Socrates said that moral philosophy deals with "no small matter, but how we ought to live." This book is a lively, readable, and succinct contribution to that subject. In clear language, and with an emphasis on the practical application of moral philosophical theory to contemporary life, Rachels provides a stimulating introduction to the field of ...
Published in January 1999, "The Complete Idiot's Guide[registered] to The Bible" was a sensation. Providing a readable overview to the entire Bible, it was praised by readers for its wit, ease of use as a reference tool, and accessible presentation of the amazing stories of the Bible. Including both the old and new testaments, this revised edition ...
Written by highly respected forensic scientists and legal practitioners, "Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Second Edition" covers the latest theories and practices in areas such as DNA testing, toxicology, chemistry of explosives and arson, and vehicle accident reconstruction. This second edition offers ...
"The Right Thing To Do" is a collection of readings in moral theory and moral issues from major Western philosophers. It is the successful companion reader for Rachels' text, "The Elements of Moral Philosophy". This anthology explores further the theories and issues introduced in that volume, in their original and classic formulations. The ...
This volume introduces students to a controversial incident of the Vietnam War - the My Lai massacre when almost 400 Vietnamese civilians were killed in four hours. It discusses the ramifications of the cover-up, and the ensuing investigations for the American public, policy makers, the anti-War movement, and the soldiers involved. The book ...
"This [text] is an introduction to some of the main problems of philosophy - the existence of God, the nature of the mind, human freedom, the limits of knowledge, and the truth about ethics. The chapters may be read independently of one another, but when read in order, they tell a more or less continuous story. We begin with some reflections on ...
Through association with others, individuals come to know themselves; and through placement among people of their own national, cultural, and religious kind, they gain a larger American identity. This paradoxical relationship between individual and community has special meaning in American history. In neighborhoods and other forms of association, ...
In recent years 'culture' has become a central concern in a wide range of fields and disciplines. This book introduces the main substantive and theoretical strands of this 'turn to culture' through the medium of a particular case study: that of the Sony Walkman. Using the example of the Walkman, the book indicates how and why cultural practices ...
For sophomore/senior-level courses in 20th Century Europe, Europe Since 1914, Contemporary Europe. Earlier editions have also been used in advanced (A.P.) high school courses on European history. Clearly written and organized, this classic survey of European political, social, economic, and intellectual history covers events throughout the ...
San Antonio, Texas, 1836. A Mexican army led by Santa Anna attacks a small fort called the Alamo. Disputes still rage over exactly what happened, why it happened and how it should be remembered. Indeed, the battles fought over the memory of the Alamo have been almost as fierce as their subject. In a riveting combination of history and cultural ...
This collection of essays addresses some of the most important issues in philosophy, involving God, the mind, freedom, knowledge, and ethics. It can accompany James and Stuart Rachels' introductory text, "Problems from Philosophy," or it can stand alone with great effectiveness. "The Truth About the World" and "Problems from Philosophy" are James ...
The history of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center vividly reveals how cancer treatment in America - and our attitudes toward the disease - have changed since the middle of the twentieth century.One of the preeminent cancer centers in the world, M. D. Anderson is also one of the first medical institutions devoted exclusively to caring for people with ...
The Analytical Reading Inventory , with accompanying audio tape, is a comprehensive K-12 informal reading inventory which includes narrative and expository passages. It can be used in a variety of reading methods classes . The text contains everything future teachers, inservice teachers, reading specialists, and psychometrists need to administer a ...
Written especially for the general reader and for college students, "Native Americans in the Twentieth Century" makes available for the first time a concise yet comprehensive survey of Native American history from the 1890s to the present. With clarity and balance the volume conveys the complex web of economic, political, and cultural forces that ...
This is a guide to making the most effective use of the world's largest archive of genealogy and family history materials, the Family History Library at Salt Lake City. It includes the basics of family history research; Internet searches including 3400 worldwide centres; and onsite research tips.
For four bloody years, the Civil War ravaged America. Those at home could only imagine the sights and events overtaking their husbands and sons, fathers and brothers who were under arms. "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper" was a primary source of information during those dark days. The reporters and artists who traveled with the armies were ...
In 1967, an Italian surgeon touring Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum stopped in front of Rembrandt's Bathsheba at the Well, on loan from the Louvre, and noticed an asymmetry to Bathsheba's left breast; it seemed distended, swollen near the armpit, discoloured, and marked with a distinctive pitting. With a little research, the physician learned that ...
James 'Athenian' Stuart and Nicholas Revett's monumental "Antiquities of Athens" was the first accurate survey of ancient Greek architecture ever completed. Based on precise measured drawings done at the sites of the ancient ruins between 1751 and 1754, these books set a new standard for archaeological investigation in the eighteenth century. In ...
This workbook is full of discussion-provoking ideas, self-tests and projects that will help teen make it through the rough years of adolescence. It can be used by teens themselves, by teachers leading class discussions, or by parents who want to know what to say to a child who's getting ready to enter those turbulent teenage years.
This book not only teaches you about the history, culture, and government of our nation, but also gives you a framework to help you master almost any examination question about U.S. history and government. This is an interactive textbook. (It) challenges you to think about an apply what you have read, every step of the way. You must express your ...
This collection of secondary readings, written by a variety of authors, emphasizes social history readings that illuminate important aspects of America's past. American Experiences shows the complexity and richness of the nation's past by focusing on the people themselves-how they coped with, adjusted to, or rebelled against America. The readings ...
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