This reference defines the rapidly emerging interdisciplinary field of literature and science. An introductory essay traces the history of the field, its growing reputation, and the current state of research. Broad in scope, the volume covers world literature from its beginnings to the present day and illuminates the role of science in literature and literary studies. This volume includes over 650 A-Z entries on: topics and themes, significant writers and scientists, key works, and important theories and methodologies.
The mathematical and finance field can be a very lucrative one, with jobs ranging from bankers to lawyers to urban planners, and more. Kids with a love of numbers and math concepts may find this industry both satisfying and challenging. What does it take to pursue a career in math and money? Completely redesigned and updated with current information, "Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Math and Money, Second Edition" helps kids identify their personality traits and guides them on how best to apply those skills to careers in the mathematical or financial field.
Whether kids enjoy the fresh air and scenery of the great outdoors or have an uncanny way with animals, career opportunities abound for nature and animal lovers everywhere. From animal trainers to land surveyors to veterinarians, this field opens up a world of adventurous job possibilities. What does a career in this exciting field entail? "Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Animals and Nature, Second Edition", newly redesigned and completely updated, offers kids the information they need to make a smart career choice. Step-by-step self-assessment allows kids to identify their personality traits and then connect them to viable career options.
Moonwalk with Your Eyes: A Pocket Field Guide (Astronomer's Pocket Field Guide)
Of all the many things we can look at in the night sky, the Moon is one of the richest in its ever-changing detail, as changes in light and shadow daily transform what you can see of every feature. Whether you use binoculars, a small telescope or a large one,you will find the Moon offers new horizons rich in exploration opportunities.
The papers collected in the current volume are intended to add to the growing body of scholarship in the field of Translation Studies and to increase scholarly awareness of translation — in short, to make translation more “visible.” The variety of critical approaches represented here testifies to the current diversity of the field, from feminist translation practices to issues surrounding nationalism, postcoloniality,and globalization, to accounts of of personal translational and editorial practices, to analyses of the marketing of translations in the United States.
