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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James Rachels (1941-2003) var professor i filosofi ved University of Alabama i Birmingham, Alabama. Han skrev The End of Life: Euthanasia and Morality (1986), Created from Animals: The Moral Implications of Darwinism (1990), Can Ethics Provide Answers? (1997), Problems from Philosophy (2005) og The Legacy of Socrates (2006). Stuart Rachels er førsteamanuensis i filosofi ved University of Alabama. Han er tidligere sjakkmester i USA og såkalt Life Master i bridge, og han var redaktør for fjerde utgave av The Right Thing to Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy (utgitt 2006 - i de foregående utgavene stod James Rachels som redaktør). Hans vitenskapelige artikler er publisert i en rekke tidsskrifter.

<i>The Elements of Moral Philosophy</i> 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.<br><br>Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect (R) is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following:<br><br>* SmartBook (R) - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content.<br>* Access to your instructor's homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course.<br>* Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement.<br>* The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping.<br><br>Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html

The Elements of Moral Philosophy 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.

Now in its eighth edition, James Rachels' and Stuart Rachels' The Right Thing to Do: Readings in Moral Philosophy continues its legacy of providing students a diverse collection of thought-provoking essays from historical and contemporary perspectives. Introductory essays by James Rachels and foundational readings in moral theory provide a base from which students can engage with the updated selection of essays on pressing issues.New to the Eighth Edition:From gun rights to the opioid crisis to racial equality, these new essays bring questions of moral philosophy into the daily lives of today's students.1. A Death at Penn State, by Caitlin Flanagan2. The Opioid Crisis, As Lived in West Virginia, by Margaret Talbot3. Is Doping Wrong?, by Peter Singer4. The Case for Reparations, by Ta-Nehisi Coates5. Why Guns Shouldn't Be Outlawed, by Michael Huemer6. Is Taxation Theft?, by Michael Huemer7. Letting Go: What Should Medicine Do When It Can't Save Your Life?, by Atul Gawande8. The Meaning of Life, by Richard Taylor

Traditionally, the subject of adolescent development has been explored using a stage based approach, often with an emphasis on the potential risks and problems of adolescence. Taking a different approach, in this book the authors draw upon a wealth of research to examine the period of development from adolescence to adulthood from a dynamic systems perspective; investigating multi-facetted, multi-variable explanations surrounding the transitions and consequent transformations that occur in young peoples' lives, as they change from teenagers to young adults.The book considers the social institutions, interactions, contexts and relationships that influence each other, and young people, during developmental transitions.Topics covered include:dynamic systems theory in developmental and social psychology adolescents in social contextscompliments, lies and other social skills school, university and labour market transition adolescent health in a lifespan contextfamily dynamics.Development from Adolescence to Early Adulthood will be key reading for academics, researchers and postgraduate students in the field of developmental psychology, as well as clinicians and policy makers working with young people.

Emily Dickinson, Lucille Clifton, Rachel Carson, and Gretel Ehrlich: They hail from different regions, employ widely divergent writing styles, and are not known primarily as nature writers. Yet in Shorewords, Susan A. C. Rosen has compiled an imaginative and beautifully balanced anthology of selections from these and more than forty other important writers connected by their love for the coastline. Edna St. Vincent Millay's "Low Tide," E. Annie Proulx's "Cast Away," Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Naomi," and Ursula Le Guin's "Text" are among the diverse pieces that reveal the writers' common fascination with the people and places at water's edge. Organized thematically, Shorewords reflects women's experiences of living along the coast through a wide range of material, including short fiction, poetry, and excerpts from novels and memoirs. All reveal the rich response to shorelines women writers have expressed--and continue to express--in poetry and prose.Includes: Jennifer Ackerman * Nancy Allen * Gloria Anzaldua * Kerry Neville Bakken * Dorothy Balano * Andrea Barrett * Doris Betts * Kate Braverman * Mary Louisa Burtch Brewster * Mary Parker Buckles * Rachel L. Carson * Kate Chopin * Amy Clampitt * Lucille Sayles Clifton * Wanda Coleman * Rebecca Blaine Harding Davis * Jan DeBlieu * Emily Dickinson * Joan Didion * Annie Dillard * Gretel Ehrlich * Anita Endrezze * Diane P. Freedman * Tess Gallagher * Susan Glaspell * Mary Hood * Cynthia Huntington * Sarah Orne Jewett * Mary Karr * Susan Kenney * Carolyn Kizer * Ursula K. Le Guin * Denise Levertov * Anne Morrow Lindbergh * Nancy Lord * Sandra McPherson * Edna St. Vincent Millay * Marianne Moore * Ruth Moore * Sena Jeter Naslund * Gloria Naylor * Mary Oliver * Elizabeth Stuart Phelps * E. Annie Proulx * May Sarton * Elizabeth Spencer * Harriet Beecher Stowe * May Swenson * Sara Teasdale * Celia Thaxter

