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Uncover the language of our universe - numbers - in this wide-ranging whistle-stop tour of the history and majesty of mathematics. Our world simply wouldn't function if we didn't have numbers. But where do they come from? Why do we cut cake the wrong way? How can there be different sizes of infinity?All these questions and more are answered in this engaging romp through the history of numbers by acclaimed science writer, Colin Stuart.From the mathematicians who have (and haven't) shouted 'Eureka!' to the theories that affect and inform our everyday lives; Numbers shows us that maths was never boring - we were just being taught it in the wrong way. Consisting of ten bite-sized essays, there's no better guide to this fundamental science.

A fun way to learn about art! This simple, engaging introduction to art combines superb reproductions of an imaginative selection of artworks by artists ranging from Kandinsky and Seurat to Canaletto and Van Gogh. It also features works from great American artists such as Tom Wesselmann, Grant Wood, and Jacob Lawrence. With beautifully pitched text supported by friendly cartoon-style illustrations, What's in the Picture? invites young children to search for particular objects or other detail in the paintings displayed. Further questions encourage children to examine each artwork and to explain, very simply, what is happening in the pictures.

How does brain activity give rise to sleep, dreams, learning, memory, and language? Do drugs like cocaine and heroin tap into the same neurochemical systems that evolved for life's natural rewards? What are the powerful new tools of molecular biology that are revolutionizing neuroscience? This undergraduate textbook explores the relation between brain, mind, and behavior. It clears away the extraneous detail that so often impedes learning, and describes critical concepts step by step, in straightforward language. Rich illustrations and thought-provoking review questions further illuminate the relations between biological, behavioral, and mental phenomena. With writing that is focused and engaging, even the more challenging topics of neurotransmission and neuroplasticity become enjoyable to learn. While this textbook filters out non-critical details, it includes all key information, allowing readers to remain focused and enjoy the feeling of mastery that comes from a grounded understand

How does brain activity give rise to sleep, dreams, learning, memory, and language? Do drugs like cocaine and heroin tap into the same neurochemical systems that evolved for life's natural rewards? What are the powerful new tools of molecular biology that are revolutionizing neuroscience? This undergraduate textbook explores the relation between brain, mind, and behavior. It clears away the extraneous detail that so often impedes learning, and describes critical concepts step by step, in straightforward language. Rich illustrations and thought-provoking review questions further illuminate the relations between biological, behavioral, and mental phenomena. With writing that is focused and engaging, even the more challenging topics of neurotransmission and neuroplasticity become enjoyable to learn. While this textbook filters out non-critical details, it includes all key information, allowing readers to remain focused and enjoy the feeling of mastery that comes from a grounded understand

Demands for redress of historical injustice are a crucial component of contemporary struggles for social and transnational justice. However, understanding when and why an unjust history matters for considerations of justice in the present is not straightforward. Alasia Nuti develops a normative framework to identify which historical injustices we should be concerned about, to conceptualise the relation between persistence and change and, thus, conceive of history as newly reproduced. Focusing on the condition of women in formally egalitarian societies, the book shows that history is important to theorise the injustice of gender inequalities and devise transformative remedies. Engaging with the activist politics of the unjust past, Nuti also demonstrates that the reproduction of an unjust history is dynamic, complex and unsettling. It generates both historical and contemporary responsibilities for redress and questions precisely those features of our order that we take for granted.

The Psychology of Wisdom: An Introduction is the first comprehensive coursebook on wisdom, providing an engaging, balanced, and expert introduction to the psychology of wisdom. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the psychological science of wisdom, covering wide-ranging perspectives. Each chapter includes extensive pedagogy, including a summary, a glossary, bolded terms, practical applications, discussion questions, and a brief description of the authors' research. Topics include the philosophical foundations, folk conceptions, and psychological theories of wisdom; relations of wisdom to morality and ethics, to personality and well-being, to emotion; wisdom and leadership, wisdom and social policy. These topics are covered in a non-technical, bias-free, and student-friendly manner. Written by the most eminent experts in the field, this is the definitive coursebook for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as interested professionals and researchers.

