Dictionaries, Reference & Language Books

Book SynopsisEnglish File's unique, lively and enjoyable lessons are renowned for getting students talkingEnglish File, fourth edition, has been built on tried and trusted methodology and contains uniquely motivating lessons and activities that encourage students to discuss topics with confidence. This Elementary Workbook with Key is suitable for CEFR language level A1+.NEW TO THIS EDITIONNew and updated texts, topics, and listenings, based on feedback from English File teachersEach Student Book comes with access to new Online Practice, providing learners with extra practice and activities for each FileOnline Practice includes new Sound Bank videos, with the unique opportunity to watch a native speaker pronounce the sound, and new interactive videos where students can take part in the drama themselvesNew video listening activities are integrated into each even-numbered File. These short documentaries and dramas make class time more dynamic and excitingThe Classroom Presentation Tool shows the cours

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Book SynopsisDiscover just how easy it is to learn Brazilian Portuguese with this updated edition of The Everything Learning Brazilian Portuguese Book with new online audio so you can quickly access the pronunciation guide and exercises while you’re reading.The Everything Learning Brazilian Portuguese Book, 2nd Edition makes Brazilian Portuguese a breeze to learn. Whether you are interested in the area or are adding a valuable second language to your resume, you’ll learn how to: -Understand Portuguese grammar -Improve pronunciation -Ask basic questions in Portuguese -Have basic conversations when traveling, dining out, conduction business, and shopping -And so much more This helpful guide includes links to online audio pronunciation guides, vocabulary lists, and interactive exercises. Packed with dialogue examples, self-tests, and English-to-Portuguese and Portuguese-to-English dictionaries, The Everything Learning Brazilian Po

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Elementary Korean is the golden standard for learning Korean. It is the most thorough and all-round introduction to Korean that I know of. The logical structure makes it easy to follow." --Perapera Language Tools blog"So far the best books I've seen for self-study seem to be King and Yeon's Elementary Korean. They come with CD's the workbook comes with an answer key, they get great reviews, and in general, they should serve you well for taking you through the basics on your own." --Fluentforever.com blog"The explanations of grammar are very easy to understand and very thorough. The vocabulary lists are very good as well. I just highly recommend these books because they are very easy to understand, nice hardback books with a good binding, include an audio cd, and also present good vocabulary and grammar." --Learnkoreanlangauge.com blog

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Book SynopsisLearn to speak, read and write Japanese quickly using manga comics strips!If you enjoy manga, you'll love learning Japanese with this book. The language lessons are interspersed with entertaining manga comic strips that make it easy to learn and remember all the key vocabulary and grammar. The plot picks up where Learn Japanese with Manga Volume 1 left off — following Nuria, a journalist who is sent to Tokyo to research a news story, where she keeps encountering a mysterious "shadow" or kage. Use your knowledge of hiragana and katakana from Volume 1 to help you decipher hundreds of new kanji vocabulary — without romanizations! Learn to form complex sentences, with relative clauses, honorific forms and more! Learn hundreds of useful words and phrases — from how to order food in a restaurant to dealing with unexpected events and emergencies Five manga episodes are woven throughout the book, reinforcing your language skills A bidirectional dictionary and answer keys for all the exercises are included! Learn Japanese with Manga is designed for self-study by adult learners, but is also suitable for classroom use. Audio recordings by Japanese native speakers are available for free online to help you improve your pronunciation and listening skills. With a focus on the casual speech used by young people in Japan today, you'll find yourself speaking and writing Japanese before you know it!

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Book SynopsisOriginally written to entertain, move or chill, the eight short stories in this collection accompanied by parallel English translations now also help students gain deeper insights into French literature and life.Arranged in approximate order of difficulty, the range of stories is wide, from the stylized wit of Raymond Queneau to the beautifully written ambiguities of Philippe Sollers, from Pierre Gascar's exploration of childhood as a background to a tale of infidelity to Henri Thomas's gentle, ironic look at war. All make wonderful reads in either language.

