The nature of propositions and the cognitive value of names have been the focal point of philosophy of language for the last few decades. The advocates of the causal reference theory have favored the view that the semantic contents of proper names are their referents. However, Frege’s puzzle about the different cognitive value of coreferential names has made this identification seem impossible. Geirsson provides a detailed overview of the debate to date, and then develops a novel account that explains our reluctance...
A four-level course for Gimnazjum, which prepares students for the Gimnazjum exam. Connections provides teachers with a wealth of material and tools to use in the Gimnazjum classroom. In addition to graded materials for mixed abilities and levels, the course provides ways of organising and assessing skills work. It also offers a dualentry start point – Starter or Elementary – dependent on the level of the students.
Fueling the Planet: The Past, Present, and Future of Energy
In Fueling the Planet: The Past, Present, and Future of Energy, esteemed professor and scientist Michael B. McElroy (Harvard University) provides an environmental expert’s knowledge toward understanding how and where the many types of energy we use today became available and what the future may hold for modern societies and their energy needs. Professor McElroy provides a realistic look at the primary sources of energy and a fact-based view of what practical alternatives to traditional energy exist and are being developed.
The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Succes (MP3+PDF)
Brian Tracy has traveled and worked in more than 30 countries, studying business, economics, philosophy, psychology, history, and entrepreneurship. The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success is based on those years of study and provides a wide-ranging view of the things that make some businesses -- and lives -- work, and others fail.
This book reflects current thinking of assessment with a stated focus on assessment for learning (AfL). It informs teachers about the latest developments and provides teachers with important tools for integrating assessment in the classroom.
