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Corpora, Constructions, New Englishes

A constructional and variationist approach to verb patterning

By: Samantha Laporte

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Corpora, Constructions, New Englishes

A constructional and variationist approach to verb patterning

By: Samantha Laporte

This book takes an integrated approach to the fields of Corpus Linguistics, Construction Grammar, and World Englishes through a thorough constructional and corpus-based examination of the patterning of the versatile high-frequency verb make in British English and New Englishes. It contributes to Construction Grammar theory by adopting a verb-based, rather than construction-based, perspective on argument structure. This allows the probing of the interface between verb-independent generalizations and item-specificity from an underexplored angle that offers new insights into the shape of the constructicon. From a variationist perspective, it seeks to (i) identify features of New Englishes and gauge whether these features exhibit traces of conventionalization, and (ii) assess whether the degree of institutionalization of the New Englishes correlates with linguistic behavior, both from a social and cognitive perspective, thereby contributing to the budding effort to integrate the cognitive and social dimensions into the modeling of linguistic variation in World Englishes.

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John Benjamins Publishing Company

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9027260087

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Gender and the Open Method of Coordination

Perspectives on Law, Governance and Equality in the EU

By: Samantha Velluti

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Gender and the Open Method of Coordination

Perspectives on Law, Governance and Equality in the EU

By: Samantha Velluti

Containing contributions by some of the best known researchers in the field, this volume considers the intersection between the Open Method of Coordination (OMC), a relatively new mode of policy-making, and gender equality, a long-standing area of EU policy. It draws on a range of disciplinary perspectives to examine the effectiveness of the OMC as a medium for the advancement of gender equality within the EU. It also considers gender in the OMC in a variety of contexts and at both a general EU and Member State level. Central to the discussion is the concept of gender mainstreaming which proposes that a gender equality perspective should be incorporated at every level and opportunity of EU policy and practice. The authors assess how successful this has been in the context of the OMC. The book provides a unique and contemporary body of work on the OMC which adds significantly to existing understandings of this form of governance and informs critical debate of EU social governance.

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190

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Routledge

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1317130324

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New Governance and the European Employment Strategy

By: Samantha Velluti

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New Governance and the European Employment Strategy

By: Samantha Velluti

This book examines the European Strategy for Employment (EES) and its implementation through the Open Method of Coordination, exploring what the EES reveals about recent developments in EU social governance, and offering new insights and fresh perspectives into the operation of New Governance and its relationship with law and constitutionalism.

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326

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Routledge

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1136927786

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9781136927782

Imagining the Sacred Past

Hagiography and Power in Early Normandy

By: Samantha Kahn Herrick

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Imagining the Sacred Past

Hagiography and Power in Early Normandy

By: Samantha Kahn Herrick

In 911, the French king ceded land along the river Seine to Rollo the Viking, on condition that he convert to Christianity. This work advances our understanding of early Normandy and the Vikings' transformation from pagan raiders to Christian princes. It also sheds light on the intersection of religious tradition, identity, and power.

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Harvard University Press

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0674024435

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9780674024434

Virus Mania

Corona/COVID-19, Measles, Swine Flu, Cervical Cancer, Avian Flu, SARS, BSE, Hepatitis C, AIDS, Polio, Spanish Flu. How the Medical Industry Continually Invents Epidemics, Making Billion-Dollar Profits At Our Expense

By: Torsten Engelbrecht,Claus Köhnlein,Samantha Bailey,Stefano Scoglio

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Virus Mania

By: Torsten Engelbrecht,Claus Köhnlein,Samantha Bailey,Stefano Scoglio

The book 'Virus Mania' has been written with the care of a master-craftsman, courageously evaluating the medical establishment, the corporate elites and the powerful government funding institutions." Wolfgang Weuffen, MD, Professor of Microbiology and Infectious Epidemiology "The book 'Virus-Wahn' can be called the first work in which the errors, frauds and general misinformations being spread by official bodies about doubtful or non-virus infections are completely exposed." Gordon T. Stewart, MD, professor of public health and former WHO advisor - - - The population is terrified by reports of so-called COVID-19, measles, swine flu, SARS, BSE, AIDS or polio. However, the authors of "Virus Mania," investigative journalist Torsten Engelbrecht, Dr. Claus Köhnlein, MD, Dr. Samantha Bailey, MD, and Dr. Stefano Scoglio, BSc PhD, show that this fearmongering is unfounded and that virus mayhem ignores basic scientific facts: The existence, the pathogenicity and the deadly effects of these agents have never been proven. The book "Virus Mania" will also outline how modern medicine uses dubious indirect lab tools claiming to prove the existence of viruses such as antibody tests and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The alleged viruses may be, in fact, also be seen as particles produced by the cells themselves as a consequence of certain stress factors such as drugs. These particles are then "picked up" by antibody and PCR tests and mistakenly interpreted as epidemic-causing viruses. The authors analyze all real causes of the illnesses named COVID-19, avian flu, AIDS or Spanish flu, among them pharmaceuticals, lifestyle drugs, pesticides, heavy metals, pollution, malnutrition and stress. To substantiate it, the authors cite dozens of highly renowned scientists, among them the Nobel laureates Kary Mullis, Barbara McClintock, Walter Gilbert and Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet as well as microbiologist and Pulitzer Prize winner René Dubos, and it presents more than 1,400 solid scientific references. The topic of "Virus Mania" is of pivotal significance. Drug makers and top scientists rake in enormous sums of money and the media boosts its audience ratings and circulations with sensationalized reporting (the coverage of the "New York Times" and "Der Spiegel" are specifically analyzed).The enlightenment about the real causes and true necessities for prevention and cure of illnesses is falling by the wayside. For more reviews, see the older edition of "Virus Mania

