Dictionaries, Reference & Language Books

Book SynopsisLanguage, whether spoken, written, or signed, is a powerful resource that is used to facilitate social justice or undermine it. The first reference resource to use an explicitly global lens to explore the interface between language and social justice, this volume expands our understanding of how language symbolizes, frames, and expresses political, economic, and psychic problems in society, thus contributing to visions for social justice. Investigating specific case studies in which language is used to instantiate and/or challenge social injustices, each chapter provides a unique perspective on how language carries value and enacts power by presenting the historical contexts and ethnographic background for understanding how language engenders and/or negotiates specific social justice issues. Case studies are drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America and the Pacific Islands, with leading experts tackling a broad range of themes, such as equality, soverei

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Book SynopsisKevin Guyan is an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) researcher based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is currently Head of Knowledge and Research at Advance HE, a higher education agency that works to improve EDI for staff and students in universities and colleges in the UK.Trade ReviewKevin Guyan’s Queer Data, though not a quick read, is very comprehensible to an average reader and is absolutely chockablock with ways to understand how research is conducted and how it systematically discounts queer people (or counts us incorrectly, or codes us incorrectly, or…). If you ever do research on anything involving people—even something as minor as a brand-preference survey—you must read this, absolutely. But even the lay reader with no research aspirations will find so many ways to prove that their homophobic cousin Karen is just plain wrong. * Xtra Magazine *[T]he book does an admirable job explaining the finer points behind the complicated constructs of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) and drawing attention to nuances that make it difficult to precisely measure micro-minorities ... the book is a welcome addition on a topic that currently lacks wide attention. Guyan poses provocative questions that practitioners should consider before embarking on research that focuses on sexual and gender minorities. * Science Magazine *An accessible read, Queer Data is a must-read to understand why reliable data is necessary to ensure the improvement of everyday LGBTQ+ people, policies, and activist causes. -- One of Gay Times' 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2022A brilliant study on how [data is collected] within the LGBTQ community... enlightening reading. * Publishing Scotland *Each of Queer Data’s sections provides thought-provoking debates and relevant dilemmas grounded in rigorous academic concepts and rich evidence from practice. In this sense, one of the book’s core strengths is how it intertwines complex scholarly ideas with concrete problems that practitioners and activists wrestle within their day-to-day work. * Harvard Educational Review *...Very comprehensible to an average reader and absolutely chockablock with ways to understand how research is conducted and how it systematically discounts queer people...If you ever do research on anything involving people—even something as minor as a brand-preference survey—you must read this, absolutely. But even the lay reader with no research aspirations will find so many ways to prove that their homophobic cousin Karen is just plain wrong. * Xtra Magazine *A refreshingly clear and practical take which cuts through turbulent discourse and offers a new way of looking at fixing inequalities and responding to threats facing the LGBTQI+ community. * Emma Roddick, Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) *Committed to the project of changing the world for the better for Queer People, this book critically analyses the need to include LGBTQ people in policymaking. It’s enormously readable, theoretically informed and supported by evidence. * Julie Fish, Director of the Centre for LGBTQ Research, De Montfort University, UK *A unique, powerful call to action. Guyan boldly points out how queer data is ignored, ‘straightwashed’ or corrupted. It offers a way forward to engage with queer data to shape our own lived experiences. Highly recommended! * Drew Dalton, Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Programme Leader MSc Inequality and Society, University of Sunderland, UK *Zooming in on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) rights, the book illuminates how increased knowledge about queer identities proves essential as a tool for action, which impacts decision making related to resource allocation, changes to legislation, access to services, representation, and visibility. * International Feminist Journal of Politics *This book undeniably deserves a place on your shelf and is a ‘must have’ for anyone in the academic field. * Journal of Cultural Analysis and Social Change *Table of Contents1. Introduction PART ONE - COLLECTING QUEER DATA 2. A history of queer data collection 3. Queer data in the Equality Act 4. Queer collection methods 5. Censuses 6. International approaches to queer data collection SECTION TWO - ANALYSING QUEER DATA 7. Making sense of queer data 8. Intersectional analysis SECTION THREE - USING QUEER DATA 9. Maintenance of the status quo 10. Your place to speak 11. For political action 12. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisPresenting a detailed examination of the origins, evolutions, and state-of-the-art of linguistic landscape research, The Bloomsbury Handbook of Linguistic Landscapes is a comprehensive guide to the burgeoning field of linguistic landscapes and the study of meaning and interpretation in public spaces and settings. Providing a thorough synopsis of the theories, methodologies, and objects of study which inflect linguistic landscape research across the world, this book is the ideal companion for both new and experienced readers interested in the processes of communication in public spaces across diverse settings and from a broad range of perspectives. Through a wide selection of case studies and original research, the handbook highlights the global reach of linguistic landscape theories and practices. Scrutinising an array of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodological approaches for analysing a wide spectrum of meaning-making phenomena, it investigates sem

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Book SynopsisScientific research should be interesting and exciting. When you finally get your data and, even better it makes sense! There's nothing quite like it. Your final research project will give you a flavour of what it will be like if you decide you would like to make a career in scientific research. This book will help you get the most out of that experience. In her years of work with students, Jess Bownes has answered countless questions about conducting and writing about scientific research. In this book, she distils her advice into one essential guide to writing dissertations and research projects and addresses the most common concerns and questions that science students have. This book supports students through the entire process of working on a dissertation, from the early but crucial planning stages, through to undertaking practical work and collecting data, researching literature, and writing up one's findings. The structure of the book mirrors key stages of a research project Trade Review‘A highly recommended and approachable book that demystifies the transition from student to researcher and empowers students writing their dissertations with a great deal of very useful and practical advice.’ -- Professor Frédéric Blanc, Department of Chemistry * University of Liverpool, UK *‘Clear and comprehensive. The guidelines presented within this book should help anyone strengthen their science dissertation from start to finish.’ -- Joshua Thorpe, Faculty of Natural Sciences * University of Stirling, UK *‘An informative, useful handbook to accompany writing a dissertation. Highly recommended for students and any non-specialist staff who may need to support students during this process.’ -- Nancy Carter, School of Applied Sciences * University of Brighton, UK *'This helpful book takes the student through every stage of the dissertation journey, from choosing a topic, through research planning and writing to proof-reading the final product. It is thorough, clearly written and with excellent explanations throughout. It will be valuable to any dissertation student, and also dissertation supervisors.' -- Jo Buckberry, Reader in Biological Anthropology * University of Bradford, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction 2. Using the Marking Criteria to Get the Best Possible Grade 3. Working with Your Supervisor 4. Planning Your Work 5. Collecting Your Data 6. Finding and Analysing the Literature 7. Using Evidence in Your Dissertation 8. Writing a Science Dissertation 9. Avoiding Plagiarism 10.Editing and Proofreading Glossary