Taking a fresh thematic approach to politics and society in Latin America, this introductory textbook analyzes the region's past and present in an accessible and engaging style well-suited to undergraduate students. The book provides historical insights into modern states and critical issues they are facing, with insightful analyses that are supported by empirical data, maps and timelines. Drawing upon cutting-edge research, the text considers critical topics relevant to all countries within the region such as the expansion of democracy and citizenship rights and responses to human rights abuses, corruption, and violence. Each richly illustrated chapter contains a compelling and cohesive narrative, followed by thought-provoking questions and further reading suggestions, making this text a vital resource for anyone encountering the complexities of Latin American politics for the first time in their studies.

Taking a fresh thematic approach to politics and society in Latin America, this introductory textbook analyzes the region's past and present in an accessible and engaging style well-suited to undergraduate students. The book provides historical insights into modern states and critical issues they are facing, with insightful analyses that are supported by empirical data, maps and timelines. Drawing upon cutting-edge research, the text considers critical topics relevant to all countries within the region such as the expansion of democracy and citizenship rights and responses to human rights abuses, corruption, and violence. Each richly illustrated chapter contains a compelling and cohesive narrative, followed by thought-provoking questions and further reading suggestions, making this text a vital resource for anyone encountering the complexities of Latin American politics for the first time in their studies.

More than 300 pages of engaging math questions and lessons for fans ofMinecraft! This kid-friendly workbook features well-loved video game characters and concepts to reinforce the development of first through fourth grade math skills laid out in the national Common Core State Standards. Colorfully illustrated puzzles and high-interest, engaging practice problems and activitiesare perfect for fans of Minecraft and gaming.The curriculum-based content covered here includes lessons in:Adding,subtracting, multiplication, and divisionpractice pages with colorful artWord problems that bring mathandMinecrafting to lifeMath Facts pages for timed or untimed practiceCode-breaking funPlace value, base 10, regrouping,skip counting, grouping, and more fundamental math skills! Skip to the pages that suit your child's needs and learning style or start at the beginning and advance page by pageit's up to you! As the workbook progresses, the problems become more challenging so that learners of all levels

The Cambridge Companion to International Organizations Law illuminates, from a legal perspective, what international organizations are, what makes them 'tick' and how they affect the world around them. It critically discusses such classic issues as the concept of international organization and membership, as well as questions of internal relations, accountability and how they make law, set standards and otherwise affect both their member states and the world around them. The volume further discusses the role of international organizations in particular policy domains, zooming in on domains which are not often discussed through international organizations, including disarmament, energy, food security and health. Eventually, a picture emerges of international organizations as complex phenomena engaging in all sorts of activities and relationships, the operation and authority of which is underpinned by the rules and regulations of international law.

The Cambridge Companion to International Organizations Law illuminates, from a legal perspective, what international organizations are, what makes them 'tick' and how they affect the world around them. It critically discusses such classic issues as the concept of international organization and membership, as well as questions of internal relations, accountability and how they make law, set standards and otherwise affect both their member states and the world around them. The volume further discusses the role of international organizations in particular policy domains, zooming in on domains which are not often discussed through international organizations, including disarmament, energy, food security and health. Eventually, a picture emerges of international organizations as complex phenomena engaging in all sorts of activities and relationships, the operation and authority of which is underpinned by the rules and regulations of international law.

One in two of us will develop cancer at some point in our lives and yet many of us don't understand how cancers arise. How many different kinds of cancer are there? What treatments are available? What does the future hold in terms of developing new therapies? This book demystifies cancer by explaining the underlying cell and molecular biology in a clear and accessible style. It answers the questions commonly asked about cancer such as what causes cancer and how cancer develops. It explains how DNA makes proteins and how mutations can corrupt those proteins. It also gives an overview of current therapies and how treatments may advance over the next decades, as well as explaining what actions we can take to help prevent cancer developing. Understanding Cancer is an accessible and engaging introduction to cancer biology for any interested reader.

