Is Oxford University Press a non profit? About Oxford University Press, LLC OUP USA publishes some 500 titles a year, including scholarly works, reference publications, Bibles, and school texts. Revenues from the not-for-profit Oxford University Press are used to support the University of Oxford. Where does Oxford Press print? The Press is located on Walton […]
Why is the 30 degree rule important?
Why is the 30 degree rule important? Why it is special… The 30 Degree Rule is highly anti-intuitive in that it posits that a cut resulting in a greater change in camera angle would be less confusing to the audience compared to a cut that produces a smaller camera-angle change. What are three most commonly […]
How do you measure animal intelligence?
How do you measure animal intelligence? As the cognitive ability and intelligence in non-human animals cannot be measured with verbal scales, it has been measured using a variety of methods that involve such things as habit reversal, social learning, and responses to novelty. Are Octopuses Intelligent? In particular, the Coleoidea subclass (cuttlefish, squid, and octopuses) […]
What are the 8 Kingdoms?
What are the 8 Kingdoms? Eight kingdoms model The first two kingdoms of life: Plantae and Animalia. The third kingdom: Protista. The fourth kingdom: Fungi. The fifth kingdom: Bacteria (Monera) The sixth kingdom: Archaebacteria. The seventh kingdom: Chromista. The eighth kingdom: Archezoa. Kingdom Protozoa sensu Cavalier-Smith. What is domain in classification? Domain is the highest […]
How do you know someone understands you?
How do you know someone understands you? Show them the real you, not the person you think they’d want to see….Pursue relationships with meaningful people. Express interest in you. Ask questions about your life. Make you feel safe around them. Respect you as a human being. Share details about their own life. Are open and […]
What is Gaucher disease?
What is Gaucher disease? Gaucher disease is a rare genetic disorder passed down from parents to children (inherited). When you have Gaucher disease, you are missing an enzyme that breaks down fatty substances called lipids. Lipids start to build up in certain organs such as your spleen and liver. How do you sleep with an […]
How did algebra get its name?
How did algebra get its name? The word algebra comes from the Arabic: الجبر, romanized: al-jabr, lit. ‘reunion of broken parts, bonesetting’ from the title of the early 9th century book cIlm al-jabr wa l-muqābala “The Science of Restoring and Balancing” by the Persian mathematician and astronomer al-Khwarizmi. Who invented equal sign? Robert Recorde What […]
What are the 6 scientific principles?
What are the 6 scientific principles? The 6 principles: Falsifiablity Replicability Extraordinary claims need extraordinary evidence Occam’s Razor What are some examples of scientific principles? If you drop an apple, it will fall If you throw an apple in the air, it will follow a specific path while falling down Newton’s laws don’t tell us […]
What are the 4 keys Disney?
What are the 4 keys Disney? To guarantee a unique experience every day, our Cast Members commit to respecting the 4 keys we share with The Walt Disney Company: without them, we would not be Europe’s number one tourist destination! Safety, Courtesy, Show and Efficiency. Our Four Keys are an integral part of our professions […]
What is embodied identity?
What is embodied identity? A theoretical understanding was conceptualised from which a core category of body awareness emerged: the embodied identity. The subcategory “living in the body” was conceived as an important aspect to become more aware of the body and to experience oneself fromwithin in order to recognize one’s needs. What is embodied learning? […]