Alternative Approaches to Second Language Acquisition: Second Edition is the eagerly awaited, expanded update of a landmark text. It explores alternative perspectives on second language acquisition, offering a critical challenge to the domi...Loe edasi...
The trusted guide to honing your public policy writing skills and making a significant impact on the world, thoroughly updated and expanded.Effective policy writing holds the transformative power to inspire action, shape public opini...Loe edasi...
This book presents a novel, alignment-based evaluation framework that tackles a persistent challenge in natural language processing (NLP): how to fairly and accurately evaluate systems when preprocessing steps such as tokenization and sentence bound...Loe edasi...
The volume explores the concept of paradigm in word-formation, focusing on its applicability to Slavic morphology, with an emphasis on Czech. It examines word-formation without derivational affixes, referred to as conversion in line with the current...Loe edasi...
This handy pocket guide explains all kinds of sushi youre likely to encounter their names, how they are prepared, what they taste like, the ingredients used and even their relative prices!...Loe edasi...
A fascinating collection of rarely seen journalism and other writings by Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series.Ian Fleming was best known for bringing to life the legendary character of James Bond, one of the most be...Loe edasi...
Alternative Approaches to Second Language Acquisition: Second Edition is the eagerly awaited, expanded update of a landmark text. This volume explores alternative perspectives on second language acquisition, offering a critical challenge to...Loe edasi...
Originally published in 1981, Adult–Child Conversation explores the dynamics of communication between adults and children and examines the structure, function, and implications of conversational exchanges in various contexts. It prov...Loe edasi...
This book (1986) introduces the philosophers of most importance for the human sciences, from the viewpoint of the non-specialist or the specialist in another discipline. It offers a straightforward exposition of the contribution of a number of major...Loe edasi...
This book (1990) offers a historical perspective on literary English, from the mid-14th century to the 20th century. Through detailed analyses of individual texts and comparisons with texts from different periods, the authors build up a picture of t...Loe edasi...
Language and Ideology in Childrens Fiction (1992) reveals how books shape young minds by embedding societal beliefs within stories. It examines how fiction socializes readers through invisible ideological processes, exploring picture books, historic...Loe edasi...
This book investigates how d/Deaf learners engage with reading in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and whether explicit reading strategy instruction can support their comprehension. Focusing on the unique challenges and linguistic circumstances o...Loe edasi...
This book explores how crises transform the relationship between individuals, media, and institutions in shaping historical events. Focusing on the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, it examines how mediaboth traditional and digitalconstruct narratives...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 01-Jun-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: Michigan State University Press, ISBN-13: 9781611865660)
Our political landscape is crowded with competing voicesclaims, demands, grievances, and even acts of violenceall made in the name of some idea of the people. This powerful concept has been wielded both to assert democratic sovereignty and to justif...Loe edasi...
Comprehensively rewritten and updated, this new edition of the leading textbook on Dubbing provides a solid overview of the world of dubbing and is fundamentally interactive in approach....Loe edasi...
Comprehensively rewritten and updated, this new edition of the leading textbook on Dubbing provides a solid overview of the world of dubbing and is fundamentally interactive in approach....Loe edasi...
Sari: Beihefte zur Zeitschrift fur Romanische Philologie
(Ilmumisaeg: 01-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: De Gruyter, ISBN-13: 9783111471556)
The Romance languages are primarily described in terms of their existence in Europe and America. French and Portuguese, in particular, are also widely spoken in Africa, where Spanish and faint traces of Italian can be found as well. This book exp...Loe edasi...
This Element examines the origins, development, and prospects of forensic linguistics in Indonesia, covering its definition, historical trajectory, research trends, and practical applications. By considering the challenges and the potential collabor...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009671033)
Sincerity is essential to communication: without a norm of sincerity, we could hardly trust what other people tell us. This Element offers a review of philosophical work on the nature of sincerity and its epistemic value. It puts forward a novel acc...Loe edasi...
This Language, A River is an introduction to the history of English that recognizes multiple varieties of the language in both current and historical contexts. The book aims to enable students to both grasp traditional histories of Englis...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009523783)
The topic of linguistic networks unites different frameworks in cognitive linguistics. This Element explores two approaches to networks, specifically Construction Grammar of the Goldberg variety and Word Grammar as developed by Hudson, and how they...Loe edasi...
