This book is an advanced introduction to semantics that presents this crucial component of human language through the lens of the \'Meaning-Text\' theory - an approach that treats linguistic knowledge as a huge inventory of correspondences between thought and speech. Formally, semantics is viewed as an organized set of rules that connect a representation of meaning (Semantic Representation) to a representation

The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy this Christmas The fun-filled gift book that kids and the whole family will enjoy. Quiz your family and friends with this ultimate Big Quiz Book from National Geographic Kids, bursting with questions that will keep everyone guessing and give you hours of

The Explorer Progress Books support the activities in the Numicon Number, Pattern and Calculating 3 Teaching Resource Handbook and offer an opportunity for teachers to assess individual children and monitor progress. This pack contains 1 copy of Numicon Number, Pattern and Calculating 3 Explorer Progress Books A, B and

An unwilling magnet for the supernatural and a ghost-hunting little girl join forces to capture Japan\'s most terrifying and dangerous spirits. After a dangerous encounter with a malevolent spirit, Keitaro Gentoga wants nothing to do with the supernatural. Unfortunately for this reluctant ghost magnet, he\'s stuck helping Yayoi Hozuki, a strange young girl who\'s intent on capturing Japan\'s most terrifying

\"Karl Marx aspired to a world in which our animal needs would be satisfied and our human needs could be addressed. It is a realistic possibility now, as William Robinson outlines--or the alternative that is taking shape before our eyes: a \'global police state\' controlled by narrowly concentrated capital with \'surplus humanity\' left to survive somehow on its own. The choice is in our hands.\" --Noam

A surreal and entertaining children\'s tale that introduces big ideas to little kids, Pit shows us that often not everything is as it seems. One day the little chick Pit became enormous, even bigger than the sun. Scientists studied him and archaeologists measured his footprints. Everything was tight on him, even his own home. Narrated from a kids-eye view, this charming tale teaches young readers

All the significant stories of the Old and New Testaments to the book of Acts are retold in clear, simple language which children understand. The stories may be read as individual stories, yet they form a continuous narrative which closely follows the \'one story\' of God and his people contained in the whole Bible. A hardback edition is also available at 9.99 (ISBN: 0 7459 1939

Torture - that most notorious aspect of medieval culture and society - has evolved into a dominant mythology, suggesting that the Middle Ages was a period during which sadistic torment was inflicted on citizens with impunity and without provocation: popular museums displaying such gruesome implements as the rack, the strappado, the gridiron, the wheel, and the Iron Maiden can be found in many modern

What astonishing success the Name-of-the-Father has had! Everyone finds something in it. Who one\'s father is isn\'t immediately obvious, hardly being visible to the naked eye. Paternity is first and foremost determined by one\'s culture. As Lacan said, \"The Name-of-the-Father creates the function of the father.\" But then where does the plural stem from? It isn\'t pagan, for it is found in the Bible.

Avian experts continue to see poor nutrition as the cause for many serious health issues in parrots.A Parrot\'s Fine Cuisine Cookbook and Nutritional Guide offers informative articles from leading authorities in the avian field, as well as a delightful collection of over 60 recipes you can prepare for your beloved fids.With information on the importance of raw whole foods, the amazing nutritional value

An exploration of concepts of art and womanhood, of what it means for Boland to be a woman poet, finding her own voice within a

Distinguished pediatrician Dr Robert Bucknam, M.D. and co-author Gary Ezzo are two of the world\'s leading experts on infant management concepts. In this revised 6th edition, they have updated their groundbreaking approach which has found favor with over six million parents in all 50 states and has been translated into 20 languages around the world. For over 25 years, On Becoming Babywise has been

Family Guy and Philosophy brings together low-brow, potty-mouthed, cartoon humor and high-brow philosophical reflection to deliver an outrageously hilarious and clever exploration of one of TV\'s most unrelenting families. Ok, it\'s not that high-brow. A sharp, witty and absurd exploration of one of television\'s most unrelenting families, the stars of one of the biggest-selling TV series ever on

A laugh-out-loud, bright and bold picture book full of unicorns inthe most unusual places... This book is full of unicorns of every shape and size. They\'re cheeky... sneaky... fabulous!You won\'t believe your

The Cosmic Collector is the second volume in the critically acclaimed, all-ages graphic novel series, Korgi. In this volume, things are not going too well in Korgi Hollow. While a mysterious hunter has trapped and clipped the wings off of many mollies, Ivy and Sprout search for answers in the surrounding woods... but they may be facing something that is totally out of this

Bob Harig\'s latest deep-dive into Tiger Woods\' thrilling career, as seen through his iconic 2019 Masters comeback and win. In April of 1997, the world of golf was forever changed. At the age of 21, a young Tiger Woods won the most prestigious golf tournament in the world, the Masters, by a record of 12 strokes. Woods became the youngest golfer ever to win the Masters and the first African or Asian-American

\"The values celebrated in these chapters make me understand why I feel so proud to come from the Rhondda... Wherever you\'re from, you won\'t fail to be inspired.\" - Sophie Evans, West End singing starThe Rhondda: a valley that fueled the world. In this kaleidoscopic portrait, John Geraint fixes - with a filmmaker\'s eye - the experience of living in this vibrant former mining community. The valley

- This visually stunning book celebrates twenty-two Australian chef greats at home in their private kitchen. Each chef includes a recipe in the book - This collection of some of Australia\'s finest chefs are interviewed by renowned architecture and design writer Stephen Crafti, and each profile is captured through gorgeous, intimate imagery by celebrated photographer Catherine Sutherland. The foreword

There are almost 86,000 people in the prison system in the United Kingdom, held in 118 prisons and nine immigration removal centres. People in the carceral system have some of the most complex health and social care needs in all of society. They have higher rates of cardiovascular disease, mental health issues, substance misuse problems, and the prison setting can increase the spread of infectious

The hit light novel series with over 30 million online views in Japan, now with an anime to premiere in 2024! After thirty-five years of perfectly ordinary life, a run-of-the-mill businessman suddenly drops dead...only to be reborn in another world! Now he must live as Ars Louvent, scion of a minor noble family and wielder of a fabulous skill: Appraisal, the power to perceive the strengths and abilities