English Phrasal Verbs and the Problems of Their Translation Into Uzbek
The main aim of our graduate qualification paper is to investigate specifics of use of phrasal verbs and difficulties of their translation into Uzbek, to define the role of phrasal verbs in English, having considered their lexical and grammatical features. Also to find some successful methods of teaching and translating Phrasal verbs into Uzbek.The main aim of our research puts forward the following tasks to fulfill: - To generalize and analyze all theoretical and practical material about Phrasal verbs, reveal peculiarities of using phrasal verbs in teaching English.- To reveal difficulties of translating phrasal verbs into Uzbek and define the importance of using Phrasal verbs in modern conditions.- To consider advantages and disadvantages of translating Phrasal verbs into Uzbek.- To create exercises for teachers and students and to work out using Phrasal verbs.- To suggest recommendations of effective use phrasal verbs in the educational process.
Effect of drama activities on performance of learners in English
The book aimed to examine effect of using drama activities on performance of learners in English in primary schools of Gasaka Sector. Drama technique encourages the participations of pupils in the learning of English language. In other words, language practice is the driving force in language learning. By participating through drama activities learners acquire communicative skills, fluency, self-confidence, creative skills, and reading skills and so on. In order to achieve the objectives assigned to this study, four kinds of research methodology have been used in order to know the extent to which drama activities are used and their importance in English classroom in Rwandan primary schools. These methods are the questionnaire, interviews, documentation, and observations of live teaching sessions. The study reveals the positive effect of teaching English through drama on pupil's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. It sheds light on the method of putting pupils in authentic situations to help them discover their hidden creativity and overcome their fears.
Written Corrective Feedback Stories III
Analysis 1: A Comprehensive Review of Corrective Feedback Modalities in L2 Writing: Empirical Findings and Implications for Practice.Proposal 1: Investigating the Impact of Corrective Feedback Modalities on L2 Writing Performance.Analysis 2: Corrective Feedback Modalities in L2 Writing: A Comprehensive Synthesis of Recent Empirical Evidence.Proposal 2: Evaluating the Impact of Corrective Feedback Modalities on L2 Writing Outcomes.Analysis 3: Evaluating Corrective Feedback Modalities in L2 Writing Instruction.Proposal 3: Corrective Feedback Modalities in L2 Writing: A Synthesis of Recent Empirical Evidence.Analysis 4: Corrective Feedback Modalities in L2 Writing: A Synthesis of Recent Empirical Findings and Pedagogical Implications.Proposal: Evaluating Corrective Feedback Modalities to Enhance L2 Writing Performance.Analysis 5: Written Corrective Feedback in L2 Writing: Effects on Proficiency, Teacher Expertise, and Collaborative Processes.
Thrill and mystery in Agatha Christie’s the ABC murders
This monograph clаrifiеs Аgаthа Christiе's "АBC Murdеrs" succеssfully cоmbinеs еlеmеnts оf suspеnsе аnd crimе thrоughоut thе nоvеl, kееping rеаdеrs еngаgеd аnd оn thе еdgе оf thеir sеаts. Thе nоvеl's plоt mаy nоt bе cоmplеx, but it еffеctivеly utilizеs multiplе instаncеs оf suspеnsе аnd fоrеshаdоwing tо crеаtе аn аtmоsphеrе оf аnticipаtiоn аnd curiоsity, cоmpеlling rеаdеrs tо cоntinuе rеаding in оrdеr tо uncоvеr thе fаtеs оf thе chаrаctеrs аnd discоvеr thе truth bеhind thе еvеnts dеscribеd in thе bооk. Furthеrmоrе, Аgаthа Christiе's mаstеrful usе оf thе whоdunit mоdе, pаrticulаrly with thе intrоductiоn оf thе cоuntry-hоusе murdеr, shоwcаsеs hеr prоfоund influеncе оn thе gеnrе оf dеtеctivе fictiоn during thе Gоldеn Аgе. Аdditiоnаlly, Christiе's еgаlitаriаn аpprоаch tо viоlеncе in thе nоvеl is еvidеnt thrоugh thе еquаl rеprеsеntаtiоn оf mаlе аnd fеmаlе murdеrеrs.
Constitutional Law Terms
Constitutional law lies at the heart of a nation's legal and political framework. It governs the fundamental principles by which a state is organized, powers are distributed, and rights are protected. As such, the vocabulary of Constitutional Law Terms is complex, nuanced, and often rooted in centuries of jurisprudential development. This dictionary is designed to serve as a practical, authoritative resource for students, legal professionals, academics, and anyone seeking clarity on the terminology and concepts that define constitutional governance.The aim of this methodological manual is to offer clear, concise, and accurate definitions of key constitutional law terms. Where appropriate, entries are supplemented with references to landmark cases, doctrinal developments, or comparative insights from other constitutional systems. This approach helps readers grasp not only the literal meaning of a term but also its functional role within legal discourse and institutional practice.
