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Triviale Einsichten, die niemand befolgt: Wissenschaftliche und philosophische Erkenntnisse zu alltäglichen Fragen
by Jürgen BeetzWarum ist ein „Wirtschaftsweiser“ für Mindestlöhne und ein anderer dagegen? Wieso verfangen wir uns in ergebnislosen Diskussionen oder albernen Paradoxien, fallen auf die „Spielchen“ unserer Mitmenschen herein, verkennen Ursache und Wirkung, verwechseln Zufall und Vorbestimmung? Weshalb denken wir so und handeln anders? Sagen wir, was wir meinen oder meinen wir viel mehr oder etwas ganz anderes, als wir sagen? Wieso entstehen neue Systeme mit meist unerwarteten Eigenschaften „von selbst“? Wie entsteht eine neue Qualität durch eine veränderte Quantität? Dieses Buch zeigt, dass Philosophie, die „Liebe zur Weisheit“, auch im Alltag viele Probleme lösen und Handlungsanweisungen liefern kann. Dabei sind es oft „triviale Einsichten“, die uns einen Schritt voran bringen: Erkenntnisse, die wir schon längst haben oder durch ein wenig Nachdenken erlangen könnten, die wir aber einfach nicht beherzigen – aus vielfältigen Gründen, die hier ausführlich untersucht werden, mit dem Ziel, sie zu überwinden. Hier gehen Hirnforschung, Naturwissenschaften, Psychologie und Philosophie nebst einer Prise (Selbst-)Ironie eine interessante und amüsante Verbindung ein. Uns begegnen auf dieser Exkursion Paradoxien, die menschliche Evolution, zyklische Prozesse und seltsame Schleifen, Wahrnehmungstäuschungen, vernetzte Systeme und Regelkreise – schließlich das Chaos und die „objektive“ Wahrheit. Die Leser lernen, Querverbindungen und Zusammenhänge zu erkennen, die sie bisher nicht gesehen haben. Einfache Erkenntnisse werden erneut ins Gedächtnis gerufen. Wir entdecken offensichtliche Vorteile beim Gebrauch des Verstandes und vermeiden die kleinen aber tückischen Fallen des Alltags: fruchtlose Schwarz-/Weiß-Diskussionen, verborgene Zwickmühlen innerer Widersprüche, kostspieligen Aberglauben oder schädliche Psycho-Spiele. Also lautet die Devise: „Benutze deinen Verstand!“
Trixie Pickle Art Avenger (Trixie Pickle Art Avenger #1)
by Olaf Falafel'Funny, arty and just a little bit naughty, the Art Avenger is amazing!' Matt Lucas'Very funny . . . I learned tons about art and laughed A LOT.' Joe LycettA laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure featuring Trixie Pickle, the Banksy of her school.Trixie loves art and hates bullies - and so decides to become an Art Avenger, righting wrongs at her school through art.She uses Picasso, Pollock and Ofili to teach bullies a lesson, get out of lessons and help those in need, like an arty Robin Hood. Highly illustrated throughout by Olaf and with fact files of hilarious and irreverent details about real artists, Trixie Pickle is perfect for fans of Konnie Huq, Sam Copeland and Liz Pichon.
Trixie Pickle Art Avenger: Toxic Takedown (Trixie Pickle Art Avenger #2)
by Olaf Falafel'This is a GREAT book! Funny, charming, original, secretly educational.' Adam Kay'Funny, arty and just a little bit naughty, the Art Avenger is amazing!' Matt Lucas'Very funny . . . I learned tons about art and laughed A LOT' Joe LycettA laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure featuring Trixie Pickle, the Banksy of her school.A weird sickness bug has been spreading through Wormwood Town and everyone is wondering if there's something in the water. Trixie Pickle Art Avenger uses the power of art to investigate - can she get to the bottom of the mystery around the town reservoir?She's got a lot on her plate - being bored to sleep by Money Week at school, making comics with her best friend Beeks and finding a way to bring down the local mean girls - but with artistic inspiration from Botticelli, Damien Hirst and Kehinde Wiley, the Art Avenger is sure to win the day.Highly illustrated throughout by Olaf and with fact files of hilarious and irreverent details about real artists such as Yayoi Kusama and Hokusai, Trixie Pickle is perfect for fans of Konnie Huq, Sam Copeland and Liz Pichon.