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Book Synopsis The easy way to learn the Japanese writing system! In this beginner's workbook, students of Japanese will learn to read and write the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets, as well as 50 basic Kanji characters. A step-by-step approach moves from tracing letters to reading and writing complete words quickly and effectively. This book gives you all the tools you need to learn to pronounce, read and write Japanese: A thorough overview of the hiragana and katakana alphabets. Audio recordings to improve your pronunciation and comprehension. A step-by-step approach to writing words and then sentences. Practice exercises featuring everyday activities and situations. An introduction to 50 key kanji characters. Free downloadable flash cards to aid memorization of the characters. Instead of dealing with separate Hiragana and Katakana workbooks, as is common, this comprehensive guide provides an efficient way to learn both with the help of one book.

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Book SynopsisCRESTFALLEN at CHICANERY and CIRCUMLOCUTION? Have no TRUCK with TOMFOOLERY and TRUMPERY? Or OMNISCIENT about OBLOQUIES and OPSIMATHS?Whether you’ve answered yes, no or ‘sorry, I didn’t catch that’, 500 Beautiful Words You Should now is for you. It offers words that flow EXQUISITELY off the tongue; words that are just perfect for their meaning, like the lazy-sounding SLOTH and the heavy-footed GALUMPH; words that will make you sound clever, like DEUTERAGONIST and LETHOLOGICA; and words that are just fun to say, like LIQUEFACTION and LUXURIATE.It’ll tell you where they come from, how to use them and whether you’re likely to BAMBOOZLE anyone who’s listening to you. With occasional special features on great words for colours, words from the Classics and words that make you laugh, this is a book to delight BIBLIOPHILES and BLATHERSKITES alike.

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Book Synopsis‘The first and perhaps only book on the relative merits of American and British English that is dominated by facts and analysis rather than nationalistic prejudice. For all its scholarship, this is also a funny and rollicking read.’ The Economist, Books of the Year Only an American would call autumn fall or refer to a perfectly good pavement as a sidewalk… Not so, says Lynne Murphy. The English invented sidewalk in the seventeenth century and in 1693 John Dryden wrote the line, ‘Or how last fall he raised the weekly bills.’ Perhaps we don’t know our own language quite as well as we thought. Murphy, an American linguist in Britain, dissects the myths surrounding British and American English in a laugh-out-loud exploration of how language works and where it's going.Trade Review‘The first and perhaps only book on the relative merits of American and British English that is dominated by facts and analysis rather than nationalistic prejudice. For all its scholarship, this is also a funny and rollicking read.’ * The Economist, Books of the Year *‘[Murphy’s] delivery is sparkling, her approach mischievous, her material brightened by the unexpected…a potpourri of enchanting, counterintuitive surprises…The Prodigal Tongue is playful, funny, smart and often humbling…Murphy’s prose is beguiling, and sprinkled with sprightly quotations...before the apocalypse, you could do worse than read Lynne Murphy’s delightful book.’ * Times Literary Supplement *‘Witty and erudite...what lifts The Prodigal Tongue is Murphy’s deep learning, lightly worn, in linguistics and linguistic history...fascinating.’ * Financial Times *‘A fun, practical and intelligent book which reminds us it’s OK to say tomato both ways.’ * The American, Books of the Year *‘Murphy ranges far and wide, with much wonderful detail and colour. She is particularly good on sport, manners, class and death, and her observations on food are fascinating.’ * The Times *‘Murphy’s book is pedantic, but for once the definition is positive: she gets things right, offers proof and skewers inaccuracy, and does so with wit and erudition.’ * Daily Telegraph *‘A fascinating book.’ * SORTED Magazine *‘Delightful… Murphy’s great love for language radiates from these pages… Her examples are often funny and always apt…[her] book serves as an open-minded argument for tolerance and understanding.’ * New York Times Book Review *‘Entertaining and sometimes gleeful…The Prodigal Tongue is ultimately a celebration of the richness and diversity of English.’ * New Statesman *‘Fascinating and surprising…a witty and erudite celebration of the English language.’ * i *‘Murphy has an amusing facility for zapping tired language myths… But the most striking feature of her writing is a fascination with the quirks of usage. She succeeds in her ambition to increase “our enjoyment of our common language and our pride in it”.’ * Wall Street Journal *‘The engaging, thoughtful and humorous approach makes for a readable and informative experience.’ * Irish Times *‘[Murphy] writes with wit and flair, wearing her erudition lightly…a swell read.’ * The Arts Desk *‘I love this book. Sassy but balanced, authoritative but fun: this is a must for anyone who fears that English is going to the American dogs.’ -- Susie Dent, Countdown’s resident lexicographer and author of Dent’s Modern Tribes‘Finally, this emotional topic gets the hilarious, myth-demolishing and stereotype-smashing take it needed. As an American in London I couldn't stop talking about it with everyone I met.’ -- Lane Greene, author of You Are What You Speak‘The Prodigal Tongue is great fun – impeccably researched and outright funny at the same time… Murphy is one smart cookie, or should I say biscuit?’ -- Patricia T. O’Conner, author of Woe Is I‘The war of words waged between Americans and Brits has been filled with dour pedantry on both sides – which is what makes Murphy’s book such a welcome and refreshing revelation… With wit and expertise, The Prodigal Tongue calls all English speakers home to a language big enough for both fries and chips, bumbershoots and brollies.’ -- Kory Stamper, author of Word by Word‘No one knows how to navigate the transatlantic language divide better than Lynne Murphy. Moving beyond facile stereotypes about British and American English, she delves into subtle linguistic nuances with wit and aplomb. The Prodigal Tongue is a wonderful reading experience for anyone interested in understanding the true nature of these two distinct “nationlects”.’ -- Ben Zimmer, language columnist for The Wall Street Journal‘Forget the usual bumbershoots and lifts and lorries – Lynne Murphy’s book on the difference between English in America and English in England is full of much more interesting things… You'll be chuffed as nuts on every page.’ -- John McWhorter, author of Words On the Move and Talking Back, Talking Black

