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Globalism, Tribalism, and the Quest for Pluralism: Media's Changing Impact - Paperback

$116.19

by Lee W. Huebner (Author)Globalism, Tribalism, and the Quest for Pluralism: Media's Changing Impact explores and explains the inherent tension throughout history between humankind's global and tribal impulses. The text describes globalization as an outlook that can imply a cooperative, outreaching, embracing attitude and tribalization as a perspective characterized by a more inward-turning, identity-oriented, tradition-based way of thinking. It connects a healthy balance of the two impulses ...

Cambridge English First 1 for Revised Exam from 2015 Student's Book Without Answers: Authentic Examination Papers from Cambridge English Language Asse - Paperback

$36.50

by Various (Other)Cambridge English First 1 authentic examination papers provide the perfect preparation tool because they are exactly like the real exam. These examination papers for the Cambridge English: First (FCE) exam provide the most authentic exam preparation available, allowing candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the revised 2015 Cambridge English: First exam and to practise useful exam techniques. The Student's Book without answers is perfect for clas...

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by Lee Cheng Tan (Author), Tai Wei Lim (Author)While many (East) Asians are becoming more confident in their own culture and ways of doing things, at the same time, they are open to the melding of east-west ways. Because of this form of cultural hybridization, it is useful to include the authors' multidisciplinary area studies training which decodes some of the cultural symbols and contextual language used in Asian negotiations. They do so keenly with globalization's impact in mind. Due to gl...

Forensic Linguistics in Australia - Paperback

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by Diana Eades (Author), Helen Fraser (Author), Georgina Heydon (Author)This Element presents an account of forensic linguistics in Australia since the first expert linguistic evidence in 1959, through early work in the 1970s-1980s, the defining of the discipline in the 1990s, and into the current era. It starts with a consideration of some widespread misconceptions about language that affect the field and some problematic ideologies in the law, which underly much of the discussion throughout...

The Handbook of Gender, Sex, M - Paperback

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by Karen Ross (Editor)The Handbook of Gender, Sex and Media offers original insights into the complex set of relations which exist between gender, sex, sexualities and the media, and in doing so, showcases new research at the forefront of media and communication practice and theory. Brings together a collection of new, cutting-edge research exploring a number of different facets of the broad relationship between gender and media Moves beyond associating gender with man/woman and instead cons...

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Speaking Being: Werner Erhard, Martin Heidegger, and a New Possibility of Being Human - Paperback

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by Bruce Hyde (Author), Drew Kopp (Author)Speaking Being: Werner Erhard, Martin Heidegger, and a New Possibility of Being Human is an unprecedented study of the ideas and methods developed by the thinker Werner Erhard. In this book, those ideas and methods are revealed by presenting in full an innovative program he developed in the 1980s called The Forum--available in this book as a transcript of an actual course led by Erhard in San Francisco in December of 1989. Since its inception, Erhard'...

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by Jw Webster (Author)This Cherokee & English comparative text was brought to realization out of pure need. This need, stemming of course, from the many second-language learners striving tirelessly, everyday to learn theCherokee language. A comparative explanation is beneficial to second-language learners for variousreasons but the primary reason being, that they are able to see how their thoughts can be transformed intoCherokee thought.This study was designed to teach you how Cherokee sp...

Beginner's Guide To Amazon KDP: 2023 Edition - Paperback

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by Ann Eckhart (Author)The 2023 Edition of the Beginner's Guide To Amazon KDP is bigger and better than ever! MORE information about how exactly to write, format, and upload books! MORE information about advertising your books, including updated Amazon ad strategies! MORE information about creating no-and-low content books such as journals, planners, notebooks, and activity books! MORE information about how to grow your self-publishing business both on Amazon and beyond! Author Ann Eckhart, w...

The Enchantments of Jannes and Jambres Discovered: Or the Errors and Blasphemies of the Secession, in Their Principles on Magistracy, Exposed; ... in - Paperback

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by A---- W---- (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 availa...

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Fashion Writing: Journalism and Content Creation - Paperback

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by Josephine Collins (Author), Spear Stephen (Author)Fashion writing now enjoys its highest-ever profile as the digital world has multiplied the number of platforms on which it is available. No longer confined to restrictive print schedules or occasional broadcast slots, fashion is now an ever-present content driver. With retailers, brands and designers all in on the act, plus the emergence of citizen fashion coverage from the social media community, the volume of fashion journalism has risen...

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A Robin's Egg Renaissance: Chicago Modernism & the Great War - Paperback

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by Robert Alexander (Author)The history of modernism in Chicago, as told by the writers who were there. London, Paris, and New York all have their chroniclers, and now Chicago gets her due. A city of enormous contemporary literary vitality, it also was the home of a profoundly generative burst of creativity that helped shape modernism as we know it. Robert Alexander locates this efflorescence in its historical context, and then lets the participants speak for themselves. Part oral history, p...