Image of Birds in Uzbek Literature
The essence of ancient views related to the image of a bird in oral and written literature, the basis of historical-mythological origin, the poetic and gradual interpretation of religious views related to birds in myth-ritual folklore-written literature, the principles of representation are determined; Poetic principles of the image of birds in oral and written literature, myth poetics, artistic expression tools, transformation within the creative style, artistic-aesthetic laws, principles of approach, functionality, manifestation of compositional tasks such as reflecting the psyche of the hero, elucidating the idea of the work proven; in Uzbek fairy tales, the image of birds is poetically strange, in accordance with color, time, and space, the patron of the epic hero, and the possession of unusual abilities; It is classified as the common acquisition of negative characteristics such as a magical, unfunny, malicious, intimidating and disaster-causing opponent.
Bridging Cultures
Bridging Cultures: Translating Ideals, Identity, and Aesthetics explores the intricate relationships between language, culture, and identity in the realm of translation. This collection highlights the essential role that cultural context plays in shaping translation strategies, especially when translating between languages with deeply different historical, social, and philosophical foundations. The book emphasizes how translators navigate cultural and linguistic barriers, and how their cultural identity, shaped by their unique historical and social environments, influences their approach to translation.
Racial Inequity in an Age of Interconnectedness
Academic Paper from the year 2020 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, University of Potsdam (Institut f羹r Anglistik und Amerikanistik), course: Cultures of Violence, language: English, abstract: While it has already been established that police officers in the U.S. still discriminate against people of colour by enacting police brutality, thus enabling institutional racism to flourish, mainstream media contribute in a similar manner by perpetuating depictions of the criminal black male and with that supporting the idea of racial profiling. To make it easier for the reader to identify my stance, providing the necessary explanations for the terminology, as well as clarifying the historical context through which racism is enrooted in the history of the U.S. will guide the reader along the mass racial violence that will be discussed. In the main part, a thorough analysis of two incidents of police brutality, one being the case of Martin, the other one being Brown's case, shall be established. Finally yet importantly, examining the influence of media shall help to either justify or falsify my thesis on this matter, before I end with my conclusion.
Empirical issues in syntax and semantics
This book collects a curated selection of papers from the 2023 Colloque de Syntax et S矇mantique ? Paris (CSSP 2023), held on December 7-8, 2023, at the ?cole Normale Sup矇rieure in Paris. The result aims to be a snapshot of contemporary linguistic research in the areas of syntax and semantics. CSSP has always been committed to fostering research uniting empirical rigor with formal precision, while remaining open to newly emerging methodologies, and multiple theoretical approaches. This volume embodies that spirit, presenting work that collectively demonstrates how contemporary linguistic research can simultaneously respect empirical complexity and seek theoretical generalization.
Modern aspects of linguistic research of medical terminology
In this monograph, we analyze "Modern aspects of linguistic research of medical terminology." The study of the structure of the word and its division into root and affixal morphemes as the subject of morphological or morphemic analysis. Morphological word formation involves the creation of new words by changing the form of existing words using various formal devices according to certain word formation models.
Collocation Key
This book is specifically designed to enhance English speaking skills through the effective use of topic-based collocations. Each unit introduces learners to practical and commonly used word combinations, helping them sound more natural and fluent in real-life conversations. The material covers a wide range of everyday topics, providing examples, contextual usage, and exercises that guide learners in applying collocations accurately.Ideal for self-study or classroom use, this book empowers learners to build confidence, enrich their vocabulary, and improve their overall communicative competence in English.
Speak, Memorably
The media guru and bestselling author of Pitch Perfect helps professionals break away from canned communications and find their true--and most effective--voice no matter the workplace.The business world has adopted the wrong definition of successful business communication. For many years, being "on message" was considered the prime directive. The overwhelming majority of professionals today exist in a rigidly narrow range of bland rhetoric, throwing around industry buzzwords and empty jargon to create the impression of business savvy. But when everyone sounds messaged (and the same), no one stands out. And now, with more ways than ever to get your message across, it's never been harder to communicate clearly and have your message stick.Bill McGowan has devoted more than twenty years to helping people find their distinctive voice. From CEOs to White House staffers to television personalities, he has coached thousands of speakers to improve their presentation skills and make their narrative more memorable and distinctive by breaking free from the challenges preventing them from selling their ideas with conviction, motivating their teams during challenging times, or clearly articulating a company's mission.Speak, Memorably offers concrete strategies and tools to help anyone, in any stage of their career, cut through the numbing sameness of cliches and boring business rhetoric and find their authentic voice. Inspiring and entertaining, it is a masterclass in the soft skills of interpersonal communication and an inspiring call to action for professionals to break free from forgettable "brand" speak and instead craft thoughtful and memorable messages.How do you break free from forgettable corporate-speak and find the authentic voice that gets results?The Storytelling Formula: Learn the same secrets legendary film director Francis Ford Coppola uses to captivate an audience and make your narrative stick.Actionable Public Speaking Skills: Go beyond theory with concrete techniques coached to CEOs and White House staffers to help you sell your ideas with conviction.Avoid the Conformity Trap: Break free from the buzzwords, empty jargon, and clich矇s that make most professionals forgettable.Develop Your Authentic Voice: Discover how to stop being "on message" and start communicating in a way that is memorable, distinctive, and uniquely yours.
