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Dialog Systems: A Perspective from Language, Logic and Computation (Logic, Argumentation & Reasoning #22)
by Teresa Lopez-SotoThis book focuses on dialog from a varied combination of fields: Linguistics, Philosophy of Language and Computation. It builds on the hypothesis that meaning in human communication arises at the discourse level rather than at the word level. The book offers a complex analytical framework and integration of the central areas of research around human communication. The content revolves around meaning but it also gives evidence of the connection among different points of view. Besides discussing issues of general interest to the field, the book triggers theoretical argumentation that is currently under scientific discussion. It examines such topics as immanent reasoning joined with Recanati's lekta and free enrichment, challenges of internet conversation, inner dialogs, cognition and language, and the relation between assertion and denial. It proposes a dialogical framework for intra-negotiation and gives a geolinguistic perspective on spoken discourse. Finally, it examines dialog and abduction and sheds light on a generation of dialog contexts by means of multimodal logic applied to speech acts.
Dialogical Essays: From Difference to Sharing in I-Other Relationships (Latin American Voices)
by Lívia Mathias SimãoThis book presents a collection of interrelated essays that analyze the theoretical foundations of semiotic-cultural constructivism in psychology written by one of the pioneers in this field of research: Dr. Lívia Mathias Simão, senior professor at the Institute of Psychology of the University of São Paulo, Brazil. In each of the five essays included in this book, the author establishes a dialogue with key thinkers and intellectual traditions of dialogical approaches arriving at core points of I-other relationships according to the perspective of semiotic-cultural constructivism in psychology.The first essay establishes a dialogue with Greek philosophers such as Parmenides and Aristotle. In the second essay this dialogue is established with semiotic-constructivist psychologists such as Jaan Valsiner, Ragnar Rommetveit and Ivana Marková. The third essay is a dialogue with the contributions of Ernst Boesch’s symbolic action theory. The fourth essay proposes a dialogue between semiotic-cultural constructivists and Hans-Georg Gadamer’s hermeneutics. Finally, the fifth essay proposes how the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas contributes to dialogical studies of I-other in the context of semiotic-cultural constructivism.Originally published in Portuguese for the Brazilian market, Dialogical Essays: From Difference to Sharing in I-Other Relationships is now published in English in an international edition that will be of interest to psychologists, philosophers, historians and other human and social scientists interested in epistemological, ontological and ethical aspects of I-other relationships from the perspective of semiotic-cultural constructivism and cultural psychology.
Dialogue: The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage, and Screen
by Robert MckeeThe long-awaited follow-up to the perennially bestselling writers' guide Story, from the most sought-after expert in the art of storytelling. Robert McKee's popular writing workshops have earned him an international reputation. The list of alumni with Oscars runs off the page. The cornerstone of his program is his singular book, Story, which has defined how we talk about the art of story creation. Now, in DIALOGUE, McKee offers the same in-depth analysis for how characters speak on the screen, on the stage, and on the page in believable and engaging ways. From Macbeth to Breaking Bad, McKee deconstructs key scenes to illustrate the strategies and techniques of dialogue. DIALOGUE applies a framework of incisive thinking to instruct the prospective writer on how to craft artful, impactful speech. Famous McKee alumni include Peter Jackson, Jane Campion, Geoffrey Rush, Paul Haggis, the writing team for Pixar, and many others.
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion (SparkNotes Philosophy Guide)
by SparkNotesDialogues Concerning Natural Religion (SparkNotes Philosophy Guide) Making the reading experience fun! SparkNotes Philosophy Guides are one-stop guides to the great works of philosophy–masterpieces that stand at the foundations of Western thought. Inside each Philosophy Guide you&’ll find insightful overviews of great philosophical works of the Western world.
Dialogues on Human Rights and Legal Pluralism
by Colleen Sheppard René ProvostHuman rights have transformed the way in which we conceive the place of the individual within the community and in relation to the state in a vast array of disciplines, including law, philosophy, politics, sociology, geography. The published output on human rights over the last five decades has been enormous, but has remained tightly bound to a notion of human rights as dialectically linking the individual and the state. Because of human rights' dogged focus on the state and its actions, they have very seldom attracted the attention of legal pluralists. Indeed, some may have viewed the two as simply incompatible or relating to wholly distinct phenomena. This collection of essays is the first to bring together authors with established track records in the fields of legal pluralism and human rights, to explore the ways in which these concepts can be mutually reinforcing, delegitimizing, or competing. The essays reveal that there is no facile conclusion to reach but that the question opens avenues which are likely to be mined for years to come by those interested in how human rights can affect the behaviour of individuals and institutions.
