Dennis V Hickey

Following President Chen Sui-bian’s victory in the controversial 2004 presidential election, this book examines the future direction of Taiwan’s foreign policy, focusing on the internal and external f

The "Taiwan question" has long been considered one of the most complicated and explosive issues in global politics. In recent years, however, relations between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland have imp

The "Taiwan question" has long been considered one of the most complicated and explosive issues in global politics. In recent years, however, relations between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland have imp

The second edition of the definitive reference on contact studies and linguistic change--provides extensive new research and original case studiesLanguage contact is a dynamic area of contemporary linguistic research that studies how language changes when speakers of different languages interact. Accessibly structured into three sections, The Handbook of Language Contact explores the role of contact studies within the field of linguistics, the value of contact studies for language change research, and the relevance of language contact for sociolinguistics. This authoritative volume presents original findings and fresh research directions from an international team of prominent experts. Thirty-seven specially-commissioned chapters cover a broad range of topics and case studies of contact from around the world.Now in its second edition, this valuable reference has been extensively updated with new chapters on topics including globalization, language acquisition, creolization, code-switch

Provides a review of novel pharmaceutical approaches for Tuberculosis drugs Presents a novel perspective on tuberculosis prevention and treatment Considers the nature of disease, immunological respon

"A Dictionary of Varieties of English presents a comprehensive listing of the distinctive dialects and forms of English spoken throughout the contemporary world. Provides an invaluable introduction a

The Handbook of Language Contact offers systematic coverage of the major issues in this field – ranging from the value of contact explanations in linguistics, to the impact of immigration, to di

Keep in mind these are emotions and feelings from a seventeen year old. I am a grown woman now.

一個重要人物洩露了世界上最優秀、獨一無二的企業組織管理手段，並導引我們一窺其堂奧。馬基維里這野心團體的管理學，竟是如此幽默、有趣，令人驚奇的有用。不同於其他的管理指南，黑手黨管理學避開了艱澀的理論，而以實用的領導哲學讓我們一窺幾世紀以來，不斷地擴張版圖「沉默帝國」成功的真相。本書不應曲解為「犯罪心理」下的剖白，文內所提出的行動、綱領及寶貴的忠告，都反映出他們最真確的一面，尤是亦可看出他們對人性的原

●Focuses on real-world application by guiding students through practice problems and using the technique in a project●Presents a contemporary, object-oriented approach using UML●Integrates stories, feedback, and advice from a diverse industry advisory board of IS professionals and consultants●Provides chapters that each cover a different step in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process●Presents a contemporary, object-oriented approach using UML

This new book investigates communist rule in East Germany from its establishment as a sphere of Soviet influence after World War II to its rapid collapse after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Using newly

The best overall description of the remains and the topography of Etruscan sites. It conveys the fascination of a British traveler's path-breaking exploration of the sites in central Italy in the earl

The best overall description of the remains and the topography of Etruscan sites. It conveys the fascination of a British traveler's path-breaking exploration of the sites in central Italy in the earl

One of the things you do as you go through life is interact (or not interact) with people by conscious choice. Here, Dennis (sociology, U. of Sheffield), Philburn (sociology, U. of Salford), and Smith

Social interaction lies at the heart of our everyday experience. We make our way down the street and avoid crashing into others, take our place in the supermarket queue, take care in the way we talk a

In the past decade, there has been a dramatic growth in research examining the development of emotion from a physiological perspective. However, this widespread use of physiological measures to study

A powerful business fable that shows you how to spread Lean business practices to every function of your business Pascal Dennis is a Lean business learner and practitioner who has written four books

In A Resource-Based Habitat View for Conservation Roger Dennis introduces a novel approach to the understanding of habitats based on resources and conditions required by organisms and their access to

It is difficult to imagine a world without the car, and yet that is exactly what Dennis and Urry set out to do in this provocative new book. They argue that the days of the car are numbered: powerful

This text is appropriate for those courses with an emphasis on e-commerce and the Internet, as well as short courses or MBA/IS courses that want a modern approach. Networking has changed dramatically