Discourse analisis is the study of how communication - spoken and written - is structured so that it is socially appropriate and linguistically accurate. This book gives practical experience in analyzing discourse. It includes analyses of spoken language - conversations, classroom interactions, speech events, and scripts - and written language - from formal rhetorical structures of composition to the informal style of personal letters

"Beyond Experience" is a book full of different activites to be used in an intercultural training session. One of its very useful features is a full outline of a training design, with timeframe included, which incorporates the activities mentioned in subsequent pages. Trainers with more experience can use this as a base, bringing in other relevant material. The training activities described tend to fall more on the "culture-general" instead of "culture-specific" side, and are mainly designed for U.S. participants who are planning on traveling or living abroad, or are in contact with other cultures in the United States. The activities are also mainly for those who have limited exposure to other ways of thinking and perceiving the world. Through examining U.S. proverbs and the values that are held by the participants, the aim of the activities is to challenge assumptions and pave the way for a more successful intercultural experience

Designing Language Courses: A Guide for Teachers is a clear and comprehensive overview of course design. This text provides a practical guide to designing language courses by encouraging teachers to explore ways of planning and organizing content, and evaluating materials

This book contains images that show and tell about Pakistan, about its people, art, culture and economics

Dangun Wanggeom: Founder of the First Korean Kingdom is a book in a series for children produced by the Academy of Korean Studies and dedicated to important figures of history and legend. The book is based on an original story from the Samgukyusa (Memoirs of the Three Kingdoms) by Iryeon. The story tells of the founding of Old Joseon, the first kingdom of Korea, in a friendly and easy manner and is full of beautiful illustrations for children. The book also contains the famous story of Ungnyeo, a bear who endured all of the hardships to become a human. All details of the story have been proofread and edited by the Academy of Korean Studies, and the authenticity of the story is guaranteed

Food Network star Guy Fieri takes you on a tour of America's most colorful diners, drive-ins, and dives complete with recipes, photos, and memorabilia. Packed with Guy's iconic personality, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives follows his hot-rod trips around the country, mapping out the best places most of us have never heard of

This book addresses the issue of conflict and conflict resolution through an incremental approach. With the passage of time, new ideas and concepts dealing with the challenge of conflict escalation, conflict mismanagement and conflict transformation are being presented

The Asian Development Bank recognizes the importance of sound decentralization policies as an important part of the broader policy framework needed for successful economic development and reduced poverty levels