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Jokes and the Linguistic Mind

by Debra Aarons ...

Through the lens of cognitive science, Jokes and the Linguistic Mind investigates jokes that play on some aspect of the structure and function of language. In so doing, Debra Aarons shows that these 'linguistic jokes' can evoke our tacit knowledge of the language we use. Analyzing hilarious examples from movies, plays and books, Jokes and the Linguistic Mind demonstrates that tacit linguistic ... Read more

$101.99 CAD

Through the lens of cognitive science, Jokes and the Linguistic Mind investigates jokes that play on some aspect of the structure and function of language. In so doing, Debra Aarons shows that these 'linguistic jokes' can evoke our tacit knowledge of the language we use. Analyzing hilarious examples from movies, plays and books, Jokes and the Linguistic Mind demonstrates that tacit linguistic
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Playing with Food

Language, Humor, and Disgust

by Delia Chiaro, Debra Aarons ...

Playing with Food: Language, Humor, and Disgust is the first book to explore the interplay of food, humor, and disgust in multimodal media.Chiaro and Aarons note that, whenever food and comedy intersect, disgust is rarely far behind. Grounded in the theoretical framework of Carnival, the authors analyze the affective, cognitive, and corporeal responses to food, highlighting the central role of ... Read more

$83.99 CAD

Playing with Food: Language, Humor, and Disgust is the first book to explore the interplay of food, humor, and disgust in multimodal media.Chiaro and Aarons note that, whenever food and comedy intersect, disgust is rarely far behind. Grounded in the theoretical framework of Carnival, the authors analyze the affective, cognitive, and corporeal responses to food, highlighting the central role of
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Microsoft SQL Server 2012 T-SQL

by Tom Coffing, Debra Aaron ...

Series Book 16 - Tera-Tom Genius Series
One of the most popular databases worldwide is the Microsoft’s SQL Server. The Microsoft Azure Cloud is rapidly making T-SQL one of the standards of SQL among millions of companies. The Microsoft SQL Server 2012 T-SQL book is your key to mastering T-SQL. With easy to use sample tables, and 700 pages of real-world example’s and explanations, this book is your perfect reference guide. Each chapter ... Read more

$219.99 CAD

One of the most popular databases worldwide is the Microsoft’s SQL Server. The Microsoft Azure Cloud is rapidly making T-SQL one of the standards of SQL among millions of companies. The Microsoft SQL Server 2012 T-SQL book is your key to mastering T-SQL. With easy to use sample tables, and 700 pages of real-world example’s and explanations, this book is your perfect reference guide. Each chapter
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Knight's Wyrd

by Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald ...

Narrated by Aaron Shedlock ...

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5 hours 19 min

Ahead of its time on its original publication, Debra Doyle and James D. Macdonald's award-winning dark medieval fantasy Knight's Wyrd is perfect for contemporary tastes.On the eve of his knighting, Will Odosson learns his wyrd, or destiny: He shall meet death before a year has passed. Will rushes north to release his betrothed from their engagement, but on the way he is beset by all manner of ... Read more

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Ahead of its time on its original publication, Debra Doyle and James D. Macdonald's award-winning dark medieval fantasy Knight's Wyrd is perfect for contemporary tastes.On the eve of his knighting, Will Odosson learns his wyrd, or destiny: He shall meet death before a year has passed. Will rushes north to release his betrothed from their engagement, but on the way he is beset by all manner of
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Chronicles of Canada Volume 32 - The Railway Builders (Unabridged)

by Oscar D. Skelton ...

Narrated by Debra Bush, Mark Springer, Aaron Sanchez ...

Unabridged

5 hours 3 min

In the annals of Canadian history, the construction of the transcontinental railway stands as a monumental achievement. "Chronicles of Canada Volume 32 - The Railway Builders" by Oscar D. Skelton chronicles this epic endeavor, capturing the spirit of innovation, determination, and sacrifice that shaped a nation. From the visionaries who conceived the project to the laborers who toiled tirelessly, ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

In the annals of Canadian history, the construction of the transcontinental railway stands as a monumental achievement. "Chronicles of Canada Volume 32 - The Railway Builders" by Oscar D. Skelton chronicles this epic endeavor, capturing the spirit of innovation, determination, and sacrifice that shaped a nation. From the visionaries who conceived the project to the laborers who toiled tirelessly,
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Growing Up Weightless

by John M. Ford ...

Narrated by John Skelley ...

Unabridged

9 hours

Matthias Ronay has grown up in the low gravity and great glass citadels of independent Luna—and in the considerable shadow of his father, a member of the council that governs Luna’s increasingly complex society. But Matt feelsweighed down on the world where he was born, where there is no more need for exploration, for innovation, for radical ideas—and where his every movement can be tracked by his ... Read more

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Matthias Ronay has grown up in the low gravity and great glass citadels of independent Luna—and in the considerable shadow of his father, a member of the council that governs Luna’s increasingly complex society. But Matt feelsweighed down on the world where he was born, where there is no more need for exploration, for innovation, for radical ideas—and where his every movement can be tracked by his
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Will There Ever Be Another You

A Novel

by Patricia Lockwood ...

