Автор: Danesi, Ph.D., Marcel Название: Complete Italian Grammar Review ISBN: 0764134620 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764134623 Издательство: Simon&Schuster UK Рейтинг: Цена: 2226.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Part of a series of grammar review books, this book presents an overview of grammatical terms, parts of speech, and how they work together in the Italian language. It presents the basics of Italian pronunciation, spelling, and sentence structure. It also covers the verb tenses and moods, nouns, adjectives, prepositions, and adverbs.
Описание: This book shows how language can be used strategically to manipulate beliefs. From Machiavelli to P. T. Barnum to Donald Trump, many have perfected the art of strategically using language to gain the upper hand, set a tone, change the subject, or influence people's beliefs and behaviors. Language--both words themselves and rhetorical tactics such as metaphor, irony, slang, and humor--can effectively manipulate the minds of the listener. In this book, Marcel Danesi, a renowned linguistic anthropologist and semiotician, looks at language that is used not to present arguments logically or rationally, but to "move" audiences in order to gain their confidence and build consensus. He demonstrates that through language techniques communicators can not only sway opinions but also shape listeners' very perception of reality. He assesses how the communicative environment in which the art of the lie unfolds--such as on social media or in emotionally-charged gatherings--impacts the results. Danesi also investigates why lies are often accepted as valid. Artful lying fits in with an Internet society that is largely disinterested in what is true and what is false and in which attention is often given to speech that is entertaining or persuasive. Have we become immune to lies because of a social media discourse shaped by untruths? In an electronic age where facts are deemed irrelevant and conspiracies are accorded as much credibility as truths, this book discusses the implications of lying and language for the future of belief, ethics, and American democracy itself.
Автор: Danesi Marcel Название: Concise Dictionary of Popular Culture ISBN: 1442253118 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781442253117 Издательство: NBN International Рейтинг: Цена: 20064.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In this user-friendly dictionary of popular culture, over 800 A-to-Z entries provide historical information, definitions, and brief commentaries about the theories, media forms, fads, celebrities and icons, genres, and commonly-used terms relevant to the study of popular culture. Includes cross-references and a thematic table of contents.
Автор: Danesi, Marcel Название: Italian verb workbook ISBN: 0764130242 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764130243 Издательство: Ingram Рейтинг: Цена: 2539.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Here is a fine new, user-friendly supplementary language worktext for students enrolled in high school and college-level Italian courses, as well as for those who know some Italian but want to work independently to improve their knowledge of Italian verbs. The book is divided into five main sections: verbs' present indicative tenses; their past indicative tenses; future and conditional tenses; subjunctive tenses, and the imperative and other tenses. Verbs are presented with fundamental conjugation information, illustrative dialogues, and additional learning features that include crossword puzzles, tips and notes on verb usage, and a review chapter that concludes each of the book's five sections. The book is filled with exercises designed to improve students' fluency in speaking, writing, and comprehending Italian. The type is set in two colors.
Описание: An Anthropology of Puzzles argues that the human brain is a "puzzling organ" which allows humans to literally solve their own problems of existence through puzzle format. Noting the presence of puzzles everywhere in everyday life, Marcel Danesi looks at puzzles in society since the dawn of history, showing how their presence has guided large sections of human history, from discoveries in mathematics to disquisitions in philosophy. Danesi examines the cognitive processes that are involved in puzzle making and solving, and connects them to the actual physical manifestations of classic puzzles. Building on a concept of puzzles as based on Jungian archetypes, such as the river crossing image, the path metaphor, and the journey, Danesi suggests this could be one way to understand the public fascination with puzzles. As well as drawing on underlying mental archetypes, the act of solving puzzles also provides an outlet to move beyond biological evolution, and Danesi shows that puzzles could be the product of the same basic neural mechanism that produces language and culture. Finally, Danesi explores how understanding puzzles can be a new way of understanding our human culture.
Описание: Lewis Carroll is known mainly for his childrens novels and poems. Throughout these ingenious works he interspersed riddles, math and logic games, and a host of other puzzles, reflecting his interest in the ludic (playful) imagination. It is not widely known that Carroll is one of the greatest puzzle makers of history, composing them not only for children, but also for adults in magazines, periodicals, and books. One of his puzzle masterpieces is the so-called doublet puzzle, which he wrote for Vanity Fair, and is still one of the most loved wordplay games to this day. There have been various anthologies of Carrolls puzzles in recent decades, but virtually no study of their importance as part of a unique "puzzle art" exists. This book aims to examine this art as it manifests itself in Carrolls many puzzle creations, both within his novels, and in his many other writings. It dissects the blend of logic and imagination that he employs in creating riddles, anagrams, acrostics, math puzzles, logic games, and a host of other puzzle genres -- all of which are discussed in the book. The main theme is that Carrolls literary writings cannot be truly grasped without taking into account his puzzle art.
Описание: The go-to introductory guide to semiotic theory and practice, this second edition features a new chapter on semiotics in the digital age and sheds light on how we grasp for meaning in the modern world.
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Автор: Colaneri John, Luciani Vincent, Danesi Marcel Название: 501 Italian Verbs ISBN: 1506260667 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781506260662 Издательство: Kaplan & Barrons Цена: 3133.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: The original and most trusted verb book in the market with over 50 years of proven excellence Barron's 501 Italian Verbs provides students, travelers, and adult learners with fingertip access to the 501 most common and useful Italian verbs in all 15 tenses and moods. Fluency in Italian begins with a knowledge of correct verb formation and usage. Having a quick reference guide such as this classic book is an absolute essential for those learning the language or those who just need a quick refresher. The authors provide clear, easy-to-follow instruction along with synonyms, antonyms and idiomatic expressions. Each verb is listed alphabetically in chart form--one verb per page along with its English translation. Highlights of this brand new edition include: - One verb per page conjugated in all 15 tenses and moods - Synonyms, antonyms and idiomatic phrases for each verb - The 55 most essential Italian verbs highlighted and used in context - More than 1,500 additional regular verbs conjugated like the book's 501 model verbs - Passive and active voice formations - Even more entries in the English-Italian verb index covering impersonal verbs, weather expressions, and more - Four online quizzes to reinforce verb conjugations and usage Key Selling Points NEW TO FIFTH EDITION: - NEW online activity center including online quizzes with automated grading and answers. - NEW Streamlined instructions - NEW Sleek design to improve clarity and make more learner-friendly - Even more entries in the English-Italian verb index
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