Examining the pivotal relationship between Japan and Southeast Asia, as it has changed and endured into the Indo-Pacific Era

Discover the Graceful Strength of Boundaries Imagine the freedom that comes with the ability to say no without feeling guilty, anxious, or overwhelmed. "The Power of a Polite No: Setting Boundaries for a Healthier Life" offers just that--a journey towards empowering yourself with the simple, yet impactful word, "No." But this is no ordinary manual--it's your guide to reclaiming your time, energy, and peace of mind in every facet of life. Our reluctance to decline requests can cost us dearly; the book opens with elucidating why we struggle with saying no, and the invisible burden of being the perpetual 'yes-person.' Through its insightful chapters, it takes you on a revelatory path outlining the art of setting and respecting personal boundaries across relationships, work, and digital interactions. Each chapter serves as a step towards understanding and exercising your right to polite refusals. Learn how to harness the language of rejection with finesse--employ polite phrases that decline offers yet maintain amicable relationships. Techniques provided in the book encompass tone and non-verbal cues that ensure your message is felt and respected. Venture into the world of assertiveness, striking that delicate balance that steers clear from aggressiveness, and grow into the confident individual who can say no without the shadow of guilt. Addressing real-life situations from your career to your personal circle, this insightful guide helps you navigate through the challenging waters of professional boundaries and personal space. Moreover, "The Power of a Polite No" doesn't miss out on the complexities of digital communication, underlining strategies to maintain your online barriers effectively. As you draw closer to the book's conclusion, you'll find yourself equipped with actionable steps to begin your practice of saying no today, including tailored scripts for common scenarios. Embrace this transformative journey, and watch as the liberating power of a polite no revolutionizes your life for the better.

This volume comprises essays in lexicography, lexicology and semantics by leading international experts in these fields. The contributions cover Old, Middle and Present-Day English and Scots, and specific subjects include medical vocabulary, colour lexemes, and semantic and pragmatic meaning in terms for politeness, money and humour. In the area of Old English studies there are articles on kinship terminology and colour lexemes, and in Middle English a semantic and syntactic study of the overlapping of the verbs dreden and douten. Many of the essays make use of the Historical Thesaurus of English project at the University of Glasgow, and pay tribute to its Director, Professor Christian Kay; e.g., one article demonstrates how the HTE, a project which is at the interface between historical semantics and lexicography, may present a rich resource for information about the lexicalization of concepts within our culture, such as changing social attitudes in the area of will, consent and coercion. Other resources, such as The Linguistic Atlas of Early Middle English, and the Oxford English Dictionary provide a rich source for information on historical lexicography, semantics and editing. A number of essays concern the Scots language, such as an analysis of evaluative terms in modern Scots speech and writing, the rich potential of rhyme in Scots, and the role of lexicon in th- fronting in Glaswegian.