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Letters to Friend and Foe
by Baruch SpinozaLetters that appear in this volume cover only the last two decades of Spinoza&’s life and represent a mere fraction of the immense correspondence he carried on during his lifetime.
Letters to Judy: What Kids Wish They Could Tell You
by Judy BlumeIn 2,000 letters every month, young people everywhere open their hearts to Judy Blume. Now, in her most special and caring book yet, Judy shares the deepest concerns of kids and often responds with the experiences that affected her own life, both as a child and as a mother. She helps kids feel less alone, and parents less desperate, by discussing topics such as: sibling rivalry and other difficult relationships; divorce, remarriage and step-parents; families that aren't "like everyone else's;" school and friends; changing bodies; crushes, dating and sexuality; drugs and alcohol; secrets that should be told. LETTERS TO JUDY is a love letter addressed to all of us--to anyone who wants to bridge the gaps among family members, to listen, to share, to understand.
Letters to a Parent of a Child with Disability: A Guide to an eco-system of Rehabilitation and Empowerment
by Dr Nang Ookham K. V. S. Rao"Letters to a Parent of a Child with Disability" by K V S Rao and Dr. Nang Ookham is a practical and empathetic resource aimed at supporting parents of children with disabilities. The book is structured as a series of letters, each addressing specific concerns and providing actionable advice on navigating the complex landscape of disability and rehabilitation. It begins by acknowledging the emotional turmoil parents face and gradually introduces them to the evolving legal, social, and technological support systems available. Topics covered include understanding different types of disabilities, applying for disability certificates, exploring educational opportunities, and accessing rehabilitation services. The book also emphasizes the importance of early intervention, the roles of various rehabilitation professionals, and the legal rights of children with disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Through its accessible language and interactive format, the book aims to empower parents with the knowledge and skills necessary to support their children’s development and inclusion in society.
Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice
by Colum MccannFrom the bestselling author of the National Book Award winner Let the Great World Spin comes a lesson in how to be a writer—and so much more than that. Intriguing and inspirational, this book is a call to look outward rather than inward. McCann asks his readers to constantly push the boundaries of experience, to see empathy and wonder in the stories we craft and hear. A paean to the power of language, both by argument and by example, Letters to a Young Writer is fierce and honest in its testament to the bruises delivered by writing as both a profession and a calling. It charges aspiring writers to learn the rules and even break them. These fifty-two essays are ultimately a profound challenge to a new generation to bring truth and light to a dark world through their art. Praise for the fiction of Colum McCann Let the Great World Spin Winner of the National Book Award “One of the most electric, profound novels I have read in years.”—Jonathan Mahler, The New York Times Book Review “There’s so much passion and humor and pure life force on every page that you’ll find yourself giddy, dizzy, overwhelmed.”—Dave Eggers TransAtlantic Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and shortlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award “Reminiscent of the finest work of Michael Ondaatje and Michael Cunningham.”—O: The Oprah Magazine “Another sweeping, beautifully constructed tapestry of life . . . Reading McCann is a rare joy.”—The Seattle Times Thirteen Ways of Looking A New York Times Notable Book of the Year “The irreducible mystery of human experience ties this small collection together, and in each of these stories McCann explores that theme in strikingly effective ways.”—The Washington Post “Extraordinary . . . incandescent.”—Chicago Tribune
Letters to the Human Race… from the cat: Feline frustrations about inferior species
by Vicky HallsDear Human Race,It is with much regret, and a huge sigh of frustration, that I am writing this letter.For generations you have been taking our goodwill for granted but it behoves me, as a representative for my species, to say 'enough is enough'. You are unpredictable and inconsistent, often behaving in a way that is illogical to us and frankly unhygienic (all that touching!). I believe the modern phrase is 'You just don't get me!'Well, no more. My fellow felines and I have put pen to paper and paw to keyboard to write a series of letters that I believe will put you on the path to understanding where you've gone wrong. We feel we have covered most of your most common errors - from the food you give us (both the lack of quality and quantity) and your insistence on having other cats (and even dogs) in the house, to your bizarre toilet habits and our obsession with your socks.Consider this your performance review from cats... and you don't come out well.Yours sincerely,Sidney Fishbone, Esq.