The topic of linguistic networks unites different frameworks in cognitive linguistics. This Element explores two approaches to networks, specifically Construction Grammar of the Goldberg variety and Word Grammar as developed by Hudson, and how they...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009474405)
This Element examines the origins, development, and prospects of forensic linguistics in Indonesia, covering its definition, historical trajectory, research trends, and practical applications. By considering the challenges and the potential collabor...Loe edasi...
Sincerity is essential to communication: without a norm of sincerity, we could hardly trust what other people tell us. This Element offers a review of philosophical work on the nature of sincerity and its epistemic value. It puts forward a novel acc...Loe edasi...
As custodians of global public discourse, transnational tech platforms govern who may speak, to whom, and how. Their decisions can harm minoritized language speakers. This Element outlines how these communicative gaps lead to dire consequences and p...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009513869)
Synthesizes research on language teacher psychology to provide state-of-the-art insights into the topic and identify possible avenues of scholarship. Reflects on practical implications for practitioners, language teacher educators, preservice teache...Loe edasi...
Synthesizes research on language teacher psychology to provide state-of-the-art insights into the topic and identify possible avenues of scholarship. Reflects on practical implications for practitioners, language teacher educators, preservice teache...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009862462)
As custodians of global public discourse, transnational tech platforms govern who may speak, to whom, and how. Their decisions can harm minoritized language speakers. This Element outlines how these communicative gaps lead to dire consequences and p...Loe edasi...
This Element invites readers to critically examine how language constructs power and to imagine its potential as a force for healing, peace, and goodness across diverse societies....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009789356)
This Element invites readers to critically examine how language constructs power and to imagine its potential as a force for healing, peace, and goodness across diverse societies....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781108497411)
Now in its second edition, this is a comprehensive survey of linguistics for students with no background in the field, engaging them throughout with humorous and entertaining examples of language at work. It introduces all the key topics in a clear,...Loe edasi...
Now in its second edition, this is a comprehensive survey of linguistics for students with no background in the field, engaging them throughout with humorous and entertaining examples of language at work. It introduces all the key topics in a clear,...Loe edasi...
Adam Schembri, Jordan Fenlon, Kearsy Cormier, Trevor Johnston
Sari: Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781107077140)
Bringing together the linguistics of both BSL and ASL for the first time, this textbook provides a uniquely international and comparative introduction to the structure and use of signed languages. With photographs and videos of over 150 signs, end o...Loe edasi...
This open access volume is the second of three volumes exploring the intersection of Ocean Literacy, community engagement, the Blue Economy, and the creative arts during the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Throu...Loe edasi...
Pointing is a fundamental gesture that connects individuals to their social and physical worlds, opening our eyes to important questions about language, cognition, and child development. Spanning psychology, anthropology, and animal behavior, this b...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009445733)
Pointing is a fundamental gesture that connects individuals to their social and physical worlds, opening our eyes to important questions about language, cognition, and child development. Spanning psychology, anthropology, and animal behavior, this b...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009381635)
Written primarily for undergraduate students in Chinese linguistics, language, and related fields, this accessible and engaging textbook provides valuable insight into the features of the Chinese language in both contemporary and historical contexts...Loe edasi...
Bringing together the linguistics of both BSL and ASL for the first time, this textbook provides a uniquely international and comparative introduction to the structure and use of signed languages. With photographs and videos of over 150 signs, end o...Loe edasi...
The book aims to deduce stipulative properties of binding conditions by reformulating them through a novel movement theory, under the tenet of the Minimalist Program. Integrating the insights of Abes (2014) pro-movement theory and Higginbothams (19...Loe edasi...
A thorough introduction to formal syntactic typology, which covers syntactic variation across languages. The comprehensive glossary, end-of-chapter exercises and annotated further reading lists allow readers to consolidate and extend their knowledge...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009291620)
A thorough introduction to formal syntactic typology, which covers syntactic variation across languages. The comprehensive glossary, end-of-chapter exercises and annotated further reading lists allow readers to consolidate and extend their knowledge...Loe edasi...
Build AI applications that integrate multiple models, data sources, and other components using Microsoft Agent Framework.Even simple AI applications need to combine LLMs and other models, functions and plugins created in various progra...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Oxford University Press, ISBN-13: 9780192882363)
This book proposes and motivates a ban on words and sentences of a particular form, and shows that there are differences between how this ban is satisfied at the word level and at the sentence level. The strategies that each language employs are sho...Loe edasi...
