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Author
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"American Studies has long been a welcoming home for adventurous intellectuals. Whether blurring disciplines or fighting for social justice, students of the field have generated new ways of understanding the culture and politics of the United States in a global context. But what happens when these innovations become widely adopted? Can a shared set of "rules" become a springboard to creativity? Ideal for classroom use, American Studies: A User's Guide...
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Publisher
Auckland University Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
An excellent tool for students of New Zealand's Maori language, this pocket guide contains more than 4,000 entries in both its English and Maori sections. With a useful pronunciation guide and helpful information on parts of speech, it will be of relevance to linguists, anthropologists, researchers, and academics interested in Pacific Oceanic cultures and history.--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
Auckland University Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Compiled by a renowned linguist and expert in New Zealand's Maori language, this dictionary was designed as a comprehensive finder list. Incorporating words from leading dictionaries from the colonial periods as well as contemporary Maori words, this handy introduction to the language includes more than 15,000 headwords--each of which may have several Maori equivalents. First published in 1981, this updated edition offers an authoritative snapshot...
Author
Language
English
Description
A little creative ingenuity and willingness to experiment are all it takes to break out of the confines of routine and inject a little variety into your classroom. The games in this book are designed to be adaptable to different levels of study of English Literature. Some are more likely to appeal more to 'A' level students than to undergraduates, and vice versa. They draw on a common stock of materials that can be bought and adapted at little cost,...
Author
Publisher
Auckland University Press
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
This anthology reproduces full-length news articles, letters, advertisements, and obituaries from 19th-century Maori-language newspapers alongside their English-language translations. An excellent resource for students of the Maori language and culture, Polynesian anthropology and sociology, and New Zealand's colonial history, this collection represents a range of views and experiences of the social, cultural, and political concerns of an indigenous...
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Formats
Description
"You may recognize the distinct sound of the German language when you hear it-but that's not enough if you're planning a trip to a German-speaking country, is it? What if you want to get a head start for your first language class? Wouldn't it be nice to be able to talk to Grandpa on the phone-in his native tongue? With this ideal pocket-sized primer, now you can do all of these things! Learn German in a Hurry teaches you all you need, and offers you:...
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Formats
Description
Is your Spanish vocabulary limited to "Hola" and "Adios"? Don't know the difference between "pero" and "para"? Whether you are traveling to a Spanish-speaking country or just want a jumpstart to learning Spanish for a class, you need to learn how to "hablar espanol"—and fast! Learn Spanish in a Hurry is your ideal pocket-sized primer to learning this essential language, with such quick lessons as 'Basic survival Spanish'; grammar exercises
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Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Sure, you can blurt out "Merci!" and "Oui! Oui!" and "Garcon!" as well as the next tourist, but in truth your French lacks a certain je ne sais quoi. That just won't do if you're touring the City of Light or sunning in Tahiti or ordering a la carte in a Montreal cafe. Whether you're traveling to a French-speaking country or learning French for business, this pocket-sized primer is your passeport to one of the world's most beautiful-and useful-languages....
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Formats
Description
You know how to order your favorite ravioli or vino—but that can only get you so far. If you are planning to travel to an Italian-speaking country or want a jumpstart on how to parlarle for a class, Learn Italian in a Hurry is your ideal pocket-sized primer to learning this beautiful language, with sections on:
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Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
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Description
¿Dónde está la estación de trenes?
Dov'è la stazione?
Où est la gare?
Wo ist der Bahnhof?
There's too much to see as you travel through Europe to waste time being lost in translation. Add The Everything European Travel Phrase Book to your e-library and you'll never be at a loss for the right words again. Whether you're looking for the train station or ordering your dinner,...
Dov'è la stazione?
Où est la gare?
Wo ist der Bahnhof?
There's too much to see as you travel through Europe to waste time being lost in translation. Add The Everything European Travel Phrase Book to your e-library and you'll never be at a loss for the right words again. Whether you're looking for the train station or ordering your dinner,...
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Language
English
Description
"More than just fixing what ails them, many therapists today seek to help clients achieve personal and professional goals and navigate life changes successfully-a variety of practice called life coaching. This book offers a complete strategy professionals can use to incorporate life coaching into their practices. Becoming a Life Coach compares the role of the therapist to that of the life coach; the role of the patient to that of the client; the...
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Language
English
Description
"1 Enoch was an important and popular text in ancient Judaism, well attested among the manuscripts at Qumran, and a key piece of the puzzle of Jewish origins. George W. E. Nickelsburg and James C. VanderKam have now revised their translation in conjunction with their publication of the complete two volumes on 1 Enoch in the Hermeneia commentary series. This is the only English translation of 1 Enoch that takes into consideration all of the textual...
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Language
English
Description
On Teaching Science is a short, practical guide to key principles and strategies that will help students learn in any subject at any level, but with special focus on the so-called STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Based on a popular workshop developed by the author, the book begins with brief introductions to the nature of teaching and the nature of science, then consists of four major sections: the "one key to student...
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Language
English
Description
"Fethullah Glen is a Turkish intellectual, scholar, and activist whose influence over a new Islamic intellectual, social, and spiritual revival is revealed in this insightful book. Readers will gain a fuller understanding of where Glen stands on issues of inherent human value and dignity, freedom of thought, education and taking responsibility for creating society and the world. In addition, readers will also see how different perspectives across...
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Language
English
Description
"Addressing the sociological, cultural, and religious aspects of the Glen movement, this insider?s look also explores the failure experienced by many other Islamic movements that attempted to combine traditional values with the modern world. The influence Fethullah Glen has had on secularist Turkey is also examined."--
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Language
English
Description
Exploring the response and contributions of Muslims and Turkish Muslims to globalization, including areas such as, democratization, scientific revolution, changing gender roles, and religious diversity, this study identifies the common values and visions of peace Muslims share. This study places specific analysis on the Glen movement, a growing approach to the reunification of faith and reason with hopes for a peaceful coexistence between liberal...
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Language
English
Description
"This collection of articles by artists, philosophers, psychologists, and social scientists explores the Sufi tradition and its best-known teacher, Rumi, a 13th-century poet, jurist, and philosopher. Setting aside the standard account of Rumi as a poet of mystic love, these contributors view his writings in a historical context, investigating Sufism's ties to Islam and the teachings of the Prophet Mohammad and tracing Rumi's influence on Persian and...
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