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Stefano Predelli comes to the defence of the traditional 'formal' approach to natural-language semantics, arguing that it has been misrepresented not only by its critics, but also by its foremost defenders. Contexts will make invigorating reading for all philosophers of language and many linguists....

Navigating the New International Politics of DiversityUsing an innovative blend of political theory, international law, and studies on        the sociological and geo-political foundations of minority rights, this landmark        publication will set the debate on the likely future of the international politics        of diversity....

Boundaries and Knowledge in ActionManagement consultants are typically seen as key mediators in the flow of        management ideas. And yet little is known about exactly what happens when they work        together with clients, behind closed doors in consulting projects. Do they really        innovate or simply legitimate existing knowledge? This...

This program has at its foundation the use of ritual prevention and prolonged        actual and imaginable exposure exercises. Therapists will learn the best methods for        assessing OCD and formulating a treatment program tailored to their client's        particular OCD symptoms. Sample lists of exposure items are provided for fear...

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From vast termite mounds, to elaborate birds nests, delicate shells, and deadly spiders' traps, the constructions of the animal world can amaze and at times humble our own engineering and technology. Mike Hansell reveals the biology behind animal architecture - showing how small brains have evolved to produce complex and beautiful structures....