Author: Jan Tavernier
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004541438
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
Susa and Elam II contains 16 contributions presented at an international conference on Susa and Elam (SW Iran) in 2015 in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium). They cover various themes on Susian and Elamite history, language, religion, and culture.
Susa and Elam II
Author: Jan Tavernier
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004541438
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
Susa and Elam II contains 16 contributions presented at an international conference on Susa and Elam (SW Iran) in 2015 in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium). They cover various themes on Susian and Elamite history, language, religion, and culture.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004541438
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
Susa and Elam II contains 16 contributions presented at an international conference on Susa and Elam (SW Iran) in 2015 in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium). They cover various themes on Susian and Elamite history, language, religion, and culture.
Magickal Mermaids and Water Creatures
Author: D. J. Conway
Publisher: Weiser Books
ISBN: 1578636833
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
"Stories of the Mer-Folk, especially Mermaids, exist in nearly every culture around the world that sailed the oceans or large rivers. Human-like, except for their iridescent, scaly tails, Mermaids and Mermen have fascinated humans for thousands of years. Because the largest of these beings exist in the oceans, most people are not aware that smaller versions of the Mer-Folk live in inland rivers, streams, marshes, and large or small waterfalls. Like many other magickal beings, the Mermaids travel easily between this world and the astral planes, appearing only to those who truly seek to know them and learn their ancient powers. This book brings these fabled creatures out of the storybooks and into real life"--
Publisher: Weiser Books
ISBN: 1578636833
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
"Stories of the Mer-Folk, especially Mermaids, exist in nearly every culture around the world that sailed the oceans or large rivers. Human-like, except for their iridescent, scaly tails, Mermaids and Mermen have fascinated humans for thousands of years. Because the largest of these beings exist in the oceans, most people are not aware that smaller versions of the Mer-Folk live in inland rivers, streams, marshes, and large or small waterfalls. Like many other magickal beings, the Mermaids travel easily between this world and the astral planes, appearing only to those who truly seek to know them and learn their ancient powers. This book brings these fabled creatures out of the storybooks and into real life"--
The World in Movement
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004385401
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
This book focuses on one of the main issues of our time in the Humanities and Social Sciences as it analyzes the impact of current global migrations on new forms of living together and the formation of identities and homes. Using a transdisciplinary and transcultural approach the contributions shed fresh light upon key concepts such as ‘hybrid-performative diaspora’, ‘transidentities’,‘ hospitality’, ‘belonging’, ‘emotion’, ‘body,’ and ‘desire’. Those concepts are discussed in the context of Cuban, US-American, Maghrebian, Moroccan, Spanish, Catalan, French, Turkish, Jewish, Argentinian, Indian, and Italian literatures, cultures and religions.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004385401
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
This book focuses on one of the main issues of our time in the Humanities and Social Sciences as it analyzes the impact of current global migrations on new forms of living together and the formation of identities and homes. Using a transdisciplinary and transcultural approach the contributions shed fresh light upon key concepts such as ‘hybrid-performative diaspora’, ‘transidentities’,‘ hospitality’, ‘belonging’, ‘emotion’, ‘body,’ and ‘desire’. Those concepts are discussed in the context of Cuban, US-American, Maghrebian, Moroccan, Spanish, Catalan, French, Turkish, Jewish, Argentinian, Indian, and Italian literatures, cultures and religions.
Literacy Practices
Author: Mike Baynham
Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
It examines the social context of literacy, reviewing important theoretical sources and providing illustrative case studies, going on to review current linguistics perspectives on literacy, with illustrative texts. Mike Baynham also includes a critical review of ideas on reading and writing development from a social practice perspective, and concludes with a discussion of issues in researching literacy as social practice. Literacy Practices will be of interest to students of applied linguistics, language education, cultural studies and adult education, as well as literary theorists and researchers, and anthropologists.
Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
It examines the social context of literacy, reviewing important theoretical sources and providing illustrative case studies, going on to review current linguistics perspectives on literacy, with illustrative texts. Mike Baynham also includes a critical review of ideas on reading and writing development from a social practice perspective, and concludes with a discussion of issues in researching literacy as social practice. Literacy Practices will be of interest to students of applied linguistics, language education, cultural studies and adult education, as well as literary theorists and researchers, and anthropologists.
Music
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 874
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 874
Book Description
Written Language
Author: Centre for Information on Language Teaching and Research
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Applied linguistics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Nine papers from a British conference on applied linguistics are compiled in this report. Introductory comments point out the traditional primacy of spoken language while acknowledging the demand for literacy and the importance of the written mode. Papers and authors are as follows: "An Educational Theory of (Written) Language" (Michael Stubbs); "Predicting Texts: Aspects of a Strategic Model of Text Comprehension" (Ulrike Hanna Meinhof); "Playing Safe with Predictions: Hedging Attribution and Conditions in Economic Forecasting" (Pindi Makaya, Thomas Bloor); "Predictive Items in Student Writing" (Teresa O'Brien); "Do Dictionaries Help Students Write?" (Hilary Nesi); "The Oral Dimensions of Literacy Events: A Letter from the DHSS" (Mike Baynham); "First and Foreign Language Composing: A Protocol-based Study" (Valerie Arndt); "Non-nativeness in Second Language Texts: The Syntax Factor" (Marie-Paule Woodley); and "The Representation of Spoken Language in Early Reading Books: Problems for L2 Learner Readers" (Catherine Wallace). References are provided with each paper. (LB)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Applied linguistics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Nine papers from a British conference on applied linguistics are compiled in this report. Introductory comments point out the traditional primacy of spoken language while acknowledging the demand for literacy and the importance of the written mode. Papers and authors are as follows: "An Educational Theory of (Written) Language" (Michael Stubbs); "Predicting Texts: Aspects of a Strategic Model of Text Comprehension" (Ulrike Hanna Meinhof); "Playing Safe with Predictions: Hedging Attribution and Conditions in Economic Forecasting" (Pindi Makaya, Thomas Bloor); "Predictive Items in Student Writing" (Teresa O'Brien); "Do Dictionaries Help Students Write?" (Hilary Nesi); "The Oral Dimensions of Literacy Events: A Letter from the DHSS" (Mike Baynham); "First and Foreign Language Composing: A Protocol-based Study" (Valerie Arndt); "Non-nativeness in Second Language Texts: The Syntax Factor" (Marie-Paule Woodley); and "The Representation of Spoken Language in Early Reading Books: Problems for L2 Learner Readers" (Catherine Wallace). References are provided with each paper. (LB)
Traditions of the North American Indians
Author: James Athearn Jones
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
Traditions of the North American Indians in three volumes is a study on the culture, tradition and mythology of Native Americans consisting of their tribal tales, myths and legends and presenting their daily lives through customs and tradition. Many of the tales are origin stories and tales of the afterlife._x000D_ Contents:_x000D_ The Man of Ashes_x000D_ Pomatare, The Flying Beaver_x000D_ The Alarm Of The Great Sentinel. A Tradition of the Delawares_x000D_ The Mother of the World, A Tradition of the Dog-Ribs_x000D_ The Fall Of The Lenap_x000D_ The Marriage Of The Snail And The Beaver_x000D_ The Choice Of A God_x000D_ The Resurrection Of The Bison_x000D_ The Wahconda's Son_x000D_ The Idols. A Tradition of the Ricaras_x000D_ Discovery of the Upper World, A Tradition of the Minnatarees_x000D_ Love And War_x000D_ Legends Of The Happy Hunting-grounds:_x000D_ I.—Akkeewaisee, The Aged_x000D_ II.—The Delaware Heaven_x000D_ III.—The Hunting-grounds Of The Blackfoots_x000D_ IV.—The Stone Canoe_x000D_ V. The Little White Dove_x000D_ Legends Of The Creation:_x000D_ I. The Two Chappewees_x000D_ II. Sakechak, The Hunter_x000D_ III. The Bird Of Ages._x000D_ IV. The Great Hare._x000D_ V. The Six Nanticokes._x000D_ VI. The Universal Mother_x000D_ The Coming Of Miquon_x000D_ The Funeral Fire_x000D_ The Portioning Of The Sons_x000D_ The Maiden's Rock_x000D_ Expedition Of The Lenni Lenapes_x000D_ Gittshee Gauzinee_x000D_ Ampato Sapa_x000D_ The Caverns Of The Kickapoo_x000D_ The Mountain Of Little Spirits_x000D_ The Valley Of The Bright Old Inhabitants_x000D_ The Legend Of Moshup_x000D_ The Phantom Woman, A Tradition of the Winnebagoes_x000D_ The Two Ghosts_x000D_ The Vision Of The Abnakis Chief_x000D_ The Lake Of The White Canoe_x000D_ A Legend Of The Bomelmeeks_x000D_ The King Of The Elks_x000D_ The Daughters Of The Sun_x000D_ The Maiden And The Bird_x000D_ The Island Of Eagles_x000D_ Legend Of Aton-larre_x000D_ The Fire Spirit_x000D_ The Origin Of Women_x000D_ The Hill of Fecundity, A Tradition of the Minnatarees_x000D_ Tales Of A White Man's Ghost:_x000D_ I. Garanga_x000D_ II. The Warning Of Tekarrah_x000D_ III. The Legend Of Pomperaug_x000D_ IV. The Son Of Annawan_x000D_ V. The Cascade Of Melsingah_x000D_ Legend Of Coatuit Brook_x000D_ The Spirits Of Vapour_x000D_ The Devil Of Cape Higgin