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RANDOM AND MURDERABILIA, a tense and gripping crime novel set in the dark underbelly of Glasgow. A young man enters the culverted remains of an ancient Glasgow stream, looking for thrills. Deep below the city, it is decaying and claustrophobic and gets more so with every step. As the ceiling lowers to no more than a couple of feet above the ground, the man finds his path blocked by another person. Someone with his throat cut. As DS Rachel Narey leads the official investigation, photographer Tony Winter follows a lead of his own, through the shadowy world of urbexers, people who pursue a dangerous and illegal hobby, a world that Winter knows more about than he lets on. And it soon becomes clear that the murderer has killed before, and has no qualms about doing so again.'A tense torch-lit trek through a hidden city you never knew existed' Christopher Brookmyre Brilliant crime fiction for fans of Stuart MacBride and Ian Rankin, Craig Robertson's debut thriller Random was shortlisted for the CWA New Blood Dagger. Praise for Craig Robertson: 'Robertson is doing for Glasgow what Rankin did for Edinburgh' Mirror 'I can't recommend this book highly enough' MARTINA COLE 'Brace yourself to be horrified and hooked' EVA DOLAN 'Fantastic characterisation, great plotting, page-turning and gripping. The best kind of intelligent and moving crime fiction writing' LUCA VESTE 'Really enjoyed Murderabilia - disturbing, inventive, and powerfully and stylishly written. Recommended' STEVE MOSBY 'A great murder mystery witha brilliantly realised setting and deftly painted characters' JAMES OSWALD 'Takes a spine-tingling setting and an original storyline and adds something more' Scottish Daily Record 'A perfectly constrcuted police procedural with real psychological depth' Crimefictionlover

Showcasing the work of more than 200 women writers of African descent, this major international collection celebrates their contributions to literature and international culture.

Ari Abrams has always been fascinated by the weather, and she loves almost everything about her job as a TV meteorologist. Her boss, legendary Seattle weatherwoman Torrance Hale, is too distracted by her tempestuous relationship with her ex-husband, the station’s news director, to give Ari the mentorship she wants. Ari, who runs on sunshine and optimism, is at her wits’ end. The only person who seems to understand how she feels is sweet but reserved sports reporter Russell Barringer. In the aftermath of a disastrous holiday party, Ari and Russell decide to team up to solve their bosses’ relationship issues. Between secret gifts and double dates, they start nudging their bosses back together. But their well-meaning meddling backfires when the real chemistry builds between Ari and Russell. Working closely with Russell means allowing him to get to know parts of herself that Ari keeps hidden from everyone. Will he be able to embrace her dark clouds as well as her clear skies? A TV meteorologist and a sports reporter scheme to reunite their divorced bosses with unforecasted results in this charming romantic comedy from the author of The Ex Talk.

