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Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of
language study and are one-stop resources for students. Assuming no
prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview
of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses,
commentaries and key readings - all in the same volume. The
innovative and flexible 'two dimensional' structure is built around
four sections - introduction, development, exploration and
extension - which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic
can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to
build gradually on the knowledge gained. Each book in the series
has a companion website with extra resources for teachers,
lecturers and students. Discourse Analysis: * provides a
comprehensive overview of the major approaches to and
methodological tools used in discourse analysis; * introduces both
traditional perspectives on the analysis of texts and talk as well
as more recent approaches that address technologically mediated and
multimodal discourse; * incorporates practical examples using real
data; * includes articles from key authors in the field, including
Jan Blommaert, William Labov, Paul Baker, Penelope Brown and
Stephen Levinson. Features of the new edition include: new readings
featuring cutting-edge research; updated references; revised and
refreshed examples; and a wider range of material from social media
that includes Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. Written by an
experienced teacher and author, this accessible textbook is
essential reading for all students of English language and
linguistics.
National identity and liberal democracy are recurrent themes in
debates about Muslim minorities in the West. Britain is no
exception, with politicians responding to claims about Muslims'
lack of integration by mandating the promotion of 'fundamental
British values' including 'democracy' and 'individual liberty'.
This book engages with both these themes, addressing the lack of
understanding about the character of British Islam and its
relationship to the liberal state. It charts a gradual but decisive
shift in British institutions concerned with Islamic education,
Islamic law and Muslim representation since Muslims settled in the
UK in large numbers in the 1950s. Based on empirical research
including interviews undertaken over a ten-year period with
Muslims, and analysis of public events organized by Islamic
institutions, Stephen Jones challenges claims about the isolation
of British Islamic organizations and shows that they have
decisively shaped themselves around British public and
institutional norms. He argues that this amounts to the building of
a distinctive 'British Islam'. Using this narrative, the book makes
the case for a variety of liberalism that is open to the expression
of religious arguments in public and to associations between
religious groups and the state. It also offers a powerful challenge
to claims about the insularity of British Islamic institutions by
showing how the national orientation of Islam called for by British
policymakers is, in fact, already happening.
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Negroland; (Hardcover)
Charles H Jones; Created by H.L. Williams
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R1,050
Discovery Miles 10 500
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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In his first collection of poetry, Dennis Jones asks the reader to
take a few minutes to listen to poems which have emerged from his
'reptilian soul.' Using poetry, Dennis takes the reader through
musings, large and small, exposing his world of recollections
filled with solemnity and humor. The poetry is so varied that the
reader will wonder what could possibly come next. Dennis shares
experiences that tap into the reader's soul, driving reflection and
recoil. The variety of his experiences has led to intriguing,
sometimes startling, insights into his life and the lives of
others. The Frog in the Philodendron includes tributes to others,
observations about the impact of others and a "tip of the hat" to
those life experiences that make each of us unique. "I too," he
writes, "am waiting for the One who has promised to play the music
that will guide me home."
A fundamental assumption underlying the formation of our most
important relationships is that they will persist indefinitely into
the future. As an acquaintanceship turns into a friend ship, for
example, both members of this newly formed interpersonal bond are
likely to expect that their interactions will become increasingly
frequent, diverse, and intimate over time. This expectation is
perhaps most apparent in romantically involved couples who, through
a variety of verbal and symbolic means, make explicit pledges to a
long-lasting relationship. In either case, it is clear that these
relationships represent something valuable to the individuals in
volved and are pursued with great enthusiasm. Virtually all close
relationships are formed within the context of mutually rewarding
in teractions and/or strong physical attraction between partners.
Friends and romantically in volved couples alike are drawn to one
another because of similarity of attitudes, interests, and
personality and, quite simply, because they enjoy one another's
company. This enjoyment, cou pled with the novelty that
characterizes new relationships, almost makes the continuation of
the relationship a foregone conclusion. As relationships progress,
however, their novelty fades, conflicts may arise between partners,
negative life events may occur, and the satisfaction that
previously characterized the relationships may diminish."
This is a story of ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary
things. The reader might see John Thomas' gift of genius. His
genius is in using the gift of "seeing things other people don't
notice." His goal is to prove the concept that, "nothing happens
until someone does something." The equation is simple: Human Intent
- Leads to - Action Decision - Modified by - Influencing Factors -
Equals - Action Results. Was it true that this process was so
ingrained in human behavior that you could actually predict the
action results, even into the future? If so, did that say something
about God's gift of "free will." John Thomas becomes like other
heroes . wealthy, wanted and in love while he relentlessly pursues
an impact with intent.
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