The Philobiblon of Richard De Bury
The Philobiblon of Richard De Bury, Volume 1, is a celebrated medieval treatise on the love of books. Written by Richard de Bury, Bishop of Durham and a noted bibliophile of the 14th century, this work extols the virtues of books and learning. De Bury passionately advocates for the acquisition and preservation of manuscripts, reflecting the intellectual fervor of the Middle Ages. This volume offers insights into the author's motivations for collecting books, his views on the importance of knowledge, and his experiences in assembling a vast library. It delves into the practical aspects of managing and caring for books, providing a unique glimpse into the world of medieval libraries and the scholars who cherished them. 璽€œThe Philobiblon璽€ remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of books, the development of libraries, and the intellectual climate of the medieval period. Its enduring appeal lies in its eloquent expression of the joy and significance of reading and the pursuit of wisdom.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Human Relationship with Information
The Human Relationship with Information uses a philosophical lens to explore questions about the fundamental place of information in a fulfilling human life.
Collins Cobuild Dictionaries for Learners - Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner's Dictionary
The tenth edition of the Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format.Ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of English, this dictionary covers all the words, phrases, and idioms that students need to master in order to speak and write effective English. New to this edition is the inclusion of CEFR levels, helping learners to focus on the words that are most important. Full-sentence definitions and thousands of updated examples taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts. The dictionary offers extensive help with grammar through the inclusion of grammar patterns at examples, and includes a comprehensive supplement to help with academic and business grammar.Additional information is provided throughout the dictionary to help learners improve their knowledge of collocation, etymology, and synonymy. Informative and relevant vocabulary panels show how words are used in a range of everyday contexts. In addition, this dictionary offers learners guidance on how to communicate effectively in English. The Language in Use supplement provides a wealth of invaluable information on how to write and speak English for different purposes using the appropriate language, style, and tone. Resources and activities to help learners make the most of the dictionary are available for free online at www.collins.co.uk/eltresources.The Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary provides invaluable and detailed guidance on the English language, and is the complete reference tool for learners of English.
Artificial Intelligence for Academic Libraries
Artificial Intelligence for Academic Libraries provides a clear and dependable guide to the history, theory, and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in academic libraries, addressing the needs of librarians, staff, administrators, and other stakeholders.
Author & Printer
"Author & Printer" is a comprehensive guide offering insights into the art and craft of writing and printing. Aimed at authors, printers, editors, and proofreaders, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the intricacies of producing high-quality written works. F. Howard Collins meticulously details the essential aspects of manuscript preparation, proof correction, and printing conventions. Originally published in 1905, this book provides a historical snapshot of early 20th-century publishing practices while offering timeless advice on clarity, accuracy, and style. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the world of publishing, "Author & Printer" is a useful reference.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
How to Form a Library
"How to Form a Library" by Henry Benjamin Wheatley, first published in 1886, is a timeless guide for bibliophiles and those interested in the art of collecting and organizing books. In this insightful work, Wheatley offers practical advice on various aspects of library formation, from selecting the right books to cataloging and preserving them for posterity.Wheatley's essays explore the pleasures and challenges of building a personal library, offering guidance on creating a collection that reflects one's intellectual interests and personal tastes. This volume covers topics such as the importance of good editions, the care and binding of books, and the art of arranging a library for both utility and aesthetic appeal. A valuable resource for book lovers and students of library science, "How to Form a Library" provides historical context and enduring wisdom on the value of books and the creation of a well-curated collection.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author & Printer
"Author & Printer" is a comprehensive guide offering insights into the art and craft of writing and printing. Aimed at authors, printers, editors, and proofreaders, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the intricacies of producing high-quality written works. F. Howard Collins meticulously details the essential aspects of manuscript preparation, proof correction, and printing conventions. Originally published in 1905, this book provides a historical snapshot of early 20th-century publishing practices while offering timeless advice on clarity, accuracy, and style. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the world of publishing, "Author & Printer" is a useful reference.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
How to Form a Library
"How to Form a Library" by Henry Benjamin Wheatley, first published in 1886, is a timeless guide for bibliophiles and those interested in the art of collecting and organizing books. In this insightful work, Wheatley offers practical advice on various aspects of library formation, from selecting the right books to cataloging and preserving them for posterity.Wheatley's essays explore the pleasures and challenges of building a personal library, offering guidance on creating a collection that reflects one's intellectual interests and personal tastes. This volume covers topics such as the importance of good editions, the care and binding of books, and the art of arranging a library for both utility and aesthetic appeal. A valuable resource for book lovers and students of library science, "How to Form a Library" provides historical context and enduring wisdom on the value of books and the creation of a well-curated collection.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Future of Memory
A new generation of video standards promises lossless storage of digital objects for future generations. Jimi Jones and Marek Jancovic document the development and adoption of JPEG 2000, FFV1, MXF, and Matroska while investigating the social and material aspects of their design and the forces driving their journeys from niche to ubiquity. Drawing on interviews with archivists and developers, Jones and Jancovic reveal the archive as a dynamic space where deeply entrenched social practices produce disagreements but also resourceful collaborations. They contrast the unprecedented rise of archivist-driven standardization and controversies around non-standard technology with the historical dominance of the film and broadcast industries. Throughout, the authors clarify the role of tech companies, software developers, film pirates, hackers, and other players with poorly understood roles in the process. A timely look at the state of audiovisual preservation, The Future of Memory provides a history of recent innovations alongside a snapshot of a field in the midst of profound technological change.