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Irish dictionaries for everyday language learning.This Irish to English and English to Irish dictionary offers excellent coverage of today''s language and usage. Clear presentation and layout allow maximum accessibility in a portable, hard-wearing format.A modern Irish Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today''s Irish language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, at school or on your travels.Features include: The most up-to-date words in both Irish and English from a wide range of areas An in-depth Language in Action supplement covering correspondence, emails, numbers, date and time A useful Irish grammar supplement including verb tables showing all verb forms for the most common regular and irregular Irish verbsA guide to pronunciation in Irish, and spelling changesWhether you''re at home, at school or just learning Irish at your own pace, this dictionary is designed to give you all the information you need in a handy yet robust format.

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Book SynopsisEntertaining and informative, this rich and diverse collection of over 6000 proverbs (and their origins) is a delight to browse and the perfect addition to any home reference shelf.

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Book SynopsisReal English for life beyond the classroomReading in English at advanced levels involves more than just words and grammar it requires an interpretation of tone, context, aims and more. But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn't enough for real life. Using real life examples and language English for Life: Reading (B2+) will help you to appreciate the finer details of a reading piece and so to get much more out of reading in English.> Study the language people really use when they are writing and why> Compare and contrast writing styles in lots of different environments> Useful language notes' to increase your understanding of tone, slang and social contextIncludes practice of reading in the following contexts: Correspondence Products and services Out and about Facts Reading for pleasureAbout the series:What is it? Collins' innovative English for Life series adds the extra bit of authenticity to your studies that traditional coursebooks often lack. The seriTrade ReviewAbout the Collins English for Life series:‘… superb, attractively packaged series (…) excellent support for candidates preparing for the Cambridge FCE and higher (…) work on the topics, skills and current needs of the language learner (…) may be used in various ways: either by learners alone, by teachers, or by teacher trainers on language development courses.’Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette, August 2012

