Reading the Book of Nature in the Dutch Golden Age, 1575-1715

Reading the Book of Nature in the Dutch Golden Age, 1575-1715

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Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2010-10-25

Total Pages: 495

ISBN-13: 9004186719

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The conviction that Nature was God's second revelation played a crucial role in early modern Dutch culture. This book offers a fascinating account on how Dutch intellectuals contemplated, investigated, represented and collected natural objects, and how the notion of the 'Book of Nature' was transformed.


Bridging Transcultural Divides

Bridging Transcultural Divides

Author: Xianlin Song

Publisher: University of Adelaide Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1922064319

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"The impressive and stimulating essays in Bridging Transcultural Divides deal with the cultural and educational issues in the Australian context. (...) The books central message is that education for Asian students in Australia, and more broadly in the West, can no longer been seen as a one-way transfer of knowledge, but must be understood as a process of reciprocal learning in which both teachers and students are changed by the experience." - Prof. Tim Wright, University of Sheffield.


Investigating the Ordinary

Investigating the Ordinary

Author: Sarah E. Price

Publisher: University Press of Florida

Published: 2018-01-16

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 1683400437

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"Makes the case that the everyday should and does matter in archaeology. The content is fresh, the approaches are varied, and the case is convincing."--Adam King, editor of Archaeology in South Carolina: Exploring the Hidden Heritage of the Palmetto State Focusing on the daily concerns and routine events of people in the past, Investigating the Ordinary argues for a paradigm shift in the way southeastern archaeologists operate. Instead of dividing archaeological work by time periods or artifact types, the essays in this volume unite separate areas of research through the theme of the everyday. Ordinary activities studied here range from flint-knapping to ceremonial crafting, from subsistence to social gatherings, and from the Paleoindian period to the nineteenth century. Contributors demonstrate that attention to everyday life can help researchers avoid overemphasizing data and jargon and instead discover connections between the people of different eras. This approach will also inspire archaeologists with ways to engage the public with their work and with the deep history of the southeastern United States.


Trilingual 888 English Russian Arabic Illustrated Vocabulary Book

Trilingual 888 English Russian Arabic Illustrated Vocabulary Book

Author: Evelyn Nekrasova

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-06-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Dive into the vibrant world of language with the "Trilingual 888 English Russian Arabic Illustrated Vocabulary Book" This captivating educational masterpiece is not just a book, but a linguistic adventure that spans three languages - English, Russian and Arabic. Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing blend of words and images as you explore 888 carefully chosen vocabulary words. Each page is a gateway to a world of discovery, where charming illustrations breathe life into everyday scenarios - from bustling markets to serene landscapes, and from enchanting stories to the marvels of nature. This trilingual vocabulary book is more than just a learning tool - it's an immersive experience. The captivating visuals effortlessly guide readers across language barriers, making the process of learning words in multiple languages an exciting and engaging journey. With clear and concise word labels in English, Russian and Arabic, this book offers a seamless way to expand your vocabulary while reveling in the joy of language acquisition. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a curious learner, or a parent eager to introduce your child to the wonders of trilingualism, this book is an invaluable resource. Uncover the beauty of language diversity, foster a deeper understanding of different cultures, and embark on a trilingual quest that will leave you enriched and enlightened. The "Trilingual 888 English Russian Arabic Illustrated Vocabulary Book" is a testament to the joy of learning, and a must-have addition to any language lover's collection. Product Details: * 888 Trilingual basic words with pictures. * A total of 2,664 basic words (888 x 3). * 109 pages printed in black and white. * Includes Special Bonus: 10 Trilingual Word Search Puzzles. * Printed on bright white smooth paper. * Premium matte cover finish. * Large format 8.5" x 11.0" (215mm x 280mm) pages.


