Author: Phyllis Davenport
Publisher: Paper Tiger, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
"...a masterful presentation of grammar--a well-structured, incremental course in diagramming with clear explanations and memorable illustrations of each new principle... Phyllis Davenport understands that if you want to make yourself understood, you need grammar. Her textbook abounds with examples of the ambiguities that result from an ignorance of grammatical rules...The art of diagramming sentences provides students with an indispensable foundation for the study of grammar, and Rex Barks makes the process of learning this skill manageable and fun. The book is laid out in logical, incremental steps, and students are given the opportunity to master one concept before proceeding to the next...It contains many clever devices to help students with tricky concepts (e.g., prepositions are to be remembered as "anything a squirrel can do to a tree.") And it is pervaded by her sense of humor and enthusiasm for her subject. - Lisa VanDamme - Director, VanDamme Academy
Rex Barks
Author: Phyllis Davenport
Publisher: Paper Tiger, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
"...a masterful presentation of grammar--a well-structured, incremental course in diagramming with clear explanations and memorable illustrations of each new principle... Phyllis Davenport understands that if you want to make yourself understood, you need grammar. Her textbook abounds with examples of the ambiguities that result from an ignorance of grammatical rules...The art of diagramming sentences provides students with an indispensable foundation for the study of grammar, and Rex Barks makes the process of learning this skill manageable and fun. The book is laid out in logical, incremental steps, and students are given the opportunity to master one concept before proceeding to the next...It contains many clever devices to help students with tricky concepts (e.g., prepositions are to be remembered as "anything a squirrel can do to a tree.") And it is pervaded by her sense of humor and enthusiasm for her subject. - Lisa VanDamme - Director, VanDamme Academy
Publisher: Paper Tiger, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
"...a masterful presentation of grammar--a well-structured, incremental course in diagramming with clear explanations and memorable illustrations of each new principle... Phyllis Davenport understands that if you want to make yourself understood, you need grammar. Her textbook abounds with examples of the ambiguities that result from an ignorance of grammatical rules...The art of diagramming sentences provides students with an indispensable foundation for the study of grammar, and Rex Barks makes the process of learning this skill manageable and fun. The book is laid out in logical, incremental steps, and students are given the opportunity to master one concept before proceeding to the next...It contains many clever devices to help students with tricky concepts (e.g., prepositions are to be remembered as "anything a squirrel can do to a tree.") And it is pervaded by her sense of humor and enthusiasm for her subject. - Lisa VanDamme - Director, VanDamme Academy
Cognition In Children
Author: Usha Goswami
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 1317774647
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
This textbook aims to provide a selective, but representative, review of work in cognitive development, grouped around themes that are familiar from textbooks of adult cognition. The book focuses on the question of what develops, rather than on why it develops. The findings of a given experimental study what develops are generally fixed, but the interpretation of what particular findings mean why is fluid. Some of the experiments discussed in this book have alternative explanations, and every student interested in children's cognition is invited to develop their own ideas about what different studies mean.
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 1317774647
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
This textbook aims to provide a selective, but representative, review of work in cognitive development, grouped around themes that are familiar from textbooks of adult cognition. The book focuses on the question of what develops, rather than on why it develops. The findings of a given experimental study what develops are generally fixed, but the interpretation of what particular findings mean why is fluid. Some of the experiments discussed in this book have alternative explanations, and every student interested in children's cognition is invited to develop their own ideas about what different studies mean.
