pemLanguage Diversity in the Sinophone Worldem offers interdisciplinary insights into social, cultural, and linguistic aspects of multilingualism in the Sinophone world, highlighting language diversity and opening up the burgeoning field of Sinophone studies to new perspectives from sociolinguistics.p pThe book begins by charting historical trajectories in Sinophone multilingualism, beginning with

Ever since the first edition of Thomas Ligotti\'s \'Songs of a Dead Dreamer\' appeared in 1985, it was clear that here was an author of extraordinary brilliance and originality. In following years there has been a great deal of interest in the author and his works, although, until now, articles about him have mostly been scattered in obscure journals. Now, at last, here is a book about him, a symposium

Vigorous training, hazardous duty. These were the words that lured prospective volunteers to the First Special Service Force, and that promised, for those who measured up, the chance of getting into the war quickly. Unique during World War II, the First Special Service Force evolved as the amalgam of two Armies, Canadian and American, and the men who filled its ranks were among the hand-picked best

pWe all can agree that being a good public speaker is an attribute. Great leaders, prominent business people and others we admire, are known for their ability to communicate.pp ppPublic speaking is a key skill whether you want to stand up as a leader, become more competent at work, or just improve your day-to-day communication. Some are born with the natural gift of being an excellent public speaker.

pemRevenge of the Translatorem is acclaimed French writer Brice Matthieussent\'s brilliant, hilarious, rule-defying exploration of the creative acts of writing and translating, and the often complicated relationship between authors, their translators, and readers.p

In the early 1960s, the Federal government decided to look into the background of all of Malcolm Little\'s family. I believe to explore whether or not they posed a threat, or out of fear andor ignorance. It was then that my family was harassed by the local racist groups, and the local klan leader voiced his dislike for anyone who was related to Malcolm Little. I don\'t know whether I am related to

The Luftwaffe had to be used in a decisive way in the Battle of Britain as a means of conducting total air war. Its size, technical equipment and the means at its disposal precluded the Luftwaffe from fulfilling this mission. - Adolf GallandbrbrHow did the RAF beat the Luftwaffe during the Second World War Was it actually the fact that they did not lose which later enabled them to claim victory - a

piA Braided Heart iprovides a friendly, personal, and smart guide to the writing life. It also offers clear and original instruction on craft elements at the forefront of today\'s emerging forms in creative nonfiction from the short-short, to the braided form, to the hermit crab essay. An acknowledged expert in these forms, Brenda Miller gives writers practical advice on how to sustain and invigorate

Technologische Anstze zum Aufwachsen von Kristallen gewinnen in vielen Industriezweigen an Bedeutung. Jetzt liegt erstmals ein Buch vor, das in der Literatur verstreute Informationen zu wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen und technischer Umsetzung des Kristallwachstums sammelt und diskutiert.

bThe remarkable story of a hidden New Deal program that tried to change America and end the Great Depression using folk music, laying the groundwork for the folk revival and having a lasting impact on American culture.b pIn 1934, the Great Depression had destroyed the US economy, leaving residents poverty-stricken. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt urged President Roosevelt to take radical action to help

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pLa Novena de la Gloriosa Santa Escolstica es una oracin devocional en honor a Santa Escolstica, la hermana de San Benito y patrona de las estudiantes. La novena se celebra durante nueve das antes de la festividad de Santa Escolstica, el 10 de febrero, y consta de reflexiones meditativas y oraciones a la santa. Este libro es una hermosa muestra de la piedad popular y la religiosidad catlica de la Espaa

pRosario Davez is a cool guy- but he doesn\'t quite have it all figured out. ppbrppThis causes problems for Rosario sometimes, but it does make for good stories. Join in for Rosario\'s trials, triumphs, and misadventures! Watch him bring down the house as the world\'s 15th-best piano jockey. Watch him run an illegal ice cream shop with his cruise ship coworkers-until the police get involved. Watch

pIn this conversational and action-oriented book, Gail Villanueva presents a proven blueprint that takes you from your curiosity about various ways to make money in the real estate industry to become a member in this prosperous and exciting world Gail will outline the pros, the cons, and the different personality types necessary to become wildly successful in each of these niches.ppThis is the perfect

Marta Veneranda, a Latina neoyorkina, finds that she inspires the confessional in people. In fact, when people come to her, they feel the need to reveal their most embarrassing and shameful stories. And through these reluctantly told tales, where characters enter and leave each other\'s narrations, Rivera-Valdes revisits and questions our most basic behavioral assumptions.BRIn Little Poisons, the narrator

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world\'s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to

Organ Donation in Islam The Interplay of Jurisprudence, Ethics, and Society delves into the complexities and nuances of organ donation in Muslim communities. A diverse group of authors including Muslim jurists, academic researchers, clinicians and policy stakeholders engage with the multi-faceted topic. Contributions from Sunni and Shia scholars are positioned alongside each other, giving the reader

pAt the age of seventy, my dad sat down at his desk with a yellow pad ofpppaper and began writing stories--stories of growing up on a farm andppattending a one-room schoolhouse Dad graduated top in his class. The onlyppother eighth grader came in second! He wrote of his life in the army, ofppmeeting and marrying my mom, and raising a family on a farm of his own.ppHe spent the next eleven years adding

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