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
Traditions of the North American Indians in three volumes is a study on the culture, tradition and mythology of Native Americans consisting of their tribal tales, myths and legends and presenting their daily lives through customs and tradition. Many of the tales are origin stories and tales of the afterlife._x000D_ Contents:_x000D_ The Man of Ashes_x000D_ Pomatare, The Flying Beaver_x000D_ The Alarm Of The Great Sentinel. A Tradition of the Delawares_x000D_ The Mother of the World, A Tradition of the Dog-Ribs_x000D_ The Fall Of The Lenap_x000D_ The Marriage Of The Snail And The Beaver_x000D_ The Choice Of A God_x000D_ The Resurrection Of The Bison_x000D_ The Wahconda's Son_x000D_ The Idols. A Tradition of the Ricaras_x000D_ Discovery of the Upper World, A Tradition of the Minnatarees_x000D_ Love And War_x000D_ Legends Of The Happy Hunting-grounds:_x000D_ I.—Akkeewaisee, The Aged_x000D_ II.—The Delaware Heaven_x000D_ III.—The Hunting-grounds Of The Blackfoots_x000D_ IV.—The Stone Canoe_x000D_ V. The Little White Dove_x000D_ Legends Of The Creation:_x000D_ I. The Two Chappewees_x000D_ II. Sakechak, The Hunter_x000D_ III. The Bird Of Ages._x000D_ IV. The Great Hare._x000D_ V. The Six Nanticokes._x000D_ VI. The Universal Mother_x000D_ The Coming Of Miquon_x000D_ The Funeral Fire_x000D_ The Portioning Of The Sons_x000D_ The Maiden's Rock_x000D_ Expedition Of The Lenni Lenapes_x000D_ Gittshee Gauzinee_x000D_ Ampato Sapa_x000D_ The Caverns Of The Kickapoo_x000D_ The Mountain Of Little Spirits_x000D_ The Valley Of The Bright Old Inhabitants_x000D_ The Legend Of Moshup_x000D_ The Phantom Woman, A Tradition of the Winnebagoes_x000D_ The Two Ghosts_x000D_ The Vision Of The Abnakis Chief_x000D_ The Lake Of The White Canoe_x000D_ A Legend Of The Bomelmeeks_x000D_ The King Of The Elks_x000D_ The Daughters Of The Sun_x000D_ The Maiden And The Bird_x000D_ The Island Of Eagles_x000D_ Legend Of Aton-larre_x000D_ The Fire Spirit_x000D_ The Origin Of Women_x000D_ The Hill of Fecundity, A Tradition of the Minnatarees_x000D_ Tales Of A White Man's Ghost:_x000D_ I. Garanga_x000D_ II. The Warning Of Tekarrah_x000D_ III. The Legend Of Pomperaug_x000D_ IV. The Son Of Annawan_x000D_ V. The Cascade Of Melsingah_x000D_ Legend Of Coatuit Brook_x000D_ The Spirits Of Vapour_x000D_ The Devil Of Cape Higgin
The Scorpion
Author: Albert Memmi
Publisher: Penguin Adult HC/TR
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
"A composite philosophical work with a modern pretext and a very traditional questing spirit. It concerns two North African brothers during the period of decolonization -- Marcel, a successful, pragmatic doctor, and Emile, a writer obsessed with the riddle of himself and his existence. Emile has disappeared and Marcel, charged with organizing a drawerful of writings, is forced into reluctant intimacy with his brother's mind. The chronicles, stories and confessions, seemingly random at first, slowly disclose an order as levels of a single truth which Emile has attempted to reach; and, curiously, as Marcel's resistance is overcome he begins to recognize the same impulse in himself, past and present. Their existential problem is symbolized by the scorpion in a game of torture: when it can't escape a ring of fire it stings itself -- deliberately or accidentally in frenzy? Fatally or to be briefly stunned? And of the game itself and its spectators, what are their motives and what is revealed? Obviously it takes some nerve to venture into such areas as fully as Memmi does -- risking bombast, dullness, and, not least, a frightening degree of self-exposure -- and that risk is not only the acknowledged heart of his meaning but a measure of his success. As impressive as the honest intelligence is the fact that such a range and depth of awareness have been martialled into unified and compelling fiction."--Kirkus
Publisher: Penguin Adult HC/TR
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
"A composite philosophical work with a modern pretext and a very traditional questing spirit. It concerns two North African brothers during the period of decolonization -- Marcel, a successful, pragmatic doctor, and Emile, a writer obsessed with the riddle of himself and his existence. Emile has disappeared and Marcel, charged with organizing a drawerful of writings, is forced into reluctant intimacy with his brother's mind. The chronicles, stories and confessions, seemingly random at first, slowly disclose an order as levels of a single truth which Emile has attempted to reach; and, curiously, as Marcel's resistance is overcome he begins to recognize the same impulse in himself, past and present. Their existential problem is symbolized by the scorpion in a game of torture: when it can't escape a ring of fire it stings itself -- deliberately or accidentally in frenzy? Fatally or to be briefly stunned? And of the game itself and its spectators, what are their motives and what is revealed? Obviously it takes some nerve to venture into such areas as fully as Memmi does -- risking bombast, dullness, and, not least, a frightening degree of self-exposure -- and that risk is not only the acknowledged heart of his meaning but a measure of his success. As impressive as the honest intelligence is the fact that such a range and depth of awareness have been martialled into unified and compelling fiction."--Kirkus