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3752629789

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9783752629781

Performance Measurement in Local Sustainability Policy

By: Susan M. Opp,Samantha L. Mosier,Jeffery L. Osgood, Jr.

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Performance Measurement in Local Sustainability Policy

By: Susan M. Opp,Samantha L. Mosier,Jeffery L. Osgood, Jr.

Local officials are responsible for a number of important tasks that have a significant impact on the quality of life of most Americans. Arguably, the policy choices made by local governments in the United States more directly impact individual well-being than do the choices made at any other level of government. From zoning decisions to the creation of parks and the maintenance of sidewalks and trails, local governments are largely responsible for direct services to the public and can provide the necessary tools and skills to create an attractive and vibrant community. And yet one area of significant importance for both individuals and for the country as a whole, local sustainability, is a relatively new policy area for many American municipalities. For example, how many local governments are adopting sustainability policies and plans? How are those initiatives performing? Without an honest and robust examination of both the effectiveness and the efficiency of local sustainability policies, the success of the entire sustainability movement in the United States is uncertain. This book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes local sustainability and why it matters. Focusing closely on environmental initiatives, economic development issues, and social equity concerns, each chapter offers both an account of the sustainability policies being adopted and a close exploration of the performance measurement activities of cities in that policy area. Readers are introduced to the metrics that American cities are using to measure the performance of their sustainability efforts, as well as benchmarks and comparison statistics that may be used to develop and evaluate the performance assessment efforts in their own sustainability programs. Students of public administration, urban planning, and political science – as well as public officials – will find this book useful to understand the complexity of sustainability and local government.

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Routledge

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1351244256

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9781351244251

The Perfume Companion

The Definitive Guide to Choosing Your Next Scent

By: Sarah McCartney,Samantha Scriven

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The Perfume Companion

The Definitive Guide to Choosing Your Next Scent

By: Sarah McCartney,Samantha Scriven

An authoritative guide from two experts who really know their way around scent' – FUNMI FETTO The Perfume Companion is a beautifully illustrated compendium of almost 500 recommended scents, designed to help you pick out your next favourite fragrance. Perfumes have the power to evoke treasured memories, make us feel fabulous and help us express our best self. But with so many out there, how do you choose something new? When the scents in the perfume shop are merging into one aromatic haze, how do you remain focused? And if your favourite scent goes out of stock, how do you replace it? The Perfume Companion is here to help. Sarah McCartney and Samantha Scriven deliver a host of scents for you to try – including bargain finds and luxury treasures, iconic stalwarts and indie newcomers, the lightest florals and the deepest leathers. With insider information about how perfumes are really made, discover hundreds of new fragrances and find the scents to share your own memories with. This is the perfect companion for your scented adventures.

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Frances Lincoln

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0711242194

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9780711242197

The Rough Guide to the USA

By: Samantha Cook,Sarah Hull

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The Rough Guide to the USA

By: Samantha Cook,Sarah Hull

The Rough Guide to the USA is your authoritative state-by-state guidebook to this vast and fascinating country. From Mardi Gras in New Orleans to New England in the fall, from the Las Vegas Strip to Yellowstone National Park; the introduction provides a lively overview of the 'things not to miss'. The country's history, culture and people are covered in depth throughout the guide, while clear and accurate maps for every region, state and major city provide the information you need to plan your trip. With detailed practical advice, whether you're looking for great places to eat and drink or inspiring accommodation and the most exciting places to party, you'll find the solution. Count on plenty of expert advice on a wide range of activities, from touring Louisiana's Cajun country to experiencing New York City's nightlife, making The Rough Guide to the USA your ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to the USA. Now available in epub format.