Letters to the Human Race… from the cat: Feline frustrations about inferior species
by Vicky HallsDear Human Race,It is with much regret, and a huge sigh of frustration, that I am writing this letter.For generations you have been taking our goodwill for granted but it behoves me, as a representative for my species, to say 'enough is enough'. You are unpredictable and inconsistent, often behaving in a way that is illogical to us and frankly unhygienic (all that touching!). I believe the modern phrase is 'You just don't get me!'Well, no more. My fellow felines and I have put pen to paper and paw to keyboard to write a series of letters that I believe will put you on the path to understanding where you've gone wrong. We feel we have covered most of your most common errors - from the food you give us (both the lack of quality and quantity) and your insistence on having other cats (and even dogs) in the house, to your bizarre toilet habits and our obsession with your socks.Consider this your performance review from cats... and you don't come out well.Yours sincerely,Sidney Fishbone, Esq.
Level Up 2023: An Afk Book
by ScholasticCheck out the ultimate annual video game guide from Scholastic AFK! Level Up 2023 is full of the latest information on the hottest games of the last year, how they were developed, and how to beat them.Get ready for another awesome year of gaming with this ultimate guide to all your favorite games, including a definitive list of the biggest games of the past year and hottest new ones coming in 2023! Level Up 2023 is the most comprehensive guide to all the best games, tech, and streamers, featuring a bunch of the year's greatest gaming moments.This complete guide is packed with secrets, stats, tips, and tricks for all your favorite games. All games featured in AFK's Level Up 2023 are rated T for Teen or younger -- perfect for young gamers.
Level Up 2024: An AFK Book
by Catalysed ProductionsGet ready for the ultimate annual video game guide from Scholastic AFK! Level Up 2024 is brimming with tips, tricks, and info on the years hottest games!Get set for crazy year of gaming with this mega guide to all the year's best games, not to mention a sneak peak at what's coming in 2024!Level Up 2024 is your one-stop-shop guide to all the best games, consoles, and hidden gems - you absolutely won't want to miss it!All games featured in AFK's Level Up 2024 are rated T for Teen or younger -- perfect for young gamers.
Level Up 2025: An AFK Book
by Dynamo LimitedGet ready for the ultimate annual video game guide! From scoops on the hottest games on the horizon to tips and tricks that will help you become a certified gaming master, Level Up 2025 has got it all!Get hyped for a wild year of gaming with this guide to all the year's latest and greatest! Level Up 2025 is has got you covered with info on all the coolest games and consoles that you may have missed, as well as what to look out for next! From heavy hitters like Mario and Zelda to secret indie gems, this guide has it all!All games featured in AFK's Level Up 2025 are rated T for Teen or younger -- perfect for young gamers.
Level Up 2026: An AFK Book
by Dynamo LimitedTime for the ultimate annual video game guide! From info on the coolest games to look out for, to tips and tricks that will take your skills to new heights, Level Up 2026 has got it all!Power up and log in to this must-have annual guide to the best videogames of this year and the next! Level Up 2026 has it all, from info on all the newest games and consoles to what you should be on the lookout for in the year to come! Whether it's all-time greats like Zelda and Pokémon, retro revivals like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, or indie games that can't wait to be discovered, this guide has it all!All games featured in AFK's Level Up 2026 are rated T for Teen or younger -- perfect for young gamers.
Leveling Up: How to Harness Revision to Make the Good Even Better
by Heather WebbRevision isn't just a hoop you need to jump through on your way to publishing success--it's a vital and powerful tool you can harness to make your already-good first draft even better. In "Leveling Up," Heather Webb offers sage advice for elevating the revision process. This exclusive e-book is filled with techniques for including symbols and metaphors, foreshadowing, looking closely at your secondary characters, and more. Heather Webb is a historical fiction author, freelance editor, and blogger at the award- winning writing sites Writer Unboxed and Writers in the Storm. Her works have been translated into three languages and have received national starred reviews. Heather is a member of the Historical Novel Society and the Women's Fiction Writers Association, and she may also be found teaching craft-based courses at a local college. Visit her at www.heatherwebb.net for more information.