Word stress in prosodic theory
This book is composed of four studies that all investigate different aspects of word stress in Papuan Malay, an Austronesian language spoken in eastern Indonesia. These aspects, in order of presentation, include acoustic realisation, auditory perception, lexical analyses and word disambiguation. The introduction provides the theoretical background against which the studies are undertaken. All studies are empirical in nature; they either report acoustic analyses, production or perception experiments, or corpus-based analyses. Taken together, the results of all studies pose a challenge to maintaining a stressless analysis of Papuan Malay. At the same time, the type of word stress that emerges from the reported results is unlike its common theoretical conception and therefore requires more work to be integrated in prosodic theory. Given the controversy on word stress in Indonesian languages, the results are always discussed and carefully interpreted in a cross-linguistic context. In this way, the current thesis extends and deepens our knowledge and understanding of word stress in prosodic theory.
Rarities in phonetics and phonology
Rare phenomena play a key role in forming and challenging linguistic theory. This volume presents multi-faceted analyses of rarities in phonetics and phonology, from a wide variety of theoretical standpoints. Some contributions to the volume analyse language-specific rare features, placing them in a broader cross-linguistic context and looking at a sum of their phonological, phonetic, and evolutionary properties, at times also making connections to sociolinguistic factors. Others consider the same (or similar) phenomena from different analytical angles, with extensive cross-referencing, or take a broad analytical or typological stance towards rare phenomena and discuss what it means to be rare. The volume provides a nuanced picture of phonetic and phonological rarities in genealogically diverse languages, mostly lesser-studied, from around the globe. Authors were encouraged to attempt to strike a middle ground between radical exoticisation of the rarities at hand (describing them in idiosyncratic terms) and radical normalisation (underplaying the rarity of the phenomena at hand). Highly theory-specific or technical terminology is avoided or explained carefully, in order to make the book maximally accessible for a wide typologically-minded audience.
The Pragmatics of Intercultural Communicative Competence
This book presents a pragmatic perspective on the development of intercultural communicative competence and intercultural understanding by language learners in the foreign language classroom and in study abroad contexts. Using data from role-play interactions, intercultural episodes and student reflections, including both US learners of Spanish and multilingual learners of other languages, the book examines how a focus on pragmatics and metapragmatic awareness aids the development of intercultural competence. It also addresses current topics such as intercultural impoliteness, the negotiation of and reflection on speech acts at the discourse level, pragmatic competence, agency and pragmatic resistance. The book concludes with a reflection on what it means to be an intercultural speaker along with suggestions for both teaching and assessment.
The Pragmatics of Intercultural Communicative Competence
This book presents a pragmatic perspective on the development of intercultural communicative competence and intercultural understanding by language learners in the foreign language classroom and in study abroad contexts. Using data from role-play interactions, intercultural episodes and student reflections, including both US learners of Spanish and multilingual learners of other languages, the book examines how a focus on pragmatics and metapragmatic awareness aids the development of intercultural competence. It also addresses current topics such as intercultural impoliteness, the negotiation of and reflection on speech acts at the discourse level, pragmatic competence, agency and pragmatic resistance. The book concludes with a reflection on what it means to be an intercultural speaker along with suggestions for both teaching and assessment.
Writing in English for Internationalized Higher Education
This book is a user-friendly resource that prepares teachers to meet the needs of linguistically, culturally, geographically and educationally diverse students in the contemporary college composition classroom.
Music, Dance and Translation
How is music affected by its translation, interpretation and adaptation with, through, and by dance? How might notation of dance and music act as a form of translation? How does music influence the creation of dance? How might dance and music be understood to exchange and transfer their content, sense and process during both the creative process and the interpretative process? Bringing together chapters that explore theory and practice, this book questions the process and role translation has to play in the context of music and dance. It provides a range of case studies across this interdisciplinary field, and is not restricted by genre, style or cultural location. As one of very few volumes to explore translation in relation to music and to overtly tackle this topic in terms of dance, it moves the argument from a broad notion of text and translation, to think critically about the sound and movement arts of music and dance, using translation as a model to better understand the collaboration of these art forms.
