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The Best I Saw in Chess

Games, Stories and Instruction from an Alabama Prodigy Who Became U.S. Champion

By: Stuart Rachels

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The Best I Saw in Chess

Games, Stories and Instruction from an Alabama Prodigy Who Became U.S. Champion

By: Stuart Rachels

At the U.S. Championship in 1989, Stuart Rachels seemed bound for the cellar. Ranked last and holding no IM norms, the 20-year-old amateur from Alabama was expected to get waxed by the American top GMs of the day that included Seirawan, Gulko, Dzindzichashvili, deFirmian, Benjamin and Browne. Instead, Rachels pulled off a gigantic upset and became the youngest U.S. Champion since Bobby Fischer. Three years later he retired from competitive chess, but he never stopped following the game. In this wide-ranging, elegantly written, and highly personal memoir, Stuart Rachels passes on his knowledge of chess. Included are his duels against legends such as Kasparov, Anand, Spassky, Ivanchuk, Gelfand and Miles, but the heart of the book is the explanation of chess ideas interwoven with his captivating stories. There are chapters on tactics, endings, blunders, middlegames, cheating incidents, and even on how to combat that rotten opening, the Réti. Rachels offers a complete and entertaining course in chess strategy. At the back are listed 110 principles of play—bits of wisdom that arise naturally in the book’s 24 chapters. Every chess player will find it difficult to put this sparkling book down. As a bonus, it will make you a better player.

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New In Chess

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9056918826

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Problems from Philosophy

An Introductory Text

By: James Rachels,Stuart Rachels

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Problems from Philosophy

An Introductory Text

By: James Rachels,Stuart Rachels

Problems from Philosophy is an introductory text organized around the great philosophical problems―the existence of God, the nature of the mind, human freedom, the limits of knowledge, and the truth about ethics. It begins by reflecting on the life of the first great philosopher, Socrates. Then it takes up the fundamental question of whether God exists. Next comes a discussion of death and the soul, which leads to a chapter about persons. The later chapters consider whether objective knowledge is possible in science and ethics. Problems from Philosophy represents the final work of philosopher James Rachels. In it, he brings the same liveliness and clarity to the introduction of philosophy present in his many other best-selling texts. Problems from Philosophy has been revised by James Rachels’ son Stuart, who has carefully refined his father’s work to further strengthen its clarity and accessibility. The fourth edition features revisions on discussions of free will, artificial intelligence, idealism, and Kantian ethics.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538149591

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The Best I Saw in Chess

Games, Stories and Instruction from an Alabama Prodigy Who Became U.S. Champion

By: Stuart Rachels

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Games, Stories and Instruction from an Alabama Prodigy Who Became U.S. Champion

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The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7e

By: James Rachels,Stuart Rachels

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The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7e

By: James Rachels,Stuart Rachels

Firmly established as the standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics, James Rachels and Stuart Rachels’ The Elements of Moral Philosophy introduces readers to major moral concepts and theories through eloquent explanations and compelling, thought-provoking discussions.

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McGraw Hill

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0077147987

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The Legacy of Socrates

Essays in Moral Philosophy

By: James Rachels

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The Legacy of Socrates

Essays in Moral Philosophy

By: James Rachels

James Rachels's philosophical writings address key questions of contemporary life and the classic dilemmas of moral philosophy. A leading figure in the development of applied ethics, James Rachels became an influential and sometimes controversial thinker on issues concerning animal rights, euthanasia, bioethics, and moral objectivity. This final collection of James Rachels's work brings together fourteen essays that best summarize Rachels's philosophical positions. The essays also shed new light on the depth and breadth of Rachels's work and its importance for contemporary philosophy. Written in Rachels's characteristically lucid, literary prose, these essays address the relationship between morality and reason, the duty to relieve both human and animal suffering, the independence of morality from religion, the rejection of relativism and egoism, and the role of ethics in a democratic society. Rachels offers an argument for vegetarianism, examines a controversial case involving a surrogate mother, and speculates on the ethics of political killing. Other essays range from Rachels's interpretation of Nietzsche's philosophy to his appreciation of movies. Rachels was a strong believer in the ability of moral philosophy to improve our lives. This collection, which brings these important works together for the first time, is a testament to both the value of moral philosophy in understanding our world and the richness of Rachels's contributions to this understanding.