Levels of Reality in Science and Philosophy: Re-examining the Multi-level Structure of Reality (Jerusalem Studies in Philosophy and History of Science)
by Meir Hemmo Orly Shenker Stavros Ioannidis Gal VishneThis book offers a unique perspective on one of the deepest questions about the world we live in: is reality multi-leveled, or can everything be reduced to some fundamental ‘flat’ level? This deep philosophical issue has widespread implications in philosophy, since it is fundamental to how we understand the world and the basic entities in it. Both the notion of ‘levels’ within science and their ontological implications are issues that are underexplored in the philosophical literature. The volume reconsiders the view that reality contains many levels and opens new ways to understand the ontological status of the special sciences. The book focuses on major open questions that arise at the foundations of cognitive science, cognitive psychology, brain science and other special sciences, in particular with respect to the physical foundations of these sciences. For example: Is the mental computational? Do brains compute? How can the special sciences be autonomous from physics, grounded in, or based on, physics and at the same time irreducible to physics? The book is an important read for scientists and philosophers alike. It is of interest to philosophers of science, philosophers of mind and biology interested in the notion of levels, but also to psychologists, cognitive scientists and neuroscientists investigating such issues as the precise relation of the mental to the underlying neural structures and the appropriate approach to study it.
Leveraging Mega-Event Legacies
by Jonathan GrixThis is a multi-disciplinary contribution to the burgeoning literature on and around mega-events in general and sports mega-events in particular. The volume is not specifically about mega-events or their management, but rather how such events act as a lens through which a number of important and critical questions about the decisions to host, the host nation, its society and the politics of culture, sport and leisure more broadly can be dealt with. In doing so this book seeks to build on, and out from initial work on (sports) mega events by acknowledging the major shift towards ‘emerging’ states awarded such events since 2006 and incorporating the latest advances in research that have taken place in recent years. For example, debates about what constitutes a ‘mega-event’, what is meant by a ‘legacy’, what is ‘soft power’ and so on are dealt with from a team of leading academics from a variety of academic disciplines. This book was previously published as a special issue of Leisure Studies.
Levers In Action (Simple Machines at Work)
by Gillian GosmanLevers are everywhere. Readers will learn about historical and present-day uses of levers and how levers make countless everyday activities much easier. A simple experiment is included with step-by-step instructions.
Leviathan (SparkNotes Philosophy Guide)
by SparkNotesLeviathan (SparkNotes Philosophy Guide) Making the reading experience fun! SparkNotes Philosophy Guides are one-stop guides to the great works of philosophy–masterpieces that stand at the foundations of Western thought. Inside each Philosophy Guide you&’ll find insightful overviews of great philosophical works of the Western world.
Leviticus: Divine Presence and Community
by Frank H. Gorman Jr.This commentary by Frank Gorman shows how Leviticus, though focusing largely on matters associated with the Levitical priesthood, is also important to laypeople. Gorman addresses the question of Israelite identity and what it means to be people of God. Through a careful application of exegesis and exposition, he shows that Leviticus is, foremost, a call to holiness, a weaving together of ritual and ethical issues to provide the community with a means for enacting and actualizing covenant relationship.
Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha: A New Translation
by David A. DeSilvaA modern translation with introductions by David A. deSilva. The Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha includes: Tobit (Vaticanus and Sinaiticus) Judith Greek Esther (Greek) Wisdom of Solomon Wisdom of Sirach Baruch Letter of Jeremiah the additions to Daniel (Old Greek and Theodotion), including the Prayer of Azariah, Susanna, and Bel and the Dragon 1–4 Maccabees 1–2 Esdras the Prayer of Manasseh Psalm 151 Psalms of Solomon Greek 1 Enoch Beautifully typeset in a single-column format, the Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha provides a literal and contemporary translation for modern readers. David A. deSilva briefly introduces each book, providing context and insight. This volume includes works typically omitted from other editions of the Apocrypha, such as the Psalms of Solomon, the Greek text of Enoch, and multiple versions of Tobit and the additions to Daniel. The Apocrypha has been highly esteemed throughout history. While its canonical status is disputed, it has been embraced by Christians over centuries for personal study, devotion, and worship. The diverse writings in the Apocrypha contain biblical and post-biblical history, historical fiction, wisdom, and liturgy. These books shed light on Second Temple (intertestamental) Judaism and the New Testament, and they continue to inspire readers today.
