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  • Audiobook

    Pyrrhic Victory, A

    Volume III: Fate

    by Ian Crouch ...
    Narrated by Mason Jackson ...

    Unabridged

    13 hours 54 min

    A Pyrrhic Victory Volume III: Fate follows the first two award-winning volumes in the historic trilogy A Pyrrhic Victory by Ian Crouch.In 279 BC, Pyrrhus has just won the bloody battle of Asculum against the Romans in the battle that gave rise to the expression – “A Pyrrhic Victory” – one that comes at such a great cost that the victory may not have been worth the ordeal that was suffered.While ... Read more

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  • Dialogue Interpreting

    by Ian Mason ...
    Dialogue interpreting includes what is variously referred to in English as Community, Public Service, Liaison, Ad Hoc or Bilateral Interpreting - the defining characteristic being interpreter-mediated communication in spontaneous face-to-face interaction. Included under this heading are all kinds of professional encounters: police, immigration and welfare services interviews, doctor-patient ... Read more

    $90.68 CAD

  • Discourse and the Translator

    Series series Language In Social Life
    Discourse and the Translator both incorporates and moves beyond previous studies of translation. Its logical and informative approach to the problems of translation ensures that it will be essential for all those who work with languages 'in contact'. Incorporating research in sociolinguistics, discourse studies, pragmatics and semiotics, the authors analyse the process and product of translation ... Read more

    $100.30 CAD

  • Training for Doctoral Research

    by J IAN Mason ...
    Following the rapid expansion of translation studies as an emergent (inter-)discipline over recent decades, demand for doctoral research opportunities is now growing fast in many countries. At the same time, doctoral training packages of a generic nature have been elaborated and refined at many universities, drawing on long traditions of doctoral research in established disciplines. A degree of ... Read more

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  • The Translator As Communicator

    By taking an integrated approach to the practice of translation, Hatim and Mason provide a refreshingly unprejudiced contribution to translation theory. They argue that the division of the subject into literary and non-literary, technical and non-technical and so on, is unhelpful and misleading. Instead of dwelling on these differentials, the authors focus on what common ground exists between ... Read more

    $96.18 CAD

  • Triadic Exchanges

    Studies in Dialogue Interpreting

    Edited by Ian Mason ...
    Dialogue interpreting is a generic term covering a diverse range of fields of interpreting which have in common the basic feature of face-to-face interaction between three parties: the interpreter and (at least) two other speakers. The interaction consists of spontaneous dialogue, involving relatively short turns at talk, in two languages. It is usually goal-directed in the sense that there is ... Read more

    $116.79 CAD

  • CSIRO List of Australian Vertebrates

    A Reference with Conservation Status

    This completely updated edition gives the latest listings on conservation status for all known Australian amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. It indicates each species’ status on a state-by-state basis and also gives details for subspecies. Additionally, it provides a ‘one-stop-shop’ listing of the correct species names for all Australian vertebrates. It will be an indispensable reference ... Read more

    $76.99 CAD

  • The House of the Arrow

    Enriched edition. A Classic Murder Mystery in a Remote French Chateau

    A.E.W. Mason's "The House of the Arrow" is a masterful blend of psychological intrigue and detective fiction that delves into themes of betrayal, revenge, and familial secrets. Set against the backdrop of an English country estate, the narrative unfolds through a series of meticulously crafted characters and a labyrinthine plot that keeps readers engaged. Mason employs a rich, descriptive style ... Read more

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  • One Corner of the Square

    Essays on the Philosophy of Roger T. Ames

    In a historical moment when cross-cultural communication proves both necessary and difficult, the work of comparative philosophy is timely. Philosophical resources for building a shared future marked by vitality and collaborative meaning-making are in high demand. Taking note of the present global philosophical situation, this collection of essays critically engages the scholarship of Roger T. ... Read more

    $27.49 CAD

  • They Wouldn't Be Chessmen

    Enriched edition. A Tale of Duty, Honor, and Sacrifice in World War I

    In 'They Wouldn't Be Chessmen,' A.E.W. Mason weaves a gripping tale that explores the intricacies of human motives against the backdrop of espionage in World War I. Set amidst the chaotic landscape of international politics and personal ambition, Mason employs a captivating narrative style filled with rich characterization and vivid descriptions. The novel is marked by its clever dialogue and ... Read more

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  • Mr Struth: The Boss

    Bill Struth is the most celebrated Manager in the history of Rangers Football Club. In his 34 year tenure, he led the club to 30 major trophies and nurtured many of the club's greatest players. To them, he was simply 'Mr. Struth' - a father figure who guided them with the principle that, '... to be a Ranger is to sense the sacred trust of upholding all that such a name means in this shrine of ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Dilemmas

    Enriched edition. Exploring moral quandaries in the 19th century

    A.E.W. Mason's "Dilemmas" is a captivating exploration of moral quandaries and intricate human relationships set against the backdrop of early 20th-century societal norms. The narrative unfolds in a richly descriptive style, characterized by Mason's signature blend of sharp dialogue and psychological depth. As characters grapple with ethical dilemmas, the novel emphasizes the tension between ... Read more

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