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Book SynopsisPrivate Security: An Introduction to Principles and Practice, Second Edition explains foundational security principlesdefining terms and outlining the increasing scope of security in daily lifewhile reflecting current practices of private security as an industry and profession. The book looks at the development and history of the industry, outlines fundamental security principles, and the growing dynamic and overlap that exists between the private sector security and public safety and law enforcementespecially since the events of 9/11. Chapters focus on current practice, reflecting the technology-driven, fast-paced, global security environment. Such topics covered include security law and legal issues, risk management, physical security, human resources and personnel considerations, investigations, institutional and industry-specific security, crisis and emergency planning, computer, and information security. A running theme of this edition is highliTrade Review"This is an excellent, practitioner-based and comprehensive textbook on the practice of private security as an industry." —Dr. Joshua Sinai, IASCP Homeland Security Bookshelf"This is an excellent, practitioner-based and comprehensive textbook on the practice of private security as an industry." —Dr. Joshua Sinai, IASCP Homeland Security BookshelfTable of Contents1: Security Origins and Development 2: Concept, Context, and Definiition: Security 3: Private Security, Public Policing, and Occupational 4: Private Security Industry, Organizational Structure, and Definition 5: Private Security and the Law 6: Risk Management 7: Physical Security 8: Security: Human Resources and Personnel 9: Investigations and Investigative Reporting for the Security Professional 10: Crisis Planning and Prevention of Accidents, Emergencies, and Disasters 11: Critical Infrastructure Security 12: Private Security and Art and Cultural, Educational, Religious, and Medical Institutions 13: Private Security: Hospitality, Gaming, Event, and Mall Property 14: Information, IT, and Computer Security 15: The Future of the Private Security Industry: A Philosophical Outlook

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Book SynopsisThis highly-anticipated volume has been extensively revised to reflect changes in technology, digital humanities methods and practices, and institutional culture surrounding the valuation and publication of digital scholarship.Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors viii Preface xvii Part I Infrastructures 1 1 Between Bits and Atoms: Physical Computing and Desktop Fabrication in the Humanities 3 Jentery Sayers, Devon Elliott, Kari Kraus, Bethany Nowviskie, and William J. Turkel 2 Embodiment, Entanglement, and Immersion in Digital Cultural Heritage 22 Sarah Kenderdine 3 The Internet of Things 42 Finn Arne Jorgensen 4 Collaboration and Infrastructure 54 Jennifer Edmond Part II Creation 67 5 Becoming Interdisciplinary 69 Willard McCarty 6 New Media and Modeling: Games and the Digital Humanities 84 Steven E. Jones 7 Exploratory Programming in Digital Humanities Pedagogy and Research 98 Nick Montfort 8 Making Virtual Worlds 110 Christopher Johanson 9 Electronic Literature as Digital Humanities 127 Scott Rettberg 10 Social Scholarly Editing 137 Kenneth M. Price 11 Digital Methods in the Humanities: Understanding and Describing their Use across the Disciplines 150 Lorna Hughes, Panos Constantopoulos, and Costis Dallas 12 Tailoring Access to Content 171 Seamus Lawless, Owen Conlan, and Cormac Hampson 13 Ancient Evenings: Retrocomputing in the Digital Humanities 185 Matthew G. Kirschenbaum Part III Analysis 199 14 Mapping the Geospatial Turn 201 Todd Presner and David Shepard 15 Music Information Retrieval 213 John Ashley Burgoyne, Ichiro Fujinaga, and J. Stephen Downie 16 Data Modeling 229 Julia Flanders and Fotis Jannidis 17 Graphical Approaches to the Digital Humanities 238 Johanna Drucker 18 Zen and the Art of Linked Data: New Strategies for a Semantic Web of Humanist Knowledge 251 Dominic Oldman, Martin Doerr, and Stefan Gradmann 19 Text Analysis and Visualization: Making Meaning Count 274 Stefan Sinclair and Geoffrey Rockwell 20 Text‐Mining the Humanities 291 Matthew L. Jockers and Ted Underwood 21 Textual Scholarship and Text Encoding 307 Elena Pierazzo 22 Digital Materiality 322 Sydney J. Shep 23 Screwmeneutics and Hermenumericals: the Computationality of Hermeneutics 331 Joris J. van Zundert 24 When Texts of Study are Audio Files: Digital Tools for Sound Studies in Digital Humanities 348 Tanya E. Clement 25 Marking Texts of Many Dimensions 358 Jerome McGann 26 Classification and its Structures 377 C. M. Sperberg‐McQueen Part IV Dissemination 395 27 Interface as Mediating Actor for Collection Access, Text Analysis, and Experimentation 397 Stan Ruecker 28 Saving the Bits: Digital Humanities Forever? 408 William Kilbride 29 Crowdsourcing in the Digital Humanities 420 Melissa Terras 30 Peer Review 439 Kathleen Fitzpatrick 31 Hard Constraints: Designing Software in the Digital Humanities 449 Stephen Ramsay Part V Past, Present, Future of Digital Humanities 459 32 Beyond the Digital Humanities Center: the Administrative Landscapes of the Digital Humanities 461 Andrew Prescott 33 Sorting Out the Digital Humanities 476 Patrik Svensson 34 Only Connect: The Globalization of the Digital Humanities 493 Daniel Paul O’Donnell, Katherine L. Walter, Alex Gil, and Neil Fraistat 35 Gendering Digital Literary History: What Counts for Digital Humanities 511 Laura C. Mandell 36 The Promise of the Digital Humanities and the Contested Nature of Digital Scholarship 524 William G. Thomas III 37 Building Theories or Theories of Building? A Tension at the Heart of Digital Humanities 538 Claire Warwick Index 553

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Book SynopsisThe first edition of thisHandbookis built on surveys by well-known figures from around the world and around the intellectual world, reflecting several different theoretical predilections, balancing coverage of enduring questions and important recent work. Those strengths are now enhanced by adding new chapters and thoroughly revising almost all other chapters, partly to reflect ways in which the field has changed in the intervening twenty years, in some places radically. The result is a magnificent volume that can be used for many purposes.David W. Lightfoot,Georgetown University The Handbook of Linguistics, Second Editionis a stupendous achievement. Aronoff and Rees-Miller have provided overviews of 29 subfields of linguistics, each written by one of the leading researchers in that subfield and each impressively crafted in both style and content. I know of no finer resource for anyone who would wish to be better informed on recent developments in linguisTable of ContentsList of Contributors ix Preface to the Second Edition xi Preface to the First Edition xiii List of Abbreviations xvii Part I Starting Points 1 1. Origins of Language 3Andrew Carstairs-McCarthy 2. Languages of the World 21Bernard Comrie 3. Typology and Universals 39William Croft 4. Field Linguistics: Gathering Language Data from Native Speakers 57Pamela Munro 5. Writing Systems 75Peter T. Daniels Part II Theoretical Bases 95 6. The History of Linguistics: Approaches to Linguistics 97Lyle Campbell 7. Generative Grammar: Rule Systems for Describing Sentence Structure 119Thomas Wasow 8. Functional Linguistics: Communicative Functions and Language Structure 141Robert D. Van Valin, Jr. Part III Core Fields 159 9. Linguistic Phonetics: The Sounds of Languages 161John Laver 10. Phonology: Sound Structure 185Abigail C. Cohn 11. Morphology 211Andrew Spencer 12. The Lexicon 235D. A. Cruse 13. Syntax 255Mark C. Baker 14. Formal Semantics 279Shalom Lappin 15. Historical Linguistics: Language Change Over Time 299Brian D. Joseph Part IV Languages and the Mind 321 16. Neurolinguistics 323David Caplan 17. Psycholinguistics 345Kiel Christianson 18. Sign Languages 371Wendy Sandler and Diane Lillo-Martin 19. First Language Acquisition 397Brian MacWhinney Part V Languages in Use 415 20. Pragmatics: Language and Communication 417Ruth Kempson 21. Discourse Analysis 445Agnes Weiyun He 22. Linguistics and Literature 463Nigel Fabb 23. Linguistic Anthropology and Ethnolinguistics 479Steven P. Black and Elizabeth A. Falconi 24. Sociolinguistic Theory: Systematic Study of the Social Uses of Language 505J. K. Chambers 25. Language Variation: Sociolinguistic Variationist Analysis 519Kirk Hazen 26. Multilingualism 541Suzanne Romaine 27. Second Language Acquisition: One Person with Two Languages 557Vivian Cook Part VI Applications of Linguistics 583 28. Second Language Pedagogy: Where Theory Meets Practice 585Janie Rees-Miller 29. Educational Linguistics 603James Paul Gee 30. Linguistics and Reading 617Rebecca Treiman 31. Language and Law 627Roger W. Shuy 32. Translation 645Christoph Gutknecht 33. Language Planning and Policy 655Kathryn D. Stemper and Kendall A. King Index 675