Lexicography, Terminology, and Translation: Text-based Studies in Honour of Ingrid Meyer
by Lynne BowkerThis volume in honour of Ingrid Meyer is a tribute to her work in the interrelated fields of lexicography, terminology and translation. One key thing shared by these fields is that they all deal with text. Accordingly, the essays in this collection are united by the fact that they too are all "text-based" in some way. In the majority of essays, electronic corpora serve as the textual basis for investigations. Chapters focusing on electronic corpora include a description of a tool that can be used to help build specialized corpora in a semi-automatic fashion; corpus-based investigations of terminological knowledge patterns, terminological implantation, lexicographic information and translation solutions; comparisons of corpora to conventional resources such as dictionaries; and analyses of corpus processing tools such as translation memory systems. In several essays, notably those dealing with historical or literary documents, the texts in question are specific manuscripts that have been studied with a view to learning more about lexicographic and translation practice. The volume is rounded out with a chapter on audiovisual translation that takes a non-conventional view of text, where "text" includes film.
Lexicography: An Introduction
by Howard JacksonThis book is an accessible introduction to lexicography – the study of dictionaries.Dictionaries are used at home and at school, cited in law courts, sermons and parliament, and referred to by crossword addicts and Scrabble players alike. Lexicography provides a detailed overview of the history, types and content of these essential references. Howard Jackson analyzes a wide range of dictionaries, from those for native speakers to thematic dictionaries and those on CD-ROM, to reveal the ways in which dictionaries fulfil their dual function of describing the vocabulary of English and providing a useful and accessible reference resource.Beginning with an introduction to the terms used in lexicology to describe words and vocabulary, and offering summaries and suggestions for further reading, Lexicography: An Introduction is highly student-friendly. It is ideal for anyone with an interest in the development and use of dictionaries.
Lianne's Quick Guide for the Busy Woman: Babies 0-6 months
by Cristina Jimenez Peralta Lianne Marie BergeronThe first 6 months are often the most overwhelming. Not only are you a first time mother and you have a baby to take care of, you are also still juggling the rest of your responsibilities. This book is full of questions & answers that cover daily encounters that you and your baby will experience in your first 6 months. It is based on my experience and that of other mothers and should help you feel like you are not alone in this new and exciting but sometimes overwhelming world of motherhood.
Libertarianism from A to Z
by Jeffrey A. MironLibertarian principles seem basic enough--keep government out of boardrooms, bedrooms, and wallets, and let markets work the way they should. But what reasoning justifies those stances, and how can they be elucidated clearly and applied consistently? In Libertarianism, from A to Z, acclaimed Harvard economist Jeffrey Miron sets the record straight with a dictionary that takes the reader beyond the mere surface of libertarian thought to reveal the philosophy's underlying and compelling logic. Tackling subjects as diverse as prostitution and drugs, the financial crises and the government bailouts, the legality of abortion, and the War on Terror, Miron takes the reader on a tour of libertarian thought. He draws on consequentialist principles that balance the costs and benefits of any given government intervention, emphasizing personal liberty and free markets. Miron never flinches from following those principles to their logical and sometimes controversial ends. Along the way, readers get a charming and engaging lesson in how to think like a libertarian. Principled, surprising, and thought provoking, Libertarianism, from A to Z, has everything a bourgeoning libertarian--or any responsible citizen--needs to know.
