Learning Their Language

This book presents an extensive verification methodology for proving that reactive systems meet their specifications, expressed as safety properties in the language of temporal logic. The methods incl

While this book evolves naturally from de Shazer's earlier works, here he abandons his characteristically terse style. He quotes not only Sherlock Holmes ("It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts") but also Freud ("Words were originally magic and to this day words have retained much of their ancient magical power.... Thus we shall not depreciate the use of words in psychotherapy and we shall be pleased if we can listen to the words that pass between the analyst and his patient") in emphasizing the importance of a close study of the therapeutic conversation. In explicating how language works in therapy, he ranges widely, citing and critiquing Lacan, Bateson, Ackerman, and Weakland, among others.But the heart of this book can be found in the detailed conversations between client and therapist that show solution-focused therapy in action. The magic of words can be seen in the miracle

What do Adam, Napoleon, and Agee have in common? Their bond is the palindrome, that peculiar marvel of language when words or sentences read the same forward and backward. But Adam (Madam, I'm Adam) a

CONVERSATION GAMBITS is specially designed to teach the language of conversation and discussion. Through their careful choice of language, the authors predict the words and phrases students will requ

The Structure of Typed Programming Languages describes the fundamental syntactic and semantic features of modern programming languages, carefully spelling out their impacts on language design. Using c

Unexpurgated and uncollected poems, many of which remained unpublished because their language was too raw, their attitude and politics too daring. Edited and with an Introduction by George and Willen

How do humans acquire, at a very early age and from fragmentary and haphazard data, the complex patterns of their native language? This is the logical problem of language acquisition, and it is the qu

The white man's burden, darkest Africa, the seduction of the primitive: such phrases were widespread in the language Western empires used to talk about their colonial enterprises. How this language it

Five key categories offer core instruction in five areas of English language learning: punctuation, spelling and capitalization, writing style and paragraphing, sentence structure, and parts of speech

This new guide to French synonyms is the first to be produced specifically for English speaking students of French. Its aim is to enable them to develop, broaden, and enhance their awareness of the complexity and richness of French vocabulary by presenting, in an easily accessible form, information not readily available in traditional dictionaries. It contains a wide variety of material, including informal modes of expression as well as the formal, and practical vocabulary as well as literary language. The tabular layout is designed for maximum ease of reference, with English equivalents and sample French contexts for each French item. There are two indexes enabling the user quickly to locate any given French or English word.

Throughout the 150-year history of Chicano literature, its writers have been motivated in large degree by their response to social oppression and by their attempts to define and embrace their cultural

Introduces the idea that hidden within the borders of the 35 nation-states of Europe are twice that many stateless nations: distinct cultures, often with their own language, but with little or no poli

Learning a foreign language has never been this much fun! Just pull the sturdy tabs and change the words under the pictures from English to Spanish and back again to English!

Learning about language is an exciting and ambitious new series of introductions to fundamental topics in language, linguistics and related areas. The books are designed for students of linguistics an

Foreign language lessons often provide translations into a foreign language of phrases students would normally use in their native language and cultural setting. Particularly when studying a non-Weste

Contains biographical sketches of sixty-seven authors who wrote or began writing their major works between 1820 and 1860, including historians, journalists, poets, humoritsts, novelists, scientists an

How scratchy is the engine grille? Can you see the fire man? This book helps your children discover about Fire Engines. It encourages your child's early learning and language; and enables their tiny f

Penguin Readers are a carefully graded collection of Readers that enable English language learners to enjoy reading whatever their language level. Grading by Language Penguin Readers are

Penguin Readers are a carefully graded collection of Readers that enable English language learners to enjoy reading whatever their language level. Grading by Language Penguin Readers are

Penguin Readers are a carefully graded collection of Readers that enable English language learners to enjoy reading whatever their language level. Grading by Language Penguin Readers are

For those who find learning a new language daunting, the Teach Yourself Beginner's Language Series is just what the language teacher ordered. Each friendly and practical course introduces the new lang

Much of the novel is written from the view-point of his canine character, enabling London to explore how animals view their world and how they view humans. White Fang examines the violent world of wil

Teaching Online is essential reading for any teacher interested in online teaching and course delivery. It deals comprehensively with both the tools and the techniques necessary for online language in

A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader.

A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader.

Hazel, Posie and Lavender are learning about magic together. Discover the Little Charmers' awesome powers and explore their world of wonder!

Hazel, Posie and Lavender are learning about magic together. Discover the Little Charmers' awesome powers and explore their world of wonder!

Every princess deserves a very special birthday! Join the Disney Princesses as they celebrate their special day with their best friends. Disney Learning: Adventures in Reading is a delightful series o

With the help of Elsa, Anna and their friends from Arendelle: learn to increase vocabulary learn more than 100 words understand word meanings Disney Learning workbooks are curriculum-based books that

Single copy of Vanishing Cultures. Travel to remote areas of the world and learn about the people who live there and discover why their unique cultures are struggling to survive.

Single copy of Imagining the Future. Visit writers, artists, and inventors from the 1950s. Find out about their amazing predictions for life in the 21st century.

Single copy of Making Faces. Learn how people from different cultures use masks and facial decorations to preserve their traditions.

This ten-pack set of wipe-clean books is ideal for preschool children. Each book is themed by topic, so children will have fun learning how to write letters, numbers and words based around their favou

These colourful board books encourage young children in their first early learning experiences. Beautifully illustrated scenes feature a different animal completing an activity related to the themes o

本書共8個單元，每個單元均包含7個學習任務(Task)，並設有學習目標(Learning Objectives)、預熱活動(Getting Started)、聽說活動(Listening and Speaking)、讀寫活動(Reading and Writing)、語言注解(Language Notes)、詞匯表(Vocabulary)等模塊。

Readers can tune up their conversation skills with Tune Up guides--the next best thing to a year abroad!Getting beyond sounding like a beginner is more than just a matter of learning more vocabulary a

The Integrated Chinese Volume 3 Textbook is designed to cover the first semester of study at the college level. Learners develop real-life communicative skills as they discuss topics related to everyday life and learn useful grammatical structures presented alongside clear, jargon-free explanations. Two review lessons are included for cumulative practice. In Volume 3, both simplified and traditional characters are shown side-by-side.The Volume 3 Textbook is also available as a fully integrated, multimedia-rich digital course on Cheng & Tsui’s FluencyLink platformNew to the 4th Edition:Full-color, contemporary layoutContent updated to reflect latest ACTFL 21st Century World-Readiness StandardsGrammar section now includes exercises to consolidate newly learned structuresNew recurring language learning devices in every lessonRedesigned Cultural Literacy section promotes students’ cross-cultural awareness through new Compare & Contrast activitiesNew Lesson Wrap-Up section includes

The Symbolic Forms has long been considered the greatest of Cassirer’s works. Into it he poured all the resources of his vast learning about language and myth, religion, art, and science?the various