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Book SynopsisColloquial Chinese: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by a leading academic in Chinese language teaching and course design. Based on feedback from learners and teachers who used its previous version, this new edition has been updated to reflect the language and cultural changes in China, such as online shopping and WeChat payment, and to provide a more integrated and step-by-step approach to making the learning of modern Mandarin Chinese more effective and enjoyable. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Chinese in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.Colloquial Chinese is exceptional; each unit presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues can be found at the back, as well as transcripts of listening practice exercises.Key features include: A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar Step by step introduction of Chinese characters An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises A combination of listening, reading and speaking activities with the support of transcripts at the back of the book Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations Helpful cultural points explaining the customs and features of life in China An overview of the Chinese language: its sounds, structure and Chinese characters Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Chinese is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Chinese as well as teachers of Chinese.Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues, new words and listening practice exercises from the book and will help develop your listening and speaking skills.Trade ReviewNONETable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgements ixIntroduction1 Hěn gāoxìng jiàndào nǐ 很高兴见到你Very pleased to meet you2 Xìngmíng, guójí hé niánlíng 姓名、国籍和年龄Name, nationality and age3 Zài gōngsī de jùhuì shang Jiā hé péngyŏu家和朋友Family and friends4 Wèn shíjiān 问时间Asking the time5 Jiārén hé péngyou Zài pàiduì shàng 在派对上Family and friends At a party6 Rìqī hé tiānqì 日期和天气The date and the weather 7 Wèn lù 问路Asking for directions 8 Mǎi dōngxi 买东西Shopping 9 Wǎngshàng gòuwù网上购物Shopping online 10 Diǎn cài 点菜Order food 19011 Dă dī hé mǎi huōchē piào 打的和买火车票Taking the taxi and buying train tickets 12 Zài jiŭdiàn 在酒店At the hotel 13 Dǎ diànhuà 打电话Making telephone calls 14 Tànqīn hé lǚyóu 探亲和旅游 Vising family and travel15 Míngxìnpiàn hé wēxìn 明信片和微信 Postcard and WeChatGrammar summary Answers to Exercises and Reading/listening practices Transcripts in pinyin for Listening/reading practicesChinese–English glossary English–Chinese pinyin glossary Appendix A: Dialogues in characters for Lessons 1 and 2Appendix B: English translations of dialogues/texts from Lessons 3 to 15 Appendix C: Table of combinations of the initials and finals in Putonghua Appendix D: Useful signsIndex to language and cultural notes

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Modern Hebrew: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and practical reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Hebrew as used by contemporary native speakers of the language.It presents an accessible description of the language, focusing on the real patterns of use today. The Grammar aims to serve as a reference source for the learner and user of Hebrew irrespective of level, by setting out the complexities of the language in short, readable sections that are clear and free from jargon.It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.Features of this new edition include: Much expanded coverage of a large part of the syntax and morphology Reformulation and clarification of many details Enrichment of the vocabulary to mirror the digital and Internet age.Table of ContentsPreface Glossary Hebrew grammatical terminology LEVEL ONE Masculine and feminine, singular and plural Agreement The inflections of the verb The passive binyanim: NIF’AL, HUF’AL, PU’AL Embedded clauses LEVEL TWO Special root-types Noun types (noun mishkalim) Adjective types (adjective mishkalim) Constructs and possessives Numerals Comparatives Adverbials More negatives Exercises Vocabulary for exercises Key to exercises Index

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Book SynopsisColloquial Swahili: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Swahili as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Swahili in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Colloquial Swahili is exceptional; each unit presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary lists throughout. Key features include:A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writiTable of ContentsIntroduction. Unit 1. Welcome Unit 2. Where do you come from? Unit 3. The Family Unit 4. Travelling Unit 5. On the Move Unit 6. In the Countryside Unit 7. Sickness and Medical Treatment Unit 8. Visiting Unit 9. Doing Social Research Unit 10. A Wedding Celebration Unit 11. Trouble at Home Unit 12. Stories and Newspapers Unit 13. Communications Unit 14. Various Kinds of Music. Key to Exercises. Swahili-English Glossary. English-Swahili Glossary. Language Structure. Index.

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Book SynopsisColloquial Arabic of Egypt provides a step-by-step course in spoken Egyptian Arabic the most widely understood dialect in the Arab world. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Egyptian Arabic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.Key features include: Arabic in romanization form throughout, with optional Arabic script supplements emphasis on modern conversational language with clear pronunciation guidance progressive introduction to the Arabic alphabet to aid familiarity with simple labels and signs grammar section and bilingual glossaries for easy reference stimulating exercises with lively illustrations new e-resources at www.routledge.com/cw/colloquialsoffering supplementTable of ContentsIntroduction. The Sounds of Arabic. The Arabic Alphabet. 1. Hello and welcome! 2. My family 3. Would you like some tea? 4. Does it have air conditioning? 5. Anything else? 6. What does he look like? 7. That's better 8. Review 9. My life 10. I like fishing 11. Straight on 12. Did you enjoy yourself in France? 13. A long time ago 14. The Nile restaurant 15. Review. Structure Summary. Arabic script supplement. Key to exercises English-Arabic glossary. Arabic-English glossary.

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Book SynopsisVerbs are one of the most difficult aspects of English, especially for language leaners. This tool is designed to find answers fast. Best if used during or after a course, training, or tutoring of the English language, even if being taught by friends or family. All content is in English. Every facet of verb use is covered including examples and tables. This 6 page laminated guide is handy enough to go anywhere as a cheat sheet reference for speaking English. As a new student of the language this is a must-have, as the learner progresses the guide offers quick access answers for practice until the guide becomes less and less necessary. 6 page laminated guide includes: English Verbs Past Tense of Regular Verbs Informal/Slang Verb Forms The Gerund Verb Tenses 100 Most Common Verbs Conjugation of To Be, To Have & To Do Used To Verb Categories Contractions Conditional Sentences Subjunctive Expressing Preference Polite Requests Active & Passive Forms Modals Modal Summary Phrasal Verbs Wishes

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Book SynopsisDesigned as a multi-purpose tool for English language learners. Best if used during or after a course, training, or tutoring of the English language, even if being taught by friends or family. All content is in English. The most common, functional and useful English words and phrases to navigate daily life are included as well as essential grammar usage rules. This 6 page laminated guide is handy enough to go anywhere as a cheat sheet reference for speaking English. As a new student of the language this is a must-have, as the learner progresses the guide offers quick access answers for practice until the guide becomes less and less necessary. 6 page laminated guide includes: Alphabet, Cardinal Numbers, Ordinals Measures, Money, Food Days & Dates, Months of Year, Seasons Family, Health, Emergency Safety Invitations & Offers, Emotions, Greetings Colors, Holidays, Weather & Climate The 50 United States & Jurisdictions Government, Common Jobs, Directions, Time Opinions Digital Language, Sc

