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Top Tips for New Parents: Practical Advice for First-Time Parents
by Verity DavidsonYou’ve received the happiest of news: you’re going to be a parent! So what’s next?Top Tips for New Parents has advice on everything from what to prepare before your bundle of joy arrives to practical tips for settling in with your new addition to the family. This little book is the perfect companion for your greatest adventure.
Top Tips for Weddings: A Beginner's Guide to Planning Your Dream Wedding
by Vicky EdwardsThere’s a lot to think about between the moment you say ‘Yes!’ and the moment you say ‘I do’. With advice on everything from picking the ideal venue to creative ideas for your wedding cake, this little book is the perfect companion to planning the wedding of your dreams.
Top Tips for Weddings: A Beginner's Guide to Planning Your Dream Wedding
by Vicky EdwardsThere’s a lot to think about between the moment you say ‘Yes!’ and the moment you say ‘I do’. With advice on everything from picking the ideal venue to creative ideas for your wedding cake, this little book is the perfect companion to planning the wedding of your dreams.
Topical Themes in Argumentation Theory
by Frans H. van Eemeren Bart GarssenTopical Themes in Argumentation Theory brings together twenty exploratory studies on important subjects of research in contemporary argumentation theory. The essays are based on papers that were presented at the 7th Conference of the International Society for the Study of Argumentation (ISSA) in Amsterdam in June 2010. They give an impression of the nature and the variety of the kind of research that has recently been carried out in the study of argumentation.The volume starts with three essays that provide stimulating theoretical perspectives on argumentation. Subsequently, some views are explained on the intriguing topics of 'dissensus' and 'deep disagreement'. After a discussion of three different approaches to the treatment of types of argumentation some classical themes from antique argumentation theory are revisited. The new research area of visual argumentation is explored in the next part. The volume concludes with three reports of experimental studies concerning argumentative discourse. The volume starts with three essays that provide stimulating theoretical perspectives on argumentation. Subsequently, some views are explained on the intriguing topics of 'dissensus' and 'deep disagreement'. After a discussion of three different approaches to the treatment of types of argumentation some classical themes from antique argumentation theory are revisited. The new research area of visual argumentation is explored in the next part. The volume concludes with three reports of experimental studies concerning argumentative discourse. The volume starts with three essays that provide stimulating theoretical perspectives on argumentation. Subsequently, some views are explained on the intriguing topics of 'dissensus' and 'deep disagreement'. After a discussion of three different approaches to the treatment of types of argumentation some classical themes from antique argumentation theory are revisited. The new research area of visual argumentation is explored in the next part. The volume concludes with three reports of experimental studies concerning argumentative discourse.
Topics and Trends in Current Science Education
by Andrée Tiberghien Catherine Bruguière Pierre ClémentThis book features 35 of best papers from the 9th European Science Education Research Association Conference, ESERA 2011, held in Lyon, France, September 5th-9th 2011. The ESERA international conference featured some 1,200 participants from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe as well as North and South America offering insight into the field at the end of the first decade of the 21st century. This book presents studies that represent the current orientations of research in science education and includes studies in different educational traditions from around the world. It is organized into six parts around the three poles (content, students, teachers) and their interrelations of science education: after a general presentation of the volume (first part), the second part concerns SSI (Socio-Scientific Issues) dealing with new types of content, the third the teachers, the fourth the students, the fifth the relationships between teaching and learning, and the sixth the teaching resources and the curricula.
Toponimia Prerromana de Mallorca y Menorca: En la documentación medieval de las Illes Balears
by José Francisco Argente Sánchez¿Qué secreto esconden los nombres de lugar más antiguos de las Illes Balears? La historia se sitúa cuando las tropas de Jaime I el Conquistador arrebataron Mallorca a los árabes en 1229; una vez asegurado el territorio, dejaron valiosos códices repartimentales de tierras y fincas que ofrecían, entre nombres de lugar latinos, árabes o catalanes, valiosos restos lingüísticos de las culturas prerromanas que habitaron las islas. Y es que, al llegar a Mallorca el cónsul Quinto Cecilio Metelo, en el año 123 antes de nuestra Era, hacía ya más de dos mil años que las islas estaban habitadas. Pues existía un sustrato toponímico indígena importante, mucho mayor que los escasos restos citados por los autores clásicos, como Bocchorum, Guium o Tucis. De alguno de esos fósiles toponímicos trata este libro.