Rhetorics of Refusal
Rhetorics of Refusal focuses on a recent public health crisis--Minnesota's 2017 measles outbreak--to recast vaccine refusals less as products of poor health literacy or disinformation and more as strategic and generative acts of noncompliance. The outbreak, which primarily affected unvaccinated Somali children, occurred at the nexus of declining vaccination rates, spiking autism concerns, antivaccination predation, and a fraying public health infrastructure. However, during a year-long ethnographic study at a Somali health center, Kari Campeau found that personal stories from parents offered a much different picture of vaccine refusal than the one painted by news media. Tracking refusals across four sites, Campeau argues for the importance of approaching refusals as rhetorical and participatory strategies that hold institutions accountable, press for change, and practice care within emergent biosocial communities. Moreover, she views refusal as necessary and potentially transformative in situations where refusers have little access to power or platform. By contextualizing refusals in longer cultural and political histories, Campeau unsettles traditional narratives of medical dissent while offering new entry points into discussions on racialized biopolitics, care, disability, and public health.
A2 Reading and Writing
Practice makes perfect... This edition of sample tests has been written to closely replicate the Cambridge exam experience, and has undergone rigorous expert and peer review. You or your students, if you are a teacher, will hopefully enjoy the wide range of assessment topics and benefit from the repetitive practice, something that is key to preparing for this part of the test.The tasks include: answering multiple-choice questions on short and longer texts, including messages, signs, articles and websites; completing gap-fill tasks (with and without multiple-choice options); and writing a message using information. Candidates need to be able to: understand real-world messages; read and choose the correct word; read and choose the correct answer; choose the correct words to complete a text; write a message, e.g. a note or email; and write a short story. This resource comprises ten exam-styled Reading and Writing tests with answer keys. Anna Phillips and Terry Phillips have co-written more than 200 books in all areas of English language learning and teaching, and together over a period of 40 years have worked as teachers, teacher-trainers, language school owners, examiners and educational consultants. Their popular publications include the award-winning, multi-level EAP course, Skills in English (Garnet Education), which is taught in a large number of universities in the UK and around the world. For more Cambridge English resources, visit www.prosperityeducation.net
The Way to Begin
The Way To Begin is a concise, revealing guide to getting that story idea out of your head and onto paper or screen. Ideas are easy, words are hard, especially for beginning and new writers, But The Way to Begin's method takes you from story idea to words on paper or screen.The approach begins with an overview of why 'beginning' can be difficult for writers of any level, the difference between a story idea and a story, explains the key factors in story and character development, explains the formula writers can follow to understand the story they're trying to create, and reveals how to elevate creative writing to author-worthy prose.
Why Every Entrepreneur Must Write A Book
Have you ever wondered how some entrepreneurs become recognized experts while others struggle for attention?In this book, Raam Anand reveals the secret weapon of successful entrepreneurs: Book as a Strategy (b.a.a.s). As an entrepreneur, writing a book is not just about telling your story-it's about claiming your space in the market, establishing your authority, and transforming your business insights into a powerful legacy.Drawing from his experience as the founder and chief editor of Stardom Books, where he has published over 260 leaders worldwide, and as an international bestselling author of two books himself, Raam provides a compelling roadmap for using your own book as a strategic asset for leaders. Inside, you'll discover: Why a book is the ultimate tool for business growth. Key insights and frameworks tailored for entrepreneurs. Real-life examples, stories and case studies. Step-by-step guidance on using your book to its fullest potential."Why Every Entrepreneur Must Write a Book" is an essential guide for any entrepreneur looking to boost their credibility, expand their influence, and lead their industry. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a startup, this book will equip you with the tools to turn your message to the world into a published, highly effective, and profitable book.Don't just compete. Dominate your industry by becoming an author. Read the book to learn how.
The Heart of Public Speaking
Public speaking can be a daunting experience, but it doesn't have to be. The Heart of Public Speaking is a comprehensive guide that helps business owners, entrepreneurs, life coaches, and influencers master the art of speaking with confidence, authenticity, and impact.This book introduces the I-AM Speaking Strategy(R), a proven, three-step process designed to help you overcome anxiety, craft a compelling message, and engage your audience like never before. Through practical tips, real-life examples, and neuroscience-backed strategies, you'll learn how to manage nerves, build unshakable confidence, and make a lasting impression every time you speak.Inside, you'll discover: Techniques for overcoming public speaking anxiety and nervous energy.How to structure your message for maximum impact and clarity.Strategies to develop and deliver engaging, memorable presentations.Real-life success stories and actionable tips for professionals in any field.Whether you're preparing for a high-stakes business presentation, a keynote speech, or speaking in front of a group, this book will help you confidently navigate any speaking challenge. Unlock your potential as a speaker and transform your public speaking skills with The Heart of Public Speaking.