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Columbia University Press

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023113844X

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Accounting Ethics

By: Iris Stuart,Bruce Stuart,Lars J. T. Pedersen

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Accounting Ethics

By: Iris Stuart,Bruce Stuart,Lars J. T. Pedersen

Balancing both technical proficiency and ethical sensibility, Accounting Ethics provides a decision model approach to accounting, aiding both student comprehension and supporting the instructor in emphasizing the key elements of the decision process that shapes the technically and ethically competent professional accountant. Includes a decision model which guides students through the process of ethical decision making. Emphasizes the individual accountant’s decision making on both technical and ethical matters. Provides a focus on technical competencies and teaches students how to apply their knowledge through the provision of exercises and cases. Author team includes a blend of skills and experience: a philosopher, an accountant and an expert in business ethics. Strong pedagogical framework that includes study questions, review lists of chapter ‘take-ways’, and review checklists of key ideas. Provides an international perspective on fraud issues.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118542401

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9781118542408

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine

By: Dr. Stuart White,Timothy J. Baldwin

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Legal and Ethical Aspects of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine

By: Dr. Stuart White,Timothy J. Baldwin

A one-stop reference for all medical professionals who encounter ethicolegal problems during their management of patients.

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Cambridge University Press

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1841102091

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9781841102092

The Ethics Challenge in Public Service

A Problem-Solving Guide

By: Carol W. Lewis,Stuart C. Gilman

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The Ethics Challenge in Public Service

A Problem-Solving Guide

By: Carol W. Lewis,Stuart C. Gilman

This thoroughly revised and updated third edition of The Ethics Challenge in Public Service is the classic ethics text used in public management programs nationwide. It also serves as a valuable tool for public managers who work in a world that presents more ethical challenges every day. It contains a wealth of practical tools and strategies that public managers can use when making ethical choices in the ambiguous pressured world of public service. The book contains new material on topics including social networking, the use of apology, ethics as applied to public policy, working with elected officials, and more.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118228766

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9781118228760

Spaceships Over Glasgow

Mogwai, Mayhem and Misspent Youth

By: Stuart Braithwaite

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Spaceships Over Glasgow

Mogwai, Mayhem and Misspent Youth

By: Stuart Braithwaite

Born the son of Scotland's last telescope-maker, Stuart Braithwaite was perhaps always destined for a life of psychedelic adventuring on the furthest frontiers of noise in MOGWAI, one of the best loved and most ground-breaking post-rock bands of the past three decades. Modestly delinquent at school, Stuart developed an early appetite for 'alternative' music in what might arguably be described as its halcyon days, the late '80s. Discovering bands like Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, and Jesus and Mary Chain, and attending seminal gigs (often incongruously incognito as a young girl with long hair to compensate for his babyface features) by The Cure and Nirvana, Stuart compensated for his indifference to school work with a dedication to rock and roll . . . and of course the fledgling hedonism that comes with it. Spaceships Over Glasgow is a love song to live rock and roll; to the passionate abandon we've all felt in the crowd (and some of us, if lucky enough, from the stage) at a truly incendiary gig. It is also the story of a life lived on the edge; of the high-times and hazardous pit-stops of international touring with a band of misfits and miscreants.

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White Rabbit

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1474624154

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The Kidfixer Baby Book

An Easy-to-Use Guide to Your Baby's First Year

By: Dr. Stuart Altman

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The Kidfixer Baby Book

An Easy-to-Use Guide to Your Baby's First Year

By: Dr. Stuart Altman

IF BABIES CAME WITH A USER’S MANUAL–THIS WOULD BE IT! Here is a lifeline of reliable, reassuring information for those busy days and often sleepless nights from pregnancy through the first year. This trouble shooting, sanity-saving book covers more than five hundred topics–everything from allergies to zoster (commonly known as shingles)–and is filled with warm, comforting advice from an experienced pediatrician and father of two. Wondering about those little bumps or spots? Worried that your baby sleeps or eats too much (or too little)? Coping with colic? Concerned about teething? Confused about car seats, medications, vaccinations? Designed to console even the most stressed-out parents during the always challenging first twelve months, this essential guide includes • Guidelines for a healthy pregnancy (tip: limit fish and avoid peanut butter)–and what supplies to have on hand when baby arrives • Advice on choosing a pediatrician: three vital questions for the prenatal interview • The advantages (and disadvantages) of breast- and bottle-feeding, as well as time-tested tips on feeding schedules • Hints for getting through the night–and avoiding ineffective bedtime rituals, including the “Sneaky” and “Buddy” approaches • Crucial facts about shots, screening tests, and immunizations (yes, kids still do get whooping cough) • At-your-fingertips information on common illnesses, fevers, when to call the doctor, and what to do in an emergency • Special advice for working moms, single parents, adoptive parents, and parents of twins, triplets, and preemies Plus–handy checklists, growth charts, eye-catching diagrams, “Myths and Truths” about baby care, and Kidfixer FAQs–real questions from parents and Dr. Altman’s helpful advice

