'Fascinating. . .This engaging book explores just how multiple languages are acquired and sorted out by the brain. . .Costa's work derives from a great fund of knowledge, considerable curiosity and solidly scientific spirit' Philip Hensher SpectatorThe definitive study of bilingualism and the human brain from a leading neuropsychologistOver half of the world's population is bilingual and yet few of us understand how this extraordinary, complex ability really works. How do two languages co-exist in the same brain? What are the advantages and challenges of being bilingual? How do we learn - and forget - a language?In the first study of its kind, leading expert Albert Costa shares twenty years of experience to explore the science of language. Looking at studies and examples from Canada to France to South Korea, The Bilingual Brain investigates the significant impact of bilingualism on daily life from infancy to old age.It reveals, among other things, how babies differentiate between two languages just hours after birth, how accent affects the way in which we perceive others and even why bilinguals are better at conflict resolution. Drawing on cutting-edge neuro-linguistic research from his own laboratory in Barcelona as well from centres across the world, and his own bilingual family, Costa offers an absorbing examination of the intricacies and impact of an extraordinary skill. Highly engaging and hugely informative,The Bilingual Brain leaves us all with a sense of wonder at how language works.Translated by John W. Schwieter
'His best book yet' The Times'Thrilling . . .Macintyre will have you hooked to her life's every twist and turn' Times / Sunday Times Books of the Year'Macintyre has found a real-life heroine worthy of his gifts as John le Carre's nonfiction counterpart' New York TimesTHE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF WW2'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY SPY - FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SPY AND THE TRAITORFrom planning an assassination attempt on Hitler in Switzerland, to spying on the Japanese in Manchuria, to preventing nuclear war (or so she believed) by stealing the science of atomic weaponry from Britain to give to Moscow, Ursula Kuczynski Burton conducted some of the most dangerous espionage operations of the twentieth century. Born to a German Jewish family, as Ursula grew, so did the Nazis' power. A fanatical opponent of the fascism that ravaged her homeland, she was drawn to communism as a young woman, motivated by the promise of a fair and peaceful society.She eventually became a spymaster, saboteur, bomb-maker and secret agent. In Agent Sonya, Britain's most acclaimed historian vividly reveals the fascinating tale of a life that would change the course of history. Classic Ben Macintyre - a gripping ride, based on meticulous research, that reads like a novel - this is the greatest spy story never told.'This book is classic Ben Macintyre . . .quirky human details enliven every page' Clare Mulley, Spectator'Spins gloriously through one of the most extraordinary private lives of the twentieth century' Tony Rennell, Daily Mail Book of the Week'She is the strongest character of all in Macintyre's bestselling series of wartime tales . . .I raced through the pages to keep up with the plot' Julian Glover, Evening Standard'This impeccably researched account of her double life spans continents and is brilliantly compelling' Sunday Mirror
Explore M&A, in simple terms Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies provides useful techniques and real-world advice for anyone involved with - or thinking of becoming involved with - transactional work. Whether you are a transactions pro, a service provider tangentially involved in transactions, or a student thinking of becoming an investment banker, this book will provide the insights and knowledge that will help you become successful. Business owners and executives will also find this book helpful, not only when they want to buy or sell a company, but if they want to learn more about what improves a company's value. The evaluation process used by M&A professionals to transact a business sale is often quite different from the processes used by owners and executives to manage those businesses.In plain English terms that anyone can understand, this book details the step-by-step M&A process, describes different types of transactions, demonstrates various ways to structure a deal, defines methods to identify and contact targets, provides insights on how to finance transactions, reveals what helps and hurts a company's valuation, offers negotiating tips, explains how to perform due diligence, analyzes the purchase agreement, and discloses methods to help ensure the combined companies are successfully integrated. If you're getting involved with a merger or an acquisition, this book will help you gain a thorough understanding of what the heck is going on. Updates to this second edition include quality of earnings reports, representation and warranty insurance, how to hire investment bankers, changes to the offering documents, the rise of family offices, and the ubiquity of adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) as a basis for valuation.* Understand the merger and acquisition process in a simple, easy-to-understand manner* Learn the nomenclature and terminology needed to talk and act like a player* Determine how to hire the people who will help you conduct M&A deals* Discover tips on how to successfully negotiate transactions Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies is a great choice for business owners and executives, students, service providers, and anyone interested in M&A transactions.
A new method of music theory education for undergraduate music students, Harmony, Counterpoint, Partimento is grounded in schema theory and partimento, and takes an integrated, hands-on approach to the teaching of harmony and counterpoint in today's classrooms and studios.
This innovative and wildly funny read-aloud will be the Must Have book of the season. You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except...here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say...BLORK. Or BLUURF. Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy sounds like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and GLIBBITY GLOBBITY.