Free-Range Writing
Many writers start out with an idea of what kind of thing they want to write and then never stray from that area of writing. That's a shame because if you think of yourself as just a novelist, or a poet, or a memoirist, or a non-fiction writer you don't get to explore the full range of your writer self.Going off your normal writing tracks will help you Feel the creative buzz of breaking new ground Find fresh ideas to bring back to your normal writing Open up new writing paths you never thought of following With seventy-five little forays into fiction, non-fiction, memoir and poetry; advice on writing in each genre and a chapter on how to set up a free-range writing group, this book is bursting with ideas for any time your wild writer's soul feels restless and needs new adventures
Notes to Self
Part writer's guide, part workbook, 'Notes to Self' is packed with tips and insights, space for writers to add their own ideas and creative tasks designed to help writers achieve their writing goals.
Bestseller Blueprint
Have You Always Wanted to Write a Book?Do you dream of seeing your book in readers' hands, but feel overwhelmed by the publishing maze? After three decades navigating the writing and publishing landscape, Michael Francis finally unlocked the formula for literary success that eludes most writers. Now, he's distilled those hard-won insights into the definitive roadmap for today's authors.Bestseller Blueprint reveals: The crucial decisions that will determine your publishing success.Insider strategies that cut years off your learning curve.Proven tactics for both traditional and self-publishing.Common pitfalls that derail most authors - and how to avoid them.Systems and structures that will sell books in today's competitive market.Whether working on your first manuscript or preparing for your latest book launch, this invaluable guide will ensure you take confident and effective action.Don't spend decades learning what Michael can teach you today.Get your copy of Bestseller Blueprint now and transform your writing into a bestselling reality.
The Heart of Public Speaking
Public speaking can be a daunting experience, but it doesn't have to be. The Heart of Public Speaking is a comprehensive guide that helps business owners, entrepreneurs, life coaches, and influencers master the art of speaking with confidence, authenticity, and impact.This book introduces the I-AM Speaking Strategy(R), a proven, three-step process designed to help you overcome anxiety, craft a compelling message, and engage your audience like never before. Through practical tips, real-life examples, and neuroscience-backed strategies, you'll learn how to manage nerves, build unshakable confidence, and make a lasting impression every time you speak.Inside, you'll discover: Techniques for overcoming public speaking anxiety and nervous energy.How to structure your message for maximum impact and clarity.Strategies to develop and deliver engaging, memorable presentations.Real-life success stories and actionable tips for professionals in any field.Whether you're preparing for a high-stakes business presentation, a keynote speech, or speaking in front of a group, this book will help you confidently navigate any speaking challenge. Unlock your potential as a speaker and transform your public speaking skills with The Heart of Public Speaking.
The Magic of Writing
Write Your Way to a Fulfilled LifeDiscover the transformative power of writing and how it can profoundly shape your life. From understanding yourself to achieving your goals, this book offers practical guidance and inspiring insights.Unleash the Ultimate Potential of Writing: Learn how writing can liberate your true self and elevate your life beyond the ordinary.Master the Laws of Writing: Understand the principles that govern writing and how to leverage them for positive change.Develop Effective Writing Techniques: Discover practical guidelines and techniques to enhance your journaling practice.Heal and Transform: Use writing as a therapeutic tool to overcome past traumas, negative tendencies, and beliefs to attain peace.Create Your Desired Future: Learn how to harness writing to introspect yourself and direct your thoughts to shape your future.Tap into the Transcendental Power of Writing: Connect with the Source and manifest the divine through your writing, leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.Your journey to self-discovery and success starts here. Pick up your pen and start writing today.
The Rocky Space
This book discusses the foundational factors for which the African postcolonial subject indulges in transnational displacement, verifying whether the purpose for their dislocation is often achieved. The conditions of the displaced postcolonial subjects in their transnational space and their responses to the new realities are zoomed in. One of the major issues handled in the novels of Isidore Okpewho's Call Me By My Rightful Name and The Victims and Buchi Emecheta's Kehinde and Second-Class Citizen is the question of gender consciousness and emancipation. They bring to the lamb light some of the difficulties female migrants encounter out of their homeland. Here, the difference between the sexes is socially and historically constructed with regard to disparity in workplace, as well as at the intellectual and symbolic spheres. Evidence of such an imbalance is imbedded in the gender discrimination persistently fought against by feminist movements, designed to challenge male supremacy.
