This classic explores why people laugh and what laughter means. According to Bergson, laughter helps us retain our humanity during an age of mechanization. His belief in life as a vital impulse, indef
A teacher of statistics and students of Eastern philosophy, Keller sets out the fundamental concepts of statistics through impressions and experiences, arguing that understanding the meaning and worth
The author offers a primer in drawing the human form, focusing particular attention on musculature in eight hundred drawings taken directly from his own sketchbook, accompanied by his own commentary.
This brand-new manual presents three model exams with all questions answered and explained. Subject review chapters cover arithmetic, algebra, geometry (plane, solid, and coordinate), trigonometry, fu
In his Meditations, René Descartes asks, "what am I?" His initial answer is "a man." But he soon discards it: "But what is a man? Shall I say 'a rational animal'? No: for then I should inquire what
Make numbers concrete and boost must-know counting skills with this charming collection of 16 illustrated, read-aloud storybooks that teach the numbers 1 to 10, 30, 100, skip counting, simple addition
Why does the academic study of international relations have limited impact on the policy community? InNew Directions for International Relations, Mintz and Russett identify differences in methods of a
All educators want their students to be able to achieve more and do well on standardized tests. Some believe that the way to make that happen is mindless test drill. The positive effect of writing is
Getting people with very different backgrounds and perspectives to work together productively is a huge challenge that every manager in our global workplace will face. This book places managers in the
This book illustrates how algebraic equations can be solved through a focus on the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. Students will simultaneously learn about the culture and history of these a
You can count on a good plan A successful building or remodeling job requires not only a plan, but also the skill to interpret it and an understanding of the mathematics behind it. Whether you are a
Contains 15 portable and self-contained centers that students may use to practice mathematics skills such as measurement, graphs, fractions & decimals, and much more.
Contains 14 portable and self-contained centers that students may use to practice mathematics skills such as computation, measurement, graphs, geometric shapes and fractions.
Morris' earlier work exposed the realities of how 700,000 Palestinians became refugees during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. While the focus of this edition remains the war and exodus, new archival materi
These consumable books provide lesson support material for students to analyze and complete. They provide a long-term record of each student’s mathematical development.
These sixteen papers are taken from the 14th UISPP colloquium held in Liege in 2001 where contributors presented new material and discussion on early tin in Europe and the Mediterranean. The papers ar
