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The Usage-based Study of Language Learning and Multilingualism

by Lourdes Ortega, Andrea E. Tyler, Michel Achard, Pauline Beaupoil-Hourdel, Marion Blondel, Dominique Boutet, Gilad Brandes0, Monica Ekiert1, Maryia Fedzechkina2, Kimberly Geeslin3, T. Florian Jaeger4, Ursula Kania5, Sol Lago6, Marvin Lam7, Fenfen Le8, Sarah Lee9, Bret Linford0, Graham Lock1, Avizia Y. Long2, Maisa Martin3, Silvia Marijuan4, Christian Matthiessen M.I.M.5, Aliyah Morgenstern6, Elissa L. Newport7, Jack Pun8, Dorit Ravid9, Cristina Sanz0, Diana Slade1, Megan Solon2, Taina Tammelin-Laine3, Amy S. Thompson4, Stefanie Wulff5, Helen Zhao6 ...

Series series Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics series
When humans learn languages, are they also learning how to create shared meaning? In The Usage-based Study of Language Learning and Multilingualism, a cadre of international experts say yes and offer cutting-edge research in usage-based linguistics to explore how language acquisition, in particular multilingual language acquisition, works.Each chapter presents an original study that supports the ... Read more

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When humans learn languages, are they also learning how to create shared meaning? In The Usage-based Study of Language Learning and Multilingualism, a cadre of international experts say yes and offer cutting-edge research in usage-based linguistics to explore how language acquisition, in particular multilingual language acquisition, works.Each chapter presents an original study that supports the
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Hot corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated

by Solon Robinson ...

The title "Hot Corn" refers to the street vendors who sold hot corn, a common and inexpensive snack, particularly among the city's poorer residents. The book's full title, "Hot Corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated," suggests that it includes illustrations that complement the text, helping to bring to life the scenes and characters Robinson describes.Robinson's work is notable for its focus on ... Read more

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The title "Hot Corn" refers to the street vendors who sold hot corn, a common and inexpensive snack, particularly among the city's poorer residents. The book's full title, "Hot Corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated," suggests that it includes illustrations that complement the text, helping to bring to life the scenes and characters Robinson describes.Robinson's work is notable for its focus on
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Hot corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated

Enriched edition. Scenes of City Life: A Literary Exploration of Urban Culture in 19th-Century New York

by Solon Robinson, Morgan Gill ...

In "Hot Corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated," Solon Robinson deftly captures the vibrant pulse of 19th-century urban life through a series of engaging sketches and narratives. This work combines vivid storytelling with whimsical illustrations, presenting a rich tableau of New York City's streets, markets, and diverse populace. Robinson's prose is characterized by its lively colloquialism, ... Read more

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In "Hot Corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated," Solon Robinson deftly captures the vibrant pulse of 19th-century urban life through a series of engaging sketches and narratives. This work combines vivid storytelling with whimsical illustrations, presenting a rich tableau of New York City's streets, markets, and diverse populace. Robinson's prose is characterized by its lively colloquialism,
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Guano: A Treatise of Practical Information for Farmers

Harnessing the Transformative Power of Guano: A Comprehensive Guide to Agricultural Fertilization

by Solon Robinson ...

In "Guano: A Treatise of Practical Information for Farmers," Solon Robinson deftly explores the transformative potential of guano as a fertilizer in the agricultural landscape of the 19th century. Written in an accessible yet authoritative style, the treatise combines empirical research with practical advice, positioning guano as a revolutionary product that could enhance crop yields and soil ... Read more

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In "Guano: A Treatise of Practical Information for Farmers," Solon Robinson deftly explores the transformative potential of guano as a fertilizer in the agricultural landscape of the 19th century. Written in an accessible yet authoritative style, the treatise combines empirical research with practical advice, positioning guano as a revolutionary product that could enhance crop yields and soil
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Building the Caldecott Tunnel

by Mary McCosker, Mary Solon ...

Today, the Caldecott Tunnel connects Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. The original two bores of this tunnel opened in 1937, the same year as the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, and changed Contra Costa County from an area of small rural communities into one of growing suburbs. But this was not the first tunnel to connect these counties. The Kennedy Tunnel ... Read more

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Today, the Caldecott Tunnel connects Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. The original two bores of this tunnel opened in 1937, the same year as the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, and changed Contra Costa County from an area of small rural communities into one of growing suburbs. But this was not the first tunnel to connect these counties. The Kennedy Tunnel
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The Fragments of Solon of Athens Illustrated

by Solon of Athens ...