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Book SynopsisThomas Lawson is Professor Emeritus at Western Michigan University, USA. He is also Honorary Professor and Research Scientist at the Institute of Cognition and Culture, Queen's University Belfast, UK.Trade ReviewE. Thomas Lawson is the grand elder of the Cognitive Science of Religion, who brought together and mentored a younger generation of scholars as the field became established and who has continued to inspire at least two more generations after that. This long-awaited book reveals how he did it and it will be of great interest to everyone engaged in the scientific study of the religion. * Professor Harvey Whitehouse, Chair of Social Anthropology, University of Oxford, UK *What better way to learn about this field than to listen to the stories and insightful musings of the field’s godfather and one of the first evangelists? This pithy volume gives readers a unique vantage of the intellectual motivations and innovations that birthed the cognitive science of religion. * Justin L. Barrett, President, Blueprint 1543, USA *Tom Lawson is one of the creators of the field of cognitive approaches to religious thought and behavior, and one of the main contributors to what is now an established discipline, with journals, meetings, and textbooks. Lawson was also a pioneer in the formal study of ritual behavior. The essays reflect the breadth and depth of his insights about the relations between human mental capacities and cultural variation. * Pascal Boyer, Professor of Individual and Collective Memory, Washington University in St. Louis, USA *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Toward Cognitive Science of Religion PART I: Theoretical Issues in the Cognitive Science of Religion 2. Magic Bullets and Complex Theories 3. The Wedding of Psychology, Ethnography, and History: Methodological Bigamy or Tripartite Free Love? 4. Cognitive Categories, Cultural Forms, and Ritual Structures 5. Evoked and Transmitted Culture PART II: Cognition and the Imagination 6. Cognitive Constraints on Imagining Other Worlds 7. The Explanation of Myth and Myth as Explanation 8. Psychological Perspectives on Agency 9. How to Create a Religion PART III: Cognition, Culture, and History 10. History in Science 11. The Cognitive Science of Religion and the Growth of Knowledge 12. Counterintuitive Notions and the Problem of Transmission: The Relevance of Cognitive Science for the Study of History 13. Experimental Adventures Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisJeremy Scott is Lecturer in English at the University of Kent, UK.Trade ReviewEmpowering in its exploration of the nuances of the creative writing process, the revised and expanded edition of Creative Writing and Stylistics is packed with diverse and compelling examples from prose and poetry, as well as superb writing exercises. Approaching creative writing from the inside, this book is a brilliant handbook for students, teachers and independent writers. Jeremy Scott provides insightful analyses of existing texts and exemplary advice about how to become an engaged and better creative writer. * Cassandra Atherton, Professor of Writing and Literature, Deakin University, Australia *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1- Seeing: looking through language Chapter 2 - Creativity: making (a)fresh Chapter 3- Bricks: a creative writing grammar Chapter 4 - Structure: narrative and form Chapter 5 - Looking: who tells? who sees? Chapter 6 - Voices: speech and thought Chapter 7 - World-building: a cognitive poetics of creative writing Chapter 8 - Style: figurative language Chapter 9 - Blends: metaphor Chapter 10 - Soundscapes: patterns, sound, sense Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWhat kind of language is Latin, and who is it for? Contrary to most accounts, this book tells the story of Latin as a language of ordinary people. Surveying the whole span of the language's history, it explores the evidence that exists for ordinary Latin around the Roman world, arguing that this material is just as worthy of readers' attention as the famous classics. Those classics are reassessed in the light of popular concerns, as works of art that evoke ancient, sustainable, and communal ways of living, encompassing broad and diverse traditions of readers through time.And of course Latin lived on: this account revisits what happened to the language after the Roman empire, tracing its twin streams intellectual lingua franca and a series of Romance languages into the twenty-first century. What emerges is a human chain stretching back thousands of years and still in existence today, a story of workers and weavers, violets and roses, storytellers and musiciansTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 The Latin of Ordinary People 2 The Classics 3 Latin to Romance Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2022 Critics'' Circle Award for Best New PlayNominated for the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New PlayA man should never turn down two things. Sex, and appearing on television.1968 a year of protest that divided America. As two men fight to become the next President, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the iconoclastic liberal Gore Vidal. Beliefs are challenged and slurs slung as these political idols feud nightly in a new television format, debating the moral landscape of a shattered nation. Little do they know they're about to open up a new frontier in American politics, and transform television news foreverBest of Enemies is the electric new play by James Graham (Quiz, Labour of Love), directed by Jeremy Herrin, inspired by the documentary by Morgan Neville and Robert Gordon.This revised and updated edition was published to coincide with the West End transfer to the Noel Coward Trade ReviewRushes at the audience like a newshound after a story. * Observer *James Graham's captivating drama is raw and timely. * The Times *Astoundingly Good. * Time Out London *These monumental moments in American history, along with other key moments of the time that explored in the play, could be a captivating starting point for students' work and allows a range of themes to be explored. * Drama and Theatre *

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Book SynopsisThe epigraphy of 1st-millennium-BCE Italy has been studied for many years, but these studies have largely concentrated on the languages encoded in the inscriptions and their semantic meanings. This book takes a more holistic approach that looks not only at content, but also the archaeological contexts of the inscriptions and the materiality of their ''supports'': the artefacts and monuments on which the inscriptions occur. The first writing in Italy was not a local invention, but was introduced by the Phoenicians and Greeks in the 9th8th centuries BCE. It was taken up by number of indigenous communities over the subsequent centuries to write their own languages, before these were eventually submerged by the spread of Latin. In a series of theoretical, methodological and interpretative essays, Ruth Whitehouse explores what can be learned about how writing was used by these communities and what it meant to them. The bodies of data considered relate to Venetic an

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Book SynopsisPractical and concise, this is the essential guide to writing effective reports. It shows students how to tailor report structures and conventions to different audiences and purposes and how to manage changes in format and requirements, so that they have the tools and understanding to write reports with confidence. It includes real-life examples of student reports to illustrate the features of good report writing, and a comprehensive checklist to keep students on track. This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels who are required to write reports as part of their course. New to this Edition:- Contains a new section on demonstrating critical analysis in the key parts of a report, including the literature review, methodology and findings- Additional guidance on effective writing styleTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction The Purpose of Reports Gathering Your Information Structuring Your Report Business Plans, Project Proposals and Dissertations Presenting Your Findings Demonstrating Critical Thinking in Reports Writing Concisely Report Writing at Work References Useful Sources Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Do It Yourself: Getting Started with Self-Publishing 7 Chapter 1: Welcome to Self-Publishing! 9 Chapter 2: Understanding the Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing 23 Chapter 3: Determining Who You’re Writing for and Why 41 Chapter 4: Equipping Yourself with the Write Stuff 53 Chapter 5: Creating a Winning Manuscript 69 Chapter 6: Fine-Tuning Your Work with Careful Editing 91 Part 2: Pulling Together the Details: Administration and Design 101 Chapter 7: Setting Up Your Self-Publishing Business 103 Chapter 8: Tackling Book-Specific Tasks 117 Chapter 9: Coming Up with Creative Page Design and Layout 135 Chapter 10: Crafting (and Judging) Your Book’s Cover 155 Part 3: Start the Presses! Examining Printing Choices 171 Chapter 11: Creating and Publishing E-Books That Sell 173 Chapter 12: Trying Out Short Run Printing 199 Chapter 13: Print-on-Demand for Demanding Self-Publishers 215 Part 4: Making Your Book a Bestseller: Distribution Methods 235 Chapter 14: Selling Your Book through Popular Online Booksellers 237 Chapter 15: Distributing Your Book through Traditional Channels 249 Chapter 16: Getting a Grip on Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, and Shipping 259 Part 5: Creating a Buzz: Publicity and Marketing 269 Chapter 17: Creating a Website and Social Media Accounts for Your Book 271 Chapter 18: Crafting and Distributing Publicity Materials 291 Chapter 19: Publicizing Your Book for Free with the Media’s Help 313 Chapter 20: Marketing Your Book with Paid Advertising and Promotional Tools 329 Chapter 21: Expanding Your Income with Spin-Off Merchandise and Services 347 Part 6: The Part of Tens 359 Chapter 22: Ten Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid 361 Chapter 23: Ten E-Book Publishing Mistakes to Avoid 367 Index 373

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Book SynopsisUnlock the intriguing world of translation and embark on a fulfilling career path Becoming A Translator For Dummies is your gateway to the exciting world of translation. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the tools and knowledge to succeed in this dynamic field, regardless of the specific field you choose to enter. Dr. Regina Galasso unveils the secrets of becoming a successful translator. You'll explore the different facets of translation, understand the nuances between translation and interpretation, and uncover the myriad exciting career opportunities available in this ever-expanding industry. Learn about the skills you'll need to master to become a professional translatorExplore freelance, part-time, and full-time job options, and market yourself effectivelyDiscover specialized translation opportunities like legal, medical, technical, and literary translationFind top-notch translator programs and certificationsPrepare yourself for a career that knows no boundaries! Langua

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Book SynopsisYour go-to guide for expressing yourself correctly in the most spoken language in the world Basic English Grammar For Dummies is the bestselling grammar guide that''s perfect for readers who want to improve their knowledge of the English language. This well-rounded primer covers the building blocks of English grammar, giving you an introduction to parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and more. Real-world examples help you understand the rules of Standard English and when you can break them! You can test your progress with quiz questions on every topic. This updated edition explains current usage (including pronouns and presentation slides) and gives you handy rules to remember, so you can speak and write with confidence. Make the English language learning process engaging and stress-free with this Dummies guide. Learn about parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization Become a better writer and

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Book SynopsisHone students'' writing skills so they can tackle film and literature essays, summaries and translations in their exam with confidence and maximise their marks.Suitable for all abilities, this A-level French Writing Skills Workbook will help students to:- Manipulate language effectively by rewording, reordering, and using complex grammar- Plan and structure their writing clearly and express themselves with a broad range of vocabulary, using evidence to justify their opinions- Prepare for assessment with exam-style questions- Make the most of opportunities for self-directed learning with both self-marked and teacher-marked activities, with all answers onlineSuitable for AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas A-level French.

