"The hypothesis suggested by Benjamin Lee Whorf that the structure of a person's language is a factor in the way in which he understands reality and behaves with respect to it has attracted the attention of linguists, anthropologists, psychologists, philosophers, as well as a large segment of the public." Science
"Benjamin Lee Whorf's scholarly contributions were substantial both in technical linguistics and in the broader area for which he is best known, the relation between language perception and thought.... The basic thesis, stated by others before Whorf but developed by him and given his name in recent literature, is that our perception of the world and our ways of thinking about it are deeply influenced by the structure of the languages we speak.... Any student of comparative literature or other cross-cultural study of values must at least take Whorf SMYTHs thesis into account . . ." -- Literature East and West, the Newsletter of the Conference on Oriental-Western Library Relations of the Modern Language Association of America.
"With his edition of Language, Thought, and Reality, Professor Carroll has . . . performed an invaluable service for linguists everywhere . . . A carefully planned and skillfully edited presentation of Whorf THEs philosophy of language, to which has been added an interesting foreword by Stuart Chase, an invaluable essay by Carroll, and an extremely illuminating and useful bibliography. . ." -- International Journal of American Linguistics
"An essay showing why Hopi is superior to English as a scientific language, a criticism of Basic English as Complex English, and an account of the semantics of fire prevention are not only readable but delightful." - New Yorker
Need to lower your cholesterol? TLC (therapeutic lifestyle changes) is a set of tools you can use to get results. This easy-to-read booklet is designed to help you make the lifestyle changes that will lower blood cholesterol and reduce your risk for heart disease. It explains how to follow the TLC diet (low in saturated fat, trans fat, and dietary cholesterol), increase physical activity, and manage weight for people whose cholesterol level is above their goal. The guide includes helpful lists and charts, sample menus, a 10-year coronary heart disease risk calculator, and many tips for success. Make TLC part of your program for heart health.
In addition to an analysis of the detective fiction genre as a whole, this CliffsNotes volume covers the following novels and stories: Moonstone by Wilkie Colins "The Adventures of the Speckled Bird" by A. Conana Doyle Whose Body? by Dorothy Sayers The Benson Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine The Murder of Roger Achroyd by Agatha Christie What Mrs. McGillicuddy Saw! by Agatha Christie The Fashion in Shrouds by Margery Allingham Black Orchids by Rex Stout The List of Adrian Messenger by Philip MacDonald Death and the Joyful Woman by Ellis Peters.
Othello is one of Shakespeare's great tragedies. In this Routledge Literary Sourcebook,
Andrew Hadfield provides the ideal starting point for students studying
this play. Along with extensive annotated extracts from the play
itself, the sourcebook includes materials on: contemporary documents;
early critical reception of the play; twentieth century criticism and
the play in performance.
The UNEP Year Book 2008 (formerly the GEO Year Book) is the fifth
annual report on the changing environment produced by the United
Nations Environment Programme in collaboration with many world
environmental experts. The UNEP Year Book 2008 highlights the
increasing complexity and interconnections of climate change, ecosystem
integrity, human well-being, and economic development. It examines the
emergence and influence of economic mechanisms and market driven
approaches for addressing environmental degradation. It describes
recent research findings and policy decisions that affect our awareness
of and response to changes in our global environment.
In three sections, the UNEP Year Book 2008 focuses on recent environmental events, developments, and scientific findings:
The Global Overview surveys the significant environmental events that
gained prominence during 2007. Using graphs, charts, and photos with
examples from regional experiences, the overview also tracks new
scientific and policy developments on the environmental front.
The Feature Focus documents some of the creative efforts already
working in markets and financial circles to fight the growing climate
crisis. The section also examines patterns that are emerging after a
decade of carbon market experimentation. Finally, it attempts to map
the next important steps that will assist the transition to an
environmentally-sound economy.
The Emerging Challenge examines recent scientific findings on the role
of arctic climate feedbacks. Release of methane from thawing permafrost
and from hydrate deposits are amplifiying warming trends. The section
emphasizes the urgent need for increased investments in climate and
energy research, knowledge partnerships, and global political responses
to meet these serious challenges.
The UNEP Year Book 2008 is essential, informative, and authoritative
reading for anyone with a role or an interest in our changing
environment.