Liberty, Slavery and the Law in Early Modern Western Europe: Omnes Homines aut Liberi Sunt aut Servi (Studies in the History of Law and Justice #17)
by Filip BatseléThis book investigates the legal evolution of the “free soil principle” in England, France and the Low Countries during the Early Modern period (ca. 1500–1800), which essentially stated that, as soon as slaves entered a certain country, they would immediately gain their freedom. This book synthesizes the existing literature on the origins and evolution of the principle, adds new insights by drawing on previously undiscussed primary sources on the development of free soil in the Low Countries and employs a pan-Western, European and comparative approach to identify and explain the differences and similarities in the application of this principle in France, England and the Low Countries. Divided into four sections, the book begins with a brief introduction to the subject matter, putting it in its historical context. Slavery is legally defined, using the established international law definition, and both the status of slavery in Europe before the Early Modern Period and the Atlantic slave trade are discussed. Secondly, the book assesses the legal origins of the free soil principle in England, France and the Low Countries during the period 1500–1650 and discusses the legal repercussions of slaves coming to England, France and the Low Countries from other countries, where the institution was legally recognized. Thirdly, it addresses the further development of the free soil principle during the period 1650–1800. In the fourth and last section, the book uses the insights gained to provide a pan-Western, European and comparative perspective on the origins and application of the free soil principle in Western Europe. In this regard, it compares the origins of free soil for the respective countries discussed, as well as its application during the heyday of the Atlantic slave trade. This perspective makes it possible to explain some of the divergences in approaches between the countries examined and represents the first-ever full-scale country comparison on this subject in a book.
Libraries, Literatures, and Archives (Routledge Studies in Library and Information Science)
by Sas MaysNot only does the library have a long and complex history and politics, but it has an ambivalent presence in Western culture – both a site of positive knowledge and a site of error, confusion, and loss. Nevertheless, in literary studies and in the humanities, including book history, the figure of the library remains in many senses under-researched. This collection brings together established and up-and-coming researchers from a number of practices – literary and cultural studies, gender studies, book history, philosophy, visual culture, and contemporary art –with an effective historical sweep ranging from the time of Sumer to the present day. In the context of the rise of archive studies, this book attends specifically and meta-critically to the figure of the library as a particular archival form, considering the traits that constitute (or fail to constitute) the library as institution or idea, and questions its relations to other accumulative modes, such as the archive in its traditional sense, the museum, or the filmic or digital archive. Across their diversity, and in addition to their international standard of research and writing, each chapter is unified by commitment to analyzing the complex cultural politics of the library form.
Library Management 101: A Practical Guide
by Lisa K. Hussey Diane L. VelasquezJust because a set of responsibilities isn't formally called management doesn't mean that it isn't management. And this vital text speaks to a reality that all current professionals already know: that is, everyone studying to enter the profession needs an introduction to the topic of management. Because no matter what one's role in an academic or public library context, it will involve decision-making, planning, and organization skills. <p><p>Newly revised and updated, this book pulls together management best practices from library management experts teaching in LIS programs across the U.S. and Canada. Among the many topics discussed are - classic and contemporary theories of management, and how they apply to the library; - human resource planning; - marketing and public relations; -negotiations, mediation, and financial management of the library; facilities management; -information technology management and future trends; -change management, organizational culture; and- ethics and confidentiality.
Libro de bolsillo de piedras: Quiénes son y qué nos enseñan para la salud, felicidad y prosperidad
by Robert SimmonsUna guía de referencia a todo color sobre las cualidades espirituales y curativas de 350 cristales, gemas y minerales• Ofrece fotografías a color e iluminadas de cada piedra para identificar y exhibir la belleza de los cristales y las gemas• Proporciona una descripción, listado de palabras claves, correspondencias elementales y de los chakras, data científica y el relato de los beneficios físicos, emocionales y espirituales de cada ejemplar• Basado en el bestseller The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They TeachEl Libro de bolsillo de piedras es un manual condensado que detalla los rasgos espirituales y sanadores de más de 350 ejemplares del reino mineral. Esta guía portátil desde la A hasta la Z incluye una fotografía a color, las palabras claves, descripción de los elementos y chakras relacionados, reseña de los beneficios físicos, emocionales y espirituales de cada ejemplar y proporciona una descripción detallada de cada piedra con información científica, la historia de las propiedades espirituales y sanadoras y recomendaciones para combinar las piedras de forma armoniosa. El libro cierra con un índice completo de las características espirituales, emocionales y sanadoras de cada piedra. El Libro de bolsillo de piedras es una introducción ideal a las piedras y sus energías para aquellos que son nuevos en el ámbito, pero también es un invaluable manual de referencia para lectores versados en el tema.