Hilary: 664 books
Knowledge, Belief, and Character
Readings in Contemporary Virtue Epistemology
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2000
There have been many books over the past decade, including outstanding collections of essays, on the topic of the ethical virtues and virtue-theoretic approaches in ethics. But the professional journals of philosophy have only recently seen a strong and growing interest in the intellectual virtues...
by Hilary Putnam
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2013
First published in 1978, this reissue presents a seminal philosophical work by professor Putnam, in which he puts forward a conception of knowledge which makes ethics, practical knowledge and non-mathematic parts of the social sciences just as much parts of 'knowledge' as the sciences themselves....
Sticks and Stones
A journey from depression and suicidal thoughts
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2014
Sticks and Stones is based on fifty years of personal experience. Journal excerpts and poetry are used to enhance an understanding of the emotional turmoil of depression and suicidal ideation. The final coming together of positive approaches and insightful therapies is outlined along with exercises and...
Promoting Global Competence and Social Justice in Teacher Education
Successes and Challenges within Local and International Contexts
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2015
Promoting Global Competence and Social Justice in Teacher Education addresses the growing concern that few practicing teachers in the United States are prepared to handle the demands of educating students for our changing global context. This book advocates for preparing teacher candidates to develop...
by Hilary Bradt, Janice Booth
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2016
Slow East Devon and the Jurassic Coast is the most comprehensive - and only standalone - guide available to this region. With publication timed to coincide with the opening of the Seaton Jurassic Centre, here is insider knowledge which can only be gained by living in the area. Contributions from local...
'Whole-Brain' Behaviour Management in the Classroom
Every Piece of the Puzzle
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2007
Representing a brave and insightful shift away from narrow perspectives on behaviour management, this book draws practitioners towards a more holistic understanding of ourselves and how we impact on children’s learning and behaviour.
The authors’ brilliant new conceptual model of ‘whole-brain’...
Artistry Unleashed
A Guide to Pursuing Great Performance in Work and Life
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2010
Artistry Unleashed is about working and living at the edge of what you know and beyond. Surprise, uncertainty, ambiguity, intensity, and change are all disruptive forces that we often avoid or fear. Yet they are the essential origin of both creativity and great performance.
Imagine if you could...
by Dr Paddy McQueen, Dr Hilary McQueen
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2010
An accessible account of philosophical concepts, theories and key thinkers with an emphasis on recent developments in the field. Containing over 300 entries, the terms are ordered alphabetically and cross referenced for ease of use. Suggestions for further reading follow the explanations, encouraging further reflection and independent learning.
WarTalk
Foreign Languages and the British War Effort in Europe, 1940-47
Language: English
Release Date: January 29, 2013
Offering a new perspective on the British experience of the Second World War in Europe, this book provides a series of snapshots of the role which languages played in the key processes of British war-making, moving from frameworks of perception and intelligence gathering, through to liberation/occupation, and on to the aftermath of conflict.
Dreams of Heaven
A Modern Response to Christianity in North-Western Igboland, 1970–1990
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2017
Historical studies about Christianity in Igboland and elsewhere in Africa have largely concentrated on church activitiesespecially on the work of expatriate missionary priests and the different denominations of Christianity adopted by the people. But what about the peoples personal experience with...
Tour of the Matterhorn
A trekking guide
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2012
A guide to the superb 145km trek around the Matterhorn, walking anti-clockwise from Zermatt, with a huge variety of scenery and culture. As the Matterhorn straddles the Swiss / Italian frontier, the trek visits both Switzerland and Italy, each with its own unique traditions, way of life and scenery....
Egyptian Woman
A year in the life of a woman during the reign of Ramesses II
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2014
Following the experiences of Nebetiunet - an Egyptian mother and wife living in the holy city of Waset (Thebes) during the fifth year of the reign of Ramesses II - Egyptian Woman offers a fascinating insight into a year in her busy and remarkable life. When Nebet was orphaned at the age of ten, she...
Putting Social Movements in their Place
Explaining Opposition to Energy Projects in the United States, 2000–2005
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2012
The field of social movement studies has expanded dramatically over the past three decades. But as it has done so, its focus has become increasingly narrow and 'movement-centric'. When combined with the tendency to select successful struggles for study, the conceptual and methodological conventions...
Through the Eyes of an Orphan
My Years at Milton Hershey School:Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017
At the age of four, I looked out an upstairs window and sensed a feeling of loneliness and abandonment. In the innocence of a child I had no idea why. Within a short span of four more years, that feeling would become a reality. Both my parents had died; I was taken away from the companionship of my...