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Book SynopsisZaynab, first published in 1913, is widely cited as the first Arabic novel, yet the previous eight decades saw hundreds of novels translated into Arabic from English and French. This vast literary corpus influenced generations of Arab writers but has, until now, been considered a curious footnote in the genre''s history. Incorporating these works into the history of the Arabic novel, Stranger Fictions offers a transformative new account of modern Arabic literature, world literature, and the novel.Rebecca C. Johnson rewrites the history of the global circulation of the novel by moving Arabic literature from the margins of comparative literature to its center. Considering the wide range of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century translation practicesincluding bad translation, mistranslation, and pseudotranslationJohnson argues that Arabic translators did far more than copy European works; they authored new versions of them, producing sophisticated theorizations ofTrade ReviewA timely theoretical contribution to comparative literature's recent turn to translation and shift away from Eurocentrism. With a deep understanding of the material circuits of production and dissemination, Johnson draws on a vast archive of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and twentieth-century texts and critical debates. This transnational history of the novel is radical not only for orienting readers away from paradigms of national development precipitated by anticolonialism, but also because it develops important theoretical tools from within Arabic literature. * Critical Inquiry *This judicious and perceptive critical study is a welcome addition to the scholarship since the early 2000s that has scrutinized the chronology and nature of the beginnings of the Arabic novel in the nineteenth century. * Modern Language Quartely *This judicious and perceptive critical study is a welcome addition to the scholarship. Stranger Fictions argues that, contrary to accepted belief, translations of Western novels into Arabic record with uncanny precision and prescience the transformations brought by modernity and modernization into the Middle East. * Modern Langauge Quarterly *Johnson jettisons the static and narrow view of translation as direct transfer beholden to standards of 'fidelity' in favor of a dynamic and expansive understanding of translation that includes cultural adaptation, rewriting, and mistranslation. Beyond its necessary and important work of rethinking the origins of the Arabic novel translationally and transnationally, Stranger Fictions also has much to offer to literary scholars on similar trajectories of textual recovery and revisionist historiography in the lesser-studied languages. * International Journal of Middle East Studies *Stranger Fictions is an important contribution to the arena of Arabic literary history in general, and particularly to nahdawī studies. It is well-positioned to serve as an influential piece of literary criticism among the broader community of scholars working in European and comparative literatures. * Journal of Arabic Studies *Table of ContentsIntroduction: A History of the Novel in Mistranslation Part One: Reading in Translation 1. Crusoe's Babel, Missionaries' Mistakes: Translated Origins of the Arabic Novel 2. Stranger Publics: The Structural Translation of the Print Sphere 3. Errant Readers: The Serialized Novel's Modern Subject Part Two: The Transnational Imagination 4. Fictions of Connectivity: Dumas's World in Translation 5. The Novel in the Age of the Comparative World Picture: Jules Verne's Colonial Worlds 6. The Melodramatic State: Popular Translation and the Erring Nation Conclusion: Invader Fictions: National Literature after Translation

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Book SynopsisMedieval books that survive today have been through a lot: singed by fire, mottled by mold, eaten by insects, annotated by readers, cut into fragments, or damaged through well-intentioned preservation efforts. In this book, Michelle Warren tells the story of one such manuscript—an Arthurian romance with textual origins in twelfth-century England now diffused across the twenty-first century internet. This trajectory has been propelled by a succession of technologies—from paper manufacture to printing to computers. Together, they have made literary history itself a cultural technology indebted to colonial capitalism. Bringing to bear media theory, medieval literary studies, and book history, Warren shows how digital infrastructures change texts and books, even very old ones. In the process, she uncovers a practice of "tech medievalism" that weaves through the history of computing since the mid-twentieth century; metaphors indebted to King Arthur and the Holy Grail are integral to some of the technologies that now sustain medieval books on the internet. This infrastructural approach to book history illuminates how the meaning of literature is made by many people besides canonical authors: translators, scribes, patrons, readers, collectors, librarians, cataloguers, editors, photographers, software programmers, and many more. Situated at the intersections of the digital humanities, library sciences, literary history, and book history, Holy Digital Grail offers new ways to conceptualize authorship, canon formation, and the definition of a "book."Trade Review"Deeply learned, self-reflective and ethical, and a really good read, Holy Digital Grail represents a lifetime's worth of thinking deeply."—Siân Echard, University of British Columbia"Book history built around the precarious adventures of a single—and singularly embattled—Arthurian manuscript. Michelle Warren is among the most original, creative, and technologically alert medieval scholars of our time."—Paul Strohm, Columbia University"This is the kind of book history scholarship we need in the twenty-first century: connective, imaginative, and unafraid to follow the histories of books wherever they lead. Michelle Warren's fascinating account of a single manuscript and its many afterlives connects our digital present and the medieval past with insight and verve, deftly combining the study of manuscripts, digitization, and media history in a remarkable synthesis."—Alan Galey, University of Toronto"Warren's book is praiseworthy not just for her knowledge about MS 80, but also for her detailed understanding of the work involved in creating digital editions and the clarity with which she explains (what may be) unfamiliar technical terminology and processes to the reader. Warren's focus on the paratextual features of the manuscript, along with the attention she pays to processes of editing, collating, and preservation, make a thoughtful contribution to publishing studies in highlighting much of the unseen (and frequently unacknowledged) work that shapes audience interactions with medieval manuscripts."—Martha Claire Baldon, The Medieval Review"Warren's personal approach presents a tangible expression of how new digital platforms have allowed and even prompted new avenues in manuscript studies."—C. E. M. Henderson, Modern Philology"As with the search for the Holy Grail, the goal is not always entirely tangible, but the journey itself is very enlightening—and, in this case, also entertaining.... [Holy Digital Grail] is about much more than merely tracing the history of the records of one manuscript. The book addresses key questions about interactions between digital infrastructure and book history as well as the making and remaking of books. Ultimately, one could also see behind this a reflection of research data in the humanities, which results from the source, its digitization, and the multilayered enrichment over time."—Luise Borek, H-Sci-Med-Tech"Holy Digital Grail is a carefully constructed and refreshing account of the history of a medieval book, from the origins of its text to its digital existence. Warren's interdisciplinary and reflective approach allows her to successfully disentangle the intricate connections between text, matter, technology, politics, and people."—Renske Annelize Hoff, Jarbuch für KommunikationsgeschichteTable of ContentsIntroduction: Medieval Literature in the Digital Dark Ages 1. Translating Arthur: Books, Texts, Machines 2. Performing Community: Merchants, Chivalry, Data 3. Marking Manuscripts: Makers, Users, Coders 4. Cataloguing Libraries: History, Romance, Website 5. Editing Romance: Poetry, Print, Platform 6. Reproducing Books: Binding, Microfilm, Digital Conclusion: Indexing the Grail, Romancing the Internet

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Book SynopsisNow Available in Digital Format!Learn the 201 most common Spanish phrases in a format that enhances memorization!Barron’s 201 Spanish Phrases You Need to Know Flashcards offer the most common phrases in color-coded categories, including greetings, questions, feelings and emotions, well wishes, activities and hobbies, and weather.Each flashcard presents: The Spanish phrase with phonetic pronunciation The English translation with a photo Highlights for different usage and alternate phrasing Pronunciation guidance Verb conjugations Pronouns Numbers And more Studying each phrase through visualization and association will increase memory retention--helping you learn and speak Spanish quickly!

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Book SynopsisNow Available in Digital Format!Learn the 201 most common Spanish words in a format that enhances memorization!Barron’s 201 Spanish Words You Need to Know Flashcards offer the most common words in color-coded categories, including nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, and tricky words.Each flashcard presents: The Spanish word with phonetic pronunciation The English translation with a photo A translated sample sentence to provide the word in context Pronunciation guidance Verb conjugations Pronouns Numbers And more Studying each word through visualization and association will increase memory retention--helping you learn and speak Spanish quickly!

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Book SynopsisNow Available in Digital Format!Learn the 201 most common French words in a format that enhances memorization!Barron’s 201 French Words You Need to Know Flashcards offer the most common words in color-coded categories, including nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, and tricky words. Each flashcard presents: The French word with phonetic pronunciation The English translation with a photo A translated sample sentence to provide the word in context Pronunciation guidance Verb conjugations Pronouns Numbers And more Studying each word through visualization and association will increase memory retention--helping you learn and speak French quickly!

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Book SynopsisNow Available in Digital Format!Learn the 201 most common French phrases in a format that enhances memorization! Barron’s 201 French Phrases You Need to Know Flashcards offer the most common phrases in color-coded categories, including greetings, questions, feelings and emotions, well wishes, activities and hobbies, and weather.Each flashcard presents: The French phrase with phonetic pronunciation The English translation with a photo Highlights for different usage and alternate phrasing Pronunciation guidance Verb conjugations Pronouns Numbers And more Studying each phrase through visualization and association will increase memory retention--helping you learn and speak French quickly!