An updated edition of DK's \"BIg Ideas\" guide to the world of cinemaDoes Chinatown subvert the film noir genre? What is the effect of Pulp Fiction's episodic plot? How do multiple points of view undermine notions of reality in Rashomon? Learn the answer to these questions and more with The Movie Book, the ultimate guide to the greatest movies ever to grace the silver screen.Part of DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, The Movie Book chronicles the history of cinema, from the golden age of black-and-white films to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi. The key themes and big ideas behind more than 100 of the world's most celebrated cinematic gems are explored in authoritative and engaging text.Beginning with the iconic A Trip to the Moon (1902), immerse yourself in the world of film, from The Wizard of Oz (1939), Vertigo (1958), and Jaws (1975) to Spirited Away (2006), Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Parasite (2019). Discover everything about your favourite movies, as well as ce

Pruett is from Planet Monochrome, where everything is black, white, or gray; everyone follows the rules and walks in straight lines; and they never, ever ask or answer questions. But then Soo arrives from Planet Prismatic. She's bursting with brilliant colors! She zigs and zags all over the place! When she asks Pruett questions, he finds he wants to reply...and his whole world starts to change.With a palette that shifts from grayscale to full color, this engaging story reminds us that what you feel defines who you are--and, sometimes, a friend can help you see that best.

Consciousness in all its possible human and nonhuman varieties, explored through words and images. What is consciousness, and who (or what) is conscious―humans, nonhumans, nonliving beings? How did consciousness evolve? Picturing the Mind pursues these questions through a series of “vistas”―short, engaging texts by Simona Ginsburg and Eva Jablonka, accompanied by Anna Zeligowski’s lively illustrations. Taking an evolutionary perspective, Ginsburg and Jablonka suggest that consciousness can take many forms and is found not only in humans but even in such animals as octopuses (who seem to express emotions by changing color) and bees (who socialize with other bees). They identify the possible evolutionary marker of the transition from nonconscious to conscious animals, and they speculate intriguingly about aliens and artificial intelligence. Each picture and text serves as a starting point for discussion. The authors consider, among other things, what it’s like to be a bat (and then lat

International Economics: Theory and Policy provides engaging, balanced coverage of the key concepts and practical applications of theory and policy around the world. Divided into two halves, with the first devoted to trade and the second to monetary questions, the text provides an intuitive introduction to theory and events as well as detailed coverage of the actual policies put into place as a response. In the 12th edition, important economic developments are highlighted, with many lessons drawn from the recent COVID-19 pandemic experience. Using examples like these, the text equips students with the intellectual tools for understanding the changing world economy and economic implications of global interdependence.

Legal fictions are falsehoods that the law knowingly relies on. It is the most bizarre feature of our legal system; we know something is false, and we still assume it. But why do we rely on blatant falsehood? What are the implications of doing so? Should we continue to use fictions, and, if not, what is the alternative? Legal Fictions in Private Law answers these questions in an accessible and engaging manner, looking at the history of fictions, the theory of fictions, and current fictions from a practical perspective. It proposes a solution to what to do about fictions going forward, and how to decide whether they should be accepted or rejected. It addresses the latest literature and deals with the law in detail. This book is a comprehensive analysis of legal fictions in private law and a blueprint for reform.

Fearsome, plundering pirates make for amazing stories and tall tales. They also make for great jokes that readers will rush to share with their family and friends. Through an engaging design that brings the jokes to life with humorous illustrations, fun facts, and critical thinking questions that inspire readers to make jokes of their own, Secretly Treasured Jokes about Pirates will have readers laughing and learning. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a beginning reader format.

Some zoom around racetracks. Others soar through the sky. Vehicles come in all shapes and sizes. And they make for great jokes that readers will rush to share with their family and friends. Through an engaging design that brings the jokes to life with humorous illustrations, fun facts, and critical thinking questions that inspire readers to make jokes of their own, Zooming, Zippy Jokes about Vehicles will have readers laughing and learning. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a beginning reader format.