American Sign Language for Beginners
Master American Sign Language (ASL) in Just 21 Days - Connect, Communicate, and Grow! BONUS 1: Full Video Course with Over 240 Signs to Master Your Skills BONUS 2: Download 50 Fun and Colorful Images for Kids! Discover the transformative power of visual communication with this ultimate 3-in-1 guide to ASL. Whether you're learning for personal development or to better connect with loved ones, this book takes you from beginner to confident signer in just three weeks. Packed with easy-to-follow lessons, detailed illustrations, and step-by-step instructions, you'll gain the skills needed to engage in meaningful conversations-no prior experience required. What You'll Learn: - The ASL Alphabet & Numbers: Start strong by mastering the alphabet and numbers 1-100 through clear visuals and effective memory tips. - Core Vocabulary: Learn over 200 essential signs for everyday words and phrases, empowering you to confidently communicate in real-life situations. - ASL Grammar & Sentence Structure: Understand the unique grammar rules and structure of ASL to build accurate, fluent sentences. - Practical Conversation Skills: Engage in exercises and dialogues that simulate real interactions, from basic introductions to navigating common scenarios. - Expressive Signing: Share your emotions, thoughts, and stories using ASL classifiers and descriptive signs, making conversations dynamic and heartfelt. Exclusive Bonuses: - Full Video Course: Reinforce your learning with over 240 signs demonstrated by a professional ASL instructor, perfect for visual learners. - Kid-Friendly ASL Images: 50 vibrant, fun images to help children learn ASL, making it an enjoyable activity for the whole family. With this guide, you'll not only learn ASL but also gain a deeper appreciation of Deaf culture and how to communicate effectively without words. Picture yourself forming genuine connections and fostering a new level of understanding-all through signing. Take the first step on your ASL journey today. Grab your copy and start signing confidently!
Learn to speak French
Absolutely anyone can learn French. It doesn't matter what your excuse is. Maybe you think you stink at languages. Maybe you think you're too lazy. Maybe you flunked out of high school French. The truth is, if you really want to learn French, you can do it! Best of all, you can do it without a lot of effort. The trick is understanding how to learn rather than focusing on what to learn. Learn to Speak French (Without Even Trying) will teach you how to make a concrete plan for study, how to keep it fun, and how to stay motivated-and it will also help you identify which technological tools can help you along the way. So, ditch the textbooks and endless lists of vocabulary and grammar rules. This simple and clear book gives you the perfect roadmap to learning French quickly-and to having fun while doing it!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Documenting Maritime Heritage at Risk
Documenting Maritime Heritage at Risk addresses the risks posed to coastal piers and quays due to climate change, the urgent need for documentation and attendant questions regarding long-term conservation, and the role communities could have in this endeavour.Case studies from communities, researchers, and national agencies offer insights into the documentation and analysis of coastal heritage, guidance on survey methodologies, and the potential of digital tools. Communities living along the coast, who are deeply attached to their heritage, are facing these threats very directly - and often with a sense of having little agency in the discussions or decisions being taken. Yet, as the book demonstrates, they could have a central role to play as first-hand observers of the impact of climate change on their heritage. The collection offers an overview of the invaluable role of different participants, working collectively in the documentation and management of endangered maritime heritage.Documenting Maritime Heritage at Risk provides a vital resource for researchers and students engaged in the study of maritime heritage. It will also be of great interest to practitioners, such as local heritage or conservation officers and marine engineers who bear the primary responsibility for recording and maintaining maritime heritage.