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Book SynopsisThree experienced biblical language professors inspire readers to learn, retain, and use Hebrew for ministry, setting them on a lifelong journey of reading and loving the Hebrew Bible. This companion volume to the successful Greek for Life offers practical guidance, inspiration, and motivation; incorporates research-tested strategies for learning; presents methods not usually covered in other textbooks; and surveys helpful resources for recovering Hebrew after a long period of disuse. It will benefit anyone who is taking (or has taken) a year of Hebrew. Foreword by Miles van Pelt.Table of ContentsContents Foreword by Miles V. Van Pelt 1. The Goal of the Harvest 2. Weighed in the Balances and Found Wanting 3. Review the Fundamentals Often 4. Develop a Next-Level Memory 5. Strategically Leverage Your Breaks 6. Read, Read, Read 7. The Wisdom of Resources 8. Hebrew's Close Cousin--Aramaic 9. Getting Back in Shape Sources of Featured Quotations Indexes

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Book SynopsisThis brief, practical guide offers a clear and comprehensive strategy for conceptualizing, approaching, and executing the task of writing a research paper in the humanities and social sciences. In addition, it provides: a critical and process-oriented approach to the tasks of topic selection, formulation of the research question, thesis development, and argumentation. judiciously selected examples drawn from a broad range of disciplines. concise treatment of the aims, methods, and conventions of scholarly research, including the opportunities and pitfalls of Internet use. a wealth of conceptual and organizational tools, and more. Trade ReviewWriting a successful research paper is not easy, but Stanley Chodorow's book is so lucid and well organized that, with it as an aid, students will find the process less daunting--and perhaps even satisfying. The sixth chapter, on using evidence, is the best and most helpful thing I've ever read on that crucial topic. --Al Filreis, Kelly Professor of English, Faculty Director of the Kelly Writers House, and Director of the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing, University of PennsylvaniaFrom freshman theme to graduate thesis, the research paper is a complex assignment. This readable and engaging book guides students through the process of producing one, explaining not only how to approach each step along the way but also how sound execution of each step contributes to a successful outcome. Its clear organization allows students either to dip into the book as needed or read it cover to cover. --Carolyn Lougee Chappell, Frances and Charles Field Professor in History, Martin Family Fellow in Undergraduate Education, and Director of Structured Liberal Education, Stanford UniversityAt last!--a short and snappy book on how to approach writing research papers. This volume is a welcome alternative to the thick 'how-to' books that stress mechanics. Chodorow helps one think through the process of crafting a research paper. All else follows thereafter. --Carol DeBoer-Langworthy, Department of English, Brown University

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Book SynopsisAn Indispensable Guide for All Writers in All Genres The bad news: even really good manuscripts have weak spots that are enough to garner rejections from agents and publishers. The good news: most of these problems are easy to fix '' once the writer sees and understands them. After several years of evaluating manuscripts, literary agent Elizabeth Kracht noticed that many submissions had similar problems, so she began to make a list of the pitfalls. The Author''s Checklist offers her short, easy-to-implement bites of advice, illustrated by inspiring '' and cautionary '' real-world examples. Most aspiring authors yearn for a friend in book publishing. The Author''s Checklist is just that.

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Book Synopsis'As entertaining as it is engrossing' John Banville 'Enlightening, delightful' Arthur der Weduwen, author of The Library Why don’t eleven and twelve end in –teen? The rest of our counting system sits in neatly arithmetical sets of ten, so why do these two rulebreakers seem so at odds with the numbers that follow them? Admittedly, that’s probably a question that might never have occurred to you. But if you’re even remotely interested in the origins and oddities of language, it’s likely also a question you’re now intrigued to know the answer to. Nor is it the only question: take a moment to think about how our language operates and even more spring mind. Why do these letters look the way they do? Why are some uppercase and others lowercase? Why are these words in this order? How are you understanding what these seemingly arbitrary shapes and symbols mean, while doubtless hearing them read to you in a voice inside your head? And what is this question mark really doing at this end of this sentence? Books explaining the origins of our most intriguing words and phrases have long proved popular, but they often overlook the true nuts and bolts of language: the origins of our alphabet and writing system; grammatical rules and conventions; the sound structure of language; and even how our brains and bodies interpret and communicate language itself. Why Is This a Question? is a fascinating and enlightening exploration of linguistic questions you’ve likely never thought to ask. ‘Every page will make you stop, think and wonder.’ James Hawes, author of The Shortest History of England ‘Enthralling, with a riveting “who knew?” moment on nearly every page.’ Caroline Taggart, author of Humble Pie and Cold Turkey Trade Review’As entertaining as it is engrossing’ John Banville ’Enlightening, delightful’ Arthur der Weduwen, author of The Library ‘Every page will make you stop, think and wonder.’ James Hawes, author of The Shortest History of England ‘Enthralling, with a riveting “who knew?” moment on nearly every page.’ Caroline Taggart, author of Humble Pie and Cold Turkey ‘Deft, informative, and packed with fascinating morsels’ Lev Parikian, author of Light Rains Sometimes Fall ‘[Paul Anthony Jones is] a first-rate collector of linguistic curios’ Times Literary Supplement

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Book Synopsis'As entertaining as it is engrossing' John Banville 'Enlightening, delightful' Arthur der Weduwen, author of The Library Why don’t eleven and twelve end in –teen? The rest of our counting system sits in neatly arithmetical sets of ten, so why do these two rulebreakers seem so at odds with the numbers that follow them? Admittedly, that’s probably a question that might never have occurred to you. But if you’re even remotely interested in the origins and oddities of language, it’s likely also a question you’re now intrigued to know the answer to. Nor is it the only question: take a moment to think about how our language operates and even more spring mind. Why do these letters look the way they do? Why are some uppercase and others lowercase? Why are these words in this order? How are you understanding what these seemingly arbitrary shapes and symbols mean, while doubtless hearing them read to you in a voice inside your head? And what is this question mark really doing at this end of this sentence? Books explaining the origins of our most intriguing words and phrases have long proved popular, but they often overlook the true nuts and bolts of language: the origins of our alphabet and writing system; grammatical rules and conventions; the sound structure of language; and even how our brains and bodies interpret and communicate language itself. Why Is This a Question? is a fascinating and enlightening exploration of linguistic questions you’ve likely never thought to ask. ‘Every page will make you stop, think and wonder.’ James Hawes, author of The Shortest History of England ‘Enthralling, with a riveting “who knew?” moment on nearly every page.’ Caroline Taggart, author of Humble Pie and Cold Turkey Trade Review’As entertaining as it is engrossing’ John Banville ’Enlightening, delightful’ Arthur der Weduwen, author of The Library ‘Every page will make you stop, think and wonder.’ James Hawes, author of The Shortest History of England ‘Enthralling, with a riveting “who knew?” moment on nearly every page.’ Caroline Taggart, author of Humble Pie and Cold Turkey ‘Deft, informative, and packed with fascinating morsels’ Lev Parikian, author of Light Rains Sometimes Fall ‘[Paul Anthony Jones is] a first-rate collector of linguistic curios’ Times Literary Supplement