Climb into the ring, and see if the tiny ant can stand up to the huge gorilla. At first glance, it doesn't seem like much of a match-up. But each animal has some amazing features and adaptations. Readers will soon learn that there's a lot more to discuss than just size. From their relative strength to their predator protections, readers will love discovering information about these popular animals through humor and narrative nonfiction text. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or relucatant readers. Discussion questions are included for futher conversation and debate. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension for developing readers.

Climb into the ring, and see if the slippery jellyfish can stand up to the slithering cobra. At first glance, it doesn't seem like much of a match-up. But each animal has some amazing features and adaptations. Readers will soon learn that there's a lot more to discuss than just size. From their relative strength to their predator protections, readers will love discovering information about these popular animals through humor and narrative nonfiction text. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or relucatant readers. Discussion questions are included for futher conversation and debate. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension for developing readers.

Climb into the ring, and see if the prehistoric pteranodon can stand up to the soaring eagle. At first glance, it doesn't seem like much of a match-up. But each animal has some amazing features and adaptations. Readers will soon learn that there's a lot more to discuss than just size. From their relative strength to their predator protections, readers will love discovering information about these popular animals through humor and narrative nonfiction text. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or relucatant readers. Discussion questions are included for futher conversation and debate. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension for developing readers.

Some are soft and cuddly. Others scaly and smooth. Pets come in all shapes and sizes. And they all make for great jokes that readers will rush to share with their family and friends. Through an engaging design that brings the jokes to life with humorous illustrations, fun facts, and critical thinking questions that inspire readers to make jokes of their own, Furry, Funny Jokes about Pets will have readers laughing and learning. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a beginning reader format.

Some are huge with giant, gnashing teeth. Others are small with strong protective plates. Dinosaurs come in all shapes and sizes. And they all make for great jokes that readers will rush to share with their family and friends. Through an engaging design that brings the jokes to life with humorous illustrations, fun facts, and critical thinking questions that inspire readers to make jokes of their own, Hugely Hilarious Jokes about Dinosaurs will have readers laughing and learning. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a beginning reader format.

Climb into the ring, and see if the fascinating pufferfish can stand up to the huge hippo. At first glance, it doesn't seem like much of a match-up. But each animal has some amazing features and adaptations. Readers will soon learn that there's a lot more to discuss than just size. From their relative strength to their predator protections, readers will love discovering information about these popular animals through humor and narrative nonfiction text. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or relucatant readers. Discussion questions are included for futher conversation and debate. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension for developing readers.

Climb into the ring, and see if the big-eyed slow loris can stand up to the fuzzy koala. At first glance, it doesn't seem like much of a match-up. But each animal has some amazing features and adaptations. Readers will soon learn that there's a lot more to discuss than just size. From their relative strength to their predator protections, readers will love discovering information about these popular animals through humor and narrative nonfiction text. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or relucatant readers. Discussion questions are included for futher conversation and debate. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension for developing readers.Climb into the ring, and see if the big-eyed slow loris can stand up to the fuzzy koala. At first glance, it doesn't seem like much of a match-up. But each animal has some amazing features and adaptations. Readers wil

Holidays are times of amazing food and celebrating cheer that bring people together. They make for great jokes that readers will rush to share with their family and friends, too. Through an engaging design that brings the jokes to life with humorous illustrations, fun facts, and critical thinking questions that inspire readers to make jokes of their own, Surprising, Goofy Jokes about Holidays will have readers laughing and learning. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a beginning reader format.

Some are sour and make you pucker. Others are cold and give you brain freezes. There are many kinds of treats and meals. And they make for great jokes that readers will rush to share with their family and friends. Through an engaging design that brings the jokes to life with humorous illustrations, fun facts, and critical thinking questions that inspire readers to make jokes of their own, Tastefully Silly Jokes about Food will have readers laughing and learning. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a beginning reader format.

