This text provides an introduction to the field of cognitive linguistics. It explores the far-reaching implications of Eleanor Rosch's seminal work on categorization and prototype theory, extending the application of prototype theory from lexical semantics to morphology, syntax and phonology.[...]

Preface1. Death and Resurrection in Ancient Egyptian Society2. The Eternal Body: Mummification3. Provisioning the Dead4. Funerary Figurines: Servants for the Afterlife5. The Threshold of Eternity: Tombs, Cemeteries and Mortuary Cults6. Magic and Ritual for the Dead7. The Chest of Life: Coffins and S[...]

Macroeconomics has been thoroughly updated. A new chapter on growth and the world economy has been added and the coverage of growth theory has also been expanded. With one of the best electronic ancillary packages in the market, it will remain a leader.[...]

"Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities" brings together contributions from leading proponents of psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities, which offer key information on the nature and prevalence of psychological and mental health problems, the de[...]

Anger and aggression are prevalent problems among people with developmental disabilities and constitute primary reasons for them to be admitted and re-admitted to institutions. They are also a key reason for the prescribing of behaviour control and anti-psychotic medication to this client group. Sti[...]

Realism has played an important role in art history ever since the discovery of perspective. Here, John Russell Taylor delineates the artist's endeavor to re-create the smallest detail, from centuries before the invention of photography to the present day. This book has been published to complement [...]

Kernel methods provide a powerful and unified framework for pattern discovery, motivating algorithms that can act on general types of data (e.g. strings, vectors or text) and look for general types of relations (e.g. rankings, classifications, regressions, clusters). The application areas range from[...]

The second edition of this popular collection presents 28 specially commissioned essays by leading geographers from across the world, addressing questions about how and why the world has changed, is changing, and will continue to change. The volume provides students with a series of critical insight[...]

In recent years, British Museum curators have collaborated with scientists and medical experts to explore non-invasive imaging techniques and other scientific approaches to further study Egyptian mummies. Piecing together key biographical data and information, it has been possible for the first time[...]