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Four Words for Friend: Why Using More Than One Language Matters Now More Than Ever

Yale University Press, 2019

A compelling argument about the importance of using more than one language in today’s world

In a world that has English as its global language and rapidly advancing translation technology, it’s easy to assume that the need to use more than one language will diminish—but Marek Kohn argues...

Our War Paint Is Writers' Ink: Anishinaabe Literary Transnationalism (SUNY series, Native Traces)

SUNY Press, 2018

The first word of Anishinaabemowin my father ever taught me was “miigwech”—“thank you”—because it is the most important. I have had many opportunities to use the word over the course of writ ing this book, but I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time to say it once...

Venture Work: Employees in Thinly Capitalized Firms

Palgrave Macmillan, 2019

This book contributes to the ongoing discussion around so-called precarious or venture work, as the proportion of those employed by start-ups and thinly-capitalized firms continues to grow. Filling a gap in literature, the author explores the relationship between venture co-workers and examines how they cope with economic...

Basic Theory (De Gruyter Reference)

De Gruyter, 2019

Fractional calculus (FC) originated in 1695, nearly at the same time as conventional calculus. However, FC attracted limited attention and remained a pure mathematical exercise, in spite of the contributions of important mathematicians, physicists and engineers. FC had a rapid development during the last few decades, both in...

LGBTI Asylum Seekers and Refugees from a Legal and Political Perspective: Persecution, Asylum and Integration

Springer, 2019

This book addresses the ‘three moments’ in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) asylum seekers’ and refugees’ efforts to secure protection: The reasons for their flight, the Refugee Status Determination process, and their integration into the host community once they are recognized refugee...

Epidemiology and Biostatistics: Practice Problem Workbook

Springer, 2018

This workbook is designed to teach the major fundamental concepts in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and clinical research design alongside the textbook "Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2nd Edition". It is written in concise and organized fashion with many examples to illustrate the concepts deriving from a collection of written materials...

Methods in Rhizosphere Biology Research

Springer, 2019

This book compiles various methodologies used in understanding interactions within the rhizosphere. An in-depth understanding of the rhizosphere is essential to developing successful strategies for future sustainable agriculture. The book summarizes methods and techniques used to study the mechanisms involved in mutualistic symbioses and...

The Cambridge Companion to Roman Comedy (Cambridge Companions to Literature)

Cambridge University Press, 2019

The Cambridge Companion to Roman Comedy provides a comprehensive critical introduction to Roman comedy and its reception through more than twenty accessible and up-to-date chapters by leading international scholars. This book defines the fundamentals of Roman comedy by examining its literary and comic technique as well as its stagecraft and...

Augmented Communication: The Effect of Digital Devices on Face-to-Face Interactions

Palgrave Pivot, 2019

This book explores the ways in which handheld networked devices can be used to enhance and augment interpersonal communication. The author examines in depth how the addition of visual and multimodal input, access to online search engines and the inclusion of participants from distant geographical locations (either synchronously or...

The Nature of Revolution: Art and Politics under the Khmer Rouge

University of Georgia Press, 2019

The Nature of Revolution provides the first account of art and politics under the brutal Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. James A. Tyner repositions Khmer Rouge artworks within their proper political and economic context: the materialization of a political organization in an era of anticolonial and decolonization movements....

Riots I Have Known

Simon & Schuster, 2019

“Dark, daring, and laugh-out-loud hilarious, Riots I Have Known is one of the smartest—and best—novels of the year.”—NPR

“Chapman establishes himself as a master of wit, satire, and heart.”—Apple Books

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The Global Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender LGBTQ History: 3 Volume set (The Global Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender History)

Charles Scribner's Sons, 2019

A three-volume set, The Global Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (Charles Scribner's Sons) will provide a global view of the history of LGBTQ, covering significant figures and events worldwide. Wide-ranging in scope, this encyclopedia complements courses in a variety of disciplines, including history,...

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