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This study examines the simultaneous acquisition of Norwegian and English by two first-born children each with one American and one Norwegian parent. Lanza investigates the issue of language mixing in relation to language dominance and the child's differentiation between the two languages in relation to the communicative demands of the context.

Design Concepts in Nutritional Epidemiology 2nd edition presents the latest methods for examining the complex relationship between diet and disease. The first edition has been completely revised to include the most recent advances in methodological design. Also included are several new chapters on areas of recent interest and significance.

One of the most complex areas of the US tax system is the treatment of business financing and investment decisions. Much of the complexity arises because managers try to minimize their firms' tax liability through tax planning. As the authors of this volume point out, these tax planning strategies could differ substantially if the United States undertakes fundamental tax reform. In this analysis of the consequences of proposed tax reforms, the...

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Elizabeth Inchbald was concerned with women's education. In this story, Inchbald's purpose was to show the value of "a proper education". She describes the disastrous marriage of Miss Milner, an empty-headed flirt, to Lord Elmwood and the effects of her behaviour on their daughter Matilda.

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THE DRUID'S EGGWhoever holds the Egg controls the ancient animals of power - kraken, wyvern and dragon. Whoever cracks the Egg unleashes these monsters on the world, unrestrained, beyond the control of anyone alive . . .The three young Torra Altans, Caspar, Brid and Hal, are closing in on the immemorial hiding place of the Egg. Strange wild beasts that sense their purpose follow close behind. From Yew wood to Lake of Tears, spices and enemies ...

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This lavishly illustrated book tells the story of the development of the OECD from the founding of its predecessor organisation, the OEEC after World War II, to the transformation into the OECD in 1960, and its evolution since that time. Covering ...

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This book examines racial impersonations - i.e., blackface - in modern American film, fiction, poetry, painting, photography, and journalism. Gubar shows how the white popular imagination has evolved through a series of oppositional identities that are dependent on the idea of black others. She draws from an extensive range of illustrative work, with examples from high and low culture, from turn-of-the century to present day.

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Has income inequality in Hong Kong risen or declined? This title enquiries if Hong Kong government's massive investment in education and public housing has brought down income inequality. It then contends that income inequality has risen substantially despite the well-intended education and housing investments.

Presents a study that examines the market structure of Hong Kong's energy industry including electricity and gas. This book includes recommendations on how to enhance competition in the energy industry.

Presents an economic and institutional analysis based on transaction cost theories, using official data and survey results. This book discusses policy issues such as: setting commission rates, reorganizing the middlemen market, exploring different structures (mutuals, captives, and reinsurance), and preparing for the Mandatory Provident Fund.