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In this brilliant ethnography of contemporary Java, James Siegel analyzes how language operates to organize and to order an Indonesian people....

This book concerns the role of language in the Indonesian revolution. James Siegel, an anthropologist with long experience in various parts of that country, traces the beginnings of the Indonesian revolution, which occurred from 1945 through 1949 and which ended Dutch colonial rule, to the last part of the nineteenth century....

In this fascinating look at the creative power of institutions, Jonah Siegel explores the rise of the modern idea of the artist in the nineteenth century, a period that also witnessed the emergence of the museum and the professional critic....

For over sixty years he has been one of the most recognizable American icons. An instant hit from his first appearance, Superman’s popularity has grown through the decades — and today he is known worldwide as the defender of Truth, Justice and the American Way....

For seventy-five years, Lois Lane has been one of the most iconic characters in comics. In celebration of her contributions to the DC Universe and life as a pop-culture icon, DC Comics is proud to present this new hardcover anthology collecting some of Lois Lane\'s greatest stories....

BEHOLD THE SECRETS OF THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE!Where does the most powerful being on Earth go to get away from it all? Batman may have his Batcave, and Superman has his Fortress of Solitude! But the remote hideaway is more than just a retreat for the Man of Steel. It also serves as a trophy room, an armory, and even a menagerie....

The new edition of this authoritative reference volume belongs on the bookshelf of every accountant, bookkeeper, accounting manager, business manager, and student majoring in business administration. Its early chapters present an overview of financial......

In these early tales, the Man of Tomorrows powers were still developing and his foes were often thieves and crooked politicians....

More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum\'s Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaum\'s Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The main feature for all these books is the solved problems....

The new edition of this authoritative reference volume belongs on the bookshelf of every accountant, bookkeeper, accounting manager, business manager, and student majoring in business administration....

The thorough reference that goes wherever you go The Vest Pocket CPA is the perfect up-to-date reference tool for today\'s accountants in public practice and private industry, and accounting and other executives who interface with outside auditors....

AS a financial manager of a nonprofit organization, are you so preoccupied with its social and welfare objectives that you lose sight of operations efficiency and operating cost controls? In a time when you risk potential government cutbacks at any moment, informed resource management is more critical than ever....

The updated edition of this quick-reference short-entry dictionary defines more than 2,500 accounting, bookkeeping, and tax-related terms. General areas covered include financial accounting, managerial and cost accounting, auditing and financial statement analysis, and information technology (IT) terms....