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Translating Early Modern China Gla C - Hardcover

$179.55

by Nappi (Author)The history of China, as any history, is a story of and in translation. Translating Early Modern China tells the story of translation in China to and from non-European languages and Latin between the fourteenth and the nineteenth centuries, and primarily in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Each chapter finds a particular translator resurrected from the past to tell the story of a text that helped shape the history of translation in China. In Chinese, Mongolian, Manchu, Latin, and...

How to Write and Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit: Your Guide to Writing and Publishing Books, E-Books, Articles, Special Reports, Audios, V - Paperback

$18.95

by Robert W. Bly (Author)The definitive guide to making real money as a writer--revised and updated for the online media market of the 2020s.Do you love educating others? Do you want to make money doing it? The world of how-to writing is waiting for you! In How to Write and Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit, copywriting legend and self-made millionaire Robert W. Bly shares his secrets to how any motivated person can turn simple information into a six-figure income.Bob Bly spells out ...

Teaching and Testing Second Language Pragmatics and Interaction: A Practical Guide - Paperback

$85.84

by Carsten Roever (Author)Pragmatic ability is crucial for second language learners to communicate appropriately and effectively; however, pragmatics is underemphasized in language teaching and testing. This book remedies that situation by connecting theory, empirical research, and practical curricular suggestions on pragmatics for learners of different proficiency levels: It surveys the field comprehensively and, with useful tasks and activities, offers rich guidance for teaching and testing...

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by Michael McCarthy (Author)English Grammar: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English grammar and its place in society. Rather than taking a prescriptive approach, this book helps the reader become aware of the social implications of choices they make to use standard or non-standard (regional/dialect) forms. Readers will consider: - what grammar is and how it fits into the structure of language;- how grammar functions in the school curriculum, the press, broadcasting...

5 Languages Sight Word Flashcards Fluency Reading Phrasebook for Kids - English German French Spanish Italian: 120 Kids flash cards high frequency wor - Paperback

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by Carol Smith M. Ed (Author)Reading is a fundamental learning process, and in order to be successful in any endeavor, a student needs to be able to grasp these sight words early on. Without a cognitive understanding of how to recognize and use the sight words in sentences and phrases, a student may be missing out on the most crucial building block of the learning process. How do we help children do this? There are many ways to embed vocabulary into children's daily lives. Engaging in convers...

5 Languages Sight Word Flashcards Fluency Reading Phrasebook for Kids - English German French Spanish Dutch: 120 Kids flash cards high frequency words - Paperback

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5 Languages Sight Word Flashcards Fluency Reading Phrasebook for Kids - English German French Spanish Bulgarian: 120 Kids flash cards high frequency w - Paperback

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5 Languages Sight Word Flashcards Fluency Reading Phrasebook for Kids - English German French Spanish Marathi: 120 Kids flash cards high frequency wor - Paperback

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Truth vs. Falsehood: How to Tell the Difference - Paperback

$24.99

by David R. Hawkins (Author)Reveals a breakthrough in documenting a new era of human knowledge. Only in the last decade has a science of Truth emerged that, for the first time in human history, enables the discernment of truth from falsehood. Presented are discoveries of an enormous amount of crucial and significant information of great importance to mankind, along with calibrations of historical events, cultures, spiritual leaders, media, and more. In this cutting-edge presentation, the auth...

Critical Discourse and Corpus Approaches to Systemic Functional Grammar - Paperback

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by Josef Schmied (Editor), Matthias Hofmann (Editor), Chenguang Chang (Editor)The present volume draws on the experience of the Workshop held in Germany in late 2018 to combine the specialisations of the two linguistic research teams of the two partner universities, Sun Yat-sen University in China and Chemnitz University of Technology in Germany. It combines more theoretical approaches by experienced scholars and case studies by young researchers on topics and texts on current Chinese develop...

Information structure in spoken Japanese - Hardcover

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by Natsuko Nakagawa (Author)This study explores information structure (IS) within the framework of corpus linguistics and functional linguistics. As a case study, it investigates IS phenomena in spoken Japanese: particles including so-called topic particles, case particles, and zero particles; word order; and intonation. The study discusses how these phenomena are related to cognitive and communicative mechanisms of humans. Number of Pages: 318 Dimensions: 0.75 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Da...

Tocharian and Indo-European Studies 20: Volume 20 - Paperback

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by Birgit Anette Olsen (Editor), Hannes Fellner (Editor), Michaël Peyrot (Editor)The most diverse and comprehensive treatment of the relationships between ancient Tocharian A and B and other Indo-European languages. Studying now-extinct languages from the first millennium, early twentieth-century archaeologists discovered previously unknown Tocharian A and Tocharian B writings on Buddhist manuscripts near northwest China. Tocharian and Indo-European Studies is the central publication for the...

