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.

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.

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.

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

A comprehensive reference for writers of mysteries, thrillers, action/adventure, true crime, police procedurals, romantic suspense, and psychological mysteries--whether novels or scripts--covering numerous aspects of crime, outlining general rules of thumb, as well as specific policies and procedures of various law enforcement agencies. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Annotated bibliography of bibliographys in the field of library science published between about 1550 and 1965.