Diario de sueños
by Martina D'AntiochiaDescubre los secretos de los sueños... ¡Los de Martina y los tuyos! Tienes entre tus manos un libro lleno de secretos y de todo lo que siempre has querido saber sobre los sueños: lo que significan, qué dicen de ti, de tus miedos, de tus deseos... ¡Y con mucho espacio para que puedas escribir todo lo que te pasa por la cabeza de noche! Cierra los ojos, ¡y atrévete a soñar!
Diarmuid Gavin: An Autobiography
by Diarmuid GavinHis work has long been recognised for its innovation and his reputation for clashes with the so-called gardening 'establishment' are famous. He has won many accolades including Silver Gilt at Chelsea Flower Show, however, arguably his biggest achievement was to popularize gardening through the medium of television and move it away from the exclusive and stultifying atmosphere of a private club. This is Diarmuid's characteristically open and honest account of his chaotic, inspired and infuriating (to himself and others) road to success.
Diccionario Ilustrado de la Biblia
by Grupo NelsonEn el Diccionario Ilustrado de la Biblia encontrará el marco de conocimientos linguísticos, geográficos y culturales que usted necesario para comprender la inmensa mayoría de los pasajes de la Biblia. Entre otras cosas hallará un resumen de cada uno de los libros de la Biblia con su correspondiente transfondo histórico y cultural, así como definiciones de términos bíblicos y teológicos, y mucho más.
Diccionario apasionado de la novela negra
by Pierre LemaitreUna visión completa, absolutamente personal y muy divertida del género negro, por uno de los escritores europeos más prestigiosos y populares. Se la llame negra o policiaca, y se la califique o no «literatura de género» --como si no fuera literatura sin más--, la novela criminal tiene súbditos, reyes, reinas (supuestos o no), capillas, polémicas, egos... pero, sobre todo, novelas que atrapan, impactan, sobrecogen y marcan tanto mentes como épocas. Incondicional de los libros, las películas y las series que describen --o denuncian-- la (mala) marcha del mundo, Pierre Lemaitre, con la libertad, el compromiso y la vivacidad que lo caracterizan, dibuja un panorama internacional personal y divertido, cual biblia erudita, ecléctica y festiva de la novela negra. La crítica ha dicho...«Con la ágil pluma que le conocemos, Pierre Lemaitre comparte en este Diccionario su pasión por la literatura policiaca y la novela negra con un subjetivismo entusiasta y razonado.»RTL «Pierre Lemaitre se apodera de la novela policiaca como novelista y lector, y ofrece su punto de vista con regocijo, asombro y placer. [...] Los aficionados a la novela negra disfrutarán enormemente con esta panorámica.»RTS culture «Uno de esos diccionarios por los que el lector se pasea a placer, antes de leerlo de cabo a rabo. Véanlo como una charla en torno al álbum de fotos de la familia o una invitación a descubrir todo lo que les quedaba por explorar en el continente del noir.»France Inter «Un libro imponente, rebosante de pasión por compartir, que alterna las declaraciones de amor con puyas muy sentidas. Una obra golosa que permite al aficionado, dependiendo de su apetito, devorarla o picar aquí y allá entre los retratos de escritores (de Eric Ambler a Don Winslow, pasando por Jean-Patrick Manchette, Elizabeth George, Donald Westlake y muchos otros) y las revisiones de personajes míticos (a Lemaitre le encanta Colombo), películas y series de referencia (Arresto preventivo, The Wire, etc.).»La Dépêche
Diccionario de la Santa Biblia
by W. W. Rand¡El Diccionario de la Santa Biblia le da más! Más que solo definiciones de términos bíblicos. Le da detalles acerca de la Biblia, de su historia, de su ambiente, su geografía, sus personajes y sus doctrinas. Le provee con los antecedentes que usted necesita para obtener una imagen completa de la vida durante los tiempos bíblicos.El Diccionario de la Santa Biblia--una herramienta necesaria en la biblioteca de cada estudiante de la Biblia.