Narrated by Patricia Lockwood ...

Unabridged

7 hours 1 min

**“Lockwood has written a roving chronicle of the madness of illness and the frightening porousness of what it means to be yourself in the hilariously profound way that only she could.” – Vulture“Bonkers.” – The New York Times“Reliably brilliant.” – The Washington Post“A wild, devilishly curious, often hallucinatory ride that’s worth its weight in insights.” – The San Francisco ChronicleFrom the ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

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**“Lockwood has written a roving chronicle of the madness of illness and the frightening porousness of what it means to be yourself in the hilariously profound way that only she could.” – Vulture“Bonkers.” – The New York Times“Reliably brilliant.” – The Washington Post“A wild, devilishly curious, often hallucinatory ride that’s worth its weight in insights.” – The San Francisco ChronicleFrom the
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The Lost Book of Lancelot

A Novel

by John Glynn ...

Narrated by Thomas Delacourt ...

Unabridged

12 hours 34 min

**A queer retelling of the legend of Sir Lancelot, following the famous knight as he grows up orphaned, falls in love, and attempts to fulfill his destiny at the Round Table—from the bestselling author of Out East."Richly detailed and evocative.” —Mary Beth Keane, New York Times bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes**Hidden away on the Isle of Women, a nameless orphan grows up among a powerful ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

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**A queer retelling of the legend of Sir Lancelot, following the famous knight as he grows up orphaned, falls in love, and attempts to fulfill his destiny at the Round Table—from the bestselling author of Out East."Richly detailed and evocative.” —Mary Beth Keane, New York Times bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes**Hidden away on the Isle of Women, a nameless orphan grows up among a powerful
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Harmattan Season

A Novel

by Tochi Onyebuchi ...

Narrated by Dion Graham ...

Unabridged

7 hours 3 min

**"Narrator Dion Graham's lilting West African accent for Boubacar...is nothing short of mesmerizing. A master voice talent paired with a master storyteller--what could be better?" — Kirkus (Earphones Award Winner)"It's impossible not to be impressed by [Dion] Graham's narration. His knack for voices, pitch, and cadence enables him to create believable, quick banter between characters" — Library ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

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**"Narrator Dion Graham's lilting West African accent for Boubacar...is nothing short of mesmerizing. A master voice talent paired with a master storyteller--what could be better?" — Kirkus (Earphones Award Winner)"It's impossible not to be impressed by [Dion] Graham's narration. His knack for voices, pitch, and cadence enables him to create believable, quick banter between characters" — Library
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The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition

Edited by Susan M. Gass, Alison Mackey ...

Series series Routledge Handbooks in Applied Linguistics
The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition brings together fifty leading international figures in the field to produce a state-of-the-art overview of Second Language Acquisition.The Handbook covers a wide range of topics related to Second Language Acquisition: language in context, linguistic, psycholinguistic, and neurolinguistic theories and perspectives, skill learning, individual ... Read more

$116.99 CAD

The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition brings together fifty leading international figures in the field to produce a state-of-the-art overview of Second Language Acquisition.The Handbook covers a wide range of topics related to Second Language Acquisition: language in context, linguistic, psycholinguistic, and neurolinguistic theories and perspectives, skill learning, individual
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Understanding Developmental Language Disorders

From Theory to Practice

Edited by Courtenay Frazier Norbury, J. Bruce Tomblin, Dorothy V.M. Bishop ...

Developmental language disorders (DLD) occur when a child fails to develop his or her native language often for no apparent reason. Delayed development of speech and/or language is one of the most common reasons for parents of preschool children to seek the advice of their family doctor. Although some children rapidly improve, others have more persistent language difficulties. These long-term ... Read more

$97.99 CAD

Developmental language disorders (DLD) occur when a child fails to develop his or her native language often for no apparent reason. Delayed development of speech and/or language is one of the most common reasons for parents of preschool children to seek the advice of their family doctor. Although some children rapidly improve, others have more persistent language difficulties. These long-term
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Data Warehousing For Dummies

by Thomas C. Hammergren ...

Data warehousing is one of the hottest business topics, and there’s more to understanding data warehousing technologies than you might think. Find out the basics of data warehousing and how it facilitates data mining and business intelligence with Data Warehousing For Dummies, 2nd Edition.Data is probably your company’s most important asset, so your data warehouse should serve your needs. The ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Data warehousing is one of the hottest business topics, and there’s more to understanding data warehousing technologies than you might think. Find out the basics of data warehousing and how it facilitates data mining and business intelligence with Data Warehousing For Dummies, 2nd Edition.Data is probably your company’s most important asset, so your data warehouse should serve your needs. The
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