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Book Synopsis"Guy Deutscher is that rare beast, an academic who talks good sense about linguistics... he argues in a playful and provocative way, that our mother tongue does indeed affect how we think and, just as important, how we perceive the world." Observer *Does language reflect the culture of a society? *Is our mother-tongue a lens through which we perceive the world? *Can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts? In Through the Language Glass, acclaimed author Guy Deutscher will convince you that, contrary to the fashionable academic consensus of today, the answer to all these questions is - yes. A delightful amalgam of cultural history and popular science, this book explores some of the most fascinating and controversial questions about language, culture and the human mind.Trade ReviewJaw-droppingly wonderful ... A marvellous and surprising book which left me breathless and dizzy with delight. The ironic, playful tone at the beginning gradates into something serious that is never pompous, intellectually and historically complex and yet always pellucidly laid out. Plus I learned the word plaidoyer which I shall do my utmost to use every day * Stephen Fry *Fabulously interesting ... a remarkably rich, provocative and intelligent work of pop science * Sunday Times *Brilliant [and] beautifully written * Financial Times *So robustly researched and wonderfully told that it is hard to put down * New Scientist *A delight to read * Spectator *

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Book SynopsisThe Arctic Guide presents the traveler and naturalist with a portable, authoritative guide to the flora and fauna of earth's northernmost region. Featuring superb color illustrations, this one-of-a-kind book covers the complete spectrum of wildlife--more than 800 species of plants, fishes, butterflies, birds, and mammals--that inhabit the Arctic'sTrade Review"This book takes my breath away and it may leave you gasping with glee, too. Ms. Chester begins with a lively crash course in boreal geography and ecology, then begins her heroic march through nearly all of taxonomy... The Arctic Guide takes the reader on a tour de force of nearly everything that's interesting in the circumboreal world."--Ed Kanze, Bedford (NY) Record-Review "Do you plan a visit to Alaska? If you do, you could do no better preparing for your natural history observations than by reading Sharon Chester's The Arctic Guide: Wildlife of the Far North."--Gerry Rising, Buffalo Spree "This is a phenomenal book. It covers the species you'd expect--birds and marine mammals--in depth. But it also includes fish, flies, even flora. It's the only book a naturalist requires for a field trip to the Arctic."--Matt Miller, Cool Green Science blog "This handy tome not only covers this vast region's fauna, but also touches upon climate, flora, atmospheric phenomena, landforms and oceanography... The illustrations are simply sublime... As a longtime Arctic guide, I recommend Chester's wholeheartedly... Browse it and daydream or stuff it into your river drybag or backpack if you head north this summer."--Michael Engelhard, Alaska Dispatch NewsTable of ContentsAcknowledgments 2 About This Book 3 Geographic Coordinates 4 Glossary 5 Arktos 10 Defining the Arctic 11 Map of the Arctic 12 Mammals 25 Birds 127 Fishes 373 Lizards and Frogs 399 Flies, Bees, and Butterflies 401 Flora 425 Bibliography 535 Indexes 537

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Book SynopsisIf you were to master the twenty languages discussed in Babel, you could talk with three quarters of the world's population. But what makes these languages stand out amid the world's estimated 6,500 tongues? Gaston Dorren delves deep into the linguistic oddities and extraordinary stories of these diverse lingua francas, tracing their origins and their sometimes bloody rise to greatness. He deciphers their bewildering array of scripts, presents the gems and gaps in their vocabularies and charts their coinages and loans. He even explains how their grammars order their speakers' worldview. Combining linguistics and cultural history, Babel takes us on an intriguing tour of the world, addressing such questions as how tiny Portugal spawned a major world language and Holland didn't, why Japanese women talk differently from men, what it means for Russian to be 'related' to English, and how non-alphabetic scripts, such as those of India and China, do the same job as our 26 letters. Not to mention the conundrums of why Vietnamese has four forms for 'I', or how Tamil pronouns keep humans and deities apart. Babel will change the way you look at the world and how we all speak.Trade ReviewEye-opening and thoroughly entertaining ... [Dorren] is wonderful company: chatty, informative, enthusiastic. -- Laura Freeman * The Times *Hugely readable ... Dorren is both an intimidatingly gifted linguist and a wonderfully eloquent writer. You couldn't wish for a better guide to the wonders of the world's bewildering array of tongues. -- Simon Griffith * Mail on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis[See isbn 9780754834755 for the new updated edition 2020.] A superbly illustrated natural history guide to trees, showing winter and summer profiles and details.

