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This monograph centers on a group of statistical methods referred to as “linguistic profiles” that have been developed recently by researchers at the University of Tromso (Norway). These methods are b
This book explores city branding in the public sector as an aspect of e-governance from a privileged linguistic, discursive and semiotic perspective. It analyses how local administrations and public b
The Author shows that modelling the uncertain cash flow dynamics of an investment project deserves careful attention in real options valuation. Focusing on the case of commodity price uncertainty, a b
Develop the knowledge and skills you need to become a research-literate, evidence-based practitioner with this user-friendly book. Mirroring the way practicing nurses read research reports, the book b
This book, for the first time, comprehensively assembles and analyzes a large body of information on the role of the fundamental mechanism of the protein biosynthesis pathway, translation, in cancer b
Exiting Prostitution provides a critical re-examination of the growing body of literature on exiting and desistance. Moving beyond accounts which are mainly centred on men desisting from crime, this b
Exiting Prostitution provides a critical re-examination of the growing body of literature on exiting and desistance. Moving beyond accounts which are mainly centred on men desisting from crime, this b
Filled with anecdotes, statistics and social commentary, the first Muslim elected to Congress presents a thought-provoking look at America and what needs to change to accommodate different races and b
In this provocative and original study, Merry argues that most voluntary separation experiments in education are not driven by a sense of racial, cultural or religious superiority; that would indeed b
Tocharian and Indo-European Studies is the central publication for the study of two closely related languages, Tocharian A and Tocharian B. Found in many Buddhist manuscripts from central Asia, Tochar
A leading female figure in Chinese contemporary art, Yin Xiuzhen (b. 1963, Beijing, China) began her career in the early 1990s following her graduation from Capital Normal University in Beijing where
Combat Camera reveals the inner workings - and absurdities - of the British military's media operations in Afghanistan. A war memoir that draws on hundreds of field reports, it exposes the truth b
This new edition has 60 new quips and quotes. Praise for earlier editions: "Fully illustrated and funny... difficult to put down. Great stocking stuffer." -- Hockey News "This is a fun b
Within days of the murder of President John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson appointed a seven-member commission to investigate the assassination. In its report, the Warren Commission determined that the
Within days of the murder of President John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson appointed a seven-member commission to investigate the assassination. In its report, the Warren Commission determined that the
More than 80 years after its initial publication, Halley’s Bible Handbook remains a bestseller in its various editions, with millions of copies sold worldwide. This world-renowned Bible handbook has b
"I adore [Caples's] prescription to read widely and even perversely; and his breezy style is engaging."?Don Share"Caples is part of a younger generation of writers reinvigorating contemporary poetry b
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The contributions to this special issue were selected from a wealth of studies presented at the first Workshop on Infant Language Development held in Europe (Donostia, Spain) including keynote talks b
The author of numerous books and essays on artists ranging from Michelangelo to Mark Rothko and Wolfgang Laib presents a postmodern reevaluation of genius. Ottmann's thoughts presented in this study b
Created in close collaboration with The LEGO Group and Adam Reed Tucker, LEGOR Architecture visionary, LEGO Architecture: The Visual Guide takes a deep look at the artists, builders, and inspiration b
Sleep Medicine is a rapidly growing and changing field. Experienced sleep medicine clinicians and educators Richard B. Berry, MD and Mary H. Wagner, MD present the completely revised, third edition of
Over the past decade, international human rights organizations and think tanks have expressed a growing concern that the space of civil society organizations around the world is under pressure. This b
Edward Ranney (b. 1942) is one of the most distinguished photographers of the Peruvian landscape. In 1985 Ranney began photographing the Nazca lines, a series of monumental geoglyphs that stretch acro
The Judiciary and the Politics of Transition provides a critical analysis of judicial decision-making during transitions from conflict. The establishment or re-establishment of the ‘rule of law’ has b
Published by Eureka Press, Tokyo, and distributed outside Japan by Routledge.This is the second part of a new facsimile series which reprints The Modern Traveller, originally published in 30 volumes b
Perpetual sunshine, warm sand between your toes, a gentle breeze, water in all varieties of blue. Trek Hawaii’s plunging Waimanu Valley. See the sparkling pure quartz sand of Whitsunday’s Whitehaven B
Belgian artist Berlinde de Bruyckere (b. 1964) is a star of the contemporary art world whose innovative practice focuses on sculpture. This publication, the first-ever monograph on de Bruyckere, offer
Imam Nawawi's collection of forty two hadith brings together some of the most important and pivotal Prophetic traditions. Each tradition encapsulates a great rule of the religion of Islam, described b
(Easy Guitar). A baker's dozen of hits from this Hawaiian-born folk rock singer/songwriter are presented in arrangements for easy guitar with notes and tablature. Includes: Angel * Banana Pancakes * B
A presentation of real examples of industrial uses for formal methods such as SCADE, the B-Method, ControlBuild, Matelo, etc. in various fields, such as railways, aeronautics, and the automotive indus
William Makepeace Thackeray 1811 – 1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society.In this b
China in the United Nations examines China's participation in the United Nations (UN). There are two research components. First, the author seeks to find a pattern of China's multilateral diplomatic b
Education in East and Central Africa is a comprehensive critical reference guide to education in the region. With chapters written by an international team of leading regional education experts, the b
“Utilized in our curriculum for nearly fourteen consecutive years, the text combines pertinent journalistic articles and poems that are relevant to our students’ lives while giving them a glimpse of B
Explores the intricately crafted rhetorical strategies used by al-Jahiz in his lettersThe 9th-century essayist, theologian and encyclopedist 'Amr b. Bahr al-Jahiz has long been acknowledged as a maste
Sharing the benefits of yoga in a way that everyone can enjoy and understandPracticing yoga has many health benefits, including improving your overall fitness, flexibility, and strength. It has also b
Reflecting on two decades of a€?competitiveness-orienteda€? urban policies in Europe, this book investigates the current challenges cities face to sustain their economic position and how this can be b
