In this text, Hebrew language scholars outline views on the phenomenon of variation in biblical Hebrew and its significance for biblical studies. An... Læs mere
Whether initiating girls or healing cattle, bringing rain or protesting taxation, many in Africa share a vision of a world where the cultural, symbolic and cosmic categories of 'male' and 'female' serve, through ritual, to both reimagine and transform the world
In his final work Baird offers a critical introduction to the historical paradigm, pointing out its limitations in terms of tracing the paradigm of New... Læs mere
An investigation of academic vocabulary in the International Corpus of Learner English.
The result of a joint teaching initiative by the tourism departments of twenty European universities, this book provides a range of case studies from across the continent. It highlights the same issues in a different area and a different type of destination.
Suitable for lay people about contemplation and the life of prayer.
Among Western literatures, only the German-speaking countries can boast a list of world-class writers such as Goethe,... Læs mere
An extensive exploration into autobiographical writing, combining practical analysis for creative nonfiction writers with criticism of key texts for students of literary studies
A guide to the published writings of Graham Greene, from his literary writings to published letters and interviews. It surveys not only Greene's literary work - including his fiction, poetry and drama - but also his other published writings.