William Shakespeare's First Folio: A Photographic Facsimile - Hardcover

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by William Shakespeare (Author)The First Folio is a collection of plays published in 1623 as Mr. William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies. The contents of the book were compiled after Shakespeare's death by his friends and colleagues John Heminges and Henry Condell, both actors in the King's Men, the playing company for which Shakespeare wrote. The pair emphasized that the book was meant to replace earlier publications, which they characterised as "stol'n and surreptitious c...

Language Teacher Education for Global Englishes: A Practical Resource Book - Paperback

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by Ali Fuad Selvi (Editor), Bedrettin Yazan (Editor)This practical resource book showcases both the theory and practical application for teacher educators in diverse contexts bringing a global Englishes perspective into their teacher education courses, both at pre- and in-service levels. The recent Global Englishes paradigm serves as a promising response to the complexity of identity, interaction, use, and instruction surrounding the English language. It is increasingly important to enhance t...

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The Broadview Pocket Guide to Citation and Documentation - Third Edition - Spiral

$28.35

by Maureen Okun (Author), Nora Ruddock (Author)A concise, current, and reliable guide to MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE styles of citation and documentation, based on material from The Broadview Guide to Writing. Back JacketCompact and convenient, The Broadview Pocket Guide to Citation and Documentation, Third Edition includes information on MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE styles of citation and documentation. Based on the "Documentation" chapter in the acclaimed Broadview Guide to Writing, this volum...

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Academic Writing: An Introduction - Fourth Edition - Paperback

$103.61

by Janet Giltrow (Author), Richard Gooding (Author), Daniel Burgoyne (Author)Back JacketAcademic Writing has been widely acclaimed in all its editions as a superb textbook--and an important contribution to the pedagogy of introducing students to the conventions of academic writing. The book seeks to introduce student readers to the lively community of research and writing beyond the classroom, with its complex interactions, values, and goals. It presents writing from a range of disciplines in...

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The Broadview Pocket Guide to Writing - Fifth Canadian Edition - Spiral

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by Doug Babington (Author), Corey Frost (Author), Don Lepan (Author)A new edition of the concise version of one of the most acclaimed writing handbooks, fully revised and updated to include the most recent changes to MLA and APA styles of citation. Back JacketThe Broadview Pocket Guide to Writing presents essential material from the full Broadview Guide to Writing. Included are key grammatical points, a glossary of usage, advice on various forms of academic writing, coverage of punctuation an...

Print Handwriting Practice with Bible Verses: Print Handwriting Workbook for Teens and Adults while Learning Bible Verses - Paperback

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by Nathan Frey (Author)In this book teens, adults, and older kids will practice reading and writing sentences in print from familiar Bible passages. They will practice each of the letters individually. Then over 60 verses of inspirational Bible Verses. It includes 10 blank pages for extra practice. Great book for learning Books of the Bible, Bible verses and practice your print handwriting skills. Perfect for practice over the summer, homeschooling, virtual learning, hybrid learning, or indep...

You Are Not Your Writing & Other Sage Advice - Paperback

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by Angela Slatter (Author)"Sure, writers have demons and inner critics that whisper horrible, discouraging things to us. But some of us give them undignified pet names and enrol them in short courses to get them off our hands..."In these essays, Angela Slatter-the World Fantasy Award-winning author of the Sourdough Stories, the Verity Fassbinder Series, and more-explores the relationship between the writer, their work, and the publishing industry they inhabit.Drawn from twelve years of author...

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Deportable and Disposable: Public Rhetoric and the Making of the

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by Lisa A. Flores (Author)Studies popular tropes in the United States for Mexican immigrants, tracing the history and usage of terms that were shaped by race, class, and national borders.Author Biography Lisa A. Flores is Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Colorado Boulder. Number of Pages: 236 Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN Publication Date: August 09, 2021

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The Art of Revision: The Last Word - Paperback

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by Peter Ho Davies (Author)The fifteenth volume in the Art of series takes an expansive view of revision--on the page and in life In The Art of Revision: The Last Word, Peter Ho Davies takes up an often discussed yet frequently misunderstood subject. He begins by addressing the invisibility of revision--even though it's an essential part of the writing process, readers typically only see a final draft, leaving the practice shrouded in mystery. To combat this, Davies pulls examples from his no...

