The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Intelligent Design

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Intelligent Design

Author: Christopher Carlisle

Publisher: Alpha Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9781592575558

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Not since the original Scopes Monkey Trial has there been such a hot issue in American education as the current controversy surrounding teaching Intelligent Design in our schools. Should it get equal treatment alongside Evolution and traditional scientific findings? Should it replace traditional science? What is Intelligent Design anyway? What are its history and its tenants? How does it differ from the traditional teachings? Why are educators and parents up in arms across the nation? The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Intelligent Designanswers all the questions. Written by an expert in the field of religion and science, it is the first book to present a completely objective overview such issues as: How to do Intelligent Design and traditional science differ? How are they the same? What is the relationship between Intelligent Design and Creationism? What exactly is the current controversy? Why are the American courts involved? How is Intelligent Design perceived by Christian fundamentalists?


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Intelligent Design

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Intelligent Design

Author: Christopher Carlisle, M.Div

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-12-05

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 1436294142

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An objective overview of the biggest controversy in American education. Intelligent Design is one of the hottest issues facing parents and educators to day, but it can be hard to separate the facts from the heated rhetoric. This expert and objective guide gets to the bottom of the questions: What is Intelligent Design? Should it replace or complement traditional science? What's all the fuss about? * Explains the terms, the controversy, and the involvement of the American courts * Indispensable guide for concerned educators and parents * Written by an expert in the field


The Politically Incorrect Guide to Darwinism And Intelligent Design

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Darwinism And Intelligent Design

Author: Jonathan Wells

Publisher: Regnery Publishing

Published: 2006-08-01

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1596980133

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A non-technical analysis of the controversial culture war over Darwin versus intelligent design states that there is no irrefutable evidence supporting Darwinism, argues that Darwin-based theories that are taught in school are not fact-based, and reveals how scientists at major universities believe in intelligent design. Original.


Evolution, Creationism, and Intelligent Design

Evolution, Creationism, and Intelligent Design

Author: Allene S. Phy-Olsen

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2010-07-01

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 0313378428

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This work of historical exploration examines America's conflicts as it has attempted to maintain its founding principles of freedom of thought and separation of church and state, while nevertheless remaining the most traditionally religious of modern nations. Evolution, Creationism, and Intelligent Design offers a comprehensive, unbiased history of this controversial issue, as well as a balanced presentation of the arguments central to a debate that remains one of the most divisive in American society. Centered around the importance of the issue to education in both the sciences and humanities, the book's chief concern is the relevance of the debate to America's public schools. Beginning with an overview of the topic and its history, the book goes on to investigate Darwinism and the neo-Darwinian revolution as well as the applications of Darwinian theories in the social Darwinism and eugenics movements. It looks at theistic approaches to evolution; at arguments for and critiques of intelligent design; at religion, science, and the American courts; and at religion and science in the postmodern world. The two concluding sections, of special relevance to students are annotated listings of important personalities in the science-religion debate and an annotated bibliography.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Saudi Arabia

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Saudi Arabia

Author: Colin Wells

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9781592571130

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Some call it a friend to the U.S.; others a foe. Now get the facts on this complex and crucial nation. A detailed and comprehensive overview of this complex Middle Eastern country, this book covers Arabia's early history, the rise of the House of Saud, the discovery of Saudi oil, Islamic fundamentalism, day-to-day-life, and the country's connection to 9/11, as well as the country's future.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory

Author: Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 1101478845

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Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why


Designer Dogs

Designer Dogs

Author: Margaret H. Bonham

Publisher: Alpha Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9781592573691

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Are 'pure - breed' mixes such as yorkipoos or labradoodles really designer dogs? Do so - called 'designer breeds' - hybrids or mixes - actually produce dogs that are hypoallergenic or less temperamental? And are they worth the exorbitant prices - often $2,000 or more for a designer puppy?! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designer Dogs answers these and many other questions. Cutting through the hype and explaining exactly where to find and what to look for in these unique cross breeds, this book helps even the inexperienced pet owner understand the difference between a crossbreed and a mutt.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated

The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated

Author: Kenneth Hite

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-07-07

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 110106028X

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History comes alive! Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated is a visually exciting and easy–to–understand alternative to boring textbooks. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time to witness these events and more: • The changing lives of the Native Americans • The abolishment of slavery • The achievement of suffrage • The scandals, wars, and assassinations of the twentieth century • America's famous and infamous historical figures


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cold Calling

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cold Calling

Author: Keith Rosen MCC

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2004-08-03

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1440696195

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Does this sound familiar? “If I could get in front of the prospect, the rest of the selling process becomes easier. It’s just getting in front of them that’s the challenge.” The fact is most cold calling efforts are doomed from the start. Salespeople lose sales not due to a lack of effort, but because they lack a prospecting system they are comfortable with and can trust to generate greater, consistent results. If you are prospecting the same way you have been for the last several years (including the “calling to check in, touch base or follow-up” approach) or haven’t been prospecting at all, you’re simply making it easier for your competition to take away the new business you are working so hard to earn. So, if you love to sell but hate (or don’t like) to prospect, this book is your opportunity to maximize your cold calling potential and boost your income by learning how to get in front of the right prospects in less time and create greater selling opportunities without the fear, pressure or anxiety associated with cold calling. This Complete Idiot’s Guide® will show you how to: • Utilize the seven steps to a permission-based cold calling conversation so that you don’t have to push your presentation and hope there’s a fit. • Create winning voice mail messages that will ensure more return calls. • Develop your MVP (Most Valuable Proposition) that separates you from your competition. • Craft the Compelling Reasons that would motivate a prospect to speak with you. • Prevent and defuse initial objections, such as “I'm not interested,” “We don't have any money now,” or “Call me back later.” • Design your own step-by-step prospecting and follow-up system that runs on autopilot and is aligned with your selling philosophy, strengths, objectives, and natural talents rather than taking the generic, “one size fits all” approach. • Develop the right questions and uncover new selling opportunities in seconds so that you can stop wasting precious time on the wrong prospects.