This book explores the resolution of Mandarin Chinese reflexive pronouns — ziji (‘self’) and ta-ziji (‘he/she-self’) — in language processing, focusing on how the human mind integrates multiple linguistic cues during comprehension through both theoretical and experimental approaches.It investigates the structural, semantic, and discourse-level properties of these reflexives, examining how syntactic and non-syntactic constraints shape real-time resolution. By intro...

“You’re being tormented? In that case, let me be the one to adore you!!”I reincarnated as Cynthia, a wicked noblewoman from a dating sim, and now the heroine is trying to steal my fiancé. If she wants him, I’m happy to cut ties and find someone new! Oh my, perhaps the yandere character named Siraiya (the third son of a duke), who’s known for being an evil nobleman himself, would be a better match? Yes, he’s exactly what I’m looking for!“You’re the one I wan...

Get to know the Oscar-nominated star of Wonka, Dune, and A Complete Unknown! This is the perfect read for young movie fans, aspiring actors, and theater kids.Timothée Chalamet grew up in a family of artists and performers in New York City. From a young age, he knew that he wanted to be a great actor. He made his television debut at just fourteen years old on the popular show Law & Order. While attending a prestigious performing a...

The analysis of newly or recently emerged grammatical and lexical forms in Colloquial Singapore English is the main objective of this Element. Using corpus, survey, and interview data from different age groups, we shed light on the spread of language change across generations and ethnicities. Existing descriptions of CSE as a high-contact L1 variety of English in the late stages of endonormative stabilisation do not fully capture Singapore's continued multilingual ecology: source languages...

I Reincarnated As The Evil God Of My Favorite Civilization.Takuto Ira succumbed to illness at a young age and ended up reincarnating in a world that resembles the fantasy turn-based strategy game Eternal Nations. Not only did he reincarnate into his favorite game, but as the god who commands the evil civilization Mynoghra. With Mynoghra’s beautiful hero unit, Sludge Witch Atou by his side, not even legendarily difficult race traits will stand in the way of restarti...

Go behind the runway as style icon Nami stars in a life-changing fashion show, observe wise Robin as she helps to decipher an ancient tablet with Koala and Sabo, watch as solemn Princess Vivi receives a love letter from an unexpected admirer, and check out Ghost Princess Perona’s battle over the last bottle of wine with Zolo and Mihawk!

Mynoghra emerges bloodied but triumphant after fending off the Demon Lord’s army and its RPG mechanics. The Elfuur sisters have taken up the mantle of their fallen comrade, Isla, becoming the Witches of Regret and giving Mynoghra a new hero unit. In the wake of all they’ve lost, Takuto sets his nation on the dark path to an ascension victory—a gambit that pits every nation against Mynoghra—achievable only through total domination. But before the King of Ruin can start living up to his name...

Step once more into the imagination of Jun Mochizuki, creator of New York Times-bestselling PandoraHearts! A tale of vampires and curses set in a whimsical and dark steampunk Paris unfolds! On the streets, rumors abound of a clockwork grimoire said to sow curses among the vampires. Now, guided by the Book of Vanitas, the gears begun to turn, and the story of two men, Noe and Vanitas, takes shape...

Joshi High is an elite school that most girls in Japan only dream of attending. Then one day everything changesthe allgirl school goes coed. There's just one catch: The girls outnumber the boys. So begins a wild, noholdsbarred competition for the boys of the school. Which smart and independentminded girl will rise above the fray?

A volume of all-new, character-driven stories expanding on the world of the hit video game Final Fantasy XV. This deluxe, hardcover edition includes full-color inserts featuring concept art and exclusive content.To oppose the gods or yield to fate?That is the question confronting each of the characters in The Dawn of the Future. Ardyn, having saved countless lives from the Starscourge, means to become the Founder King of Lucis and instead ...

Game Master VS. PlayerTakuto suffered a crushing blow at the hands of the Saints and Slurping Witch Erakino when they marched into his territory, stole Sludge Witch Atou from him, and proceeded to pierce his heart and engulf him in hell fire. That should’ve been the end for Mynoghra, but their Commander survived the night’s events unscathed and is out for vengeance. He’s headed to Saint Soalina’s newly founded empire to get back Atou and go toe-to-toe with a TRPG’s...

Feminist Subversion of Linguistic Sexism in Contemporary China: Discursive Warfare provides an in-depth investigation of gender discourse with a focus on social labeling in post-reform China.The book delves into society’s tendency to perceive women in categories, explores the social and historical context of mainstream media’s role in perpetuating sexism, demonstrates feminist discursive empowerment in cyberspace, and sheds light on the complexities of a feminist awakening...