Integrating Engineering Education and Humanities for Global Intercultural Perspectives

Integrating Engineering Education and Humanities for Global Intercultural Perspectives

Author: Zhanna Anikina

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-05-06

Total Pages: 1170

ISBN-13: 3030474151

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This book presents papers from the International Conference on Integrating Engineering Education and Humanities for Global Intercultural Perspectives (IEEHGIP 2020), held on 25–27 March 2020. The conference brought together researchers and practitioners from various disciplines within engineering and humanities to offer a range of perspectives. Focusing on, but not limited to, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in Russian education the book will appeal to a wide academic audience seeking ways to initiate positive changes in education.


Historical Dictionary of the Berbers (Imazighen)

Historical Dictionary of the Berbers (Imazighen)

Author: Hsain Ilahiane

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-03-27

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 1442281820

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Berbers, also known as Imazighen, are the ancient inhabitants of North Africa, but rarely have they formed an actual kingdom or separate nation state. Ranging anywhere between 15-50 million, depending on how they are classified, the Berbers have influenced the culture and religion of Roman North Africa and played key roles in the spread of Islam and its culture in North Africa, Spain, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Taken together, these dynamics have over time converted to redefine the field of Berber identity and its socio-political representations and symbols, making it an even more important issue in the 21st century. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Berbers contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, places, events, institutions, and aspects of culture, society, economy, and politics. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Berbers.


The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

Author: Bianca C. Williams

Publisher: Duke University Press

Published: 2018-02-08

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 0822372134

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In The Pursuit of Happiness Bianca C. Williams traces the experiences of African American women as they travel to Jamaica, where they address the perils and disappointments of American racism by looking for intimacy, happiness, and a connection to their racial identities. Through their encounters with Jamaican online communities and their participation in trips organized by Girlfriend Tours International, the women construct notions of racial, sexual, and emotional belonging by forming relationships with Jamaican men and other "girlfriends." These relationships allow the women to exercise agency and find happiness in ways that resist the damaging intersections of racism and patriarchy in the United States. However, while the women require a spiritual and virtual connection to Jamaica in order to live happily in the United States, their notion of happiness relies on travel, which requires leveraging their national privilege as American citizens. Williams's theorization of "emotional transnationalism" and the construction of affect across diasporic distance attends to the connections between race, gender, and affect while highlighting how affective relationships mark nationalized and gendered power differentials within the African diaspora.


Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning

Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning

Author: Eli Hinkel

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-03-23

Total Pages: 1859

ISBN-13: 1135636451

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This landmark volume provides a broad-based, state-of-the-art overview of current knowledge and research into second language teaching and learning. Fifty-seven chapters are organized in eight thematic sections: *social contexts of second language learning; *research methodologies in second-language learning, acquisition, and teaching; *contributions of applied linguistics to the teaching and learning of second language skills; *second language processes and development; *teaching methods and curricula; *issues in second or foreign language testing and assessment; *identity, culture, and critical pedagogy in second language teaching and learning; and *important considerations in language planning and policies. The Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning is intended for researchers, practitioners, graduate students, and faculty in teacher education and applied linguistics programs; teachers; teacher trainers; teacher trainees; curriculum and material developers; and all other professionals in the field of second language teaching and learning.


Bikol Dictionary

Bikol Dictionary

Author: Malcolm W. Mintz

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2019-03-31

Total Pages: 810

ISBN-13: 0824878914

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The Bikol language of the Philippines, spoken in the southernmost peninsula of Luzon Island and extending into the island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate, is presented in this bilingual dictionary. An introduction explains the Bikol alphabet, orthographic representation (including policies adopted in writing Spanish and English loan words), foreign sounds in Bikol, and Bikol phonology. A section on the use of the dictionary outlines affixes, tenses, verbal and nonverbal stress, combined affix forms, the causative series "pa-," "mang-" and "pang-" series, "pang-" as a nominal, "maki-" and "paki-" series, "hing-" series, unintentional action, ability series, "magin," and plural nouns, verbs, and adjectives. The Bikol-English and English-Bikol dictionary sections follow.