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Getting it published (2nd Ed.)
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Getting it published 2nd Ed.Getting it published 2nd Ed.

Since 2001 William Germano’s Getting It Published has helped thousands of scholars develop a compelling book proposal, find the right academic publisher, evaluate a contract, handle the review process, and, finally, emerge as published authors.
 
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1001 conversation starters for any occasions (The complete book of questions)
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1001 conversation starters for any occasions (The complete book of questions)1001 conversation starters for any occasions (The complete book of questions)

Start fun and meaningful conversations in your group! With these 1,001 seeker-friendly icebreaker questions, anyone can build trust and sustain group interaction. Thematic categories include Light and Easy, Blast from the Past, Preferences, and Spiritually Speaking. Also a great way for families, couples, and friend? to know each other better.
 
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How does it feel? - Point of view in translation
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How does it feel? - Point of view in translationHow does it feel? - Point of view in translation

Narratology is concerned with the study of narratives; but surprisingly it does not usually distinguish between original and translated texts. This lack of distinction is regrettable. The visibility of translations and translators has become a widely discussed topic in Translation Studies; yet the issue of translating a novel's point of view has remained relatively unexplored. It seems crucial to ask how far a translator's choices affect the novel's point of view, and whether characters or narrators come across similarly in originals and translations.
 
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Translating and interpreting conflict
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Translating and interpreting conflictTranslating and interpreting conflict

The relationship between translation and conflict is highly relevant in today’s globalised and fragmented world, and this is attracting increased academic interest. This collection of essays was inspired by the first international conference to directly address the translator and interpreter’s involvement in situations of military and ideological conflict, and its representation in fiction.
 
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Why not the best schools? (2008)
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Why not the best schools? (2008)Why not the best schools? (2008)

Expectations have been raised in Australia and comparable countries for an 'education revolution' that will secure success for all students in all settings. Such a revolution must ensure the alignment of educational outcomes, the skills required for a strong economy, and the needs of a harmonious society. Why not the Best Schools? offers a ten-point, ten-year plan for an education revolution that will result in the transformation of Australia's schools.
 
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