The focus of this paper is the role of theory for the understanding of linguistic change. We argue that ‘formal’ and ‘functional’ should not be seen as two incompatible ways of viewing linguistic data, but as necessary aspects of any linguistic theory. We consider how theories which are formal, but which incorporate functional information can advance our understanding of linguistic change, for instance Dynamic Syntax and Lexical-Functional Grammar, especially when combined with Stochastic OT. We consider analyses which show that formal semantics can provide more insightful accounts of certain changes than purely syntactic analyses such as those proposed in some papers in this volume. We compare approaches particularly with respect to analyses of gradience and the directionality of grammaticalization.
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Author: Elizabeth Closs Traugott; Graeme Trousdale Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company ISBN: 9789027288448 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: February 2010 320 pages
Metal phosphonate chemistry is a highly interdisciplinary field, as it encompasses several other areas, such as materials chemistry, gas storage, pharmaceutics, corrosion control, classical chemical synthesis, X-Ray crystallography, powder diffraction, etc. It has also acquired additional significance due to “Metal-Organic Frameworks”, as evidenced by the hundreds of papers published each year. Currently there is no other book on the topic and this book fills the gap in the literature by summarising in a concise way the latest developments in the field. Metal phosphonate chemistry has seen impressive growth in the last 15-20 years and there is a clear need to systematize and organize all this growth. This unique book accomplishes just that need – edited by two experts, it includes contributions from other experienced researchers and organises, cateqorises and presents in an attractive way the latest hot topics in metal phosphonate chemistry and related applications. With an extensive bibliography, it is a great reference for academic and industrial researchers as well as students working in the field and will act as a starting point for further exploration of the literature. It is also of great interest to scientists working in the broader area of metal-organic frameworks and their applications.
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Author: Thomas Albrecht-Schmitt; Abraham Clearfield; Bruno Bujoli; Konstantinos Demadis; Christopher Cahill; R Murugavel; Joao Rocha; Gary Hix; George Shimizu; Jon Zubieta; Jerzy Zon; Ernesto Brunet; Richard Winpenny; Paul A Wright; Norbert Stock; Jiang Gao Mao; Li-Min Zheng Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry ISBN: 9781849733571 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: November 2011 676 pages
This in-depth Bible delivers the holy grail of online marketing: how to influence search engine results to drive online shoppers to specific Web sites; the process is called search engine optimization (SEO) and it is a hot topic
One-stop resource offers readers what they need to plan and implement a successful SEO program, including useful tips on finding the shortest routes to success, strategy suggestions, and sidebars with more information and additional resources
Features interviews with executives from top search companies, plus appendices on creating successful listings with Google, MSN, Yahoo!, and others
Topics include creating an SEO plan; managing keywords; maximizing pay-per-click strategies; understanding the role of links and linking; robots, spiders, and crawlers; maintaining SEO; analyzing success rates; and much more
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Author: Jerri L. Ledford Publisher: Wiley ISBN: 9780470262115 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: March 2008 410 pages
Volume 3 of the Organizing for Sustainable Effectiveness series gives readers insights into how organizations use networks, partnerships, and collaboration to achieve better and more sustainable results. Volume editors Christopher Worley and Philip Mirvis contend that globalization and its complexities have produced economic, social, and environmental challenges that cannot be addressed effectively by single organizations acting alone. Informed by individual and comparative case studies contributed by 13 authors from around the world, the volume delves into how organizations build collaborative capabilities, form cross-sector partnerships, and deliver real value for business and society by working together.
