First published in 1937, this woodworking classic reveals a fascinating look into the social structure of a 19th-century English town and a carpenter’s place in it. Encapsulating a time prior to power tools and mass production, when woodworkers made virtually...
"The Writing of Spirit: Soul, System, and the Roots of Language Science" by Sarah Pourciau embarks on a captivating journey through the history of language science, uncovering the profound impact of the shift from historical to synchronic models of explanation....
**Translating for the European Union Institutions** by Svend Bech, Emma Wagner, and Jesús M. Martínez delves into the intricate world of translation within the European Union. This comprehensive guide explores the vast network of translators employed by the EU institutions,...
"Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins: A Natural History" by Ronald Orenstein is a comprehensive guide to these fascinating creatures. This updated edition delves into the remarkable adaptations that have allowed turtles to thrive for over 200 million years, exploring their presence...
Gothic is a potent word. For many people it conjures up images of dark, atmospheric castles, ruined abbeys, and horror stories set in misty graveyards. All this could not be further from the truth. Some 150 years ago Victorian Gothic...
VISION- ITS DEVELOPMENT IN INFANT AND CHILD by ARNOLD GESELL, M. D. FRANCES L. ILG., M. D. GLENNA E. BULLIS. Assisted by VIVIENNE ILG, O. D. and G. N. GETMAN, O. D. PAUL B. HOEBER, INC. MEDICAL BOOK DEPARTMENT OF...
The World Wide Web constitutes the largest existing source of texts written in a great variety of languages. A feasible and sound way of exploiting this data for linguistic research is to compile a static corpus for a given language....
"Wireframing Essentials" by Matthew J. Hamm is a comprehensive guide that empowers you to understand and implement user experience (UX) design principles, drawing from the author's real-world experience. This book serves as your stepping stone into the world of UX...
Georgie White Clark-adventurer, raconteur, eccentric--first came to know the canyons of the Colorado River by swimming portions of them with a single companion. She subsequently hiked and rafted portions of the canyons, increasingly sharing her love of the Colorado River...
"Your Water Footprint: The Shocking Facts About How Much Water We Use to Make Everyday Products" by Stephen Leahy unveils the hidden cost of our modern lifestyle. This book provides a comprehensive look at the "virtual water concept," revealing the...
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