The History Of English Literature: With An Outline Of The Origin And Growth Of The English Language: Illustrated By Extracts LEGARE STREET PR

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History of the Korean Language Cambridge University Press

Książki / Literatura obcojęzyczna

A History of the Korean Language is the first book on the subject ever published in English. It traces the origin, formation, and various historical stages through which the language has passed, from Old Korean through to the present day. Each chapter begins with an account of the historical and cultural background. A comprehensive list of the literature of each period is then provided and the textual record described, along with the script or scripts used to write it. Finally, each stage of the language is analyzed, offering new details supplementing what is known about its phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon. The extraordinary alphabetic materials of the 15th and 16th centuries are given special attention, and are used to shed light on earlier, pre-alphabetic periods.

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Carousel - the English-speaking world + CD... La Spiga Modern Languages

Język angielski>Cywilizacja i kultura

Carousel - the English-speaking world + CD audio to książka na poziomie A1-A2 przeznaczona dla młodzieży, przybliżająca specyfikę i kulturę krajów anglojęzycznego obszaru językowego poprzez szczegółowe, a zarazem dostosowane do poziomu uczniów prezentacje tematów związanych z historią, geografią, kulturą i sztuką tych krajów, a także stylem życia  ich mieszkańców. Dzięki różnorodności proponowanych ćwiczeń, książka pomaga w utrwaleniu poznanych struktur językowych oraz wzbogaceniu zasobu słownictwa. Celem książki jest również zachęcenie ucznia do uświadomienia sobie, że nauka języka obcego poszerza horyzonty nie tylko językowe, ale również kulturowe. W zestawie znajdują się strony przeznaczone do kserowania mogące stanowić uzupełnienie własnego portfolio kompetencji językowych , oraz płytka CD audio z materiałem do odsłuchu. Dodatkowo na końcu książki zamieszczony jest 24-stronicowy suplement Introduction to KET   - Tips and practice w postaci zestawu ćwiczeń zorientowanych na egzamin KET z praktycznymi poradami dotyczącymi przygotowania do egzaminu, a ponadto przykładowe ćwiczenia wzorowane na autentycznych pytaniach egzaminacyjnych  pozwalające na skuteczną ewaluację własnych umiejętności i kompetencji językowych. Książka opracowana w oparciu o kryteria Common European Framework Format 20x28,5cm, 104 strony + 24 strony suplementu W zestawie płytka CD audio Przykładowe strony z tej książki: Zakres tematów i rozdziałów: -Language -Geography and Location -The United Kingdom -London -Ireland -The Unites States of America -Canada -Australia -New Zealand -British Institutions -Institutions in the USA -Law and Order -Education -Transport -Industry and Trade -History of Britain -History of the United States -English Language -Literature -Tudor Theatres -The Origin of Music -The Irish Folk Tradition -The Traditions of Black Music -Rock'n-Roll -A Musical Revolution -The Rock Hall of Fame -Science and Technology -Hi-tech -Festivals -Food in Britain -On the Town -Sport -Entertainment -The Media -Homes and Houses -Families and Households -Women -The European UnionISBN 9788849303551 Wydawnictwo La Spiga Languages, 2008

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Forest Dynamics, Growth and Yield Springer, Berlin

