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A Scientific Theory of Culture and Other Essays: [1944]
by Bronislaw MalinowskiPublished, posthumously, this volume is both a summing up and a reformulation of Malinowski's functional theory of culture.
A Screenwriter's Companion: Instruction, Opinion, Encouragement
by Joseph DoughertyEveryone wants to write for television, and now there's a book that teaches you how to do it by an author who has not only done it himself, but has won multiple awards in the process. &“I was a writer before I knew what a writer was.&” -Joseph DoughertyJoseph Dougherty has been a successful playwright and television writer, producer, and director for more than thirty years. He&’s written for breakthrough series that have changed the way we look at television drama, from thirtysomething to Pretty Little Liars, winning everything from Emmys to Teen Choice Awards along the way. In A Screenwriter&’s Companion,Dougherty offers insights and advice both practical and nonpractical to writers and would-be writers. Dougherty&’s voice comes off the page with anecdotes about the writing process, hard-learned tips for survival in &“the business,&” and reflections on the influences that led him to a successful career. Honestly, entertainingly, without cynicism, he gives readers permission to embrace the writer they want to be, so they can experience the rewards and satisfactions of writing. Beyond an insider&’s take on story and structure, dialogue, action and outlining, A Screenwriter&’s Companionis as much mentor as it is manual. With every insider observation about how to keep a potential producer reading till the last page of a script, there&’s encouragement to explore your thoughts and memories, things a writer needs to embrace in order to become more than &“a pro.&” In short, to see writing not as merely a career, but as a way to greater self-understanding. With a Foreword by Scott Ryan (thirtysomething at thirty: an oral history). This book was selected by Foreword Magazine as one of the Best Gift Items of Fall 2022.
A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian
by Dean King John B. HattendorfA guide to the British Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age for fans of the Aubrey–Maturin series: &“A gem of a book&” (Minneapolis Star Tribune). What is a sand-grouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of lignum vitae, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Admiral Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Captain Jack Aubrey? More than any other contemporary author, Patrick O&’Brian knew the past. His twenty Aubrey–Maturin novels, beginning with 1969&’s Master and Commander, are distinguished by deep characterization, heart-stopping naval combat, and an attention to detail that enriches and enlivens his stories. In this revised edition of A Sea of Words, Dean King and his collaborators dive into Jack Aubrey&’s world. In addition to their invaluable glossary, the authors provide essays on the age&’s politics, naval medicine, and the many ships that Jack Aubrey sailed, sighted, and fought against. For both the curious fan and the O&’Brian aficionado, A Sea of Words is an invaluable tome on the British Royal Navy.
A Seat at the Table: Interviews with Women on the Frontline of Music
by Amy Raphael'Fascinating and illuminating' STYLIST'Perceptive and candid' IRISH TIMES'Wide-ranging, deep-dive, soul-baring interviews, full of candid, intimate, spiky meditations on inspiration, artistry, sexuality, race, love, self-doubt, abuse, defiance and everything in between' OBSERVER'Variously optimistic, troubling, joyful, illuminating, fierce and thoughtful' GUARDIANINTERVIEWS WITH WOMEN ON THE FRONTLINE OF MUSICWriter and critic Amy Raphael has interviewed some of the world's most iconic musicians, including Courtney Love, Patti Smith, Björk, Kurt Cobain and Elton John. In 1995 she wrote the critically-acclaimed Never Mind the Bollocks: Women Rewrite Rock, which included a foreword by Debbie Harry. More than two decades on, the music business has changed, but the way women are regarded has not. In this new book, A Seat at the Table, Raphael interviews eighteen women who work in the music industry about learning to speak out, #MeToo, social media, queer politics and the subtleness of everyday misogyny. Featuring interviews with:CHRISTINE & THE QUEENS, IBEYI, KAE TEMPEST, ALISON MOYET, NADINE SHAH, JESSICA CURRY, MAGGIE ROGERS, EMMY THE GREAT, DREAM WIFE, NATALIE MERCHANT, LAUREN MAYBERRY, POPPY AJUDHA, KALIE SHORR, TRACEY THORN, MITSKI, CATHERINE MARKS, GEORGIA, CLARA AMFO
A Second Elizabethan Journl V2: Being A Record Of Those Things Most Talked Of During The Years 1591-1610 (Routledge Library Editions Ser.)
by G.B. HarrisonFirst Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
A Second Treasury of Kahlil Gibran
by Kahlil GibranWorks on joy and sorrow, life and love, by Kahlil Gibran, one of the most celebrated modern philosophersIn this magnificent volume, Gibran&’s writings have been translated from their native Arabic to English by Anthony Rizcallah Ferris. The collection includes The Broken Wings, an exquisitely tender, poetic love story; The Voice of the Master, a remarkable study of life; and Thoughts and Meditations, containing Gibran&’s spiritual message to the world. Each work, studded with gems of wisdom and truth, adds up to a warm, lively, and philosophical portrait of one of the twentieth century&’s greatest poetic masters.
A Secure Base: Parent-child Attachment And Healthy Human Development (Routledge Classics)
by John BowlbyAs Bowlby himself points out in his introduction to this seminal childcare book, to be a successful parent means a lot of very hard work. Giving time and attention to children means sacrificing other interests and activities, but for many people today these are unwelcome truths. Bowlby’s work showed that the early interactions between infant and caregiver have a profound impact on an infant's social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Controversial yet powerfully influential to this day, this classic collection of Bowlby’s lectures offers important guidelines for child rearing based on the crucial role of early relationships.
A Selective History of 'Bad' Video Games: Unfulfilled Potential, Interesting Mistakes and Downright Clunkers
by Michael GreenhutDid you grow up playing video games when you had to wait online to get them? Do you remember the bad, weird, or otherwise underrated video games of your youth? Did you like a few of them more than your friends did? A Selective History of ‘Bad’ Video Games will walk you down memory lane and perform unholy excavations of games you remember, games you’ve forgotten, and games you never knew you wanted to read about during your lunch break. From a seemingly nude Atari 2600 karate referee to a basketball star doing martial arts to a tiger that speaks broken English and walks through walls, the book will try to uncover what the developers were thinking — and occasionally succeed. While there’s been some recent coverage of the most famously “bad” video game — E.T. — this book starts there and continues on to 40 other curiously (or unsurprisingly) unsuccessful video games during the first few decades of the industry’s lifespan. Written by a modern day video game developer, the book explores why these games failed, whether or not they truly deserved it, and what could have made them better. The covered games include screen shots that capture awkward moments, irreverent captions, and pages of tongue-in-cheek psychoanalysis.
A Self-Assessment Library: Insights in Your Skills, Abilities and Interests (second edition)
by Stephen P. Robbins"The Self-Assessment Library 2.0 has been created to help you to learn more about yourself so that you might become "enlightened." It draws on numerous instruments that have been developed by behavioral researchers that tap into your skills, abilities, and interests. This new edition has eight instruments that were not included in the first version; and I deleted four from the first edition that user feedback indicated were not very effective. Additionally, in response to user comments, the interpretation sections have been expanded. They now describe underlying concepts in greater detail and provide more elaborated discussions of what results mean. Here's a summary of changes you'll find in this second edition: - Four tests have been deleted and eight new ones added. - A matrix for relating tests to management and OB topics has been added. - Tests which assume current working experience are now identified. - Approximate quantitative cut-off scores, when not included by the tests' authors, have been provided to help students better understand the meaning of their results. - Where appropriate, remedial actions or references have been suggested to help students improve areas of weakness. "This Library of behavioral questionnaires has been designed to supplement a wide range of college courses. These include: Introduction to Management, Organizational Behavior, Supervision, Interpersonal Skills, Introduction to Business, Careers in Business, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and Social Psychology. It works best when questionnaires are completed separately (rather than doing the whole set at one time) and when they're completed in sync with text readings on complementary topics."
A Senders Guide to Letters and Emails
by Chandana KohliWondering how to word a key official letter? Searching for the right way to write an email to an important client? Thinking about how to convey what you want on an important occasion? Your business and personal communication letter and email guide is here. In today?s world, where a lot depends on the quality of your communication, how you approach it is more important than it has ever been. Daily communication happens, more often than not, without a personal interface, and this makes the letter or email an extremely important tool to convey your personality, skills and ideas effectively and succinctly. Despite changes in the medium and the form, the letter continues to be the driving force of all kinds of communication, official or personal. This book will help you communicate more cogently and confidently, and guide you through situations where you might find it difficult to communicate in writing. Learn how to write suitable emails and letters for official needs and challenging social situations. Choose from over a hundred templates and tips. Find ready-made letters for all your business and personal needs. This book will make letter writing faster, easier and, above all, perfectly suited to the situation and occasion.
A Shakespearian Grammar: An Attempt to Illustrate Some of the Differences Between Elizabethan and Modern English
by E. A. AbbottThe finest and fullest guide to the peculiarities of Elizabethan syntax, grammar, and prosody, this volume addresses every idiomatic usage found in Shakespeare's works (with additional references to the works of Jonson, Bacon, and others). Its informative introduction, which compares Shakespearian and modern usage, is followed by sections on grammar (classified according to parts of speech) and prosody (focusing on pronunciation). The book concludes with an examination of the uses of metaphor and simile and a selection of notes and questions suitable for classroom use. Each of more than 500 classifications is illustrated with quotes, all of which are fully indexed. Unabridged republication of the classic 1870 edition.
A Sherlock Holmes Handbook
by Christopher RedmondHere in one convenient book by a noted Sherlockian scholar is everything needed for the study and enjoyment of the Holmes canon: information on the stories and their publishing history; an assessment of a century of illustrators; a biography of Arthur Conan Doyle and a bibliography of his other writings; commentary on the films and plays about Sherlock Holmes; synopses of the stories and information about their characters; a survey of Victorian life and on the geography and social scene of 1895 London; and information on current Sherlockian organizations. A final section comments on the lasting appeal of Sherlock Holmes and what he means to generations of readers.
A Shimmer of Hummingbirds: A Birder Murder Mystery
by Steve BurrowsChief Inspector Domenic Jejeune hopes an overseas birding trip will hold some clues to solving his fugitive brother&’s manslaughter case. Meanwhile, in Jejeune&’s absence his long-time nemesis has been drafted in as cover to investigate an accountant&’s murder. And unfortunately Marvin Laraby proves just a bit too effective in showing how an investigation should be handled. With the manslaughter case poised to claim another victim, Jejeune learns an accident back home in Britain involving his girlfriend, Lindy, is much more than it seems. Lindy is in grave danger, and she needs Jejeune. Soon, he is faced with a further dilemma. He can speak up on a secret he has discovered relating to Laraby&’s case, knowing it will cost his job on the north Norfolk coast he loves. Or he can stay silent, and let a killer escape justice. Turns out that sometimes the wrong choice is the only one there is.
A Short Course in Medical Terminology
by C. Edward CollinsMaster the medical terminology you need for your future career with A Short Course in Medical Terminology, 3rd Edition and its accompanying back-of-the-book and online resources. Using a concise mnemonic approach, this book shows you how to memorize word parts and use word building to learn medical terminology. The book covers terminology related to structure and function, diseases and disorders, abbreviations, medical specialties (including pharmacology), and health professions. Mastery of key terms is easy with the book's hundreds of fun and engaging in-text, , and online exercises, including new flashcard and audio pronunciation activities, crossword puzzles, Hangman, medical case record and spelling bee questions, figure labeling exercises, and true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple choice exercises. Connect what you are learning to clinical practice with redesigned Case Studies that highlight the role medical terminology plays in communication. Easily master medical terminology with a wide variety of exercises integrated into the narrative for fun and efficient practice. Reinforce your understanding with the book's concise and user-friendly approach, logical organization, and study tables that summarize chapter terms in an easy-to-reference format Increase your mastery with Word Sense features that highlight fun facts about medical or easily confused terms. Increase your understanding of word parts, definitions, and abbreviations with Word Elements and Abbreviations tables. Check your understanding of key terms with Chapter Quizzes.
A Short Dictionary of Anglo-Saxon Poetry
by J. B. BessingerThe author has attempted to cover the vocabulary of the whole corpus of Anglo-Saxon verse and make the word-list as broadly useful as possible for the general student of Anglo-Saxon literature.
A Short Guide to Academic Writing
by Andrew P. JohnsonA Short Guide to Academic Writing de-mystifies the process of writing and describes everything that is needed to write in an academic and professional style.
A Short Guide to College Writing (Fifth Edition)
by Sylvan Barnet Pat Bellanca Marcia StubbsThis book offers students practical advice on writing successful college essays from the beginning of the process to the end. Students can use for advice about matters large and small--about choosing a topic, developing a thesis, constructing a paragraph, documenting a source, using a semicolon. The instructor can suggest chapters or passages that the student should consult in generating ideas, revising a draft, editing a revision, or preparing final copy.
A Short Guide to the Pronunciation of New Testament Greek (Eerdmans Language Resources)
by Benjamin KantorWhat did the apostles&’ Greek sound like?How should New Testament Greek be pronounced in our classrooms? Often students are taught Erasmian pronunciation, which does not even reproduce Erasmus&’s own pronunciation faithfully, let alone that of the New Testament authors. But if we want to process the language of the New Testament the same way its original authors and readers did, we should use their pronunciation. In his new book, Benjamin Kantor breaks a path toward an authentic pronunciation of Koine Greek at the time of the New Testament, seeking to improve students&’ reading proficiency.A Short Guide to the Pronunciation of New Testament Greek distills Kantor&’s new monograph, The Pronunciation of New Testament Greek, with an eye toward practical instruction. The first comprehensive phonological and orthographic study of Judeo-Palestinian Koine Greek, The Pronunciation of New Testament Greek surveys thousands of inscriptions and papyri to determine historical pronunciation. A Short Guide gives students an overview of the basics of phonology before explaining the pronunciation of each Greek letter and phoneme individually. Perfect for classroom use, this guide explains Kantor&’s cutting-edge research accessibly and includes sample texts for reading practice.
A Short History of Decay
by E. M. Cioran Eugene ThackerE. M. Cioran confronts the place of today's world in the context of human history-focusing on such major issues of the twentieth century as human progress, fanaticism, and science-in this nihilistic and witty collection of aphoristic essays concerning the nature of civilization in mid-twentieth-century Europe. Touching upon Man's need to worship, the feebleness of God, the downfall of the Ancient Greeks and the melancholy baseness of all existence, Cioran's pieces are pessimistic in the extreme, but also display a beautiful certainty that renders them delicate, vivid, and memorable. Illuminating and brutally honest, A Short History of Decay dissects Man's decadence in a remarkable series of moving and beautiful pieces.
A Short History of Drunkenness: How, Why, Where, and When Humankind Has Gotten Merry from the Stone Age to the Present
by Mark ForsythFrom the internationally bestselling author of The Etymologicon, a lively and fascinating exploration of how, throughout history, each civilization has found a way to celebrate, or to control, the eternal human drive to get sloshedAlmost every culture on earth has drink, and where there's drink there's drunkenness. But in every age and in every place drunkenness is a little bit different. It can be religious, it can be sexual, it can be the duty of kings or the relief of peasants. It can be an offering to the ancestors, or a way of marking the end of a day's work. It can send you to sleep, or send you into battle. Making stops all over the world, A Short History of Drunkenness traces humankind's love affair with booze from our primate ancestors through to the 20th century, answering every possible question along the way: What did people drink? How much? Who did the drinking? Of the many possible reasons, why? On the way, learn about the Neolithic Shamans, who drank to communicate with the spirit world (no pun intended), marvel at how Greeks got giddy and Sumerians got sauced, and find out how bars in the Wild West were never quite like in the movies. This is a history of the world at its inebriated best.
A Short History of Film, Third Edition
by Wheeler Winston Dixon Gwendolyn Audrey FosterWith more than 250 images, new information on international cinema—especially Polish, Chinese, Russian, Canadian, and Iranian filmmakers—an expanded section on African-American filmmakers, updated discussions of new works by major American directors, and a new section on the rise of comic book movies and computer generated special effects, this is the most up to date resource for film history courses in the twenty-first century.
A Short History of Greek Philosophy
by John MarshallAn overview of the works that form the foundation of Western philosophy The writings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle have resonated through the millennia and continue to influence the lives of people today. In A Short History of Greek Philosophy, renowned British classicist John Marshall provides a thorough yet engaging account of the seminal philosophical movements of ancient Greece, from the Sophists to the Sceptics to the Stoics. For readers looking to dip their toes into the vast ocean of Western philosophy, Marshall&’s history provides the perfect springboard. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
A Short History of Modern Philosophy: From Descartes to Wittgenstein (Routledge Classics)
by Roger ScrutonDiscover for yourself the pleasures of philosophy! Written both for the seasoned student of philosophy as well as the general reader, the renowned writer Roger Scruton provides a survey of modern philosophy. Always engaging, Scruton takes us on a fascinating tour of the subject, from founding father Descartes to the most important and famous philosopher of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein. He identifies all the principal figures as well as outlines of the main intellectual preoccupations that have informed western philosophy. Painting a portrait of modern philosophy that is vivid and animated, Scruton introduces us to some of the greatest philosophical problems invented in this period and pursued ever since. Including material on recent debates, A Short History of Modern Philosophy is already established as the classic introduction. Read it and find out why.
A Short History of Myth (Myths series)
by Karen ArmstrongWhat are myths? How have they evolved? And why do we still so desperately need them? A history of myth is a history of humanity, Karen Armstrong argues in this insightful and eloquent book: our stories and beliefs, our attempts to understand the world, link us to our ancestors and each other. This is a brilliant and thought-provoking introduction to myth in the broadest sense - from Palaeolithic times to the "Great Western Transformation" of the last 500 years - and why we dismiss it only at our peril.From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Short History of Rudeness: Manners, Morals, and Misbehavior in Modern America
by Mark CaldwellA funny and provocative cultural history of class, manners, and the decline of civilityIn his smart and thought provoking new book, literary/social critic Mark Caldwell gives us a history of the demise of manners and charts the progress of an epidemic of rudeness in America. The breakdown of civility has in recent years become a national obsession, and our modern climate of boorishness has cultivated a host of etiquette watchdogs, like Miss Manners and Martha Stewart, with which we defend ourselves against an onslaught of nastiness. But Caldwell demonstrates that the foundations of etiquette actually began to corrode several centuries ago with the blurring of class lines. Touching on aspects of both our public and private lives, including work, family, and sex, A Short History of Rudeness examines how the rules of our behaviour have changed and explains why, no matter how hard we try, we can never return to a golden era of manners and mores.