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Rough Guides UK

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1405389524

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9781405389525

Turkey Travel Adventures

By: Samantha Lafferty

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Turkey Travel Adventures

By: Samantha Lafferty

If, like me, you are a bit tired of the ethnocentric social commentary that seems to come with certain well known guidebooks then you could do worse than try this one. Simple to use, well written and accurate, I found it invaluable and couldn't fault any of its recommendations nor descriptions. -- Yurt (Amazon reviewer) Turkey is so diverse it could almost be described as a continent rather than a country. In the west, mountains and pine forests frame a staggeringly beautiful coastline. The central steppe has the peculiar rock churches and underground cities of Cappadocia and the cosmopolitan capital of Ankara. In the east, there are biblical rivers, a fabled mountain and haunting cities and palaces. Then, there is the magnetism of Istanbul. Turkey s location straddles Asia and Europe. The three great Empires that ruled the country for thousands of years left a legacy of enchanting cultures and more ancient sites than even Italy or Greece can boast. Major areas dealt with in the guide include Istanbul, Thrace and Marmara, the Aegean Coast, the Mediterranean Coast, Central Anatolia, Cappadocia, the Black Sea Coast. Covered in detail for each area are where to stay, where to eat, shopping, sightseeing and adventures, both cultural and physical from walking in the footsteps of St. Paul to joining in the local festivals, from yoga and Turkish baths to art classes and cooking courses. This guide combines in-depth text information with color maps & photos on almost every page. Existing guides are largely text-only or mostly graphics and lacking the practical details travelers need. Photos and maps throughout. Print edition is 688 pages

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Hunter Publishing, Inc

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1588436853

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9781588436856

The Maple Muffin Murder

Kitchen Witchery Series - Book One

By: Samantha Blackwood

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The Maple Muffin Murder

Kitchen Witchery Series - Book One

By: Samantha Blackwood

When midlife hits, you lose some, you win some, and life sure can get interesting. Cassie’s husband kept the Boston townhouse and the friends ... she kept the dog, the midlife hot flashes, and the car, which she uses to drive the heck out of town, on a mission to rediscover herself and her Texas roots. The supernatural surprises begin during Cassie’s drive south when her Pekingese diva of a dog starts talking and a ghostly gramma on the run from the law starts haunting her backseat. Wondering whether it’s menopause or just her mind playing nasty tricks on her, Cassie tightens her grip on the wheel ... and her sanity and keeps driving. When the paranormal po-po start tailing her and pair of redneck trolls try to kill her, Cassie realizes it’s not only her grandmother who is in danger -- and her brand spanking new witchy magic is the only chance she has of staying alive and clearing her gramma's name. Otherwise, Cassie’s new life will be over before it begins, and her newfound gramma will wind up in ghost jail for a murder she didn't commit. This new paranormal midlife mystery series features a cast full of quirky characters, including a sassy, snarky magical dog, a ghostly gramma with a warrant (or two), a powerful Voodoo Queen, a couple of quite nice zombies, a teeny tiny fairy assassin with a drinking problem and a deadly power, a hot supernatural cop, and a pair of dangerous but dumb troll hitmen, to name just a few. The series includes tons of humor, plus new mid-life beginnings, old family secrets, and forever friendships, along with a massive dose of mystery, magic, mayhem, and more. Oh, and maple cupcakes. Don't forget the maple cupcakes.

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Barghest Press Publishing

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1955624186

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9781955624183

Corpora, Constructions, New Englishes

A constructional and variationist approach to verb patterning

By: Samantha Laporte

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Corpora, Constructions, New Englishes

A constructional and variationist approach to verb patterning

By: Samantha Laporte

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9027260087

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Storm Reid

By: Samantha Bell

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Storm Reid

By: Samantha Bell

Storm Reid earned praise for her starring role in A Wrinkle in Time. Learn about how this teen actress got her start!

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Capstone Press

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1543558224

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Corpora, Constructions, New Englishes

Corpora, Constructions, New Englishes

Gender and the Open Method of Coordination

Gender and the Open Method of Coordination

New Governance and the European Employment Strategy

New Governance and the European Employment Strategy

Imagining the Sacred Past

Imagining the Sacred Past

Virus Mania

Virus Mania

Performance Measurement in Local Sustainability Policy

Performance Measurement in Local Sustainability Policy

The Perfume Companion

The Perfume Companion

The Rough Guide to the USA

The Rough Guide to the USA

Turkey Travel Adventures

Turkey Travel Adventures

The Maple Muffin Murder

The Maple Muffin Murder

Corpora, Constructions, New Englishes

Corpora, Constructions, New Englishes

Storm Reid

Storm Reid

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