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The Worldwide Books of Names
The Worldwide Book Of Names is a well-researched, fascinating and comprehensive handbook of first names that will prove indispensable, whether you are naming your baby, choosing a new name for yourself, or simply tracing the origins of your names. Joanna Mireles takes us through an odyssey of names from over 100 countries, presenting an eclectic collection of names ranges from the exotic to the familiar. Useful notes supply the cultural origins, meanings and variant spellings of names picked from a vast variety of cultures, both ancient and modern. Perfect for the general reader to dip into a must for the parent and an ideal gift for expectant mothers.
Komik als Kommunikation der Kulturen
Christopher Kloë stellt in diesem Buch Samuel Huntingtons Hypothese eines Kampfes der Kulturen die Systematik einer Begegnung der Kulturen gegenüber. Diese wird durch das Mittel der medialen komischen Kommunikation von (Selbst-)Darstellungen anhand der Thesen von Homi K. Bhabha, Thilo Sarrazin, Alfred Schütz und Zygmunt Bauman erläutert. Der Vorgang einer ansteigenden Auseinandersetzung mit den jeweils Fremden auch in der Form von komischen Inszenierungen, die als analog zum ansteigenden Eintritt von Fremden in den lokalen sozialen Raum betrachtet wird, erläutert der Autor am Beispiel von türkischstämmigen und muslimischen Gruppen in Deutschland und im Vergleich zu Minderheiten im westlichen Kulturkreis.
Peirce sobre la arquitectura
Las ideas ganan legitimidad a medida que se les da algún uso práctico. Un estudio de Charles Sanders Peirce (1839-1914) apoya este pragmatismo como forma de pensar sobre la verdad y el significado. La arquitectura tiene un fuerte componente pragmático, sobre todo cuando pensamos en los usuarios del edificio, la arquitectura como práctica, las demandas prácticas de la edificación y la utilidad. Después de todo, Vitruvio situó a la firmeza y la belleza junto a la funcionalidad como exigencia para la arquitectura. El estudio de la semiótica se dividió en la década de 1980 entre los defensores de la semiótica de Peirce y el campo más amplio del estructuralismo. Este último ha domin...
Perfect Babies' Names
Perfect Babies' Names is an essential resource for all parents-to-be. Taking a close look at over 3,000 names, it not only tells you each name's meaning and history, it also tells you which famous people have shared it over the years and how popular – or unpopular – it is now. With tips on how to make a shortlist and advice for avoiding names that give rise to unfortunate nicknames, Perfect Babies' Names is the ultimate one-stop guide. The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear and straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your baby's name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-and-tested tips, each book contains all you need to get it right first time.
Darkness to Light
New York Times Bestseller Fame. Sex. Pain. Drugs. Death. Booze. Money. Addiction. Redemption. Dizzying heights. Rock-bottom depths. Desperation and elation—sometimes in the same hour. Not to mention power . . . and the struggle for it. The world knows Lamar Odom as a two-time NBA world champion who rocketed to uncharted heights of fame thanks to being a member of both the storied Los Angeles Lakers and the ubiquitous Kardashian empire. But who is Lamar, really? Fans have long praised his accessibility and genuine everyman quality—he is a blinding talent who has suffered a series of heartaches, setback, and loss. But until now, his most candid moments have remained behind closed doors . ....
A Window to Young Minds
When Janis Gull, a pirate aboard the sky's most feared ship, finds love for the first time, she's determined to cling to it. But her disapproving father threatens their romance, infuriating her--and pitting her against her own heart. Gold Medal Winner: 2018 Readers' Favorite Award.
Names to Grow On
More than 400 pages packed with creative lists, informative sidebars, and everything expectant parents need to find the perfect name for their baby. A comprehensive, A-to-Z listing of more than 25,000 baby names Name listings include information on the name's origin, meaning, popularity, even famous people with the same name Lists the 100 most-used names for boys and girls in 2006, plus the most popular names for twins and the top 25 names from each state Fun quizzes and personality tests help readers find out what kind of names will be a perfect fit for their baby Official sources provide top names from more than 30 countries Provides fresh new insight into modern challenges of multiples, adoption, and name creation Easy tips guide readers through the process of choosing the best name for their situation First-person experiences provide the “been there, done that” perspective readers need Pullout family tree makes it easy to organize family names and uncover names with unique historical appeal
Fragment-Based Drug Discovery
Fragment-based drug discovery is a rapidly evolving area of research, which has recently seen new applications in areas such as epigenetics, GPCRs and the identification of novel allosteric binding pockets. The first fragment-derived drug was recently approved for the treatment of melanoma. It is hoped that this approval is just the beginning of the many drugs yet to be discovered using this fascinating technique. This book is written from a Chemist's perspective and comprehensively assesses the impact of fragment-based drug discovery on a wide variety of areas of medicinal chemistry. It will prove to be an invaluable resource for medicinal chemists working in academia and industry, as well as anyone interested in novel drug discovery techniques.
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