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Sheng : Rise of a Kenyan Swahili Vernacular
Of interest to linguists, artists, ma-youth, scholars of urban studies, educationalists, policy makers and language planners who are grappling with the challenges of multilingualism and language of education in Kenya.
The city of Nairobi is a rich context for the study of sociolinguistic phenomena. The coexistence of speakers of many different languages, further differentiated by socio-economic status, age and ethnicity provide conditions for the development of a mixed code such as Sheng, an urban variety of Kenyan Swahili which has morphed from a “youth language” into a vernacular of wider use. Sheng is a unique phenomenon in the study of linguistic change and innovation in an African context, a reflection of the ethnolinguistic diversity of Kenya, and language asymmetry created by socio-economic disparities. It also provides a window into understanding the processes of urban multilingualism, within the specific space structuring of Nairobi city.
This book is a detailed account of the rise and development of Sheng, its linguistic structure, social functions, and possible future directions. The author’s analysis ofits presence in newspapers, TV, radio and online, makes it clear that Sheng functions as a particularly useful lens through which to explore contemporary Kenya.Chege Githiora is Professor of Linguistics, African Languages and Literatures the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and is author of Afro-Mexicans: Discourse of race and identity in the African Diaspora.
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Shopaholic & Baby
Becky’s life is blooming! She’s working at London’s newest fashion store The Look, house-hunting with husband Luke (her secret wish is a Shoe Room)… and she’s pregnant! She couldn’t be more overjoyed – especially since discovering that shopping cures morning sickness. Everything has got to be perfect for her baby: from the designer nursery…to the latest, coolest pram…to the celebrity, must-have obstetrician.
But when the celebrity obstetrician turns out to be her husband Luke’s glamorous, intellectual ex-girlfriend, Becky’s perfect world starts to crumble.
Everybody loves Sophie Kinsella:
I almost cried with laughter Daily Mail
Hilarious . . . you’ll laugh and gasp on every page Jenny Colgan
Properly mood-altering . . . funny, fast and farcical. I loved it Jojo Moyes
A superb tale. Five stars! Heat -
Shout at the Devil
Now the seas were more awesome in their raging insanity. Each mountain of glassy grey rose high above the raft, shielding it for a few seconds from the whip of the wind, its crest blowing off like the plume of an Etruscan helmet, before it slid down, collapsing upon itself in the tumbling roar of breaking water.’
In German East Africa on the eve of the First World War two freebooting adventurers – one a flamboyant Irish American, the other an impeccable young Englishman – pit their wits against the gross German Commissioner from whose territory they are making their living as game hunters and ivory poachers. But the outbreak of war gives the signal for their private skirmishing to flare into a relentless vendetta pursued with devastating violence by land and sea, so that what begins as a comic escapade gives way to chilling horror …
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Sidney Sheldon’s Chasing Tomorrow
Sidney Sheldon’s most popular and enduring heroine―Tracy Whitney of If Tomorrow Comes―returns in a sensational sequel full of passion, suspense, and breathtaking twists.
Tracy Whitney never wanted to settle down. Responsible for some of the world’s most astounding heists with her brilliant, charming partner Jeff Stevens, she’s enjoyed the danger and relished the intensity of life on the wild side. But she’s had enough of conning the rich and corrupt out of their ill-gotten fortunes. The one thing that would make her life complete now is marriage and a child with Jeff.
But first, Tracy must finish one last job. An unexpected encounter with an old enemy triggers a series of disturbing events that Tracy never anticipated, raising terrifying ghosts she thought were dead and buried. Once again, this clever woman finds herself out on the edge, playing the odds in a desperate game of roulette.
The stakes have always been high. But with her life and her future on the line, Tracy needs to dig deeper than she’s ever gone before, and find the strength and courage to trump her rivals, no matter what the cost.
Tomorrow has come at last. But it isn’t the future Tracy bargained for . . .
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Sign Language: My First 100 Words
A fresh new beginner’s guide to American Sign Language–with a poster of the sign language alphabet!