Cognitive Development and Cognitive Neuroscience
Author: Usha Goswami
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317410041
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 925
Book Description
Cognitive Development and Cognitive Neuroscience: The Learning Brain is a thoroughly revised edition of the bestselling Cognitive Development. The new edition of this full-colour textbook has been updated with the latest research in cognitive neuroscience, going beyond Piaget and traditional theories to demonstrate how emerging data from the brain sciences require a new theoretical framework for teaching cognitive development, based on learning. Building on the framework for teaching cognitive development presented in the first edition, Goswami shows how different cognitive domains such as language, causal reasoning and theory of mind may emerge from automatic neural perceptual processes. Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Development integrates principles and data from cognitive science, neuroscience, computer modelling and studies of non-human animals into a model that transforms the study of cognitive development to produce both a key introductory text and a book which encourages the reader to move beyond the superficial and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Cognitive Development and Cognitive Neuroscience is essential for students of developmental and cognitive psychology, education, language and the learning sciences. It will also be of interest to anyone training to work with children.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317410041
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 925
Book Description
Cognitive Development and Cognitive Neuroscience: The Learning Brain is a thoroughly revised edition of the bestselling Cognitive Development. The new edition of this full-colour textbook has been updated with the latest research in cognitive neuroscience, going beyond Piaget and traditional theories to demonstrate how emerging data from the brain sciences require a new theoretical framework for teaching cognitive development, based on learning. Building on the framework for teaching cognitive development presented in the first edition, Goswami shows how different cognitive domains such as language, causal reasoning and theory of mind may emerge from automatic neural perceptual processes. Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Development integrates principles and data from cognitive science, neuroscience, computer modelling and studies of non-human animals into a model that transforms the study of cognitive development to produce both a key introductory text and a book which encourages the reader to move beyond the superficial and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Cognitive Development and Cognitive Neuroscience is essential for students of developmental and cognitive psychology, education, language and the learning sciences. It will also be of interest to anyone training to work with children.
The Dogstronaut: Rex's Out of This World Adventure: A Comedy Sci-Fi Short Story
Author: Rick Anthony
Publisher: Rick Anthony
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
In every neighborhood, there's always that one dog. That one dog who is a little more curious, a little more restless, and possesses an undeniable spark in its eyes that makes it impossible to ignore. This is a tale about one such dog - a spirited and intelligent dog named Rex. Rex was unlike any other dog. He was not content with merely chasing his tail, barking at squirrels, or fetching tennis balls. Instead, he dreamed of the stars. Yes, you heard that right. Rex, a humble dog from a quiet neighborhood, had his snout pointed not towards the nearest bone, but towards the vast expanse of the cosmos. This might seem like a fantastical dream, especially for a canine. But as you will soon discover, Rex was not an ordinary canine, and his dream was not just a whimsical whim. It was a burning desire, one that led him on an extraordinary adventure that spanned from the confines of his backyard to the moon's barren landscape. This is a tale that is as heartwarming as it is hilarious, filled with moments that will make you chuckle, gasp, and maybe even shed a tear or two. It's a story about daring to dream, no matter who you are or where you come from. It's about friendship, courage, and the innate curiosity that drives us all to explore and discover. So, sit back, relax, and let us embark on this journey together. Let us follow Rex as he dreams, explores, and achieves what no dog has done before. Welcome to "The Dogstronaut: Rex's Out-of-this-World Adventure."
Publisher: Rick Anthony
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
In every neighborhood, there's always that one dog. That one dog who is a little more curious, a little more restless, and possesses an undeniable spark in its eyes that makes it impossible to ignore. This is a tale about one such dog - a spirited and intelligent dog named Rex. Rex was unlike any other dog. He was not content with merely chasing his tail, barking at squirrels, or fetching tennis balls. Instead, he dreamed of the stars. Yes, you heard that right. Rex, a humble dog from a quiet neighborhood, had his snout pointed not towards the nearest bone, but towards the vast expanse of the cosmos. This might seem like a fantastical dream, especially for a canine. But as you will soon discover, Rex was not an ordinary canine, and his dream was not just a whimsical whim. It was a burning desire, one that led him on an extraordinary adventure that spanned from the confines of his backyard to the moon's barren landscape. This is a tale that is as heartwarming as it is hilarious, filled with moments that will make you chuckle, gasp, and maybe even shed a tear or two. It's a story about daring to dream, no matter who you are or where you come from. It's about friendship, courage, and the innate curiosity that drives us all to explore and discover. So, sit back, relax, and let us embark on this journey together. Let us follow Rex as he dreams, explores, and achieves what no dog has done before. Welcome to "The Dogstronaut: Rex's Out-of-this-World Adventure."