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Ballantine Books

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0812970179

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9780812970173

Realism and Anti-Realism

By: Stuart Brock,Edwin Mares

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Realism and Anti-Realism

By: Stuart Brock,Edwin Mares

There are a bewildering variety of ways the terms "realism" and "anti-realism" have been used in philosophy and furthermore the different uses of these terms are only loosely connected with one another. Rather than give a piecemeal map of this very diverse landscape, the authors focus on what they see as the core concept: realism about a particular domain is the view that there are facts or entities distinctive of that domain, and their existence and nature is in some important sense objective and mind-independent. The authors carefully set out and explain the different realist and anti-realist positions and arguments that occur in five key domains: science, ethics, mathematics, modality and fictional objects. For each area the authors examine the various styles of argument in support of and against realism and anti-realism, show how these different positions and arguments arise in very different domains, evaluate their success within these fields, and draw general conclusions about these assorted strategies. Error theory, fictionalism, non-cognitivism, relativism and response-dependence are taken as the most important positions in opposition to the realist and these are explored in depth. Suitable for advanced level undergraduates, the book offers readers a clear introduction to a subject central to much contemporary work in metaphysics, epistemology and philosophy of language.

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Routledge

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131749427X

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9781317494270

A Cup of Comfort Women of the Bible Devotional

Daily Reflections Inspired by Scripture's Most Beloved Heroines

By: James Stuart Bell,Susan B Townsend

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A Cup of Comfort Women of the Bible Devotional

Daily Reflections Inspired by Scripture's Most Beloved Heroines

By: James Stuart Bell,Susan B Townsend

The women of the Bible have been inspiring females for ages. Now these inspirational reflections have been collected in one place with this devotional. This beautifully packaged volume features twelve poignant stories for each month and a year’s worth of daily reflections. You will relate to how other women deal with life in relation to biblical women through stories, such as: Betty, who finds the wisdom she needs from Martha when she feels too busy and overwhelmed with life to take the time to talk with Jesus Susan, who lost her husband to colon cancer, turns to the example of Elizabeth by sharing in the joy of others who recover from the same type of cancer, instead of harboring resentment Love, motherhood, sadness, joy, grief—everything is explored by these contributors. The power of these biblical women will inspire you to call upon God’s love, help, and grace whenever needed.

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Simon and Schuster

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1440520232

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The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7e

By: James Rachels,Stuart Rachels

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By: James Rachels,Stuart Rachels

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McGraw Hill

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The Elements of Moral Philosophy

By: James Rachels,Stuart Rachels

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The Elements of Moral Philosophy

By: James Rachels,Stuart Rachels

The Elements of Moral Philosophy 9e by James Rachels and Stuart Rachels is a best-selling text for undergraduate courses in ethics. Thirteen thought-provoking chapters introduce readers to major moral concepts and theories in philosophy through clear, understandable explanations and compelling discussions. Chapters are written so that they may be read independently of one another thus providing greater flexibility for students and instructors.

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Problems from Philosophy

An Introductory Text

By: James Rachels,Stuart Rachels

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An Introductory Text

By: James Rachels,Stuart Rachels

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The Elements of Moral Philosophy

By: Stuart Rachels

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A best-selling text for undergraduate courses in ethics. Thirteen thought-provoking chapters introduce readers to major moral concepts and theories in philosophy through clear, understandable explanations and compelling discussions."-- Provided by publisher.

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The Best I Saw in Chess

The Best I Saw in Chess

Problems from Philosophy

Problems from Philosophy

The Best I Saw in Chess

The Best I Saw in Chess

The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7e

The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7e

The Legacy of Socrates

The Legacy of Socrates

Accounting Ethics

Accounting Ethics

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine

The Ethics Challenge in Public Service

The Ethics Challenge in Public Service

Spaceships Over Glasgow

Spaceships Over Glasgow

The Kidfixer Baby Book

The Kidfixer Baby Book

Realism and Anti-Realism

Realism and Anti-Realism

A Cup of Comfort Women of the Bible Devotional

A Cup of Comfort Women of the Bible Devotional

The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7e

The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7e

The Elements of Moral Philosophy

The Elements of Moral Philosophy

Problems from Philosophy

Problems from Philosophy

The Elements of Moral Philosophy

The Elements of Moral Philosophy

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