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Book SynopsisHone students'' writing skills so they can tackle film and literature essays, summaries and translations in their exam with confidence and maximise their marks.Suitable for all abilities, this A-level Spanish Writing Skills Workbook will help students to:- Manipulate language effectively by rewording, reordering, and using complex grammar- Plan and structure their writing clearly and express themselves with a broad range of vocabulary, using evidence to justify their opinions- Prepare for assessment with exam-style questions- Make the most of opportunities for self-directed learning with both self-marked and teacher-marked activities, with all answers onlineSuitable for AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas A-level Spanish.

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Book SynopsisThis title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2024.Enable students to deepen understanding and put learning into practice with an activity-packed Workbook designed to consolidate knowledge of the Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language syllabus.- Benefit from the flexibility of a multi-purpose Workbook that can be used in the classroom and at home to support independent learning and revision.- Maximise students'' potential with tasks that help to sharpen skills in reading, speaking and writing.- Identify and address gaps in understanding the use of English with questions offering continuous grammar practice.- Monitor students'' progression through varied skills-based tasks such as short write-in activities throughout each unit.

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Book SynopsisJordan Morrow is known as the "Godfather of Data Literacy", having helped pioneer the field by building one of the world's first data literacy programs. He is the founder and CEO of Bodhi Data, served as the Chair of the Advisory Board for The Data Literacy Project and has helped companies and organizations around the world, including the United Nations, build and understand data literacy. Morrow is the author of three books: Be Data Literate, Be Data Driven, and Be Data Analytical, all published by Kogan Page. He is based near Salt Lake City, Utah.Trade Review"A must-read for anyone looking to harness the power of data. Be Data Analytical stands out as a comprehensive guide that empowers readers to unlock the hidden potential within their data, driving innovation and growth in any field." * Bernard Marr, Founder & CEO, Bernard Marr & Co *"If you're looking for a practical guide to learn about the four levels of analytics, look no further than Be Data Analytical. Jordan Morrow's hands-on approach to teaching data analytics makes the book an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to learn the skills needed to succeed in the field. The clear explanations, practical examples and content breakdown make this book an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced professionals." * Chandra Donelson, Washington D.C. Chapter Lead, Women in Data *"Jordan's passion and enthusiasm for data shines through. Breaking down analytics into four accessible levels means this book is for everyone. Its real-life examples and analogies bring to life the importance of understanding and implementing good analytics." * Susan Walsh, Founder & Managing Director, The Classification Guru Ltd *"This book provides an excellent framework for data-driven decision-making in organizations. By framing the analytics implementations progressively through the four levels of analytics, Be Data Analytical is easy to follow as an analytics guidebook. At each stage, the book covers key definitions, roles of the different enterprise players, numerous business examples and strategy suggestions to get the analytics job done." * Kirk Borne, Founder, Data Leadership Group *"Data Analytics is a crucial aspect of decision-making in the modern business landscape, and this book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding its nuances. The author's expertise and passion for the subject is present in every chapter, making this book a must-read for anyone seeking to improve their data literacy and enhance their decision-making skills. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to unlock the power of data analytics in their organization." * Esther Munyi, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Sasfin *"Be Data Analytical is a book about leadership, decision making, staying ahead and having your own built-in systems. A consummate storyteller, Jordan speaks to those who know this space and those who perhaps need to. The data environment has changed forever and the complexity and challenge for leaders means the rule book we used to follow, and our previous frames of reference, are redundant. New ways of thinking and improving decision making are therefore vital." * Mike Roe, CEO, Tensense.ai *"Ingenious! Jordan's engaging work propels the reader from data literacy to data analysis." * Major General Dustin Shultz *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Data and analytics; Chapter - 01: Defining data and analytics; Chapter - 02: Defining the four levels of analytics; Chapter - 03: The power of analytics in decision making; Section - TWO: The four levels of analytics - define, empower, understand and learn; Chapter - 04: Descriptive analytics; Chapter - 05: How are descriptive analytics used today?; Chapter - 06: How individuals and organizations can improve in descriptive analytics; Chapter - 07: Diagnostic analytics; Chapter - 08: How are diagnostic analytics used today?; Chapter - 09: How individuals and organizations can improve in diagnostic analytics; Chapter - 10: Predictive analytics; Chapter - 11: How are predictive analytics used today?; Chapter - 12: How individuals and organizations can improve in predictive analytics; Chapter - 13: Prescriptive analytics; Chapter - 14: How are prescriptive analytics used today?; Chapter - 15: How individuals and organizations can improve in prescriptive analytics; Section - Three: Bringing it all together; Chapter - 16: Using all four levels of analytics to empower decision making; Chapter - 17: Conclusion;

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Book SynopsisJordan Morrow is known as the "Godfather of Data Literacy", having helped pioneer the field by building one of the world's first data literacy programs. He is the founder and CEO of Bodhi Data and the Senior Vice President of Data and AI Transformation for AgileOne, helping to utilize data and AI in the total talent management space. He served as the Chair of the Advisory Board for The Data Literacy Project and has helped companies and organizations around the world, including the United Nations, build and understand data literacy. Morrow is the author of four books: Be Data Literate, Be Data Driven, Be Data Analytical, and Business 101 for the Data Professional all published by Kogan Page. He is based near Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Book SynopsisExamines the cinematic strategies that elicit visceral pleasure in the face of content that is crass, politically problematic, or unethicalTrade Review"We find it hard to talk about why we really enjoy movies. We swoon, shiver, laugh, and get aroused. But it can be embarrassing to confess to such responses, and difficult to describe them in words. Aaron Kerner addresses such dilemmas head-on in this brilliant book." -Steven Shaviro, Wayne State University

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Book SynopsisHelps intermediate and advanced learners of Arabic develop their vocabulary, writing, translation and comprehension.

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Book SynopsisThe full text of the trustworthy New King James Version with robust study notes, vibrant full-color images, and dozens of study resources to help you grow deeper in your faith.The New King James Study Bible, Full Color Edition is a reliable guide for your journey into God’s Word. This beautiful full-color Bible provides a complete resource for study, including over 1 million words of custom content contributed by top evangelical scholars. Over 1,000 articles, notes, word studies, photos, illustrations, maps, and other tools, combined with the accuracy and clarity of the New King James Version, make this Bible a perfect choice to help you deeply engage and understand Scripture.Trusted by readers worldwide, the NKJV Study Bible has been recognized with the ECPA Platinum Award for selling over 2 million copies across translations.

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Book SynopsisThe full text of the trustworthy New King James Version with robust study notes, vibrant full-color images, and dozens of study resources to help you grow deeper in your faith.The New King James Study Bible, Full Color Edition is a reliable guide for your journey into God’s Word. This beautiful full-color Bible provides a complete resource for study, including over 1 million words of custom content contributed by top evangelical scholars. Over 1,000 articles, notes, word studies, photos, illustrations, maps, and other tools, combined with the accuracy and clarity of the New King James Version, make this Bible a perfect choice to help you deeply engage and understand Scripture.Trusted by readers worldwide, the NKJV Study Bible has been recognized with the ECPA Platinum Award for selling over 2 million copies across translations.

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Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance

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Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance

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Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance

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Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance

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Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance

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Book SynopsisExcellent and entertaining advice for aspiring directors from a veteran Sundance programmer.

