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Philosophy (especially philosophy of language and philosophy of mind), science (especially linguistics and cognitive science), and common sense all sometimes make reference to propositions—understood as the things we believe and say, and the things which are (primarily) true or false. There is, however, no widespread agreement about what sorts of things these entities are. In New Thinking about Propositions, Jeffrey C. King, Scott Soames, and Jeff Speaks argue that commitment to propositions is indispensable, and that traditional accounts of propositions are inadequate. They each then defend their own views of the nature of propositions.

Full-color maps, photographs, and paintings illustrate a comprehensive reference guide to American history.

Bizarre, compelling, terrifying and authentic true crime stories of murder and mayhem. In these pages you will find a story about a tormented serial killer and how he resorted to cannibalism, a female celebrity''s fan who had an obsession to murder her, torture murders, crimes of passion, among many others—chilling crimes that could only be perpetrated by the twisted minds and gruesome obsessions of coldblooded killers, the stuff that horror movies and novels are made of, brought to you from the vault of bestselling true crime author and serial killer expert Gary C. King. There are 15 terrifying, heart-pounding stories in all, guaranteed to keep you awake and your doors locked as only King, the Master of True Crime, can write them!

This introductory text emphasises physical principles, rather than the mathematics. Each topic begins with a discussion of the physical characteristics of the motion or system. The mathematics is kept as clear as possible, and includes elegant mathematical descriptions where possible. Designed to provide a logical development of the subject, the book is divided into two sections, vibrations followed by waves. A particular feature is the inclusion of many examples, frequently drawn from everyday life, along with more cutting-edge ones. Each chapter includes problems ranging in difficulty from simple to challenging and includes hints for solving problems. Numerous worked examples included throughout the book.

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Alzheimer''s is not a laughing matter--or is it? The author dares to answer in the affirmative, combining nursing home hijinks with a plot that features stolen pigs and a love affair between a domestic sow and a wild boar. P.I. Kathy King and her partner, Dr. George Wallace, are hired to find out who rustled the pigs from three farms east of Sarasota, Florida. In the meantime, the mother of her parents'' next-door neighbor is moved to the Jesus Loves Me Nursing Home after running amok at an assisted living center. Kathy''s investigation is hitting a dead end until she uncovers a connection between the rustled pigs and the nursing home, where unruly Alzheimer''s patients are taught to play hand chimes. And what of Helga--the Hereford sow with the markings of a Viking goddess--who lusts to join the wild hogs? Senile in Sarasota completes the trilogy of comedy-mysteries set in Florida, preceded by Sixty in Sarasota and Sexy in Sarasota. In all three novels Mr. King displays an exceptional command of the English language and an outrageous sense of humor. Other novels by the author include The Young Balboas, a coming-of-age epic set in Panama in the 1950s; and The Rupture, a satire of the rapture, in which an extraterrestrial leads a revolt against the religions of Earth. Both Sixty in Sarasota and The Rupture have been Kindle best sellers.

Case Featured On Dateline and 48 Hours Divorce Is Violent. . . Darren Mack had it all. A beautiful home in Reno. A lovely wife. Three children. And a million-dollar business. Then his wife Charla filed for divorce, winning a large settlement in a heated courtroom battle. According to friends, Mack was "angry." They had no idea how far his fury would take him... Revenge Is Bloody. . . Over the next year, the rage only intensified. Finally, Darren Mack snapped, stabbing and killing his ex-wife in his condo. Hours later, he stalked and shot their divorce judge in broad daylight. Before the blood had even cooled and law enforcement could react, he fled to Mexico, eluding police hot on his trail. Justice Is Final. . . The case made headlines nationwide, propelled by lurid details of Mack''s wild "swinger" lifestyle, the shocking discovery of explosives in his apartment, and the chillingly prophetic remark made by his wife: "Someday he''s going to kill me. . ." Catching him was the hardest part. . . With 16 Pages Of Shocking Photos