Toronto Architecture: A City Guide
by Alex Bozikovic Patricia MchughToronto has been hailed as “a city in the making” and “the city that works.” It’s an ongoing project: in recent years Canada’s largest city has experienced transformative, exciting change. But just what does contemporary Toronto look like? This authoritative architectural guide, newly updated and expanded, leads readers on 26 walking tours—revealing the evolution of the place from a quiet Georgian town to a dynamic global city. More than 1,000 designs are featured: from modest Victorian houses to shimmering downtown towers and cultural landmarks. Over 300 photographs, 29 maps, a description of architectural styles, a glossary of architectural terms, and indexes of architects and buildings pilot readers through Toronto’s diverse cityscape. New sections illustrate the swiftly changing face of Toronto’s waterfront and design highlights across the region. Originally written by architectural journalist Patricia McHugh and enhanced with new material and insights by Globe and Mail architecture critic Alex Bozikovic, this definitive guide offers a revealing exploration of Toronto’s past and future, for the city’s visitors and locals alike.
Torts!, third edition (The Open Casebook Series)
by Jonathan L. Zittrain Jordi WeinstockA law school casebook that maps the progression of the law of torts through the language and example of public judicial decisions in a range of cases.A tort is a wrong that a court is prepared to recognize, usually in the form of ordering the transfer of money (&“damages&”) from the wrongdoer to the wronged. The tort system offers recourse for people aggrieved and harmed by the actions of others. By filing a lawsuit, private citizens can demand the attention of alleged wrongdoers to account for what they&’ve done—and of a judge and jury to weigh the claims and set terms of compensation. This book, which can be used as a primary text for a first-year law school torts course, maps the progression of the law of torts through the language and example of public judicial decisions in a range of cases. Taken together, these cases show differing approaches to the problems of defining legal harm and applying those definitions to a messy world. The cases range from alleged assault and battery by &“The Schoolboy Kicker&” (1891) to the liability of General Motors for &“The Crumpling Toe Plate&” (1993). Each case is an artifact of its time; students can compare the judges&’ societal perceptions and moral compasses to those of the current era. This book is part of the Open Casebook series from Harvard Law School Library and MIT Press.
Tortured Artists
by Christopher ZaraGreat art comes from great pain. Or that's the impression left by these haunting profiles. Pieced together, they form a revealing mosaic of the creative mind. It's like viewing an exhibit from the therapist's couch as each entry delves into the mental anguish that afflicts the artist and affects their art. The scope of the artists covered is as varied as their afflictions. Inside, you will find not just the creators of the darkest of dark literature, music, and art. While it does reveal what everyday problem kept Poe's pen to paper and the childhood catastrophe that kept Picasso on edge, it also uncovers surprising secrets of more unexpectedly tormented artists. From Charles Schultz's unrequited love to J. K. Rowling's fear of death, it's amazing the deep-seeded troubles that lie just beneath the surface of our favorite art. As much an appreciation of artistic genius as an accessible study of the creative psyche,Tortured Artistsillustrates the fact that inner turmoil fuels the finest work.
Tortured Artists
by Christopher Zara Robbie LeeGreat art comes from great pain. Or that's the impression left by these haunting profiles. Pieced together, they form a revealing mosaic of the creative mind. It's like viewing an exhibit from the therapist's couch as each entry delves into the mental anguish that afflicts the artist and affects their art. The scope of the artists covered is as varied as their afflictions. Inside, you will find not just the creators of the darkest of dark literature, music, and art. While it does reveal what everyday problem kept Poe's pen to paper and the childhood catastrophe that kept Picasso on edge, it also uncovers surprising secrets of more unexpectedly tormented artists. From Charles Schultz's unrequited love to J.K. Rowling's fear of death, it's amazing the deep-seeded troubles that lie just beneath the surface of our favorite art. As much an appreciation of artistic genius as an accessible study of the creative psyche, Tortured Artists illustrates the fact that inner turmoil fuels the finest work.