Climb into the ring, and see if the knawing beaver can stand up to the chomping piranha. At first glance, it doesn't seem like much of a match-up. But each animal has some amazing features and adaptations. Readers will soon learn that there's a lot more to discuss than just size. From their relative strength to their predator protections, readers will love discovering information about these popular animals through humor and narrative nonfiction text. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or relucatant readers. Discussion questions are included for futher conversation and debate. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension for developing readers.

Positive psychology tackles the big questions: What does it mean to live a 'good life'? What helps people to flourish and access their optimal potential? And how can we increase our capacities for joy, meaning, and hope? This engaging textbook emphasizes the science of positive psychology - students don't simply learn about positive psychology in the abstract, but instead are exposed to the fascinating research that supports its conclusions.Bridging theory and practice, this textbook connects up-to-date research with real-world examples and guides students to apply evidence-based practices in their own lives. Its comprehensive coverage includes major new topics, such as spirituality, therapeutic interventions, mindfulness, and positive relationships. Featured pedagogy includes 'Are You Sure about That?' boxes presenting methodological and statistical principles in context, and 'Practice Positive Psychology' activities to extend student learning, while online resources include lecture s

Positive psychology tackles the big questions: What does it mean to live a 'good life'? What helps people to flourish and access their optimal potential? And how can we increase our capacities for joy, meaning, and hope? This engaging textbook emphasizes the science of positive psychology - students don't simply learn about positive psychology in the abstract, but instead are exposed to the fascinating research that supports its conclusions.Bridging theory and practice, this textbook connects up-to-date research with real-world examples and guides students to apply evidence-based practices in their own lives. Its comprehensive coverage includes major new topics, such as spirituality, therapeutic interventions, mindfulness, and positive relationships. Featured pedagogy includes 'Are You Sure about That?' boxes presenting methodological and statistical principles in context, and 'Practice Positive Psychology' activities to extend student learning, while online resources include lecture s

Each year, millions of people die from poverty-related causes. In this groundbreaking and thought-provoking book, Gwilym David Blunt argues that the only people who will end this injustice are its victims, and that the global poor have the right to resist the causes of poverty. He explores how the right of resistance is used to reframe urgent political questions: is illegal immigration a form of resistance? Can transnational social movements, such as the indigenous rights movement, provide the foundations for civil resistance to global poverty? If peaceful resistance fails, is armed struggle justified? Do people living in affluent states have a responsibility to help even if it requires them to break the law? Giving clear historical examples and engaging with fields including philosophy, international law, history, and international political studies, this volume addresses real-world issues from terrorism to activism. It will be important for anyone interested in applied philosophy and

Task-based language teaching (TBLT) is an innovative approach to language teaching which emphasises the importance of engaging learners' natural abilities for acquiring language incidentally. The speed with which the field is expanding makes it difficult to keep up with recent developments, for novices and experienced researchers alike. This handbook meets that need, providing a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the field, written by a stellar line-up of leading international experts. Chapters are divided into five thematic areas, and as well as covering theory, also contain case studies to show how TBLT can be implemented in practice, in a range of global contexts, as well as questions for discussion, and suggested further readings. Comprehensive in its coverage, and written in an accessible style, it will appeal to a wide readership, not only researchers and graduate students, but also classroom teachers working in a variety of educational and cultural contexts around the world.