Beautiful, beloved college sophomore Brianna Denison was home for the holidays in Reno, Nevada. After a long night out, she crashed on a friend''s couch. It would be the last time the child psychology major was seen alive. Her strangled body was found in a field nearly a month later. But Brianna was not the first victim of a murderer with a disturbing fetish, and the patience to search for his favorite prey--petite, vulnerable brunettes. In unflinching detail Gary C. King recounts the hunt for James Biela, an ex-Marine turned rapist and killer. The investigation would lead authorities to a maze of troubled relationships, crucial DNA evidence, and ultimately a death sentence--bringing this shocking true-life thriller to a chilling end. . . Praise For Gary C. King''s True Crime Books "A page?turner for true?crime fans." ??Vincent Bugliosi "Will leave you gasping." --Jack Olsen "Thorough, thoughtful, and unforgettable." ??Inside Detective magazine Includes 16 Pages Of Dramatic Photos

On September 17, 1998, police found Las Vegas gambling magnate Ted Binion lying dead on the floor of his palatial home, an empty bos of Xanax beside him. The police had been called by Binion''s live-in lover, Sandra Murphy, 23, a California girl who had been working in a Vegas strip club when Binion had first met her. At first it seemed it was a fatal drug overdose that killed the handsome multi-millionaire. But was it? A few days later, Binion''s "friend" Rick Tabish was arrested for trying to break into a vault where the eccentric millionaire had stored seven million dollars'' worth of silver bars and coins. Family members hired ex-homicide detective-turned-private investigator Tom Dillar to start digging into the case. Dillard turned over the evidence he collected to Las Vegas police. What they found led to Binion''s death being ruled a homicide and Murphy and Tabish''s arrest for murder. The state said they were greedy lovers who''d conspired to kill Binion before they could strike Murphy out of his will, while the defense claimed that his vengeful family was trying to railroad Murphy to keep her from inheriting her fair share of the estate. The two sides collided in court, amid lurid charges and countercharges of physical abuse, drug use and illicit passion, in what became the Southwest''s Murder Trial of the Century!

His Goal: To Kill An "Even Fifty" They called him "Uncle Willie." At night, Robert "Willie" Pickton visited the streets of Vancouver''s Downtown Eastside. The women he picked up never came back. . . His Methods: Rape And Torture For years, police built a long list of missing prostitutes, women at the edge of society. Some people claimed there was a serial killer. One detective lost his job for saying so. But investigators didn''t have a single body. . .until someone found a skull sawed in half. . . The Pig Farm Murders On land that had made his family millions, on a squalid pig farm near a school, a condo development and a Starbucks, Robert Pickton ran a house of horrors for decades. Friends, neighbors and community leaders came and went, while Pickton committed debauchery, torture, and bloodletting rivaling the worst on record. What he did to his victims was unspeakable. What he did to the bodies was unimaginable. How he got away with it is the most shocking crime of all. . .

A detailed look at the The Mohawk from their early history to the modern day.

Examines the life and times of Franklin Pierce, placing this president within his historical and cultural context, while at the same time focusing on the major events that occurred during each his administration.

A detailed look at the The Blackfeet from their early history to the modern day.

Examines the life and times of Herbert Hoover, placing this president within his historical and cultural context, while at the same time focusing on the major events that occurred during each his administration.

King formulates an account of the metaphysical nature of propositions, and explains what it is that binds together the constituents of structured propositions and imposes structure on them. Philosophers and graduate students with an interest in the philosophy of language and metaphysics will benefit from this book.

For most bills in American legislatures, the issue of turf—or which committee has jurisdiction over a bill—can make all the difference. Turf governs the flow and fate of all legislation. In this innovative study, David C. King explains how jurisdictional areas for committees are created and changed in Congress. Political scientists have long maintained that jurisdictions are relatively static, changing only at times of dramatic reforms. Not so, says King. Combining quantitative evidence with interviews and case studies, he shows how on-going turf wars make jurisdictions fluid. According to King, jurisdictional change stems both from legislators seeking electoral advantage and from nonpartisan House parliamentarians referring ambiguous bills to committees with the expertise to handle the issues. King brilliantly dissects the politics of turf grabbing and at the same time shows how parliamentarians have become institutional guardians of the legislative process. Original and insightful, Turf Wars will be valuable to those interested in congressional studies and American politics more generally.

"Provides comprehensive information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Nez Perce People"--Provided by publisher.

Information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Powhatan people.

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of the Monaco. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.