Featuring cool computer-generated illustrations and a simple kid-friendly design, this reference book for the youngest readers makes learning sign language fun and easy! Learn 100 basic signs for everyday use in helpful categories, such as Food, Colors, Animals, In the Classroom, and more! Also included are instructions on how to fingerspell the entire alphabet and numbers.
For quick reference, this book also comes with a bonus full-size poster of the ASL alphabet–perfect for home or the classroom!
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Sinners
Hollywood: glittering premiers, dazzling movie sets, fabulous parties, plush love-nests hidden in Malibu and Beverly Hills. Behind the gorgeous playgrounds of the rich and famous lies a jungle of lust and perversity, greed and ambition, love and danger- where survival is all and innocence is a role nobody plays for long.
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Skating Sensation (Dork Diaries
Nikki Maxwell isn’t at all surprised to find out that her crush Brandon volunteers at a local animal shelter. He’s such a sweet guy – of course he wants to help those adorable puppies! Then Brandon tells her that the shelter is in danger of closing, and Nikki knows she can’t let that happen. Especially when she discovers a shocking secret about Brandon that makes keeping that shelter open more important than ever.
So Nikki and her friends Chloe and Zoey enter an ice skating competition to help raise money for the shelter, but (big surprise) Mackenzie has to stick her nose in and cause trouble so that she can be the one to swoop in and save the day. No way will Nikki let that happen: She’ll just have to come up with some extra creative ideas this time!
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Slave ;The True Story of a Girl’s Lost Childhood and Her Fight for Survival
Mende Nazer’s happy childhood was cruelly cut short at the age of twelve when the Mujahidin rode into her village in the remote Nuba mountains of Sudan. They hacked down terrified villagers, raped the women and abducted the children. Mende was one of them. She was taken and sold to an Arab woman in Khartoum. She was stripped of her name and her freedom. For seven long years she was kept as a domestic slave, an ‘abid’, without any pay or a single day off. Her food was the leftover scraps and her bed was the floor of the locked-up garden shed. She endured this harsh and lonely existence without knowing whether her family was alive or dead, for seven long years. Passed on by her master, like a parcel, to a relative in London, Mende eventually managed to escape to freedom.
SLAVE is a shocking first-person insight into the modern day slave trade. It is also a fascinating memoir of an African childhood and a moving testimony to a young girl’s indomitable spirit in the face of adversity.
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Sleeping Beauty
Children have their favourite fairy tales and with this range of colouring books, they can bring the characters and scenes to life as they fill the pages with colour. Perfect gifts for giving out at the end of kids’ parties.
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Sly Fox & Little Red Hen
“Sly Fox & Little Red Hen” is a captivating board book that invites young readers on a delightful journey filled with heartwarming tales and enchanting illustrations. Crafted with care, this book seamlessly blends entertainment with valuable life lessons, making it a treasured addition to any child’s library. With its sturdy 700 gsm paper, rounded corners, and glossy finish cover, the book is both durable and child-safe. It can withstand the excitement of little hands and is designed to resist tears and water damage, ensuring longevity. The enchanting story revolves around the diligent Little Red Hen and the cunning sly fox, offering children important lessons in perseverance, kindness, and cooperation. The high-quality digital illustrations bring these characters and their adventures to life, sparking young imaginations and creativity. “Sly Fox & Little Red Hen” is not just a source of entertainment but also a valuable educational tool. It imparts moral values and teaches the rewards of hard work, making it a cherished choice for parents and caregivers during bedtime storytelling. In summary, this board book is a captivating treasure that nurtures a love for reading, learning, and important life lessons in young minds. Its child-safe design and meaningful narrative make it a cherished addition to any child’s literary collection.
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Smith and Aitkenhead’s Textbook of Anaesthesia, 7th Edition
This highly successful textbook is internationally renowned as a core text for trainee anaesthetists and is essential reading for candidates for the Fellowship of Royal College of Anaesthetists and similar examinations. The previous 6th edition was awarded First Prize at the BMA Medical Book awards.
The book provides full coverage of the sciences underpinning practice in anaesthesia, critical care and pain management together with details of clinical anaesthesia and perioperative care. In combining these aspects, a generation of anaesthetists have found the textbook invaluable during the first few years of training as well as when preparing for the FRCA and similar professional examinations.
