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The Rationalists: Between Tradition and Innovation
by Justin E. Smith Dario Perinetti Carlos FraenkelThis volume draws a balanced picture of the Rationalists by bringing their intellectual contexts, sources and full range of interests into sharper focus, without neglecting their core commitment to the epistemological doctrine that earned them their traditional label. The collection of original essays addresses topics ranging from theodicy and early modern music theory to Spinoza's anti-humanism, often critically revising important aspects of the received picture of the Rationalists. Another important contribution of the volume is that it brings out aspects of Rationalist philosophers and their legacies that are not ordinarily associated with them, such as the project of a Cartesian ethics. Finally, a strong emphasis is placed on the connection of the Rationalists' philosophy to their interests in empirical science, to their engagement in the political life of their era, and to the religious background of many of their philosophical commitments.
The Rationality and Justification of Legislation: Essays in Legisprudence
by Luc J. Wintgens A. Daniel Oliver-LalanaThe essays collected in this book address legislation from the viewpoint of legal theory and provide an overview of current research in legisprudence as a new scholarly approach to lawmaking. The overall focus of the volume is on the justification of legislation, with a special emphasis on the intricate notion of legislative rationality. With the rational justification of legislation as their central theme, the essays elaborate on the foundations and bounds of legislation and the search for a more principled lawmaking, discuss the role of legislation within the framework of democratic constitutionalism, analyze legislation as implementation of constitutional law, and explore how legislative argumentation in parliament can be construed as a source of justification of laws.
Rationality, Education and the Social Organization of Knowledege (Routledge Library Editions: Education)
by Chris JenksThe manner in which we variously come to an understanding of our world presents problems for us all, but the unified method by which we ought best to acquire such knowledge represents the particular problem of contemporary education. This important book seeks to explore some of the underlying practises and assumptions that go to produce and sustain both such sets of activities. As a result of its concerns with the social organization of knowledge at all levels, the sociology of education has become a central form of much contemporary sociological theory. All the papers in this collection are formulations of a ‘reflexive’ method of theorizing within sociology of education. This is a mode of address, deriving partly from social phenomenology, which seeks to display the grounds of the theorists’ speech as itself an essential feature of any informative dialogue. Major themes in education and in sociology are considered in this way, including the social form of rationality, the constitution of curricula, normative beliefs about Learning, the nature of literary study as liberal education and the character of scientific knowledge in the social world.
Rationis Defensor
by James MaclaurinRationis Defensor is to be a volume of previously unpublished essays celebrating the life and work of Colin Cheyne. Colin was until recently Head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Otago, a department that can boast of many famous philosophers among its past and present faculty and which has twice been judged as the strongest research department across all disciplines in governmental research assessments. Colin is the immediate past President of the Australasian Association for Philosophy (New Zealand Division). He is the author of Knowledge, Cause, and Abstract Objects: Causal Objections to Platonism (Springer, 2001) and the editor, with Vladimir Svoboda and Bjorn Jespersen, of Pavel Tichy's Collected Papers in Logic and Philosophy (University of Otago Press, 2005) and, with John Worrall, of Rationality and Reality: Conversations with Alan Musgrave (Springer, 2006). This volume celebrates the dedication to rational enquiry and the philosophical style of Colin Cheyne. It also celebrates the distinctive brand of naturalistic philosophy for which Otago has become known. Contributors to the volume include a wide variety of philosophers, all with a personal connection to Colin, and all of whom are, in their own way, defenders of rationality.
Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs
by Lew Olson***The first guide to both raw feeding and healthy homecooked meals for dogs.In the whirlwind of information about local, organic, and whole foods, it's easy to forget that our canine companions can also benefit from--and deserve--a more natural and nurturing diet. Preparing Fido's food at home may seem daunting, but it's really not, says Lew Olson in Raw & Natural Nutrition for Dogs. Olson discusses canine nutritional needs and explains the research on how home-prepared foods, particularly raw foods, can meet pets' needs better than commercial, processed dog food. Step-by-step instructions and recipes make preparation easy. The book includes charts with the recipes, instructions on keeping diets simple and balanced, guidelines on preparation, suggestions for finding ingredients, and how much to feed a dog by body weight. There are recipes for healthy adult dogs as well as guidelines for puppies, senior dogs, and dogs with health conditions including pancreatitis, renal problems, gastric issues, allergies, heart disease, liver disease, and cancer. Pet owners seeking to give their dogs a better coat, better skin, and healthier teeth and gums, as well as longer lives and more stable temperaments, are sure to welcome this book.From the Trade Paperback edition.
RCP 10: The Global Rcp
by Krishna ChinthapalliThe Royal College of Physicians celebrates its 500th anniversary in 2018, and to observe this landmark is publishing this series of ten books. Each of the books focuses on fifty themed elements that have contributed to making the RCP what it is today, together adding up to 500 reflections on 500 years. Some of the people, ideas, objects and manuscripts featured are directly connected to the College, while others have had an influence that can still be felt in its work.This, the tenth book in the series looks at the impact of the Royal College around the world.
