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The Handbook of Chinese Linguistics is the first comprehensive introduction to Chinese linguistics from the perspective of modern theoretical and formal linguistics. Containing twenty-five chapters, the book offers a balanced, accessible and thoughtfully organized introduction to some of the most important results of research into Chinese linguistics carried out by theoretical linguists during the last thirty years. Presenting critical overviews of a wide range of major topics, it is the first to meet the great demand for an overview volume on core areas of Chinese linguistics.Authoritative contributions describe and assess the major achievements and controversies of research undertaken in each area, and provide bibliographies for further reading. The contributors refer both to their own work in relevant fields, and objectively present a range of competitor theories and analyses, resulting in a volume that is fully comprehensive in its coverage of theoretical research into Chinese linguistics in recent years. This unique Handbook is suitable both as a primary reader for structured, taught courses on Chinese linguistics at university level, and for individual study by graduates and other professional linguists.

The Art of Drug Synthesis illustrates how chemistry, biology, pharmacokinetics, and a host of other disciplines come together to produce successful medicines. The authors have compiled a collection of 21 representative categories of drugs, from which they have selected as examples many of the best-selling drugs on the market today. An introduction to each drug is provided, as well as background to the biology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and drug metabolism, followed by a detailed account of the drug synthesis. Edited by prominent scientists working in drug discovery for PfizerMeets the needs of a growing community of researchers in pharmaceutical R&DProvides a useful guide for practicing pharmaceutical scientists as well as a text for medicinal chemistry studentsAn excellent follow-up to the very successful first book by these editors, Contemporary Drug Synthesis, but with all new therapeutic categories and drugs discussed.

As globalization has increased awareness of the extent of language contact and linguistic diversity, questions concerning bilingualism and multilingualism have taken on an increasing importance from both practical and scholarly points of view. Written by leading experts and practitioners in the field, The Blackwell Guide to Research Methods in Bilingualism and Multilingualism: Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of research on bilingualism and multilingualism and offers a practical guide to the procedures and tools for collecting and analyzing dataSpecifically addresses methodological issues, discussing research topics, core concepts and approaches, and the methods and techniques availableLinks theory to method, and to data, and answers a real need for a know-how volume on bilingualism and multilingualism that deals with its methodology in a systematic and coherent way

Cyberbullying in the Global Playground provides the first global, in-depth analysis of the emerging phenomenon of cyberbullying. Offers the first thorough comparative account of recent research into the emerging global phenomenon of cyberbullyingProvides an international perspective on the prevalence and nature of cyberbullyingPresents recent authoritative research within a critical perspective, drawing out theoretical and practical implications for policy and practiceMay be used to help design intervention, evaluation, and policy strategies for effective efforts to combat the international phenomenon of cyberbullying

As consumer costs for multimedia devices such as digital cameras and Web phones have decreased and diversity in the market has skyrocketed, the amount of digital information has grown considerably. Intelligent Multimedia Databases and Information Retrieval: Advancing Applications and Technologies details the latest information retrieval technologies and applications, the research surrounding the field, and the methodologies and design related to multimedia databases. Together with academic researchers and developers from both information retrieval and artificial intelligence fields, this book details issues and semantics of data retrieval with contributions from around the globe. As the information and data from multimedia databases continues to expand, the research and documentation surrounding it should keep pace as best as possible, and this book provides an excellent resource for the latest developments.

Databases are designed to support data storage, processing, and retrieval activities related to data management. The use of databases in various applications has resulted in an enormous wealth of data, which populates many types of databases around the world. Advanced Database Query Systems: Techniques, Applications and Technologies focuses on technologies and methodologies of database queries, XML and metadata queries, and applications of database query systems, aiming at providing a single account of technologies and practices in advanced database query systems. This book provides the state of the art information for academics, researchers and industry practitioners who are interested in the study, use, design and development of advanced and emerging database queries with ultimate aim of building competencies for exploiting the opportunities of the data and knowledge society.

In today's information age, the security of digital communication and transactions is of critical importance. Cryptography is the traditional, yet effective, practice of concealing personal information in cyberspace. Applied Cryptography for Cyber Security and Defense: Information Encryption and Cyphering applies the principles of cryptographic systems to real-world scenarios, explaining how cryptography can protect businesses' information and ensure privacy for their networks and databases. It delves into the specific security requirements within various emerging application areas and discusses procedures for engineering cryptography into system design and implementation.

Advances in web technology and the proliferation of sensors and mobile devices connected to the internet have resulted in the generation of immense data sets available on the web that need to be represented, saved, and exchanged. Massive data can be managed effectively and efficiently to support various problem-solving and decision-making techniques. Emerging Technologies and Applications in Data Processing and Management is a critical scholarly publication that examines the importance of data management strategies that coincide with advancements in web technologies. Highlighting topics such as geospatial coverages, data analysis, and keyword query, this book is ideal for professionals, researchers, academicians, data analysts, web developers, and web engineers.

This volume will summarize the most recent development in experimentation, computation, and theory on chemistry of glass forming melt, including melt structure modeling and melt structure and characterizations. This volume provides a timely update on the advances in glass basic science research and development.

As the media landscape has evolved over the past few years, especially with the emergence of interactive and social media, the philosophy of advertising is significantly changing. Most businesses realize that the days when they relied on three national networks (ABC, NBC, and CBS) and a few national newspapers to advertise are gone; thus, they begin to find alternatives to standardized advertising. Many of them begin to adopt more individualized advertising approaches, empowered by Internet technologies. This book outlines three fundamental strategies of advertising: standardized, targeted, and individualized. It describes each strategy in detail and discusses the pros and cons of each. The importance of collecting consumer insights and incorporating those insights into advertising messages are also highlighted. Although a few high-technology companies, such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon, are showing success in delivering individualized advertising messages to consumers, this approach (including both personalization and customization) is not suitable for all businesses. No single strategy is absolutely more effective than the others; however, inside you are given a real strategy based on a scrutiny of the value proposition of the business and expectations of consumers.