Dictionary Of The Vulgate New Testament - Hardcover

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by John Mason Harden (Author)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 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.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, r...

An Introduction to Language and Social Justice: What Is, What Has Been, and What Could Be - Paperback

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by Netta Avineri (Author), Patricia Baquedano-Lez (Author)This innovative, interdisciplinary course textbook is designed to provide the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the intersections of language, inequality, and social justice in North America, using the applied linguistic anthropology (ALA) framework.Author BiographyNetta Avineri is a Professor of Language Teacher Education and Intercultural Communication at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, where she...

Rhetorical Road to Brown V. Board of Education: Elizabeth and Waties Waring's Campaign (Hardback) - Hardcover

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by Wanda Little Fenimore (Author)As early as 1947, Black parents in rural South Carolina began seeking equal educational opportunities for their children. After two unsuccessful lawsuits, these families directly challenged legally mandated segregation in public schools with a third lawsuit in 1950, which was eventually decided in Brown v. Board of Education. Amidst the Black parents' resistance, Elizabeth Avery Waring, a twice-divorced northern socialite, and her third husband, federal judge ...

Digital Voices: Podcasting in the Creative Writing Classroom - Hardcover

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by Saul Lemerond (Author), Leigh Camacho Rourks (Author)As the most popular and fastest growing form of media today, the podcast is a vital tool for creative writing courses in their bid to become more dynamic, interactive, inclusive, and multi-modal. Exploring the benefits of podcasting as both a pedagogical resource and as an important medium of expression for young writers, Digital Voices illuminates how podcasts can help every student forge personal connections to the content of their cre...

Revitalizing Endangered Languages - Paperback

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by Justyna Olko (Editor), Julia Sallabank (Editor)Of the approximately 7,000 languages in the world, at least half may no longer be spoken by the end of the twenty-first century. Languages are endangered by a number of factors, including globalization, education policies, and the political, economic and cultural marginalization of minority groups. This guidebook provides ideas and strategies, as well as some background, to help with the effective revitalization of endangered languages. It cov...

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No-Nonsense Guide to Born-Digital Content - Paperback

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by Heather Ryan (Author), Walker Sampson (Author)This book offers a comprehensive, entry-level guide that focuses explicitly on how to collect and manage born-digital content for 'boots on the ground' practitioners.Libraries and archives of all sizes are collecting and managing an increasing proportion of digital content. Within this body of digital content is a growing pool of 'born-digital' content: content that has been created and has often existed solely in digital form. Providing contin...

Doing and Making Authentic Literacies - Paperback

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by Linda Denstaedt (Author), Laura Jane Roop (Author)Too many students don't see themselves as "doers" and "makers" of authentic work in any of the disciplines of high school. No wonder, then, that they make no connection between high school coursework and their future lives and work. But what if we took advantage of our students' tremendous potential by designing environments in which they can unleash, develop, and publicly share their talents? Instead of "doing school"--working from textboo...

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Little Learner Packets: Phonics: 10 Playful Units That Teach Short- & Long-Vowel Sounds - Paperback

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by Violet Findley (Author)Mastering short and long vowels is easy with these playful, no-prep packets Just photocopy and they're ready to use-at every child's own pace. Each packet focuses on a single phoneme-such as short a-and includes an array of fun activities to introduce and reinforce the sound. Includes handy review and assessment tools. Perfect for independent learning in class or at home. Number of Pages: 96 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.6 x 8.2 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2018

Praxis-oriented Pedagogy for Novice L2 Teachers: Developing Teacher Reasoning - Paperback

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by Karen E. Johnson (Author), Deryn P. Verity (Author), Sharon S. Childs (Author)In this cutting-edge book on L2 teacher education, experts Johnson, Verity, and Childs demonstrate how praxis-oriented pedagogy grounded in the principles of Vygotskian Sociocultural Theory (VSCT) can have a meaningful impact on L2 teachers' development. Starting with a clear definition of praxis-oriented pedagogy, the authors lay out a theoretical foundation and document how appropriately designed praxis-oriente...

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Random House Webster's Rhyming Dictionary - Paperback

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by Random House (Author)The Random House Webster's Rhyming Dictionary is an essential resource for writers, poets and songwriters. An expanded version of the RH Webster's Pocket edition, it includes: - Approximately 60,000 words- Comprehensive cross-referencing - A glossary of poetic terms- Contemporary proper names and foreign phrasesAuthor BiographyEstablished in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on ...

Pantographia; Containing Accurate Copies Of All The Known Alphabets In The World; Together With An English Explanation Of The Peculiar Force Or Power - Paperback

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by Edmund Fry (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 364 Dimensions: 0.81 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 08, 2008

Black Queer Identity Matrix: Towards An Integrated Queer of Color Framework - Paperback

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by Rochelle Brock (Other), Richard Greggory III Johnson (Other), Sheena C. Howard (Author)This volume launches the first sustained discussion of the need for a queer of color conceptual framework around Black, lesbian female identity. Specifically, this volume addresses the necessity for a more integrated framework within queer studies, in which the variables of race/ethnicity are taken into consideration.Author BiographyDr. Sheena C. Howard (PhD, Howard University, Intercultural/ Rhetorical ...