Książki / Literatura obcojęzyczna

The aim of this book is to improve the understanding of forest dynamics and the sustainable management of forest ecosystems. How do tree crowns, trees or entire forest stands respond to thinning in the long term? What effect do tree species mixtures and multi-layering have on the productivity and stability of trees, stands or forest enterprises? How do tree and stand growth respond to stress factors such as climate change or air pollution? Furthermore, in the event that one has acquired knowledge about the effects of thinning, mixture and stress, how can one make that knowledge applicable to decision-making in forestry practice? The experimental designs, analytical methods, general relationships and models for answering questions of this kind are the focus of this book. Given the structures dealt with, which range from plant organs to the tree, stand and enterprise levels, and the processes analysed in a time frame of days or months to decades or even centuries, this book is directed at all readers interested in trees, forest stands and forest ecosystems. This work has been compiled for students, scientists, lecturers, forest planners, forest managers, and consultants.Endorsements: This book is the long expected summary of today s knowledge of forest growth and yield science. Comprising methods of growth and yield studies, growth and yield theories including their most recent developments, and examples, based on a plenty of long term experiments, this is not only an important textbook for students but as well a must for everybody dealing with or at least interested in forest growth and yield science. Hubert Sterba, BOKU University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria "Forest Dynamics, Growth and Yield" is an excellent treatise focusing on the complex and variable forest ecosystems in central Europe. Following on the success of his earlier works in the German language, Hans Pretzsch once again provides a highly readable and informative English textbook forstudents, scientists and practitioners alike. An impressive contribution to the international literature on domesticated ecosystems. Klaus von Gadow, Faculty of Forestry and Forest Ecology, University of Göttingen Forest Dynamics, Growth and Yield is one of the most significant texts on forest modelling and forest production research of our time. It is based on the rich source of experience from science and forestry practice in Central Europe and provides an excellent and comprehensive overview of forest production principles and contemporary modelling approaches. The book is an essential reference for students as well as research scientists. Jens Peter Skovsgaard, Professor of Silviculture and IUFRO Board Member, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences A tour de force of forest growth and yield by one of the world s leading growth and yield experts from the country that developed this branch of forest science. The history, production ecology, field study methodology and modelling of this fundamental aspect of forest management are presented in a densely illustrated and easy to read treatise. Empirically-based traditional approaches are linked to population ecology, but considered at the ecosystem level, recognizing the key roles of biological legacies, disturbance and the physical environmental determinants of tree growth and stand development. The linkage of traditional long term field trials and ecosystem-level modelling reflects the current trend in growth and yield science. This is a must read for silviculturists, environmentalists and all others interested in sustainable management of forests for multiple values. J. P. (Hamish) Kimmins, Professor Emeritus of Forest Ecology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Kurdish Reader. Modern Literature and Oral Texts in Kurmanji Harrassowitz

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The Kurdish Reader by Khanna Omarkhali comprises an exciting collection of texts in Kurmanji, the northern dialect of the Kurdish language. It is designed to help students with a basic knowledge of the Kurdish language to enhance their fluency by studying a variety of texts ranging from literary and folklore to non-narrative prose works.§The first part of the book focuses on the literary works, both prose and verse, from all parts of the Kurmanji speaking countries. Many of the texts were produced in Armenia where the dialect evolved its written tradition. This is the first collection incorporating material from this important literary and cultural heritage. As the first part of the book presents the development of written tradition, part two introduces the reader to a range of variants of Kurmanji from Turkey, Armenia, Russia, Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenia, and Khorasan, each conveying the richness of their forms. This part of the Reader is of interest for Kurdish Oral History Studies too for it consists of various recordings of historical information, based on the personal experience of the speakers. The Reader contains two Kurdish English glossaries and a grammar section. This constitutes a comprehensive outline of the subjects under study along with a fundamental description of the cornerstones of Kurmanji grammatical categories, and explanations of the main discrepancies between the local Kurmanji variants and the literary language with examples taken from the selections. Additionally, the book offers English translations of selected texts with an English Kurdish dictionary of linguistic terms.

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Dictionary of German Biography v 9 Saur Verlag KG