Tortured Artists: From Picasso and Monroe to Warhol and Winehouse, the Twisted Secrets of the World's Most Creative Minds
by Christopher ZaraGreat art comes from great pain.Or that's the impression left by these haunting profiles. Pieced together, they form a revealing mosaic of the creative mind. It's like viewing an exhibit from the therapist's couch as each entry delves into the mental anguish that afflicts the artist and affects their art.The scope of the artists covered is as varied as their afflictions. Inside, you will find not just the creators of the darkest of dark literature, music, and art. While it does reveal what everyday problem kept Poe's pen to paper and the childhood catastrophe that kept Picasso on edge, it also uncovers surprising secrets of more unexpectedly tormented artists. From Charles Schultz's unrequited love to J.K. Rowling's fear of death, it's amazing the deep-seeded troubles that lie just beneath the surface of our favorite art.As much an appreciation of artistic genius as an accessible study of the creative psyche, Tortured Artists illustrates the fact that inner turmoil fuels the finest work.
Total Cat Mojo: The Ultimate Guide to Life with Your Cat
by Jackson GalaxyThis comprehensive cat care guide from the star of the hit Animal Planet show "My Cat from Hell," Jackson Galaxy, shows us how to eliminate feline behavioral problems by understanding cats' instinctive behavior.Cat Mojo is the confidence that cats exhibit when they are at ease in their environment and in touch with their natural instincts—to hunt, catch, kill, eat, groom, and sleep. Problems such as litter box avoidance and aggression arise when cats lack this confidence. Jackson Galaxy's number one piece of advice to his clients is to help their cats harness their mojo. This book is his most comprehensive guide yet to cat behavior and basic cat care, rooted in understanding cats better. From getting kittens off to the right start socially, to taking care of cats in their senior years, and everything in between, this book addresses the head-to-toe physical and emotional needs of cats—whether related to grooming, nutrition, play, or stress-free trips to the vet.
Total Speech: An Integrational Linguistic Approach to Language
by Michael ToolanUnits, rules, codes, systems: this is how most linguists study language. Integrationalists such as Michael Toolan, however, focus instead on how language functions in seamless tandem with the rest of human activity. In Total Speech, Toolan provides a clear and comprehensive account of integrationalism, a major new theory of language that declines to accept that text and context, language and world, are distinct and stable categories. At the same time, Toolan extends the integrationalist argument and calls for a radical change in contemporary theorizing about language and communication.In every foundational area of linguistics--from literal meaning and metaphor to the nature of repetition to the status of linguistic rules--Toolan advances fascinating and provocative criticisms of received linguistic assumptions. Drawing inspiration from the writings of language theorist Roy Harris, Toolan brings the integrationalist perspective to bear on legal cases, the reception of Salman Rushdie, poetry, and the language of children. Toolan demonstrates that the embeddedness of language and the situation-sensitive mutability of meaning reveal language as a tool for re-fashioning and renewal.Total Speech breaks free of standard linguistics' fascinated attraction with "cognitive blueprints" and quasi-algorithmic processing to characterize language anew. Toolan's reflections on the essence of language, including his important discussion of intention, have strong implications for students and scholars of discourse analysis, literature, the law, anthropology, philosophy of language, communication theory, and cognitive science, as well as linguistics.
Total Survival: How to Organize Your Life, Home, Vehicle, and Family for Natural Disasters, Civil Unrest, Financial Meltdowns, Medical Epidemics, and Political Upheaval
by James C. JonesKnowing that no survival book can cover every conceivable aspect of surviving in every conceivable situation, in Total Survival, veteran survivalist James C. Jones delivers tips that cover the most likely needs of readers and for which there is useful and practical instruction. His goal is to share a variety of practical survival skills, principles, and ideas in an easy-to read format that will aid the reader in becoming stronger, safer, and more self-reliant. The ten principles of survival that Jones sets out are derived from analysis of true survival accounts. Studies of why some people survived fires, plane crashes, assaults, and other deadly situations while others in the same situations perished confirm that these principles made the difference. Although the data and concepts in Total Survival are derived from accounts of acute disasters—such as tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, and epidemics—they apply equally well to chronic disasters, such as economic decline, shortages, unemployment, climate change, and personal family or health issues. In reality, all of life is a survival challenge, and a survival emergency is just a high-intensity life test. These ten survival principles are the key to success in everyday life, especially during an emergency.
