In Trout's Lie, Percival Everett explores the semantic relationship between sense and so-called nonsense—and questions whether either is actually possible.
If you have reached a point in your life, like I did some time ago, where you are asking questions like: what is my purpose? What is the purpose of others? What's the point of our existence? Why I am
What’s the best beer you’ve ever tasted? What’s your favourite beer? Where can I drink your ultimate brew? These are questions that beer writer Mark Dredge is always being asked. And he doesn’t have a
This volume uses state of the art models from the frontier of macroeconomics to answer key questions about how the economy functions and how policy should be conducted. The contributions cover a wide
Is it possible to drive a Ferrari up a Scottish ski slope? Exactly how far can you drive a bulldozer across the Antarctic before it falls down a big crack? This book answers all of the above questions
Stargate-1’s original run overlapped the peak and aftermath of the Science Wars, which allowed for the show to engage questions about the nature of science and technology. This book focuses on how the
Introducing Philosophy: A Text with Integrated Readings, Eleventh Edition, is an exciting, accessible, and thorough introduction to the core questions of philosophy and the many ways in which they are
Uncle John has packed this diary with mind-blowing information and filled it with brain-puzzling questions designed to help GIRLS explore and build their beyond-extraordinary brains. Every pa
The Roman Republic was governed by a small group of men who agreed far more than they disagreed on the fundamental questions facing the state. The details of their public behaviour can thus only be un
The traditional system of education requires students to hold their questions and compliantly stick to the scheduled curriculum. But our job as educators is to provide new and better opportunities for
For thirty years, Brian Brett shared his office and his life with Tuco, a remarkable parrot given to asking such questions as Whaddya know?” and announcing Party time!” when guests showed up at Brett’
Does the Bible allow us to deceive? Is it ever right to lie? These are perennial questions that have been discussed and debated by theologians for centuries with little consensus.
The most popular specialist mechanical units of the BTEC National Engineering in one book!Clear, full colour layout and numerous examples, activities, quizzes and review questions with answers make it
Within most libraries in the United States today there is an information professional who has become the ‘go-to’ person for grasping and grappling with copyright questions. While not an attorney, this
Understand where you fit to understand where you'll excelFit: When Talent and Intelligence Just Won't Cut It answers the fundamental performance questions that people have asked for generations. Why i
The creation of international anti-corruption norms through non-binding instruments and informal institutions can privilege the interests of powerful states and raise questions about the legitimacy of
We just can't stop talking about the big questions around science and faith. They haven't gone away, as some predicted they might; in fact, we seem to talk about them more than ever. Far from being a
Why are some political leaders stronger than others? Why are some presidents and prime ministers able to exercise political leadership more successfully than others? These are questions that have enga
This book focuses on Michel Foucault's late work on rights in order to address broader questions about the politics of rights in the contemporary era. As several commentators have observed, something
This book focuses on Michel Foucault's late work on rights in order to address broader questions about the politics of rights in the contemporary era. As several commentators have observed, something
Although we’ve seen many depictions of glorious heavenly scenes in movies and heard awe-inspiring testimonials of near and after-death experiences, many people still have unanswered questions about th
With a healthy dose of wit and a heaping helping of wisdom, New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas answers questions about Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and much more.
The rapid increase in recent years in the number of children and adults accessing care for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), raises a number of questions. It is unclear whether the incr
The poems in The Opposite of People examine the place of television and cinema in our lives, while the poet questions how the imagination can be given shape in films and songs, and how those in turn s
This book presents a new cross-linguistic analysis of gender and its effects on morphosyntax. It addresses questions including the syntactic location of gender features; the role of natural gender; an
This book presents a new cross-linguistic analysis of gender and its effects on morphosyntax. It addresses questions including the syntactic location of gender features; the role of natural gender; an
A noted theologian examines the actual message of Jesus regarding the last days and his eventual return, showing how difficult these interpretations are and looking at such questions as who is the ant
Have you ever wondered which LEGOR minifigure had the first double-sided head? Or which one was the first to have a printed torso or peg leg? Discover all the answers to these questions and more in DK
Reading and Teaching raises questions and provides a context for preservice and practicing teachers to understand and to reflect on the complex issues surrounding the teaching of reading in the school
Willis and Logan present a collection of questions posed by an eclectic group of black men to other black men, in order to gain insight into the black American experience as a whole. The questions are
In Signs of the Holy One, Uwe Michael Lang addresses crucial questions which are just now coming to the fore concerning the sacred liturgy. His point of departure is that the Catholic liturgy is a syn
This Science Test workbook will include:Review of the GEDR Science test question types and basic computer skillsPractice questions assessing vocabulary as well as physical, life, earth, and space scie
This Social Studies Test workbook will include:Review of the GEDR Social Studies test question types and basic computer skillsPractice questions assessing your Civics & Government, U.S. Histor
This introduction to youth work presents important questions facing the field by exploring both the history of youth work practice and its contemporary contexts. Drawing on work by established and new
The Third Book of General Ignorance gathers together 180 questions, both new and previously featured on the BBC TV programme's popular 'General Ignorance' round, and show why, when it comes to general
Duhem's 1908 essay questions the relation between physical theory and metaphysics and, more specifically, between astronomy and physics–an issue still of importance today. He critiques the answers giv
As royal assassin for the Faerie Queen, Claire is used to moving between the mortal world and the Winter Kingdom. When the queen commands her to kill, Claire does the job and doesn’t ask questions. He
Specifically designed for the MRCOG exam part 2, SBAs and EMQs for MRCOG Part 2 will offer 500 questions mapped closely to the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology curriculum to help candidates
This handy pocket book is packed full of quiz questions suitable for the whole family. Children will love finding out the answers to a range of trivia questions, and testing friends and family on thei