A Terribly Serious Adventure
Author: Nikhil Krishnan
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0525510613
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
“Teeming with Oxford characters [and] lively storytelling . . . [recasts] the history of philosophy at Oxford in the mid-twentieth century by conveying not only what made it influential in its time but also what might make it vital in ours.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) “Ordinary Language can hardly convey how much I loved this book.”—Tom Stoppard, Times Literary Supplement (“Books of the Year 2023”) A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR What are the limits of language? How can philosophy be brought closer to everyday life? What is a good human being? These were among the questions that philosophers wrestled with in mid-twentieth-century Britain, a period shadowed by war and the rise of fascism. In response to these events, thinkers such as Philippa Foot (originator of the famous trolley problem), Isaiah Berlin, Iris Murdoch, Elizabeth Anscombe, Gilbert Ryle, and J. L. Austin aspired to a new level of watchfulness and self-awareness about language as a way of keeping philosophy true to everyday experience. A Terribly Serious Adventure traces the friendships and the rivalries, the shared preoccupations and the passionate disagreements of some of Oxford’s most innovative thinkers. Far from being stuck in their ivory towers, the Oxford philosophers lived. They were codebreakers, diplomats, and soldiers in both World Wars, and they often drew on their real-world experience in creating their greatest works, masterpieces of British modernism original in both thought and style. Steeped in the dramatic history of the twentieth century, A Terribly Serious Adventure is an eye-opening look inside the rooms that changed how we think about our world. Shedding light on the lives and intellectual achievements of a large and spirited cast of characters, Cambridge academic Nikhil Krishnan shows us how much we can still learn from the Oxford philosophers. In our fractious, post-truth world, their acute sense of responsibility for their words, their passionate desire to get the little things right, stands as an inspiring example.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0525510613
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
“Teeming with Oxford characters [and] lively storytelling . . . [recasts] the history of philosophy at Oxford in the mid-twentieth century by conveying not only what made it influential in its time but also what might make it vital in ours.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) “Ordinary Language can hardly convey how much I loved this book.”—Tom Stoppard, Times Literary Supplement (“Books of the Year 2023”) A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR What are the limits of language? How can philosophy be brought closer to everyday life? What is a good human being? These were among the questions that philosophers wrestled with in mid-twentieth-century Britain, a period shadowed by war and the rise of fascism. In response to these events, thinkers such as Philippa Foot (originator of the famous trolley problem), Isaiah Berlin, Iris Murdoch, Elizabeth Anscombe, Gilbert Ryle, and J. L. Austin aspired to a new level of watchfulness and self-awareness about language as a way of keeping philosophy true to everyday experience. A Terribly Serious Adventure traces the friendships and the rivalries, the shared preoccupations and the passionate disagreements of some of Oxford’s most innovative thinkers. Far from being stuck in their ivory towers, the Oxford philosophers lived. They were codebreakers, diplomats, and soldiers in both World Wars, and they often drew on their real-world experience in creating their greatest works, masterpieces of British modernism original in both thought and style. Steeped in the dramatic history of the twentieth century, A Terribly Serious Adventure is an eye-opening look inside the rooms that changed how we think about our world. Shedding light on the lives and intellectual achievements of a large and spirited cast of characters, Cambridge academic Nikhil Krishnan shows us how much we can still learn from the Oxford philosophers. In our fractious, post-truth world, their acute sense of responsibility for their words, their passionate desire to get the little things right, stands as an inspiring example.
On the Floor
Author: Aifric Campbell
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250028396
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Investment banker Geri Molloy is shaken from a breakup-related malaise by an eccentric hedge fund manager in Hong Kong who embroils Geri in a high-stakes takeover that places her future at risk.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250028396
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Investment banker Geri Molloy is shaken from a breakup-related malaise by an eccentric hedge fund manager in Hong Kong who embroils Geri in a high-stakes takeover that places her future at risk.
Causing Actions
Author: Paul M. Pietroski
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199252763
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Paul Pietroski defends a dualist view of the mind-body problem. Central to his account is his proposed treatment of ceteris paribus laws, their role in explanation, and how such laws are related to singular causal claims.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199252763
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Paul Pietroski defends a dualist view of the mind-body problem. Central to his account is his proposed treatment of ceteris paribus laws, their role in explanation, and how such laws are related to singular causal claims.