Historia

The Dictionary of German Biography is the English-language version of the renowned Deutsche Biographische Enzyklopädie. It is a unique and comprehensive work containing biographies of some 56,000 people from the German-speaking world: covering individuals from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and other regions where German is or was spoken. Chronologically, the dictionary's coverage stretches all the way from the time of Charlemagne to the present day and includes only individuals whose life and works have come to an end. The Dictionary of German Biography was produced by a team of outstanding scholars headed by Editors in Chief Walther Killy and Rudolf Vierhaus. An advisory board made up of experts in individual fields ensured that the same rigorous standards were observed for all subject areas. More than 500 leading academics from around the world contributed articles for the Dictionary. This commitment to high academic standards has already made the Dictionary a standard work in Germany. Completed between 1995 and 2003, the 10 volume German version of the Dictionary of German Biography and its supplementary volumes provide the latest information in a unique, compact format, covering all persons from A to Z. It is the obvious choice for people wanting biographical information from a vast number of areas. Each entry opens with a concise biographical summary allowing the user to place the relevant individual immediately. These summaries consist of the person's surname (with all its variations), first name, Pseudonyms, maiden names and wrongly attributed names (where applicable), title, occupation and dates and places of birth and death. The articles themselves outline the most important events in the person's life, including details of education, significant encounters, career, family and friendships, associations, achievements, prizes and honours. For those wishing to study an individual in greater depth, the entries also contain bibliographical references to further literature on that person. The Dictionary of German Biography also contains approximately 1,000 extensive articles written specifically for this edition and signed by recognized experts on particularly significant people. The Dictionary of German Biography provides a wealth of fascinating information. For many it is an endless source of delight simply to browse from one entry to the next. Of course, all the world-famous Germans can be found here. Political leaders whose influence effected the world well beyond the bounds of modern-day Germany, such as Charlemagne, Frederick the Great, Bismarck and Hitler, are all covered in depth as are outstanding names from the world of science, such as Kepler, Copernicus and Einstein. You can find detailed articles on the great philosophers Kant, Hegel and Nietzsche, the composers Bach, Mozart and Wagner, writers such as Goethe, Kafka and Brecht, inventors such as Diesel and captains of industry such as Thyssen, Daimler and Krupp. The Dictionary of German Biography also contains numerous entries for people who despite great achievements remained relatively unknown or have since been forgotten. There are entries for Adolf Dassler, founder of the company Adidas, and Oskar Schindler, for example. All individuals covered in the Dictionary of German Biography, whether household names, or virtually forgotten people of earlier times, have one thing in common: they left their mark on an era and helped shape later developments. They are people who have influenced the past and present. The Dictionary of German Biography not only gives the latest information on the people we remember, it brings the past to life. The individual biographies have been put together to form a comprehensive history of German-speaking Europe. The Dictionary will therefore be of great interest to anyone who is interested in German history, culture and biographies. It will also be of interest to those specializing in one of the many subject areas in which the individual people covered here were influential well beyond the German-speaking world.

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Economic Impacts Of Population Ageing In Japan Edward Elgar

Biznes

'This book should serve to guide future discussion about the relationship between population aging and its economic effects in Japan.'- Miki Arimori, Journal of Pension Economics and Finance'. . . a thorough and insightful analysis of the challenges posed by population ageing. Important to those interested in the future of Japan and the other industrialized countries of the world.'- Andrew Mason, East-West Center and University of Hawaii, US'This insightful book sets an economic policy agenda that can help guarantee the long-term viability of a society whose age structure is heavily weighted towards the old.'- Paul Demeny, Population Council, US'This book underscores the links between population ageing and all parts of the economy, not just the pension system . . . a timely and important contribution which will be of interest to Japan experts and those interested in population ageing issues worldwide.'- Michael Orszag, Watson Wyatt Worldwide, UK'. . . a book that will be of interest to policymakers in Southeast Asia and China, who in a few decades will confront the same challenges of demographic ageing now being dealt with in Japan.'- Robert Holzmann, The World Bank'The analysis in this book provides guidance to policymakers elsewhere who will face rapidly ageing populations, as well as evidence that this great challenge can be met.'- Warren R. McGillivray, International Social Security Association'This important work examines the economic situation in a country where population ageing is proceeding faster and further than in any other country in history and does so using a simulation model that contains more detailed modules on pensions, health, and long-term care than other models do.'- Charles Horioka, Osaka University, Japan'This book makes a valuable contribution to the literature on the economics of population ageing. It will be useful reading for those working in the areas of population economics, public economics, and demographic change.'- William A. Jackson, University of York, UKWhilst all of the major industrialized countries are currently experiencing population ageing, Japan is at the forefront of this demographic trend. This important new book explores the serious economic and social challenges that a rapidly ageing Japanese economy will have to overcome in the first half of the 21st century. Following a comprehensive review of the economics of ageing both in general and in Japan, the authors present a range of future scenarios produced using an integrated economic-demographic model. This unique model integrates demography and the macro-economy, paying special attention to pensions, health care, and long-term care. The results reveal that, even if future demographic trends are more favourable than predicted, Japan will still experience a slowdown of economic growth, reduced savings, and rising costs of pensions, health care and long-term care. However, with appropriate policy measures and rapid implementation, the authors believe that a situation in which both young and old continue to experience long-term improvements in well-being remains possible.This book is arguably the best available English language survey on the economic implications of population trends in Japan. It will be widely read by researchers of economics, demography, public policy and public finance, and will also provide useful supplemental reading for graduate or upper undergraduate courses in economics, social policy, and Asian studies.

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