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Open Socrates

The Case for a Philosophical Life

by Agnes Callard ...

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An iconoclastic philosopher revives Socrates for our time, showing how we can answer—and, in the first place, ask—life’s most important questions.Socrates has been hiding in plain sight. We call him the father of Western philosophy, but what exactly are his philosophical views? He is famous for his humility, but readers often find him arrogant and condescending. We parrot his claim that “the ... Read more

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An iconoclastic philosopher revives Socrates for our time, showing how we can answer—and, in the first place, ask—life’s most important questions.Socrates has been hiding in plain sight. We call him the father of Western philosophy, but what exactly are his philosophical views? He is famous for his humility, but readers often find him arrogant and condescending. We parrot his claim that “the
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Remembering Germantown

Sixty Years of the Germantown Crier

Edited by Irvin Miller, Judith Callard ...

Series series American Chronicles
With grit and gumption, the residents of Germantown propelled their community from a sleepy backwater to a thriving urban neighborhood. Through charming first-person accounts and fascinating narratives culled fromsixty years of the Germantown Crier, readers may catch a glimpse of the feisty Germantowners who proudly honor their past without ceasing to move forward. Meet cantankerous Ann Shermer, a ... Read more

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With grit and gumption, the residents of Germantown propelled their community from a sleepy backwater to a thriving urban neighborhood. Through charming first-person accounts and fascinating narratives culled fromsixty years of the Germantown Crier, readers may catch a glimpse of the feisty Germantowners who proudly honor their past without ceasing to move forward. Meet cantankerous Ann Shermer, a
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100 Crochet Tiles

Charts and patterns for crochet motifs inspired by decorative tiles

Edited by Sarah Callard ...

Stitch colorful crochet motifs with this collection of designs inspired by decorative tiles from around the world.100 Crochet Tiles includes patterns and charts for 100 crochet tile designs from fifteen of the most exciting crochet designers including Rachele Carmona, Johanna Lindahl and Hattie Risdale. As well as the 100 crochet motifs there are step-by-step instructions for eight projects for ... Read more

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Stitch colorful crochet motifs with this collection of designs inspired by decorative tiles from around the world.100 Crochet Tiles includes patterns and charts for 100 crochet tile designs from fifteen of the most exciting crochet designers including Rachele Carmona, Johanna Lindahl and Hattie Risdale. As well as the 100 crochet motifs there are step-by-step instructions for eight projects for
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Open Socrates

The Case for a Philosophical Life

by Agnes Callard ...

**A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice“Charming, intelligent.… Open Socrates encourages us to recognize how little we know, and to start thinking.” ?Jennifer Szalai,?New York Times Book ReviewAn iconoclastic philosopher revives Socrates for our time, showing how we can answer—and, in the first place, ask—life’s most important questions.**Socrates has been hiding in plain sight. We call him ... Read more

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**A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice“Charming, intelligent.… Open Socrates encourages us to recognize how little we know, and to start thinking.” ?Jennifer Szalai,?New York Times Book ReviewAn iconoclastic philosopher revives Socrates for our time, showing how we can answer—and, in the first place, ask—life’s most important questions.**Socrates has been hiding in plain sight. We call him
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Crochet Barefoot Sandals

8 Crochet Patterns for Barefoot Sandals

Edited by Sarah Callard ...

Crochet the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe with this fully illustrated guide to making your own barefoot sandals.Perfect for summer beach weddings, garden parties, outdoor festivals or just longing by the pool, barefoot sandals are all the rage—and now this fun fashion trend can be your next crochet project. Crochet Barefoot Sandals features eight cute and crafty designs, including a ... Read more

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Crochet the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe with this fully illustrated guide to making your own barefoot sandals.Perfect for summer beach weddings, garden parties, outdoor festivals or just longing by the pool, barefoot sandals are all the rage—and now this fun fashion trend can be your next crochet project. Crochet Barefoot Sandals features eight cute and crafty designs, including a
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The Case Against Travel

by Agnes Callard ...

