The Ethnography of Communication: An Introduction, 3rd edition (Language in Society)
The Ethnography of Communication presents the terms and concepts which are essential for discussing how and why language is used and how its use varies in different cultures.
The Power of Stars: How Celestial Observations Have Shaped Civilization
What are some of the connections that bind us to the stars? How have these connections been established? And how have people all around the world and throughout time reacted to the night sky, the sun and moon, in their poetry, mythology, rituals, and temples? This book explores the influence of the sky on both ancient and modern civilization, by pring a clear overview of the many ways in which humans have used the stars as an ordering principle in their cultures, and which today still inspire us intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
World Geography helps students relate distant places and cultures to their own lives. Each unit addresses physical geography, human geography, and major issues of a specific region of the world. World Geography offers a vibrant, visual approach that captures students' attention. Large, concise maps and numerous charts and graphs make the information accessible. Students are shown how to make comparisons between physical and human geography by exploring the similarities and differences across cultures. World Geography offers high-interest features, effective case studies, and primary sources to show the relevance of geography to current events.
Martial Arts: Exotic Combat Systems from All Cultures (Roleplaying Game)
The mystic ninja who can kill with a single blow . . . the boxer with the lightning hands . . . the swordsman and his razor-edged saber - all these evoke the mystique and excitement of exotic martial arts.
Whether you prefer tournament competitions, the stark realism of the mean streets and the evening news, or the high-kicking, door-smashing action of comics and the silver screen, Martial Arts can bring your battles to life.
This volume brings together for the first time research by linguists working in cross-linguistic discourse analysis and by second language researchers working in the contrastive rhetoric tradition. The collection of articles by prominent authors and younger scholars encompasses a variety of research approaches and treats numerous naturally-occurring spoken and written genres, including conversations, narratives, academic expository writing, journalism, advertising, and professional promotional texts.
