The term “spirit of ‘76” refers to the colonists’ patriotic zeal and has always seemed synonymous with the idea that every able-bodied male colonist resolutely served, and suffered, throughout the eight-year war. To be sure, the initial rally to arms was impressive. When the British Arm...
Evenrefers to flat surfaces in which no part is higher or lower than another:the even surface of the mirror. Planeis a mathematical term referring to a surface containing all the straight lines connecting any two points on it:a plane figure. Smoothdescribes a surface on which the absence of...
This term refers to the fact that only the best outcomes make it into the history books; those markets that failed do not. It is no accident that investors focus on the immense wealth generated by the economy and markets of the United States these past two centuries; the champion—our ...
Even refers to flat surfaces in which no part is higher or lower than another: the even surface of the mirror. Plane is a mathematical term referring to a surface containing all the straight lines connecting any two points on it: a plane figure. Smooth describes a surface on which the ...
The term Theory of Mind (ToM) refers to the abilities to understand and attribute mental states, such as desires, intentions and beliefs, to others. These abilities gradually evolve during the lifetime and allow individuals to understand adequately the social world and to interact effectively with...
Before looking at the involvement of women in retailing it is necessary to make some observations about the study of the retail trade itself. In 1959 William Marwick remarked that the retail trade had been neglected by historians.1 Thirty years later Hoh
Persuasive cartography: it’s a term I haven’t encountered before, though I’ve seen kind of maps it refers to: propagandistic art that uses cartography to make a point—think of all thosecaricature mapsleading up to World War I. Many of them can be found in Cornell University Library’...
That just goes to show that nobody and nothing is simple. I wonder what we’ll find as we plumb the depths of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Until next time, stay caffeinated. the valley… the coffeehouse… the brews… the lowkey amishness… the setup… the ville… the lifeblood… the pride...
Remedyinvolves removing or counteracting something considered a cause of harm, damage, or discontent:He took courses to remedy his abysmal ignorance. Redressrefers to setting right something considered immoral or unethical and usually involves some kind of recompense:"They said he had done very little...
Even refers to flat surfaces in which no part is higher or lower than another: the even surface of the mirror. Plane is a mathematical term referring to a surface containing all the straight lines connecting any two points on it: a plane figure. Smooth describes a surface on which the ...