In the last thirty years, combinatorial mathematics has found itself at the heart of many technological applications. The aims of the conference on which this book is based were to stimulate combinatorial mathematicians to pursue new lines of research of potential and practical importance, and to uncover the breadth of applications to the subject.
This volume examines the nature and significance of the reflexive capacity of natural language, its ability to represent its own structure and use through reported speech and explicit statements about language use (metapragmatics). Included are theoretical overviews, case studies of the forms and functioning of reflexive language, and explorations of the broad importance of reflexive language for research in the humanities and social sciences.
Play for Sick Children: Play Specialists in Hospitals and Beyond
"Play for Sick Children" offers a unique insight into the crucial work of the play specialist. It examines the repercussions of being ill and receiving treatment experienced by children and their families, and highlights the importance of receiving quality play opportunities to counter these negative effects.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy - Gravity
Gravity is a constant force affecting many aspects of our lives, but people seldom think of it. It is the reason the Earth, the moon, and other objects in the solar system are round. In Bill Nye the Science Guy: Gravity, the "standup scientist" talks about the importance of understanding the force that keeps mankind firmly on the ground.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy - Fish
The amazing varieties of fish are presented in this episode of Bill Nye the Science Guy: Fish. The Science Guy provides a good look at some of the more exotic and bizarre specimens found deep in the seas. Borrowing freely from the language of young students, Nye injects silliness and humor into each show. The anatomy of fish is discussed, and the importance of keeping waterways unpolluted is addressed.