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Book SynopsisLearn to speak, read, and write Koreanwith manga illustrations!A complete language guide for beginners, Learning Korean is your gateway to learning the basics of the Korean language, allowing you to engage in practical daily conversations and build your vocabulary for effective communication. Whether you're a self-study enthusiast or participating in a beginner-level class, this guide equips you with the essential skills to start conversing in Korean right away. Key features include:11 Beginner-Friendly Lessons: 11 thoughtfully crafted lessons designed to cater to adult learners taking their first steps in the world of Korean languageDaily Conversations: Learn basic sentence patterns and essential vocabulary that are commonly used in everyday interactions. This practical approach ensures that you can start communicating effectively from the very beginningManga Art: Illustrations throughout each lesson demonstrate the daily dialogues and common experiences in Korea, and help make lear

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Book SynopsisFor upper intermediate and advanced students only; not for beginners or elementary level. Practical Everyday English is Book 1 in the Everyday English series. It is a self-study book designed to improve the vocabulary of upper intermediate and advanced students of English as a foreign language. This book has a special focus on phrasal verbs, advanced vocabulary and idioms. Unlike a dictionary, this book actually teaches students how and when to use the words by giving true-to-life examples, entertaining dialogue and useful exercises.

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Book SynopsisA Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrases is a handy reference for all kinds of writing, as well as an absorbing collection of phrases, mottoes, proverbs and sayings. This new dictionary offers a fresh look at a language which has retained its influence and colour. Thematic indexA comprehensive index will take you to all the words and phrases relating to a particular subject, covering everything from ambition, beauty, and courage to war and wisdom. More than just words and phrasesAlong with clear translations and pronunciation guidance, sources from literature and history are annotated with fascinating descriptions and explanations that place the phrases in context. Mottoes of countries and famous people and institutionsThe American dollar, Henry VIII, Oxford University and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer are just a few of the inspiring and sometimes ironic mottoes. ProverbsFamiliar and amusing proverbs are included and easily found in a separate index. Includes literary examplesAn A-Z listing of all Latin authors cited includes outlines of their lives and works.Trade ReviewWhat should go into such a work nowadays is hard to assess and M. seems to have got it about right. I have been keeping an eye open over the last few months for Latin tags, and those in what may be reckoned current use he has identified. * Roland Mayer, The Classical Review Vol.XLIX No.2 *

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Book SynopsisIn this fascinating survey of everything from how sounds become speech to how names work, David Crystal answers every question you might ever have had about the nuts and bolts of language in his usual highly illuminating way. Along the way we find out about eyebrow flashes, whistling languages, how parents teach their children to speak, how politeness travels across languages and how the way we talk show not just how old we are but where we're from and even who we want to be.

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Book SynopsisA new edition, providing clear and simple explanations of around 6,000 phrasal verbs in use in British, American and Australian English today.

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Book SynopsisWith over 700,000 copies sold, Collins Gem Calorie Counter is the UK's top-selling calorie counter. Perfect for those following the Fast Diet (5:2 Diet), Dukan Diet, Atkins Diet or other weight-loss diets.This improved edition takes in new areas: Kids' food, Fast Food and Family Favourites.Controlling calorie intake is one of the most effective ways of dieting. The Gem Calorie Counter, by detailing information on thousands of foods and food products, provides the most comprehensive coverage for a book of this size.In addition to calorie content for each entry, details are also given of the amount of protein, carbohydrate, fat and dietary fibre, helping you to plan a balanced diet.Rather than the single alphabetical listing used in previous editions, the contents are now organised by types of food for example Fish, Flour and Baking, Fruit and Vegetables and Jams. This makes it easier to find what you are looking for and to compare similar food and products. Gem Calorie Counter is the iTrade ReviewAmazon review for the previous edition: ‘Anyone who is thinking of dieting – STOP HERE. This is the handyman guide to dieting. All weight loss classes will ask you to keep a watch on how many calories/fats/carbohydrates you eat per day – BUT they never explain to you what foods have what in them…. If you don’t know, you need this book’

