Many words and expressions are viewed as 'taboo', such as those used to describe sex, our bodies and their functions, and those used to insult other people. This 2006 book provides a fascinating insight into taboo language and its role in everyday life. It looks at the ways we use language to be pol[...]
"Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti" fills a large void in the literature on birdwatching and the environment in these tropical countries. The first comprehensive field guide devoted to Hispaniola's birds, it provides detailed accounts for more than 300 species, including thirty-one endemic s[...]
Interested in discovering how language works? Daunted by the prospect of studying linguistics at university? "The English Language and Linguistics Companion "is a tool-kit for the novice linguist. Integrating study skills with substantive coverage," "it offers an innovative approach to the study of [...]
Fully illustrated, easy to use, and completely up-to-date, "Birds of the West Indies" is the only field guide that covers all of the bird species known to occur in the region--including migrants and infrequently occurring forms. Each species is represented by a full description that includes identif[...]
Draamakompassi kuvaa miten käytännössä kehitetään draamatyöskentelyä alkuideasta toteutukseen. Se antaa koordinaatit draamaprosessin suunnitteluun, opastusta käytännön työskentelyyn sekä näkökulmia arviointiin. Kirjan avulla teet tutkimusmatkan erilaisiin menetelmiin, joilla draamaty�[...]