Traditions of the North American Indians (Vol. 1-3)
Author: James Athearn Jones
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
In 'Traditions of the North American Indians' (Vol. 1-3), James Athearn Jones explores the rich cultural heritage of indigenous tribes through a collection of traditional stories, beliefs, and practices. Jones' writing style is both scholarly and engaging, as he delves into the oral traditions of various Native American tribes and provides insightful commentary on their significance. The books are a valuable resource for understanding the literary and cultural context of Native American traditions. Jones skillfully weaves together folklore, mythology, and historical accounts to paint a vivid picture of the diverse and complex societies of the North American Indigenous peoples. Readers will appreciate the meticulous research and attention to detail that Jones brings to his exploration of Native American traditions. Jones, a respected anthropologist and historian, dedicated his career to studying and preserving the cultural heritage of indigenous peoples. His passion for the subject shines through in the meticulous scholarship and respectful treatment of the material. 'Traditions of the North American Indians' is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American culture and history, offering a comprehensive and fascinating glimpse into the world of indigenous traditions.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
In 'Traditions of the North American Indians' (Vol. 1-3), James Athearn Jones explores the rich cultural heritage of indigenous tribes through a collection of traditional stories, beliefs, and practices. Jones' writing style is both scholarly and engaging, as he delves into the oral traditions of various Native American tribes and provides insightful commentary on their significance. The books are a valuable resource for understanding the literary and cultural context of Native American traditions. Jones skillfully weaves together folklore, mythology, and historical accounts to paint a vivid picture of the diverse and complex societies of the North American Indigenous peoples. Readers will appreciate the meticulous research and attention to detail that Jones brings to his exploration of Native American traditions. Jones, a respected anthropologist and historian, dedicated his career to studying and preserving the cultural heritage of indigenous peoples. His passion for the subject shines through in the meticulous scholarship and respectful treatment of the material. 'Traditions of the North American Indians' is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American culture and history, offering a comprehensive and fascinating glimpse into the world of indigenous traditions.
Cross-Cultural Approaches to Literacy
Author: Brian V. Street
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521409643
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Cross-Cultural Approaches to Literacy, investigates the meanings and uses of literacy in different cultures and societies. In contrast to previous studies, where the focus of research has been on aspects of cognition, education and on the economic 'consequences' of literacy, these largely ethnographic essays bring together anthropological and linguistic work written over the last ten years. Accounts of literacy practices in a variety of locations, including Great Britain, the United States, Africa, the South Pacific and Madagascar, illustrate how these practices vary from one context to another, and challenge the traditional view that literacy is a single, uniform skill, essential to functioning in a modern society.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521409643
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Cross-Cultural Approaches to Literacy, investigates the meanings and uses of literacy in different cultures and societies. In contrast to previous studies, where the focus of research has been on aspects of cognition, education and on the economic 'consequences' of literacy, these largely ethnographic essays bring together anthropological and linguistic work written over the last ten years. Accounts of literacy practices in a variety of locations, including Great Britain, the United States, Africa, the South Pacific and Madagascar, illustrate how these practices vary from one context to another, and challenge the traditional view that literacy is a single, uniform skill, essential to functioning in a modern society.