To what extent can Cognitive Linguistics benefit from the systematic study of a creative phenomenon like humor? Although the authors in this volume approach this question from different perspectives, they share the profound belief that humorous data may provide a unique insight into the complex interplay of quantitative and qualitative aspects of meaning construction.
Focus is a rich, varied, carefully levelled course for upper secondary students. Specially designed to motivate older teens, it helps them to track their level and achieve the exam results they need. With its unique blended learning package, Focus is the flexible course that gets results.
Children’s Digest, published since 1997, is one of the leading children’s magazines. An attractive, unique and absorbing multicolor monthly, it appeals equally to the young and young at heart and makes learning by reading enjoyable. The magazine’s wide array of informative, educative and stimulating features also include: Engrossing, unique features by eminent authors. Posers, snippets and curious facts . Jokes, humorous illustrations and word play puzzles. Crosswords, quizzes and brainteasers. Short stories, cartoons and competitions.
Sandy beaches, grand Buddhist temples, tongue-numbing cuisine, world-class spas, and a unique and enormously rich language–Thailand is unique among Southeast Asian nations and a not-to-be-missed destination. Thais have a rich cultural history and contrasts abound in the country, both geographically and socially. In a land the size of France, beach resorts run the gamut from sketchy but popular Pattaya to dignified Hua Hin. Idyllic island hideaways of virgin beaches sheltered by palm groves and lapped by gentle waters contrast with Bangkok, the busy capital.
This book teaches the key knowledge required for the use of ultrasound to guide many catheter based cardiac therapies. While live CME courses are now covering this material there are very few textbooks on this topic. A unique aspect of this book is that it has many images to illustrate the teaching points.