Nobel Laureate Mo Yan’s China and The Garlic Ballads
The present book, Nobel Laureate Mo Yan's China and The Garlic Ballads, presents some insights about China's history and culture. It gives you a glimpse of the splendid history of China with its rich heritage of over three thousand years. The book also deals with the Chinese language and literature, which has a unique place in the world. The second part of the book tells you about the first Chinese Nobel Laureate writer, Mo Yan. The last part of the book contains a detailed discussion on Mo Yan's famous novel The Garlic Ballads.
Happy Writing
Every writer feels stuck sometimes, but you don't have to be beaten by writer's block. This guide from seasoned author and writing teacher, Jenny Alexander, with contributions from many other writers, offers insights and practical strategies to help you spot self-sabotaging thoughts and build your writing confidence create writing goals that feel meaningful and exciting understand all the stages of the creative process deal with technical problems such as plotting and pacing decide on your best route to publication It will help you if you're stuck, but even if you aren't stuck, read it anyway, because knowing how to deal with problems should they arise is the best way of making sure they don't. "A lifeline to anyone who is stuck in their writing or suffering from any kind of block. Jenny Alexander speaks to all writers, whether they are just starting or have been writing for years." - Celia Rees, award-winning author This book was previously published as When a Writer Isn't Writing: How to Beat Your Blocks, Be Published and Find Your Flow
7th Grade Vocabulary
This book offers 36 weeks of structured vocabulary instruction built around a mix of fictional and nonfictional reading passages and varied, purposeful activities.Designed for one lesson per week, each unit begins with an engaging, age-appropriate passage followed by comprehension questions and vocabulary-based tasks that reinforce understanding and encourage real-world application.Every three weeks, students complete a vocabulary check-in and goal-setting activity, accompanied by a curated word list to monitor progress and support retention. Vocabulary has been carefully selected to reflect both academic and everyday usage, building fluency, confidence, and expressive language skills.Optional digital extras such as gamified online quizzes and printable vocabulary flashcards are provided for additional reinforcement, if required. These resources can be accessed through password-protected links included throughout the book-no sign-up is required.Key Features: 36 weekly lessons for a full academic yearEngaging, age-appropriate reading passages (fiction and nonfiction)Comprehension questions (multiple-choice and open-ended)Vocabulary tasks: synonym matching, sentence writing, contextual application, image interpretation, and creative writingVocabulary check-ins and goal-setting every three weeksCurated word lists for vocabulary review and consolidationOptional gamified quizzes and downloadable flashcards for extra practiceIncludes a complete Answer KeySuitable for classroom use, homeschooling, tutoring, or independent study
Writing in The House of Dreams
In both writing and dream awareness, you have to learn how to relax the conscious, critical faculty in order to let the amazing stories and images that flow like an underground stream in the unconscious mind to emerge.Written for both writers and dreamers, this guidebook, by seasoned author and teacher of creative writing and dreaming, Jenny Alexander, is packed with practical tips and exercises to help you- enter the dream or 'writer's trance' at will, through intention and surrender- explore the unique landscapes, themes and images of your personal unconscious- increase your dream awareness to boost your writing- use writing to deepen your understanding of dreams- enter the mythic dimension, where 'big dreams' and bestsellers are born "A fascinating mixture of handbook and autobiography. I learnt things, my mind was opened and it was a damn good read." - Nicola Morgan, author and public speaker Note: This book was previously published as 'Writing in the House of Dreams: Creative adventures for Dreamers and Writers'
Platform Power and Libraries
Building on research in critical library systems studies, Platform Power and Libraries traverses the divide between library, communication, and cultural policy research in the realm of platform studies. Organized through the model of what Nielsen and Ganter (2022) call "the five most important aspects of platform power," this book dissects the power dynamics inherently embedded to platforms that library practitioners and patrons must navigate. From information asymmetry to the power of making and breaking connections and beyond, this book brings light to the often overlooked and underexplored power that platforms can hold in libraries.Christine F. Smith (she/her) is the Head of Acquisitions and Serials at Concordia University in Montr矇al, Canada. Smith has diverse experience across the library and information sector and has sat on committees, working groups and boards of directors of provincial, national, and international library associations. She holds a B.S. in Communication and an M.L.I.S. Her current research focuses on impacts and implications of systems and structures - both technological and socially-constructed.
Herman Melville
Best known as the author of Moby-Dick (1851), Herman Melville is one of America's greatest writers. His achievements range from popular novels and experimental fiction to powerful poetry. His works are tragic and funny, impassioned and ironic, obsessed with philosophical seeking and attuned to the details of everyday life. Melville engaged the pressing issues of his day, from economic inequality and the American slavery crisis to the rise of science and the fragility of democracy. He dwelled on timeless questions about loneliness and intimacy, moral and political responsibility, the limits of our knowledge and agency, and the place of human beings within nature and the cosmos. Melville's life was dramatic, and his career improbable. He was born into privilege, fell into poverty as an adolescent, hunted whales and lived with the Tai Pi people of Polynesia, served in the United States Navy, skyrocketed to fame as a novelist, ruined his career by challenging religious, political, sexual, and artistic conventions, reinvented himself as a poet, and died in relative obscurity just as readers began to appreciate his genius. The scope and diversity of Melville's literature reflects an artist of restless ambition. Herman Melville: A Very Short Introduction helps readers explore the richness of his work.
