This collection of essays is dedicated to the memory of David Hawkes (1923–2009), who is remembered as a pre-eminent translator and interpreter of Chinese literature into English, his most famous work being the translation of the classic eighteenth-century Chinese novel, the Hongloumeng or The Story of the Stone. The first part of the collection consists of studies on him and his works; the second part on the art of translation into English from Chinese literature. All the essays are written by scholars in the field from Britain, America, Australia and Hong Kong.

Mosaic, a complete multi-skill package, is based on the ICSE pattern. Through its child-centred, interactive approach, it brings out the best of both modern and traditional ELT practices.

Why do certain words make us blush or wince? Why do men and women really speak different languages? Why do nursery rhymes in vastly different societies possess similar rhyme and rhythm patterns? What do slang, riddles and puns secretly have in common? This erudite yet irresistibly readable book examines the game of language: its players, strategies, and hidden rules. Drawing on the most fascinating linguistic studies—and touching on everything from the Marx Brothers to linguistic sexism, from the phenomenon of glossolalia to Apache names for automobile parts—Word Play shows what really happens when people talk, no matter what language they happen to be using.

ColourSpectrums is an exciting leading edge personality styles model presented to groups worldwide in an entertaining, interactive workshop format. Now you too can learn how to use four colours to easily understand personality styles and human dynamics. This engaging process reveals your personality as a unique spectrum of: BLUE emotional intelligence, GREEN intellectual intelligence, RED physical intelligence and YELLOW organizational intelligence. Yup! You are more intelligent than you "think." Discover and celebrate your bright colour strengths. Acknowledge and strengthen your pale colour challenges. ColourSpectrums will help you use all four colours to make more intelligent decisions. Quickly identify anyone's ColourSpectrums personality to communicate and interact more effectively. Immediately enhance your personal effectiveness and improve all personal and professional relationships. ColourSpectrums synthesizes the complex body of work on personality styles into one seamless developmental model with profound implications and practical applications for interpersonal communication, group dynamics, family dynamics, parenting styles, teaching and learning styles, management styles, human resources, career counselling, customer service, decision making, stress management, conflict resolution, human development and much, much more. "So brilliantly simple, it's simply brilliant!" "Profoundly insightful a-ha learning. "Entertaining ha-ha learning." "Hands-on practical and user friendly." "A universal language celebrating diversity." In this ground-breaking series: ColourSpectrums Personality Styles Book 1: The Introduction ColourSpectrums Personality Styles Book 2: Stress Management and Conflict Resolution ColourSpectrums Personality Styles Book 3: Brightening Pale Colours www.colourspectrums.com

This illustrated and fully updated Third Edition of The Cambridge Guide to Literature in English is the most authoritative and international survey of world literature in English available. The Guide covers everything from Old English to contemporary writing from all over the English-speaking world. There are entries on writers from Britain and Ireland, the USA, Canada, India, Africa, South Africa, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Australia, as well as on many important poems, novels, literary journals and plays. This new edition has been brought completely up to date with more than 280 new author entries, most of them for living authors. The general reader will find it fascinating to browse and to discover many new writers and works, while students will find it an invaluable resource for daily use. This is a unique work of reference for the twenty-first century that no reader or library should be without.

"Unraveling the Drama: Crafting a Murder Mystery Play" is your comprehensive guide to creating captivating and immersive theatrical experiences. With ten expertly crafted chapters, each packed with invaluable insights and practical advice, this book takes you on a journey through the intricate art of crafting a murder mystery masterpiece. From laying the foundation with essential elements like setting, characters, and plot, to delving into the nuances of dialogue, clues, and red herrings, every aspect of the creative process is explored in depth. Discover the secrets to designing evocative settings, developing compelling characters, and plotting intricate crimes that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a seasoned playwright or a budding amateur, this book equips you with the tools and techniques you need to bring your vision to life. Learn how to structure your play for maximum impact, navigate the rehearsal and production process, and engage and interact with your audience in innovative ways. Packed with practical tips, inspiring examples, and actionable advice, "Unraveling the Drama" is an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about the art of mystery theater. Whether you're writing your first murder mystery play or seeking to refine your craft, this book will empower you to create unforgettable theatrical experiences that will leave audiences clamoring for more.

The story of British radio begins long before the birth of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) in 1922. This book aims to tell this story through its component parts: the makers, the programs, and the policies that together shaped the development of a system of broadcasting, grounded initially in a public service ethic, and subsequently struggling toward an, at times, uneasy balance of public and commercial radio. The last ten years of UK radio history have contained more drama, change and development than in all its previous history. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of British Radio covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 800 cross-referenced entries on issues, characters, movements and policies that have shaped radio in the United Kingdom. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about British Radio.

An updated edition of the seminal book that explores why the interest in psychoanalysis in France exploded after 1968 and what it says about culture and therapy. Among Western countries, France may well be the one that resisted Freud the longest. But, in the late 1960s, France was seized by an infatuation with Freudianism. By the end of that decade, France had more than a psychoanalytic movement: it had a widespread and deeply rooted psychoanalytic culture. At the heart of this development was Jacques Lacan's reconstruction of Freudian theory, a reinvention of psychoanalysis that resonated with French culture in the aftermath of the uprisings of 1968. In Psychoanalytic Politics, the second edition of her groundbreaking work, Sherry Turkle tells the fascinating story of Lacan and why his work so profoundly influenced the French psyche. While in the United States psychoanalysis is identified with an essentially conservative medical establishment, the French rediscovery of Freud, in a dramatic enactment of Freud’s prophesy, became associated with the most radical elements of French philosophical and political life. In this book, Turkle provides a firsthand account of the psychoanalytic culture that developed in France—as a politicized, Gallicized, and poeticized Freudianism, deeply marked by the work of Jacques Lacan. The clearest introduction in English to Lacan's teaching, Psychoanalytic Politics explores how cultures appropriate theories of mind and how ideas come to connect with individuals. The book’s final chapter provides a fascinating portrayal of the last years of Lacan’s life—the intrigue and power struggles that resulted in the break-up of the Freudian School he founded and the events that unfolded in the years following his death in 1981. This edition includes a new preface by the author, reflecting on the origins of the book and its relevance for today: a time when the integration of thought and feeling, politics and self-examination is as urgent an endeavor as ever.

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