Semantic Primes and Universal Grammar: Empirical evidence from the Romance languages
This volume is part of a research program which started with the publication, in 1972, of Anna Wierzbicka’s groundbreaking work on Semantic Primitives. The first within the program to focus on a number of typologically similar languages, it proposes a French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian version of the Natural Semantic Metalanguage (NSM) elaborated over the years by Wierzbicka and colleagues. Repetition is avoided through teamwork: a number of authors working on the languages under examination have had equal input in a set of five papers dealing with distinct parts of the metalanguage.
Successfully bridging the gap between theory and practice, this manual provides a wealth of creative ideas for lively and entertaining activities. This book examines recent advances in the analysis and description of phonological disorders and describes their management in the clinic. It is an extremely readable resource with concepts that are clearly presented and well organised. It is a stimulating and essential manual with an emphasis on clinical approaches that children will appreciate.
A reference manual with practical material on voice disorders and remediation. This title examines structures and processes involved in normal phonation and contains advice on assessment, management and specific treatment approaches.
Phil Plait, the creator of Bad Astronomy, is an astronomer, lecturer, and author. After ten years working on Hubble Space Telescope and six more working on astronomy education, he struck out on his own as a writer. He's written two books, dozens of magazine articles, and 12 bazillion blog articles. He is a skeptic and fights the abuse of science, but his true love is praising the wonders of real science.
Traditionally, emigration was a lifelong commitment to settle in a land far away for a chance of a better life. These days, there are as many reasons as there are individuals. Whether love, money, opportunity, or career move, the actual step of packing up your belongings – or leaving them behind – and venturing into unknown lands, to survive in a different culture, requires a solid dose of courage and at least as much preparation. This very sensible concise guide addresses the issues that arise when moving abroad in an admirably clear manner. A version for EU nationals is also available.