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Book SynopsisShortlisted at HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH ENGLISH LANGUAGE BOOK AWARDS 2013Develop key listening skills and become more confident when listening to English, however it is spoken.To improve your listening skills, you need to hear real conversations. That's why Collins Listening (A2) is based entirely on 20 authentic recordings. It will help you understand what is said to you in a variety of situations, and make sure everything you learn is useful.Practise listening to real English in a range of accents by native and non-native speakers. Hear people talking about:Family Where they live Work, studies and career Life in a town, city or another country Sharing a house Music and sport Travel and tourism Collins Listening (A2) includes: Twenty units with a clear design in full colour. Authentic downloadable audio recordings of both native and non-native speakers of English, covering a wide variety of accents from around the world. Appendices containing detailed advice targeting specific listening skills. Mini-dictionary with definitions of the most difficult words in each unit, taken from the Collins COBUILD dictionary. Answer key.Collins Listening (A2) is part of the English for Life series. It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge ESOL KET exam preparation. Suitable for pre-intermediate learners of English (CEF level A2).The English for Life series uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus. The 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus is the world's largest database of the English language and is updated every month.Also available in the Collins English for Life series:For Pre-Intermediate (A2) learners:Reading Writing SpeakingFor Intermediate (B1+) learners:Reading Writing Listening SpeakingTrade Review‘… an original entry with a strong layout, progression and development. It is easy to use and is successful in making even the mundane activities of daily life engaging and interesting. The audio files are authentic and the content is very suitable for the target audience.–English-Speaking Union judging panel at HRH The Duke of Edinburgh English Language Book Awards 2013 About the Collins English for Life (B1+) series:‘… superb, attractively packaged series … excellent support for candidates preparing for the Cambridge FCE and higher … work on the topics, skills and current needs of the language learner …’Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette, August 2012

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Book SynopsisWritten with a range of international contexts in mind, this three-level course provides full coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0876) from 2020. With an engaging Student's Book, stimulating Workbook and supportive Teacher's Guide, the course offers progression within and across levels.Designed to be used alongside the Student's Book, the Stage 7 Workbook offers a range of reading, writing and grammar activities that can be accessed by all students to consolidate the language learnt in the Student's Book. Following the same topic-based units, it provides further practice and extension material for learners of all levels.Provides learner support as part of a set of resources for Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework from 2020.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0876 from 2020.

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Book SynopsisCollins International Primary English offers full coverage of the Cambridge Primary English curriculum framework (0058) from 2020 within a six-level, multi-component course, which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students in the international market.Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at primary level.With a colourful and engaging design, the Student's Books follow a clear structure and progression through the levels. They feature carefully selected texts, covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. Skills are clearly defined, and the carefully differentiated activities will allow students to develop competence and confidence in English. This series also supports Cambridge Global Perspectives with activities that develop and practise key skills.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0058 from 2020.

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Book SynopsisADOPT THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSWhether you're new to the world or work, or you just want to brush up on your leadership lingo, Talk More. Say Less. Get Ahead. will have you leaping up the strategic staircase to Inspiration Boulevard in no time!Conveniently sized to fit the pockets of any power suit, soon you too will have the confidence to use the phrases of these pages without a hint of embarrassment or irony. Phrases like:Let's fry some ideas in the thought wok and see what sizzles.Let's look under the bonnet of this project to really get these wagons circling.Action that!(even if you're not totally clear on what that' is)So dive into these pages as if your career depends on it. Because it does.Trade Review‘This handy guide stopped my BS [Business Speak] sounding like BS! Couldn’t recommend highly enough!’Karim, CEO CMO in Chief at Big Ol’ Business Corporation Ltd. ‘At first I was like “Noo stop butchering the English language” but then I thought “No Alisha, if we want to learn to play ping pong with the big hitters, we NEED this book”… and look at me now!’ Alisha, ping pong world champ and Director of Business Development at TakeThisOffline.com ‘I used to eat lunch with my colleagues, but now I just reread this dictionary while eating al desko!’ Howard, Accountant at Big Bank for Big Bankers

