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The sad little fact / by Winter, Jonah,1962-; Oswald, Pete.;
"Follow a sad little fact who is locked away for telling the truth. In its underground prison, it meets other facts, all hidden away because they could not lie. Finally, with the help of a few skillful fact-finders, the facts are set free"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Facts (Philosophy); Truthfulness and falsehood; Censorship;
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How to read literature / by Eagleton, Terry,1943-;
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Subjects: Literature; Literature; Authors and readers.; Reader-response criticism.;
© c2013., Yale University Press,
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Stephen Hawking and the theory of everything [videorecording (DVD)] / by Johnstone, Gary,1959-; Whitmey, Nigel.; Acorn Media (Firm); IWC Media.; Science Channel (Television network);
Episode 1 (ca. 45 min.) -- Episode 2 (ca. 45 min.).Producer/director, Gary Johnstone.Narrator, Nigel Whitmey.Features interviews with Hawking, John Schwarz, Lisa Randall, Michio Kaku and more.The legendary physicist's search for the secrets of the universe. ... Join Hawking and other renowned thinkers as they explore the revolutionary new ideas that have evolved since the publication of his blockbuster book. Besides interviews, this stimulating documentary uses computer graphics and simple, easy-to-understand demonstrations to explain complex concepts. Topics include black holes, string theory, supersymmetry, dimensions beyond our perception, and the mysterious M force; all potential keys to unlocking the elusive "theory of everything" that seems so tantalizingly close.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Hawking, S. W. (Stephen W.); Cosmology.; Science; Space and time.;
© c2007., Distributed by Acorn Media,
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Question authority : a polemic about trust in five meditations / by Kingwell, Mark,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Philosopher Mark Kingwell thinks about thinking for yourself in an era of radical know-it-all-ism. "Question authority," the popular 1960s slogan commanded. "Think for yourself." But what started as a counter-cultural catchphrase, playful in logic but serious in intent, has become a practical paradox. Yesterday's social critics are the tone-policing tyrants of today, and critical theory that once augured emancipation has hardened into ideological enforcement. The resulting crisis of authority, made worse by rival political factions and chaotic public discourse, has exposed cracks in every facet of shared social life. Politics, academia, journalism, medicine, religion, science -- every kind of institutional claim is now routinely subject to objection, investigation, and outright disbelief. A recurring feature of this comprehensive distrust of authority is the firm, indeed unshakeable, belief in personal righteousness and superiority: what Mark Kingwell calls "addiction to conviction." In this critical survey of the predicament of contemporary authority, Kingwell draws on philosophical argument, personal reflection, and details from the headlines in an attempt to reclaim the democratic spirit of questioning authority and thinking for oneself. Defending a program of compassionate skepticism, Kingwell illuminates the connection between humility about human limits, including the limits of certainty, and the infinite project of justice."--
Subjects: Authority; Authority; Critical thinking.; Skepticism.; Trust;
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In my own words : an introduction to my teachings and philosophy / by Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho,Dalai Lama XIV,1935-; Mehrotra, Rajiv,1953-;
On happiness -- What is Buddhism? -- Essential Buddhist teachings -- The law of karma -- Transforming the mind -- How to meditate -- The awakening mind -- Eight verses for training the mind -- Meaningful living and dying -- Understanding emptiness -- Universal responsibility -- Science at the crossroads.
Subjects: Buddhism; Dge-lugs-pa (Sect);
© 2008., Hay House,
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Thanksgiving rules / by Friedman, Laurie B.,1964-; Murfin, Teresa,ill.;
Young Percy Isaac Gifford provides a list of ten rules for getting the most out of Thanksgiving Day, especially how best to enjoy the buffet.
Subjects: Thanksgiving Day; Rules (Philosophy); Family life;
© 2009., Carolrhoda,
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Enough is ... / by Whipple, Jessica.; Wong, Nicole,1990-;
How many friends, turns, clothes, toys, fashion accessories, books? How much of anything? The pictures follow one child as she learns the difference between wanting and needing and, in the end, feels the contentment that flows from being satisfied with what she has.
Subjects: Picture books.; Peer pressure; Decision making; Need (Philosophy);
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Together, united / by Charles, Tami.; Collier, Bryan.;
A lyrical and astounding proclamation of unity and love, this stunning picture book serves as a reminder and a clear declaration that together, we are all part of something much greater. Courageous and bold, this final follow-up to All Because You Matter and We Are Here is a message of optimism: that alone we are strong, but together we are unstoppable!
Subjects: Picture books.; Whole and parts (Philosophy); Cooperativeness; Communities;
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Queer [graphic novel] : a graphic history / by Barker, Meg-John,1974-author.; Scheele, Julia,illustrator.;
"Activist-academic Meg-John Barker and cartoonist Julia Scheele illuminate the histories of queer thought and LGBTQ+ action in this groundbreaking non-fiction graphic novel. A kaleidoscope of characters from the diverse worlds of pop-culture, film, activism and academia guide us on a journey through the ideas, people and events that have shaped queer theory. From identity politics and gender roles to privilege and exclusion, Queer explores how we came to view sex, gender and sexuality in the ways that we do; how these ideas get tangled up with our culture and our understanding of biology, psychology and sexology; and how these views have been disputed and challenged. Along the way we look at key landmarks which shift our perspective of whats normal, such as Alfred Kinseys view of sexuality as a spectrum between heterosexuality and homosexuality, Judith Butlers view of gendered behavior as a performance, the play Wicked, which reinterprets characters from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, or moments in Casino Royale when were invited to view James Bond with the kind of desiring gaze usually directed at female bodies in mainstream media,"--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Nonfiction comics.; Homosexuality; Queer theory;
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Don't draw in this book! / by Cotter, Bill.;
Larry has a new sketchbook--a magic one, where you "draw" using your finger to trace shapes. Tracing each shape makes something new happen on the next page! But you never know what's going to happen... This touch-and-trace interactive story is a fun way to send Larry on a wild adventure, all in the silly, exuberant style that's Bill Cotter's trademark.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Board books.; Monsters; Drawing; Rules (Philosophy); Imagination;
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