There is no end to the writing of popular books on Egypt. Most are, however, lavishly illustrated coffee-table books or superficial summaries of Egyptian history and culture. Few seriously attempt to introduce their readers to the discipline of Eqyptology itself. David's book is a significant exception.
Over the past decade interest in research on screen translation has increased sharply while at the same time fast moving technological breakthroughs are continually modifying and renewing both products and well-established methods of linguistic mediation. Thus, as more scholars choose to devote their energies to investigating this multi-faceted field, there is an ever-growing need to map out where the discipline stands and where it is going in terms of research.
Review “Drawing on 30-plus years of experience in education as both a teacher and a counselor, Tauber presents a text for those who are new to teaching or who have had little coursework in discipline. In addition to expanding and updating the existing material, the fourth edition includes three new chapters on democracy and schooling, and how democracy impacts discipline; acting and discipline, and how teachers can use acting/performance skills to engage students and handle discipline problems; and the growing problem of bullying in schools.”–Reference & Research Book News --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Richard Bradford provides a definitive introductory guide to modern critical ideas on literary style and stylistics. Providing readers with a basic grasp of stylistics and literary analysis, this comprehensive and accessible guidebook examines the terminology of literary form; how literary style has evolved since the sixteenth century; the role of stylistics in twentieth-century criticism; the discipline of stylistics from classical rhetoric to post-structuralism; the relationship between literary style and its historical context; style and gender.
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The General Graduate Record Exam (GRE), or GRE General Test, is the primary standardized test for admission to graduate-level academic programs in the United States. The exam is designed and administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), the same company that produces the SAT. Taking the GRE is a skill. It shares some aspects with other endeavors, such as competing in athletics. It requires discipline and practice to succeed. These are skills that can be improved through coaching, but ultimately, improvement also requires practice. This book gives you both.