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Book SynopsisBilingual Education in the 21st Century examines languages and bilingualism as individual and societal phenomena, presents program types, variables, and policies in bilingual education, and concludes by looking at practices, especially pedagogies and assessments.Trade Review“Aside from the conceptual issues highlighted above, the detailed discussions of multilingual education policy alone make the book worth buying for scholars of language in education issues.” (Journal of Linguistic Anthropology, 10 April 2012) "It goes without saying that the book has merit in the field of bilingual education. It is not only a desirable material to have for all scholars interested in furthering their understanding of this area. Because of its comprehensive nature and its presentation of solid arguments, it is also an ideal text to use in graduate and undergraduate courses." (Applied Linguistics, 2011) "This book will become a classic in the bilingual education literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of bilingual education at the levels of philosophy, policy, provision and practice. It has international relevance, global understandings and is suitable for a worldwide readership." Colin Baker, Bangor University "Ofelia García writes with wisdom, heart, and an unshakable conviction that bilingual education is the best education for all children in today’s world. A must read for educators everywhere." Nancy Hornberger, University of Pennsylvania "Ofelia (and Hugo) have unemployed a lot of researchers. After this book, there is no need for another book on bi/multilingual education for a decade. With its creativity, new conceptualisations, enormous worldwide knowledge and unusual combination of path-breaking theory and insider knowledge about schools, this is, The Book on bilingual education." Tove Skutnabb-Kangas, University of RoskildeTable of ContentsList of Figures ix List of Tables x Preface and Acknowledgments (and a Caveat) xii Part I Bilingual Education for All 1 1 Introducing Bilingual Education 3 Scenarios 3 Introduction 5 What Is Bilingual Education? 5 Beneficiaries and Reasons 11 Geopolitics and Language Orientations 13 Summary 16 Conclusion 17 Part II Bilingualism and Education 19 2 Languaging and Education 21 Introduction 22 Language Constructions 23 Languaging 31 Conclusion 40 3 Bilingualism and Translanguaging 42 Introduction 43 Bilingualism and Translanguaging 44 Models of Bilingualism 51 Questioning Assumptions 56 Bilingual Abilities 61 Bilingual Development 63 Neurolinguistic and Psycholinguistic Considerations 67 Conclusion 71 4 The Sociopolitics of Bilingualism 73 Introduction 73 Transglossia 75 Language Maintenance, Shift, and Revitalization 80 Language Ideologies 82 Language Policy as Right and Resource 84 Conclusion 91 5 Benefits of Bilingualism 93 Introduction 94 Cognitive Advantages 94 Social Advantages 97 Intervening Factors 101 Conclusion 107 Part III Bilingual Education Policy 109 6 Bilingual Education: Frameworks and Types 111 Introduction: The Social Context 112 Bilingual Education Models? 113 Bilingual Education Theoretical Frameworks 115 Bilingual Education Types 123 Conclusion 135 7 Bilingual Education: Factors and Variables 137 by Hugo Baetens Beardsmore Introduction 137 Situational Factor 138 Operational Factor 146 Outcome Factor 152 Integrating Situational, Operational, and Outcome Factors 156 Conclusion 157 8 U.S. Language Policy in Education 159 Introduction 159 The Past 160 The Present 174 Conclusion 193 9 Language Promotion by European Supra-national Institutions 197 by Hugo Baetens Beardsmore Introduction 197 The Council of Europe 198 The European Commission 204 Bilingual Education: CLIL/EMILE 208 Conclusion 216 10 Monoglossic Bilingual Education Policy 218 Introduction 219 Policies for Transition: Transitional Bilingual Education 221 Policies for Maintenance and Enrichment: Maintenance Bilingual Education 231 Policies for Enrichment of Social Elite: Prestigious Bilingual Education 236 Policy for Enrichment of Language Majorities: Immersion Bilingual Education 237 Conclusion 240 11 Heteroglossic Bilingual Education Policy 244 by Ofelia García and Hugo Baetens Beardsmore, with contributions by Debra Cole and Zeena Zakharia Introduction 245 Policies for Language Revitalization: Immersion Revitalization Bilingual Education 247 Policies for Development of Minority Languages: Developmental Bilingual Education 251 Policy for Plurilingualism across Groups: Poly-Directional or Two-Way Bilingual Education (Dual Language) 257 Policies for Plurilingualism within Groups: CLIL and CLIL-Type Bilingual Education 264 Policies for Multiple Languages: Multiple Multilingual Education 266 Conclusion 280 Part IV Bilingual Education Practices 287 12 Bilingualism in the Curriculum 289 Introduction 289 Bilingual Allocation 290 Bilingual Arrangements 291 Bilingual Practices: Translanguaging 304 Models of Bilingual Teaching 308 Conclusion 309 13 Bilingual Education Pedagogy and Practices 312 Introduction 312 Bilingual Education Approaches and Methods 313 Principles and Practices of Bilingual Education Pedagogy 318 Strategies: Scaffolding 329 Conclusion 335 14 Biliteracy Practices and Pedagogy 337 Introduction 337 A Sociocultural Approach 338 The Continua of Biliteracy 340 Models of Biliteracy Use 342 Biliteracy Sequencing 344 Written Language and Texts 346 Instructional Approaches 351 The Biliteracy Workshop 354 Conclusion 364 15 Assessment of Bilinguals 366 by Ofelia García and Hugo Baetens Beardsmore Introduction 366 The Power of Assessment 367 Assessing Bilinguals 369 Democratic Assessment for Bilinguals 378 Conclusion 378 Part V Bilingual Education for the Twenty-first Century 381 Conclusion 383 Appendix: Myths and Realities 390 by Cristina Muir, Yesenia Morales, Lori Falchi, and Ofelia García Notes 395 Bibliography 410 Author Index 459 Subject Index 466