Series Book 160 - Delphi Ancient Classics
One of the Seven Sages of Greece, Solon was a seventh-century BC statesman, lawmaker and poet. He is credited with laying the foundations for Athenian democracy, with efforts to legislate against political, economic and moral decline. Solon was also Athens’ first poet, composing verses that challenged and counselled the people, urging them to action. He wrote poetry for pleasure, as patriotic ... Read more

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One of the Seven Sages of Greece, Solon was a seventh-century BC statesman, lawmaker and poet. He is credited with laying the foundations for Athenian democracy, with efforts to legislate against political, economic and moral decline. Solon was also Athens’ first poet, composing verses that challenged and counselled the people, urging them to action. He wrote poetry for pleasure, as patriotic
... Read more
Narrating Peace

How to Tell a Conflict Story

by Solon Simmons ...

Series series Routledge Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution
This book provides practical tools, models, and frameworks for thinking about how a story is structured, all in order to help us think about conflict. Using examples from literature and films for developing narrative competence in everyday life, the book illustrates a new model of four basic plot types that can push a reader/viewer either toward political struggle (a justice or vindication story) ... Read more

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This book provides practical tools, models, and frameworks for thinking about how a story is structured, all in order to help us think about conflict. Using examples from literature and films for developing narrative competence in everyday life, the book illustrates a new model of four basic plot types that can push a reader/viewer either toward political struggle (a justice or vindication story)
... Read more
Early Morning Sunrise Glow

by Solon "Skip" Ralston ...

These poems are about love, war, and life that I experienced. All of the poems that are written in this book were written when I was in my twenties. I have not yet experienced true love, but I wrote about how I imagined love to be. As for war, I experienced it firsthand and witnessed the devastation. Several of my poems were just my random thoughts while I was away at war. ... Read more

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These poems are about love, war, and life that I experienced. All of the poems that are written in this book were written when I was in my twenties. I have not yet experienced true love, but I wrote about how I imagined love to be. As for war, I experienced it firsthand and witnessed the devastation. Several of my poems were just my random thoughts while I was away at war.
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The Weitzmann Saga - Journey

The Weitzmann Saga, #1

by Solon ben Earl ...

Series Book 1 - The Weitzmann Saga
It's the 22'nd century and most of Earth's population has moved into orbiting habitats in the Trojan points, in order to escape pollution, wars and global warming. The majority of the population of the State of Israel now lives in the habitat "Weitzmann" in the forward Trojan point.Unfortunately, the animosities of the Middle East have followed them there.This is the story of the beginning of the ... Read more

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It's the 22'nd century and most of Earth's population has moved into orbiting habitats in the Trojan points, in order to escape pollution, wars and global warming. The majority of the population of the State of Israel now lives in the habitat "Weitzmann" in the forward Trojan point.Unfortunately, the animosities of the Middle East have followed them there.This is the story of the beginning of the
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The Sword of Honor; or, The Foundation of the French Republic

A Tale of The French Revolution

by Eugène Sue ...

Translated by Solon De Leon, Daniel De Leon ...

Eug√®ne Sue's "The Sword of Honor; or, The Foundation of the French Republic" is a compelling narrative that intertwines elements of historical fiction with socio-political commentary. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, the novel scrutinizes the tumultuous aftermath of the Revolution and the rise of republican ideals. Sue's intricate prose and vivid characterizations breathe life ... Read more

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Eug√®ne Sue's "The Sword of Honor; or, The Foundation of the French Republic" is a compelling narrative that intertwines elements of historical fiction with socio-political commentary. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, the novel scrutinizes the tumultuous aftermath of the Revolution and the rise of republican ideals. Sue's intricate prose and vivid characterizations breathe life
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Patriotism and the Worker

Nationalism, Labor Movements, and Social Activism in Early 20th-Century Europe

by Gustave Hervé ...

Translated by Solon De Leon ...

In "Patriotism and the Worker," Gustave Herv√© presents a compelling critique of the nationalist rhetoric that often seeks to divide the working class. Through a blend of passionate prose and incisive argumentation, Herv√© navigates the intersection of patriotism and labor, challenging the notion that love for one'Äôs country can coexist with the exploitation of its workers. His literary style is ... Read more

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In "Patriotism and the Worker," Gustave Herv√© presents a compelling critique of the nationalist rhetoric that often seeks to divide the working class. Through a blend of passionate prose and incisive argumentation, Herv√© navigates the intersection of patriotism and labor, challenging the notion that love for one'Äôs country can coexist with the exploitation of its workers. His literary style is
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Fairness and Machine Learning

Limitations and Opportunities

by Moritz Hardt, Solon Barocas, Arvind Narayanan ...

Series series Adaptive Computation and Machine Learning series
An introduction to the intellectual foundations and practical utility of the recent work on fairness and machine learning.Fairness and Machine Learning introduces advanced undergraduate and graduate students to the intellectual foundations of this recently emergent field, drawing on a diverse range of disciplinary perspectives to identify the opportunities and hazards of automated decision-making. ... Read more

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An introduction to the intellectual foundations and practical utility of the recent work on fairness and machine learning.Fairness and Machine Learning introduces advanced undergraduate and graduate students to the intellectual foundations of this recently emergent field, drawing on a diverse range of disciplinary perspectives to identify the opportunities and hazards of automated decision-making.
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