Author: Friedrich Kratochwil
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136924914
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
This book brings together a collection of Friedrich Kratochwil’s key essays to explain his approach to international relations and how his thinking has developed over the last 30 years. It addresses topical themes and issues, including sovereignty, law, epistemology, boundaries, global governance and world society.
Forgiveness
Author: Wendell E. Miller
Publisher: Clearbrook Pub
ISBN: 9780964144101
Category : Forgiveness
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Publisher: Clearbrook Pub
ISBN: 9780964144101
Category : Forgiveness
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
The Crosswords Club Collection
Author: Will Weng
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
ISBN: 9780812934335
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Crosswords Club Collection returns with more of the puzzles enjoyed by the subscribers of the exclusive mail-order service that provides original Sunday-size crosswords. In addition to these special puzzles, there is a unique Answers section, which provides interesting tidbits about each crossword.
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
ISBN: 9780812934335
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Crosswords Club Collection returns with more of the puzzles enjoyed by the subscribers of the exclusive mail-order service that provides original Sunday-size crosswords. In addition to these special puzzles, there is a unique Answers section, which provides interesting tidbits about each crossword.
The Puzzler
Author: A.J. Jacobs
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0593136721
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically goes on a rollicking journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world. “Even though I’ve never attempted the New York Times crossword puzzle or solved the Rubik’s Cube, I couldn’t put down The Puzzler.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before Look for the author’s new podcast, The Puzzler, based on this book! What makes puzzles—jigsaws, mazes, riddles, sudokus—so satisfying? Be it the formation of new cerebral pathways, their close link to insight and humor, or their community-building properties, they’re among the fundamental elements that make us human. Convinced that puzzles have made him a better person, A.J. Jacobs—four-time New York Times bestselling author, master of immersion journalism, and nightly crossworder—set out to determine their myriad benefits. And maybe, in the process, solve the puzzle of our very existence. Well, almost. In The Puzzler, Jacobs meets the most zealous devotees, enters (sometimes with his family in tow) any puzzle competition that will have him, unpacks the history of the most popular puzzles, and aims to solve the most impossible head-scratchers, from a mutant Rubik’s Cube, to the hardest corn maze in America, to the most sadistic jigsaw. Chock-full of unforgettable adventures and original examples from around the world—including new work by Greg Pliska, one of America’s top puzzle-makers, and a hidden, super-challenging but solvable puzzle—The Puzzler will open readers’ eyes to the power of flexible thinking and concentration. Whether you’re puzzle obsessed or puzzle hesitant, you’ll walk away with real problem-solving strategies and pathways toward becoming a better thinker and decision maker—for these are certainly puzzling times.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0593136721
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically goes on a rollicking journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world. “Even though I’ve never attempted the New York Times crossword puzzle or solved the Rubik’s Cube, I couldn’t put down The Puzzler.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before Look for the author’s new podcast, The Puzzler, based on this book! What makes puzzles—jigsaws, mazes, riddles, sudokus—so satisfying? Be it the formation of new cerebral pathways, their close link to insight and humor, or their community-building properties, they’re among the fundamental elements that make us human. Convinced that puzzles have made him a better person, A.J. Jacobs—four-time New York Times bestselling author, master of immersion journalism, and nightly crossworder—set out to determine their myriad benefits. And maybe, in the process, solve the puzzle of our very existence. Well, almost. In The Puzzler, Jacobs meets the most zealous devotees, enters (sometimes with his family in tow) any puzzle competition that will have him, unpacks the history of the most popular puzzles, and aims to solve the most impossible head-scratchers, from a mutant Rubik’s Cube, to the hardest corn maze in America, to the most sadistic jigsaw. Chock-full of unforgettable adventures and original examples from around the world—including new work by Greg Pliska, one of America’s top puzzle-makers, and a hidden, super-challenging but solvable puzzle—The Puzzler will open readers’ eyes to the power of flexible thinking and concentration. Whether you’re puzzle obsessed or puzzle hesitant, you’ll walk away with real problem-solving strategies and pathways toward becoming a better thinker and decision maker—for these are certainly puzzling times.