JJC RF-SWB Wireless Remote Control (Nikon MC-30) JJC´s RF-SW series of wireless remotes is designed for most DSLR and SLR cameras with a remote control connector. Operating on a 2.4GHz frequency with 16 available channels, this series of remotes minimises camera shake and enables the capture of hard-to-reach subjects. This remote control consists of three parts: a transmitter, a receiver and a connecting cable. Both, the transmitter and receiver, are powered by two AAA batteries. The transmitter can trigger the receiver without a direct line-of-sight, up to a distance of 50 metres, when the receiver is connected to your camera. With five shooting modes, this remote control offers versatility: single shooting, 5-second delayed shooting, 3 continuous shooting, unlimited continuous shooting and bulb shooting. The transmitter can also control multiple receivers simultaneously. Moreover, the receiver has a 1/4"-20 tripod socket on the bottom, so you can even attach it to a tripod. Characteristics Works at 2.4GHz frequency 16 available channels Can trigger the shutter without direct line of sight up to 50 meters Supports single shot, 5 seconds delay shot, 3 continuous shots, unlimited continuous shots, and bulb shot Transmitter can fire multiple receivers Receiver itself acts as a cable switch The removable clip can be attached to a tripod´s leg Transmitter Battery Type: AAA Battery x 2 Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C (40 °F to 105 °F) Net Weight: 24g Dimension: 29.4 x 120.2 x 16mm / 1.2 x 4.7 x 0.6" Receiver Battery Type: AAA Battery x 2 Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C (40 °F to 105 °F) Net Weight: 26g Dimension: 38 x 64.5 x 28.9mm / 1.5 x 2.5 x 1.1" Removable Clip Compatible thickness: approx. 10mm~25mm / 0.39"~0.98" Net Weight: 14.2g Dimension: 53.5 x 30 x 43.7mm / 2.1 x 1.2 x 1.7" In the box 1x Transmitter 1x Receiver 4x AAA Battery 1x Connecting Cable 1x Removable Clip 1x Lanyard
'One of the most remarkable artists of our age' - Mario Vargas Llosa. "The Book of Sand" was the last of Borges' major collections to be published. The stories are, in his words, 'variations on favourite themes...combining a plain and at times almost colloquial style with a fantastic plot'. It includes such marvellous tales as "The Congress", "Undr" and "The Mirror and the Mask". Also included are the handful of stories written right at the end of Borges' life - "August 25, 1983", "Blue Tigers", "The Rose of Paracelsus" and "Shakespeare's Memory".
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!When Yurako reveals the history of her relationship with Mao, Nanoka starts to question her own feelings for him. But she doesn't have much time to dwell on her romantic life before the gang is off to investigate mysterious cases of spontaneous human combustion! Who is behind the immolation of wealthy local bureaucrats? Plus, the tragic story of Hyakka's arrival at the Goko clan's dojo. And finally, Shiranui and Hakubi's master plan is revealed!
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 352, Publishers: Pushkin Press, Author: Nilanjana Roy, ISBN-13: 9781782279440, Date of issue: 2024
Islands have long been a source of fascination for travellers and there's an endless variety to explore: from storm-battered Faroes to the sort of tropical islands where long-gone pirates may have buried their treasure hauls. Following a similar format to Lonely Planet's iconic pictorial The Travel Book, The Islands Book presents 150 of the world's most unique and enchanting islands. All are notable for their history, wildlife or cultural qualities, and have been selected according to how unique and fascinating they are.All island profiles will feature: An overview of the island's backstory Beautiful photography that provides an insight into life on the island Large-scale detailed maps that highlight the island's top 5 points of interest, from landmarks to volcanoes, beaches and wildlifePractical information so that you can plan your visitBespoke illustrations Featuring stunning cover artwork by Taiwanese illustrator, Whooli Chen, and presented in a premium hardcover format, The Islands Book provides endless ideas for future seaside escapes or makes an inspirational gift for a special traveller in your life. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers.You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands.It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)
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Cosy up with Mog at bedtime in this collection of 3 best-loved stories featuring everyone's favourite family cat Mog fills her day with adventures and unexpected mishaps, but she ends every day curled up in her basket. Join Mog for bedtime with three of Judith Kerr's most memorable Mog tales brought together in this sleepytime story collection. Each story features the complete text with accompanying illustrations throughout. Contains: Mog the Forgetful Cat Mog and the Baby Mog and Bunny