Diccionario de teorías narrativas: Cine, Televisión, Transmedia
by Lorenzo Vilches ManterolaUn diccionario enciclopédico de narrativas para consulta e investigación. <P><P>En la actualidad, los estudios narratológicos se han expandido con el aporte de otras disciplinas que incluyen la lingüística, la semiótica, la psicología o la comunicación. Un amplio espectro de estudios de teoría narrativa y narrativas de los medios ha servido de base para este Diccionario. <P><P>Las entradas del Diccionario presentan los términos clave, categorías y conceptos de las ciencias narrativas y su extensión a los medios a través de definiciones, explicaciones ampliadas y aportes críticos en forma de aproximaciones generales. <P>El objetivo práctico del Diccionario es también ofrecer un vasto campo de estudios teóricos y metodológicos en base a nomenclaturas, conceptos y categorías narrativas útiles para investigadores, docentes, estudiantes y profesionales de los medios. Se trata de una herramienta de consulta directa y fiable sobre teorías narrativas, modelos y tipologías de estructuras y funciones narrativas, así como paradigmas de lectura y recepción. <P><P>El lector interesado en los medios narrativos encontrará definiciones y aproximaciones a las teorías fundacionales y a sus principales autores, los análisis y teorías aplicadas a los movimientos y escuelas históricas del cine, la explicación de las relaciones entre la literatura y la ficción audiovisual, la definición de los diferentes formatos y géneros televisivos, las nuevas narrativas transmedia, así como las teorías sobre la recepción y los procesos de interpretación.
Diccionario expositivo de palabras del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento exhaustivo de Vine
by W. E. VineEsta obra le permite al estudiante con poco o mucho conocimiento del hebreo o del griego, estudiar el significado de las palabras bíblicas en su idioma original.
Diccionario incompleto de bioética
by Arnoldo KrausEl primer diccionario mexicano de bioética. ¿Debe tener límites el conocimiento? ¿Está usted de acuerdo con el concepto de muerte cerebral? ¿Cuándo piensa usted que empieza la vida de un ser humano? ¿Cómo se debería regular el avance tecnológico para evitar sus consecuencias negativas para el ser humano? Este es el primer diccionario mexicano de bioética y surge del deseo de ofrecer al público interesado un marco de referencia que incluya "la mayoría" de los términos relacionados con esta disciplina. Está en evolución porque los límites de su estudio no se han determinado con precisión y porque, a medida que se avanza en ciertos campos de la ciencia, emergen nuevos temas. Arnoldo Kraus y Ruy Pérez Tamayo presentan los conceptos más importantes y controvertidos que se discuten continuamente en relación con la bioética. Pero no sólo explican cada término sino en qué consiste el problema medular y los distintos puntos de vista que se han planteado. Aborto, clonación, confidencialidad, eutanasia, genoma humano, suicidio... están sencilla y brevemente explicados y algunos van acompañados de preguntas para poner al lector, sin rodeos, en el centro de la polémica. "En su sentido más amplio, la bioética se relaciona no sólo con la biología y con la ética sino con muchas otras áreas de la actividad humana, como la medicina, la ecología, la antropología, la economía, la filosofía, las leyes, la ciencia en general, la tecnología y el desarrollo social, entre otras más. Por esta razón nuestro diccionario podría haber sido mucho más amplio, pero entonces debería haberse llamado Diccionario de bioética y de otras cosas, y seguiría siendo incompleto." -Arnoldo Kraus y Ruy Pérez Tamayo.
Diccionario incompleto de la globalización
by Alcocer AlejandroUna guía, un diccionario, un marco de referencia. Marco de referencia que incluye términos relevantes relacionados con las ciencias económico-administrativas para contribuir a una discusión inteligente y constructiva sobre este fenómeno (el de la globalización) que determina el rumbo de los hombres y las naciones. En sus casi 500 entradas, el lector encontrará, entre muchas otras, referencias al libre mercado, la competitividad, la productividad, la competencia y la tecnología, la educación y la ciencia; al campo y los productos transgénicos, así como sobre la libertad, la soberanía, el agua como un derecho y bien público, la participación de las empresas privadas en la economía, la eficiencia y la efectividad, la planeación, los planes y programas, y el comercio internacional e interno.