Power Play
Author: Asi Burak
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250089344
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
“An insider’s view of the good things that can emerge from being glued to a screen. . . . A solid piece of pop-culture/business journalism.” —Kirkus Reviews The phenomenal growth of gaming has inspired plenty of hand-wringing since its inception—from the press, politicians, parents, and everyone else concerned with its effect on our brains, bodies, and hearts. But what if games could be good, not only for individuals but for the world? In Power Play, Asi Burak and Laura Parker explore how video games are now pioneering innovative social change around the world. As the former executive director and now chairman of Games for Change, Asi Burak has spent the last ten years supporting and promoting the use of video games for social good, in collaboration with leading organizations like the White House, NASA, World Bank, and The United Nations. The games for change movement has introduced millions of players to meaningful experiences around everything from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the US Constitution. Power Play looks to the future of games as a global movement. Asi Burak and Laura Parker profile the luminaries behind some of the movement’s most iconic games, including former Supreme Court judge Sandra Day O’Connor and Pulitzer Prize–winning authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. They also explore the promise of virtual reality to address social and political issues with unprecedented immersion, and see what the next generation of game makers have in store for the future.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250089344
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
“An insider’s view of the good things that can emerge from being glued to a screen. . . . A solid piece of pop-culture/business journalism.” —Kirkus Reviews The phenomenal growth of gaming has inspired plenty of hand-wringing since its inception—from the press, politicians, parents, and everyone else concerned with its effect on our brains, bodies, and hearts. But what if games could be good, not only for individuals but for the world? In Power Play, Asi Burak and Laura Parker explore how video games are now pioneering innovative social change around the world. As the former executive director and now chairman of Games for Change, Asi Burak has spent the last ten years supporting and promoting the use of video games for social good, in collaboration with leading organizations like the White House, NASA, World Bank, and The United Nations. The games for change movement has introduced millions of players to meaningful experiences around everything from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the US Constitution. Power Play looks to the future of games as a global movement. Asi Burak and Laura Parker profile the luminaries behind some of the movement’s most iconic games, including former Supreme Court judge Sandra Day O’Connor and Pulitzer Prize–winning authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. They also explore the promise of virtual reality to address social and political issues with unprecedented immersion, and see what the next generation of game makers have in store for the future.
The Puzzles of Politics
Author: Friedrich Kratochwil
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136924914
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
This book brings together a collection of Friedrich Kratochwil’s key essays to explain his approach to international relations and how his thinking has developed over the last 30 years. It addresses topical themes and issues, including sovereignty, law, epistemology, boundaries, global governance and world society.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136924914
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
This book brings together a collection of Friedrich Kratochwil’s key essays to explain his approach to international relations and how his thinking has developed over the last 30 years. It addresses topical themes and issues, including sovereignty, law, epistemology, boundaries, global governance and world society.
The New York Times Vocabulary Power Crosswords
Author: The New York Times
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9780312351991
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A love of the language and love of crossword puzzles are natural bedfellows. In The New York Times Word Power Crosswords, the interesting, obscure, and unusual vocabulary of the crosswords is highlighted and explained. For solvers who've ever wondered what, exactly, is a calx, the origins of the onomatopoeic brusque, or how Germany, Italy, and Japan came to be called the Axis in World War II, here's the perfect crossword collection.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9780312351991
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A love of the language and love of crossword puzzles are natural bedfellows. In The New York Times Word Power Crosswords, the interesting, obscure, and unusual vocabulary of the crosswords is highlighted and explained. For solvers who've ever wondered what, exactly, is a calx, the origins of the onomatopoeic brusque, or how Germany, Italy, and Japan came to be called the Axis in World War II, here's the perfect crossword collection.
Powers
Author: Debbie Triska Keiser
Publisher: PRUFROCK PRESS INC.
ISBN: 1593632878
Category : Education, Elementary
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Prufrock press' differentiated curriculum kits provide hands-on, discovery-based, research-oriented activities that are cross-curricular. Prufrock curricula are based on conceptual themes. By using abstract words ... the topics are broad, universal, and timeless.
Publisher: PRUFROCK PRESS INC.