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisThe Instant Sunday Times BestsellerLearn how to recognise and resist the daily attempts to control and manipulate your mind.There is a war on for your mind. You may not notice, but you are surrounded by manipulators: advertisers, politicians, big tech, even the humble waiter who asks, Still or sparkling?'Free Your Mind is your field manual to surviving the information battlefield. In this indispensable book, Laura Dodsworth and Patrick Fagan draw on interviews with mind-control experts ranging from monks to magicians, infiltrate cults and forums to uncover their most deceptive techniques and expose the hidden tactics used to influence you, from social media to subliminal messages.Learn how to recognise the nudges, dispel efforts to brainwash you and always question those who say the choice is yours. If you don't control your mind, someone else will.

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Book SynopsisNamed one of 8 Eloquent Spanish Phrasebooks for Foolproof Communication by FluentU.comThis newly revised and updated Spanish Phrase Book contains a wealth of useful words and phrases for travellers. The book includes basic grammar, a pronunciation guide and additional vocabulary, and is clearly presented in the perfect pocket size, in a clean and simple look.Trade ReviewNamed one of 8 Eloquent Spanish Phrasebooks for Foolproof Communication by FluentU.com"It’s designed to have a “clean” look, so it should be easy to refer to with few visual distractions. The book is organized in a three column approach, with the English phrase, Spanish phrase and Spanish pronunciation all appearing side-by-side. "The Penguin Spanish Phrase Book” is aimed at readers with little or no Spanish experience, so it’s a good option for complete beginners." - FluentU.com

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Book Synopsis''Heady, exhilarating, often astonishing'' New York Times ''Iridescently original, deeply disorientating and yet somehow radically hopeful ... worth reading and rereading'' Brian Eno ''Be prepared to re-evaluate your relationship with the amazing life forms with whom we share the planet. Fascinating, innovative and thought provoking: I thoroughly recommend Ways of Being'' Dr Jane Goodall, DBERecent years have seen rapid advances in ''artificial'' intelligence, which increasingly appears to be something stranger than we ever imagined. At the same time, we are becoming more aware of the other intelligences which have been with us all along, unrecognized. These other beings are the animals, plants, and natural systems that surround us, and are slowly revealing their complexity and knowledge - just as the new technologies we''ve built are threatening to cause their extinction, and ours.In Ways of Being, writer and artist James Bridle considers the fascinating, uncanny and multiple ways of existing on earth. What can we learn from these other forms of intelligence and personhood, and how can we change our societies to live more equitably with one another and the non-human world? From Greek oracles to octopuses, forests to satellites, Bridle tells a radical new story about ecology, technology and intelligence. We must, they argue, expand our definition of these terms to build a meaningful and free relationship with the non-human, one based on solidarity and cognitive diversity. We have so much to learn, and many worlds to gain.Trade ReviewBridle's writing weaves cultural threads that aren't usually seen together, and the resulting tapestry is iridescently original, deeply disorientating and yet somehow radically hopeful. The only futures that are viable will probably feel like that. This is a pretty amazing book, worth reading and rereading. -- Brian EnoJames Bridle is an artist who is fascinated by technology - creating a homemade self-driving car to understand how AIs "think", for example - and I loved their book, Ways of Being, which looks at artificial and animal intelligence, and how those challenge our assumptions about the world. Come for the slime mould replicating the Tokyo subway system, stay for the non-binary computer that used water to model the British economy. -- Helen Lewis * New Statesman Books of the Year *Heady and often astonishing ... the scope of Bridle's curiosity and comprehension is immense ... there is something hopeful and even heartening in their faith that our current disastrous course might be shifted not only by new policies and technologies but also - and more fundamentally - by the power of new ideas. -- Stefan Merrill Block * New York Times *If you plan on reading James Bridle's Ways of Being - and I cannot recommend highly enough that you do - you might consider forming a support group first. The ideas in this book are so big, so fascinating and yes, so foreign, you are going to need people to talk to about them ... Bridle has created a new way of thinking about our world, about being ... read this important book. Read it twice. Talk about it. Tell everyone you know. -- Brenna Maloney * Washington Post *It was so interesting that I luxuriated in every word. The conversation unfolding in these pages is fundamentally important and I would recommend it to absolutely everyone who wants to really think and reimagine a future that remains ours to make. I was left with a feeling that James Bridle hasn't so much written a book, as a manifesto for a new Green Enlightenment ... it made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. -- Sir Tim SmitIn making clear the patience, imagination and humility required to better know and protect other forms of intelligence on Earth, Bridle has made an admirable contribution to the dawning interspecies age. * The Economist *Bridle is a clear, artful writer and a sweeping thinker ... [A] hopeful book, almost an antidote. It imagines technology not as something separate and menacing, but as part of a grand unfolding - an 'efflorescence', to use Bridle's word - along an evolutionary continuum of human and 'more-than-human' ways of being in the world. -- Peter Christie * Post Magazine *Bridle enlarges our definition of what 'intelligence' can be ... This book is an expansive guide, helping us turn our gaze outwards as we look for answers to the challenges of our time. The answers are out there, Bridle says, but Western science and imagination are only just beginning to take them seriously. Ways of Being is an absorbing, existential and ultimately hopeful book. -- Elizabeth Wainwright * Geographical *We must rethink what it means to be intelligent in a spirit of collaboration with non-humans ... What makes Bridle's book new and interesting is its insistence that AI, rightly used, can help in this project ... It may not be intelligence as we know it, but it is human, all too human. -- Stuart Jeffries * The Spectator *James Bridle encourages you to widen the boundaries of your understanding, to contemplate the innate intelligence that animates the life force of octopuses and honeybees as well as apes and elephants. We humans are not alone in having a sense of community, a sense of fun, a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty of nature. Be prepared to re-evaluate your relationship with the amazing life forms with whom we share the planet. Fascinating, innovative and thought provoking I thoroughly recommend Ways of Being. -- Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of PeaceFrom what are we alienated? Some kind of godlike being, transcending the physical world? The truth is exactly the opposite ... Alienation means thinking humans are special and different. James Bridle's wonderful book will make you feel and think the power of knowing how like all other lifeforms we are. There is nothing more important. -- Timothy MortonJames Bridle's brilliant Ways of Being shows we can only face the challenges of the 21st century if we go beyond the fear of pooling knowledge: Bridle shows the importance of listening to one another and our surroundings, and of creating new forms of community. -- Hans Ulrich Obrist

