Plato and Googleplex - Rebecca Goldstein

Plato and Googleplex - Rebecca Goldstein

Is philosophy obsolete? Are the ancient questions still relevant in the age of cosmology and neuroscience, not to mention crowd-sourcing and cable news? The acclaimed philosopher and novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein provides a dazzlingly original plunge into the drama of philosophy, revealing

Incompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gdel (Goldstein Rebecca)(Paperback)

Probing the life and work of Kurt G del, Incompleteness indelibly portrays the tortured genius whose vision rocked the stability of mathematical reasoning--and brought him to the edge of

Betraying Spinoza (Goldstein Rebecca)(Paperback)

Part of the Jewish Encounter seriesIn 1656, Amsterdam's Jewish community excommunicated Baruch Spinoza, and, at the age of twenty-three, he became the most famous heretic in Judaism. He was already germinating a secularist challenge to religion that would be as radical as it was original. He went

Chemistry Lessons (Goldstein Meredith)(Paperback)

From advice columnist Meredith Goldstein, a dazzling, romantic, and emotionally resonant YA debut about a teen science whiz in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who tries to crack the chemical equation for lasting love and instead wreaks havoc on herself and the boys in her life. For seventeen-year-old

Sensation and Perception (Goldstein E. Bruce)(Paperback)

The Lawyer's Guide to Writing Well (Goldstein Tom)(Paperback)

In this critically acclaimed book, Tom Goldstein and Jethro K. Lieberman demystify legal writing, outline the causes and consequences of poor writing, and prescribe easy-to-apply remedies to improve it. Reflecting changes in law practice over the past decade, this revised edition includes new

Great Dialogues of Plato (Plato)(Mass Market Paperbound)

Plato is philosophy, and philosophy, Plato.---Emerson The Republic and other great dialogues by the immortal Greek philosopher Plato are masterpieces that form part of the most important single body of writing in the history of philosophy. Beauty, love, immortality, knowledge, and justice are

Eyes Open Level 4 Student's Book (Goldstein Ben)(Paperback)

Captivating Discovery Education(TM) video and stimulating global topics spark curiosity and engage teenage learners. Developed in partnership with Discovery Education (TM), Eyes Open features captivating Discovery Education(TM) video and stimulating global topics to motivate students and spark

Plato: Phaedo (Plato)(Paperback)

Plato's dialogue Phaedo portrays Socrates in prison awaiting execution and discussing with his friends the fate of the soul after death. In this edition, consisting of introduction, text and commentary, Professor Rowe guides the reader through the difficulties--linguistic, literary and

Plato: A Very Short Introduction (Annas Julia)(Paperback)

This lively and accessible introduction to Plato focuses on the philosophy and argument of his writings, drawing the reader into Plato's way of doing philosophy, and the general themes of his thinking. This is not a book to leave the reader standing in the outer court of introduction and background

Goodnight World (Parkinson Rebecca)(Paperback)

From the rainforest to the grasslands and the desert to the oceans, Goodnight World by Rebecca Parkinson takes you on a journey around the world to say goodnight to all the animals as they settle down for sleep. This is the perfect bedtime story book for kids aged 3-5, filled with delightful

Scandi Rustic: Creating a Cozy & Happy Home (Lawson Rebecca)(Pevná vazba)

Award-winning bloggers and instagrammers Reena Simon and Rebecca Lawson are renowned for their love affair with all things Scandi. In their first book, Scandi Rustic Style, they reveal how to create a home that takes elements of Scandinavian design and introduces rustic natural materials and

Rebecca at the Funfair (Ridley Frances)(Paperback)

Rebecca went to the funfair with mum and dad. She didn t like the hall of mirrors, and the rollercoaster made her turn green but when she won lots of prizes on a stall, she decided that she liked it after all The funny illustrations show Rebecca s gradual change of opinion, and include lots of

Human Rights of Women: National and International Perspectives (Cook Rebecca J.)(Paperback)

Human Rights of Women National and International Perspectives Edited by Rebecca J. Cook 'The multiple perspectives offered by this collection of eminently readable and interesting papers make it a valuable resource for upper-division classes in women's studies, international relations, and

Foursome (Fallon Jane)(Paperback / softback)

Rebecca, Daniel, Alex and Isabel have been best friends since university. Rebecca married Daniel, Alex married Isabel and, for twenty years, they have been inseparable. But all that is about to change... When Alex walks out on Isabel, Rebecca thinks things can't get any

Protagoras and Meno (Plato)(Paperback)

Plato's finest dramatic work, an entertaining tale of goodness and knowledge Exploring the question of what exactly makes good people good, Protagoras and Meno are two of the most enjoyable and accessible of all of Plato's dialogues. Widely regarded as his finest dramatic work, the Protagoras, set

Eyes Open Level 2 Student´s Book - Ben Goldstein

Captivating Discovery Education(TM) video and stimulating global topics spark curiosity and engage teenage learners. Developed in partnership with Discovery Education(TM), Eyes Open features captivating Discovery Education(TM) video and stimulating global topics to motivate students and spark their

The Mayflower: The Families, the Voyage, and the Founding of America (Fraser Rebecca)(Paperback)

From acclaimed historian and biographer Rebecca Fraser comes a vivid narrative history of the Mayflower and of the Winslow family, who traveled to America in search of a new world.'There is nothing sleep-inducing about the chronicle crafted by Ms. Fraser...There is more to the Pilgrims' story--more

Hollow City: The Siege of San Francisco and the Crisis of American Urbanism (Solnit Rebecca)(Paperback)

Acclaimed writer Rebecca Solnit and photographer Susan Schwartzenberg survey San Francisco's transformation through gentrification in the early

Introducing Plato: A Graphic Guide (Robinson Dave)(Paperback)

Introducing Plato provides a clear account of Plato's theory of knowledge and explains how this directed his provocative views on politics, ethics, and individual liberty. Offering detailed critical commentaries on all of the key doctrines of Platonism, it also charts Plato's influence on modern

Diabetes and Other Endocrine Disorders (Sherman Rebecca)(Pevná vazba)

Nights Owls and Summer Skies (Sullivan Rebecca)(Paperback / softback)

Making Charcoal and Biochar: A Comprehensive Guide (Oaks Rebecca)(Paperback)

Red Gloves (Watts Rebecca)(Paperback)

In this follow-up to her acclaimed debut The Met Office Advises Caution, Rebecca Watts observes and tests the limits of humanity's engagement with the non-human. By turns lyrical and narrative, the poems examine familiar subjects - environmental crisis, hawks, hospitals, the sea, barbecues,