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Process: The Writing Lives of Great Authors - Paperback

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by Sarah Stodola (Author)Ernest Hemingway, Zadie Smith, Joan Didion, Franz Kafka, David Foster Wallace, and more. In Process, acclaimed journalist Sarah Stodola examines the creative methods of literature's most transformative figures. Each chapter contains a mini biography of one of the world's most lauded authors, focused solely on his or her writing process. Unlike how-to books that preach writing techniques or rules, Process puts the true methods of writers on display in their most captiv...

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Time for Kids(r) Nonfiction Readers Stem Grade 3, 10-Book Set - Paperback

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by Multiple Authors (Author)Introduce third grade students to topics in science, technology, engineering, and math with this captivating collection of nonfiction books! This 10-book set pulls together informational text that includes TIME FOR KIDS(R) content, vivid images, and descriptive vocabulary to engage young learners, encourage an interest in STEM topics, and support the development of STEM content knowledge. Titles in this collection include: Take Off! All About Airplanes (Technology,...

Companion Book for Translators and Interpreters: Automotive: 1000+ Key English-Spanish Automotive Terms - Paperback

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by Jose Luis Leyva (Author)While preparing for an interpretation related to legal matters, or if you are translating a legal document, this book can be a helpful resource. Take it with you as a companion It will be there for you if needed. It will also be at hand during the interpretation, should you need to quickly look up a term. It contains only the most frequently used automotive terminology in English and Spanish.Author BiographyFor more than 25 years, José Luis Leyva has worked as a tr...

Illman's English / Zulu Dictionary and Phrase Book: Asikhulumeni - Let's Talk - Paperback

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by Shirley Illman (Author)This unique book is arranged in three columns: English, Zulu, and how to pronounce the Zulu words phonetically. This dictionary and phrasebook will serve as a helpful working tool in the classroom, at home, or for businesses and tourists to South Africa. The more you know, the more you grow. So let's all grow together. Simunye. Number of Pages: 174 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 23, 2014

Kulay: Baybayin: PrePhilippine script coloring book - Paperback

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by Kristian Kabuay (Author)Baybayin is an endangered ancient writing system from the Philippines. This simple book will have each of the 17 basic Baybayin characters that can be colored. Also included are the basics on how to write the script. Each one will come with a link where you can download a FREE digital copy you can print at home for more fun coloring.Author BiographyKristian Kabuay was born in the Philippines and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He spent his college years in the...

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How to Write Successful Letters of Recommendation: 10 Easy Steps for Reference Letters That Your Employees, Colleagues, Students & Friends Will Apprec - Paperback

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by Kimberly Sarmiento (Author)Letters of recommendation are a part of every standard school or job application. As an employer, professor, colleague, peer, or friend, chances are that at one point or another, you will be asked to put a person on paper and every word counts. How to Write Successful Letters of Recommendation is your one-stop source for painting the perfect picture in just one short letter. You will learn everything you need to know about writing the perfect letter of recommenda...

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Bureau of Spies: The Secret Connections Between Espionage and Journalism in Washington - Hardcover

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by Steven T. Usdin (Author)Brings to light the long history of spies posing as journalists in Washington. Covert intelligence gathering, propaganda, fake news stories, dirty tricks--these tools of spy craft have been used for seven decades by agents hiding in plain sight in Washington's National Press Building. This revealing book tells the story of espionage conducted by both US and foreign intelligence operatives just blocks from the White House. Journalist Steven T. Usdin details how spies...

Manual de acentuación: Explicaciones detalladas. Ejercicios para practicar - Paperback

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by Alberto Bustos (Author)El Manual de acentuaci n de Alberto Bustos te ayudar a lograr el nivel de correcci n en el uso de la tilde que se espera de una persona adulta y con formaci n. Si alguna vez un acento te ha hecho dudar al enviar un correo, entregar un documento a un cliente o pulsar el bot n de publicar en tu blog, los ejercicios y explicaciones que encontrar s en este libro te servir n para que esos momentos de inseguridad vayan siendo cada vez menos. Si ya manejas con soltura las ...

ｿCo se escribe un buen cuento?: Escritura creativa con ejercicios. Gu僘 para lectores inquietos - Paperback

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by Patricia S疣chez-Cutillas (Author)Este libro est formado por diez cap tulos. En el primero habla del relato breve en general, sus caracter sticas y en qu se diferencia de otras narraciones. En los nueve cap tulos restantes se analiza un cuento literario, su argumento, las t cnicas utilizadas y su valor art stico. Los relatos son: "El banquete de sapos", de Dorothy Parker; "Propiedades de un sill n", de Julio Cort zar; "Colinas como elefantes blancos", de Ernest Hemingway; "La perfecta se ...