Totally Epic, True and Wacky Soccer Facts and Stories
by Puck Jon StollbergGet your cleats ready; this is going to be an epic game! Soccer is full of stories about the great players and the amazing GOOOOOOOOOOALS. But soccer also has a wild side, and tons of wacky stuff happens week after week. Some of the stories in this book are weird, a bit odd, and definitely on the crazy side. Others are about amazing (and not so amazing) records and those passionate fans in the stadiums. In all, these are the totally epic, true, and wacky soccer facts and stories that every fan should know. So, start dribbling and be ready for an epic run to the goal!
Totally Random Facts Volume 1: 3,128 Wild, Wacky, and Wondrous Things About the World (Totally Random Facts #1)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsDID YOU KNOW? Dragonflies can see in all directions at once. Cats have a vocabulary of 14 words. And golf balls were originally made from—wait for it—cow&’s eyeballs.Fantastic facts and incredible images come to life in this big, beautiful hardcover book that brings the best of our wonderfully wild world right into kids' hands!The first volume of our beloved TOTALLY RANDOM FACTS series shows kids that the world is a truly amazing place! With literally thousands of wild, weird, and wonderfully random facts about anything and everything, this uber-giftable hardcover pairs amazing photography and cool design with a wealth of intriguing information to leave kids amazed and amused. From the depths of the oceans to the outer reaches of space, if your kid is interested in it, there's a Totally Random Fact about it!
Totally Random Facts Volume 2: 3,219 Surprising, Strange, and Striking Things About the World (Totally Random Facts #2)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsDID YOU KNOW? Male seahorses give birth, not females. Hershey's kisses used to be square. Squid have nine brains--and the central one's shaped like a donut, with a hole in the middle! Even MORE fantastic facts and incredible images come to life in the second volume of the kid-favorite TOTALLY RANDOM FACTS series.There is a wild world of VERY random information out there! This second volume of the beloved Totally Random Facts series rounds up another 3000-plus of those surprising, strange, and striking nuggets of information. Covering everything from cuddly pets to venomous spiders and exoplanets to undersea trenches, this uber-giftable hardcover showcases amazing photography, cool design, and weird-but-true information. If your trivia-phile is interested in it, there's a Totally Random Fact about it!
Totally Random Questions Volume 1: 101 Wild and Weird Q&As (Totally Random Questions #1)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsAre there volcanoes in space? Is a cloud heavier than an elephant? Why don't woodpeckers get concussions? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this kid-friendly book of fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 1 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the second book in this series, Totally Random Questions Volume 2!
Totally Random Questions Volume 2: 101 Odd and Awesome Q&As (Totally Random Questions #2)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsCan pigeons do math? How long would it take to drive to the moon? What happens when a seahorse gets angry? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this kid-friendly book of fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Filled with cool photos and crazy curiosities, Totally Random Questions Volume 2 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky and fascinating questions about our wonderfully weird world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series!
Totally Random Questions Volume 3: 101 Strange and Stupendous Q&As (Totally Random Questions #3)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsAre there volcanoes in space? Which is faster, a cheetah or a greyhound? And what's the real reason that Major League Baseball umpires only wear black underwear? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 3 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-4!
Totally Random Questions Volume 4: 101 Bizarre and Cool Q&As (Totally Random Questions #4)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsHow long does it take a spider to spin a web? Do earthworms have eyes? And really, what is the difference between jam and jelly? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 4 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-4!
Totally Random Questions Volume 5: 101 Incredible and Intriguing Q&As (Totally Random Questions #5)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsDo ligers exist in the wild? Can a goose get goosebumps? Which is longer on Venus, a day or a year? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment of this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions: Volume 5 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside, covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find more fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-6!
Totally Random Questions Volume 6: 101 Fascinating and Factual Q&As (Totally Random Questions #6)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsHow much does a human skeleton weigh? Who was Bluetooth technology named after? What do rabbits do when they're happy? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment of this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions: Volume 6 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside, covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find more fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-7!
Totally Random Questions Volume 7: 101 Wonderous and Wacky Q&As (Totally Random Questions #7)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsCan elephants jump? Are cats afraid of cucumbers? And can yodeling really cause an avalanche? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 7 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-8!
Totally Random Questions Volume 8: 101 Outlandish and Amazing Q&As (Totally Random Questions #8)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsHow long is a day on Mars? What's more toxic, a Gila monster or a poison frog? And does vanilla flavoring actually contain beaver pee? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 8 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-8!