Two Gentlemen of Verona is commonly agreed to be Shakespeare's first comedy, and probably his first play. A comedy built around the confusions of doubling, cross - dressing and identity, it is also a play about the ideal of male friendship and what happens to those friendships when men fall in love. William Carroll's engaging Introduction focuses on the traditions and sources that stand behind the play and explores Shakespeare's unique and bold treatment of them. Special attention is given to the strong female figure of Julia and the controversial final scene. The Two Gentlemen of Verona is commonly agreed to be Shakespeare's first comedy, and probably his first play. A comedy built around the confusions of doubling, cross-dressing, and identity, it is also a play about the ideal of male friendship and what happens to those friendships when men fall in love.William Carroll's engaging introduction focuses on the traditions and sources that stand behind the play and explores Shakespeare's unique and bold treatment of them. Carroll first explores the early modern discourse of male friendship and relates it to the play's unsettling ending. Special attention is given to the strong female figure of Julia and the controversial final scene. He goes on to discuss various other relevant topics: the influence of the Prodigal Son story on the play, the problem of using a boy in drag (for the first time in a Shakespearean comedy) to depict Julia, and Shakespeare's debt to Ovid and John Lyly in using the theme of metamorphosis. Next, the editor explores the use of letters; the portrayal and breed of Crab, the play's infamous dog; the complex geography of the story; and the play's dramaturgy. Carroll concludes with an extensive look at the play's theatrical and critical afterlife, and a discussion of the original text and date. This edition ofThe Two Gentlemen of Verona also includes one appendix (a casting chart), and a list of abbreviations and references.The Arden Shakespeare has developed a reputation as the pre-eminent critical edition of Shakespeare for its exceptional scholarship, reflected in the thoroughness of each volume. An introduction comprehensively contextualizes the play, chronicling the history and culture that surrounded and influenced Shakespeare at the time of its writing and performance, and closely surveying critical approaches to the work. Detailed appendices address problems like dating and casting, and analyze the differing Quarto and Folio sources. A full commentary by one or more of the play's foremost contemporary scholars illuminates the text, glossing unfamiliar terms and drawing from an abundance of research and expertise to explain allusions and significant background information. Highly informative and accessible, Arden offers the fullest experience of Shakespeare available to a reader. Two Gentlemen of Verona is commonly agreed to be Shakespeare's first comedy, and probably his first play. A comedy built around the confusions of doubling, cross - dressing and identity, it is also a play about the ideal of male friendship and what happens to those friendships when men fall in love. William Carroll's engaging Introduction focuses on the traditions and sources that stand behind the play and explores Shakespeare's unique and bold treatment of them. Special attention is given to the strong female figure of Julia and the controversial final scene. Two Gentlemen of Verona is commonly agreed to be Shakespeare's first comedy, and probably his first play. A comedy built around the confusions of doubling, cross - dressing and identity, it is also a play about the ideal of male friendship and what happens to those friendships when men fall in love. William Carroll's engaging Introduction focuses on the traditions and sources that stand behind the play and explores Shakespeare's unique and bold treatment of them. Special attention is given to the strong female figure of Julia and the controversial final scene.
Immerse yourself in stories and pictures of these useful plants, from herb gardens to remote wildernesses. Herbs have been used by humans throughout history - for cooking, medicine, rituals, and more. They are also a huge part of the modern world, from gardening, food, and cosmetics to medicines fighting diseases such as malaria. With vibrant illustrations and expert knowledge, The Herb Book takes a close-up look at a wide range of herbs from around the world, showcasing their botanical characteristics, medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary properties and uses, and cultural impact on the lives of humans. Dive deep into the pages of this horticultural handbook to discover: - Detailed original photography combines with historical and contemporary images to create a compelling visual mix. - Provides a global view of herbs and their culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses around the world. - Contains in-depth coverage of over 80 herb species. - Continues the warm visual aesthetic of The Tree Book Featuring key scientific facts along with historical and mythological stories, this book provides a rich blend of information on these extraordinary plants and their role in our world. Proving a must-have volume for gardeners, horticulturalists, and amateur herbalists alike, as well as anyone interested in natural remedies, cookes and foodies too!
What's the #1 travel experience in Australia? For the first time, Lonely Planets experts have ranked the countrys top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems to create this definitive travel wishlist. With glorious photos, insightful commentary and details of how to visit each place, this is your essential guide to an Australian adventure. What's the #1 travel experience in Australia?For the first time, the team at Lonely Planet and its panel of industry experts have ranked the top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems across the land to create this definitive travel wishlist. Lonely Planet's Ultimate Australia Travel List is the regional follow-up to the bestselling Lonely Planets Ultimate Travel List and a must-own coffee table book for both travellers to Australia and residents who want to discover their countrys most iconic sights and activities. Learn about Indigenous culture and traditions, savour local flavours at world renowned eateries, have ethical interactions with native wildlife, swim in turquoise waters at picture-perfect beaches, and explore the breathtaking beauty of natural landscapes. With glorious photos, insightful commentary and details of how to visit each place, this is your essential guide to exploring the very best of Australias travel experiences. Autorid: Lonely Planet
