The remaining Pitaka or basket, the Abhidhamma - pitaka, adds little that is new to the canon, and contains little of
general reader interest.
Filled with fascinating facts and diagrams, it is written for a wide audience and will captivate
the general reader interested in climate issues, and will be a valuable teaching resource.
Not exact matches
The target audience is
interested general readers.
Granted, however, that biblical criticism is a legitimate, and even a useful, branch of scientific study, is it important for the
general reader, who has no particular
interest in matters of archaeology or ancient history?
This is a scholarly work and much of the discussion of texts and sources will be chiefly of
interest to specialists, but the
general reader can also benefit greatly from this careful reading of a personality and period decisive for the subsequent Christian story.
But if lacking in
interest for the
general readers, these dry, uninspired priestly directions are of very great importance to the student of India's religion.
But that it is
interesting to study, challenging to scholarship, and not without great
interest in many of its parts for the
general reader, there can be no doubt.
Armed with this insight, the
reader can detect the same dangers in our modern American
interest in Religion - in -
general.
Perhaps of least
interest to
general readers, of all the scriptures treated in this volume, are those of the Jain faith, simply because they are so monastic in character.
The Bible, therefore, is more
interested in particular legislation than with theories of law; it is not content to exhort the
reader to be kind and honest in
general but is concerned to say specifically what kindness and honesty mean.
But if the Vinaya - pitaka holds little
general -
reader interest, it is fundamental to an understanding of Buddhism, for the very genius of Buddhism, in its original form, was to take man out of the common life of the world and set him apart on the way to enlightenment, which was the end of all his seeking, for this meant escape from the wheel of birth.
The Vinaya - pitaka is wholly concerned with the monastic life and, as such, is of little
interest to the
general reader.
Chile, therapeutically available as cayenne, has an impressive history as an herbal remedy and a
general health aid, and we thought
readers would be
interested to know more about the health benefits of one of their favorite foods.
In Tiger Head, Snake Tails: China Today, How It Got There and Where it is Heading (Simon & Schuster, # 20), he writes for the
general,
interested reader.
She feeds the
interested nonspecialist
reader like myself lucid (and slightly heterodox) pocket accounts of Galileo's trial, of the relations between science and magic, of quantum physics and
general relativity theory and the gulf between them, of superstring theory and the current belief in ten dimensions — simplifying the complexities of 2500 years of history gracefully and without strain.
My
general rule is that if I can't make it
interesting and if it's not something I would share with the
readers anyway, I don't do it.
While it may not be of
interest to the hard - core fashion follower, it is very much of
interest to the
general reader, including students and others, on the edge of the fashion world.
Why Schools Matter may be of marginal
interest to
general readers, but it is an excellent book based on a study of unprecedented sophistication and quality.
9 - 12) Standard 1: Demonstrates competence in the
general skills and strategies of the writing process; Benchmark: Writes compositions that are focused for different audiences (e.g., includes explanations and definitions according to the audience's knowledge of the topic, adjusts formality of style, considers
interests of potential
readers).
CERI certifications are designed for
general education professionals
interested in preventing reading failure and advancing off - track
readers and for those professionals who provide targeted, remedial reading interventions to
readers with profiles characteristic of, or
readers identified with, Dyslexia.
We'd like to share what we presented because it encapsulates technologies that will impact / affect the future of mobile learning and learning in
general,
readers of this blog will probably find it of special
interest.
On iBooks and digital publishing Unfortunately there's not too much on this topic — which admittedly is of little
interest to the
general reader.
In addition to reviews, the Adult Books section includes columns and special features of
interest to both
readers» - advisory librarians and
general readers.
Appearing with the statement is a symbol denoting primary use or appeal: YA, for those books of
general YA
interest; YA / C, for books of curriculum use; YA / S, for books that will appeal most to teens with a special
interest in a specific subject; and YA / M, for books most suitable for mature young adult
readers of any age capable of adult judgment and able to respond to the book as a whole rather than reacting to isolated parts or incidental aspects.
Most
readers buy books online, so it's absolutely essential to have a presence online in
general (in the form of a website) and to have search engine optimization done to your website so internet users
interested in your genre can actually find your site and your book.
YA /
General Interest: For strong
readers; displays a keen understanding of the ways in which young people reinvent themselves.
YA /
General Interest: Teen
readers will be impressed by these young trailblazers and their adventures.
These are the
readers who encounter comics in a
general -
interest bookstore and read their stories as completed works in book format.
YA /
General Interest: The publisher is pushing this as an all - ages title, and the moving themes of self - discovery should have ample appeal for teen
readers.
YA /
General Interest: Scott is the Jackie Robinson of auto racing, and his story is a natural for teen
readers.
YA /
General Interest: Teachers and students will enjoy these brief vignettes; especially useful for reluctant
readers.
The
general reader should be
interested in TOC because it is where the future of reading is being planned and discussed.
YA /
General Interest: An exceptionally good book for informing the minds and hearts of all teen
readers.
Why should the
general reader be
interested in TOC?
«With the increasing level of
interest in Chinese language, literature, and culture in both the United States and around the world, we believe that the time is right to offer these classic works in electronic editions that will appeal to both the
general reader and the educational market,» said Jonathan Karp, President and Publisher of the Simon & Schuster trade imprint.
Kirkus says, «Franzen can get a bit schoolmarmish and crotchety in his caviling against the horrors of modern society, and he perhaps overestimates the appeal of avian trivia to the
general reader, but anyone with an
interest in the continued relevance of literature and in engaging with the world in a considered way will find much here to savor.
YA /
General Interest: This approachable presentation of difficult subject matter presents excellent curriculum support possibilities for older
readers.
And while we still strive to produce material that will be
interesting and useful to working librarians, The Booklist
Reader also appeals to
general readers (who, we hope, are also library users).
YA /
General Interest: Coming - of - age across generations makes this moving story a natural for teen
readers.
This volume will be of
interest to scientists and
general readers alike.
This is essential reading for anyone
interested in social justice, poverty, and feminist issues, but its narrative nonfiction style will also draw
general readers — and will hopefully spark national discussion.
It's sure to delight history buffs and
readers interested in women's studies alike, as well as those who simply enjoy delving into a great, fast - paced work of
general non-fiction.
For the
general reader with an
interest in American history, but perhaps not enough devotion to plow through the 800 - plus pages of Edmund Morris» fine volume on TR, there will soon be another option for learning about Roosevelt and the 41 other men who have held the presidency.
YA /
General Interest: Young adults will find Harlan's story as informative as it is gripping, and the short chapters might even engage reluctant
readers.
YA /
General Interest: The Wayward Children teens will continue to charm young adult
readers, who might relate to the experience of living in a liminal space like McGuire's fairy lands.
While I usually try to keep Ed's Casual Friday to topics that might be of
general interest to writers /
readers of all kinds, today I admit I am staying in my wheelhouse.
This project seems driven by accessibility team, which would not have had as much
interest in technology that benefitted
general readers.
It can't be of much
interest to
readers in
general.
Introduction — In the introduction, you should give background information to help the
reader understand why your topic is
interesting and / or important, and tell the
reader (in
general terms) what you were trying to do for your thesis.
Simon & Schuster, a part of CBS Corporation, is a global leader in
general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for
readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats.