This new text is a comprehensive introduction to the fast-growing field of corpus linguistics, and provides a systematic overview of pre-electronic and electronic corpora of all kinds.
Computer Science: An Overview (11th Edition) (2011)
Computer Science: An Overview uses broad coverage and clear exposition to present a complete picture of the dynamic computer science field. Accessible to students from all backgrounds, Glenn Brookshear uses a language-independent context to encourage the development of a practical, realistic understanding of the field. An overview of each of the important areas of Computer Science (e.g. Networking, OS, Computer Architecture, Algorithms) provides students with a general level of proficiency for future courses.
The contributors present a coherent collection of work on the functioning of metaphor in public discourse and related discourse areas from a broadly cognitive-linguistic background, providing a state-of-the-art overview of research on the discursive grounding of metaphor from a cognitive-linguistic perspective.
Ginkgo Biloba (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles)
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Ginkgo Biloba (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles)
A present and up-to-date overview of this particular genus, the contents of this volume include a history of its use, biotechnology, extraction of ginkgo leaves and extensive coverage of the ginkolides; their discovery, biosynthesis, chemical analysis, clinical use and pharmacological activity. Other important constituents are also given attention. This book gives a timely overview of this economically and medicinally highly important species and will be of interest to everyone involved in medicinal plant research and drug development.
"Dramatists and Dramas" presents the best of this award-winning critic's writings on the world's greatest dramatists and their classic plays. Coverage ranges from the ancient Greeks to the modern day, with a particular emphasis on Shakespeare, who remains an unquestionable miracle to Bloom and inspires some of his most profound writing. This invaluable collection also features Bloom's overview of the genre and his thoughts on its development, as well as genre-specific bibliographic information that encourages the reader to explore the topic further.