The goal for this Seventh Edition has remained to equip the reader with the basic knowledge and practical considerations required to administer anaesthesia and perioperative care for a whole range of surgical conditions in patients with all common medical comorbidities. Reflecting the expanding role of anaesthesia beyond the operating theatre it also includes essential material related to safety and quality assurance, consent, resuscitation, intensive care medicine, pre-hospital care and chronic pain management.
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Snappy Learner Multiplying and Dividing
Specifically aimed at 6-8 year old, this series is perfect for helping children practice all the new things they are learning in school. With colourful clear activities for fun learning, pull out reward chart with reusable star stickers, extra reusable stickers throughout to encourage the child’s participation and activities linked to school topics.
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Snow White – Uncle Moon’s Fairy Tales
Story of a beautiful little girl whose wicked stepmother wants the title fairest in the land for herself. Snow White is left in the forest where she meets the Seven Dwarfs. A beautifully illustrated Uncle Moon’s Fairy Tales Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs this storybook with its unique wonder inspires children’s reading. 32 pages Ideal for age-group 2-6 years Amazing illustrations Colourful cover Inculcates reading habit This classic story is an excellent version of a famous fairy tale that will be loved by children everywhere. Easy-to-understand text ensures that kids enjoy reading it and improve their language skills as well.
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Snow White (Carry Fun Fairytale Sounds)
Introduce the classic fairy tale to little ones with this enchanting book. Complete with 6 magical sounds, this carry-along bookmakes for a perfect storytime.
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Snowball Attack
- “Theres been a surprise snowfall in Ellie and Rachels neighbourhood and the girls are ready for some fun. But when the boys next door attack, the snow battle beginsDownload cover image
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Snowblind: A Novel Hardcover – by Christopher Golden
The small New England town of Coventry had weathered a thousand blizzards . . . but never one like this. Icy figures danced in the wind and gazed through children’s windows with soul-chilling eyes. People wandered into the whiteout and were never seen again. Families were torn apart, and the town would never be the same.
Now, as a new storm approaches twelve years later, the folks of Coventry are haunted by the memories of that dreadful blizzard and those who were lost in the snow. Photographer Jake Schapiro mourns his little brother, Isaac, even as—tonight—another little boy is missing. Mechanic and part-time thief Doug Manning’s life has been forever scarred by the mysterious death of his wife, Cherie, and now he’s starting over with another woman and more ambitious crimes. Police detective Joe Keenan has never been the same since that night, when he failed to save the life of a young boy . . . and the boy’s father vanished in the storm only feet away. And all the way on the other side of the country, Miri Ristani receives a phone call . . . from a man who died twelve years ago.
As old ghosts trickle back, this new storm will prove to be even more terrifying than the last.
Spellbinding in scope and rooted deeply in classic storytelling, Christopher Golden has written a chilling masterpiece that is the best work of his career and a standout supernatural thriller. With richly textured characters, scarred and haunted by the ghosts of those they loved most, Snowblind is rooted deeply in classic storytelling. Christopher Golden has written a chilling masterpiece that is both his breakout book and a standout supernatural thriller.
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So You Think You Know the “Da Vinci Code” Paperback
This book contains over 1000 quiz questions based on Dan Brown’s bestselling thriller – the people and places, ideas and events. A chance for readers to relive the excitement and intrigue of The Da Vinci Code while testing out how much of the detail they remember. Irrestible for fans.
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So…You Think You Know The Bible? Mass Market Paperback
What two people was time altered for? What man got his head nailed to the ground? What two Old Testament characters never died? If you like Bible trivia, you’ll love So. . .You Think You Know the Bible? Packed with more than 700 mind-stretching questions-no fluffy stuff here!-this brand-new trivia challenge will fascinate and entertain readers for hours. Thirty categories of 25 questions each-including “Who’s Who,” “Biblical Geography,” and “We Dare You to Answer These!”-are accompanied by a scoring system to track your success. More great Bible trivia from Barbour!
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Soccer Crazy
Carly and Mai are determined to join the school soccer team and nobody can stop them�especially not the dreaded Hoover boys! But when they arrive at their practice session without a ball, the Hoover boys get in on the act after all.