The Reference Book


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How do language and thought connect to things in the world? John Hawthorne and David Manley offer an original and ambitious treatment of the semantic phenomenon of reference and the cognitive phenomenon of singular thought, leading to a new unified account of definite and indefinite descriptions, names, and demonstratives.




The Usborne Book of Astronomy & Space


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This updated edition shows you the universe, using the latest amazing information from astronomers around the world, and space probes around the galaxy. This book includes practical information on home astronomy and buying and using equipment.




Statistical Bases of Reference Values in Laboratory Medicine


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Examining the strengths and limitations of various standards of accuracy in clinical laboratory analyses, this detailed reference presents an in-depth study of important theoretical and empirical issues concerning the description, collection, and application of reference values in laboratory medicine.







Every Manager's Desk Reference


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Every Desk Manager's Desk Reference is a handy how-to guide for maintaining and managing an office. Such topics include: * Stress management * Time management * Getting organized * Motivating people * Leadership * Organizational management basics * Hiring employees * Conducting job interviews * Improving employee performance * Conducting performance appraisals * Effective business presentations * Effective visuals * Effective meetings * Business writing




Selected Reference Books


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Power Distribution Planning Reference Book, Second Edition


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Providing more than twice the content of the original edition, this new edition is the premier source on the selection, development, and provision of safe, high-quality, and cost-effective electric utility distribution systems, and it promises vast improvements in system reliability and layout by spanning every aspect of system planning including load forecasting, scheduling, performance, and economics. Responding to the evolving needs of electric utilities, Power Distribution Planning Reference Book presents an abundance of real-world examples, procedural and managerial issues, and engineering and analytical methodologies that are crucial to efficient and enhanced system performance.







The Black American Reference Book


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Essays on all phases of Black America by the bestknown authorities in the field. Covers history, legal status, women, sports, the arts, religion, politics, youth, the protest movement, and the armed forces.




A Measuring Rod to Test Text Books, and Reference Books in Schools, Colleges and Libraries


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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.