The Creative Connection

This highly useful series presents substantial excerpts from the best criticism on the major literary figures and nonfiction writers, including novelists, poets, playwrights and literary theorists, of

This highly useful series presents substantial excerpts from the best criticism on the major literary figures and nonfiction writers, including novelists, poets, playwrights and literary theorists, of

Presents criticism on the major literary figures and nonfiction writers, including novelists, poets, playwrights, and literary theorists from 1900-1999 with every fourth volume covering major literary

Philosophical thinking about truth has revolved around two key questions. First, what is the nature of truth? Second, why should we value it? It has proven difficult to answer both questions at once.Some theories analyse truth in terms of goodness. Truth is a specific kind of goodness for beliefs. They have an easy explanation of truth's value, but they obscure the connection between truth and how things are. What does belief have to do with whether it's true that there is water on Mars? Other theories treat truth as a descriptive feature: a claim is true when things are as it says they are. Such theories face a version of G. E. Moore's open question problem. How could a claim's purely descriptive features make it good or right to believe?The problem of truth's value is the problem of reconciling a good theory of what truth is with a good theory of why truth is valuable. This is the first monograph focused on solving it for theories that construe truth in the purely descriptive way. Dr

How effective a meeting will be depends on the tone set in the first few minutes...and it’s up to the person running it to set that tone. Quick Meeting Openers for Busy Managers gives readers the tool

Much has been written about the importance of creativity in learning and education over the last few decades. This unique book extends beyond the usual focus on implementing creative methods in learni

Discover the countless ways you can craft with color and concrete! Concrete is the perfect medium for outdoor crafts. It is versatile and durable, and it looks even better with time. Add the unexpecte

Garden Structures brings together a collection of hard and soft landscaping ideas to add character and interest to your garden. The first half of the book looks at the basics of using form and shape,

Carol Doak is back with something new for paper piecers! Learn how the same rectangular unit can work in dramatically different ways in the blocks and borders of your quilt. If you haven’t tried paper

This interactive, beautifully illustrated book takes children on a journey into the animal kingdom that fosters imagination, curiosity, and creative play. Thirteen different mammals, reptiles, and ins

When artists and designers explore or create a fictional setting, the milieu must be completely fleshed out, explained, and designed. Comics and gaming art veteran Mark Nelson explores and demonstrate

With Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines, you’ll create twelve zany and awesome mechanical contraptions using stuff from around the house.Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines is inspire

SPANISH ORIGINAL. In Creative Bible Lessons of the Prophets you will find twelve lessons about love, vengeance, treason, wars, justice, and much more. These incredibly profound lessons come from peopl

Most bulletin board displays (and books about them) focus on holidays, the seasons, or other lighter fare. Bully Free bulletin boards send strong, consistent messages that bullying will not be tolera

Playing with your baby is more than fun and games: it's the key to building a strong relationship with your infant and providing important early stimulation that promotes learning and development. Let

Green, a former teacher who now works as a tutor and coach to children with ADHD at a mental health clinic, explains how parents and teachers can utilize the characteristics of children with attention

《Ultimate Unofficial Minecraft Challenge》結合Minecraft遊戲與現實生活中的動手活動，讓孩子在玩中學，快樂探索STEM、藝術、文化與歷史等主題。由兩位具備教學經驗的作者設計，書中提供一系列創意任務，例如在現實中摺紙飛機、做發光黏液，並在遊戲中建造飛船或光譜燈塔。適合7到11歲孩子與家庭一起學習、一起動手，是認識Minecraft教育潛力的最佳入門書。Ultimate Unofficial Minecraft Challenge pairs in-game builds and other projects with hands-on, IRL activities to create fun learning experiences in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as well as in art, culture, and history.Unlock Minecraft’s powerful potential as a teaching tool with these engaging in-world and real-world activities for kids!Written by two experienced educators who have successfully used Minecraft in their classrooms, Ultimate Unofficial Minecraft Challenge teams in-game builds and other projects with out-of-game, hands-on activities to create fun adventures in learning.Adapted from the authors’ popular and well-reviewed Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids and Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids, Ultimate Unofficial Minecraft Challenge offers a series of exc