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  Sprachgebrauch und...

  Christa Dürscheid, Florina...

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  Wie formt Sprache unsere Identität? Wie inszenieren wir verschiedene Identitäten durch Sprache? Welche Normen bestimmen unseren Sprachgebrauch - und wie verändern sich diese im Lauf der Zeit, in Abhängigkeit von den beteiligten Akteur:innen? Was verraten historische Quellen über die damals Schreibenden und ihre Schreibpraktiken?
  Der Sammelband widmet sich diesen und weiteren Fragen zur Rolle von Sprache in gesellschaftlichen und technologischen Wandelprozessen. Er umfasst deutsch- und englischsprachige Beiträge, die interessante Einblicke in die Variabilität von Einzelsprachen bieten und sich in drei Teile gliedern: Sprachgebrauch und Sprachidentitäten in historischen Schriftzeugnissen (Teil I), Sprachgebrauch im Spannungsfeld von Norm, Variation und Didaktik (Teil II) und Sprachgebrauch, Sprachidentitäten und Indexikalität im Wandel (Teil III). Ergänzend dazu wird in der Einleitung erläutert, welches Konzept von Sprachidentität dem Sammelband zugrunde liegt und welche Argumente dafür sprechen, von mehreren Sprachidentitäten auszugehen.

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  On the Motion of Animals

  Aristotle

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  "On the Motion of Animals" is a scientific work by Aristotle that explores the principles of motion in living beings. In this treatise, Aristotle observes and analyzes the movements of various animals, from insects to humans, in order to understand the mechanics of motion and the physiological and psychological factors that drive it. Aristotle begins by examining the different types of motion, including natural, violent, and voluntary, and how they relate to the movements of animals. He then delves into the anatomy and physiology of different animals, looking at their skeletal structures, muscular systems, and nervous systems, and how they work together to produce motion. Read in English, unabridged.

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  The Don't Sweat Guide To Your...

  Don't Sweat Press, Richard Carlson

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  In these troubled economic times, looking for a new job, or searching for that very first job opportunity, can be extremely stressful. There's more competition out there, and fewer jobs to compete for. 
   
  However, this time does not have to be as worrisome as it might seem. The Don't Sweat Guide to Your Job Search helps you to be more relaxed and peaceful as you hunt for the right occupation, and everyone knows that people are at their best in interviews when they're calm and relaxed. In essays such as: 
   
  -- Beware of Time Frames 
  -- Be Your Own Matchmaker 
  -- Cast Your Net Wide 
  -- What You Bring to the Table 
  -- It's Not a One-Way Street 
  -- The Theory of Relativity, Job Style 
   
  And many more. The editors of Don't Sweat Press reveal the best ways to search for a job without getting needlessly stressed out.

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  After the Dance - The Illusion...

  Leo Tolstoy, Tim Zengerink

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  Can a single moment of clarity undo a lifetime of dreams? 
  In After The Dance by Leo Tolstoy, a tender memory of romance at a glittering ball suddenly transforms into a harrowing meditation on morality, justice, and the cost of staying true to your conscience. 
  This modern audio adaptation breathes new life into Tolstoy’s masterful short story. With updated language for today’s listener, the emotional power and philosophical weight remain fully intact. 
  What You’ll Hear in This Modern Translation: 
  •	A captivating retelling of one man’s romantic memory turned moral reckoning 
  •	A vivid depiction of how love can be shadowed by the darkest sides of society 
  •	A moving journey from innocence to awakening—told with clarity and emotional depth 
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  This audiobook maintains the original’s profound message while streamlining its language for modern ears, offering an immersive and thought-provoking experience. 
  Whether you’re a first-time Tolstoy reader or revisiting a classic, After The Dance will challenge your views on love, justice, and the quiet decisions that define us. 
  Listen now—and discover the moment that changed everything.

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  Shakey's Madness

  Robert P Boog

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  Want to discover why William Shakespeare did NOT write the poems, plays and sonnets attributed to him? Using the internet during the COVID-19 pandemic to doublecheck what past experts have told us about William Shakespeare, author Robert Boog uses a fresh set of eyes to view the facts.  Because of all the fainting found in the poems and plays, Mr. Boog believes that the "real" author of the works probably suffered from epilepsy at a young age. Boog counted nine instances of fainting, but a British physician in 2006 counted 18 episodes of fainting with another 13 instances of "near" fainting. Why so much fainting? Did fainting morph into bipolar disorder when he was older? Boog claims BD symptoms can be found in the works while the man from Stratford never did. For this reason, a person close to Queen Elizabeth who showed symptoms of bipolar disorder and was called "the best playwright for comedy in Queen Elizabeth's court" makes the best choice for author.  Also, back in Elizabethan days, the Queen or King could behead anyone who "imagined the death of a ruler" so why would ANYONE in their right mind, write a play about the death of a ruler? Yet Hamlet, Anthony & Cleopatra and Richard II, all feature rulers who die. So writing under a pen name makes sense - esp in these days of fake Twitter handles and online cat-fishing.Mr. Boog suggests we approach the mystery of William Shakespeare's authorship like a modern-day "cold case" mystery. So, get ready to have fun listening and learning about a compelling case for the true authorship of the Shakespeare canon? A fun and informative audio book that includes humorous stories. It is read by the author from Los Angeles who has a wicked sense of humor."

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  Men of 18 in 1918 - Memories of...

  Frederick James Hodges

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  An astounding account of one young infantryman's personal experience of the Western Front in the last year of World War One. 
   
   
   
  Perfect for fans of Peter Hart, Max Hastings, and Barbara W. Tuchman. 
   
   
   
  In the spring of 1918 German forces broke through Allied lines in a last-ditch attempt to overcome their enemies. To hold back this tide young, inexperienced men from France, Britain, the United States, Australia, and Canada were sent into war against battle-hardened and desperate German soldiers. 
   
   
   
  What was it like to be an eighteen-year-old and sent to the frontlines in the First World War? 
   
   
   
  Frederick James Hodges was one of these young men and his book, Men of 18 in 1918, provides insight into the ordeals of an ordinary soldier who left Britain as a teenager but returned as a man having witnessed the full horrors of war. 
   
   
   
  Hodges charts his progress through the conflict from his short period of training to being thrown into defending Allied lines against the onslaught before being ordered, as part of Britain's prime assault troops, into a ninety-five-day non-stop attack which only ended with the armistice of November 1918.

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