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Janet Enever explores the complex forces that shape nationaland local language education policymaking for the earlyintroduction of English as a foreign language at primary andpre-primary levels worldwide. This is the first book of itskind demonstrating the extent to which English is nowperceived as a prerequisite for participation in the globaleconomy, reflecting the rapid development of early startEnglish now exploding across Asia, Latin America, and otherfast-growing economies. "e;This is a timely and important book. Professor Eneverdemonstrates comprehensive knowledge of primary Englishpolicy and practice in a range of countries and, from a soundtheoretical framework, draws together evidence to showhow policies are all too often guided by short-term politicalconsiderations rather than sound educational practice. Whilst critiquing inappropriate practice, she also analysesthe conditions which have the potential to lead to quality -and equitable - English language programmes at theprimary level."e;David Hayes, Department of Applied Linguistics,Brock University, Canada

Antígonas rethinks the paradigms through which we understand the presence of ancient cultural materials in former colonial territories by analysing the reimagination if the Antigone myth in the theatres of Latin America.

Marking the 125th anniversary of the birth of Roberto Gerhard, this work views the composer's life and oeuvre through the lens of the Spanish Civil War, exile, and cultural translation. Through these different threads, a new and more nuanced understanding of Gerhard and the political and cultural milieu that influenced his work emerges.

Data Science for Migration and Mobility provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the usage of new data sources in migration and mobility research, including mobile phone records, social media content, satellite images, event and financial databases.

This volume brings the concept of sovereignty into a fresh light through a study of its long history and the realities of a globalised world.

This, the last of the planned fascicules of the Corpus Signorum Imperii Romani for Great Britain, includes 500 sculptures, all of stone. Its geographical area covers the hinterland of Hadrian's Wall, including the modern counties of County Durham, Cumbria, Lancashire, and Derbyshire, as well as Northumberland to the south of the Stanegate.

Introduces quantum field theory together with its most important applications to cosmology and astroparticle physics in a coherent framework. Applications such as topological defects, phase transitions, dark matter, external gravitational fields, and black holes help students to bridge the gap between undergraduate courses and research literature.

This book provides an in-depth introduction to the particle physics of current and future experiments at particle accelerators. The book will provide the reader with an overview of practically all aspects of the strong interaction necessary to understand and appreciate modern particle phenomenology at the energy frontier.

Justin Arft explores how the Phaeacian queen, Arete, is at the heart of an epic-scale "poetics of interrogation" used throughout the Odyssey to negotiate Odysseus' kleos, or epic renown. The queen and her question invite new applications of oral poetics that shed light on the structure, composition, and reperformance of the Odyssey.

Christopher Gill explores the ethical ideas of the ancient Stoics and their significance for modern moral theory. He draws out the continuing value of Stoic thinking, in particular on the relationship between virtue and happiness, and on the interconnections between ethical understanding, social relationships, and emotion.

This volumes has multidisciplinary Indian case studies from different areas of managment like finance, human resource management, marketing, and strategic operations management.

This volumes has multidisciplinary Indian case studies from different areas of managment like finance, human resource management, marketing, and strategic operations management.

This volumes has multidisciplinary Indian case studies from different areas of managment like finance, human resource management, marketing, and strategic operations management.

Oxford Studies in Epistemology is a periodical publication which offers a regular snapshot of state-of-the-art work in this important field. Under the guidance of a distinguished editorial board, it publishes exemplary papers in epistemology, broadly construed. Anyone wanting to understand the latest developments in the discipline can start here.

This volumes has multidisciplinary Indian case studies from different areas of managment like finance, human resource management, marketing, and strategic operations management.

The English File Third Edition Workbook reinforces what is learned in each English File lesson, and can be used as extra practice during class, or set as homework. Also available with key.

An exploration of the life and political essays of 20th century philosopher, Hannah Arendt. Dana Villa analyses Arendt's pathbreaking studies on totalitarianism, power, evil, and political theory.

Shipwrecks and the Bounty of the Sea is a work of social history examining community relationships, law, and seafaring over the long early modern period, exploring the politics of the coastline, the economy of scavenging, and the law of 'wreck of the sea' from the beginning of the reign of Elizabeth I to the end of the reign of George II.

This book presents the key concepts, theory, and computer code written in R, helping readers with limited initial knowledge of random processes to become confident in their understanding and application of these principles in their own research.

This is the ultimate revision resource for the European Diploma in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (EDAIC) Part I and II examinations, with practice questions and model answers for all topics

Aimed at graduate students, this textbook examines the importance of data analysis to understanding biological, physical, and chemical systems, and outlines its practical applications at the intersection of probability theory, statistics, optimisation, statistical physics, inference, and machine learning.

This book presents a strong and original argument about English nationalism and the ways in which it is currently transforming British politics.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), currently grouped under the term axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), is a chronic form of arthritis that causes inflammation of the spine and other joints. This book provides clear and practical information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and daily life with AS for patients and their families.

A Handbook on early modern women's writing that combines new developments in historical and critical research with theoretical and conceptual approaches.

This book rethinks the idea and practice of federalism, and considers the specific constitutional purposes that federalism serves. Using the methodology of constitutional theory, the book re-evaluates our understanding of federalism in its historical development and present incarnations.