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Current edition description Written by two of the leading experts
in critical thinking, this book focuses on an integrated, universal
concept of critical thinking that is both substantive and
applicable to any and every situation in which human thinking is
necessary. It provides readerse with the basic intellectual tools
needed for life-long learning, helping them understand the mind and
how its three functions - thinking, feeling, motivation - influence
and are influenced by one another. This book fosters the
development of fair-minded critical thinking. Features the
intellectual standards: clarity, precision, accuracy, logicalness,
significance, depth, breadth, and fairness; The importance of good
questioning; and intellectual tools to read for deep and lasting
comprehension, and to write in ways that show clarity of
reasonability of thought. For all that want to improve their
critical thinking skills to apply to their job or life. The text
features: Think for Yourself activities - throughout each chapter.
(Ex. pp 29, 127). ~Help students take ownership of basic concepts
as they learn them. Practical and learnable format. ~Simplifies
complex ideas to make learning easier for students. Focus on
thinking across the disciplines. (Ex. pp 119-120). ~Helps students
to think within the various disciplines, rather than memorizing
facts. Students are taught to learn to think like an historian,
like a scientist, like a psychologist, etc. Critical thinking focus
- When students internalize intellectual standards - such as
clarity, precision, accuracy, logicalness, significance, depth,
breadth, and fairness - they use them on a daily basis to upgrade
their thinking, and to assess the thinking of others. (Ex. 12,
152). ~Gives students intellectual standards they can use in every
dimension of their thinking. Features intellectual tools to read
for deep and lasting comprehension, and to write in ways that show
clarity of reasonability of thought. (Ex. 133). ~Teaches students
to read closely and write substantively. Good questions are the key
to good thinking - Thinkers who know how to ask relevant questions
in context are better able to think their way through complex
issues. (Ex. pp 83, 87, 93). ~Teaches students to ask the questions
the best thinkers ask. Website - www.criticalthinking.org. ~Links
students to the world's largest and most prestigious critical
thinking website and provides forums for student and faculty
discussions. International approach - with translations into
German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, and Malay.
~Provides students with the opportunity to read portions of the
text in their native language. "This book is well-written, lucid
and contains abundant examples and applications that not only
enliven the subject matter but present relevant contexts for
building understanding and advanced critical thinking. In addition,
it is faithful to the complexity and work required to improve one's
thinking. It does not soft-pedal the challenge but actually throws
down the gauntlet to the worthy Reader to pick it up." --Stephen J.
Knopp, Ph.D., Ohio University "This concise version is a more
comprehensive and robust textbook. Many Critical Thinking books
cover thinking from a narrow angle, but Paul and Elder offer a
model of critical thinking that can be applied not only to academic
disciplines but also to life in general." --Connie Wolfe, Surry
Community College
The Hammer House Of Horror - The Complete Collection contains the entire run of the Hammer House Of Horror television series from Hammer Studios.
Episodes in the four-disc DVD box set include: "The Silent Scream", "Carpathian Eagle", "Witching Time", "The House That Bled to Death", plus many more.
Appearing in the chilling tales are Peter Cushing, Brian Cox, Pierce Brosnan, Denholm Elliott, Sian Phillips and Gareth Thomas, among others.
This work examines international strategies of early education and
literacy for disadvantaged children, from a cross-cultural
perspective. It brings together theoretical insights, the results
of empirical research, and experiences with early educational
intervention programmes.
This work examines international strategies of early education
and literacy for disadvantaged children, from a cross-cultural
perspective. It brings together theoretical insights, the results
of empirical research, and experiences with early educational
intervention programmes.
The brutal, dark and fascinating world of Starcraft comes alive in
this collection of never-before-seen thrilling adventures. Why We
Fight In this profoundly moving introduction to the Starcraft
universe, the three species in Starcraft are examined--and what
drives their war for survival will shock and awe. Thundergod In a
story by Richard Knaak, a Thor driver's ego leads him and two
partners to try to pull of a heist in the middle of a war zone.
Weapon of War A psionic six-year-old boy is at the center of a
conflict between a Terran mining colony and the Zerg. Heavy Armor A
Viking pilot must battle his mentor--for the lives of an entire
colony.
This powerful book introduces core critical thinking concepts and
principles as an empowering problem-solving framework for every
profession, course of study, and indeed every area of life. The
Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools distills
the groundbreaking work of Richard Paul and Linda Elder, targeting
how to deconstruct thinking through the elements of reasoning and
how to assess the quality of our thinking. The eighth edition of
this guide further details the foundations of critical thinking and
how they can be applied in instruction to improve teaching and
learning at all levels; it also reveals how we can learn to
identify and avoid egocentric and sociocentric thought, which lead
to close-mindedness, self-deception, arrogance, hypocrisy, greed,
selfishness, herd mentality, prejudice, and the like. With more
than half a million copies sold, Richard Paul and Linda Elder's
bestselling book in the Thinker's Guide Library is used in
secondary and higher education courses and professional development
seminars across the globe. In a world of conflicting information
and clashing ideologies, this guide clears a path for advancing
fairminded critical societies.
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Delius and his Music (Hardcover)
Martin Lee-Browne, Paul Guinery, Mark Elder; Foreword by Mark Elder
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The first comprehensive study of the music of Frederick Delius
(1862-1934), from his earliest pieces up to his final compositions,
with background information and a complete list of works. There are
many biographies and articles about Frederick Delius's life
(1862-1934), but there has never been a comprehensive book about
his music until now. Everything he wrote, from his earliest
compositions right up to his finalworks, is analysed here; the
history and background of each work and its critical reception are
all examined, set against events in Delius's life and the wider
musical world. The book contains numerous music examples and
quotations from many contemporary newspapers and journals. A
complete list of all of Delius's works, with catalogue numbers, and
a select bibliography are also provided. MARTIN LEE-BROWNE is the
Chairman of The Delius Society, a former Chairman of the Gloucester
Three Choirs Festival, and author of The Life & Times of
Frederic Austin (1996). PAUL GUINERY is a pianist and associate of
the Royal College of Music, as well as a former broadcaster for BBC
Radio 3 and co-author (with Lyndon Jenkins) of Delius and Fenby, A
Photographic Journey (The Delius Society, 2004).
Today's instantaneous and ever-present news stream frequently
presents a sensationalized or otherwise distorted view of the
world, demanding constant critical engagement on the part of
everyday citizens. The Critical Thinker's Guide to Bias, Lies, and
Politics in the News reveals the power of critical thinking to make
sense of overwhelming and often subjective media by detecting
ideology, slant, and spin at work. Building off the Richard Paul
and Linda Elder framework for critical thinking, Elder focuses on
the internal logic of the news as well as societal influences on
the media while illustrating essential elements of trustworthy
journalism. With up-to-date discussions of social media, digital
journalism, and political maneuvering inside and outside the fourth
estate, Fact or Fake is an essential handbook for those who want to
stay informed but not influenced by our modern news reporting
systems.
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