Dichos! The Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings
by Joseph J. KeenanA language guide &“exploring nearly 300 old and new expressions, proverbs and folk wisdom&” from the author of Breaking Out of Beginner&’s Spanish (The Eagle). One of the most challenging—and entertaining—aspects of learning another language is the idiom. Those quirky phrases, steeped in metaphor and colorful cultural references, enliven conversation and make your cross-cultural communication familiar, fun, and meaningful. ¡Dichos! (Sayings) brings us a vibrant compendium of both age-old and brand-new expressions from across Latin America, compiled by the language enthusiast whose Breaking Out of Beginner&’s Spanish transformed thousands of readers&’ interactions with the Spanish language. ¡Dichos! is divided into thematic sections covering topics ranging from games and relaxation to politics, macho men, and Mondays. Spanish speakers can also use the book to identify the spot-on/best slangy English equivalent for a Spanish-language idiom. Packed with gems like La barba me huele a tigre, y yo mismo me tengo miedo (My beard smells of tiger, and I&’m even afraid of myself) and Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también (For everything bad, mezcal; for everything good, likewise), this book is the ultimate tool for taking your language skills to the next level as you navigate nuance with humor and linguistic agility.
Dichos! The Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings
by Joseph J. KeenanA language guide &“exploring nearly 300 old and new expressions, proverbs and folk wisdom&” from the author of Breaking Out of Beginner&’s Spanish (The Eagle). One of the most challenging—and entertaining—aspects of learning another language is the idiom. Those quirky phrases, steeped in metaphor and colorful cultural references, enliven conversation and make your cross-cultural communication familiar, fun, and meaningful. ¡Dichos! (Sayings) brings us a vibrant compendium of both age-old and brand-new expressions from across Latin America, compiled by the language enthusiast whose Breaking Out of Beginner&’s Spanish transformed thousands of readers&’ interactions with the Spanish language. ¡Dichos! is divided into thematic sections covering topics ranging from games and relaxation to politics, macho men, and Mondays. Spanish speakers can also use the book to identify the spot-on/best slangy English equivalent for a Spanish-language idiom. Packed with gems like La barba me huele a tigre, y yo mismo me tengo miedo (My beard smells of tiger, and I&’m even afraid of myself) and Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también (For everything bad, mezcal; for everything good, likewise), this book is the ultimate tool for taking your language skills to the next level as you navigate nuance with humor and linguistic agility.
Dickens and the Twentieth Century: Routledge Library Editions: Charles Dickens Volume 6 (Routledge Library Editions: Charles Dickens #Vol. 6)
by John & Gross & PearsonThe essays in this volume examine questions such as Dickens’ symbolism, his political attitudes, his psychological tensions and his artistry. They are also concerned with aspects of Dickens which have been neglected in recent years, such as his handling of plot, his heroes and heroines, his journalism, his religious view and his philistinism.
Dickens at Work: Routledge Library Editions: Charles Dickens Volume 1 (Routledge Library Editions: Charles Dickens #Vol. 1)
by John Butt & Kathleen TillotsonThis book marks a new departure in the study of Dickens. The authors make use of first-hand evidence of Dickens’ actual methods and conditions of work; much of this evidence is examined and co-ordinated here for the first time. It includes Dickens’ detailed manuscript notes for novels, with a complete transcript of these for every instalment and chapter of David Copperfield. Seven other books are chosen, so that the different stages of his career and different kinds of work are well represented. The volume illustrates what modes of planning Dickens evolved as best suited to his genius and to the demands of serial publication, monthly or weekly; how he responded to the events of the day; and how he yet managed to combine the freshness of this "periodical", almost journalistic approach with the art of the novel.
Dickens' Dreadful Almanac: A Terrible Event for Every Day of the Year
by Cate LudlowUnder the headings of 'Narrative of Law and Crime' and 'Narrative of Accident and Disaster' may be found an astonishing catalogue of terrible, grisly and most dreadful Victorian events. Fires and railway disasters abound; shipwrecks, floods and 'horrible affairs' leap from every page. Some of the crimes would surprise even the most ardent fan of crime fiction - it is doubtful that so many cases of such shocking violence and awful ingenuity have been collected together in one volume since. With a terrifying tale for every day of the year, Dickens' Dreadful Almanac will delight lovers of his work everywhere.
