Ruxandra Toma Livres

Focusing on university students, this study examines how teacher-student relationships and academic climate impact academic motivation. It highlights the growing issue of career anxiety among students and its effects on their motivation. The research identifies differences in these factors based on students' fields of study and explores the interplay between academic climate, teacher-student relationships, and motivation. Results indicate that both teacher-student relationships and academic climate are significant predictors of motivation, with career anxiety moderating these relationships.

Exploring the similarities between Portuguese and Romanian, this study focuses on the systems of forms of address within these two Romance languages, particularly their phonetic commonalities. It investigates whether these similarities extend to other linguistic levels and examines the translation challenges that arise from these forms of address. By analyzing the issues and proposing potential solutions, the work aims to deepen the understanding of language dynamics at the intersection of culture and translation.

Focusing on the linguistic distinctions between Spanish and Portuguese, this analysis explores their historical and geographical ties as Romance languages. It highlights their remarkable similarities during medieval times, particularly around the 13th century, when differences were minimal. The paper examines how these languages have evolved separately over time while still retaining evident similarities at various linguistic levels.

In the afterword, Stephen King embraces the darker aspects of life in this compelling collection of twelve stories that explore fate, mortality, and the unexpected twists of reality. For over fifty years, King has excelled in storytelling, and these narratives are as engaging and thematically rich as his novels, offering readers the exhilarating escape from everyday life that he seeks. In "Two Talented Bastids," the long-hidden secret behind the protagonists' skills is revealed. "Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream" depicts how a brief psychic insight disrupts countless lives, particularly Danny's. "Rattlesnakes," a sequel to Cujo, follows a grieving widower who seeks solace in Florida but encounters an inheritance fraught with complications. "The Dreamers" features a taciturn Vietnam veteran who answers a job ad, only to discover some mysteries of the universe are best left untouched. "The Answer Man" questions whether foresight is a blessing or a curse, illustrating how a life filled with tragedy can still hold meaning. King's unmatched ability to surprise and evoke both terror and comfort shines through in each story, making them feel iconic. This collection promises readers the darker thrills they crave, affirming that King's shorter fiction is as gripping as his celebrated novels.

En y resongeant par la suite, Louis situa le début du cauchemar à l'instant précis où l'on amena à l'infirmerie ce garçon de vingt ans qui était en train de mourir, la cervelle en bouillie et les yeux ouverts... Ou bien, peut-être, quinze jours plus tôt : ils venaient d'emménager à Ludow, c'était la rentrée des classes, et Ellie avait hâte de leur raconter sa première journée d'école. Louis était allé coucher le bébé au premier étage, et il avait eu cet étrange pressentiment : quelque chose les menaçait. Une force inconnue, terrifiante mais irrésistible... En fait, Rachel avait raison : ce cimetière d'animaux, à deux pas de la maison, c'était morbide, c'était mauvais pour les enfants. Pourtant, l'endroit était si beau, si attirant. Une sorte de cercle magique...

Le corps martyrisé d’un garçon de onze ans est retrouvé dans le parc de Flint City. Témoins et empreintes digitales désignent aussitôt le coupable : Terry Maitland, l’un des habitants les plus respectés de la ville, entraîneur de l’équipe locale de baseball, professeur d’anglais, marié et père de deux fillettes. Et les résultats des analyses ADN ne laissent aucune place au doute. Pourtant, malgré l’évidence, Terry Maitland affirme qu’il est innocent. Et si c’était vrai ?