This dictionary describes the etymology of 1500 central words in the Russian vocabulary. A typical entry gives the present meaning of the word, the dates of its first appearance in the language, and d
This manual -- and accompanying software -- introduces Syntactica, an innovative teaching tool that is designed to let the user explore natural language structure in an engaging, interactive way. "Sy
Scholarly editing produces the annotations, critical apparatus, and commentaries which students skip over and wish, as wiser adults, they'd read. These 25 essays summarize the resources and methods
In Literature as Exploration, Rosenblatt presents her unique theory of literature and focuses on the immense, often untapped, potential for the study and teaching of literature in a democratic society
What does it mean to talk about subjectivity in the language of space, and what are the political implications of doing so? A provocative and illuminating work, Indifferent Boundaries explores the way
A Case Study in Diachronic Phonology is the first large scale application of Henning Andersen's theory of language and language change - a theory built on both C.S. Pierce's semiotic conceptual appara
The Alchemist has been described as "the greatest farce in the English language". In this newly established edition, Ben Jonson's rich play offers intriguing insights info London life of the early se
The Concise Lexicon of Environmental Terms is a unique guide to the complex language of contemporary environmental legislation and policy. It includes: * practical and concise definitions of over 650
Occitania, known today as the "south of France," had its own language and culture in the Middle Ages. Its troubadours created "courtly love" and a new poetic language in the vernacular, which were to
Expressways, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is a complete four-level course that features all-skills language practice. The series incorporates cooperative learning, critical thinking, problem
Susan Stewart plumbs human history in an attempt to articulate the way language, memory, and art join in evoking consciousness. The Forest is about violence and memory: the violence we do to our surro
The C++ programming language is introduced with particular emphasis on the techniques used in real-life programs. Requiring little prior knowledge of the C programming language and working from realis
Susan Stewart plumbs human history in an attempt to articulate the way language, memory, and art join in evoking consciousness. The Forest is about violence and memory: the violence we do to our surro
This book is not a study of Plato's philosophy, but a contribution to the literary interpretation of the dialogues, through analysis of their formal structure, characterisation, language and imagery.
Code-switching--the alternating use of several languages by bilingual speakers--does not usually indicate lack of competence on the part of the speaker, but results from complex language skills. The r
This is the story of one particular little boy trapped in silence, struggling to regain language. And it is the story of every one of us who uses language in much the same way we breathe: effortlessly
This quick and lively tour of the Hawaiian language begins by uncovering its fascinating and often controversial history. With the help of a clear and concise guide to pronunciation, learn the importa
"The first English-language history published in the United States to examine the sweep of modern Spanish verse. Debicki, more importantly, is the first to situate Spanish poetry in the context of Eur
New American Streamline combines natural language, everyday situations, and extensive practice of all four skills to give students a practical command of simple, spoken English. Each of the three lev
R. S. Thomas is Wales's most eminent poet in the English language, and one of the most acclaimed poets writing in Britain today. Since 1946 he has published twenty-six collections of poetry including
L.A Wilding's Latin Course for Schools, published in three parts, is well established as an excellent introduction to the language, providing details of grammar and syntax in an ordered and easily ass
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
A workbook using a case study approach to explore issues in cross-cultural conflict and resolution in the business context. Activities in problem-solving, role playing, critical thinking, and language
Joan Retallack offers a book of forms, like the medieval Book of Hours, intended to draw readers into a meditative experience of time, space, language, the many humors of chance and design, as they in
A collection of 18 essays addressing issues in lesbian and gay studies in the undergraduate classroom. The contributions examine such topics as teaching from a theoretical perspective, curricular and
The First collection of essays to address issues concerning lesbian and gay studies in the undergraduate classroom, Professions of Desire will challenge teachers and students of literature with new ma
This book examines phonological variation of the inhabitants of Coleraine, a small town in Northern Ireland. Its purpose is to identify some of the mechanisms involved in language change by focusing o
Ada 95 is the first new version of Ada since 1983 when it was designated the official programming language of the Department of Defense. This book was specifically designed for those who need to quick
The first part of The Basics of Benchmarking provides a guide to the language of benchmarking and answers some commonly asked questions. The second part of the book walks through the three phases of t
Blends basic computer science concepts and C language programming. The study of the language is presented as it applies to many different areas of computer science. This is the same book as Nagin whic
The book covers the design methods and language emchanisms that are essential for successful object-oriented design and programming, using C++ as the implementation language. Special emphasis is place
This book is concerned with writing systems in a multi-cultural context. The field of English as a second language is well researched and documented, but the equally important subject of how to acquir
This book is the first English-language edition of Weber's writings on the revolutions in Russia in 1905 and February 1917. Weber discusses the events and examines the issue of Russian 'liberalization
A reference that lists and summarizes 978 English-language articles and books published from the late 1970s to the early 1990s which treat the subject of science and technology in developing countries
These conversations between two linguistic scholars who were also husband and wife cover such topics as the characterization of the phoneme, symbolist poetry, the genetic basis of language, linguistic
In this guide to cultural criticism, Arthur Asa Berger presents complex concepts in jargon-free language, making the book an ideal introductory text. It covers the key theorists, concepts, and subject
Ruth Padel explores Greek conceptions of human innerness and the way in which Greek tragedy shaped European notions of mind and self. Arguing that Greek poetic language connects images of consciousnes
The Ideal of Rationality presents an evaluation of all the main varieties of rationalism, in clear and jargon-free language. Different notions of rationality - such as means-end, conception, hedonism,
How do "no-fault," "gender-neutral" divorce reforms actually harm the lives of women and children they are designed to protect? Focusing on the language and symbols