Dict Philos Terms Germ-Eng V1: Wörterbuch Philosophischer Fachbegriffe Englisch (Routledge Bilingual Specialist Dictionaries Ser.)
by Elmar Waibl X2013 Philip HerdinaAvailable on its own, or as part of a two-volume set, this German-English dictionary is the first comprehensive work in the field and an indispensible companion for students, academics, translators and linguists concerned with almost any area of philosophy.
Dictionary Of American History: From 1763 To The Present
by Peter ThompsonThis comprehensive reference covers the history of the United States from the period immediately preceding the American Revolution to the present day. In easy-to-understand language, the dictionary brings the people, places, and events in American history to life. It covers not only key political, diplomatic, and military events and developments but also economic, social, and cultural matters. More than 1,200 A-to-Z entries provide biographical data, explanations of essential terms, and outlines of battles and key legislation. Several thematic articles also examine important aspects of the period in question. For example, a user can easily access key facts about the Battle of Gettysburg, then refer to an in-depth article on the Civil War-its causes, its course, and its outcome. The dictionary is a clear and accessible resource for high school and college students, researchers, and general readers. With thorough cross-references, an extensive subject index, and a further reading list, the Dictionary of American History is a superb single- volume guide to the vital and colorful pageant of America's past. AMONG THE PEOPLE, TOPICS, AND EVENTS COVERED ARE: · Abortion Affirmative Action · Babe Ruth · The Bay of Pigs Invasion · The Bill of Rights · Benjamin Franklin · The Battle of Gettysburg · Brown v. Board of Education · The Confederacy · Alexander Hamilton · The Iran Hostage Crisis · Presidential Elections · Prohibition · The Stamp Act · The Trail of Tears · Harriet Tubman · The Wall Street Crash · Yellow Journalism. Peter Thompson has been the Sydney Mayer Lecturer in Early American History at Oxford University since January 1993. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania before spending four years as a lecturer in American history at Princeton University.
Dictionary Of Literary Terms And Literary Theory
by J. A. Cuddon M. A. R. HabibThe Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory is firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex and varied field of literary criticism. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most comprehensive and accessible work of its kind, and is invaluable for students, teachers and general readers alike.
Dictionary of Abbreviations
by Market House BooksAbbreviations are a part of everyday life and are becoming increasingly prevalent in the areas of banking, computers, and business. Compiled from the resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and a wide range of newspapers and journals, Dictionary of Abbreviations, Second Edition is the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to abbreviations available in paperback. Covering all the most important business, scientific, and technical abbreviations, as well as those in everyday use, the dictionary contains over 20,000 abbreviations and 36,000 definitions. Included here are acronyms (ROM, NATO), initialisms (OED, CFC), shortenings (Sun. for Sunday), symbols, and signs (K, HZ, and A4), as well as hybrid forms (A-bomb). Coverage is also international in scope, and graphic symbols such as proofreading marks, hallmarks, music, science, and weather symbols are all provided in a series of appendices. This new edition, containing 1,700 new headwords and senses, also provides the latest abbreviations for organizations, terms used in advertising, computers and the internet, medicine, and government.
Dictionary of Agriculture
by Alan StephensDictionary of Agriculture is now available in a new, completely-revised second edition: it now includes 6,500 main headwords--a wide range of terms relating to agriculture, horticulture, and veterinary science. Topics covered include: breeds of animals; varieties of crop plants; diseases; soils; fertilizers; agricultural methods (e.g., irrigation); crop sales; and commodity markets. The text also includes copious illustrations, charts, and tables. A comprehensive supplement includes charts and tables showing crop production, livestock, land classification, and other data useful to students and researchers in agriculture.
Dictionary of Allusions
by Martin H. ManserThis volume nearly doubles an earlier one limited to classical and biblical allusions, drawing as well from Shakespeare, Norse and other mythology, literary texts, historical events, and popular culture including film and television. In addition to explaining what people usually mean when they use the word or phrase and its origin or possible origins, the articles provide an example of its use, a guide for pronouncing any but common English words, and often cross-references to other articles. There is no bibliography. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)