Databases are designed to support data storage, processing, and retrieval activities related to data management. The use of databases in various applications has resulted in an enormous wealth of data, which populates many types of databases around the world. Advanced Database Query Systems: Techniques, Applications and Technologies focuses on technologies and methodologies of database queries, XML and metadata queries, and applications of database query systems, aiming at providing a single account of technologies and practices in advanced database query systems. This book provides the state of the art information for academics, researchers and industry practitioners who are interested in the study, use, design and development of advanced and emerging database queries with ultimate aim of building competencies for exploiting the opportunities of the data and knowledge society.

She is as beautiful as a flower and weak like a woman. She had a scum before her and a lick after her, can't she just give me something normal ...

She is as beautiful as a flower and weak like a woman. She had a scum before her and a lick after her, can't she just give me something normal ...

She is as beautiful as a flower and weak like a woman. She had a scum before her and a lick after her, can't she just give me something normal ...

She is as beautiful as a flower and weak like a woman. She had a scum before her and a lick after her, can't she just give me something normal ...

She is as beautiful as a flower and weak like a woman. She had a scum before her and a lick after her, can't she just give me something normal ...

Centraal-Europa is verwoest en duizenden mensen zijn op drift geslagen. De grote steden sluiten hun poorten uit angst voor de dodelijke Zwarte Plaag. Te midden van deze chaos zoekt Nimue naar haar geliefde Wolf, de vader van haar ongeboren kind.Arthur doolt door het land van de geesten, een plek die elke dag grimmiger wordt. De taak die de stervende Visserkoning hem heeft gegeven lijkt vrijwel onmogelijk en kan hem bovendien zijn leven kosten.Ook al zijn ze werelden van elkaar gescheiden, Nimue en Arthur vechten met hetzelfde doel voor ogen: het vinden van de Graal die de Visserkoning kan genezen.Mara Li (1987) schrijft al boeken sinds haar veertiende. Ze weet als geen ander een magisch-historische sfeer op te roepen in een verhaal en laat zich graag inspireren door sprookjes, mythes en sagen van over de hele wereld.De stem van de zee, haar debuutroman, werd in 2016 genomineerd voor de Harland Romanprijs voor het beste Nederlandstalige fantasyboek.

Wat als de legendarische koning Arthur zou opgroeien in een dystopische toekomst waar magie weer een rol speelt?Volg het verhaal van de jonge Arthur door de ogen van Nimue, zijn zus, en laat je meevoeren naar een postapocalyptisch Europa vol mythologie en wonderlijke verschijningen in de trilogie ‘De gave van de Selkie’.Arthur en Nimue wonen bij hun oma sinds hun vader op zee is omgekomen en kennen hun moeder alleen uit verhalen, maar daar komt verandering in als Nimue op zolder een oud dagboek van haar moeder Rona vindt. Kort daarop wordt hun dorp verwoest door een zware storm en overlijdt hun oma. Samen besluiten ze op pad te gaan met het dagboek als leidraad: door hun familiegeschiedenis te volgen, kunnen ze Rona misschien vinden.Tijdens hun tocht door een grimmig en door ziekte geteisterd Europa krijgt Nimue steeds vaker visioenen van een vreemde, in mistflarden gehulde verschijning. Deze Vale Man lijkt haar niet alleen in haar dromen, maar ook in het echte leven te volgen. Waarom vertoont hij zich aan haar? En welke connectie hebben Nimue en Arthur met de Andere Wereld, de sfeer van de geesten?Mara Li (1987) schrijft al boeken sinds haar veertiende. Ze weet als geen ander een magisch-historische sfeer op te roepen in een verhaal en laat zich graag inspireren door sprookjes, mythes en sagen van over de hele wereld.De stem van de zee, haar debuutroman, werd in 2016 genomineerd voor de Harland Romanprijs voor het beste Nederlandstalige fantasyboek.

De jonge weefster Cliona heeft haar leven lang al last van onheilspellende dromen. Wanneer haar onderkomen door een vreemd ongeluk verwoest wordt, vindt ze onderdak bij de monniken die haar ooit als baby in het woud hebben gevonden. Maar haar leven raakt pas echt in een stroomversnelling als een nieuwe landheer zijn intrek neemt in de nabijgelegen Eikenburcht en zijn oog op haar laat vallen.Hoewel Heer Declan een charmant en ruimhartig man lijkt te zijn, heeft Cliona toch het gevoel dat hij een duister geheim heeft. Bovendien doet zijn zwijgzame dienstknecht Cú er alles aan om haar weg te jagen. Maar wat als er een oude magie tot leven wordt gewekt en Cliona’s dierbaren in gevaar komen? Zal Cú bereid zijn om aan haar zijde te vechten of zal hij haar verraden?Een prachtig geschreven fantasyverhaal met als setting het Ierland van de tiende eeuw.Marieke Veringa (1987) schrijft en bedenkt al van jongs af aan verhalen met een vleugje magie. Ze schreef haar eerste twee boeken op de middelbare school en haalt voor haar boeken inspiratie uit volksverhalen, mythes en legendes. Ze studeerde Theologie en ze is naar het schrijven mede-eigenaar van een redactiebureau waar ze beginnende schrijvers helpt.