This book builds on the scholarship of the law of state jurisdiction, engaging with fundamental questions about states' legislative competence, to respond to climate change. Considering general theory

Join Spot and his friends on their brilliant adventures in this fun-filled magnet book!Spot and his friends are visiting some of their favourite places - the farm, the park, the beach, and more! But they need you to help them by choosing magnets to complete the pictures and make their adventures even more fun!This interactive book encourages little ones to use their imagination and create exciting adventures for Spot and his friends, as well as providing engaging questions on each page for early learning development as they play. With five magnetic scenes and twelve chunky magnets that are perfect for little hands to pick and place again and again, this book will provide hours of fun. Spot is the fun-first friend for new experiences, early learning, and stories you can play with.Loved this? Why not try: Where's Spot?Where are the Five Frogs, Spot?Where are the Yellow Chicks, Spot?What's that Sound, Spot?Spot's Noisy FarmSpot Goes To The FarmSpot Goes to the ParkSpot Goes to SchoolSpot

In this comprehensive updated introduction to animal ethics, Lori Gruen weaves together poignant and provocative case studies with discussions of ethical theory, urging readers to engage critically and reflect empathetically on our relationships with other animals. In clear and accessible language, Gruen discusses a range of issues central to human-animal relations and offers a reasoned new perspective on key debates in the field. She analyses and explains a range of theoretical positions and poses challenging questions that directly encourage readers to hone their ethical reasoning skills and to develop a defensible position about their own practices. Her book will be an invaluable resource for students in a wide range of disciplines including ethics, environmental studies, veterinary science, gender studies, and the emerging field of animal studies. The book is an engaging account of animal ethics for readers with no prior background in philosophy.

What are genes? What do genes do? These questions are not simple and straightforward to answer; at the same time, simplistic answers are quite prevalent and are taken for granted. This book aims to explain the origin of the gene concept, its various meanings both within and outside science, as well as to debunk the intuitive view of the existence of 'genes for' characteristics and disease. Drawing on contemporary research in genetics and genomics, as well as on ideas from history of science, philosophy of science, psychology and science education, it explains what genes are and what they can and cannot do. By presenting complex concepts and research in a comprehensible and rigorous manner, it examines the potential impact of research in genetics and genomics and how important genes actually are for our lives. Understanding Genes is an accessible and engaging introduction to genes for any interested reader.

What are genes? What do genes do? These questions are not simple and straightforward to answer; at the same time, simplistic answers are quite prevalent and are taken for granted. This book aims to explain the origin of the gene concept, its various meanings both within and outside science, as well as to debunk the intuitive view of the existence of 'genes for' characteristics and disease. Drawing on contemporary research in genetics and genomics, as well as on ideas from history of science, philosophy of science, psychology and science education, it explains what genes are and what they can and cannot do. By presenting complex concepts and research in a comprehensible and rigorous manner, it examines the potential impact of research in genetics and genomics and how important genes actually are for our lives. Understanding Genes is an accessible and engaging introduction to genes for any interested reader.

In this comprehensive updated introduction to animal ethics, Lori Gruen weaves together poignant and provocative case studies with discussions of ethical theory, urging readers to engage critically and reflect empathetically on our relationships with other animals. In clear and accessible language, Gruen discusses a range of issues central to human-animal relations and offers a reasoned new perspective on key debates in the field. She analyses and explains a range of theoretical positions and poses challenging questions that directly encourage readers to hone their ethical reasoning skills and to develop a defensible position about their own practices. Her book will be an invaluable resource for students in a wide range of disciplines including ethics, environmental studies, veterinary science, gender studies, and the emerging field of animal studies. The book is an engaging account of animal ethics for readers with no prior background in philosophy.

Why do recordings of speakers engaging in reported speech at British Prime Minister's Questions from the 1970s–80s sound so distant to us? This cutting-edge study explores how the practices of quoting have changed at parliamentary question time in light of changing conventions and an evolving media landscape. Comparing data from authentic audio and video recordings from 1978 to 1988 and from 2003 to 2013, it provides evidence for qualitative and quantitative changes at the micro level (e.g., grammaticalisation processes in the reporting clause) and in more global structures (e.g., rhetorical patterns, and activities). These analytic findings contribute to the theoretical modelling of evidentiality in English, our understanding of constructions, interaction, and change, and of PMQs as an evolving community of practice. One of the first large-scale studies of recent change in an interactional genre of English, this ground-breaking monograph offers a framework for a diachronic interaction