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Book SynopsisMyths and related stories describe essential human experience which, requiring use of the imagination, reconcile and give voice to fantasy and reality. Speaking through images which embrace the paradox of possible and impossible, the likely and the desired, they stimulate our personal expressive abilities in a way quite distinct from the absorption of prescribed images which television and radio present. This book is concerned with rekindling that creative power of the human imagination which in the West has atrophied through neglect. It is concerned with increasing an understanding of the need to exercise our imagination as one of our psychic functions, as well as the need to exercise our bodies.This book contains myths and tales from all over the world which are grouped around seven themes, all reflective of forms of human experience. The authors suggest ways in which these myths and tales can be used to develop our imagination's original and unique voice through educational and therapeutic encounter, and how this expression can be communicated to others who are engaged in the same task.Trade ReviewThe myths themselves are veritable jewels that evoke an immediate response in the reader, and they stand on their own as a valuable asset to any library. This is in essence a "How to" book replete with instructions for achieving personal growth and facilitating creativity in just about every avenue of expression. This book contains many exciting and compelling ideas. -- The Arts in PsychotherapyIt is intended primarily for professionals in mental health and education who are interested in using traditional myths and folk tales in conducting group counseling and education classes. However, the stories in themselves are fascinating to read. -- Contemporary PsychologyThis is a lovely book. There is something for everyone here. The practical exercises suggest ways in which these stories can be used in a group setting. People involved in counselling and therapy will also find valuable insights into the lives of people they help through the common language of myth. Moreover, the book will appeal to anyone interested in literature and story-telling in general. The quality of the presentation of the book adds to its appeal this is a book to keep, use and refer back to again and againIn short, this is a publication for nurse teachers, psychiatric nurse therapists, counsellors and anyone interested in exploring the universal heritage that is handed down through story-telling and the sharing of myths. Buy it. -- Nursing TimesThe book contains a strong introduction to this particular approach to storymaking, and has within it enough source materials and reflective advice to inspire and guide any group facilitator or teacherThe book contains a rich variety of thought provoking and inspiring material. Within the area of dramatherapy's use of narrative, myth and story form this is easily the most substantial and significant piece of work to date a core text for dramatherapists to acquire. -- DramatherapyThis is an essential and wonderful book for anyone interested in working with stories in education or therapy. It is a true discovery. -- Dr Ofra Ayalon, Haifa UniversityTable of ContentsPART 1: 1. Introduction. 2. On myths, tales and storytelling. PART 2: 3. BEGINNINGS. Mantis and the flower. The shared myth of the one that became two. Creation. Maheo. The sacrifice to make the sun. The separation of God from Man. 4. PASSAGES. How Man was made again. The maiden wiser than the Tsar. The serpent slayer. The knowledge of birds. The wooden head. Beauty and the beast. 5. KNOTS. A Storm coming. How different people came to earth. Maui muri catches the sun. The spirit who could not make up its mind. Why Imboto is alone in heaven. The story bag. 6. THE TREE. The three eggs. Willow wife. Coyote steals fire. Trees. The spirit in the tree. The return of the flowers. 7. TRICKSTER. The caterpillar and the wild animals. The harvest. Hermes and Apollo. Fox and Wolf. Trickster tales 15 & 16. Loki and Baldur. 8. HEALING. The healing waters. How the hummingbird got its colour. Grandmother spider. The maiden with the wooden bowl. Lo-Sun the blind boy. Ulu and the breadfruit tree. 9. RETURN. The monkey's jump. The lady of Stavoren. The ending of the dream. Maui and death. Persephone's return. How Raven came to leave the earth. PART 3: Notes for facilitators. 10. On mythmaking structures. 11. Ways of making images. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisDie Aussprüche des Konfuzius sind einer der zentralen Texte der chinesischen Kultur. Dennoch ist die Geschichte ihrer Entstehung und Überlieferung weitgehend unerforscht und der heute gelesene Text samt seinem Verständnis kritiklos von der chinesischen Tradition übernommen worden. Dieses Buch unternimmt es, diese Versäumnisse nachzuholen: Durch die Analyse der Aussprüche und anderer früher Texte entsteht ein differenziertes Bild ihrer Entstehung aus mündlich überlieferten Sprüchen und Anekdoten über ein sich schnell verfestigendes Textkorpus bis hin zum Buch im heutigen Sinne. Anhand historischer Quellen und der heute noch in grosser Zahl und Vielfalt greifbaren Textzeugnisse zeichnet der Autor die zahlreichen Wege nach, welche die Aussprüche in ihren verschiedenen Versionen zu uns genommen haben. Darüber hinaus beleuchtet er die geistesgeschichtlichen, politischen und kulturellen Zusammenhänge, welche die Gestalt und das Verständnis des Textes beeinflussten. Zuletzt zeichnet die Arbeit ein Bild von den Entstellungen, denen der Text und sein Verständnis im Laufe der Geschichte unterworfen waren und zeigt den Weg auf, diese zu überwinden und zu einer kritischen und streng wissenschaftlichen Lektüre zu gelangen. Was dabei an den Aussprüchen sichtbar wird, ist auch beispielhaft für die Problematik anderer konfuzianischer Klassiker und der altchinesischen Literatur überhaupt.

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Book SynopsisIt's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Japanese but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Japan for a short time and want a Japanese phrase book to help you communicate? If so, then this thoroughly revised second edition of Boye Lafayette De Mente's classic, bestselling phrase book and Japanese dictionary is for you. It's tiny 0.4 x 4.1 x 5.9 inches size makes it incredibly convenient to travel with but without losing the essential content for communication. The idea of Instant Japanese is simple—learn 100 words and phrases and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn, but the author, De Mente has solved the problem, choosing only those words you'll hear again and again. Even with a vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how quickly and fluently you too can communicate in the Japanese language. Words are repeated in different combinations, building familiarity without effort. A brief guide to pronunciation allows the user to say the phrases correctly and a Japanese dictionary allows for quick reference. Here's a sample of what you'll be able to do with this Japanese phrasebook: Meet people Go shopping Ask directions Ride the subway Order food and drinks And much more… About this new edition:This new, expanded edition contains 15% more content, fun manga-style illustrations, Japanese etiquette tips and additional information on which destinations, personalities and trends are hot in Japan right now!Trade Review"This is a great phrasebook geared towards tourists and business people traveling to Japan." --The Japanese Page blog"This book was very handy during a 7 week trip to Tokyo. The progression of words is very useful when trying to acquire the language, but it's very difficult to try and find a particular word or phrase. The book included some good introductory material about pronunciation and structure that's also helpful for wrapping your head around Japanese. I would recommend this for someone who wants to make a concerted effort at learning some basic Japanese." —Goodreads"The Instant series from Tuttle, however, is not your usual phrasebook. Rather than focusing on phrases to help you order food, go to the hospital, rent a hotel room, or buy a train ticket, it provides you with more than 100 key words and phrases to help you express more than 1,000 unique ideas based on general conversation topics." --Eurolinguiste

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Book SynopsisA practical Sanskrit-English dictionary based on Webster's, covering general and technical terms with quotations for clarity. Designed to aid in translating English to Sanskrit.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on the basics of modern Chinese phonetics and grammatical structure, this book uses everyday topics to help students establish a solid foundation in the Chinese language. It includes color illustrations, contains thirty lessons, each of which can be covered in a week's worth of classes.Trade Review"First Step is the most recent step in the wonderful Y. R. Chao tradition of teaching Chinese language to speakers of English. It begins with essential foundation work in pronunciation, then offers simple, natural, and witty dialogues, followed by tight, clear explanations of grammar, notes on culture, introductions to reading and writing—in both simplified and traditional characters—and a comprehensive set of exercises. It is everything one could want in a first-year textbook."—Perry Link, University of California, Riverside"C. P. Chou and his colleagues have produced a much-needed textbook for all those who truly wish to learn Chinese well. First Step masterfully balances dialogues, texts, grammar, and exercises to help students achieve accuracy and fluency, as well as linguistic competence and cultural awareness. Its contents are intimately relevant to campus life and daily situations, and both the textbook and workbook supplements are easy to use and extremely helpful. Continuing the great tradition started by Y. R. Chao more than seventy years ago, First Step provides a clear path to building solid Chinese skills."—Lening Liu, Columbia University"I am impressed by this textbook's practical approach, its contemporary and colloquial feel, the variety of exercises included, and the detailed grammatical explanations in each lesson. The authors use current vocabulary and grammatical structures throughout, and their experience shines through. This book is a great addition to the field."—Baozhang He, College of the Holy Cross"Like all the other Chinese-language textbooks produced over the years by C. P. Chou and his capable colleagues and collaborators, this is a work of extremely high quality. No one in the field of Chinese pedagogy can rival Chou's skill, expertise, and experience. First Step is an outstanding, student-friendly primer of beginning Chinese."—James M. Hargett, University at Albany, State University of New York"An excellent textbook for this level of Chinese instruction, First Step reveals the authors' experience, knowledge, and thoroughness in teaching this difficult language."—Qiusha Ma, Oberlin College"The materials in this book are up-to-date, bold, and lively. Professors, teachers, and instructors will find First Step both useful and a source of inspiration."—Yin Chong (Zhuang Yan), Boston UniversityTable of ContentsPreface vii Audio Content: Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation ix List of Abbreviations x Main Characters xi Hanyu Pinyin Romanization System 1 1 Teacher and Students 10 2 The Books Are on the Table 22 3 I Am Very Busy Today 32 4 Beijing Roast Duck 42 5 A Picture 52 6 My Two Friends 66 7 Choosing Classes 82 8 Cannot See Clearly 96 9 To Drink Tea or Coffee 106 10 Looking for Glasses While Wearing Them 118 11 Who Ate My Stuff 130 12 The Door Is Locked, I Cannot Get In 142 13 Buy Shoes 156 14 Cannot Get up and Late for School 168 15 It's Snowing! 176 16 Getting Fatter, What Shall I Do? 188 17 Ride a Bike 200 18 The Bike Was Stolen 210 19 Chinatown 218 20 East Asian Library 230 21 Chinese Table 238 22 Our Chinese Teachers 246 23 Individual Sessions 256 24 See a Movie 264 25 I'm Vegetarian 276 26 Speech Contest 284 27 I Have to Move 294 28 Living Off Campus Is Not as Good as Living in the Dorm 306 29 Xiao Ding and Susan 318 30 An Email to Parents 330 Pinyin Index 339 English Index 347