Follows the case of Kathy Marie Augustine, a controversial Nevada politician, who was murdered by her husband, Chaz Higgs, who saw her as his meal ticket until he could no longer take her domineering personality.

The highly regarded Cultures of the World ® series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition. As has always been true of these outstanding titles, an abundance of vibrant photographs-including those new to this edition-stimulate the imaginations of young readers as they travel the globe.

It’s important to learn about the U.S. presidents, butit’s even better to have fun while doing it. Have Fun withthe Presidents is filled with activities, recipes, games,puzzles, profiles, quotes, and fascinating facts, about all 42American presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush. You will learn all kinds of interesting things about thepresidents, their families, and the times in which they lived, butthis is much more than just a book of facts. The games andactivities in Have Fun with the Presidents will give you abetter understanding of each president’s importantcontributions, interesting hobbies, and unique personality. In Have Fun with the Presidents you will learn that Herbert Hoover and his wife spoke Chinese in the White House asa way of maintaining their privacy Dwight Eisenhower was an enthusiastic cook who loved grillingon the roof of the White House Two of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons managed to sneak a ponyinto a White House elevator so they could take it to their sickbrother’s bedroom George H.W. Bush hated broccoli so much he had it banned fromthe White House kitchen And much more!

The horrific, grisly true crime account of a child abuser, kidnapper, and serial killer from the bestselling author of An Almost Perfect Murder. Joseph Duncan had been convicted of raping and torturing a fourteen-year-old boy in Tacoma, Washington. On the Internet he proudly boasted of his perversions. But the system turned Duncan loose, and no one would stop him from committing an even more horrifying act . . . This time, he prepared meticulously. He chose his getaway car. He chose his murder weapon and loaded a video camera. Then, when he saw young Shasta and Dylan Groene playing outside their Idaho home, he struck—killing their mother and her boyfriend, and their older brother . . . and vanishing into the night with Shasta and Dylan. Detectives pored over the bloody murder scene. The FBI scrambled to find the children and the abductor. And even when Duncan was finally located, the story was not yet over: Dylan was still missing—and the depth of one man’s evil was still coming horribly to light . . . Please note: This ebook edition does not contain the photos found in the print edition.

"General overview for young readers of the Navajo people. Covers history, daily life, and beliefs. Contains recipe and craft"--Provided by publisher.

General overview for young readers of the Sioux people. Covers history, daily life, and beliefs. Contains a recipe and craft activity. Long before European explorers arrive, Native Americans lived throughout North and South America.

Provides information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Seminole people.

Discusses the history, daily life, customs, and belief of the Huron Indians.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Mozambique"--Provided by publisher.

General overview of the Ojibwe people covering their history, daily life and beliefs. Includes a recipe and craft.

The publication of this fully updated edition of A Dictionary of Genetics coincides with the hundredth anniversary of the introduction of the term genetics by William Bateson in 1906 at the Third International Conference on Genetics. Since then genetics has made tremendous advances in knowledge and technique and now occupies a pivotal position in the life sciences as the most powerful means for probing fundamental questions in cell biology, development, and evolution. The determination of sequences of complete genomes, the study of gene expression and genetic variation on a global scale, and the ability to rapidly amplify gene sequences and to achieve targeted gene disruptions are just some examples of major achievements in this field. Proliferation of new terms inevitably accompanies such remarkable progress. This new edition of the Dictionary addresses the needs of students, educators, and clinical geneticists for an authoritative and up-to-date reference work that not only defines the latest terms, but in most cases, also presents important ancillary encyclopedic information. A Dictionary of Genetics is unique in that it includes terms from a wide range of disciplines which now intertwine with genetics, including molecular biology, cell biology, medicine, botany, and evolutionary studies. Its 7,000 cross-referenced definitions are supported by an excellent collection of line drawings, tables, and chemical formulae. One-fifth of the Dictionary is devoted to six appendices to which the definitions are cross-referenced and which contain an extraordinary trove of supplementary information. This includes a chronology of important advances spanning the years 1590 to 2005, lists of useful internet sites and periodicals, a classification of living organisms into an evolutionary hierarchy, and a sample table of genome sizes and gene numbers. These features make A Dictionary of Genetics a lexicon unparalleled in the field. For the first time, the Dictionary is available on Oxford Reference Online (ORO): Premium Collection!