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In this first book-length treatment of MELF, the authors assert
that MELF represents an important contribution to our understanding
of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), in that existing ELF research
has been limited to relatively low stakes communicative situations,
such as interactions in business, academia, internet blogging or
casual conversations. Medical contexts, in contrast, often
represent situations calling for exceptional communicative
precision and urgency. Providing both evidence from their own
research and analysis from (the limited number of) existing
studies, the authors offer a counterpoint to the optimism regarding
communicative success prevalent in ELF. The book proposes a
theoretical perspective on how the various features of healthcare
communication serve as important variables in shaping interaction
among speakers of ELF, further enlarging our understanding of this
emerging sub-field.
Every human society has a lineup of base, wicked, unethical
characters-real and fictional-that are regarded as villainous. This
book explores how western societies have used those they label
villains to delineate insiders from outsiders; political, social,
economic, and cultural behaviors deemed a threat to the order,
harmony, and well-being of society itself; and normal as opposed to
abnormal psychological behavior. Part One addresses how nature and
those identified as ""barbarians"" were villainized as sinister
""others"" bent on destroying humanity and western civilization.
Part Two considers how certain villainous types-tyrants, traitors,
and tramps (aka ""femme fatales"")-challenged and reinforced
western thinking with regard to legitimate governance, loyalty to
one's people, and proper male/female roles and relationships. Part
Three looks at how sociopathic gangsters and grifters and
psychopathic murderers have served as models of evil and/or
unprincipled behavior, and, in so doing, highlighted what we regard
as moral and rightful conduct. In tandem with these villainous
types, this study also considers two distinct though related
phenomena, the dramatic shrinking of what is now considered
villainous in the West, and the proliferation of all manner of odd
and over-the-top villains in western pop culture and mass media.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
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Marching Band Techniques (Paperback)
M Gregory Martin, Rachael L. Smolinsky; Contributions by Brian W. Cox
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R1,183
R890
Discovery Miles 8 900
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This book can be used as an accompanying text for the collegiate
marching band techniques course and to help build a successful
marching band program at a high school. Topics include everything
from developing a program handbook to student leadership and adult
staffing, budgets, rehearsal techniques, sample forms, and basic
information regarding the development process of a marching band
show, as well as basic drill design techniques. It also addresses
typical mistakes made by young teachers and offers suggestions on
how to avoid/handle those mistakes. Finally, workbook-style
activities at the end of each chapter help support and reinforce
the material presented.
In its present usage, the word ""hero"" seems an all-purpose
moniker applied to everyone from Medal of Honor recipients to
celebrities to comic book characters. This book explores the
Western idea of the hero, from its initial use in ancient Greece,
where it identified demigods or aristocratic, mortal warriors,
through its present-day usage. Sections examine the concept of the
hero as presented in the ancient, medieval, and modern worlds.
Special attention is paid to particular heroic types, such as
warriors, martyrs, athletes, knights, saints, scientists, rebels,
secret servicemen, and even anti-heroes. It also reconstructs how
definitions of heroism have been inextricably linked to shifts in
western thinking about religion, social relations, political
authority, and ethical conduct.
We all know how difficult it can be to get little ones to sleep.
This soothing collection of stories have been specially written by
leading experts whose technique has had repeated success. Coupled
with dreamlike and calming illustrations, this treasury is sure to
make bedtime a little easier. With joint activities for both parent
and child, first listen to the calming stories of The Sleepy Pebble
and friends and then partake in a series of mindful activities
designed to help children relax at the end of the day and drift
into a good night's sleep. This book is guaranteed to put your kids
to sleep! (In a good way! On purpose!)
Looking for an introduction to positive psychology that offers
real-life examples? This overview of the science of happiness
supplies case studies from some of the world's most successful
organizations and describes ways to experience the personal impact
of this exciting scientific field. Rather than focusing on treating
what is "wrong" with a person, positive psychology seeks to
understand and foster the things that drive happiness, creativity,
and emotional fulfillment. This is a relatively new area of
psychological study, and this reference book presents the research
and practice of positive psychology in an informative and
accessible format. Readers are given a history of the field, its
current applications, and the future implications of this
psychological discipline. Case studies from companies such as The
Body Shop, Volvo, Zappos, and Google highlight the impact of
positive psychology when it's applied in a modern business setting.
These case studies, along with biographies of leaders in the field,
highlight each chapter and connect the dots between the empirical
theory of positive psychology and its practice. Readers also
receive tools to apply the practices to their own lives. Grounded
in academics but accessible to a wide range of readers Challenges
the reader to engage in the material and examine the application of
positive psychology across multiple domains Provides an extensive
bibliography with references to books, journal articles, popular
press articles, and websites Includes examples of how media and
technology can promote happiness and well-being Provides practical
and applied knowledge in the field that can be used in one's daily
life
This volume provides a comprehensive account of the systematic
vegatative anatomy of the plant family Iridaceae. The iris family
includes several horticulturally important genera, such as Iris
Crocus, Gladiolus and Freesia, and many others of potential
horticultural value. The book contains much original information,
and places it in the context of the taxonomy and relationships of
the plants concerned. It also summarizes the relevant literature.
Like its predecessors in the Anatomy of the Monocotyledons series,
Volume VIII: Iridaceae will be an essential reference work for
students and professionals in botany and horticulture.
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Shane (Paperback)
Ashley M Beavers; A M Gregory
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R267
Discovery Miles 2 670
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