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Book SynopsisWell illustrated, accessibly presented, and drawing on a comprehensive range of historical documents, including British, German and other European images, and literary as well as non-literary texts (many previously unconsidered in this context), this study offers the first interdisciplinary gendered assessment of early modern performing itinerant healers (mountebanks, charlatans and quacksalvers). As Katritzky shows, quacks, male or female, combined, in widely varying proportions, three elements: the medical, the itinerant and the theatrical. Above all, they were performers. They used theatricality, in its widest possible sense, to attract customers and to promote and advertise their pharmaceuticals and health care services. Katritzky investigates here the performative aspects of quack marketing and healing methods, and their profound links with the rise of Europeâs professional actresses, fields of enquiry which are only now beginning to attract significant attention from historians of medicine, economics or the theatre. Women, Medicine and Theatre also recovers womenâs roles in the economy of the itinerant quack stage. Women associated with mountebank troupes were medically and theatrically active at every level from major stage celebrities to humble urine sample collectors, but also included sedentary relatives, non-performing assistants, door- and bookkeepers, wardrobe mistresses, prop and costume loaners, landladies, spectators, patrons and clients. Katritzkyâs study of the whole range of women who supported the troupes contextualizes the activities of their male counterparts, and rehabilitates a broad spectrum of diversely occupied women. The strength of this titleâs research method lies in its comparative examination of documents that are generally examined from the point of view of either their performative or their medical aspects, by historians of, respectively, the theatre and medicine. Taken as a whole, these handbills, literary descriptions aTrade Review'Katritzky's main focus is on plays and players, but the author's assiduous research has assembled as much as could be hoped for on the extremely elusive presence of women in early modern performative medicine. This detailed study provides a storehouse of invaluable information, as well as decisive interventions in debates over the nature of early modern theatre.' Margaret Pelling, University of Oxford ’... impressively researched... A brief review can only suggest the wealth of examples and the depth of research that make this 'gendered' history of early modern theatrical practice an indispensable work in the field... the rich cultural context Katritzky provides makes the book a valuable resource for those engaged in more specialized studies.’ Renaissance Quarterly ’M. A. Katritzky's Women, Medicine and Theatre presents a fascinating wealth of visual and textual evidence signally important connections between women's roles in the theatricality of itinerant medical practitioners (mountebanks or quacks), and more literary or professional dramatic practice. ... Offering material that crosses European national borders, with particular focus on the Italian, English and German-speaking traditions, the book is spatially as well as temporally broad in scope, with good reason. ... Indeed, anyone with primary interest in a single national theatre, say in Shakespeare's England, should be attentive to Professor katritzky's evidence pointing toward much more entangled international practices. Her comparative and interdisciplinary approach is both exciting and welcome.’ Cahiers Elisabéthains ’In an era when many scholars seem to do everything they can to avoid archives, this scholar dives into them not only with energy and persistence, but with the tools necessary to evaluate and communicate what she finds. Her bibliographies are treasure troves, especially of things German. She also has amassed a remarkable catalog of visual resources, including many in privaTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: 'Mountebanks, monsters and several beasts': Margaret Cavendish at the Antwerp carnival fair. Part I Performing Medieval Quacks: Quack actresses of 1514; Literary mountebanks I: sex 'n shopping on the medieval religious stage; A quack picture: a key to the appearance of medieval staging? Part II Visual Aspects of Mountebank Activity: Friendship albums and other visual sources; Containers, stages and venues; The troupe; Performative aspects. Part III Marketing Medicine: Medical and commercial activity; Women as healers; Literary mountebanks II: stage quacks of Ben Jonson, Thomas Killigrew, Aphra Behn and Christian Weise; Quack couples: the male-female partnership. Part IV Gendering Tooth-Drawers: Tooth-drawers; Literary mountebanks III: Johann Kuhnau's female tooth-drawer, 1700; A French tooth-drawer: on the stage of Europe's first secular theatre? Part V Commedia dell'Arte Actresses: The inamorata; Comici and buffoni; Italian mixed-gender troupes: Thomas II Platter and Hippolytus Guarinonius; Female stage costume and cross-dressing. Part VI English Comedians in Shakespearean Europe: The Women: English actresses and the rise of the German professional stage; Pre-1650 women associated with the English comedians; The introduction of actresses in German-speaking Europe; Literary mountebanks IV: Johann Beer's flying quacks and mixed-gender 'English' troupe. Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe eight essays in The Recovery of Old English consider major aspects of the progress of Anglo-Saxon studies from their Tudor beginnings until their coming of age in the second half of the seventeenth century.Table of ContentsList of Figures Preface List of Abbreviations The Study of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the Seventeenth Century and the Establishment of Old English Studies in the Universities by Angelika Lutz John Joscelyn, Pioneer of Old English Lexicography by Timothy Graham The Anglo-Saxon Pantheon According to Richard Verstegen (1605) by Rolf H. Bremmer Jr. William L'Isle and the Editing of Old English by Phillip Pulsiano Oxford, Bodleian Library, MS Laud Misc. 381: William L’Isle, Ælfric, and the Ancrene Wisse by Stuart Lee The Construction of Structure in the Earliest Editions of Old English Poetry by Danielle Cunniff Plumer “The Oracle of His Countrey”? William Somner, Gavelkind, and Lexicography in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries by Kathryn A. Lowe “That Most Elaborate One of Fr. Junius”: An Investigation of Francis Junius’s Manuscript Old English Dictionary by Kees Dekker List of Works Cited Index of Manuscripts General Index

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Book SynopsisThis brief, practical guide offers a clear and comprehensive strategy for conceptualizing, approaching, and executing the task of writing a research paper in the humanities and social sciences. In addition, it provides: a critical and process-oriented approach to the tasks of topic selection, formulation of the research question, thesis development, and argumentation. judiciously selected examples drawn from a broad range of disciplines. concise treatment of the aims, methods, and conventions of scholarly research, including the opportunities and pitfalls of Internet use. a wealth of conceptual and organizational tools, and more. Trade ReviewWriting a successful research paper is not easy, but Stanley Chodorow's book is so lucid and well organized that, with it as an aid, students will find the process less daunting--and perhaps even satisfying. The sixth chapter, on using evidence, is the best and most helpful thing I've ever read on that crucial topic. --Al Filreis, Kelly Professor of English, Faculty Director of the Kelly Writers House, and Director of the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing, University of PennsylvaniaFrom freshman theme to graduate thesis, the research paper is a complex assignment. This readable and engaging book guides students through the process of producing one, explaining not only how to approach each step along the way but also how sound execution of each step contributes to a successful outcome. Its clear organization allows students either to dip into the book as needed or read it cover to cover. --Carolyn Lougee Chappell, Frances and Charles Field Professor in History, Martin Family Fellow in Undergraduate Education, and Director of Structured Liberal Education, Stanford UniversityAt last!--a short and snappy book on how to approach writing research papers. This volume is a welcome alternative to the thick 'how-to' books that stress mechanics. Chodorow helps one think through the process of crafting a research paper. All else follows thereafter. --Carol DeBoer-Langworthy, Department of English, Brown University

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Book Synopsis"Pullman offers his readers essential insights into how humans reason and make decisions. Both concise and far-reaching, his work teaches us how to challenge intuitive logic and examine the processes for deliberative reasoning. This text will prove foundational for students in their intellectual journey toward the development of real skills in critical thinking. By pointing to simple yet profound examples, Pullman's text is both readable and provocative as it challenges us to consider the very mechanisms by which we understand our own cognitive biases." --Bradley A. Hammer, Department of English and Comparative Literature, University of North Carolina, Chapel HillTrade Review"A Rulebook for Decision Making is a really helpful set of ideas for those who want to learn more about how decisions are made. It is not a set of rules as much as a set of considerations that can be customized and applied by each reader—in fact, there are a few that I have not seen elsewhere. This is a book that is useful both to readers wanting to understand more about their decision making, and to those studying the topic." --Robert S. Duboff, CEO, HawkPartners

