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Nominated for the BSFA Awards 2017!In the port city of Searcy, murder is no longer a common occurrence, despite its history of violence. But when a senior psychiatrist is found with his head quite literally emptied out, it seems things might be about to take a dark turn. For DI Shaymie Sjaemusson, it marks the beginning of an investigation unlike any before, even as he’s forced to confront a deep trauma from his childhood.As if things couldn’t get any stranger, all evidence...

A New Kind of Dialogue is a landmark in understanding the pervasive challenges of modern society.It is a serious but easy read, written as a first-hand narrative that encourages dialogic thinking.This is the story of how a new kind of Dialogue was conceived by the author and theoretical physicist David Bohm, and their eight years of participatory research until Bohm's death in 1992. Their seminal paper, "Dialogue - A Proposal", laid the foundation for the author's 30 years ...

This is a systematic and critical appraisal of the variety of ways in which people's attitudes to language have been researched internationally over recent decades. The authors explain this complex field through clear reviews and commentary on previous work, while also offering a demonstration of language attitude research in one specific and important context, the English language in Wales. In addition to discussing different ways of expressing attitudes, from teenagers' and teachers' att...

Just about everyone seems to have views about language. Language attitudes and language ideologies permeate our daily lives. Our competence, intelligence, friendliness, trustworthiness, social status, group memberships, and so on, are often judged from the way we communicate. Even the speed at which we speak can evoke reactions. And we often try to anticipate such judgements as we communicate. In this lively introduction, Peter Garrett draws upon research carried out over recent decades in...

Bringing together expert contributors across a range of disciplines from the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe, Hobbes in Dialogue shines a much-needed light on the political and philosophical dialogues of Thomas Hobbes.Hobbes in Dialogue is divided into three major parts which address, first, earlier dialogues which shaped the background to Hobbes's own; second, Hobbes's philosophic dialogues and the wider context of Hobbes's philosoph...

In the 20 years since the publication of the author's multi-contributor volume on defoaming, a vast amount of new work has been published and many new insights have been revealed. A cohesive, single-authored book, The Science of Defoaming: Theory, Experiment and Applications provides comprehensive coverage of the topic. It describes the mode of act

The first full-length biography of a brilliant, self-taught inventor whose innovations in information and energy technology continue to shape our world.The Economist called Stanford R. Ovshinsky (1922–2012) “the Edison of our age,” but this apt comparison doesn't capture the full range of his achievements. As an independent, self-educated inventor, Ovshinsky not only created many important devices but also made fundamental discoveries in materials science....

An exploration of the power of Dialogic Teamwork and the impact on awareness, participation, decision-making and outcomes.Including insightful plenary sessions, exploratory Microcosms, and recent Case Studies presented by Accredited Professional Dialogue Practitioners.Foreword by Jane BallEdited by Peter GarrettThe theme of this book is: Your Team Needs Dialogue! The contents are drawn from the Academy of Professional Dialogue ́s onl...

Language Awareness in the Classroom addresses the central educational question of the impact that explicit language knowledge has on learning and language learning.A substantial Introduction defines the issues and key concepts and relates them to contemporary educational policy and practice in Europe and internationally. The papers are organised into four thematic sections: the extent and nature of language awareness in teacher education; school-based language awareness pr...

Niels Lyhne, a seminal work by Danish author Jens Peter Jacobsen, delves into the complexities of existential longing and the quest for artistic authenticity in a world filled with superficiality. Written in a richly lyrical style, the novel interweaves philosophical musings with poignant character development, offering a profound exploration of the human condition. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Denmark, Jacobsen's narrative deftly captures the tumultuous emotions of its protago...

In "SF Ultimate Collection: Space Adventure & Alien Invasion Tales," Garrett P. Serviss curates a remarkable anthology that encapsulates the spirit of early science fiction. Through a tapestry of imaginative narratives, Serviss invites readers to traverse the universe, exploring themes of exploration, humanity's interstellar potential, and the perennial fear and fascination with the unknown. His evocative literary style, filled with vivid descriptions and gripping plots, places this collec...

This is the fifth book of a series recording the highlights of the international conferences held annually by the Academy of Professional Dialogue under the title The World Needs Dialogue! In 2022 the theme was Dialogue as Story. This refers to the subtle and unnoticed way people make sense of the things they encounter by forming them into a story. Discord between various versions results in fragmented thinking and counter-productive activity. Together checking and updating our stories is ...