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A Cognitive Approach to Language Learning

This book addresses issues such as the relation of form to meaning, the relevance of SLA research, and the validity of task-based learning. It also contrasts universalist accounts of language learning and individual differences between learners.

testing. At the outset, though, we will look at the problems of assessment as they
have been conceived by testers themselves. In general terms, a test is a
systematic method of eliciting performance which is intended to be the basis for
some sort of decision making, although this is not to deny that many tests are not
terribly systematic, elicit fairly questionable language performance, and do not
lead to any decisions being made. Testers, in other words, argue for care and
standardization ...

The Oxford Dictionary of Islam

Designed for general readers with little or no knowledge of Islam, this superb Oxford Dictionary provides more than 2,000 vividly written, up-to-date, and authoritative entries organized in an easy-to-use, A-to-Z format. The Dictionary focuses primarily on the 19th and 20th centuries, stressing topics of most interest to Westerners. What emerges is a highly informative look at the religious, political, and social spheres of the modern Islamic world. Naturally, readers will find many entries on topics of intense current interest, such as terrorism and the Taliban, Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida, the PLO and HAMAS. But the coverage goes well beyond recent headlines. There are biographical profiles, ranging from Naguib Mahfouz (the Nobel Prize winner from Egypt) to Malcolm X, including political leaders, influential thinkers, poets, scientists, and writers. Other entries cover major political movements, militant groups, and religious sects as well as terms from Islamic law, culture, and religion, key historical events, and important landmarks (such as Mecca and Medina). A series of entries looks at Islam in individual nations, such as Afghanistan, the West Bank and Gaza, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the United States, and there are discussions of Islamic views on such issues as abortion, birth control, the Internet, the Rushdie Affair, and the theory of evolution. Whether we are listening to the evening news, browsing through the op-ed pages, or reading a book on current events, references to Muslims and the Islamic world appear at every turn. The Oxford Dictionary of Islam offers a wealth of information for anyone curious about this burgeoning and increasingly important world religion.

x Preface and the United States, and offer discussions of Islamic views on such
issues as abortion, birth control, the Rushdie Affair, and the theory of evolution.
Twelve featured entries cover topics of popular interest such as women and Islam
, Sufism, Mosque and Hajj. Following the readable style and format of The Oxford
History of Islam, The dictionary implements standard transliteration but without
diacriticals. The exception are words which have achieved currency in non-
standard ...

Islam and the Economy of Pakistan

A Critical Analysis of Traditional Interpretation

The book critically examines the question of the ideology of Pakistan and the related claim concerning Islam as a system. The author attempts to discuss the issue in the context of the economy of Pakistan and argues in favour of renewed efforts towards the reconstruction of Islamic thought tomeet the challenge of modernity in the area of economic policy.

Thus, rent and interest become two sides of the same phenomenon. But there is
more to rent than its role as payment for the use of a durable good. It is described
as 'quasi-rent' in the theory of distribution when rent becomes a pure surplus
accruing to the owner of land (or any fixed asset) who has no contribution in its
creation. Economists usually refer to it as unearned income and it is applicable in
a variety of situations. A typical example would be where a business is made
more ...

Pakistan, Islam, and Economics

Failure of Modernity

It's a pioneering effort to present a comprehensive view of the issues involved, from riba to the status of women in Islam.

It is whether modaraba type financing would dispense with interest as we know it
in modern times. The Islamic economists often point out that there is no
consensus about the theory of interest among the neoclassical economists. What
determines interest rate and which theory best explains the phenomenon is not
the real issue. There is the well-known Keynesian approach to interest rate, and
there are the nonmonetary theories which make an attempt to explain the
phenomenon.

The case-book of Sherlock Holmes

The last twelve stories written about Holmes and Watson, these tales reflect the disillusioned world of the 1920s in which they were written. Some of the sharpest turns of wit in English literature are contrasted by dark images of psychological tragedy, suicide, and incest in a collection oftales that have haunted generations of readers.

Ulysses on the Liffey

An interpretation of Joyce's masterpiece which illuminates its philosophical and literary significance

An interpretation of Joyce's masterpiece which illuminates its philosophical and literary significance The author of one of the greatest of modern biographies lucidly disentwines the narrative, ethical, aesthetic, and ultimate levels of ...

The Scientific Sherlock Holmes

Cracking the Case with Science and Forensics

One of the most popular and widely known characters in all of fiction, Sherlock Holmes has an enduring appeal based largely on his uncanny ability to make the most remarkable deductions from the most mundane facts. The very first words that Sherlock Holmes ever says to Dr. Watson are, "How are you? You have been in Afghanistan, I perceive." Watson responds, "How on earth did you know that?" And so a crime-solving legend is born. In The Scientific Sherlock Holmes, James O'Brien provides an in-depth look at Holmes's use of science in his investigations. Indeed, one reason for Holmes's appeal is his frequent use of the scientific method and the vast scientific knowledge which he drew upon to solve mysteries. For instance, in heart of the book, the author reveals that Holmes was a pioneer of forensic science, making use of fingerprinting well before Scotland Yard itself had adopted the method. One of the more appealing aspects of the book is how the author includes real-world background on topics such as handwriting analysis, describing how it was used to capture the New York Zodiac killer and to clinch the case against the Lindbergh baby kidnapper. Sherlock Holmes was knowledgeable about several sciences, most notably chemistry. Therefore the book takes a close look at Holmes the chemist and discusses, for example, chemical poisons such as carbon monoxide, chloroform, and Prussic acid (the historical name for hydrogen cyanide). The author also debunks Isaac Asimov's famous assertion that Holmes was a blundering chemist. In addition, the book discusses mathematics, physics, biology, astronomy, meteorology, and geology, always in the context of Holmes's exploits. Sherlock Holmes continues to fascinate millions of readers and movie goers alike. The Scientific Sherlock Holmes is a must-read for the legion of fans of this most beloved of all fictional detectives.

Sherlock Holmes is the most recognizable character in all of literature. The first
Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet (STUD), was published in 1887. Today,
over 125 years later, when a deerstalker hat is seen in a book, movie, TV ad, or
billboard, the public automatically thinks “Sherlock Holmes.” Old movies run on
television again and again. New movies are made with consistent regularity.
Plays are done all around the country and the world. Respectable presses
publish ...

Sherlock Holmes. Selected Stories

Shares twelve stories starring the legendary detective, including the novel "The Sign of the Four," in which Holmes investigates when a woman receives cryptic messages and valuable pearls after her father's sudden disappearance.

Shares twelve stories starring the legendary detective, including the novel "The Sign of the Four," in which Holmes investigates when a woman receives cryptic messages and valuable pearls after her father's sudden disappearance.

The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes

These are the last twelve stories Conan Doyle wrote about Holmes and Watson. They reflect the disillusioned world of the 1920s and also include some of the wittiest passages in the series.

"First published as a World's classics paperback, 1994. Reissued as an Oxford world's classics paperback, 1999."--T.p. verso.