The way in which people address one another is crucial to expressing social relationships and is closely linked with cultural values. In English we call some people by their first names, and others 'Mr' or 'Ms', followed by their surname. In some other languages there are different ways of saying 'you' depending on the degree of social distance. Exploring practices in the family, school, university, the workplace and in letters, this book reveals patterns in the varied ways people choose to address one another, from pronouns to first names, from honorifics to titles and last names. Examples are taken from contemporary English, French, German and Swedish, using rich data from focus group research, interviews, chat groups, and participant observation.

The way in which people address one another is crucial to expressing social relationships and is closely linked with cultural values. In English we call some people by their first names, and others 'Mr' or 'Ms', followed by their surname. In some other languages there are different ways of saying 'you' depending on the degree of social distance. Exploring practices in the family, school, university, the workplace and in letters, this book reveals patterns in the varied ways people choose to address one another, from pronouns to first names, from honorifics to titles and last names. Examples are taken from contemporary English, French, German and Swedish, using rich data from focus group research, interviews, chat groups, and participant observation.

Guided meditations for achieving inner peace. These easy-to-follow guided meditations will relax you both physically and mentally. By following beautifully crafted storylines you are guided into a deep state of relaxation, where you tap into the restoring power of meditation. All 3 tracks involve music, female English accent narration and special audio effects. Total running time: 64mins.

For children (and grownups) of all ages, " Have You Ever Wondered?" is a fun filled, intriguingly magical exploration into the questions of who am I, where did I come from and how do I want to contribute to the world? With creative rhyme and engaging ideas it is a poetic exploration into metaphysical questions of existence that invoke an organic sense of curiosity in adults and children alike. As a parent, sharing "Have You Ever Wondered?" with a child will provide an opportunity to delve into these esoteric topics. As an adult the book makes a wonderful gift for a graduation or other milestone events in a person's life.

"Have You Ever Wondered?" brings attention to the questions that, in the busyness of everyday life, we tend to forget, yet the questions that we always ask at the times of transition or dissatisfaction, questions that make life matter.

"Have You Ever Wondered?" is grounded in real language, accessible ideas and wondrous possibilities and invites the reader, young and old, to expand their imagination and ponder the very context in which they live their lives. The delightful, evocative illustrations are full of humor and depth, complementing and expanding the message of the words. Swirling through the words and the illustrations is the color and depth of a cosmic purpose behind our existence.

Times to Remember SING-ALONG SONGS MUSIC CD/MP3 sold separately Parents * Home-School Families * Teachers * Grandparents * Special Education Also see Home and Classroom Resource Book (FOR POSTERS, PLACEMATS & MORE - $19.95 made in the USA See it Sing it Color it Remember it Learning the Times Tables has never been more fun see instructional video on Author Page (scroll down to Author Photo) Times to Remember, the Fun and Easy Way to Memorize the Multiplication Tables will help your child (or students) learn those pesky times tables once and for all. Open to any of the beautiful picture rhymes and begin learning immediately. There are NO stories or factor rhyming words to recall - Just simple rhymes based on the shape of the factors. Look how 6 and 9 (6x9) have turned into flamingos. They're catching "fish galore." Hmm...sounds like 54 See eights with wings. They are buzzing bees leaving their honey hive. "8x8 go out the sticky door, 8x8 equals 64 " It's so easy. Wait a minute. Not so fast. See if you can find all the hidden numbers in each picture rhyme. Keep looking This beautiful 86-page full-color soft-cover book (hardcover is also 8 1/2 x 11 ) can be used as a stand-alone book, or watch learning come alive with the supplementary multiplication music CD: Times to Remember the Fun and Easy Way to Memorize the Multiplication Tables: Sing-Along Songs. Also included in this multi-sensory method are hands-on learning activities (244 pages ) found in Times to Remember, the Fun and Easy Way to Memorize the Multiplication Tables: Home and Classroom Resources ($19.95). Apple enhanced musical e-book available at the Itunes store for only $4.99 See TheTimesTable.com for more information, free sample downloads, and reviews.