ISBN: 1593632878
Category : Education, Elementary
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Prufrock press' differentiated curriculum kits provide hands-on, discovery-based, research-oriented activities that are cross-curricular. Prufrock curricula are based on conceptual themes. By using abstract words ... the topics are broad, universal, and timeless.
The Puzzles of Mars: A Mathematical Journey
Author: Richard M. Beekman
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365752658
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The Puzzles of Mars is a puzzle book intended for bright or gifted young people in grades 8 through 12. The book is a fictional tale about a mathematician from Earth who travels to the planet Mars to share and exchange puzzles with Martians at the Martian Academy of Sciences. Most of the puzzles appear to be difficult, yet they have simple, ingenious solutions. Some of the puzzles require a little mathematical skill, though not much beyond what is usually taught in American grade schools. The main focus is on puzzles that are based on important mathematical ideas and concepts. Each puzzle is a special instance of deep, important mathematical ideas like symmetry, invariance, parity, and relative motion. A Notes for Teachers section is included with ideas and questions to stimulate classroom discussion of mathematical ideas and concepts.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365752658
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The Puzzles of Mars is a puzzle book intended for bright or gifted young people in grades 8 through 12. The book is a fictional tale about a mathematician from Earth who travels to the planet Mars to share and exchange puzzles with Martians at the Martian Academy of Sciences. Most of the puzzles appear to be difficult, yet they have simple, ingenious solutions. Some of the puzzles require a little mathematical skill, though not much beyond what is usually taught in American grade schools. The main focus is on puzzles that are based on important mathematical ideas and concepts. Each puzzle is a special instance of deep, important mathematical ideas like symmetry, invariance, parity, and relative motion. A Notes for Teachers section is included with ideas and questions to stimulate classroom discussion of mathematical ideas and concepts.
Power Ties
Author: Paul A. Papayoanou
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 9780472109609
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Discusses the impact of economic integration on the likelihood of war or peace
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 9780472109609
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Discusses the impact of economic integration on the likelihood of war or peace
The Powers Metaphysic
Author: Neil E. Williams
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192570153
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
Systematic metaphysics is defined by its task of solving metaphysical problems through the repeated application of single, fundamental ontology. The dominant contemporary metaphysic is that of neo-Humeanism, built on a static ontology typified by its rejection of basic causal and modal features. This book offers a radically distinct metaphysic, one that turns the status quo on its head. Starting with a foundational ontology of inherently causal properties known as 'powers', Neil E. Williams develops a metaphysic that appeals to powers in explanations of causation, persistence, laws, and modality. Powers are properties that have their causal natures internal to them: they are responsible for the effects in the world. A unique account of powers is advanced, one that understands this internal nature in terms of blueprint of potential interaction types. After the presentation of the powers ontology, Williams offers solutions to broad metaphysical puzzles, some of which take on different forms in light of the new tools that are available. The defence of the ontology comes from the virtues of metaphysic it can be used to develop. Particular attention is paid to the problems of causation and persistence, simultaneously solving them as is casts them in a new light. The resultant powers metaphysic is offered as a systematic alternative to neo-Humeanism.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192570153
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
Systematic metaphysics is defined by its task of solving metaphysical problems through the repeated application of single, fundamental ontology. The dominant contemporary metaphysic is that of neo-Humeanism, built on a static ontology typified by its rejection of basic causal and modal features. This book offers a radically distinct metaphysic, one that turns the status quo on its head. Starting with a foundational ontology of inherently causal properties known as 'powers', Neil E. Williams develops a metaphysic that appeals to powers in explanations of causation, persistence, laws, and modality. Powers are properties that have their causal natures internal to them: they are responsible for the effects in the world. A unique account of powers is advanced, one that understands this internal nature in terms of blueprint of potential interaction types. After the presentation of the powers ontology, Williams offers solutions to broad metaphysical puzzles, some of which take on different forms in light of the new tools that are available. The defence of the ontology comes from the virtues of metaphysic it can be used to develop. Particular attention is paid to the problems of causation and persistence, simultaneously solving them as is casts them in a new light. The resultant powers metaphysic is offered as a systematic alternative to neo-Humeanism.