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Book SynopsisWinner of the MLA Kenneth W. Mildenberger Prize 2005 This monograph provides a model of the organisation of L2 classroom interaction and a practical methodology for its analysis. The main thesis is that there is a reflexive relationship between pedagogy and interaction in the L2 classroom; this relationship is the foundation of its context-free architecture. Explains the basic principles of Conversation Analysis and reviews the literature on L2 classroom interaction. Portrays the reflexive relationship between the pedagogical focus of the interaction and the organisation of turn-taking, sequence and repair. Describes the overall organisation of L2 classroom interaction and illustrates the use of the analytical methodology. Considers how Conversation Analysis can contribute to the research agendas of Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition. Trade Review"The book has important implications for understanding what is possible in language classrooms as a part of educational institutions, and is particularly illuminating in challenging some of the tenets of communicative methodology. Given that CA attempts to describe the uniqueness of specific interactions, but uses what it claims is a ‘context-free’ machinery, and the fact that the database is wide-ranging, the book is likely to have relevance for second and foreign language teaching across a wide range of contexts."—Thomas Morton, University of LeedsTable of ContentsSeries Editor’s Foreword. Acknowledgments. Chapter 1 Conversation Analysis Methodology. 1.1 History and Development of Conversation Analysis. 1.2 Ethnomethodology. 1.3 The Principles of Ethnomethodology. 1.4 Aims of Conversation Analysis. 1.5 Principles of Conversation Analysis. 1.6 Types of Interactional Organization. 1.7 Conversation Analysis Procedures. 1.8 Attitude Toward Context. 1.9 Ethnomethodological Conversation. 1.10 Chapter Summary. Notes. Chapter 2 Different Perspectives on Language Classroom Interaction. 2.1 Discourse Analysis Approaches. 2.2 The Communicative Approach to Second Language Classroom Interaction. 2.3 Dynamic and Variable Approaches to Classroom Interaction. 2.4 Database Issues. 2.5 Adequacy of Database for the Study of Second Language Classroom Interaction. 2.6 Ethnography. 2.7 The Pedagogical Landing-Ground Perspective. 2.8 A Conversation Analysis Institutional-Discourse Perspective. 2.9 Chapter Summary. Notes. Chapter 3 The Organization of Turn Taking and Sequence in Language Classrooms. 3.1 Turn Taking and Sequence in Form-and-Accuracy Contexts. 3.2 Turn Taking and Sequence in Meaning-and-Fluency Contexts. 3.3 Turn Taking and Sequence in Task-Oriented Contexts. 3.4 Turn Taking and Sequence in Procedural Contexts. 3.5 Methodological Issues. 3.6 Chapter Summary. Notes. Chapter 4 The Organization of Repair in Language Classrooms. 4.1 Repair in Form-and-Accuracy Contexts. 4.2 Repair in Meaning-and-Fluency Contexts. 4.3 Repair in Task-Oriented Contexts. 4.4 Discussion. 4.5 Practical Applications of a Contextual Approach to Repair. 4.6 The Preference Organization of Repair: The Case of the Missing “No.” 4.7 Strategies for Conducting Repair Without Using Direct Negative Evaluation. 4.8 Examples of the Use of Mitigated Negative Evaluation. 4.9 Why Is There a Dispreference for Direct and Unmitigated Negative Evaluation? 4.10 A Different Preference Structure in Relation to Procedural Trouble. 4.11 The Paradox: Pedagogy and Interaction in Opposition. 4.12 Conclusions. 4.13 Chapter Summary. Notes. Chapter 5 The Organization of Language Classroom Interaction. 5.1 A Sketch of the Interactional Architecture of the Second Language Classroom. 5.2 The Basic Sequence Organization. 5.3 A Methodology for the Analysis of Second Language Classroom Interaction. 5.4 Talking the Institution of the Second Language Classroom In and Out of Being. 5.5 The Concept of Second Language Classroom Contexts. 5.6 A Three-Way View of Context. 5.7 Creating a Second Language Classroom. 5.8 Managing Context Shift. 5.9 Chapter Summary. Notes. Chapter 6 Conversation Analysis, Applied Linguistics, and Second Language Acquisition. 6.1 Conversation Analysis and Applied Linguistics. 6.2 Conversation Analysis and Second Language Acquisition. 6.3 Recasts. 6.4 Focus-on-Form Instruction. 6.5 Conversation Analysis as a Social Science Research Methodology. 6.6 Chapter Summary. Notes. Chapter 7 Epilogue. Appendix 1 Transcription Conventions. Appendix 2 Resources for Conversation Analysis Research in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisTHE DICTIONARY OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Even better than before, the Dictionary is an essential tool for all human geographers and over the years has provided an invaluable guide to the changing boundaries and content of the discipline. No-one can afford to be without this fifth edition.' Linda McDowell, University of Oxford From explanations of core concepts and central debates to lucid discussions of the theories driving contemporary research, this is the best conceptual map to the creative and critical thinking that characterises contemporary human geography. The fifth edition belongs on the bookshelf of all serious students.' Gerard Toal, Virginia Tech With an exceptional balance between breadth and depth, this is undoubtedly a timely and ground-breaking revision of the Dictionary. An outstanding accomplishment of the editors and contributors, and a comprehensive and essential reference for any student or scholar interested in human geography.' Mei-Po Trade Review"This consolidated bibliography is new to this edition; it saves space by avoiding repetition of titles and also provides a useful resource in its own right". (Reference Reviews, 2010) "Even better than before, the Dictionary is an essential tool for all human geographers and over the years has provided an invaluable guide to the changing boundaries and content of the discipline. No-one can afford to be without this fifth edition." Linda McDowell, University of Oxford "From explanations of core concepts and central debates to lucid discussions of the theories driving contemporary research, this is the best conceptual map to the creative and critical thinking that characterizes contemporary Human Geography. The fifth edition belongs on the bookshelf of all serious students." Gerard Toal, Virginia Tech "With an exceptional balance between breadth and depth, this is undoubtedly a timely and ground-breaking revision of the Dictionary. An outstanding accomplishment of the editors and contributors, and a comprehensive and essential reference for any student or scholar interested in human geography." Mei-Po Kwan, Ohio State University "I can’t imagine life without it. Definitive, detailed yet accessible: there’s still no single-volume reference work in the field to rival it." Noel Castree, University of Manchester Reviews of Previous Editions: "The definitions are of a particularly high standard." (Geography) "The Dictionary is the best compendium of human geography of today. It is a book to which I shall turn again and again, and can only recommend my colleagues to do likewise." (Tijdschrift voor Econ. en Soc. Geografie) "An invaluable student guide." (Endeavour) "As a student's companion it could hardly be bettered." (Times Educational Supplement) "Very highly recommended." (American Library Association) "The best single-volume reference to the field of human geography. In paper, it is quite a bargain and clearly a necessary addition to the bookshelves of students and professionals alike." (Environmental Planning) "The Dictionary remains the best single-volume reference to the field of human geography. In paper, it is quite a bargain and clearly a necessary addition to the bookshelves of students and professionals alike." (Geography) "This is easily the best dictionary of human geography in print." (Progress in Human Geography) "This dictionary is an essential companion for anyone studying human geography and it is a bargain. Buy it immediately!" (Reference Reviews) "I could quite happily spend hours reading the Dictionary of Human Geography ... It is, quite simply, an integral part of my being a geographer, and has been since my earliest undergraduate days." (John H. McKendrick, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scottish Geographical Journal)Table of ContentsPreface to the Fifth Edition. How to Use this Dictionary. Acknowledgements. List of Contributors. The Dictionary. Index

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Book SynopsisThis book investigates the morphosyntax, semantics and discourse properties of focus and wh-constructions in Hausa, and introduces readers to aspects of the syntax of a major world language unfamiliar to most linguists.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. List of tables. Abbreviations, symbols and transcription. 1 Introduction. 1.1 Aims and overview. 1.2 The data. 2 The Hausa language. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Hausa linguistics. 2.3 Main linguistic features. 2.3.1 Phonology. 2.3.2 Word order and the verbal-inflectional complex. 2.3.3 Non-verbal clauses. 2.3.4 The noun phrase. 2.3.5 Null subjects and objects. 2.3.6 Modal/adverbial particles. 2.4 Wh-type constructions. 2.4.1 Relative clauses. 2.4.2 Wh-questions. 2.4.3 Focus constructions. 3 Focus in generative grammar. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 The generative framework. 3.2.1 Philosophical assumptions. 3.2.2 The transformational model. 3.2.3 X-bar syntax. 3.2.4 The Minimalist Program: Merge, Move and Agree. 3.3 What is focus?. 3.3.1 Semantics and pragmatics. 3.3.2 Structural features and typology. 3.4 Generative theories of focus. 3.4.1 Syntax-based theories. 3.4.2 Prosody-based theories. 3.4.3 Model of focus assumed in the present study. 4 Focus constructions. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Focus fronting: descriptive facts. 4.2.1 Focus fronting. 4.2.2 Focus versus topic. 4.2.3 Focus fronting versus clefting. 4.3 Focus fronting: the FP analysis. 4.3.1 Proposal. 4.3.2 Empirical evidence. 4.3.3 Theoretical issues. 4.4 Wh-fronting. 4.5 Special inflection. 4.5.1 Special inflection in Hausa: descriptive facts. 4.5.2 Special inflection in Hausa: theoretical issues. 4.6 Focus/wh-in situ. 4.6.1 Wh-in situ: descriptive facts. 4.6.2 Focus in situ: descriptive facts. 4.6.3 Exploring a form–function correlation. 4.6.4 Multiple focus/wh-constructions. 4.6.5 Extending the FP analysis. 4.7 Conclusions. 5 Copular constructions. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Non-verbal copular sentences: the data. 5.2.1 Morphosyntactic features. 5.2.2 Specification and predication: descriptive terminology. 5.2.3 Predicational copular sentences in Hausa. 5.2.4 Specificational/equative copular sentences in Hausa. 5.3 The evolution of né/cé. 5.4 Extending the FP analysis. 5.4.1 Proposal. 5.4.2 Empirical evidence. 5.4.3 Theoretical issues. 5.4.4 Summary. 5.5 Conclusions. 6 A cross-linguistic perspective. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Focus constructions. 6.2.1 Chadic. 6.2.2 Arabic. 6.2.3 Hebrew. 6.2.4 Coptic Egyptian. 6.2.5 Summary. 6.3 Copular/non-verbal clauses. 6.3.1 Typology of copular sentences. 6.3.2 Chadic. 6.3.3 Arabic. 6.3.4 Hebrew. 6.3.5 Coptic Egyptian. 6.3.6 Summary. 6.4. Conclusions. 7 Summary and conclusions. References. Indexes