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.
AI and Authorship in Scholarly Communication
AI and Authorship in Scholarly Communication explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it pertains to scholarly research and writing.
Digital Libraries Across Continents
Digital Libraries Across Continents illustrates how digital librarianship practitioners and scholars digitize, exhibit, and preserve their cultural heritage, and how these practices may be influenced by the policy, economic, and sociocultural environments in which they are developed.Including scholarly articles, case studies, examples of best practice, and conceptual essays solicited from different continents, this book provides an overview of the status quo of digital libraries around the globe. The case studies examine how macro-level policy, funding, and social priorities influence the development of digital libraries. The volume offers a deeper understanding of the similarities and differences between libraries in different countries and the ways in which they view, foster, develop, and sustain digital librarianship. Chapters within the book examine systems, standards, workflows, content, protocol, social and policy environments, culture, metadata, and more, through a series of case studies provided by practitioners working in these settings. Taking a comparative international approach, the book promotes the development of inclusive, accessible, and sustainable digital libraries that serve a global human knowledge endeavor.Digital Libraries Across Continents provides a wide-ranging examination of issues in cross-border digital library contexts. It will be essential reading for library practitioners, as well as information scientists and educators.
Language Diversity, Policy and Social Justice
This book honors the impactful work of Terrence G. Wiley on advancing social justice in the areas of language diversity and language policy. It brings together a group of experienced scholars to provide an overview of research and progress in three areas: heritage and community language education, ideologies of language and literacies, and language policy. The chapters cover a wide range of formal and informal learning spaces and address language policies and practices from the national to the local levels. The international appeal of Wiley's work is represented through the rich diversity of the contributing scholars and research contexts. With an emphasis on advancing scholarship and advocacy for language minoritized populations in the United States and around the world, this book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in the fields of language education, language policy and sociolinguistics.
Impact of ICT on Library System
Impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Libraries of Technical Institutions in Present Times presents a comprehensive analysis of the transformative role ICT plays in shaping the modern academic library, particularly within technical institutions. As education becomes increasingly digitized, libraries are no longer just repositories of printed books-they are evolving into interactive knowledge hubs that leverage digital technologies to enhance learning, teaching, and research.Through detailed discussions, case studies, and comparative insights, the book sheds light on both the advantages and challenges of adopting ICT in library environments. It also considers the evolving roles of library professionals and the need for continuous skill development to meet the demands of a technology-driven academic ecosystem.Designed for librarians, academicians, researchers, and policymakers, this book serves as a vital resource for understanding how ICT is redefining library functions in technical institutions. It encourages dialogue on future trends and provides practical recommendations for enhancing digital infrastructure in libraries.
Intercultural Service Learning
This book provides a much-needed overview of the theory and practice of intercultural service learning (ISL), an approach that combines curricular learning, intercultural encounters and community service. It includes a model that outlines the essential components of this pedagogy and which is intended to serve as a foundation for practitioners developing their projects. Practical examples offer templates and inspiration, while the scholarly examination of the projects demonstrates the approach's potential. The book concludes with considerations on how to assess intercultural and democratic competences in ISL projects and practical implementation guidelines. Suitable for both in-service foreign language educators at all levels and for use in teacher training, the book provides a practical guide to a holistic pedagogy that is increasingly being used by educators keen to engage their students in an ever more interconnected world.
Libraries Driving Education for Sustainable Development
The book refers to the UNESCO's ESD for 2030 education program. Libraries, especially green and sustainable libraries, deserve prominent recognition as learning institutions and active driving partners for Education for Sustainable Development and which support their governments' sustainability efforts. In line with the Berlin Declaration on ESD and the UNESCO program, the book focuses on innovative approaches and informal education projects, created and provided by green and sustainable libraries.
