Wyniki wyszukiwania:

Almost one-quarter of the world's languages are (or were) spoken in the Pacific, making it linguistically the most complex region in the world. Although numerous technical books on groups of Pacific or Australian languages have been published, and descriptions of individual languages are available, until now there has been no single book that attempts a wide regional coverage for a general audience. Pacific Languages introduces readers to the grammatical features of Oceanic, Papuan, and Australian languages as well as to the semantic structures of these languages. For readers without a...

Almost one-quarter of the world's languages are (or were) spoken in the Pacific, making it linguistically the most complex region in the world. Although numerous technical books on groups of Pacific or Australian languages have been published, and descriptions of individual languages are available, until now there has been no single book that attempts a wide regional coverage for a general audience. Pacific Languages introduces readers to the grammatical features of Oceanic, Papuan, and Australian languages as well as to the semantic structures of these languages. For readers without a...

In "Overcoming Masculine Depression," psychologists John Lynch and Christopher Kilmartin present a model that provides new ways of understanding men s behaviors. This unique book does not portray men as victims, but seeks to increase awareness that a great deal of depression in men is misunderstood and quite often misdiagnosed. Many men "act out" their symptoms through anger, workaholism, and relationship conflict. Underlying these behaviors are chronic feelings of being hopeless, helpless, and worthless. Men can learn to recognize symptoms of masculine depression and take steps to reclaim...

"A motivational, practical gem"

..".advice is based on real experiences of what works and what doesn't"

"There is enough information in this book to set any potential freelancer on their way if they follow the steps outlined."

John Lynch sold his first freelance piece to Good Housekeeping Magazine in 1989. 27 years later, the markets and techniques have changed but he still pays every household bill from his freelance earnings. This is not just a list of markets (you...

Born into slavery on a Louisiana plantation, John Roy Lynch (1847-1939) came to adulthood during the Reconstruction Era and lived a public-spirited life for over three decades. His political career began in 1869 with his appointment as justice of the peace. Within the year, he was elected to the Mississippi legislature and was later elected Speaker of the House. At age twenty-five, Lynch became the first African American from Mississippi to be elected to the United States Congress. He led the fight to secure passage of the Civil Rights Bill of 1875. In 1884, he was elected temporary...

John Lynch was a promising athlete, but at age eleven was struck by a crippling illness. He was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), a disease that affects 300,000 children, making them unable to live full-functioning, pain-free lives. Children with JRA are called Katfish, a name derived from Kids and Teens' Families Investing Support and Hope.

John continued to seek new treatments, but not until age fifty-three was he given the "miracle drug" that enabled him to sustain a thirty-year legal practice. During that time he dedicated his life to helping others who...