موضوعات
آموزش و پرورش
ادبیات و زبان
پزشکی، دندانپزشکی و داروسازی
تاریخ و جغرافیا
داستان و رمان
دیگر
دین و فلسفه
روانشناسی
ریاضیات و آمار
سلامتی، تناسب اندام و رژیم غذایی
شیمی و پلیمر
علوم اجتماعی و حقوق
علوم زیستی و بیوتکنولوژی
فیزیک و نجوم
کامپیوتر و اینترنت
کتابهای کودکان و داستان
کسب و کار و اقتصاد
کشاورزی و دامپزشکی و غذا
معماری
مهندسی و فناوری
هنر و تئاتر
محصولات
The Postcolonial Jane Austen (Postcolonial Literatures) - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: This volume offers a unique contribution to both postcolonial studies and Austen scholarship by: * examining the texts to illumine nineteenth century attitudes to colonialism and the expanding Empire* revealing a new range of interpretations of Austen's work, each shaped by the critic's particular context* exploring the ways in which the study of Austen's novels raises fresh issues for post-colonial criticism. Bringing together work by highly-respected critics from four continents and a range of disciplines, this newly paperbacked volume allows sometimes surprising and always fascinating new insights into some of the most frequently studied - and best loved - novels in the English language.
Television Today and Tomorrow: It Won't Be What You Think - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: In recent years, the media has been awash in exuberant tales of the arrival of the information superhighway, when television will explode with exciting possibilities, offering some 500 channels as well as a marriage of TV and computer that will provide, on command, access to the latest movies, magazines, newspapers, books, sports events, stock exchange figures, your bank account, and much, much more. And the major TV networks, pundits add, will be doomed to extinction by this revolution in cable, computers, and fiber optics. But in Television Today and Tomorrow, Gene Jankowski--former President and Chairman of the CBS Broadcast Group--and David Fuchs--also a former top executive at CBS--tell a different story. They predict a bumpy road ahead for the information superhighway, and the major networks, they say, are abundantly healthy and will remain so well into the next century. The information superhighway, Jankowski and Fuchs admit, will dramatically increase the distribution channels, but it will have little impact on the amount of programming created--and this may spell disaster. The authors show how the networks began as a way to provide programs to local stations (who could not afford to produce their own), who in turn provided the distribution that gave networks access to mass audiences and ultimately large advertising dollars. They then offer us an inside look at television production--showing us, for instance, a veteran scriptwriter putting together a breakfast table scene for "Cloud Nine"--to underscore how much effort goes into producing just two minutes of primetime programming. They reveal that the present 20 channels require some 20,000 hours of programming each year, which is more than all the Broadway plays produced in this century, and they conclude that without a dramatic increase in programming (which won't happen if only because of the very finite supply of talent), the superhighway will be jammed bumper-to-bumper with reruns, old movies, and inexpensive programming aimed at tightly focused audiences ("narrowcasting" as opposed to "broadcasting"). This is hardly the bonanza the pundits have promised. The authors point out that the media blitz about the new technology has hardly focused on programming, or on funding, or on what needs these 500 channels will fill. The major networks, on the other hand, will remain the only means of reaching the whole country, and the only channels that offer a full schedule of current, live, and original programs, free of charge. And thus they will continue to attract most of the audience of TV viewers. The real loser in the cable revolution, the authors contend, is PBS, whose role as an alternative to network TV has been usurped by cable stations such as The Discovery Channel and Nickelodeon. This is a brass tacks look at television with an eye on the bottom line by two men who boast over sixty years of experience in the medium. If you want to understand television in America, where it came from and where it is going, you will need to read this book.
The Social Science Jargon Buster: The Key Terms You Need to Know - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: The Social Science Jargon Buster tackles the most confusing concepts in the social sciences in an easy-to-understand, erudite, and witty way. Zina O’Leary brings impressive clarity and insight to even the most complex terms. This practical, down-to-earth dictionary helps students new to the social sciences gain a thorough understanding of the key terms. Each entry includes a concise core definition, a more detailed explanation, and an introduction to the associated debates and controversies. In addition, the book includes a useful outline of the practical application of each term, as well as a list of key figures and recommendations for further reading.