RCP 9: Simples and Rarities Suitable and Honourable to the College (500 Reflections on the RCP, 1518-2018 #9)
by Alastair CompstonThe Royal College of Physicians celebrates its 500th anniversary in 2018, and to observe this landmark is publishing this series of ten books. Each of the books focuses on fifty themed elements that have contributed to making the RCP what it is today, together adding up to 500 reflections on 500 years. Some of the people, ideas, objects and manuscripts featured are directly connected to the College, while others have had an influence that can still be felt in its work.This, the ninth book in the series looks at the libraries and archive of the Royal College.
Re-Bound: Creating Handmade Books from Recycled and Repurposed Materials
by Jeannine SteinA DIY book making guide that repurposes easily-found items into handcrafted books, perfect for gift giving.Re-Bound is a beautiful book on bookbinding with a fun green twist—all the projects use recycled and upcycled materials. This book shows you how to take everyday materials from around the house, flea markets, thrift stores, and hardware stores and turn them into clever and eye-catching hand-made books.
Re-Imagining Comparative Education: Postfoundational Ideas and Applications for Critical Times (Reference Books in International Education)
by Sonia Mehta Peter NinnesThe original essays included here, by up and coming scholars in the field, illustrate the potential and diversity of post-foundational ideas as applied to comparative education concerns.
Re-Imagining the Museum: Beyond the Mausoleum (Museum Meanings)
by Andrea WitcombRe-Imagining the Museum presents new interpretations of museum history and contemporary museum practices. Through a range of case studies from the UK, North America and Australia, Andrea Witcomb moves away from the idea that museums are always 'conservative' to suggest they have a long history of engaging with popular culture and addressing a variety of audiences. She argues that museums are key mediators between high and popular culture and between government, media practitioners, cultural policy-makers and museums professionals. Analyzing links between museums and the media, looking at the role of museums in cities, and discussing the effects on museums of cultural policies, Re-Imagining the Museum presents a vital tool in the study of museum practice.
Reach
by Russell Simmons Ben Jealous Trabian ShortersIn this timely and important collection of personal essays, black men from all walks of life share their inspiring stories and ultimately how each, in his own way, became a source of hope for his community and country.Reach includes forty first-person accounts from well-known men like the Rev. Al Sharpton, John Legend, Isiah Thomas, Bill T. Jones, Louis Gossett, Jr., and Talib Kweli, alongside influential community organizers, businessmen, religious leaders, philanthropists, and educators. These remarkable individuals are living proof that black men are as committed as ever to ensuring a better world for themselves and for others. Powerful and indispensable to our ongoing cultural dialogue, Reach explodes myths about black men by providing rare, candid, and deeply personal insights into their lives. It's a blueprint for better community engagement. It's an essential resource for communities everywhere. Proceeds from the sale of Reach will go to BMe Community, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building caring and prosperous communities inspired by black men. Reach is also a Project of the Kapor Center for Social Impact, one of the founding supporters of President Obama's My Brother's Keeper initiative.
Reaching Students: What Research Says About Effective Instruction in Undergraduate Science and Engineering
by Nancy KoberThe undergraduate years are a turning point in producing scientifically literate citizens and future scientists and engineers. Evidence from research about how students learn science and engineering shows that teaching strategies that motivate and engage students will improve their learning. So how do students best learn science and engineering? Are there ways of thinking that hinder or help their learning process? Which teaching strategies are most effective in developing their knowledge and skills? And how can practitioners apply these strategies to their own courses or suggest new approaches within their departments or institutions? Reaching Students strives to answer these questions. Reaching Students presents the best thinking to date on teaching and learning undergraduate science and engineering. Focusing on the disciplines of astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, geosciences, and physics, this book is an introduction to strategies to try in your classroom or institution. Concrete examples and case studies illustrate how experienced instructors and leaders have applied evidence-based approaches to address student needs, encouraged the use of effective techniques within a department or an institution, and addressed the challenges that arose along the way. The research-based strategies in Reaching Students can be adopted or adapted by instructors and leaders in all types of public or private higher education institutions. They are designed to work in introductory and upper-level courses, small and large classes, lectures and labs, and courses for majors and non-majors. And these approaches are feasible for practitioners of all experience levels who are open to incorporating ideas from research and reflecting on their teaching practices. This book is an essential resource for enriching instruction and better educating students.
Reaching the Animal Mind: Clicker Training and What It Teaches Us About All Animals
by Karen PryorSpanning more than thirty years in the career of the founder of clicker training, Reaching the Animal Mind takes the reader through the breakthrough years training spinner and spotter dolphins to the ever-widening application of no punishment training for animals of all kinds. In clear, every person's language, Pryor explains operant conditioning and then introduces us to some of the multitudes who benefited. We meet ponies that surf, Loon the dangerous baboon, a tiger who needed a blood test, clicker trained rhinos, giraffes and polar bears; a clicker trained police dog who pulls off a "hat trick," and, at the Philadelphia Zoo, the world's gloomiest birds who are taught how to play.