<p><b><i></i>'A</b><b> refreshing romance with a strong sense of setting and a charismatic cast. Readers will fall in love right alongside Grace and Noah' <i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br><br><b>A </b><b>frothy, effervescent </b><b>enemies-to-lovers rom com from sparkling romance author Sophie Sullivan.</b><b></b><br><br><b>Readers are loving <i>How to Love Your Neighbour!</i></b><br><b><br><i>'</i>I really enjoyed and absolutely tore through <i>How To Love Your Neighbour</i>, what a fab book to start 2022 with'<br><br>'A great story, loveable characters and a good narrative'<br><br>'Funny, uplifting, true to life, relatable, and cheerful'</b><br><br><b>.......................................................................................</b><br><br><b>Interior Design School? Check. </b><br> <b>Cute house to fix up? Check.</b><b><br> Sexy nemesis neighbour? Check. Unfortunately.</b><br><br> Grace Travis has it all figured out. She'll finish her degree, get her dream job and, most importantly, she'll find a place where she can truly belong, something she never had growing up. So when the opportunity to fix up and live in a little house on the beach presents itself, Grace can finally see her plan coming together...until a problem named Noah moves in next door.<br><br> Real estate developer Noah Jansen knows when he's found something special. Somewhere he could even call home. Except <i>his</i> plan involves taking over the house next door - Grace's new home.<br><br> Everyone knows you should love your neighbour, but that's easier said than done. <br><br> And Grace and Noah are about to find out just how thin the line is between love and hate...<br><b>.......................................................................................</b><br><b><br>Praise for Sophie Sullivan!</b><br><br><b>'Once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down' Lyssa Kay Adams</b><br><b><br>'Impossible to read without smiling - escapist romantic comedy at its finest' Lauren Layne<br><br></b><b>'A funny, sweet rom com from a fresh, sparkling new voice' Andie J. Christopher</b><br><br><b>'A lovely, endearing romance that made me yearn for a little beach house to fix up. Sophie Sullivan's writing feels like a warm hug' Rachel Lynn Solomon<br><br><i>'</i>This is a Hallmark movie in book form' Helen Hoang</b></p>

'A scholarly, compassionate and courageous examination of a subject that’s sparked an unhelpful civil war within the LGBTQ community. Unlike those of her online counterparts, Joyce’s arguments are well researched, soundly made and avoid the toxicity that mars so much conversation on this topic.’ ― Observer, Books of the Year ‘A frighteningly necessary book: well-written, thoroughly-researched, passionate and very brave.’ -- Richard Dawkins ‘A courageous, intelligent and important work, rooted in good science and common sense.’ -- Jenni Murray 'I'm off the fence...This rigorous and brave book nails the absurd idea that sex is just a “social construct”' -- David Aaronovitch, The Times 'A superlative critical analysis...With this fact-filled, humane, and brave book, a grown-up has entered the room.' -- The Telegraph 'Reasonable, methodical, sane, and utterly unintimidated by extremist orthodoxy, Trans is also a riveting read.' -- Lionel Shriver ‘Thank goodness for Helen Joyce… Trans is a searing and at times devastating analysis of an ideological shift that has had a profound influence on many institutions in the West… With the rigour of an investigative journalist, she looks at the history of the trans movement over the past century.’ -- Christina Patterson, Sunday Times 'A tour de force. With a fine eye for detail, she brings all the elements of gender ideology together with clarity and precision...simply a must-read' -- Evening Standard ‘anyone wanting to understand how transgender rights became such a flashpoint in identity politics – and why a generation of feminists is so determined to stand its ground – should start here with this polemical book by Helen Joyce.’ -- Patrick Maguire ― Times, Books of the Year 2021 'An intelligent, thorough rejoinder to an idea that has swept across much of the liberal world seemingly overnight. Even those outraged by Joyce’s positions would benefit from understanding them...Open conversation about such fraught issues is the only realistic path forward.' -- Jesse Singal, New York Times 'A passionate defence' ― Financial Times

