This book is no less than a guide to the whole of Western philosophy -- the ideas that have undergirded our civilization for two-&-a-half thousand years. Anthony Kenny tells the story of philosophy from ancient Greece through the Middle Ages & the Enlightenment into the modern world. He introduces us to the great thinkers & their ideas starting with Plato Aristotle & the other founders of Western thought. In the second part of the book he takes us through a thousand years of medieval philosophy & shows us the rich intellectual legacy of Christian thinkers like Augustine Aquinas & Ockham. Moving into the early modern period we explore the great works of Descartes Hobbes Locke Leibniz Spinoza Hume & Kant which remain essential reading today. In the nineteenth & twentieth centuries Hegel Mill Nietzsche Freud & Wittgenstein again transformed the way we see the world. Running though the book are certain themes which have been constant concerns of philosophy since its early beginnings: the fundamental questions of what exists & how we can know about it; the nature of humanity the mind truth & meaning; the place of God in the universe; how we should live & how society should be ordered. Anthony Kenny traces the development of these themes through the centuries: we see how the questions asked & answers offered by the great philosophers of the past remain vividly alive today. Anyone interested in ideas & their history will find this a fascinating & stimulating read ...

This book is no less than a guide to the whole of Western philosophy-the ideas that have undergirded our civilization for two-&-a-half thousand years. Anthony Kenny tells the story of philosophy from ancient Greece through the Middle Ages & the Enlightenment into the modern world. He introduces us to the great thinkers & their ideas starting with Plato Aristotle & the other founders of Western thought. In the second part of the book he takes us through a thousand years of medieval philosophy & shows us the rich intellectual legacy of Christian thinkers like Augustine Aquinas & Ockham. Moving into the early modern period we explore the great works of Descartes Hobbes Locke Leibniz Spinoza Hume & Kant which remain essential reading today. In the nineteenth & twentieth centuries Hegel Mill Nietzsche Freud & Wittgenstein again transformed the way we see the world. Running though the book are certain themes which have been constant concerns of philosophy since its early beginnings: the fundamental questions of what exists & how we can know about it; the nature of humanity the mind truth & meaning; the place of God in the universe; how we should live & how society should be ordered. Anthony Kenny traces the development of these themes through the centuries: we see how the questions asked & answers offered by the great philosophers of the past remain vividly alive today. Anyone interested in ideas & their history will find this a fascinating & stimulating read. ...

This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on the butterflies & moths of Britain & the near Continent. It covers more than 150 species all of which are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks that show
- where relevant
- variations in colour for example for male & female butterflies as well as some of the most spectacular caterpillars. A concise written account covering size description habitat flight times distribution foodplants & habits appears on the same page. The easy-to-follow layouts & superb artworks aid quick & accurate identification & make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket yet packed with essential information for the nature enthusiast. To protect it against the elements in the field the book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. Also included is a foldout insert with at-a-glance illustrations showing butterflies & moths by colour & pattern.

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This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is first & foremost a garden bird identification guide containing detailed descriptions of the most commonly encountered species as well as some rarities & birds you may only see flying overhead in gardens. Eighty-eight species illustrated with more than 400 superb full-colour artworks are covered. The book also

Includes:: general guidelines on food feeders nest boxes & other items that can greatly increase the presence of birds in your garden. A concise written account for each species covers data such as size general description voice habitat food occurrence in gardens & distribution in Britain & the near Continent. The easy-to-follow layouts & superb artworks aid quick & accurate identification making the book an indispensable reference in the field as well as in the home & garden. Compact enough to fit in the pocket & packed with essential information the book is in addition wrapped in a durable plastic wallet to protect it against the elements outdoors. Also included is a fold-out insert that can be used as a quick recognition guide to birds & their activities in gardens.

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This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on 200 species of fungi found in Britain & the near Continent. The range covered demonstrates the incredible variety that exists within the world of fungi from the better-known groups such as the boletes & russulas to more esoteric & often strangely shaped types like bracket fungi clubs corals puffballs stinkhorns & elfcups. All the species are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks that show
- where relevant
- characteristics of shape & other aspects of appearance that change during their lives. A concise written account covers size description habitat & the season in which each fungus may be found. The easy-to-follow layouts & superb artworks aid quick & accurate identification making this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket yet packed with essential information for the nature enthusiast. To protect it against the elements in the field this book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. It also

Includes:: a foldout insert with at-a-glance illustrations showing comparisons between similar-looking fungi.



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Mouse is little & so is her house
- but her apple is huge. She needs to find a home that is big enough for the both of them. But
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In his landmark book The ROI of Human Capital" Jac Fitz-enz presented a system of powerful metrics for quantifying the contributions of individual employees to a company's bottom line. " The New HR Analytics" is another such quantum leap revealing how to predict the value of future human capital investments. Using Fitz-enz's proprietary analytic model readers learn how to measure & evaluate past & current returns. By combining those results with focused business intelligence & applying the exclusive analytical tools in the book. Brimming with real world examples & input from thirty top HR practitioners & thought leaders this groundbreaking book ushers in a new era in human resources & human capital management." ...

This book features a witty entertaining accessible introduction to modern economic thought. Buchholz shows how the ideas of the great economic thinkers throughout history
- Adam Smith John Stuart Mill Karl Marx John Maynard Keynes & others
- apply to the world today. Each chapter is centred around one economist. The author seamlessly combines colourful historical anecdotes with explanations of how a particular economist influenced the way we think about the world today making this a great read for anyone wanting to learn more about economics. This edition contains about 10 000 words of new material on the economic issues we are facing in the 21st century: Increasing demand for energy the rise of China international trade ageing populations health care & even global warming. Most of the new material will be integrated into the existing text in the appropriate chapter & examples will be updated throughout. The author is also writing a new preface.

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The rapid emergence of China & India as prime locations for low-cost manufacturing has led some analysts to conclude that manufacturers in the old economies"
- the U.S. U.K. Germany & Japan
- are being edged out of a profitable future. But if countries that have historically been at the forefront of events in manufacturing can adapt adroitly opportunities are by no means over says the author of this timely book. Peter Marsh explores 250 years in the history of manufacturing then examines the characteristics of the industrial revolution that is taking place right now. The driving forces that influence what types of goods are made & who makes them are little understood Marsh observes. He discusses the key changes in what is happening in manufacturing today including advances in technology a greater focus on tailor-made goods aimed at specific individuals & industry users participation of many more countries in world manufacturing & the growing importance of sustainable forms of production. With broad historical sweep & dozens of engaging examples Marsh explains these changes & their import both for consumers making purchase choices & for manufacturers assessing how to participate successfully in the new industrial era."

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New Insight into IELTS offers comprehensive preparation & practice for IELTS. By exploring the test paper by paper & looking in detail at each task type the course gradually builds up the skills language & test techniques students need to approach IELTS with complete confidence. The course contains a detailed introduction to the test & a full answer key & is equally suitable for use in the classroom or for self-study. The material is intended for use with students whose current level is around Band 6 & is suitable for both Academic & General Training candidates. ...