Metaphorical and metonymical compounds – novel and lexicalised ones alike – are remarkably abundant in language. Yet how can we be sure that when using an expression such as land fishing in order to speak about metal detecting, the referent will be immediately understood even if the hearer had not been previously familiar with the compound? Accordingly, this book sets out to explore whether the semantics of metaphorical and metonymical noun–noun combinations can be systematically analysed within a theoretical framework...
An ideal learning tool for students and teachers of science. Full-colour diagrams, graphs, charts, and maps on every page illustrate the essential elements of the subject, while parallel text provides key definitions and step-by-step explanations. The contents include: Atomic Structures, Elements and Compounds, Radioactivity, The Chemistry of Carbon, Changes in Matter, Patterns in Non-metals, Patterns in Metals, Chemical Reactions.
The Inside-Out Diet: 4 Weeks to Natural Weight Loss, Total Body Health, and Radiance
Wong, a naturopathic doctor and nutritionist, suggests that a healthy liver is the key to managing weight. She believes that a liver overburdened by a fatty, salty, sugary diet is unable to fulfill its role metabolizing fats, proteins and carbohydrates; absorbing vitamins; breaking down unwanted compounds; and removing chemicals from the blood.
The 100 Most Important Chemical Compounds: A Reference Guide
In public, school, and academic libraries, there is a need for clearly written, not-too-technical information about chemicals. This source “discusses the chemistry, history, and uses of significant compounds that have affected humans throughout history.