Reactions: An Illustrated Exploration of Elements, Molecules, and Change in the Universe
by Theodore GrayThe long-awaited third installment in Theodore Gray's iconic "Elements" trilogy. The first two titles, Elements and Molecules, have sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. With Reactions bestselling author Theodore Gray continues the journey through our molecular and chemical world that began with the tour de force The Elements and continued with Molecules. In The Elements, Gray gave us a never-before-seen, mesmerizing photographic view of the 118 elements in the periodic table. In Molecules, with the same phenomenal photographic acumen, plus beautifully rendered computer generated graphics, he showed us how the elements combine to form the content that makes up our universe, from table salt to oxygen to the panoply of colors and smells that surround us. At last, we've reached Reactions, in which Gray once again puts his photography and storytelling to work demonstrating how molecules interact in ways that are essential to our very existence. The book begins with a brief recap of elements and molecules and then goes on to explain important concepts the characterize a chemical reaction, including Energy, Entropy, and Time. It is then organized by type of reaction including chapters such as "Fantastic Reactions and Where to Find Them," "On the Origin of Light and Color," "The Boring Chapter," in which we learn about reactions such as paint drying, grass growing, and water boiling, and "The Need for Speed," including topics such as weather, ignition, and fire.
Read All About Cats (Read All About It)
by Jaclyn JaycoxDid you know cats sleep around 15 hours a day? Have you heard they can make about 100 different sounds? Find out all about cats' senses, life cycles, behavior, and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at these feline friends. A Table of Contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find.
Read All About Dinosaurs (Read All About It)
by Claire ThropDid you know dinosaurs lived on Earth millions of years ago? Find out all about dinosaurs’ senses, life cycles, behavior, and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. Stunning art and photos of dinosaurs and artifacts give readers an up-close look at these incredible creatures.
Read All About Dogs (Read All About It)
by Jaclyn JaycoxDid you know all dogs have a different nose print? Have you wondered how many breeds of dogs there are? Young readers will learn about dog's senses, behavior, life cycle, and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos and a Table of Contents help introduce children to the wonderful world of nonfiction.
Read All About The Ocean (Read All About It)
by Jaclyn JaycoxHave you wondered how the oceans affect the weather? Do you know what kinds of creatures you can find below the water's surface? Explore the world's oceans in this fact-filled book. Striking photos and simple text make this a perfect introduction to nonfiction for young children. A Table of Contents splits the information into sections, making it fun and easy-to-find.
Read All About Rocks and Gems (Read All About It)
by Jaclyn JaycoxRocks are all around you. They are in your house, backyard, and even your food! Rocks are grouped into types, like sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and from minerals we get beautiful gemstones. This fact-filled book is perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. A Table of Contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find.
Read All About the Human Body (Read All About It)
by Claire ThropHow many bones are in the human body? Find out all about the body and how it works in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. Stunning art and photos give readers an up-close look at our our body parts and systems, and how they all work together to keep us going!
Read All About the Universe (Read All About It)
by Lucy BeevorJust how big is the universe? Find out all about the universe and its planets, stars, and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the power of nonfiction. Stunning art and photos give readers a fascinating look at the wonders of the universe, from the Earth, moon, sun, and beyond!
Read All About Transportation (Read All About It)
by Lucy BeevorTrains, planes, buses, and more! Find out all about different modes of transportation in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at different vehicles and machines for people on the go!
Read These Banned Books: A 52-Week Reading Challenge from the American Library Association
by American Library Association (ALA)The American Library Association presents a must-read banned book for every week of the year in this beautiful book lover's reading log.Expand your reading list and stand against literary censorship with this one-year reading challenge and book journal! Featuring 52 modern and classic books that have been challenged or banned, from The Hunger Games to Maus, this book log includes ALA's insights into each title as well as writing prompts for further reflection. A perfect holiday stocking stuffer, birthday present, or gift for bibliophiles, librarians, teachers and educators, activists, and rebel readers of all genres!Includes:52 banned, censored, or challenged book recommendations and the reasons they were bannedRoom to reflect on each book and how you can relate to it as you complete the challengePages for your personal reading log, perfect for sharing on social media or with friendsAn appendix highlighting the 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books from 2010-2019 and information about how YOU can help fight book banning.
Read Through the Bible in a Year
by John R. Kohlenberger IIITo know the God of the universe, you must know His Word. By investing only thirty minutes a day, you can achieve your goal of reading the entire Bible in one year. John Kohlenberger provides a wonderful resource to help you reach that goal.To aid in your progress, Read Through the Bible in a Year includes:Brief background information on each book Books arranged in general historical and chronological order A complete reading schedule that allows you to start at any time during the year and continue from that point Ten strategies for first-rate Bible reading A proven method for studying the Bible
Read Through the Bible in a Year
by John R. Kohlenberger IIITo know the God of the universe, you must know His Word. By investing only thirty minutes a day, you can achieve your goal of reading the entire Bible in one year. John Kohlenberger provides a wonderful resource to help you reach that goal.To aid in your progress, Read Through the Bible in a Year includes:Brief background information on each book Books arranged in general historical and chronological order A complete reading schedule that allows you to start at any time during the year and continue from that point Ten strategies for first-rate Bible reading A proven method for studying the Bible