Causation is the most fundamental connection in the universe Without it there would be no science or technology There would be no moral responsibility either as none of our thoughts would be connected with our actions & none of our actions with any consequences Nor would we have a system of law because blame resides only in someone having caused injury or damage Any intervention we make in the world around us is premised on there being causal connections that are to a degree predictable It is causation that is at the basis of prediction & also explanation This Very Short Introduction introduces the key theories of causation & also the surrounding debates & controversies Do causes produce their effects by guaranteeing them? Do causes have to precede their effects? Can causation be reduced to the forces of physics? & are we right to think of causation as one single thing at all? ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Examines strategies for engaging Millennials as constituents volunteers & donors & focuses on how organizations can realign themselves to better respond to this group of 80 million strong This title explains how Millennials view their role in the workplace & how their approach is re-shaping nonprofit culture from within 240 pages Saratovsky Kari Dunn ...

Drive critical engaged learning & advanced skills development Enabling comprehensive rounded understanding the student-centred approach actively develops the sophisticated skills key to performance in Paper 2 Developed directly with the IB for the new 2015 syllabus this Course Book fully supports the new comparative approach to learning Cover the new syllabus in the right level of depth with rich thorough subject content Developed directly the with IB with the most comprehensive support for the new syllabus with complete support for the comparative approach Truly engage learners with topical relevant material that convincingly connects learning with the modern global world Streamline your planning with a clear & thorough structure helping you logically progress through the syllabus Build the advanced-level skills learners need for Paper 2 with the student-led approach driving active skills development & strengthening exam performance Integrate Approaches to learning with ATLs like thinking communication research & social skills built directly into learning Help learners think critically about improving performance with extensive examiner insight & samples based on the latest exam format Build an advanced level thematic understanding with fully integrated Global Contexts Key Concepts & TOK Also available as an Online Course Book ...

From the anime series Cautious Hero The Hero Is Overpowered But Overly Cautious comes a Nendoroid of Ristarte the goddess who summoned the impossibly cautious hero! She comes with three face plates including a standard expression a crying expression & a comical serious expression Interchangeable leg parts are included so you can recreate her pose from the show when she complains at the hero! A magic circle part is also included for reading her opponent's status! Be sure to add her to your collection! ...

Leonardo Dog Collection Cavalier King Charles Spaniel White & Black Figurine made from a high grade resin Intricately Handpainted Ornament Dog suitable for any dog lover ...

Deep underground hidden from view some of humanity's earliest artistic endeavours have lain buried for thousands of years The most ancient artworks were portable objects left on cave floors Shell beads signal that 100000 years ago humans had developed a sense of self & a desire to beautify the body; ostrich eggshells incised with curious geometric patterns hint at how communities used art through the power of symbols to communicate ways of doing things & bind people together In time people came to adorn cave walls with symbols some abstract others vivid arrangements of animals & humans Often undisturbed for tens of thousands of years these were among the first visual symbols that humans shared with each other However as archaeologist Bruno David reveals we have ways of unlocking their secrets Sometimes these lie in the art itself sometimes lying on the ground or buried beneath where people have left traces of what they did footprints of the ancestors In pictures & words David tells the story of this mysterious world of decorated caves from the oldest known 'painting kits' found virtually intact after their use 100000 years ago in South Africa to the magnificent murals of the European Ice Age that are so famous today Showcasing the most astounding discoveries made in the past 150 years of archaeological exploration Cave Art explores these creative achievements from our remotest ancestors to recent times & what they tell us about the human past & ourselves today ...

A hairy mammoth takes a cheeky little baby on a thrilling ride through a moonlit landscape populated by a sabre-toothed tiger a leaping hare a laughing hyena & even just maybe by a big brown bear But where are they going? & what has it to do with the baby's scribblings on the cave wall? Created by the critically acclaimed author Julia Donaldson & Kate Greenaway medal winner Emily Gravett Cave Baby is a brilliant picture book with a classic feel ...

Storytelling pieces include a pet cave cat tower tablet & litter box plus treats & toys for her prehistoric pet friend! Meet the Cave Club a truly unruly group of prehistoric kids who are way ahead of their time! With Cave Club playsets kids can travel back in time & discover new stories with their favourite prehistoric characters like Roaralai! This set

Includes:: everything kids need to help Roaralai doll care for her wildly adorable saber-tooth kitten Ferrell Roaralai doll wears a neon-bright fashion with a fierce print & her violet hair is styled in a wild up-do

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Based on the first friend group to roam the earth Cave Club transports imaginations to the dawn of time & inspires them to explore new stories with prehistoric characters wild hair play & adorable girl-friendly dinosaur pets This assortment of articulated fashion dolls sparks storytelling with neon soft-goods fashions over-the-top rooted hair ferocious pets & themed accessories ...

OS Cave Club Core Doll Rockelle Item package quantity 10 Age range description Kid Package Weight 2250 grams ...