The Academic Teaching Librarian's Handbook
The Academic Teaching Librarian's Handbook is a comprehensive resource for academic library professionals and LIS students looking to pursue a teaching role in their work and to develop this aspect of their professional lives in a holistic way throughout their careers. The book is built around the core ideas of reflective self-development and informed awareness of one's personal professional landscape. Through engaging with a series of exercises and reflective pauses in each chapter, readers are encouraged to reflect on their professional identity, self-image, self-efficacy and progress as they consider each of the different aspects of the teaching role. This handbook will: provide a comprehensive resource on teaching, professional development and reflective practice for academic teaching librarians at all stages of their careers explore the current landscape of teaching librarianship in higher education, and highlight the important developments, issues and trends that are shaping current and future practice examine the roles and responsibilities of the academic teaching librarian in the digital era introduce the essential areas of development, skill and knowledge that will empower current and future professionals in the role inspire prospective and current academic teaching librarians to adopt a broad conception of the role that goes beyond the basic idea of classroom-based teaching, and provide practical tools to engage in personal development and career planning in this area. The Academic Teaching Librarian's Handbook is an indispensable reference, suitable for early career professionals at the start of their teaching journey, as well as mid- or late-career librarians who may have moved into leadership and managerial roles and who wish to advance their teaching role to the next level.
Literacies in the Platform Society
As digital platforms become more common for literacy learning environments, established frameworks, pedagogies, and theories do not always translate to these contexts. This volume explores the relationship between digital platforms and literacies, understanding they have become an unavoidable part of the literacy and education ecosystem.
Intensive language contact in the Caucasus
Tsova-Tush is an East Caucasian language spoken in one single village in Eastern Georgia by approximately 300 speakers. Since its early description, scholars have been intrigued by the high degree of linguistic influence from the Georgian language. This book has a threefold goal: (1) To contribute to the overall description of the Tsova-Tush language, by filling gaps in the previous literature in absence of a reference grammar. (2) To contrast Tsova-Tush constructions with functionally equivalent constructions in Chechen and Ingush, its closest relatives, and with Georgian, the language of wider communication which all Tsova-Tush speakers speak as a second language, in order to form hypotheses concerning which Tsova-Tush construction is inherited, and which has arisen under influence of Georgian. (3) To provide the most probable diachronic scenario of language contact, by looking at historical Tsova-Tush language data, as well as at its historical sociolinguistics. This book provides a basic description of Tsova-Tush, in particular in the domain of spatial cases (which exhibit a two-slot system similar to Daghestanian languages), TAME categories (indentifying a Iamitive and a Past Subjunctive developing indirect evidential semantics), complex verbs, and subordination and clause-chaining (which in Tsova-Tush is finite). In terms of language contact, this book concludes that (1) Tsova-Tush conforms to most established borrowing hierarchies and theories surrounding intensity of contact, except for the borrowing of a verbal inflection marker in a remarkably early stage of contact; (2) The Georgian influence that Tsova-Tush shows in sources from the 1850 suggest that a notable increase in bilingualism occured already at a point where there was little institutional or numeral dominance of surrounding the Georgian-language population. A change in ethnic self-identification can be the underlying factor for the early instances of contact-induced change.
Your Daughters Will Prophesy
How nineteenth-century women used the Bible to claim their voice on the moral questions of their day Caught between their identity as Christians and social norms that silenced them, American women used scripture to claim moral and then rhetorical agency. They reinterpreted familiar biblical passages, recovered previously ignored stories about women, and contested passages used to circumscribe women's activities. By strategically adopting a rhetorical posture of dissent, these women became prophetic voices in American society. In Your Daughters Will Prophesy, Lisa Marie Gring-Pemble and Martha Watson analyze the argumentative resources four women--Jarena Lee, Sarah Moore Grimk矇, Lucretia Coffin Mott, and Frances Willard--used to counter gendered restrictions and gain access to platform and pulpit, catalyzing what became known as the woman's movement.