Author: Philip Mirvis; Abraham B.; Christopher G. Worley; Peter Docherty; Susan Albers Mohrman Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited ISBN: 9781781908877 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: July 2013 270 pages
New Perspectives From the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being
The landmark National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW) study represents the first effort to gather nationally representative data, based on first-hand reports, about the well-being of children and families who encounter the child welfare system. NSCAW’s findings offer an unprecedented national source of data that describe the developmental status and functional characteristics of children who come to the attention of child protective services. Much more than a simple history of placements or length of stay in foster care, NSCAW data chart the trajectory of families across service pathways for a multi-dimensional view of their specific needs. The NSCAW survey is longitudinal, contains direct assessments and reports about each child from multiple sources, and is designed to address questions of relations among children’s characteristics and experiences, their development, their pathways through the child welfare service system, their service needs, their service receipt, and, ultimately, their well-being over time.The chapters in this rich synthesis of NSCAW data represent thoughtful and increasingly sophisticated approaches to the problems highlighted in the study and in child welfare research in general. The authors capitalize on the longitudinal, multidimensional data to capture the experiences of children and families from the time they are investigated by CPS though multiple follow-up points, and to consider the interdependent nature of the traditional child welfare outcomes of safety, permanence, and well-being. The topics covered not only are critical to child welfare practice and policy, but also are of compelling interest to other child service sectors such as health, mental health, education, and juvenile justice. The authors of chapters in this volume are esteemed researchers within psychology, social work, economics, and public health. Together they represent the future of child welfare research, showcasing the potential of NSCAW as a valuable resource to the research community and providing glimpses of how the data can be used to inform practice and policy.
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Author: Mary Bruce Webb; Kathryn Dowd; Brenda Jones Harden; John Landsverk; Mark Testa Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780199741434 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: December 2009 475 pages
History, Autobiography, and Politics in Medieval Catalonia
Authoring the Past surveys medieval Catalan historiography, shedding light on the emergence and evolution of historical writing and autobiography in the Middle Ages, on questions of authority and authorship, and on the links between history and politics during the period. Jaume Aurell examines texts from the late twelfth to the late fourteenth century—including the Latin Gesta comitum Barcinonensium and four texts in medieval Catalan: James I’s Llibre dels fets, the Crònica of Bernat Desclot, the Crònica of Ramon Muntaner, and the Crònica of Peter the Ceremonious—and outlines the different motivations for the writing of each.
For Aurell, these chronicles are not mere archaeological artifacts but rather documents that speak to their writers’ specific contemporary social and political purposes. He argues that these Catalonian counts and Aragonese kings were attempting to use their role as authors to legitimize their monarchical status, their growing political and economic power, and their aggressive expansionist policies in the Mediterranean. By analyzing these texts alongside one another, Aurell demonstrates the shifting contexts in which chronicles were conceived, written, and read throughout the Middle Ages.
The first study of its kind to make medieval Catalonian writings available to English-speaking audiences, Authoring the Past will be of interest to scholars of history and comparative literature, students of Hispanic and Romance medieval studies, and medievalists who study the chronicle tradition in other languages.
Author: Jaume Aurell Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 9780226032344 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: March 2012 329 pages
Critically acclaimed author James Joyce’s Dubliners is a collection of short stories depicting middle class life in Dublin in the early twentieth century. At the heart of each story is a character’s moment of self-realization which serves to further heighten our understanding of life in James Joyce’s Dublin.
HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.
Author: James Joyce Publisher: HarperCollins Canada ISBN: 9781443414913 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: March 2012 250 pages
This CompTIA Recommended Product Includes a Network Simulator and Free e-books on the CD! If you’re preparing for CompTIA’s new Network+ Exam N10-005, this hardcover, Deluxe version of the CompTIA Network+ Study Guide, Second Edition, is the premium study aide you need. Not only does it give you the 100% coverage of all exam topics and all the study tools you’ll find in our regular study guide, this content-rich version adds even more practice exams and flashcards, as well as the exclusive Network+ network simulator, so you can practice hands-on without investing in pricey equipment.
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There is currently a huge resurgence of interest in genealogy and in searching out one’s roots. People are keen to delve back to early civilisations from which family ancestors came, hence the fascination with all things Celtic. Drawn from legend, place names, mythology and history, Celtic names reflect the magic and charm of the isles they come from: Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, and even Spain and Italy.
This unique, enchanting guide draws on Celtic history and culture to provide expectant parents with over 2,500 beautiful, one-of-a-kind Celtic names. Divided by sex with Gaelic spellings and name variations, as well as the origins and meanings of names, The Celtic Baby Names Book is a fun, comprehensive guide to Celtic names.
