This newly revised edition is both a lively introduction and practical guide to the main concepts and challenges of intercultural communication. Grounded in interactional sociolinguistics and discourse analysis, this work integrates theoretical principles and methodological advice, presenting studen[...]
Security Smarts for the Self-Guided IT Professional "An extraordinarily thorough and sophisticated explanation of why you need to measure the effectiveness of your security program and how to do it. A must-have for any quality security program!" --Dave Cullinane, CISSP, CISO & VP, Global Fraud, Risk[...]
Technological advances in the electronics industry have made it difficult to access test nodes. New testing methods are needed and increasingly emphasis is placed on the development of such methods. This book provides an introduction to these and other testing techniques.[...]
In this book, David B. Wong defends an ambitious and important new version of moral relativism. He does not espouse the type of relativism that says anything goes, but he does start with a relativist stance against alternative theories such that there need not be only one universal truth. Wong propo[...]
The updated fourth edition of this comprehensive, highly respected reference covers all you need to know about obstetric anesthesia - from basic science to various anesthesia techniques to complications. The editorial team of leading authorities in the field now features Drs. Linda S. Polley, Lawren[...]
Town Mouse and Country Mouse are good friends despite having very different lives.
Introduces a powerful new approach to financial risk modeling with proven strategies for its real-world applications The 2008 credit crisis did much to debunk the much touted powers of Value at Risk (VaR) as a risk metric. Unlike most authors on VaR who focus on what it can do, in this book the aut[...]
Explains the basic principles of feng shui, including how to evaluate the internal and external environments, how to set up a geomantic chart and relate that to a floor plan, and how to plan and choose a dwelling, furniture, and space.[...]
From Lotus root crisps, Taiwanese popcorn chicken with basil and Baked pork buns to Crispy aromatic duck, Chilli barbecued Dover sole and Singapore noodles, "A. Wong - The Cookbook" offers a host of new and exciting authentic Chinese recipes. Andrew Wong's philosophy is simple: maintain the fund[...]
Longlisted for the Baileys Women's Fiction Prize. A special edition of The Life of a Banana as part of The Legend Press Collection, celebrating 10 years of publishing.[...]
'a gorgeous cookbook filled with passion and soul' - Ken Hom From Lotus root crisps, Taiwanese popcorn chicken with basil and Baked pork buns to Crispy aromatic duck, Chilli barbecued five-spiced Dover sole and Singapore noodles, A. Wong - The Cookbook offers a host of new and exciting authentic Ch[...]
Consumed by secrets, violence and confusing family relations, Xing Li tries to find hope wherever she can. In order to find her own identity, she must first discover what it means to be both Chinese and British.[...]
Higher education is a high stakes process involving engagement with curricula and often entails coping with the onslaught of assessments and examinations. This process creates a level of intensity that impacts on the student experience in higher education. It is, therefore, important to consider not[...]
With 25 essays that embrace a wide spectrum of topics and perspectives including intertextuality, transnationality, gender representation, repetition, the use of music, color, and sound, depiction of time and space in human affairs, and Wong's highly original portrayal of violence, A Companion to Wo[...]
Taken together, the Diamond Sutra and the Sutra of Hui-Neng present the central teachings of Zen and are essential reading for all students of Buddhism. The Diamond Sutra, composed in India in the fourth century CE, is one of the most treasured works of Buddhist literature. The Sutra of Hui-Neng, al[...]