Philosophy of Language, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Social Philosophy and Linguistics.
Author: Ann Rand
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Celebrates the many things young children know about their world, while looking forward to a time when they will know more.
Author: Stuart Chase
Publisher: Ayer Publishing
ISBN: 9780836915570
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 278
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Author: Alexandra Stoddard
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061873012
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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From Alexandra Stoddard - beloved lifestyle philosopher, mother, and author of Choosing Happiness, a small book of wisdom about the big questions of life, perfect for new graduates, new mothers, and as a treasured gift from woman to woman. Alexandra Stoddard, a mother, grandmother, and author of more than 25 books on personal fulfilment, shares a series of succinctly–stated principles worth living by. Each statement is fleshed out in a few brief, useful paragraphs. By turns wise ("Pain is inevitable; suffering is a choice"), controversial ("Don't feel guilty about your feelings toward your parents, stepparents, or in–laws"), affirming ("You don't have to prove anything to anyone"), and humorous ("When you discover something you love, stock up"), these short pieces cut to the essence of what's important and are oases of clarity amid life's chaos.
Author: Oldrich Ruzicka
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN: 9781454920854
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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How was this made? Children have always wanted to know the answer to this question--and this fun and eye-catching book provides answers. With six large gatefolds and 26 booklets, it's chock-full of fun facts that take kids through the life cycle of everyday objects like t-shirts, books, bread, chairs, and glassware. Young and inquiring minds will be fascinated, educated, and entertained for hours!
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241444896
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
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Help your little one learn important vocabulary and build knowledge. From colours, shapes, and numbers, to science, art, nature, and weather this first word and picture ebook is filled with 100 useful things that will stimulate your baby or toddler's natural curiosity about the world around them. Part of an award-winning series that mixes engaging, real-life photos with entertaining illustrations, 100 First Things to Know has big, colourful pages filled with things to talk about, learn about, and smile about! Every page is a visual treat, making this appealing ebook great for sharing, and an attractive baby, toddler, or preschool gift. As they point to the pictures and say the words, little ones can identify lots of important things to know - they'll soon recognize colours, shapes, and patterns, count to 10, name different weathers and seasons, and learn some animal life cycles, as well as some useful maths and science things. And they'll be captivated by the delightful pictures, from five funny dinosaurs for the number five, to a cute snowman for snowy weather, and a big digger for the colour yellow. This beautiful picture ebook follows on from the award-winning 100 First Words and 100 First Animals (previous titles in this early learning series). Each title has inviting, look-and-point pictures that stimulate talking, and clear word labels that encourage naming and picture-and-word association, building language and reading readiness. Cleverly designed to inform and entertain, 100 First Things to Know takes your little one on an exciting learning adventure.
Author: Nancy Wayson Dinan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1635574447
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
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Set during the devastating Memorial Day floods in Texas, a surreal, empathetic novel for readers of Station Eleven and The Age of Miracles. 2015. 18-year-old Boyd Montgomery returns from her grandfather's wedding to find her friend Isaac missing. Drought-ravaged central Texas has been newly inundated with rain, and flash floods across the state have begun to sweep away people, cars, and entire houses as every river breaks its banks. In the midst of the rising waters, Boyd sets out across the ravaged back country. She is determined to rescue her missing friend, and she's not alone in her quest: her neighbor, Carla, spots Boyd's boot prints leading away from the safety of home and follows in her path. Hours later, her mother returns to find Boyd missing, and she, too, joins the search. Boyd, Carla, and Lucy Maud know the land well. They've lived in central Texas for their entire lives. But they have no way of knowing the fissure the storm has opened along the back roads, no way of knowing what has been erased-and what has resurfaced. As they each travel through the newly unfamiliar landscape, they discover the ghosts of Texas past and present. Haunting and timely, Things You Would Know if You Grew Up Around Here considers questions of history and empathy and brings a pre-apocalyptic landscape both foreign and familiar to shockingly vivid life.
Author: Mark Jacob
Publisher: Agate Digital
ISBN: 1572844078
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 280
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For years, the Chicago Tribune's "10 Things You Might Not Know" column has been informing and entertaining readers on a diverse range of fascinating subjects. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything is a collection of the best of these columns, presented in a fun and easy-to-read format. This book gives readers well-researched, obscure facts on universal topics—including arts and culture, food and leisure, history, politics, science and technology, sports, holidays and religion, lifestyle, language, and more. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything contains a plethora of surprising trivia and pertinent tidbits on so many different areas that will appeal to everyone from history buffs to sports fans to foodies, with an especially riveting look into Chicago-area history and facts. For example, in Zion, Illinois it was once not only illegal to gamble, curse, and sell alcohol and tobacco, but also to whistle on Sundays, put on plays, eat pork or oysters, spit, or wear tan-colored shoes. Some facts will make readers laugh and some will make jaws drop. This collection is a kaleidoscope of the absurd, the outrageous, and the sometimes-gruesome, making a highly entertaining mix of people, places, and things. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything will leave readers brighter, wittier, and curious to learn more about myriad worlds they never encountered before and will never forget.
Author: Kate le Vann
Publisher: Egmont USA
ISBN: 1606842935
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
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Livia Stowe has never been lucky in love. While her friends were going to parties and dances and on dates, Livia was being shuffled in and out of hospitals, making her dating life difficult. But this summer is going to be different. Cancer-free for over a year, Livia’s boarding a plane to visit her brother as he studies abroad at Princeton University. She’s determined to make the most of her trip, recording every moment of it in her private blog. Maybe she’ll even have a fling with a cute college boy! America is bright, exciting, and filled with romantic possibilities. And then Livia meets Adam, and her plans for summer fun become so much more. Entranced by the magical New York City that he shows her, Livia is smitten, but is she really ready to risk her heart again? Things I Know About Love is funny, unforgettable, and a bit heartbreaking—just like first love can be.
Author: Mariano Artigas
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 292
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In science it is obvious that we are certain about many things, but among philosophers there is little agreement as to why we know these things. In Knowing Things for Sure physicist and realist philosopher, Mariano Artigas traces the confusion to non-realist philosophies and argues that practitioners of experimental science do reach logical truths about reality.
