Linguistics falls in the gap between arts & science on the edges of which the most fascinating discoveries & the most important problems are found. Rather than following the conventional organization of many contemporary introductions to the subject the author of this stimulating guide begins his discussion with the oldest arts end of the subject & moves chronologically through to the newest research
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This is the first detailed explanation of the way British Sign Language works & is the product of many years experience of research & teaching sign linguistics to deaf & hearing people. It assumes no previous knowledge of linguistics or sign language & is not structured around traditional headings such as phonology morphology & syntax. Instead it is set out in such a way as to help learners & their teachers understand the linguistic principles behind the language. There are sections on BSL grammar & also on the use of BSL including social acceptability in signing variation & poetry & humour in BSL. Technical terms & linguistic jargon are kept to a minimum & the text contains many examples from English BSL & other spoken & sign languages. The book is amply illustrated & contains exercises as well as a reading list for further study. An accompanying 90-minute DVD is available from Talk With Sign Books. To find out more visit http://www.talkwithsign.com/linguistics-british-sign-language-p-741.html. ...

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More than 50 percent new & revised content for todays Linux environment gets you up & running in no time! Linux continues to be an excellent low-cost alternative to expensive operating systems. Whether youre new to Linux or need a reliable update & reference this is an excellent resource. Veteran bestselling author Christopher Negus provides a complete tutorial packed with major updates revisions & hands-on exercises so that you can confidently start using Linux today. Offers a complete restructure complete with exercises to make the book a better learning tool Places a strong focus on the Linux command line tools & can be used with all distributions & versions of Linux Features in-depth coverage of the tools that a power user & a Linux administrator need to get started This practical learning tool is ideal for anyone eager to set up a new Linux desktop system at home or curious to learn how to manage Linux server systems at work. ...

You've experienced the shiny point-&-click surface of your Linux computer-now dive below & explore its depths with the power of the command line. The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash the most popular Linux shell. Along the way you'll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of gray-bearded mouse-shunning gurus: file navigation environment configuration command chaining pattern matching with regular expressions & more. In addition to that practical knowledge author William Shotts reveals the philosophy behind these tools & the rich heritage that your desktop Linux machine has inherited from Unix supercomputers of yore. As you make your way through the book's short easily-digestible chapters you'll learn how to: * Create & delete files directories & symlinks * Administer your system including networking package installation & process management * Use standard input & output redirection & pipelines * Edit files with Vi the world's most popular text editor * Write shell scripts to automate common or boring tasks * Slice & dice text files with cut paste grep patch & sed Once you overcome your initial shell shock " you'll find that the command line is a natural & expressive way to communicate with your computer. Just don't be surprised if your mouse starts to gather dust." ...

Everything you need to know about Linux is in this book. Written by Stephen Figgins Ellen Siever Robert Love & Arnold Robbins -- people with many years of active participation in the Linux community -- Linux in a Nutshell Sixth Edition thoroughly covers programming tools system & network administration tools the shell editors & LILO & GRUB boot loaders. This updated edition offers a tighter focus on Linux system essentials as well as more coverage of new capabilities such as virtualization wireless network management & revision control with git. It also highlights the most important options for using the vast number of Linux commands. Youll find many helpful new tips & techniques in this reference whether youre new to this operating system or have been using it for years. * Get the Linux commands for system administration & network management * Use hundreds of the most important shell commands available on Linux * Understand the Bash shell comm&-line interpreter * Search & process text with regular expressions * Manage your servers via virtualization with Xen & VMware * Use the Emacs text editor & development environment as well as the vi ex & vim text-manipulation tools * Process text files with the sed editor & the gawk programming language * Manage source code with Subversion & git ...

If you use Linux in your day-to-day work this popular pocket guide is the perfect on-the-job reference. The second edition has expanded from Fedora-only coverage to distro-neutral with practical information on a wider range of commands requested by readers. Linux Pocket Guide provides an organized learning path for Linux use rather than Linux programming & system administration. Youll find options for the most useful commands grouped by functionality. For novices who need to get up to speed on Linux use & experienced users who want a concise & functional reference this guide provides quick answers. ...

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In this beautiful retelling of the story of the very first Christmas the humble donkey is chosen above all other animals to carry Mary to Bethlehem. As his journey unfolds he is touched by the magic & mystery of the Nativity... With sparkles of originality humour & warmth the Christmas story is reborn. ...

The Narnia Chronicles first published in 1950 have been & remain some of the most enduringly popular childrens books ever published. The best known The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe has been translated into 29 languages! Its a magic wardrobe. Theres a wood inside it & its snowing! Come & see " begged Lucy. Lucy has stumbled upon a marvellous land of fauns & centaurs nymphs & talking animals. But soon she discovers that it is ruled by the cruel White Witch & can only be freed by Aslan the great Lion & four children! This is the second adventure in the exciting Chronicles of Narnia." ...