Troilus and Cressida (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesTroilus and Cressida (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by William Shakespeare Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster. Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides: *Chapter-by-chapter analysis *Explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols *A review quiz and essay topicsLively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers
Trolls Don't Ride Rollercoasters (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #35)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThere are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the small woman selling Tshirts at the carnival really be an evil troll? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out! "What do trolls have to do with Bailey City?" Eddie said. "Shhh," Howie warned. "We can't let J.J. find out we know she's a troll or we'll be in big trouble." "You are already in trouble," Eddie said with a laugh. "You're in trouble of being crazy." "Trolls are made-up creatures from fairy tales," Melody reminded Howie. "They don't sell T-shirts at carnivals," Liza said. "And they definitely don't ride roller coasters," Eddie told Howie.
Tron Uprising: The Junior Novel
by Disney Book GroupThis novelization of the animated original movie, TRON: Uprising!, includes a full-color insert of stunning images, straight from the show!
Troo Makes a Splash: Level 2 (Rainforest Friends #Level 2)
by Cheryl CrouchA lesson in considering others&’ needs ...It&’s hot and Troo wants to go swimming! Now! But when he blocks off the river to make a small pool, the water stops flowing downstream. What will happen to the creatures that need the river to live?This is a Level Two I Can Read! book, which means it&’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
Troo's Big Climb: Level 2 (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Cheryl Crouch Kevin ZimmerA lesson in obedience… Troo is not a baby, and he’s not afraid to climb the biggest tree in the forest—even though his parents told him not to. But this tree isn’t safe for anyone! What will happen if Troo falls?
Troo's Secret Clubhouse: Level 2 (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Cheryl Crouch Kevin ZimmerA lesson in getting along with siblings… Troo and his friends are too grown up to play with Troo’s little sister. But when Kewa and Rilla go home, who will a lonely Troo play with?
Trophies Bright Surprises (Grade #3)
by HarcourtThis intervention reader contains a collection of enjoyable reading treasures.
Trophies Practice Book: Grade 1, Volume 2
by HarcourtA great book for children to improve their pronunciation and reading skills. It also contains stories with colorful pictures.
Trophies, Grade 5: Take Flight
by Harcourt School Publishers StaffIngrid was down by the lakefront one day when she saw Sam and Travis emerge from the brush. Same swung a tackle box and held their two fishing poles. Travis grasped a line with a fish on it.
Trophies: Banner Days
by HarcourtA strategy is a plan for doing something well. You can use strategies when you read to help you understand a story better. First, look at the title and pictures. Then, think about what you want to find out. Using strategies like these can help you become a better reader.
Trophies: Banner Days
by Harcourt School Publishers StaffIn Banner Days, all days are great days for reading. You will read about people and story characters who use their imaginations, travel to faraway places, and work with their neighbors to solve problems.
Trophies: Grade 2, Volume 1
by HarcourtThis book provides reinforcement exercises for each lesson in the Student's Book.
Trophies: Language Handbook
by Harcourt School Publishers StaffMany people think writing is difficult. They do not realize that it is easy to become a better writer! This handbook will give you the skills, strategies, tips, and models you need to become the best writer you can be. Let's start with an overview of writing and writing strategies.
Trophies: On Your Mark
by HarcourtAre you ready? You are about to travel on an exciting path. You may be surprised at how much you learn on the way. In On Your Mark, the stories, poems, and articles will take you to many exciting places. Some places are in the past, some are in outer space, and some are at the center of the earth! You will meet many unusual characters and read about interesting facts. Some stories might even make you laugh out loud.
Tropical Ecosystems and Ecological Concepts Second Edition
by Patrick L. OsborneTropical habitats cover over one third of the Earth's terrestrial surface and harbor much of its biodiversity, with many areas rich in endemic species. However, these ecosystems are under significant and growing threat from issues such as deforestation, land degradation and ocean acidification. This introductory textbook provides a comprehensive guide to the major tropical biomes. It is unique in its balanced coverage of both aquatic and terrestrial systems and in its international scope. Each chapter is built around a particular tropical ecosystem, with descriptive case studies providing a framework around which ecological concepts and applied ecological topics are presented. This second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent advances in the field and includes a greater focus on the impact of global climate change. The text is supported throughout by boxes containing supplementary material and is illustrated with over 200 clear, simple line diagrams, maps and photographs.
Trot, Pony! (Readers)
by Shira EvansTrot, prance, and jump with ponies! Young readers will meet lots of different kinds of ponies and learn what they do. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups—helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the world.