Red Carpet Manuscript
YOUR BOOK DESERVES A TRIP DOWN THE RED CARPETAre you an author who dreams of seeing your book turned into a TV series or movie?Do you wish you knew how to get your book into the hands of a Hollywood producer, agent, or studio who could help make something happen for you?Would you like to know the insider secrets and step-by-step process for how you can bring your book to the big (or small) screen?If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're in the right place! In Red Carpet Manuscript, Dr. Rob provides a clear, compassionate, and entertaining roadmap for how you as an author can conquer Hollywood. In this book, you will learn about the Hollywood mindset you need to win, the contracts Hollywood offers authors, and the specific adaptation documents Hollywood needs before it can seriously begin considering your work. In this book, you will also learn how to find and directly reach out to busy Hollywood executives and be given practical strategies and tools to be as successful as possible as an author in Hollywood. You will also: Learn about the specific and unique role Hollywood managers, agents, producers, and development executives play in the adaptation processBe introduced to the different Hollywood "franchise" types to market your book as Discover how to create Hollywood loglines, treatments, and pitch decks for your book to sellLearn the exact journey your book goes through AFTER it is sold to HollywoodThousands of authors have already used the process RED Carpet Manuscript outlines - and it's your turn now. DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER, IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN MAKING YOUR HOLLYWOOD DREAMS COME TRUE!
German Workbook for English Spearkers
Source language: FRENCHStudied language: SPANISHHere is the latest edition of our German method, one of the most popular courses in our catalogue. Structural evolution in the language and the apparition of new terms and turns of phrase made this German method necessary. It also takes Austrian idiom into account. Working conscientiously and regularly, you will learn everyday vocabulary in a matter of months, as well as the basic grammar rules underpinning the language.Very soon, this beautiful language will sound familiar to you, thanks to around 100 dialogues from everyday life presented in this work.Specifications- A 660-page book with 100 lessonsKey points- Lively, useful dialogue- Carefully-constructed progression- Pronunciation using the recordings
Grammar and Vocabulary
This is a comprehensive introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of contemporary English covering core areas and providing classic readings by key names in the discipline.
The Routledge Handbook of Translation Theory and Concepts
This is the first handbook to focus on translation theory, based on an innovative and expanded definition of translation and on the newest perspectives in the field of Translation Studies.
The Materiality of the Archive
The Materiality of the Archive is the first volume to bring together a range of methodological approaches to the materiality of archives, as a framework for their engagement, analysis and interpretation.
Teaching Migration in Literature, Film, and Media
Essays on how to teach one of the most important issues of our timePeople migrate to seek opportunities, to unite with family, and to escape war, persecution, poverty, and environmental disasters. A phenomenon that has real, lived effects on individuals and communities, migration also carries symbolic, ideological significance. Its depiction in literature, film, and other media powerfully shapes worldviews, identities, attitudes toward migrants, and a political landscape that is both local and global. It is imperative, then, to connect the disciplinary and theoretical tools we have for understanding migration and to put them in conversation with students' experiences.Featuring a wide range of classroom approaches, this volume brings together topics that are often taught separately, including tourism, slavery, drug cartels, race, whiteness, settler colonialism, the Arab Spring, assimilation, and disability. Readers are introduced to terminology and legal frameworks and to theories of migration in relation to Black studies, ethnic studies, Asian American studies, Latinx studies, border studies, postcolonial studies, and Indigenous studies.This volume also contains discussion of the following texts, films, and other media: Ai Weiwei, Human Flow; Mati Diop, Atlantiques; Wapikoni Mobile; Nuruddin Farah, Links; Uwem Akpan, Luxurious Hearses; J. M. Coetzee, Life and Times of Michael K; Amitav Ghosh, Gun Island; Orban Wallace, Another News Story; United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (the Geneva Convention); Oscar Mart穩nez, The Beast: Riding the Rails and Dodging Narcos on the Migrant Trail; Antonio Ortu簽o, La Fila India; Marc Silver, Who Is Dayani Crystal?; Javier Zamora, Unaccompanied; Valeria Luiselli, Tell Me How It Ends: An Essay in Forty Questions; Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Flee.
Exploring and Teaching Healthcare Communication
This book brings together frontline clinicians from diverse healthcare fields--including Medicine, Intensive Care, Neurology, Geriatrics, Oncology, Palliative Care, Nursing, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine--to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for effective clinical communication. Drawing on research and real-world practices, the author provides evidence-based and practical recommendations for teaching, studying, and implementing effective communication in healthcare. Special attention is given to the role of cultural expectations, particularly in bilingual and multicultural medical contexts. Using Hong Kong as a case study, the book explores its unique integration of Western and Chinese values to offer a comparative perspective applicable to other healthcare settings worldwide. It argues for the development of a culturally appropriate communication model, informed by clinicians' insights, to enhance therapeutic relationships and ensure patient safety. This book is an essential resource for medical educators, healthcare professionals, doctors and nurses in training, medical students, health communication researchers, and scholars in applied linguistics and related fields.
