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Lost in translation: an illustrated compendium of untranslatable words from around the world / by Sanders, Ella Frances.(CARDINAL)407033;
Subjects: Language and languages; Translating and interpreting.; Picture-writing.; Visual communication.; Semiotics.; Iconicity (Linguistics);
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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Barbie : the icon / by Capella, Massimiliano,author.(CARDINAL)537046; Corbetta, Caroline,contributor.(CARDINAL)546158; Glitterati Incorporated.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 206)."Since her first appearance on March 9, 1959 (making her a Pisces), Barbara Millicent Roberts, or Barbie, as she's most famously known, is and has been a trendsetter, global icon, and pop culture mainstay--for more than fifty years. Barbie has captured the imaginations of people across the globe, and remains the most coveted doll in history. She's is truly an icon. Barbie has broken cultural, social, and linguistic barriers, all while showcasing a fabulous fashion sense. Barbie has had close to 150 careers, represented over 40 different nationalities, and collaborated with more than 75 different fashion designers including the likes of Valentino, Versace, Dior, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Vivienne Westwood, Prada, and Givenchy. She serves as an imitable idol to many, and is in countless ways more than just a doll; she is a true inspiration to people all around the world. This definitive collection of everything Barbie is organized into five categories: Barbie is fashion; Barbie's family; Dolls of the world; Barbie's careers; and Queen, diva and Celebrity, Barbie as global icon. Barbie: The Icon celebrates the impact Barbie has had on popular and high culture for three generations in every arena from style to fashion to careers, making her the voice of the contemporary woman, an enduring image of pop culture, and in many ways, a genuine living legend. A must-have for every Barbie aficionado, here is a trip down memory lane, and encyclopedia of possibility, and a wonderful resource--it's a reference not to be missed."--Jacket.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Mattel, Inc. Barbie Doll Division.; Barbie dolls.; Barbie dolls; Popular culture; Role models.; Barbie dolls;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Earthdivers. by Jones, Stephen Graham,1972-author.(CARDINAL)355728; Gianfelice, Davide,artist.(CARDINAL)559237; Lafuente, Joana,colorist.(CARDINAL)602197; Wands, Steve,letterer.(CARDINAL)356625;
"The year is 2112, and it's the apocalypse exactly as expected: rivers receding, oceans rising, civilization crumbling. Humanity has given up hope, except for a group of Indigenous outcasts who have discovered a time travel portal in a cave in the desert and figured out where everything took a turn for the worst: America. Convinced that the only way to save the world is to rewrite its past, they send one of their own--a reluctant linguist named Tad--on a bloody, one-way mission to 1492 to kill Christopher Columbus before he reaches the so-called New World. But there are steep costs to disrupting the timeline, and taking down an icon isn't an easy task for an academic with no tactical training and only a wavering moral compass to guide him. As the horror of the task ahead unfolds and Tad's commitment is tested, his actions could trigger a devastating new fate for his friends and the future"--
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Alternative histories (Comics); Comics (Graphic works); Graphic novels.; Science fiction comics.; Columbus, Christopher; Assassination; Indigenous peoples; Time travel;
Available copies: 18 / Total copies: 20
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The JPS Tanakh : gender-sensitive edition : a new translation of the Holy Scriptures according to the traditional Hebrew text. by Jindo, Job Y.,translator.(CARDINAL)888222; Lieberman, Beth,translator.(CARDINAL)410174; Stein, David E. S.,1957-translator.(CARDINAL)411347; Jewish Publication Society,publisher,publisher.(CARDINAL)182854;
