Set in Monterey, this installment follows the Birch kids as they embark on new adventures filled with sea otters, mysteries, and danger. The seaside backdrop enhances the excitement as the siblings navigate challenges and uncover secrets, promising an engaging tale for young readers.
A young girl embarks on an adventurous quest to return a magic horse to its homeland in Afghanistan, showcasing her determination and bravery. Along the way, she receives support from friends as they confront villains and ancient adversaries. Rich in cultural details, the narrative weaves in fascinating facts about Afghanistan and its people, enhancing the journey with historical context and vibrant imagery.
In their second adventure, the Birch kids confront an evil sorcerer intent on wreaking havoc in their new hometown. As they navigate the challenges posed by this malevolent force, the stakes rise, and they must determine whether they can protect the townsfolk from impending doom or if they have taken on more than they can handle.
Almost every hour of every day, people will try to change your mind -- and they don't want you to notice, because none of it consists in giving you good reasons. You are nudged, anchored, and incentivized. Products are designed with the help of neuromarketing to appeal to unconscious minds; the taste of food is improved merely by brand association. Covert PR can start wars -- the emotional testimony of fifteen year-old Nayirah which helped the case for the first Gulf War was assembled by PR firm Hill and Knowlton. Book covers adorned with favorable quotes are a powerful 'social proof', whether the quotes are real or bogus. These hidden techniques for changing our minds are everywhere, once we know how to spot them. Philosopher James Garvey presents not just a requiem for rationality, but a call to think again about the way we think now.
Young detectives Sam, Patrick, and William Birch embark on thrilling adventures in the quaint village of Vermilion, Ohio, located by Lake Erie. As they explore their surroundings, they encounter pirates, sea creatures, and unexpected surprises, making for an engaging series filled with mystery and excitement.
The Story of Philosophy sees philosophy for what it is: a passionate, exhilarating quest for human understanding that cannot be reduced to dry categories or simple definitions. It's a story with plot twists, a murder, accidental discoveries, disastrous love affairs, geniuses, idiots, monks, and vagabonds. At the heart of it all are the ideas and obsessions that have captured great thinkers from the very beginning. Packed with intriguing anecdotes and fascinating detail, James Garvey and Jeremy Stangroom bring us face to face with the most important philosophers in western history. Rigorous, refreshingly free of academic jargon, and highly accessible, this is the ideal introduction for anyone who wants to gain a new perspective on philosophy's biggest thoughts. This paperback book has 419 pages and measures: 19.7 x 12.8 x 2.6cm.
Climate change is an issue at the heart of international public debate today - this book explores the philosophical implications of and for this hugely topical contemporary debate.