Language and Code

This book addresses the problem of the underrepresentation of women in politics, by examining how language use constructs and maintains inequality in political institutions. Drawing on different political genres from televised debates to parliamentary question times, and fifty interviews with politicians between 1998 and 2018, the book identifies the barriers and obstacles women face by considering how gender stereotypes constrain women's participation, and give them additional burdens. By comparing the UK House of Commons with newer institutions such as the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly, it asks: how successful have newer institutions been in encouraging equal participation? What are the interactional procedures that can be thought of as making an institution more egalitarian? It also explores the workings and effects of sexism, fraternal networks, high visibility in the media, and gendered discourses, through detailed case stu

《中級越南語會話》為《初級越南語會話》的銜接教材， 以更深入、更多樣的內容， 激發學生自然而然地說出越南語。 ★本書專為中級越南語（B1-B2）程度的學習者量身打造，主題內容豐富實用，讓您全方位學習越南語！ 本書乃依照iVPT（International Vietnamese Proficiency Test，國際越南語能力認證檢定），以及CEFR（Common European Framework of Reference for Language，歐洲語言共同參考架構）之B1、B2程度，針對母語為華語之大學生與有心學習越南語的臺灣人編寫，並且經瑞蘭國際採訪編輯委員會，送專家學者審查通過出版，是一本完全掌握學習者程度，讓學習者能夠開心學、又學得扎實的中級實用越南語會話教材教材。內容如下： Bài 1: Thuê nhà（租房） Bài 2 : Điện ảnh（電影） Bài 3: Thị thực và thủ tục hải quan（簽證及報關） Bài 4: Quần áo và thời trang（服裝與時尚） Bài 5: Ẩm thực（美食） Bài 6: Hoạt động giải trí（休閒活動） Bài 7: Quan hệ xã hội（社會關係） Bài 8: Trách nhiệm（責任） Bài 9: Tham quan（參觀） Bài 10: Tôn giáo（宗教） Bài 11: Đám cưới（婚禮） Bài 12: Giao tiếp đa văn hóa（跨文化交流） Bài 13: Sự hài lòng trong cuộc sống（生活中令人滿意的事情） Bài 14: Sự kiện nổi bật（重大事件） Bài 15: Vai trò của gia đình trong xã hội（家庭在社會中的角色） Bài 16: Văn hóa vùng miền（地區文化） ★本書6大學習架構，讓您深入學習越南語，紮實打好中級越南語會話根基！ 全書16課，透過不同的會話主題，讓學習者認識越南文化、越南人民及其生活。此外，每一課利用6個初階語言學習技巧：「詞彙」、「文法」、「聽」、「說」、「讀」、「寫」，強化學習者學習語言的各項能力。只要跟著本書按部就班地學習，不僅能夠提升會話實力，同時還能增進語法，以

Due to the rapid development of gaming technologies in recent years, there has been a surge of interest in the role that digital games can play in foreign and second language learning. Bringing together innovative research from an international team of contributors, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the use of digital games in computer-assisted language learning (CALL).The book firstly lays the theoretical foundations and outlines various rationales for using digital games, incorporating contemporary theories of second language acquisition. It also explores the development and impact of digital games designed specifically for language learning, giving due consideration to design principles, pedagogical requirements and student health. Chapters then draw on case studies from Europe and Japan to analyse in-game interaction, attitudes and participation in both institutional and out-of-classroom settings. Seamlessly combining theory with practical application, this book outlin

What can you make with a line, a circle or square? This inspiring book, based on an original song by children's singer SteveSongs, shows how simple shapes can be transformed into anything you can imagine from boats to skyscrapers to a circus. The catchy song and animation will soon have you dancing along, making shapes! Book with QR code provides access to an animated singalong performed by SteveSongs.

Three kids have everything they need to solve the mystery of Idlewood Manor―but they must work together before someone else beats them to it. This middle grade mystery novel is full of real ciphers, puzzles, riddles, and codes that readers can work to solve right alongside the main characters.Idlewood Manor has been uninhabited for decades, until now . . .Math whiz Charlie won admission in a puzzle contest―and he’s intrigued by the strange numbers he finds on Idlewood’s walls. His restless sister Anna had to be dragged to the house―but then she discovers its hidden floor. Emily’s parents brought her to the mansion on a secret mission―and she’s determined to prove herself to them.All three kids soon unlock clues to Idlewood’s mysterious past and the famous female explorer who’s connected to it―and the secret treasure she left behind. But the adults around them are also hunting for the treasure. Charlie, Anna, and Emily will have to overcome their differences and work as a team to solve

Develop healthy habits for growing bodies and minds with all new verses to this classic movement singalong. Follow a family through a day from home to school in their diverse community as they engage in healthy habits from good hygiene to reading. Includes educational endnotes about each health topic as well as a QR code on the book that provides access to video animation and audio.

Five mermaids guide children on a whimsical singalong journey through the world's oceans, counting down from 5 to 0. Includes educational notes about mermaid legends, marine animals, and the five oceans, as well as a catchy song and video animation to reinforce STEM learning.