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Book Synopsis"Pullman offers his readers essential insights into how humans reason and make decisions. Both concise and far-reaching, his work teaches us how to challenge intuitive logic and examine the processes for deliberative reasoning. This text will prove foundational for students in their intellectual journey toward the development of real skills in critical thinking. By pointing to simple yet profound examples, Pullman's text is both readable and provocative as it challenges us to consider the very mechanisms by which we understand our own cognitive biases." --Bradley A. Hammer, Department of English and Comparative Literature, University of North Carolina, Chapel HillTrade Review"A Rulebook for Decision Making is a really helpful set of ideas for those who want to learn more about how decisions are made. It is not a set of rules as much as a set of considerations that can be customized and applied by each reader—in fact, there are a few that I have not seen elsewhere. This is a book that is useful both to readers wanting to understand more about their decision making, and to those studying the topic." --Robert S. Duboff, CEO, HawkPartners

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Book Synopsis"Contrary to the old adage about finding new names for old things, Writing Online: Rhetoric for the Digital Age gives new life and new meaning to old names. The book and its companion website transform ancient rhetoric as a process of oral composition—invention, arrangement, memory, style, and delivery—into a digital rhetoric, a dynamic process of writing for the World Wide Web: dynamic because it shows not only how to write in a Web-based medium but, more importantly, how to learn and adapt to a medium that is constantly evolving and changing. Unlike conventional books that provide specific solutions to specific problems, Writing Online reenacts the process of solving Web-based writing problems, explaining everything from how to create a simple web page to how to develop a sophisticated content management system and everything in between: HTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and much more. As a digital rhetoric, moreover, Writing Online recreates the ancient processes of oral composition for a digital era. Digital invention becomes a push-pull process of transmitting information via searches, alerts, news aggregators, and read-write algorithms. Digital arrangement becomes a question-and-answer process inviting multiple responses via intuitive navigation systems and dynamic patterns of organization. Digital memory transforms the ancient memory palace into a dynamic, programmable content management system. Digital style provides computer-based tools to enhance writers’ word choice, argumentative structures, and feedback. Digital delivery resituates speakers and writers in onscreen environments that balance functionality and aesthetics for optimum responsiveness and usability." —James P. Zappen, Professor, Department of Communication and Media, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTrade Review"Writing Online is a vital resource for teachers, scholars, and students interested in developing and researching the role of technology in fostering a digital writer’s identity and ethos. Early on, Pullman makes an important distinction between reading and using this groundbreaking text, with an emphasis on the pragmatics of information and document design in digital space that is sorely missing in many interdisciplinary texts on web authoring. As an accessible introduction to the tools, language, and processes of digital composing, including significant overviews of code literacy, Writing Online is more than a 'how-to' book. Indeed, its grounding in digital rhetorical practices ensures that users move from passive consumers of online content to active, successful producers of it. Ultimately, Writing Online reinforces that digital composing is as much a part of the rhetorical tradition today as both speech and writing have been throughout the ages." —Kristine L. Blair, Bowling Green State University"In Writing Online, George Pullman reboots the time-tested strategies of rhetoric for an age of digital production. The result is a flexible and durable approach to composing that will suit writers preparing for a world where 'text' is a verb and digital strategy means rapidly repurposing a video clip from a 1980s TV show. Pullman's book shows that in this world of memes and tweets, we needn't lose the sophistication of a well-crafted balance of ethos, logos, and pathos, nor should we abandon the higher purpose of a rhetorical education: preparing ethical digital citizens. But Writing Online is not an homage to the past. Rather, at its heart, it is a thorough and valuable refiguring of the boundaries of rhetorical inquiry—the five canons of rhetoric—invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery. Each is updated to bring a strategic focus to the use of digital resources such as the use of databases (Memory) or configuring networks and feeds to provide a 'launch pad' for Invention. Teachers of writing will find, in Writing Online, all they need to engage students whose writing lives update at the pace of BuzzFeed with the visual impact of Instagram. Students will recognize their own digital world reflected there, but will find a powerful set of guidelines and strategies that will serve them well as new technologies continue to emerge and replace those they use today." —William Hart-Davidson, Michigan State University

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Book SynopsiseTextbooks are now available to purchase or rent through VitalSource.com! Please visit VitalSource for more information on pricing and availability. Faces of Contemporary Russia is a one-semester textbook for high-intermediate to advanced level Russian students that aims to develop students' linguistic proficiency by examining significant personalities in current Russian culture. In addition to introductory and concluding chapters, the book features twelve individuals (one per chapter), drawing from a range of areas such as arts, sports, journalism, and business. While upper-level Russian textbooks tend to emphasize grammar and reading more traditional works of Russian literature, this book instead seeks to primarily engage students in learning about and discussing the breadth of contemporary Russian culture while weaving the study of grammar and vocabulary into those discussions. In addition to readings and in-class communicative activities, the book also features guided research assignments that encourage students to make use of the many personality interviews and YouTube clips available online. For Instructors: Exam copies of the textbook are available free of charge to instructors and can be ordered on this page. To request a print sample, please use the "print" exam copy button. To request a digital sample, instructors should log onto VitalSource.com, select "Faculty Sampling" in the upper right-hand corner, and select the desired product.Table of ContentsFaces of Contemporary RussiaContents PrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroduction: Faces of Contemporary RussianRussia of the 21st century. A panorama of cultural life. Through the prism of sociology: Which periods of Russian history are of interest to Russians 1. Oleg Kuvaev, Masyanya and flash-animationOleg Kuvaev: BibliographyHistorical Context: Saint Petersburg, Petrograd, LeningradGetting ready for reading and conversation: Who is Masyanya?Though the eyes of a scholar of culture: Who is Masyanya?Historical Context: Worker and Kolkhoz Woman Grammar Daily, weekly, yearly , + instrumental case Genitive case, review 2. Darya Dontsova, bestsellers and historical detective novelsDarya Dontsova: BibliographyThrough the prism of sociology: Do today's Russians read much?Getting ready for reading and conversation: What is ironic detective fiction?Through the eyes of a scholar of culture: What is ironic detective fiction? Grammar Numerals + genitive case Perfective/imperfective verbs, review with prefixes Simple superlative, review 3. Diana Vishneva and the world of the Russian balletDiana Vishneva: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: The world of Russian balletThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: The world of Russian balletThrough the prism of sociology: Is it true that all Russians are fans of ballet? Grammar Motion verbs, review , ... Dates, review 4. Konstantin Raikin and the world of Russian theaterKonstantin Raikin: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: The world of Russian theaterThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: The world of Russian theater Grammar Motion verbs, review Dative case, review Numerals, review with prefixes 5. Valentin Yudashkin and the Russian fashion industryValentin Yudashkin: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: Contexts of Russian fashionThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: Contexts of Russian fashionThrough the prism of sociology: Are school uniforms necessary? Grammar Participles, review Motion verbs, review 6. Ksenia Sobchak and the world of Russian glamourKsenia Sobchak: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: Russian glamour – what is it?Through the prism of sociology: Do Russians think of themselves as happy people?Through the eyes of a scholar of culture: Russian glamour – what is it? Grammar Verbs with the prefix - Review of cases Participles, review Passive voice, review Reflexive verbs, review 7. Vladimir Posner and the world of Russian televisionVladimir Posner: BibliographyHistorical context: USSR–US Space BridgesGetting ready for reading and conversation: The world of Russian televisionThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: The world of Russian televisionThrough the prism of sociology: Talk shows on Russian television Grammar Review of cases The word Motion verbs, review ? 8. Zemfira and the world of Russian rock musicZemfira: BibliographyListening to Zemfira's songsGetting ready for reading and conversation: The world of Russian rock musicThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: The world of Russian rock music Grammar - + verb Review of cases , , , Reflexive verbs Perfective/imperfective verbs, review 9. Renata Litvinova and the world of Russian cinemaRenata Litvinova: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: The world of Russian cinemaThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: The world of Russian cinemaHow well do you know Russian cinema? Grammar Review of cases with prefixes Verbal adverbs, review + perfective/imperfective verbs, review Verbal adverbs vs. participles 10. 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Book SynopsisThis book discusses current theories in linguistics and sociolinguistics as they relate to therapeutic situations, including uses of metaphor, slogans, and proverbs. It shows how people's empathies or feeling of alienation are displayed by the language they choose to describe or discuss events. Dysfunctions as different as depression, drug and alcohol additions, agoraphobia, schizophrenia and bulimia are examined in terms of the language used by clients or patients. It is shown that the way people encode life events influences their self-evaluations, evaluations of others, and their general behaviour, so that therapy becomes a process of learning to retell one's life story. Every chapter contains either actual narratives from clients or therapist/client interviews with thorough linguistic and sociolinguistic analyses of these speech activities. The therapist is shown how to listen and what to listen for in the client's speech, as well as what kinds of questions to ask.Table of ContentsPreface. Linguistics. Pragmatics. Doing Therapy. Proverbs, Metaphors, Idioms and Therapy. Schizophrenia and Therapy. Telling a Life. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe identification and development of ''Francophone Voices'' as valid linguistic and literary aesthetics have led to the discovery of new motifs in French Studies. Rather than sermonise, these voices engage in various forms to mirror the collective consciousness, to provoke and challenge French colonial legacy, and to bring about change through representation and recognition.This book is a window on the expansive dynamics of a new movement; one that reflects the cultural production of the Francophones who seek their natural place within the dialectics of the wider field of French Studies. The diverse perspectives and the various approaches of the analyses are both rewarding and unequivocally coherent.