The Negotiation Fieldbook, Second Edition: Simple Strategies to Help You Negotiate Everything - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: The classic guide to collaborative negotiation--updated for today's ultracompetitive environment "We negotiate every day--in school, in business, in politics, in everything we do. Every time I want to influence someone or deal with someone who wants to influence me, I am negotiating. For that world, this is perhaps the most useful book you will ever find." -- Roger Fisher, bestselling coauthor of Getting to Yes The definitive practical guide to the art of negotiating, this revised and expanded edition of The Negotiation Fieldbook details topics other books don't even touch upon. It helps you steer a negotiation first to collaboration and then to agreement--a much more effective tactic than "dominating" the process. Filled with quizzes to reinforce what you’ve learned, The Negotiation Fieldbook is a complete package with everything you need to enter negotiations with skill and confidence--and create a win-win situation for all. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Analysis of different negotiation styles and situations The fundamentals of ethical negotiating Important breakthroughs in negotiation psychology Conducting negotiations on behalf of others
Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: Introduction“Beats 100 Speeches and 9 SermonsThrowed In”In early 1929, two organizers for the American Communist Party’s recentlyestablished National Textile Worker’s Union (NTWU) journeyed southby motorcycle to investigate the potential for beginning organizing workamong textile workers in the Piedmont region (Draper 9). 1 Various inqui-ries eventually led one of these organizers, Fred Beal, to try his luck inGastonia, North Carolina, which had been described to him as key to orga-nizing the South. 2 Beal arrived in Gastonia in mid-March and, at the LorayMill, the largest in the region, “succeeded in winning over a single, localmill worker. They cautiously decided to set up a secret union local andbegin by taking in a few members only” (Draper 10). In a chain of eventswhose rapidity and magnitude took Beal by surprise, workers at the Loraymill became embroiled in a Communist-led strike that would eventuallyfocus national and even international attention on Gastonia. After Bealhad left Gastonia, the initial union inductee was fired for his organizingactivities. Several other firings followed. When Beal returned, union mem-bers—“far more militant than Beal” (Draper 11)—pushed for a factorywalkout. When the mill fired additional workers the following week, thestrike ensued. Although very few workers had actually joined the union,“a large majority of Loray’s 2,200 workers [. . . ] walked out,” protestingnot only these firings, but also their own growing frustrations about workconditions (Draper 11). They succeeded in bringing production almost toa standstill, but only for a few days.
Thou and You in Early Modern English Dialogues: Trials, Depositions, and Drama Comedy - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: This book is a corpus-based study examining thou and you in three speech-related genres from 1560–1760, a crucial period in the history of second person singular pronouns, spanning the time from when you became dominant to when thou became all but obsolete. The study embraces the fields of corpus linguistics, historical pragmatics, and historical sociolinguistics. Using data drawn from the recently released A Corpus of English Dialogues 1560–1760 and manuscript material, the aim is to ascertain which extra-linguistic and linguistic factors highlighted by previous research appear particularly relevant in the selection and relative distribution of thou and you. Previous research on thou and you has tended to concentrate on Drama and/or been primarily qualitative in nature. Depositions in particular have hitherto received very little attention. This book is intended to help fill a gap in the literature by presenting an in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis of pronoun usage in Trials, Depositions, and, for comparative purposes, Drama Comedy.
What is a p-value anyway? 34 Stories to Help You Actually Understand Statistics - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: What is a p-value Anyway? offers a fun introduction to the fundamental principles of statistics, presenting the essential concepts in thirty-four brief, enjoyable stories. Drawing on his experience as a medical researcher, Vickers blends insightful explanations and humor, with minimal math, to help readers understand and interpret the statistics they read every day. Describing data; Data distributions; Variation of study results: confidence intervals; Hypothesis testing; Regression and decision making; Some common statistical errors, and what they teach us For all readers interested in statistics.
Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Co-op,Condo, or Townhouse - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: What should a prospective homeowner consider when shopping for a co-op, condominium, or townhouse? Finances, availability, and lifestyle considerations are only parts of the equation, and it's important to think about all the factors before making a decision. This book is a comprehensive yet accessible guide to the particular challenges and benefits to buying, owning, and living in these homes, and gives readers the vital information they need on: * finding the right type of home * negotiating effectively and making a strong offer * unique financing and tax considerations * dealing with homeowners associations and co-op boards * rules, rights, and responsibilities of ownership * repair responsibilities and renovation issues * monthly maintenance and common charges * increasing the value of the property * fliptaxes, restrictions and other selling issues * and more. Real estate expert Ken Roth explains the differences in owning each of these property types, and provides all the information buyers need to find their dream home and live happily in it for years to come.
Do Dead People Watch You Shower?: And Other Questions You've Been All but Dying to Ask a Medium - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: Medium Concetta Bertoldi answers all your questions about life after life . . . from the irreverent: (If the dead are always with us, do they have a XXX view of my bedroom?) . . . to the poignant: (Will my deceased father be with me when I walk down the aisle on my wedding day?) . . . to the heartfelt: (When loved ones leave this life too early or under tragic circumstances, are they eternally heartbroken or can they find peace in heaven?) Concetta Bertoldi has been communicating with the "Other Side" since childhood. In Do Dead People Watch You Shower?, the first-ever book of its kind, she exposes the naked truth about the fate and happiness of our late loved ones with no-holds-barred honesty and delightfully wry humor, answering questions that range from the practical to the outrageous. In addition she shares with us her own intimate secrets, revealing with refreshing candor how her miraculous gift has affected her life, her marriage, her friendships, and her career, as well as the myriad ways she has used it to help others.آیا کتاب مورد نظر هنوز بر روی سایت قرار نگرفته است؟ جای نگرانی نیست! کافی است بر روی گزینه سفارش کتاب کلیک کرده و درخواست خود را ثبت کنید. در کمتر از چند ساعت کتاب شما را آماده خواهیم کرد.