Series series ERIS gems
“Although people like to talk about their travels, few of us like to listen to them. Such talk resembles academic writing and reports of dreams: forms of communication driven more by the needs of the producer than the consumer.”In The Case Against Travel the philosopher Agnes Callard launches a vigorous assault on the idea that there is something transformative or ennobling about recreational ... Read more

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“Although people like to talk about their travels, few of us like to listen to them. Such talk resembles academic writing and reports of dreams: forms of communication driven more by the needs of the producer than the consumer.”In The Case Against Travel the philosopher Agnes Callard launches a vigorous assault on the idea that there is something transformative or ennobling about recreational
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Rethinking Interdisciplinarity across the Social Sciences and Neurosciences

by F. Callard, D. Fitzgerald ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This book offers a provocative account of interdisciplinary research across the neurosciences, social sciences and humanities. Rooting itself in the authors' own experiences, the book establishes a radical agenda for collaboration across these disciplines. This book is open access under a CC-BY license. ... Read more

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This book offers a provocative account of interdisciplinary research across the neurosciences, social sciences and humanities. Rooting itself in the authors' own experiences, the book establishes a radical agenda for collaboration across these disciplines. This book is open access under a CC-BY license.
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Aspiration

The Agency of Becoming

by Agnes Callard ...

Becoming someone is a learning process; and what we learn is the new values around which, if we succeed, our lives will come to turn. Agents transform themselves in the process of, for example, becoming parents, embarking on careers, or acquiring a passion for music or politics. How can such activity be rational, if the reason for engaging in the relevant pursuit is only available to the person ... Read more

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Becoming someone is a learning process; and what we learn is the new values around which, if we succeed, our lives will come to turn. Agents transform themselves in the process of, for example, becoming parents, embarking on careers, or acquiring a passion for music or politics. How can such activity be rational, if the reason for engaging in the relevant pursuit is only available to the person
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Crochet Infinity Scarves

8 Simple Infinity Scarves to Crochet

by Cara Medus, Jane Burns, Claire Wilson, Anna Fazakerley ...

Make these trendy accessories to add to your winter wardrobe!Crochet yourself a one-off infinity scarf with this collection of eight new and individual patterns. Choose from a selection ranging from a delicate, lacy crochet scarf to a unique design inspired by the traditional granny square. Or why not try the Perfectly Plaid infinity scarf inspired by recent catwalk collections?Whether you are ... Read more

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Make these trendy accessories to add to your winter wardrobe!Crochet yourself a one-off infinity scarf with this collection of eight new and individual patterns. Choose from a selection ranging from a delicate, lacy crochet scarf to a unique design inspired by the traditional granny square. Or why not try the Perfectly Plaid infinity scarf inspired by recent catwalk collections?Whether you are
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100 Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks

Fun Foundation Pieced Blocks for Happy Sewing

Edited by Sarah Callard ...

Mix and match a wide range of popular designs—everything from avocados to rainbows—to make perfect personalized quilts and quilted projects.This collection features one hundred fun quilt blocks from some of the best-known names in patchwork and quilting. All the blocks are made using foundation paper piecing (FPP) and all the templates are featured at full size with the seam allowance added so you ... Read more

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Mix and match a wide range of popular designs—everything from avocados to rainbows—to make perfect personalized quilts and quilted projects.This collection features one hundred fun quilt blocks from some of the best-known names in patchwork and quilting. All the blocks are made using foundation paper piecing (FPP) and all the templates are featured at full size with the seam allowance added so you
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Focused for Rugby

by Adam R. Nicholls, Jon Callard ...

Series series Focused for Sport
To be a complete rugby player, you must master both the physical and mental skills of the game. You must be prepared, committed and determined to succeed. You must be focused—Focused for Rugby.Authors Dr. Adam Nicholls and Jon Callard, former England International player and professional coach, pool their years of experience and offer a mental training programme designed to maximise performance on ... Read more

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To be a complete rugby player, you must master both the physical and mental skills of the game. You must be prepared, committed and determined to succeed. You must be focused—Focused for Rugby.Authors Dr. Adam Nicholls and Jon Callard, former England International player and professional coach, pool their years of experience and offer a mental training programme designed to maximise performance on
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Perfectionism and Gifted Children

by Rosemary S. Callard-Szulgit ...

Parents and educators expect gifted children to be well-behaved, studious, and hard working. Why, then, do so many have trouble in school? According to Dr. Rosemary Callard-Szulgit, perfectionism—the number one social-emotional trait of gifted children—can actually immobilize some children and cause social adjustment problems for others. This explains why so many of today's gifted children do not, ... Read more

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Parents and educators expect gifted children to be well-behaved, studious, and hard working. Why, then, do so many have trouble in school? According to Dr. Rosemary Callard-Szulgit, perfectionism—the number one social-emotional trait of gifted children—can actually immobilize some children and cause social adjustment problems for others. This explains why so many of today's gifted children do not,
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