A comprehensive account of Appraisal Framework, an approach developed for analyzing language of evaluation, the linguistic realization of attitudes, judgments and emotion and the ways in which these evaluations are negotiated interpersonally. This book explains the linguistic theory and the applicat[...]

Historically, the integration of manufacturing methodologies into the office environment has proven to be problematic. This work presents modifications that can be deployed in offices, particularly those offices involved with global operations. It instructs managers on how they can improve operation[...]

Everyone knows music is big business, but do you really understand how ideas and inspiration become songs, products, downloads, concerts and careers? This textbook guides students to a full understanding of the processes that drive the music industries. More than just an expose or 'how to' guide, th[...]

The approach of this book which was de Mello's approach is to offer the reader freedom from both the daily grind of the workday world and to be deeply at peace with ourselves. Through the stories and prayers of Tony de Mello (and others), we realize that the scramble of life is already over: The ser[...]

Foo Fighters emerged from the morass of suicide and potent musical legacy that was Nirvana to establish themselves against all odds as one of the most popular rock bands in the world. Deflecting early critical disdain, Dave Grohl has single-handedly reinvented himself and cemented his place in the [...]

Denne boken gir deg svar på hvordan et røntgenapparat virker, hvordan kaktusen kan overleve i ørkenen, hvilken berømt bygning som ser ut som et seilskip og hvorfor jorden snurrer. Boken er delt inn i kategoriene planeten vår, menneskekroppen, historie, land og folk, moderne maskiner, planter, d[...]