Romy Hall is at the start of two consecutive life sentences, plus six years, at Stanville Women's Correctional Facility. Outside is the world from which she has been permanently severed: the San Francisco of her youth, changed almost beyond recognition. The Mars Room strip club where she once gave lap dances for a living. And her seven-year-old son, Jackson, now in the care of Romy's estranged mother. Inside is a new reality to adapt to: thousands of women hustling for the bare essentials needed to survive. The relentlessly deadpan absurdities of institutional living, which Kushner details with humour and precision. Daily acts of violence by guards and prisoners alike. Allegiances formed over liquor brewed in socks, and stories shared through sewage pipes. Romy sees the future stretch out ahead of her in a long, unwavering line - until news from outside brings a ferocious urgency to her existence, challenging her to escape her own destiny and culminating in a climax of almost unbearable intensity. Through Romy - and through a cast of astonishing characters populating Mars Room - Rachel Kushner presents not just a bold and unsentimental panorama of life on the margins of contemporary America, but an excoriating attack on the prison-industrial complex.

Lucy is looking for a fresh start. Sam is in search of his past. But what they both need most might turn out to be each other... The picturesque village of Westfield is about to welcome some new residents. Sam has transferred from London to the local Fire Brigade, but his move has more to it than a desire to escape city life. There are answers Sam needs to find and the village is the place to look. Lucy is at the end of her tether. Between her marriage falling apart and single-handedly dealing with her son's special needs, Lucy knows something needs to change. Could Westfield be the new beginning she needs? A heart-warming, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Heidi Swain! ******************************** Readers LOVE The Fire House on Honeysuckle Street: `Amazing from the first page. I really didn't want to put it down... Amazingly well written and full of humour... Brilliant... Worth far more than five stars... Fantastic book from the first word.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars `Had my heart brimming with love for the characters... Simply brilliant... The emotions overflowed and the book made me extremely happy.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars `Absolutely lovely... I think I'm in love with Sam myself... Wonderful characters, lovely chemistry, read this in one sitting.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars `I enjoyed this book so much! Rachel's humour is spot on.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Starting Medical School can be incredibly daunting, and the transition to being a medical student can be enormously challenging. Medical School at a Glance is an accessible guide to help give you confidence and to gain a running start to your medical school training. Covering core areas such as medical training, developing effective learning strategies, understanding common principles, learning how to behave in the clinical setting and how to interact with patients and peers, this book will help to demystify the process and prepare you as you embark on your medical career. Providing an insider s view of useful information to build a solid basic foundation for your learning, Medical School at a Glance is essential for those considering studying medicine or are in their first years of study.

In a Minute, Mama Bear is the first book in a new series from Rachel Bright, creator of the popular Love Monster series. In this heartwarming story, Mama Bear is ready to start her busy day, but toddler Bella is lagging behind. There are errands to do, classes to get to, and lots more. Mama is raring to go. And Bella is . . . moving . . . very . . . slowly. Finally, Mama Bear decides to throw the to-do list out the window and spend the day playing and relaxing with Bella Bear. In this warm and relatable story about a day in the life of a mother and young child, we see that sometimes when things don't go as planned, that's when the most fun happens.

Written by an experienced lawyer, the Short &amp; Happy Guide to Business Contracts explains everyday contract terms and makes them easy to understand. This book is the first of its kind to reveal exactly how practitioners review and mark up contracts from start to finish. Short &amp; Happy focuses on understanding how contracts are negotiated in the real world.

Taking a different approach to relationships, this book shows how acclaimed business and marketing techniques can jump-start your dating life. Its simple, practical 15-point plan is designed to find your love match in 12 to 18 months. The author explains: how to excel in selling yourself; why home is a four-letter word; the secret to looking your personal best; why it's all about losing the attitude, not the pounds; why it's not what makes you great, it's what makes you different that counts. This is not a book about changing you, it's about changing what you do, from the smallest things - such as where you drink your morning coffee - you can make a big difference in finding The One.