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The second of Immanuel Kant's three critiques, "Critique of Practical Reason", published in 1788, is considered by many to be one of the most important works on the subject of moral philosophy ever written. Written several years after his first critique, "Critique of Pure Reason", this work addresses Kant's views on moral philosophy and what it means to be good and ethical. In this work, Kant explores his philosophy of the categorical imperative,...
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Widely referred to as the "Father of History", Greek Historian Herodotus lived during the 5th century BC and "The Histories" is generally accepted as the first work of historical literature in Western Civilization. Departing from the ancient Homeric tradition of treating historical subjects as epically romantic figures, Herodotus instead approached his subjects with a systematic method of investigation. "The Histories" of Herodotus describe the important...
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Learn the stages of a reference interview and the behaviors necessary to conduct a successful reference interview. Produced with a content committee of reference librarians and trainers. The program also discusses the unique challenges of online reference interviews. "Although an online reference interview is a lot like that done in-person, the librarian needs to be also be able to emulate the unseen visual cues while conveying a sense of personality,"...
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The Big Book of Buds Volume 2 continues in the tradition of its predecessor by combining stunning, full-color photography with fun and clear descriptions of the characteristics that any gardener or connoisseur wants to know. With no strains repeated from Volume 1, this second volume supplements the first Big Book of Buds with another 100 of the latest and greatest marijuana strains commercially available in the world today. No other book brings together...
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Use the appeal characteristics to help your patrons find the book that is most appropriate for them. You will also learn how to use the "Quick Dip" in order to learn about a book without reading it. “People love to talk about the books that they read,” according to this excellent readers - advisory instructional. Recommended for professional library collections.”- Booklist.
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With passion, humor, and helpful tips 100 Places In Italy Every Woman Should Go inspires women to discover places that will appeal to their spirits, senses, and quests for adventure. Author Susan Van Allen, a former staffer for the sit com Everybody Loves Raymond, has explored Italy up and down the boot for over thirty years and written about her experiences for such places as National Public Radio, Town & Country, and Travelers' Tales anthologies....
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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición de certificados de profesionalidad. Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.
12) Breve intento de explicación del curso y de la continuidad de la historia de la civilización occi
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La Historia es un proceso continuo, que fluye como el agua de un río. Nunca se detiene realmente, hasta que llega al mar. Puede que los ríos se separen del tronco principal, pero por mucho tiempo seguirán portando las mismas aguas que alguna vez salieron del fluyente original. Pues así como los ríos lo son, también la historia es efectivamente continua, un perpetum mobile inclasificable.
Los especialistas de la Historia tienen claro lo anterior,...
13) Determinación del estado sanitario de las plantas, suelo e instalaciones y elección de los métodos d
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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición de certificados de profesionalidad. Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.
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For almost two millennia, cathedrals have been among the most imposing, astonishing and inspiring buildings in Europe. Regardless of faith, their scale and architectural daring has never ceased to spark wonder. This guide traces the development of the cathedral from its earliest beginnings as a Bishop's house, through the Romanesque and Gothic periods and up to the most extravagant contemporary designs around the world. In doing so, it sheds light...
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This little Handbook is your road map to your first Real Estate transaction, whether you are a buyer or a seller.
Thaddeus Faulknor is a native of Jamaica's West Indies. He does Carpentry and cabinetmaker by trade and later further his studies as a vocational instructor. He traveled to many different Islands and countries, including Bermuda, where he worked on the South Hampton Princess Hotel as a finish carpenter. He later taught vocational education...
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Props have teaching power! I've witnessed the "light bulbs of understanding" instantly switch on when visual aids are implemented. Long-term retention will spike as you influence a group with a meaningful prop. The formula works the same for teachers, docents, managers, clergy, youth leaders, motivational speakers, wedding toasts, employers, and keynotes. Here are more than fifty lessons with recommended props but remember to find a way to make it...
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The world of humans are being oblivious to an oncoming surge of man-made disasters of which will cause our species to vanish from the Earth with all animals, insects and other small life. These disasters are far greater than any nuclear war. There is plenty of documentation indicating this will happen in our short-term age of time as compared to geological time. This can be avoided by offsetting the affects of which mankind has caused over a period...
19) Write It Right
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Published in 1909, this is an amusing collection of literary faults that irritated Bierce when he was reading critically. His list of pet-peeves provides many chuckles thanks to the author's sharp wit but also illustrates the extent to which the English language has changed in little more than a century.
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Every year, thousands of romance manuscripts are submitted to publishers, but only the best are eventually published. This simple guide-written by two award winning romance novelists-will show readers what it takes to break into this highly competitive market and will provide them the information they need to get their manuscript out of the slush pile and onto the bookshelf. Readers will learn how to do the following techniques: build a story from...
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