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Book SynopsisThis seminal work of scholarship, which traces the development of literacy in medieval England, is now fully updated in a third edition. This book serves as an introduction to medieval books and documents for graduate students throughout the world Features a completely re-written first chapter, Memories and Myths of the Norman Conquest'', and a new postscript by the author reflecting on the reception to the original publication and discussing recent scholarship on medieval literacy Includes a revised guide to further reading and a revision of the plates which illustrate medieval manuscripts in detail Trade ReviewReviews of the first edition: "A tour-de-force, a scholarly work which is genuinely hard to put down, and which breaks new ground in its approach." Journal of Legal History "Thought-provoking and wide-ranging . . . one can assert confidently that it is one of the most exciting books on medieval English history to appear in recent years." History "Many familiar assumptions about the medieval world will have to be reconsidered in the light of this book. It is impossible to convey its range or the variety of its implications, but it is possible to insist on its importance." History Today "Clanchy's work will stand as a remarkable piece of scholarship and as a massive contribution to our understanding of the medieval world." Journal of Library History Reviews of the second edition: "Just as 'From Memory to Written Record' was the touchstone for the revolution in the study of medieval literacy and power in the 1980s, the second edition will be a sustaining forece in the continuing revolution of the 1990s'. " Patrick J Geary, University of Notre Dame "'From Memory to Written Record' is one of the those seminal works that shape the direction of the next generation of historical and social thought. This second edition will remain one of the major works on the medieval world for many decades to come." Norman F Cantor, Late of New York University Michael Clanchy's widely-acclaimed study of the history of the written word in the Middle Ages remains a classic work in medieval studies. In this third edition Professor Clanchy presents his latest thinking on the subject in a new introduction covering recent work on literacy studies. He has also updated the further reading section and revised the references to take account of recent publications. These changes preserve the coherence of the original argument whilst also ensuring the book remains current for a new generation of scholars and students.Table of ContentsList of Plates viii Preface to the First Edition ix Preface to the Second Edition xi Preface to the Third Edition xii Introduction 1 Being Prejudiced in Favour of Literacy 7 Medieval, Renaissance, and Reformation Literacy 11 England's Place in Medieval Literacy 16 Part I TheMaking of Records 21 1 Memories and Myths of the Norman Conquest 23 The Formation of a Norman Official Memory 26 The Anglo-Saxon Heritage of Literacy 30 Latin and the Language of Domesday Book 35 William the Conqueror’s Symbolic Knife 38 The EarlWarenne’s Rusty Sword 41 2 The Proliferation of Documents 46 Documents at Village Level 48 The Chronology of Charter Making 54 The Output of Royal Documents 58 Documents and Bureaucracy 64 TheWork of HubertWalter 70 Royal Influence on Other Records 75 Appendix 80 3 Types of Record 83 The Variety ofWritings 83 Statements Issued by Individuals 87 Memoranda Kept by Institutions 94 Learned and LiteraryWorks 106 Liturgical Books 111 4 The Technology ofWriting 116 The Scribe and His Materials 117 Wax, Parchment, andWood 120 CommittingWords toWriting 127 Layout and Format 134 Rolls or Books? 137 5 The Preservation and Use of Documents 147 Monastic Documents for Posterity 148 Secular Documents for Daily Use 151 Archives and Libraries 156 The Royal Archives 164 Ways of Remembering 174 Ways of Indexing 179 Part II The LiterateMentality 187 What Reading Meant 192 6 Languages of Record 199 Walter of Bibbesworth’s Treatise 199 The Variety of Languages 202 Spoken andWritten Language 208 Chronological Development 213 TheWriting Down of French 217 Royal Documents in Latin, French, and English 222 7 Literate and Illiterate 226 Meanings of 'Clericus' and 'Litteratus' 228 The Question of the Literacy of the Laity 233 Knowledge of Latin Among Non-Churchmen 236 The Acquisition of Clerical Education 242 Educated Knights 248 8 Hearing and Seeing 255 Symbolic Objects and Documents 256 The Spoken Versus theWrittenWord 262 Listening to theWord 268 The SpokenWord in Legal Procedure 274 Writings asWorks of Art 280 Word and Image 285 9 TrustingWriting 295 Memory andWriting 296 Dating Documents 300 Signing Documents 305 The Symbolism of Seals and Crosses 309 Forging Documents 318 10 Pragmatic Literacy 329 Postscript by the Author 336 List of Abbreviations 344 Select Further Reading 352 Plates 356 Index 396

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Book SynopsisThe original, practical and comprehensive plumbing encyclopaedia More entries than similar books Fully up-to-date Written by an expert the author of three best selling plumbing books with over 20 years of teaching experience Clear, concise text with full colour illustrations ensure plumbing technical terms are easy to understand and absorb The Plumbing Encyclopaedia has been written in encyclopaedic form to enable the student, plumber and heating engineer to find accurate information on specific aspects of their craft quickly. The book includes entries and definitions for over 2300 terms, components, techniques and working practices, clearly explaining the terminology used by plumbers. Topics covered include: cold and hot water supplies drainage soldering and welding hot water heating radiant heating solar heating electrical work sanitationTrade Review"Clear, concise text with full colour illustrations ensure plumbing technical terms are easy to understand and absorb." (Plumbing & Heating Engineering, December 2008) Table of ContentsContents Preface Encyclopaedia A-Z

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Book SynopsisMaking Social Worlds: A Communication Perspective offers the most accessible introduction to the tools and concepts of CMM Coordinated Management of Meaning one of the groundbreaking theories of speech communication. Draws upon advances in research for the most up-to-date concepts in speech communication Defines the ''critical moments'' of communication for students and practitioners; encouraging us to view communication as a two-sided process of coordinating actions and making/managing meanings Questions how we can intervene in dangerous or undesirable patterns of communication that will result in better social worlds Trade Review"Making Social Worlds is an exciting and gutsy volume readable by a range of audiences. The focus on critical interaction moments allows intelligent probing communication–based analyses of everything from couples fighting to wars and international relations. The conversational writing style kept me engaged from beginning to end." Stanley Deetz. Professor Director of Peace and Conflict Studies National Communication Association Distinguished Scholar International Communication Association Past-President and Fellow "This is not only a marvelously lucid updating of CMM theory, it also demonstrates the broad applicability of this important conceptual work to problems and potentials of human communication." Kenneth J. Gergen, author of An Invitation to Social Construction Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Critical moments that shape our social worlds. 2. Taking a communication perspective on social worlds. 3. Paradigms and the “physics” of social worlds. 4. Communication: Coordinating Actions and Making/Managing Meanings. 5. Doing things in communication: Speech acts. 6. Episodes and patterns of communication. 7. Selves and forms of consciousness. 8. Relationships and relational minds. 9. Afterword: Something of a guide for using CMM. .