Appaloosa Summer
Author: Tudor Robins
Publisher: Tudor Robins
ISBN: 0993683711
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
A lost horse. A broken heart. An island where anything can happen. After a heart-wrenching tragedy in the show ring shatters Meg’s summer dreams, she escapes her grief by changing everything about her life; moving away to spend the summer on an idyllic island in the St. Lawrence River. New place. New job. No horses. Once there, she meets Jared; still raw from his father’s sudden death in a farming accident. When Jared offers Meg a scruffy appaloosa mare out of a friend’s back field, it’s the beginning of a journey that will change them both by summer’s end. Appaloosa Summer is Book One in the much-loved Island Series, from author Tudor Robins. "A great read about horses, with a human romance thrown in." - Amazon Reviewer "A book about healing, about friendship and love." - Amazon Reviewer BOOKS IN THE ISLAND SERIES: Six-Month Horse (Prequel / Book 0) Appaloosa Summer (Book 1) Wednesday Riders (Book 2) Join Up (Book 3) Faults (Book 4) Reason Why (Book 5)
Publisher: Tudor Robins
ISBN: 0993683711
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
A lost horse. A broken heart. An island where anything can happen. After a heart-wrenching tragedy in the show ring shatters Meg’s summer dreams, she escapes her grief by changing everything about her life; moving away to spend the summer on an idyllic island in the St. Lawrence River. New place. New job. No horses. Once there, she meets Jared; still raw from his father’s sudden death in a farming accident. When Jared offers Meg a scruffy appaloosa mare out of a friend’s back field, it’s the beginning of a journey that will change them both by summer’s end. Appaloosa Summer is Book One in the much-loved Island Series, from author Tudor Robins. "A great read about horses, with a human romance thrown in." - Amazon Reviewer "A book about healing, about friendship and love." - Amazon Reviewer BOOKS IN THE ISLAND SERIES: Six-Month Horse (Prequel / Book 0) Appaloosa Summer (Book 1) Wednesday Riders (Book 2) Join Up (Book 3) Faults (Book 4) Reason Why (Book 5)
Incommunicado
Author: Randall Platt
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1632202107
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Just about everyone is incommunicado in the small, sleepy Oregon coastal town of Sea Park during winter. Until Pearl Harbor, that is, when it springs to patriotic life. But is Ruby Opal Pearl (a.k.a. Jewels) Stokes the only person to see what’s really happening here? Tommy Kasamoto, the one person in her life who has provided security, shelter, and a smidgeon of respect—and who owns the biggest resort on the coast—is now the cause of the town’s rage. Tommy’s Japanese ancestry makes him the prime target of an angry mob, not to mention he’s also rich, has a shady past, and everyone in town owes him money. As the town's patriotism blossoms into paranoia and turns violent, Jewels has to do something to protect Tommy from internment (or worse), even if that something is going up against the town and the government, not to mention the FBI. Thus begins a fourteen-year-old girl’s war within a war. Randall Platt’s Incommunicado is both timely and timeless. It's about the meaning of courage and the willingness to stand up for what's right, even when it goes against the prevailing attitudes of the time and place. It's also about the insidious way groups and communities can nurture ignorance and prejudice. But most of all, it’s an adventure story set in a town full of unforgettable characters, during a time of great intrigue and peril, no matter which enemy or on what front you fight. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1632202107
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Just about everyone is incommunicado in the small, sleepy Oregon coastal town of Sea Park during winter. Until Pearl Harbor, that is, when it springs to patriotic life. But is Ruby Opal Pearl (a.k.a. Jewels) Stokes the only person to see what’s really happening here? Tommy Kasamoto, the one person in her life who has provided security, shelter, and a smidgeon of respect—and who owns the biggest resort on the coast—is now the cause of the town’s rage. Tommy’s Japanese ancestry makes him the prime target of an angry mob, not to mention he’s also rich, has a shady past, and everyone in town owes him money. As the town's patriotism blossoms into paranoia and turns violent, Jewels has to do something to protect Tommy from internment (or worse), even if that something is going up against the town and the government, not to mention the FBI. Thus begins a fourteen-year-old girl’s war within a war. Randall Platt’s Incommunicado is both timely and timeless. It's about the meaning of courage and the willingness to stand up for what's right, even when it goes against the prevailing attitudes of the time and place. It's also about the insidious way groups and communities can nurture ignorance and prejudice. But most of all, it’s an adventure story set in a town full of unforgettable characters, during a time of great intrigue and peril, no matter which enemy or on what front you fight. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Jennie of 'the Prince's' [by B.H. Buxton]. by the author of 'Won!'
Author: Bertha H. Buxton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description