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Book SynopsisBrit Speak for Yanks! Back in 1887, Oscar Wilde wrote, “We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language.” One would think, in a world homogenized by technology and social media, that differences between British English and American English would gradually disappear. Ask any recent traveler, though, and you’ll learn that plenty of linguistic idiosyncrasies persist, and new ones emerge all the time. Folks on both sides of the pond may be in closer touch than ever before, but we are still, as George Bernard Shaw purportedly noted, “two nations divided by a common language.” Blimey, I’m Knackered! is the perfect companion for anyone desiring to bridge the gap between US and UK English or who simply enjoys the evolution of language and culture. American scholar and longtime UK resident Marshall Hall has organized his insightful definitions and explanations of British idioms, colloquialisms, abbreviations, acronyms, and slang into nineteen entertaining and revealing chapters covering everything from transportation and food to politics, education, and wardrobe. Making the book truly comprehensive are sections on pejoratives and “naughty bits.” Hall’s often amusing explanations make the book an engaging read for language lovers and travelers alike. Charming pen-and-ink illustrations by Mark Cowie add whimsy and humor to this entertaining, useful, and unique compendium. No American need ever be befuddled again!Trade Review"Bloody Brilliant!" —Frommers.com "Full of colorful British slang like “scrumping,” (taking fruit from someone else’s tree) or “throw one’s toys out of the pram” (an adult having a temper-tantrum) and words we in the US should adopt such as “whinge” or “oojamaflip.” The book will save you from the embarrassment of using “pants” or “suspenders” in the US sense. But the reader also gets an education in British history and culture—Roman Britain, Guy Fawkes, the structure of the education system, a complete list of bank holidays. It’s a delightful, unconventional book!"–Ellen Finkelpearl, the Helen Chandler Garland Professor of Ancient Studies, Scripps College and author of Metamorphosis of Language in Apuleius and translator of The Golden Ass "Hall’s book is appealing, not only for the linguistically bewildered but also for armchair travelers. The book shines in the chapter “In and Around London,” which does much to distinguish the actual geography of the city from the preconceived tourist notions based on the famous Underground map."—Rebecca Lommel, Professor Emeritus in English Language, Southern Methodist University "The conveniently arranged guide—which covers everything from differences in names for food, clothing, body parts, and buildings to colloquialisms and rhyming slang—is a treasure trove of definitions, phrases, and sayings.”—Skylar Hamilton Burris, editor of Ancient Paths Literary Magazine and author of When the Heart Is Laid Bare. “I was gobsmacked by Blimey, I’m Knackered! Hall’s perfect ear for Britishisms makes this indispensable for anyone who wants to understand the modern UK. This is a terrific and terrifically entertaining book.”—Eric A. Chiappinelli, Frank McDonald Endowed Professor of Law, Texas Tech University School of Law “Blimey, I'm Knackered is a really fun and humorous book that is basically a British dictionary, encyclopedia, how-to guide, and travel guide all in one.”—Crystal Lowery, Goodreads.com “Marshall Hall’s Blimey, I’m Knackered is an approachable, useful, and entertaining dictionary.”— Kalene Westmoreland, Ph.D., College of Southern Nevada "The definitive guide to help us navigate even the most confusing of conversations.”—Councillor Jane MacBean, Buckinghamshire County Council “This warts-and-all compendium of British English words and phrases showcases the inventiveness and wit of the language, the practical tips woven throughout the book, and the edifying plunge into the waters of rhyming slang."—Beth Castrodale, award-winning author of Marion Hatley, In This Ground, and I Mean You No Harm “Marshall Hall’s funny, enlightening book is essential reading for logophiles, linguaphiles, and Americans who can’t understand Guy Ritchie movies. Don’t be a bloody pillock, mate. Read Blimey, I’m Knackered!“ — Brett Riley, Ph.D., Professor of English, College of Southern Nevada and author of The Subtle Dance of Impulse and Light, Comanche, Lord of Order and Freaks. “Entertaining, educational and wonderfully thorough!"—Joseph Houghton, Administrator and Director at Troy University

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Book SynopsisSeit dem zweiten Jahrhundert vor unserer Zeitrechnung haben chinesische Historiographen, Literaten und Künstler aufmerksam das Thema Fussball verfolgt und dessen positive Wirkung auf Körper und Geist gepriesen. Diese kunst- und kulturgeschichtliche Studie untersucht zahlreiche literarische und bildliche Darstellungen und zeichnet die Entwicklungslinien nach von den mythischen Anfängen hin zu ethisch-moralischer Tugendbildung, zu paramilitärischem Konditionstraining sowie zur aktiven Freizeitgestaltung und der Fussballbegeisterung an den Höfen einiger Kaiser. Bildliche Darstellungen bieten einen Einblick in den technisch perfekten Umgang mit dem Ball, der seit etwa 700 n. Chr. runder wurde und nun mit Luft gefüllt war. Dadurch veränderten sich Spielgestaltung und Regeln, Technik und Taktik. Es entstanden die ersten Ligen und Vereine. Auch Frauen und Kinder nahmen aktiv am Fussballspiel teil und versuchten den Ball nicht flach, sondern hoch zu halten. Enzyklopädisten trugen historische und formale Aspekte sowie Beobachtungen zu Regeln und Spielgeräten zusammen. Ein wissenschaftlicher Anhang mit einem Ausblick nach Japan rundet die Darlegungen ab und bietet die Möglichkeit, dem Phänomen Fussball an seiner heimlichen Wiege weiter nachzugehen.

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Book SynopsisDie Vorherrschaft des Lateinischen in der mittelalterlichen Schriftpraxis war während Hunderten von Jahren ungebrochen. Im Übergang zum Spätmittelalter mehren sich die Anzeichen für einen Umbruch. Im Gebrauchslatein jener Zeit erscheinen zunehmend Lehnwörter aus den Volkssprachen. Bald darauf wird das Lateinische in den meisten westeuropäischen Schriftregionen als Urkundensprache abgelöst. Vor diesem Hintergrund hat die Arbeit zum Ziel, die Dimensionen lexikalischer Interferenz mit der Volkssprache an einem geschlossenen lateinischen Textkorpus auszuloten. Anhand einer eingehenden sprachlichen Analyse ausgewählter lateinischer Chartulare aus der Westschweiz werden die Rückwirkungen des romanischen Idioms modellhaft herausgearbeitet. Im Zentrum steht eine Bestandsaufnahme des volkssprachlich beeinflussten Teils des Wortschatzes. Dabei geht es einerseits um die Beschreibung des Lehnwortgutes nach formalen Kriterien (Lautform, Wortbildung, Bedeutung), andererseits um die Klärung seiner Zulassungsbedingungen. Die Untersuchung umfasst einen darstellenden Teil in deutscher und einen Glossarteil in französischer Sprache.

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