Includes bibliographical references.Preface to the gender-sensitive edition / Rabbi David E.S. Stein -- Preface to the 1985 edition / The Jewish Publication Society -- Torah = Torah -- Neviʼim = Nevi'im -- Ketuvim = Kethuvim."The first Jewish gender-sensitive translation of the full Hebrew Bible, THE JPS TANAKH: Gender-Sensitive Edition renews and revises the iconic Jewish Publication Society Bible translation from 1985 to reflect advances in scholarship and changes in English while maintaining utmost fidelity to the original Hebrew. This edition offers gender-inclusive renderings where appropriate and gendered renderings when called for historically and linguistically, incorporating the best of contemporary research into Israelite history and religion, literary studies, philology, linguistics, and the social sciences to offer a faithful and accurate translation. References to persons are gender sensitive yet consistent with ancient gender norms, and the translation strives for inclusive language when referring broadly to people, ancestors, and humankind. References to God are typically gender neutral and generally avoid grammatically masculine pronouns and labels, with careful examination of each context yielding the most appropriate rendering. To enable the tetragrammaton (God's four-letter name) to be encountered as a name and without masculine connotations, the edition typically translates it as "God" (in small capitals) rather than "the Lord." Revising the venerable JPS translation, the gender-sensitive edition--RJPS (Revised Jewish Publication Society edition)--empowers readers to experience Scripture with all the power of the original Hebrew. It is sure to become the new Bible translation of choice for readers who embrace biblical scholarship with reverence for tradition, and for communities and individuals who adopt an inclusive, egalitarian perspective in today's world."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Bible.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Earthdivers. by Jones, Stephen Graham,1972-Author(DLC)n 00030965 ; Gianfelice, Davide,Illustrator(DLC)no2008177948;
The New York Times-bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and My Heart Is a Chainsaw makes his comics debut with this time-hopping horror thriller about far-future Indigenous outcasts on a mission to kill Christopher Columbus. The year is 2112, and it's the apocalypse exactly as expected: rivers receding, oceans rising, civilization crumbling. Humanity has given up hope, except for a group of Indigenous outcasts who have discovered a time travel portal in a cave in the desert and figured out where everything took a turn for the worst: America. Convinced that the only way to save the world is to rewrite its past, they send one of their own--a reluctant linguist named Tad--on a bloody, one-way mission to 1492 to kill Christopher Columbus before he reaches the so-called New World. But there are steep costs to disrupting the timeline, and taking down an icon isn't an easy task for an academic with no tactical training and only a wavering moral compass to guide him. As the horror of the task ahead unfolds and Tad's commitment is tested, his actions could trigger a devastating new fate for his friends and the future. Join Stephen Graham Jones and artist Davide Gianfelice for Earthdivers, Vol. 1 (collecting Earthdivers issues #1-6), the beginning of an unforgettable ongoing sci-fi slasher spanning centuries of America's Colonial past to explore the staggering forces of history and the individual choices we make to survive it.
Subjects: Columbus, Christopher; Time travel;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Southern Wisdom : An Insider's Guide to Sayings 'n' Such / by Welch, Emily,author;
Southerners share a unique culture, including their own version of the English language, shaped over generations. Southern Wisdom is a charming and humorous illustrated exploration of the stories, history, and sayings that make up the culture, delving into both age-old and modern traditions. The people of the South may be known for their iconic accents, but did you know that there are multiple of them? Or that the style of barbecue changes based on where you're at? And if you thought normal weddings are a big event, Southern weddings are preceded by so many parties, which you know aren't small considering the sizes of families down here. If you're not from the South, bless your heart and pay attention-there's wisdom to be found in this heartfelt, humorous culture.