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The Ethical Journalist: Making Responsible Decisions in the Digital Age - Paperback

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by Gene Foreman (Author), Daniel R. Biddle (Author), Emilie Lounsberry (Author)The Ethical Journalist Praise for the Third Edition of The Ethical Journalist "A riveting examination of journalism ethics, updated for the seismic change that is now an industry constant. The Ethical Journalist is written to fortify journalism students, but real-life examples of everything from faked photographs to reporting on presidential lies make it valuable to all of us who care about the news."ANN MARIE LIP...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum: A Story Grid Masterwork Analysis Guide - Paperback

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by Shawn Coyne (Author), Leslie Watts (Editor)Dorothy Gale's trip from Kansas to the Emerald City-in print, on screen, and on stage-has enchanted audiences around the world for more than a century. But what is her magical adventure really about? And can studying such classic tales help today's writers improve their craft?In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum: A Story Grid Masterworks Analysis Guide, Shawn Coyne answers these questions and more. In Oz, Coyne finds a pitch-perfect ill...

The Writer's Body Lexicon: Body Parts, Actions, and Expressions - Paperback

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by Nada Sobhi (Foreword by), Kathy Steinemann (Author)Ordinary writers describe the body in order to evoke images in readers' minds. Extraordinary writers leverage it to add elements such as tension, intrigue, and humor.The Writer's Body Lexicon provides tools for both approaches, with a boggling number of word choices and phrases for body parts.Add depth to your writing. Mold the body until it becomes an integral part of your narrative. Number of Pages: 504 Dimensions: 1.01 x 9 x 6 IN Public...

Teaching and Learning Pragmatics: Where Language and Culture Meet - Paperback

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by Noriko Ishihara (Author), Andrew D. Cohen (Author)An understanding of sociocultural context is crucial in second language learning-yet developing this awareness often poses a real challenge to the typical language learner. This book is a language teachers' guide that focuses on how to teach socially and culturally preferred language for effective intercultural communication. Moving beyond a purely theoretical approach to pragmatics, the volume offers practical advice to teachers, with hand...

Cadenus and Vanessa: Or, the Judgment of Venus. A Poem. Written by Dr. Sw-ft, Upon Himself and Mrs. Vanh---y, his Favourite Lady. The Second Edition - Hardcover

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by Jonathan Swift (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are avai...

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Practice Makes Perfect: English Vocabulary for Beginning ESL Learners, Premium Fourth Edition - Paperback

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by Jean Yates (Author)The go-to guide for learning and reinforcing American English vocabulary for beginning ESL learners--now enhanced with audio recordings through the McGraw Hill Language Lab app Now enhanced with audio recordings of exercise answers through the McGraw Hill Language Lab app, this bestselling guide to learning ESL is more helpful than ever. Based on tried-and-true method, Practice Makes Perfect: English Vocabulary for Beginning ESL Learners helps you develop your vocabular...

Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary, Premium Fourth Edition - Paperback

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by Dorothy Richmond (Author)Expand your Spanish vocabulary and sharpen your writing and speaking skills with the best review and practice workbook for beginning and advanced-beginning students! Now in its fourth edition, Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary is the go-to review and practice workbook for beginning and advanced-beginning level learners of Spanish, giving you a solid foundation to communicate comfortably in Spanish, verbally or in writing. Each chapter of this comprehensiv...

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The Lost Art of Handwriting Workbook: Practice Sheets to Improve Your Penmanship - Paperback

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by Brenna Jordan (Author)Improve your handwriting skills and calm your mind with this lovely, inviting companion workbook to The Lost Art of Handwriting. Practice your penmanship to perfection with this helpful handbook to mastering beautiful handwriting. Brenna Jordan of Calligraphy by Brenna and author of The Lost Art of Handwriting presents you with pages of wonderfully crafted letters, sayings, and quotes that you can use to practice your handwriting. The Zen-like repetition of cursive an...

A Short Grammar Of Classical Greek - Paperback

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by Adolf Kaegi (Author), James A. Kleist (Author)This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. Number of Pages: 272 Dimensions: 0.61 x 9 x 6 IN Pu...

Crowdsourcing the Law: Trying Sexual Assault on Social Media - Paperback

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by Francine Banner (Author)Crowdsourcing the Law engages in-depth qualitative analysis of online discussions of contemporary sexual assault cases to explore how law is interpreted and applied by everyday participants on social media.Author BiographyFrancine Banner is attorney and associate professor of sociology at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Number of Pages: 356 Dimensions: 0.62 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 06, 2021

Consumer Management in the Internet Age: How Customers Became Managers in the Modern Workplace - Paperback

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by Joshua Sperber (Author)This book analyzes online consumer management, a practice in which customers monitor, report on, and discipline workers through posting online reviews. Through examining reviewer communities, the author analyzes the ways in which our need for collective purpose is increasingly transformed into profit production under modern capitalism.Author BiographyJoshua Sperber is assistant professor of political science and history at Averett University. Number of Pages: 154 Dim...