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Adam Morton

    BGE S1-S3 Mathematics & Numeracy: Third Level
    BGE S1-S3 Mathematics & Numeracy: Fourth Level bridging to National 5
    BGE S1-S3 Mathematics & Numeracy: Second Level
    School Leaders Matter
    Getting Along?
    Should We Colonize Other Planets?
    • 2023

      This book outlines practical steps that both government and schools can implement to significantly reduce the demands placed upon school leaders. A must-read book for all school leaders and those looking to support and improve school leader wellbeing.

      School Leaders Matter
    • 2022
    • 2021
    • 2020

      Boost attainment, engagement and confidence with this progressive approach to Third Level Maths. Pupils are guided through mathematical concepts with worked examples, plenty of practice and opportunities to check that skills are secure before moving on.

      BGE S1-S3 Mathematics & Numeracy: Third Level
    • 2018

      Should We Colonize Other Planets?

      • 140 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      As humans continue to degrade and destroy our planet’s resources, leading to predictions of total ecological collapse, some (such as the entrepreneur Elon Musk) now suggest that a human colony elsewhere may be our species’ best hope for survival. Adam Morton examines extra-terrestrial colonization plans with a critical eye. He makes a strong case for colonization – just not by human beings. Humans live relatively short lives and, to survive, require large amounts of food and water, very specific climatic conditions and an oxygen-rich atmosphere. We can create colonists that have none of these shortcomings. Reflecting compassionately on the nature of existence, Morton argues that we should treat the end of the human race in the same way that we treat our own deaths: as something sad but ultimately inevitable. The earth will perish one day, and, in the end, we should be concerned more with securing the future of intelligent beings than with the preservation of our species, which represents but a nanosecond in the history of our solar system.

      Should We Colonize Other Planets?
    • 2018

      When You Find Out the World Is Against You

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.6(41)Add rating

      Kelly Oxford likes to blow up the internet. Whether it is with the kind of Tweets that lead Rolling Stone to name her one of the Funniest People on Twitter or with pictures of her hilariously adorable family (human and animal) or with something much more serious, like creating the hashtag #NotOkay, where millions of women came together to share their stories of sexual assault, Kelly has a unique, razor-sharp perspective on modern life. As a screen writer, professional sh*t disturber, wife and mother of three, Kelly is about everything but the status quo. Perfect for anyone who ever wished David Sedaris and Mindy Kaling would just finally write a book together already, When You Find Out the World is Against You is filled with the biting, wise, and laugh-out-loud insights that have won Kelly legions of fans. Whether she's detailing her obsession as an eleven-year-old with going to camp so she can become a "kissing bandit," exploring the bittersweet boredom that so often accompanies parenthood, calling out the insanity of a posse of internet poodle vigilantes, writing bracingly about the anxiety that has plagued her as long as she can remember or taking us to ride shotgun as she stalks her husband on an accidental date with another man, When You Find Out the World Is Against You is Kelly at her most honest and disarmingly funny best. Her comedic skill, down-to-earth voice, and bull's-eye observations on the absurdity of modern life mean there is nothing quite like seeing the world through Kelly's eyes

      When You Find Out the World Is Against You
    • 2013

      Emotion and Imagination

      • 230 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      In this engaging work, Adam Morton explores the intricate relationship between imagination and emotions, arguing that all emotions, even basic ones like fear and anger, necessitate imaginative engagement. Through vivid examples and subtle arguments, he challenges conventional views, highlighting the moral implications of emotions and inviting deeper reflection on their roles in our lives.

      Emotion and Imagination
    • 2012

      Getting Along?

      Religious Identities and Confessional Relations in Early Modern England - Essays in Honour of Professor W.J. Sheils

      • 274 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Focusing on the English and European Reformations, this volume explores how these significant events influenced social interactions and community dynamics. It delves into the tensions and accommodations among ordinary individuals during times of religious and social upheaval. By building on existing literature, it enhances our understanding of the negotiation processes that occurred at essential social and political levels, shedding light on the complexities of human relationships during this transformative period.

      Getting Along?
    • 2004

      Adam Morton argues that any account of evil must help us understand three things: why evil occurs; why it often arises out of banal or everyday situations; and what we mean by evil. Using a wide variety of examples, he argues that evil occurs when internal, mental barriers against it break down.

      On Evil
    • 2003

      Philosophy in Practice

      An Introduction to the Main Questions

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading
      4.2(25)Add rating

      This revised edition of a well-regarded introductory philosophy textbook offers updated content and insights, making it a valuable resource for newcomers to the subject. It explores fundamental philosophical concepts and encourages critical thinking through engaging discussions and examples. The book is designed to make complex ideas accessible, providing a solid foundation for understanding various philosophical theories and their relevance to contemporary issues.

      Philosophy in Practice