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Book SynopsisUpdated to reflect the latest developments in twenty-first century museum scholarship, the new Second Edition of Museum Studies: An Anthology of Contexts presents a comprehensive collection of approaches to museums and their relation to history, culture and philosophy. Unique in its deep range of historical sources and by its inclusion of primary texts by museum makers Places current praxis and theory in its broader and deeper historical context with the collection of primary and secondary sources spanning more than 200 years Features the latest developments in museum scholarship concerning issues of inclusion and exclusion, repatriation, indigenous models of collection and display, museums in an age of globalization, visitor studies and interactive technologies Includes a new section on relationships, interactions, and responsibilities Offers an updated bibliography and list of resources devoted to museum studies that makes the voTable of ContentsAlternative Taxonomy xi Notes on Contributors xvi Acknowledgments xxiv Introduction to the Second Edition: Museum/Studies and the “Eccentric Space” of an Anthology – Revisited 1 Bettina M. Carbonell Part I Museology: A Collection of Contexts 15 Introduction 15 1 From The Museum Age: Foreword 19 Germain Bazin 2 The Museum: Its Classical Etymology and Renaissance Genealogy 23 Paula Findlen 3 The Universal Survey Museum 46 Carol Duncan and Alan Wallach 4 Seeing Through Solidity: A Feminist Perspective on Museums 62 Gaby Porter 5 Universal Museums, Museum Objects and Repatriation: The Tangled Stories of Things 73 Neil G.W. Curtis 6 Narrativity and the Museological Myths of Nationality 82 Donald Preziosi 7 Museums, Civic Life, and the Educative Force of Remembrance 92 Roger I. Simon 8 The Memorial Museum Identity Complex: Victimhood, Culpability, and Responsibility 97 Paul Williams 9 At The Holocaust Museum 116 Alice Friman Part II States of “Nature” in the Museum: Natural History, Anthropology, Ethnology 117 Introduction 117 10 To the Citizens of the United States of America 123 Charles Willson Peale 11 Letter of 1863 to Mr. Thomas G. Cary 125 Louis Agassiz 12 Museums of Ethnology and Their Classification 126 Franz Boas 13 “Magnificent Intentions”: Washington, D.C., and American Anthropology in 1846 129 Curtis M. Hinsley, Jr. 14 From Natural History to Science: Display and the Transformation of American Museums of Science and Nature 142 Karen A. Rader and Victoria E. M. Cain 15 The Development of Ethnological Museums 158 Robert Goldwater 16 Ethnology: A Science on Display 163 Fabrice Grognet 17 Ambiguous Messages and Ironic Twists: Into the Heart of Africa and The Other Museum 168 Enid Schildkrout 18 Thinking and Doing Otherwise: Anthropological Theory in Exhibitionary Practice 177 Mary Bouquet 19 The Mirror and the Tomb: Africa, Museums, and Memory 189 Françoise Lionnet 20 From Ethnology to Heritage: The Role of the Museum 199 Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett 21 The Pitt-Rivers Museum, Oxford 206 James Fenton Part III The Status of Nations and the Museum 209 Introduction 209 22 From On the Museum of Art: An Address 213 J. C. Robinson 23 Presidential Address to the Museums Association, Maidstone Meeting, 1909 218 Henry Balfour 24 Addresses on the Occasion of the Opening of the American Wing, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (November 10, 1924) 225 Robert W. de Forest, Grosvenor Atterbury, and Elihu Root 25 The Architectural Museum from World’s Fair to Restoration Village 230 Edward N. Kaufman 26 Melodrama, Pantomime or Portrayal?: Representing Ourselves and the British Past through Exhibitions in History Museums 244 Gaynor Kavanagh 27 Artifacts as Expressions of Society and Culture: Subversive Genealogy and the Value of History 250 Mark P. Leone and Barbara J. Little 28 Museums and the Formation of National and Cultural Identities 260 Annie E. Coombes 29 Museums, National, Postnational and Transcultural Identities 273 Sharon J. Macdonald 30 Architecture and the Scene of Evidence 287 Catherine Ingraham 31 Some Thoughts about National Museums at the End of the Century 294 Roger G. Kennedy Part IV Histories and Identities in the Museum 299 Introduction 299 32 Memory, Distortion, and History in the Museum 303 Susan A. Crane 33 Museum Matters 317 Gyan Prakash 34 Reality as Illusion, the Historic Houses that Become Museums 324 Mónica Risnicoff de Gorgas 35 Mining the Museum: Artists Look at Museums, Museums Look at Themselves 329 Lisa G. Corrin 36 The Afterlife of Lynching: Exhibitions and the Re-composition of Human Suffering 347 Bettina Messias Carbonell 37 Exhibiting Mestizaje: The Poetics and Experience of the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum 357 Karen Mary Davalos 38 Indigenous Models of Museums in Oceania 373 Sidney Moko Mead 39 Museums and the Native Voice 377 Gerald McMaster 40 Dangerous Heritage: Southern New Ireland, the Museum and the Display of the Past 383 Sean Kingston 41 Emerging Discourses around Identity in New South African Museum Exhibitions 397 Crain Soudien Part V Art, Artifacts, and the Deployment of Objects in the Museum 407 Introduction 407 42 Aims and Principles of the Construction and Management of Museums of Fine Art 413 Benjamin Ives Gilman 43 The Museum as an Art Patron 421 John Cotton Dana 44 Cultural Entrepreneurship in Nineteenth-century Boston, Part II: The Classification and Framing of American Art 425 Paul DiMaggio 45 Picturing Feminism, Selling Liberalism: The Case of the Disappearing Holbein 442 Jordanna Bailkin 46 Conclusion to The Love of Art 453 Pierre Bourdieu and Alain Darbel, with Dominique Schnapper 47 Art and the Future’s Past 457 Philip Fisher 48 Museums Without Collections: Museum Philosophy in West Africa 473 Malcolm McLeod 49 Women at the Whitney, 1910–30: Feminism/Sociology/Aesthetics 478 Janet Wolff 50 From The Museum as Muse: Artists Reflect: Introduction 491 Kynaston McShine 51 Zero Gravity 503 Maurice Berger 52 Museums and Globalization 510 Saloni Mathur 53 Changing Values in the Art Museum: Rethinking Communication and Learning 517 Eilean Hooper-Greenhill 54 Technology Becomes the Object: The Use of Electronic Media at the National Museum of the American Indian 533 Gwyneira Isaac Part VI In and Beyond the Museum: Relationships, Interactions, Responsibilities 547 Introduction 547 55 Museums, Corporatism and the Civil Society 549 Robert R. Janes 56 Museums as Agents of Social Inclusion 562 Richard Sandell 57 Partnership in Museums: A Tribal Maori Response to Repatriation 575 Paul Tapsell 58 Interactivity in Museums: The Politics of Narrative Style 580 Andrea Witcomb 59 Speaking about Museums: A Meditation on Language 590 Stephen E. Weil Selected Bibliography 599 Source Acknowledgments 615 Index 620

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Book SynopsisOriginal / British English It is Lisa's first visit to London. She is going to learn English. Then she meets Michael. And suddenly her English lessons are very exciting.

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Book SynopsisUsing in-depth qualitative interviews, authors Herbert J. Rubin and Irene S. Rubin have researched topics ranging from community redevelopment programs to the politics of budgeting and been energized by the depth, thoroughness, and credibility of what was revealed.They describe in-depth qualitative interviewing from beginning to end, from its underlying philosophy and assumptions to project design, analysis and write up. This book is exactly what I was looking for in that it covers interviewing and analysis in depth.Daphne John, Oberlin CollegeStudents leave this book fully informed of the nuances and complexity of interviewing as well as excited about the promise interview research findings offer.Hannah Britton, University of KansasThe authors' focus on the reflective process, question development, and procedural steps associated with qualitative research is rich and thorough.Tracy M. LaraTrade Review“The book does a wonderful job of detailing how to develop questions, probes, analyze data, and organizing our data.” -- David S. Allen“This book is exactly what I was looking for in that it covers interviewing and analysis in depth.” -- Daphne John“The Third Edition will be very useful for graduate students. It appears to seamlessly shift its lens from broad landscapes to close-ups without losing focus on the content.” -- Sarita K. Davis“Students leave this book fully informed of the nuances and complexity of interviewing as well as excited about the promise interview research findings offer.” -- Hannah Britton“This text is well-written and easy to follow. It follows the natural flow of a qualitative project.” -- Cheryl L. Coan“The authors provide a clear and detailed illustration of the nuts and bolts of interviewing in qualitative research. The focus on the reflective process, question development, and procedural steps associated with qualitative research is rich and thorough.” -- Tracy M. Lara“This edition is at once simpler, and clearer yet more expansive and richer in content, examples and use.” -- Nancy Stanford Blair“[The book] is somehow both more concise and more comprehensive than the Second Edition, providing a rich discussion of philosophy as well as design and analytic methods. The authors also have a very pleasant writing style that is engaging to the reader, and provides both clarity of the concepts discussed as well as a sense of a strong knowledge through the use of personal narrative and sharing of experiences.” -- Eileen S. JohnsonTable of ContentsChapter 1. Listening, Hearing, and Sharing Chapter 2. Research Philosophy and Qualitative Interviews Chapter 3. Qualitative Data Gathering Methods and Style Chapter 4. Designing Research for the Responsive Interviewing Model Chapter 5. Designing for Quality Chapter 6. Conversational Partnerships Chapter 7. The Responsive Interview as an Extended Conversation Chapter 8. Structure of the Responsive Interview Chapter 9. Designing Main Questions and Probes Chapter 10. Preparing Follow-Up Questions Chapter 11. Variants of the Responsive Interviewing Model Chapter 12. Data Analysis in the Responsive Interviewing Model Chapter 13. Sharing the Results Chapter 14. Personal Reflections on Responsive Interviewing

