The Articulate Mammal - An Introduction to Psycholinguistics
Requiring no prior knowledge of the subject, chapter by chapter, The Articulate Mammal tackles the basic questions central to the study of psycholinguistics. Jean Aitchison investigates these issues with regard to animal communication, child language and the language of adults, and includes in the text full references and helpful suggestions for further reading
Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language SERIES:
1) An Introduction to International Varieties of English
2) Introduction to English Morphology: Words and Their Structure
3) Introduction to English Phonology
4) Introduction to Middle English
5) Introduction to Old English
"English Across Cultures: Cultures Across English : A Reader in Cross Cultural Communication"
The articles contained in this volume give a good overview about the main questions in the field of cross-cultural communication as well as language and culture. Particularly interesting is Platt's article about different communicative strategies in English-speaking Asian speech communities and Verschueren's paper about English as an object and medium of misunderstanding.
Thomas Riggs (ed.) "Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices (3 vol. set) "
In 1,800 pages across 3 volumes, Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices provides information on current religious practices around the world with an emphasis on how religions impact the daily lives of their followers. Volume 1, Religions of the World, contains 20-to-25-page entries on 13 major religions, such as Christianity and Islam, and 3-to-5 page entries on 28 religious subgroups, such as Shi'ites or Baptists. Volumes 2 and 3 focus on the significant religions in 193 countries; entries range from 3-8 pages.
Using the standardized rubric format of the Worldmark series, the entries provide for easy access to information and encourage comparisons across different religions, religious groups, and countries.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices features more than 500 illustrations, including comparative tables, membership maps, drawings, and photographs; key-fact boxes; primary document excerpts and quotations; a glossary of terms; and a comprehensive subject and name index.
A Ph.D. Is Not Enough: A Guide to Survival in Science by Peter J. Feibelman
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A Ph.D. Is Not Enough: A Guide to Survival in Science by Peter J. Feibelman
Offers sound advice on selecting a thesis or
postdoctoral adviser, choosing among research jobs in academia,
government laboratories, and industry, preparing for an employment
interview, and defining a research program. (amazon.com)
