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Understanding John Locke is the second book in a series of books on the classical philosophers. Other books in the Smart Student's Guide series are: Understanding Plato: The Socratic Dialogues and the Republic; and Understanding John Stuart Mill: Utilitarianism and On Liberty. The series is designed for beginning and intermediate philosophy students who would like more depth than they would ordinarily get from books that only give outlines of the philosopher's thoughts and theories. At the same time, the books do not delve so deeply and critically into the philosopher's ideas that they ...

How to Study Poker is the first of its kind: a poker book that teaches you how to work out poker strategies for yourself on and off the felt. It's intended for No Limit Hold'em players, both live and online, who want to improve their poker game and are willing to put in the time necessary to learn the skills that will propel them through poker's ranks.

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Study Strategies to Make Learning Stick Karen Tui Boyes is leading the revolution of assisting students to learn, teachers to teach and advancing anyone’s ability to understand the information needed to pass exams. Karen has presented her workshops across five continents, to more than 200,000 audience members, and countless schools. Her Study Skills methods help with exam preparation by teaching simple but strategic learning skills. You’ll discover easy ways to: + Incorporate individual learning styles for any kind of test preparation – from drivers license to medical exams; + Be ...

Understanding Plato is the first book in a series on classical philosophers. It contains a complete discussion of four of the early Socratic dialogues (Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno) and Plato's longer and more famous work, The Republic. The series is designed for beginning and intermediate philosophy students who would like more depth than they would ordinarily get from books that give only outlines of the philosopher's thoughts and theories. Each book in the series focuses on both content and philosophical method. Each chapter breaks down the arguments of the philosopher into ...

Thomas Hobbes' 17th century book Leviathan has been called "the greatest single work of political thought in the English language.” But it is not the most accessible work. Beginning philosophy students continue to struggle with Hobbes' old-English words and prose style.. Professor Laurence Houlgate's guide to Leviathan solves these problems by organizing each chapter into short sections while using contemporary examples and prose to explain the more difficult arguments and ideas. The result is an understandable student guide to Hobbes' Leviathan. Houlgate also provides two chapters ...

Most players study poker. Few actually train for it. You've watched the videos. Read the books. Maybe even taken notes. But somehow your win rate hasn't moved, and the gap between "I know that" and "I did that at the table" keeps costing you money. Action Poker closes that gap. This isn't a strategy dump you read once and shelve. It's a deliberate-practice system built for players who want to turn book knowledge into table-ready instinct, hand after hand, session after session.

An approachable guide to being an informed, compassionate, and socially conscious person today—from discussions of race, gender, and sexual orientation to disability, class, and beyond—from critically-acclaimed historian, educator, and author Blair Imani. We live in a time where it has never...

This philosophy study guide for Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy is the seventh book in the Smart Student's Guides to Philosophical Classics series. Like the other books in the series, it is much more than an outline or a set of notes and flash cards. It is a book for students who are serious about understanding and thinking critically about one of the most consequential books ever written in the history of philosophy. Part I of the book is a chapter-by-chapter explanation of Descartes/ ideas and theories. It is presented in a way that makes it much easier for a beginning ...

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Turn NCLEX Anxiety Into Clinical Confidence With a Clear, Proven Study System Are you practicing NCLEX questions every day but still struggling with prioritization and Next Generation case studies? Do you feel that, despite using different NCLEX study guides, you still lack a clear strategy to pass with real clinical confidence? You study nursing fundamentals and complete NCLEX practice questions, yet a single prioritization or Next Generation case study still shakes your clinical reasoning. The fear of failing the NCLEX RN and realizing your study strategy was not enough grows every day. ...

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TOEFL iBT Score Builder Command Center 2026–2027 is a clear, practical audiobook for students who want to build confidence, improve their study routine, and prepare for TOEFL Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing with more structure. This audiobook is designed for test takers who feel overwhelmed, confused, or unsure where to begin. Instead of random studying, it gives you a focused command-center approach with smart study plans, test-day strategies, skill-building guidance, and practical ways to improve performance step by step.

Understanding John Stuart Mill is the third book in a series of philosophy study guides to the classics of philosophy. The series is designed for beginning and intermediate philosophy students who would like more depth than they would ordinarily get from "Notes" books that only give outlines of the philosopher's thoughts and theories. At the same time, the Smart Student's books are not scholarly monographs designed for graduate students and professors. Understanding John Stuart Mill focuses on both content and philosophical method in the sections on Mill's famous Utilitarianism and in his ...

In this six-session audio Bible study, bestselling author Gary Thomas draws on Jesus' example to teach us how to handle difficult relationships—and to help us discern when we should walk away. As Christians, we may feel that imitating Christ's love means we must always meet the needs of...

There are only a few books that have made a significant change in political society. There are even fewer books that inspired a revolution. But in 1789, 11 years after his death, Jean-Jacques Rousseau's The Social Contract did just that. The Social Contract became the Bible of the French Revolution. From Rousseau’s opening words “Man is born free but is everywhere in chains” to his call for a government “by the people,” he risked his life and reputation by challenging the existing political order to return to the terms of the social contract and restore civil liberty. ...

This book is fourth in a series of books devoted to helping students understand some of the great works in ethics, social and political philosophy. It has been said that Kant's Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals "is the single most important work in modern moral philosophy" (Henry Allison). It is also one of the most difficult books to comprehend, especially for beginning philosophy students. Understanding Immanuel Kant makes Kant accessible to students while at the same time showing why his writings have had such a powerful influence on philosophical ethics. Professor Houlgate's book ...

Five minutes can change the direction of your day. Life is full before your feet hit the floor. Appointments, emails, family needs, unfinished tasks — and thoughts that refuse to slow down. Finding time with God can start to feel like one more thing you're failing to fit in. 5 Minutes With God offers a gentler way forward. This 365-day devotional was written for busy women who want real connection with God, not another item on an already-full to-do list. Each daily reading pairs a short passage of Scripture with a practical, honest reflection and a simple prayer — designed to meet you ...