Academic Discourse and Global Publishing: Disciplinary Persuasion in Changing Times (Hyland Ken)(Paperback)

Academic Discourse and Global Publishing: Disciplinary Persuasion in Changing Times (Hyland Ken)(Paperback)

Academic Discourse and Global Publishing offers a coherent argument for changes in published academic writing over the past 50 years. Demonstrating how published writing represents academics' decisions about how best to present their work, their readers and themselves in the global context of a

Disciplinary Identities (Hyland Ken)(Paperback)

An engaging, advanced-level introduction to the emerging field of discourse studies of identity, with particular reference to academic contexts. Disciplinary Identities uses findings from corpus research to present fascinating insights into the relationship between author identity and

Language and Discipline Perspectives on Academic Discourse (Flottum Kjersti)(Paperback)

This book represents the physical outcome of the symposium Academic Voices in Contrast, organised at the University of Bergen, Norway, in May 2006. The symposium, focusing on recent research within the field of academic discourse, was initiated and organised by the KIAP project (Cultural Identity

Global Media Studies (Miller Toby)(Paperback)

Global Media Studies is unique in its coverage of places, peoples, institutions, and discourses. Toby Miller and Marwan M. Kraidy provide a comprehensive �how-to� guide to the study of media, going far beyond the established English-language literature and drawing on the best methods and

Feedback in Second Language Writing: Contexts and Issues (Hyland Ken)(Paperback)

Now in its second edition, this volume provides an up to date, accessible, yet authoritative introduction to feedback on second language writing for upper undergraduate and postgraduate students, teachers and researchers in TESOL, applied linguistics, composition studies and English for academic

Beyond Pro-Life and Pro-Choice: The Changing Politics of Abortion in Britain (Amery Fran)(Paperback)

Tracing the evolution of political and parliamentary discourses on abortion in Britain from the passage of the Abortion Act in the 1960s to the present day, this interdisciplinary book argues that to understand the changing pluralities of the abortion debate it is necessary to move beyond an

Religion and Identity Politics: Global Trends and Local Realities (Mathews Mathew)(Paperback)

Discourse on fundamentalism has gained much attention in recent years, particularly in a post-9/11 context where extremist or terrorist threats are more prominent, perilous, and pervasive. This edited volume seeks to spotlight the perspectives of academics and practitioners vis- -vis global trends

Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World (Giridharadas Anand)(Paperback)

The New York Times bestselling, groundbreaking investigation of how the global elite's efforts to 'change the world' preserve the status quo and obscure their role in causing the problems they later seek to solve. An essential read for understanding some of the egregious abuses of power that

Heavy Time (Overall Sonia)(Paperback / softback)

In Heavy Time academic, writer and psychogeographer Sonia Overall examines what pilgrimage can mean to the secular walker as she journeys from Canterbury to Walsingham, via her home town of

Food in a Changing Climate (Mann Alana)(Paperback)

Our diets are going to change dramatically as global warming affects growing seasons and the availability of different foods around the world. Meanwhile, our foodways are among the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. To address these challenges Food in a Changing Climate demands we

An Analysis of Jacques Derrida's Structure, Sign, and Play in the Discourse of the Human Sciences (Smith-Laing Tim)(Paperback)

International Relations of East Asia: Structures, Institutions and International Order (Huang Xiaoming)(Paperback)

East Asia's rapidly changing role in international security, the global economy, development and global governance are expertly accounted for in this much-needed, state-of-the-art text. Xiaoming Huang offers an engaging and informed account of the key concepts, issues and actors working in this

The Book of the Cat: Cats in Art (Hyland Angus)(Paperback)

Cats have been revered by artists since ancient times for their beauty, grace, independence, and air of mystery. Domesticated, but with a touch of the wild about them, they share our homes and endlessly fascinate us. The Book of the Cat is a cool and quirky collection of feline art and illustration

Cicero: Politics and Persuasion in Ancient Rome (Tempest Kathryn)(Paperback)

As the greatest Roman orator of his time, Cicero delivered over one hundred speeches in the law courts, in the senate and before the people of Rome. He was also a philosopher, a patriot and a private man. While his published speeches preserve scandalous accounts of the murder, corruption and

Robert Burns in Edinburgh - An Illustrated Guide to Burns' Time in Edinburgh (Brannigan Jerry)(Paperback / softback)

A fresh, illustrated colour guide to the important and life-changing time Robert Burns spent in Edinburgh, with drawings and photographs of key people and places in the city by David Alexander, and Jerry Brannigan. Burns was in Edinburgh at the time of the Enlightenment (1786-1787. This new guide

Whiteout (Follett Ken)(Paperback / softback)

Human betrayal, medical terror and a race against time in this thrilling novel from bestselling author Ken

Peace Love Yoga: The Politics of Global Spirituality (Jain Andrea R.)(Paperback)

Engaging with the growing popular and academic interest in the spiritual but not religious, Andrea R. Jain explores the connections between the practices of global spirituality and aspects of neoliberal capitalism in Peace Love Yoga. Personal growth, self-care, and transformation are all tropes in

Geographies of Developing Areas: The Global South in a Changing World (Williams Glyn)(Paperback)

Geographies of Developing Areas is a thought provoking and accessible introductory text, presenting a fresh view of the Global South that challenges students' pre-conceptions and promotes lively debate. Rather than presenting the Global South as a set of problems, from rapid urbanization to

Christian Music: A global history (revised and expanded) (Dowley Tim)(Paperback)

Christian Music: A Global History was originally published by Lion Hudson in 2011. This new edition has been substantially extended and updated.Dr Tim Dowley's wide-ranging survey includes contributions from nine additional experts. The book covers the Jewish musical tradition; early hymns and

Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age (Turkle Sherry)(Paperback)

'In a time in which the ways we communicate and connect are constantly changing, and not always for the better, Sherry Turkle provides a much needed voice of caution and reason to help explain what the f*** is going on.' --Aziz Ansari, author of Modern Romance Renowned media scholar Sherry Turkle

Innocent Subjects: Feminism and Whiteness (Jonsson Terese)(Paperback)

In a time of intensified global white supremacist and patriarchal violence, anti-racist feminist movements and analyses have never been more vital. Women of colour are at the forefront of such struggles worldwide - but are white feminists really by their side? Despite a rich history of black

Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II (Zuckoff Mitchell)(Paperback)

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The Punch Needle Handbook: Easy Guide to Punching Plus 19 Projects (Strong Rohn)(Paperback)

A craft richly steeped in history and tradition, punch needle is changing the global craft landscape so quickly, it's hard to miss. While many crafts take a whole lot of time and effort to master, you can pick up a punch needle and complete a project in less than an hour, with no prior skill

Princess and the Wizard (Donaldson Julia)(Paperback / softback)

'The princess may try seven times to escape By changing her colour and changing her shape.' | But each time Princess Eliza changes - into a blue fish, a yellow chick, a red fox or a black cat - the wicked wizard finds her and sets her another horrible task. Will this plucky princess be able to