Pen Names
Your favorite author may not be who they say they are. The stories behind why an author chose their literary alias can be just as compelling as the works that they wrote. Writers publish under pen names for a variety of reasons. Some use them to fit in while others employ them to stand out from the crowd. Pen Names traces the history of literary aliases from the nineteenth century to the present day through forty novelists, poets, and playwrights. These include famous pseudonymous writers such as George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans), Currer Bell (Charlotte Bront禱), Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), George Orwell (Eric Blair), crime writers such as Josephine Tey and Nicci French, and those lesser-known writers whose real identities have been obscured behind their literary aliases. Pen Names also explores the wide range of motivations for taking on new names, including gender, the use of pseudonyms for different genres, and writing as a team. Collectively, the stories in this book give the audience unusual insights into authors, publishers, and readers over the last two hundred years.
Handbook of Trends and Innovations Concerning Library and Information Science
Translingual Creative Writing Theory, Practice, and Pedagogy
In a challenge to monolingual, Anglophone dominated creative writing workshops, this book explores why and how students' multilingual backgrounds and lack of fluency with the English language can emerge as assets rather than impediments to artistry and creativity.Grounded in the Chinese tradition of Daoism as an ongoing discourse, this exploration uses rigorous academic readings of the philosophical text, the Zhuangzi, as an analytical framework and takes a translingual approach to writing where translation and composition intersect, inscribing one language upon another within a single text. With concepts that resist expression such as inspiration, uncertainty, non-knowing, spontaneity, unity, forgetting the self, and the perfection behind the imperfection of language, Jennifer Quist demonstrates how Daoism's theories and metalanguage can re-imagine creative writing education whilst de-naturalizing the authority of English and Euro-American literary traditions. With analytical lenses derived from East Asia given context through translations of Chinese educators' primary accounts of the history and theory of postsecondary creative writing education in 21st-century China, Quist develops a method for examining the practices of exemplary translingual writers from China, Japan, and their diasporas. Featuring translingual writing prompts and practices for individual or classroom use by students at all levels of multilingualism, Translingual Creative Writing Theory, Practice, and Pedagogy opens up the current workshop model and discloses the possibilities of linguistic transcendence for instructors and students. With writing strategies based in cross-cultural collaboration and balanced with de-Anglicization of creative writing pedagogy, this book calls to rework the structures, methods, and metaphors of the workshop and presents ideas for more collaborative, collective, equitable, diverse, and inclusive programs.
The Write Nonfiction NOW! Guide to Writing and Publishing Articles Revised and Expanded
Dynamics of L2 Sociolinguistic Development in Adulthood
This book constitutes a holistic study of sociolinguistic development among adult second language (L2) learners in a naturalistic setting. Combining results from a cross-sectional and longitudinal micro-development study, it examines the acquisition of both the productive and interpretive skills necessary to engage with the contextually sensitive use of vernacularity in Austria. The studies focus on issues of inter- and intra-individual variation and aim to shed much-needed light on why L2 learners acquire sociolinguistic variation, which aspects of it they acquire, which factors influence it and when they acquire it. Drawing on methodological and theoretical frameworks from diverse fields such as developmental and cognitive psychology, psycho- and sociolinguistics, as well as second language acquisition, the book connects topics rarely found in the same empirical piece, including the role of cognitive functioning and socioaffective factors, the temporal specificity of L2 sociolinguistic development in production and perception, and the issue of group-to-individual generalizability. The studies showcased in this work provide ample evidence that late starters of a L2 in early adulthood and midlife can acquire the skills necessary to successfully navigate the complex sociolinguistic variation within the target-language community, but the process is certainly not one without hurdles.
A Classification and Subject Index for Cataloguing and Arranging the Books and Pamphlets of a Library
Animal Writes
Created out of the enthusiasm for the Writing for Animals program, Animal Writes will take you one step further on your journey in writing for animals. Whether you write poetry, essays, novels, or memoirs, this book will be your companion along the way. Writing for animals is a unique endeavor; writers have to think not only about the animals they're portraying in their work but about audiences who may not be familiar with certain species or the topics of animal rights. In Animal Writes, you'll learn tips for how to portray animals empathically and authentically, as well as how to approach publishing and your readers. From language to craft to exploring your individual writer's journey, this book will provide the inspiration and tools you need to portray animals genuinely and compassionately in your work.
