In religious studies, theory and method research has long been embroiled in a polarized debate over scientific versus theological perspectives. Ronald L. Grimes shows that this debate has stagnated, due in part to a manner of theorizing too far removed from the study of actual religious practices.

A worthwhile theory, according to Grimes, must be practice-oriented, and practices are most effectively studied by field research methods. The Craft of Ritual Studies melds together a systematic the...

This handbook provides a critical state-of-the-art overview of work in linguistic typology. It examines the directions and challenges of current research and shows how these reflect and inform work on the development of linguistic theory. It describes what typologists have revealed about language in general and discovered (and continue to discover) about the richly various ways in which meaning and expression are achieved in the world's languages.

Typological research extends across all branc...

Teaching English Literature 16 - 19 is an essential new resource that is suitable for use both as an introductory guide for those new to teaching literature and also as an aid to reflection and renewal for more experienced teachers. Using the central philosophy that students will learn best when actively engaged in discussion and encouraged to apply what they have learnt independently, this highly practical new text contains: discussion of the principles behind the teaching of literature at t...

Long recognized as the bestselling textbook for teaching food engineering to food science students, this 5e transitions with today's students from traditional textbook learning to integrated presentation of the key concepts of food engineering. Using carefully selected examples, Singh and Heldman demonstrate the relationship of engineering to the chemistry, microbiology, nutrition and processing of foods in a uniquely practical blend. This approach facilitates comprehensive learning that has ...

Allez à l’essentiel avec cette méthode intensive de français pour débutants en contexte professionnel ou en préparation à la vie active !

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Avec un nouveau look et des contenus actualisés pour prendre en compte les évolutions du monde de l’entreprise française, la nouvelle édition d'Objectif Express 1 propose une parfaite association entre le français de tous les jours et le français de l'entreprise.

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Buckling of Ship Structures presents a comprehensive analysis of the buckling problem of ship structural members. A full analysis of the various types of loadings and stresses imposed on ship plating and primary and secondary structural members is given. The main causes and consequences of the buckling mode of failure of ship structure and the methods commonly used to control buckling failure are clarified.

This book contains the main equations required to determine the critical buckling stre...

In dit boek past Eliyahu Goldratt de TOC (Theory Of Constraints)-principes toe op projectmanagement. Hij doet dit in de vorm van een roman, een benaderingswijze die in 'Het doel' al bijzonder effectief bleek. 'De zwakste schakel' is een vlot geschreven business-roman die gaat over hoe projecten succesvol kunnen worden afgerond, binnen de gestelde tijd en het budget en zonder compromissen.

The first four editions of the Dutch edition of Sales Management have been received with great enthusiasm both in higher education and in industry. There seems to be a great need for a complete and practical textbook, tailored to the sales practice. The international edition of this popular book is now available, edited with a European perspective.

Interviewen in de praktijk behandelt alle aspecten van een goed interview en de kwaliteiten waarover de interviewer moet beschikken. Interviewen in de praktijk is bestemd voor studenten aan de hbo- en wo- opleidingen voor journalistiek.

De laatste decennia is de Nederlandse vastgoedbranche sterk geprofessionaliseerd en is de uitdaging van de taxateurs van onroerende zaken groter dan ooit tevoren. Was het vroeger nog mogelijk voor de taxateur zich te beroepen op ervaring en kennis, tegenwoordig vraagt de klant om uitgebreide analyse en onderbouwing. De taxatieleer is dan ook sterk in ontwikkeling. Taxatierichtlijnen en- technieken ontwikkelen zich in hoog tempo. Deze nieuwe editie van 'Taxatieleer vastgoed' beschrijft alle be...