Realizing Autonomy

Eloise wants to take a trip -- but where should she go? She fondly remembers her adventures in Paris, Moscow, and Hollywood before realizing that there's really no place like home. Readers can use t

A tongue-in-cheek guide for soap opera fans shares whimsical truisms inspired by favorite storylines, from realizing that a former spouse never really dies and the benefits of marrying repeatedly to t

It has long been thought that science is our best hope for realizing objective knowledge, but that, to deliver on this promise, it must be value free. Things are not so simple, however, as recent wor

Are liberalism and perfectionism compatible? In this study Steven Wall presents and defends a perfectionist account of political morality that takes issue with many currently fashionable liberal ideas but retains the strong liberal commitment to the ideal of personal autonomy. He begins by critically discussing the most influential version of anti-perfectionist liberalism, examining the main arguments that have been offered in its defence. He then clarifies the ideal of personal autonomy, presents an account of its value and shows that a strong commitment to personal autonomy is fully compatible with an endorsement of perfectionist political action designed to promote valuable pursuits and discourage base ones.

Georges is left reeling from the encounter at the orchestra. Realizing that his feelings for Robert are very different from his feelings for his friends, Georges is battling with pent-up feelings and

Jagers (political science, Goteborg U.) investigates whether policies aimed at realizing sustainable development can be considered compatible with upholding the normative values constituting liberal d

Robert Hargrove shares his secrets as a masterful coach with leaders of all levels: Coaching is about realizing an impossible dream and winning at the great game of business, not just about changing a

Hinterlands and Regional Dynamics in the Ancient Southwest is the first volume dedicated to understanding the nature of and changes in regional social autonomy, political hegemony, and organizational

For thousands of Americans, catalogs such as this were the first step in realizing their dreams. Reproduced from a rare edition, this book features 112 designs for homes of "comfort and refinement." E

Debbie Danowski weighed in at more than 300 pounds. Years of trying every diet program imaginable left her feeling exhausted, miserable, and hopeless. By realizing the connections between food and emo

Biomedical ethics raises a host of humanistic issues. Among these are human dignity, personal autonomy, quality of life, and access to care for all. Now, more than ever, scientific discoveries and med

Realizing that his future lies in owning land, not just being free, a young man raised as a slave becomes a buffalo soldier--a member of an all-black cavalry regiment formed to protect white settlers

Here are practical ideas for setting clear goals, exerting team leadership, and realizing objectives in virtually any business setting.Clearly written, to-the-point, and filled with practical advice,

Teachers have far less autonomy in grading than they once did. In our high-stakes testing era, teachers need to be well-versed in the theory, practice, and politics of marking and be able to justify a

Despite its promise of freedom and autonomy, the ubiquity of the automobile has influenced unforeseen ecological, social, and political change. In Against Automobility, a panel of distinguished schola

Individuality is often interpreted as a force for the separation and autonomy of the individual. This book takes a different approach: the contributors explore the expression of individuality as a for

Each of us can benefit from contact with the spiritual realm, and we often do so without realizing it. Spirit guides serve many roles and take many forms of expression within our lives. They inspire c

In this outstanding introduction, Paul Guyer uses Kant’s central conception of autonomy as the key to all the major aspects and issues of Kant’s thought.Beginning with a helpful overview of Kant’s lif

Grumpy because he is not allowed to play with the soccer team, Stan the dog gets into a fight, little realizing that super stardom is just around the corner for him.

Help your congregation to continue their journey of 40 days of transformation. The small group element is a dynamic part of the Transformed Giving: Realizing Your Church's Full Stewardship Potential p

Realizing that Molly and the other Starcatchers are in danger when the sinister being Lord Ombra visits the island and seems to control people through their shadows, Peter and Tinker Bell travel to En

Absolute proof…there is a God! From Darwin to Design shows how Dr. Cagan, a staunch atheist, gradually began realizing that the laws governing the universe are too precise to point to anything but Int

In this outstanding introduction, Paul Guyer uses Kant’s central conception of autonomy as the key to all the major aspects and issues of Kant’s thought.Beginning with a helpful overview o

Most approaches to animal ethics ground the moral standing of nonhumans in some appeal to their capacities for intelligent autonomy or mental sentience. Corporal Compassion emphasizes the phenomenal a

In her tenth book, Carol Frost describes a journey through loss. How can one regain equilibrium in the face of absences such as dementia and death? We have to keep moving, even while realizing that th

This unique reference represents a cross-section of forefront robotics research, ranging from robotics and systems to learning, autonomy and failure detection, from vision and navigation to localizati

In Abstract Art Against Autonomy, Mark Cheetham provides a revolutionary account of abstraction in the visual arts since the decline of the formalist paradigms in the 1960s. He claims that abstract work remains a vital contributor to contemporary visual culture, but that it performs in a way that is different from its predecessors of the early and mid-twentieth century and cannot adequately be assessed without new models of understanding. Cheetham posits that abstraction has reacted to paradigms of purity with practices of impurity. By examining abstract art since the 1960s within a narrative of infection, resistance and cure, Cheetham provides an opportunity to rethink paradigmatic genres - the monochrome and the mirror - and to link in new ways the work of artists whose work extends and complicates the tradition of abstract art, including Yves Klein, Robert Rauschenberg, James Turrell, Gerhard Richter, Peter Halley, General Idea and Taras Polataiko.

The essays in this collection relate notions of space and representations of interior and exterior spaces to concerns for individual identity and autonomy as these are framed by practices of governanc

Much as we “select” computer settings by default?reflexively, without thinking, and sometimes without realizing there are other options—we often discriminate by default as well. And just as default co

This program discusses the JCAHO mandate that health care institutions address ethical issues related to patient care. Beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice, fidelity, veracity, values, conf

A theme for this book is the gradual process of separation between parents and toddlers, and the growth of autonomy in them all. As the child moves to puberty, adolescence, and adulthood, he has to le

Hostesses Carolina Buia and Isabel Gonzalez have been throwing parties with their signature Latin twists for years, not realizing that this phenomenon was taking hold across the nation. So the duo pac

Children learn mathematics most effectively in contexts that are meaningful to them. Realizing the potential of these contexts for fostering young children's mathematical learning while nurturing and

Many science students find themselves in the midst of graduate school or sitting at a lab bench, and realize that they hate lab work! Even worse is realizing that they may love science, but science (a

Finally realizing his dream of becoming one of the largest landholders in southern Arizona with the help of his friend Don Francisco, retired gunslinger Tom Navarro finds himself back in the action wh

In this sequel to "The Sherbrooke Twins," Jason Sherbrooke, finally realizing his dreams of breeding and racing his own horses, finds himself at the mercy of a spirited beauty who tames his wild heart

Here's an irresistible invitation to discover a treasure trove of exceptional words you can use to add sophistication to your vocabulary and charm to your repartee. Consider that without realizing it

Since the fall of the Suharto regime, forces pressing for regional autonomy have strengthened in Indonesia, with some people arguing that the country is in danger of disintegrating. This book examines

A spiritual guide to overcoming negative emotions offers advice on saying what one means, refusing to speak against oneself, and ending self-deprecating thoughts and attitudes as part of realizing tru

Nursing is no longer the job it once was. Nurses have progressed to relative autonomy and specialised practice. In theory, these changes should make the working conditions for nurses more satisfying.