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The Oxford Handbook of Rationality (Oxford Handbooks in Philosophy)
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The Oxford Handbook of Rationality (Oxford Handbooks in Philosophy)Rationality has long been a central topic in philosophy, crossing standard divisions and categories. It continues to attract much attention in published research and teaching by philosophers as well as scholars in other disciplines, including economics, psychology, and law. The Oxford Handbook of Rationality is an indispensable reference to the current state of play in this vital and interdisciplinary area of study. Twenty-two newly commissioned chapters by a roster of distinguished philosophers provide an overview of the prominent views on rationality, with each author also developing a unique and distinctive argument.
 
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The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing
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The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing
Boasting almost one hundred pieces, The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing is a breathtaking celebration of the finest writing by scientists--the best such collection in print--packed with scintillating essays on everything from "the discovery of Lucy" to "the terror and vastness of the universe."
 
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Fuzzy Grammar: A Reader
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Fuzzy Grammar: A ReaderThis book brings together classic and recent papers in the philosophical and linguistic analysis of fuzzy grammar, of gradience in meaning, word classes, and syntax. Issues such as how many grains make a heap, when a puddle becomes a pond, and so forth, have occupied thinkers since Aristotle and over the last two decades been the subject of increasing interest among linguists as well as in fields such as artificial and computational linguistics
 
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Simple Mechanics
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Simple Mechanics
This little but bright book talks about really simple but quite specific, and thus not so often mentioned in textbooks, things as levers, wedges, pulleys, axles, fulcrums and so on. If most of the mentioned makes to you no sense at all, try to clear the situation up with this little manual. And maybe you'll make a couple of personal discoveries on the way too!
В этой небольшой книжице рассказано об истории изобретения и принципах действия простейших механических приспособлений, от колеса до двигателей внутреннего сгорания. Любопытные подробности изложены простым для понимания языком, текст сопровождается яркими картинками, которые наглядно объясняют механику описанного.
 
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Handbook of Psychological and Educational Assessment of Children, 2/e: Intelligence, Aptitude, and Achievement
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Handbook of Psychological and Educational Assessment of Children, 2/e: Intelligence, Aptitude, and AchievementThis handbook is a truly remarkable scholarly contribution to the fields of psychology and education. Reynolds and Kamphaus are leaders in the field who between them have a developed a number of the most frequently used psychological and educational tests, and the noted chapter authors all have impressive publication records as well. While the first edition was a stellar contribution, the volumes in the second edition have been improved with extensive updating and revising. A decade of exciting new research findings are carefully reviewed, and the latest professional developments incorporated. Encyclopedic in scope, these well-edited volumes cover virtually every type of psychological test that can be individually administered to a child. Additional material on the history of testing, research design, and ethical and diversity issues, among many other important topics, is also included. All handbooks strive to be comprehensive, but this one truly succeeds! All professionals involved in child assessment should have these volumes at their fingertips."--Arthur MacNeill Horton, Jr., EdD, ABPP, ABPN, private practice, Columbia and Towson, Maryland; Past President, American Board of Professional Neuropsychology
 
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