Описание: Honoured with the 2017 AESLA Research Award of the Spanish Association of Applied Linguistics.Corpus linguistics on the move: Exploring and understanding English through corpora comprises fourteen contributions by leading scholars in the field of English corpus linguistics, covering areas of central concern in corpus research and corpus methodology. The topics examined in the different chapters include issues related to corpus compilation and annotation, perspectives from specialized corpora, and studies on grammatical and pragmatic aspects of English, all these examined through a broad range of corpora, both synchronic and diachronic, representing both EFL and different native varieties of English worldwide. The volume will be of primary interest to students and researchers working on English corpus linguistics, but is also likely to have a wider general appeal.Contributors are: Bas Aarts, Sian Alsop, Anita Auer, Jill Bowie, Eduardo Coto-Villalibre, Pieter de Haan, Johan Elsness, Moragh Gordon, Hilde Hasselgard, Turo Hiltunen, Magnus Huber, Marianne Hundt, Mikko Laitinen, Martti Makinen, Beatriz Mato-Miguez, Mike Olson, Antoinette Renouf, and Bianca Widlitzki.
Автор: Mendez Abel, Gonzalez-Espada Wilson Название: Searching for Habitable Worlds: An Introduction ISBN: 1681744007 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781681744001 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 5405.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: What does it take to consider a planet potentially habitable? If a planet is suitable for life, could life be present? Is life on other planets inevitable? Searching for Habitable Worlds answers these questions and provides both the general public and astronomy enthusiasts with a richly illustrated discussion of the most current knowledge regarding the search for extrasolar planets. Nearly everyone wants to know if we are alone in the universe. This book might not have the answers, but shows where we should look.This book is a fun and accessible book for everyone from middle schoolers to amateur astronomers of all ages. The use of non-technical language and abundant illustrations make this a quick read to inform everyone about the latest movement in the search for other planets that we might be able to inhabit. After a brief discussion on why humans are hard-wired to be curious, and to explore the unknown, the book describes what extrasolar planets are, how to detect them, and how to pin down potential targets. In addition, a data-driven list of the best candidates for habitability is profiled and the next generation of exoplanet-hunting scientific instruments and probes are identified.
Описание: This book is filled with inspiring examples of women who rose up, in spite of overwhelming odds, to take their chosen careers by storm. Throughout history, women have been shut out of the world of business. The women you meet in Breaking The Glass Ceiling overcame that inequity. As you will see, the women in this book have many talents but the one thing they share in common is having the guts, the grit, and the willingness to gamble their limited financial resources for a chance to bet against the odds and in favor of their own capabilities. The inspirational stories, lessons, and advice in this book can help you maximize your resources - your attitude, your time, your money, your skills, and your unique talents. Through their stories, you will be inspired to overcome your own odds and turn whatever cards you have been dealt into a winning hand. Purchasing and reading Breaking The Glass Ceiling is an investment in your own potential. Use this book to begin or enrich your library of inspirational stories about amazing women who refused to "fold" but decided to go "all in" and take the business world by storm.
Автор: Leahy Monica Mendez Название: 1001 Questions to Ask Before Having a Baby ISBN: 0989567702 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780989567701 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2682.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Raising a child is unpredictable, but it doesn't have to be a journey into the great unknown. Packed with fun and informative questions covering pregnancy through pre-school and beyond, 1001 Questions to Ask Before Having a Baby, by best selling author Monica Mendez Leahy, puts down the pacifier and tackles the concerns at the top of most parents' minds, including: -How will a baby change your relationship with your partner? -How much does it cost to care for a child? -What type of disciplinarian will you be? These and other thought-provoking inquiries provide foresight to the sticky situations that come with child rearing, and insight on how you can best handle these kiddie conundrums.
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