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The famous exposition of Hebrew linguistics by Wilhelm Gesenius -
who was one of the most lauded Biblical scholars of his era - is
reprinted here in the popular translation by Arthur Ernest Cowley.
As a Bible tutor and Lutheran scholar, Gesenius depended on a
reliable knowledge of Hebrew to effectively teach the Old
Testament. A voracious reader and a gifted speaker, Gesenius
amassed audiences when giving lectures owing to his ability to make
subjects vivid and interesting - it is this aversion to dryness
that the author applies with vigor to his explanations of Hebrew
grammar and syntax. Chapters are devoted to the sentence structure
and grammatic qualities of Hebrew, with the language's
peculiarities duly noted. How words are composed is another topic
treated with detail, while the Hebraic system of numeracy receives
extensive discussion. How the language expresses verbs and
adjectives, and how gender is expressed, is revealed with ample
demonstration.
The masterwork of James Allen, As a Man Thinketh demonstrates the
supreme power of thought to change our outlook, attainments and
destiny. Embarking on an exploration of the mind's powers, James
Allen discusses how thinking influences major facets of action,
both internal and in the world around us. Writing plainly but
profoundly, the author demonstrates the sheer influence that
thinking habits have upon our lives. The author explains his
overarching belief that when a person changes how they think, their
lives will reflect this difference - the attainment of things such
as joy, material or other successes and inner peace represent but a
fraction of the possibilities. Philosophical and motivational, this
book has long occupied the shelves of millions. While short, the
text represents a wellspring of value, useful to refer back to and
understand time and again.
In an ever-changing and interdependent world, diversity has become
the norm, not the exception. Our constantly evolving understanding
of intercultural communication and its rich complexities calls us
to question, review, and renew our intervention practices.
Intercultural Twinnings: A Commitment for a Pluralistic Society
examines the impact of intercultural twinnings when people of
different backgrounds, ethnicities, languages, and religions come
into contact with each other in a variety of learning and work
environments. These twinnings are more than language exchanges
because they promote intercultural contacts, constructive
individual interactions, and ultimately, more harmonious intergroup
relations. Whether face-to-face or virtual, it is through these
exchanges that participants learn from each other and appreciate
the challenges and benefits of discovering the Other. The
contributors to this volume explore theoretical models, methods,
and intervention tools to support the work of teachers,
researchers, practitioners, and university students.
This encyclopaedia showcases the explanatory power of Marxist
educational theory and practice. The entries have been written by
51 leading authors from across the globe. The 39 entries cover an
impressive range of contemporary issues and historical
problematics. The editor has designed the book to appeal to readers
within the Marxism and education intellectual tradition, and also
those who are curious newcomers, as well as critics of Marxism. The
Encyclopaedia of Marxism and Education is the first of its kind. It
is a landmark text with relevance for years to come for the
productive dialogue between Marxism and education for
transformational thinking and practice.
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