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Book SynopsisA short but engaging exploration of the brain. In Brains, scientist Leif Ostergaard explores our most complicated and mysterious organ. From the dissection of Einstein's brain to research on how to map networks of neurons, Ostergaard deconstructs the different parts of the brain and provides an engaging overview of its essential functions. He explains how we store information in the synapses of neural networks and how these networks carry commands to our muscles and internal organs and receive sensory input from our skin, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Delving into the subconscious, we learn what our brains are doing while we daydream and how neurotransmitters play a role in addiction. In this fascinating book, Ostergaard reveals how this enigmatic organ is even more complex than we thought it was. In Reflections, a series copublished with Denmark's Aarhus University Press, scholars deliver 60-page reflections on key concepts. These books present unique insights on a wide range of toTable of ContentsThe Mind of a GeniusThe Subconscious BrainMapping the CerebrumThe Learning BrainLet Your Mind Soar

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Book SynopsisThis book is a practical guide for mental and behavioral health care providers on using videoconferencing and other technologies to provide safe, high-quality care for their patients and clients.Table of ContentsForeword—Gerald P. Koocher Acknowledgments Introduction: Telemental Health Moves From the Margins Into the Mainstream Chapter 1. Concepts, Principles, and Benefits of Telemental Health Chapter 2. Overview of Telemental Health Technologies Chapter 3. Ethical, Legal, and Risk Management Considerations Chapter 4. Establishing a Telemental Health Practice Chapter 5. Safety and Emergency Planning and Management Chapter 6. Providing Direct Clinical Care Chapter 7. Conducting Psychological Assessments Chapter 8. Telesupervision and Training in Telepractice Chapter 9. Ethical Telepractice With Historically Underserved Populations Chapter 10. Optimizing Practitioner Skills and Resilience Chapter 11. Conclusion: A Call to Action and Telemental Health Leadership References Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisFiona English is Honorary Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Applied Linguistics, IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UK.Tim Marr is Visiting Professor in TESOL and Applied Linguistics at Universidad Icesi, Colombia.Trade ReviewThe book provides good and inspiring reading on various topics concerning language in social life. ... [I]t covers a broad spectrum ... from linguistic ethnography, correctness, language variety and change, writtenness and spokenness to multilingualism, translanguaging, language myths, language at school and at work – all this with a clear focus on pragmatics and applied linguistics. ... English & Marr strive for linguistic awareness, and they passionately plead for awareness raised towards language in everyday communication. Whoever reads this book, is richly rewarded by a variety of information and stimulating discussions. * Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching *[A] lively and thoughtful book ... [in which] readers are asked to think carefully and deliberately about the language we encounter on a daily basis. ... Particularly entertaining examples include the use of the word ‘sorry’ in British English and the function of small talk across different languages ... English and Marr make it clear from the very start that the aim of this book is “not to teach you linguistics but rather to show what you can do with it”. With its emphasis on linguistic mindfulness, this book does just that. * Babel: The Language Magazine *[Why Do Linguistics?] can be used as an introductory overview of an impressive number of concepts. On the other hand, it also offers a good overall review for linguistics enthusiasts who already possess some knowledge of the field ... [and] language teachers in general ... The whole book is cohesive, guiding the reader from specific examples to broader issues in linguistics ... Each chapter offers richly analyzed examples, which effectively illustrate concepts in linguistics ... [making this] a highly readable book ... [T]he authors do accomplish the stated purpose of their book, offering cogent arguments accompanied by illustrative and authentic examples of why we should all do linguistics. * The Linguist List *Why Do Linguistics? is an accessible book ... offering plenty of real-world examples, definitions of key terms, opportunities for applications of linguistic frameworks, and even a bit of history. * BAAL Newsletter *Why Do Linguistics? is an engaging introduction to the study of language. It covers a wide range of topics in an accessible and lively manner. There are numerous examples from everyday life to illustrate the points being made, all of which highlight the value of taking a deeper look at language issues and what they, in the broader sense, mean. The authors have given us a book that not only explains, but also helps us understand, the complexity of human communications from social, as well as multilingual and intercultural points of view. A very enjoyable book and one that beginning students of linguistics will especially relate to. -- Brian Paltridge, Professor of TESOL, University of Sydney, AustraliaExpert ‘noticers of language’ Fiona English and Tim Marr present a comprehensive and compelling case for the study of language from a social linguistics perspective. From announcements on public transport, to considering whether a shoe is a text they provide a persuasive and detailed explanation of how language is at once messy and systematic. They explore issues of identity, culture, language attitudes and linguistics diversity and convincingly show that linguistics is everywhere. The use of every day examples, including post cards and furniture assembly instructions makes clear the full reach of linguistic analysis and demonstrates that examining the world through a linguistic lens provides new ways of looking and of thinking. This is an engaging book written with verve, and highly recommended for anyone interested in language. -- Annabelle Mooney, Reader in the Department of Media, Culture and Language, University of Roehampton, UKThis highly original overview of the field of linguistics answers the question posed by its title in multiple ways - all of them convincing, entertaining and informative. As someone working with secondary school English departments, I was particularly interested in Fiona English and Tim Marr's chapter arguing that language study should be given much more serious consideration in the school curriculum. I couldn't agree more and now feel more empowered than ever to make the case with anyone who might think otherwise. The book is very readable throughout and I would recommend it to anyone with a serious interest in language. I finished more convinced than ever that students at all levels need to do linguistics - and it made me want to do the subject all over again. -- Andrew McCallum, Co-Director of the English and Media Centre, London, UKThis book is very engaging and was a fascinating read, not least because of the wide range of interesting real-life examples. * Tilmann Altenberg, Cardiff University, UK *An informative and engaging introduction … With richly analyzed examples collected from everyday communicative interactions, Fiona English and Tim Marr provide us with new ways of looking at and thinking about the complexity of human communications through a linguistic lens. * Language in Society *Table of ContentsAuthors’ Acknowledgements Publisher’s Acknowledgements General Introduction Part I Introduction to Part I – Reflective Linguistics 1. About Noticing: Becoming a linguistic ethnographer 2. About Correctness : What is good language? 3. About Belonging : How does language enact community? 4. About Diversity : How do societies organise language? 5. About Difference : Do all languages work the same way? Part II Introduction to Part II – The Study of Language 6. Essential Linguistic Tools 7. A Framework for Analysis 8. Speaking and Spokenness 9. Writing and Writtenness 10. Choosing our Words Part III Introduction to Part III – Why Do Linguistics? 11. Translanguaging : When the mixed code is the code 12. Myths and Moral Panics? : Linguistics and the public domain 13. The Subject That Isn’t a Subject : Language at school 14. Communicating At The Sharp Edge : Linguistics and the workplace 15. So, Why Do Linguistics? References Index

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Book SynopsisMaster Greek script with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Greek script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design.Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design: AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book to keep track Table of Contents : Prologue : 01 Taxi : 02 Up and down : 03 A coffee : 04 A drink : 05 Time for shopping! : 06 Shopping : 07 Eating out : 08 At the museum : 09 Little trips : 10 Souvenirs : 11 Useful words : A brief history of Ancient Greece : 12 Epilogue : English-Greek vocabulary

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Book SynopsisComprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. German Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language.

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Book SynopsisAn accessible introduction to language development aimed at a wide audience of students from different disciplines such as psychology, behavioural science, linguistics, cognitive science, and speech pathology. It requires only minimal knowledge of psychology, and is intended for undergraduates from the second year of studies onwards.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements xv Chapter 1 What Enables Infants to Acquire Language? 1 Chapter 2 What do Infants Learn Before they Speak their First Word? 19 Chapter 3 How does Social and Cognitive Development Support Language Development? 43 Chapter 4 How do Children Learn Words? 63 Chapter 5 How do Children Learn to Combine and Modify Words? 89 Chapter 6 What Kind of Language do Children Encounter? 117 Chapter 7 How do Children Learn to Use Language? 141 Chapter 8 How does Language Development Aff ect Cognition? 163 Chapter 9 What is the Role of Literacy in Language Development? 189 Chapter 10 What Causes Language Impairments? 213 Chapter 11 How do Deaf Children Acquire Language? 239 Chapter 12 How does Language Development Aff ect the Brain? 263 Glossary 287 References 303 Name Index 367 Subject Index 379

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