Subjects: Humor.; Linguistics.; English language;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The language puzzle : piecing together the six-million-year story of how words evolved / by Mithen, Steven,1960-author.(CARDINAL)774729;
Includes bibliographic references (pages 403-449) and index.Preface -- Introduction: The puzzle of language -- A brief history of humankind -- Words and language -- Monkeys and apes -- Speaking and hearing -- Iconic and arbitrary words -- Making tools -- Lessons from an artificial language -- Finding and learning the meaning of words -- Fire -- Language and the brain -- The genetics of language -- Words keep changing -- Language, perception and thought -- Signs and symbols -- Conclusion: the evolution of language -- Figure sources -- Acknowledgments -- Bibliography -- Notes -- Index."The emergence of language began with the apelike calls of our earliest ancestors. Today, the world is home to thousands of complex languages. Yet exactly how, when, and why this evolution occurred has been one of the most enduring--and contentiously debated--questions in science. In The Language Puzzle, renowned archaeologist Steven Mithen puts forward a groundbreaking new account of the origins of language. Scientists have gained new insights into the first humans of 2.8 million years ago, and how numerous species flourished but only one, Homo sapiens, survives today. Drawing from this work and synthesizing research across archaeology, psychology, linguistics, genetics, neuroscience, and more, Mithen details a step-by-step explanation of how our human ancestors transitioned from apelike calls to words, and from words to language as we use it today. He explores how language shaped our cognition and vice versa; how metaphor advanced Homo sapiens' ability to formulate abstract concepts, develop agriculture, and--ultimately--shape the world. The result is a master narrative that builds bridges between disciplines, stuns with its breadth and depth, and spans millennia of societal development."--
Subjects: Informational works.; Language and languages; Historical linguistics.; Language and culture.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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Incarnations : a history of India in fifty lives / by Khilnani, Sunil,1960-author.(CARDINAL)376210;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-426) and index.The Buddha : waking India up -- Mahavira : soldier of non-violence -- Panini : catching the ocean in a cow's hoofprint -- Kautilya : the ring of power -- Ashoka : power as persuasion -- Charaka : on not violating good judgment -- Aryabhata : the boat of intellect -- Adi Shankara : a god without qualities -- Rajaraja Chola : cosmos, temple, and territory -- Basava : a voice in the air -- Amir Khusrau : the parrot of India -- Kabir : "Hey, you!" -- Guru Nanak : the discipline of deeds -- Krishnadevaraya : "kingship is strange" -- Mirabai : I go the other way -- Akbar : the world and the bridge -- Malik Ambar : the dark-fated one -- Dara Shikoh : the meeting-place of the two oceans -- Shivaji : dreaming big -- Nainsukh : owner transfixed by goose -- William Jones : enlightenment Mughal -- Rammohun Roy : "humanity in general" -- Lakshmi Bai, Rani of Jhansi : bad-ass queen -- Jyotirao Phule : the open well -- Deen Daya : courtier with a camera -- Birsa Munda : "have you been to Chalkad?" -- Jamsetji Tata : making India -- Vivekananda : bring all together -- Annie Besant : an Indian tom-tom -- Chidambaram Pillai : Swadeshi steam -- Srinivasa Ramanujan : the elbow of genius -- Tagore : unlocking cages -- Visvesvaraya : extracting moonbeams from cucumbers -- Periyar : sniper of sacred cows -- Iqbal : death for falcons -- Amrita Sher-Gil : this is me -- Subhas Chandra Bose : a touch of the abnormal -- Gandhi : "in the palm of our hands" -- Jinnah : the chess player -- Manto : the unsentimentalist -- Ambedkar : building palaces on dung heaps -- Raj Kapoor : the politics of love -- Sheikh Abdullah : chains of gold -- V.K. Krishna Menon : somber porcupine -- Subbulakshmi : opening rosebuds -- Indira Gandhi : the center of everything -- Satyajit Ray : India without elephants -- Charan Singh : a common cause -- M.F. Husain : "Hindustan is free" -- Dhirubhai Ambani : fins"An entertaining and provocative account of India's past, written by one of the country's leading thinkers. For all of India's myths, its sea of stories and moral epics, Indian history remains a curiously unpeopled place. In Incarnations, Sunil Khilnani fills that space, recapturing the human dimension of how the world's largest democracy came to be. His trenchant portraits of emperors, warriors, philosophers, film stars, and corporate titans-- some famous, some unjustly forgotten-- bring feeling, wry humor, and uncommon insight to dilemmas that extend from ancient times to our own. As he journeys across the country and through its past, Khilnani uncovers more than just history. In rocket launches and ayurvedic call centers, in slum temples and Bollywood studios, in California communes and grimy ports, he examines the continued, and often surprising, relevance of the men and women who have made India--and the world--what it is. We encounter the Buddha, 'the first human personality'; the ancient Sanskrit linguist who inspires computer programmers today; the wit and guile of India's Machiavelli; and the medieval poets who mocked rituals and caste. In the twentieth century, Khilnani sets Gandhi and other political icons of the independence era next to actresses, photographers, and entrepreneurs. Incarnations is an ideal introduction to India--and a provocative and sophisticated reinterpretation of its history"--
