Research on metaphor has been dominated by Aristotelian questions of processes in metaphor understanding. Although this area is important, it leaves unasked Platonic questions of how structures of the mind affect such processes. Moreover, there has been relatively little work on how metaphors affect human behavior. Although there are numerous postdictive or speculative accounts of the power of metaphors to affect human behavior in particular areas, such as clinical or political arenas, empirical verification of these accounts has been sparse. To fill this void, the editors have compiled this work dedicated to empirical examination of how metaphors affect human behavior and understanding.
Understanding Middle School Math: Cool Problems to Get Students Thinking and Connecting
A book of cool problems for middle school mathematics classrooms-does it get any better? Yes, it does. Art Hyde and his colleagues go far beyond providing a collection of problems. They address big ideas, make connections, nurture the use of varied representations, and provide vivid accounts of actual classroom implementation.
The complete guide to INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
Whether Finance Directors like it or not, IAS is coming and everybody involved in the financial running of a business - not just FD's and accounts executives but other directors and professional advisors - will have to be up to speed. There is nothing on the market yet: this book explains the principles of IAS and the accounting and disclosure requirements, and clarifies practical problems of compliance. Why IAS is needed Ideas and concepts Key terms Required accounting/ Disclosure Problem areas and questions to ask about the accounts Objectives and further definitions
Voices from the Korean War: Personal Accounts of Those Who Served
Voices from the Korean War presents a collection of first-person accounts of those who served in the Korean War. The Korean War is often dubbed the "Forgotten War," although more than 36,000 soldiers died in this three-year conflict. In Voices from the Korean War, author Douglas Rice makes certain the men who served are not forgotten as he shares first-person accounts from seventy-nine soldiers who fought in the war from June of 1950 through July of 1953.
