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Sociolinguistics

Sociolinguistics is the study of the different ways in which various groups of people use language. This book provides a brief yet comprehensive introduction to the field. It explores how sociolinguistics is linked to other disciplines such as history, politics and gender studies.

A brief but comprehensive introduction to sociolinguistics, the study of ways in which groups of people use language. It makes links with related disciplines such as history, politics and gender studies.

The Handbook of Sociolinguistics

In 28 newly- commissioned chapters, distinguished contributors provide an up-to-date overview of sociolinguistics.

This invaluable work of reference, now available in paperback, identifies the most important issues of sociolinguistics, makes primary sources more accessible, and provides orientation for future research.

Chaos in Cancun

Fourteen year-old K.C. helps a wayward American archealogist escape the clutches of treasure thieves, while discovering the majesty of the Chichén Itzá pyramids and the temple of the goddess Ixchel.

Fourteen year-old K.C. helps a wayward American archealogist escape the clutches of treasure thieves, while discovering the majesty of the Chichén Itzá pyramids and the temple of the goddess Ixchel.

The Carpenter-heretic

A Collection of Buddhist Stories about Christianity from 18th Century Sri Lanka

Information Technology

Department of Energy Does Not Effectively Manage Its Supercomputers

Examines the Dept. of Energy's (DoE) acquisition and use of supercomputers. Specifically, it (1) identifies the number and cost of the supercomputers DoE acquired in FY1994 through 1997 and the number and proposed funding for planned major supercomputer acquisitions in FY1998 through 2000; (2) determines the stated need for DoE's supercomputers, the utilization rates for them, and the potential for facilities to share these resources; and (3) identifies and describes the process DoE and its contractors employ to validate the need for additional supercomputers and contrasts that process with the technology investment process in the Clinger-Cohen Act.

Finally, the Department should keep in mind that its most important, valuable
supercomputer systems need the oversight of top level management, whether as
information technology investments, strategic systems, or both — simply as a
good ...

Information Technology and Industrial Competitiveness

How It Shapes Competition

This text explores a variety of advances in IT by a group of researchers who are at the cutting-edge of this research. There are four general categories in the book: future markets, inter-organizational systems, focused applications, and future strategies.

More recently, however, information technology has led to several MAJOR
changes in the structure of markets. Structural changes include redefining the
roles of intermediaries, altering the need for physical proximity among transactors
, and ...

Introduction to Information and Computer Literacy

With Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Office 97

Learn the essentials to Microsoft Windows 95™ and Microsoft Office 97™ in this introductory and easy to understand guide. Topics covered are: the hardware of your computer, Word Processing, document creation, and the applications contained in Office 97.

I-Iowever, and whenever, you use it, please remember that it will be quite some
time before all of the references and information you need can be found on the
Internet. While a lot of information is available on the Internet today, and more is ...