Author: Eugene L. Madsen
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: biogeochemistry, genomes, microbiology, environmental
Number of Pages: 496
Published: 2008-04-25
List price: $104.99
ISBN-10: 1405136472
ISBN-13: 9781405136471

This well-referenced, inquiry-driven text presents an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of the emerging field of environmental microbiology. Coherent and comprehensive treatment of the dynamic, emerging field of environmental microbiology Emphasis on real-world habitats and selective pressures experienced by naturally occurring microorganisms Case studies and “Science and the Citizen” features relate issues in the public’s mind to the underlying science Unique emphasis on current methodologies and strategies for conducting environmental microbiological research, incl

Author: Jillian R. Cavanaugh
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: blackwell, town, studies, discourse, culture, italian, northern, memory, social, aesthetics, language, living
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 2009-03-16
List price: $89.95
ISBN-10: 140516882X
ISBN-13: 9781405168823

Living Memory investigates the complex question of language and its place at the heart of Bergamasco culture in northern Italy. • Integrates extensive participant observation with sociolinguistic data collection • Reveals the political and social dynamics of a national language (Italian) and a local dialect (Bergamasco) struggling for survival • Introduces the original concept of the “social aesthetics of language”: the interweaving of culturally-shaped and emotionally felt dimensions of language-choice • Written to be accessible to students

Author: Amalia E. Gnanadesikan
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: language, library, internet, cuneiform, revolution, writing
Number of Pages: 328
Published: 2008-12-03
List price: $89.95
ISBN-10: 1405154063
ISBN-13: 9781405154062

In a world of rapid technological advancements, it can be easy to forget that writing is the original Information Technology, created to transcend the limitations of human memory and to defy time and space. The Writing Revolution picks apart the development of this communication tool to show how it has conquered the world. Explores how writing has liberated the world, making possible everything from complex bureaucracy, literature, and science, to instruction manuals and love letters Draws on an engaging range of examples, from the first cuneiform clay tablet, Egyptian hierogly

Authors:Li Wei, Melissa Moyer,
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: bilingualism, multilingualism, methods, research, guide, blackwell
Number of Pages: 424
Published: 2007-12-01
List price: $99.95
ISBN-10: 1405126078
ISBN-13: 9781405126076

Written by leading experts in the field, The Blackwell Guide to Research Methods in Bilingualism and Multilingualism focuses on the methodology of research in this rapidly growing field. Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of research on bilingualism and multilingualism and offers a practical guide to the specific procedures and tools for collecting and analyzing data Specifically addresses methodological issues, discussing research topics, core concepts and approaches, and the methods, techniques and tools available Provides project ideas and practical advice on confe

Authors:Tatjana Pavloviæ, Inmaculada Alvarez, Rosana Blanco-
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: cinema, spanish, years
Number of Pages: 296
Published: 2008-11-10
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 1405184191
ISBN-13: 9781405184199

100 Years of Spanish Cinema provides an in-depth look at the most important movements, films, and directors of twentieth-century Spain from the silent era to the present day. A Glossary of Film Terms provides definitions of essential technical, aesthetic, and historical terms A visual portfolio illustrates key points of many of the films analyzed A Historical Chronology that presents a clear, concise timeline to help students quickly place films and genres in Spain’s political, economical, and historical contexts

Author: Lisa H. Newton
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: blackwell, citizens, public, philosophy, series, fellow, address, revealing, steal, roots, corporate, scandal, permission
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2006-11-17
List price: $74.95
ISBN-10: 1405145390
ISBN-13: 9781405145398

Citing recent examples including Enron, Arthur Andersen, and WorldCom, Permission to Steal explores what went wrong and advocates a universal reassessment of what is considered “good” in corporate America. A fascinating exploration of the recent corporate scandals which have rocked the global business community. Written with sharp and compelling style, suitable for students, professionals, and general readers. Companion website offers discussion points for the book as well as an up-to-date chronology of ongoing corporate scandals. Citing recent examples including Enron

Authors:A. Barry Kay, Allen P. Kaplan, Jean Bousquet, Patrick
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: volume, diseases, allergic, allergy
Number of Pages: 2184
Published: 2008-10-15
List price: $799.95
ISBN-10: 1405157208
ISBN-13: 9781405157209

Reserve your copy nowThis two volume book is an outstanding reference source on all aspects of allergy and allergic diseases. Covering virtually every allergic condition, from the immunological and molecular basis of the allergic response to future trends in allergic disease prevention, this new international editorial team (A.B.Kay, Jean Bousquet, Pat Holt and Allen Kaplan) have completely revised and updated the text, from both a scientific and clinical perspective. References will continue to be added to the text until it goes to press making this the most up-to-date book available in the f