Subjects: Biographies.;
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Language and life on Ocracoke : the living history of the brogue / by Reaser, Jeffrey,1976-author.(CARDINAL)317767; Wolfram, Walt,1941-author.(CARDINAL)149498; Gaskill, Candy,author.;
Do they take American money over there? -- Who speaks the brogue? -- What words do O'Cockers use to talk about Ocracoke? -- Is the brogue Shakespearean English? -- Is the brogue pirate talk? -- Where did the brogue come from? -- What is the difference between an accent, a dialect, and a language? -- How do you study a dialect? -- Why would anyone study dialects? -- What is the ocracoke accent like? -- Is the brogue just bad grammar? -- Do men and women on Ocracoke speak differently? / by Natalie Schilling -- Can dingbatters understand the brogue? -- What are the artistic and linguistic performances on Ocracoke? / by Natalie Schilling -- What is the weather like on Ocracoke? / by Natalie Schilling -- What is the worst storm in Ocracoke's history? -- What did the old-timers sound like? -- How is the brogue changing? -- Do they teach the brogue at school? -- Are there African Americans on the Outer Banks? -- What does an African American family on Ocracoke sound like? -- How has Spanish changed the language landscape of Ocracoke? / by Maria Coady, and Jodie Roberson -- What Is the Ocracoke Latino community like? -- What will happen to the brogue?."In this follow-up to the celebrated Hoi Toide on the Outer Banks, Jeffrey Reaser, Walt Wolfram, and Candy Gaskill have produced the most comprehensive linguistic look at Ocracoke yet. Many visitors are drawn to Ocracoke's natural beauty and fascinating dialect, known as the Ocracoke Brogue. During the summer on the island, despite the required ferry ride to even set foot there, tourists (or as the locals might call them, dingbatters or tourons) can easily outnumber residents fifteen to one. Though small in number, O'Cockers remain as iconic as the lighthouse.The authors have continued to study Ocracoke and the Ocracoke Brogue while also participating in and partnering with the community itself. Building on the legacy of Hoi Toide, this book includes 120 new interviews with Ocracokers, documenting their evolving language and culture. With this prolonged and comprehensive approach to the region, the authors document the island's changes, providing readers with a deeply researched, empathetic, and engagingly written snapshot of one of North Carolina's most cherished places, one with a linguistic heritage worth celebrating"--
Subjects: English language; HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV); TRAVEL / United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV);
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Names of New York : discovering the city's past, present, and future through its place names / by Jelly-Schapiro, Joshua,author.(CARDINAL)625510;
The power of names -- The names before -- Navigators and Duyvils and English and Kings (on Colonial names) -- The Americans -- Leaving shore: city of islands -- Brokers and powers (and neighborhoods, too) -- Honors and sounds -- Making place: names of the future."From the coauthor of the award-winning Nonstop Metropolis--a short, fascinating journey into the past, present, and future of New York City through its place names and the stories they contain. Drawing on his background in cultural geography, Joshua Jelly-Schapiro excavates the wealth of stories that are embedded in New York City's place names and uses them to illuminate the power of naming to shape experience and our sense of place. He traces the ways that the native Lenape, the Dutch settlers, the British invaders, and successive waves of immigrants have left their marks on the island and continue to reshape it. He explores how many New York place names have accrued iconic significance far beyond the city's boundaries; for example, "Brooklyn" is the name of a notorious street gang in Haiti, of restaurants from New Zealand to Paris, and of thousands of children (it is among the top fifty girl's names in America). He interviews the last living speaker of Lenape, tours the harbor's many "out-islands" with a tugboat captain, and meets the linguists at the Endangered Language Alliance who study the estimated eight hundred languages now spoken in New York. And he makes clear that as immigrants and marginalized groups continue to find new ways to make the city's streets and boroughs their own, the names that adhere to the landscape function not only as portals to explore the past but as a means to reimagine what's possible now"--
Subjects: Names, Geographical;
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