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Book SynopsisWith the Fourth edition of the best-selling course book you can now experience the trusted Headway methodology using the latest in classroom technology: Classroom Presentation Tool brings the Fourth edition Student''s Book and Workbook alive on the classroom wall, complete with interactive exercises, audio and video. The built-in tools like focus, pens and highlighter give you and your students a truly interactive teaching and learning experience. Audio and Video Student Book and Workbook audio for extra practice, plus Student Book video are now available on the Headway Student website.

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Book SynopsisThe Oxford Beginner''s Chinese Dictionary is an innovative guide to learning Chinese. Designed specifically for English-speaking adult learners who are either learning from scratch or refreshing lost language skills, it offers an easy to use dictionary, extra help with vocabulary, and essential information on living and interacting in the Chinese-speaking world. The dictionary is exceptionally easy to use, because it moves away from the traditional dictionary layout. All main translations are preceded by an equals sign so that they are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are spelt out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar and usage notes throughout the text warn of possible translation pitfalls, and thousands of example phrases show how the language is used in context. The 30-page Learning and Lifestyle kit gives key information on both the Chinese language, with a list of the words you really need to know, grammar help, and verb tables, and on li

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Book SynopsisTrade Review'Professor Lambdin spent ten years perfecting this book ... the book was worth ten years waiting for. Systematic, clear with all inessentials pruned, it presents Biblical Hebrew in depth and, of course, is first-rate preparation for anyone who wants to gain more than a superficial knowledge of modern Hebrew ... there simply is no substitute for books like Professor Lambdin's.' -- The Jewish Chronicle

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE MOST PROMISING PLAYWRIGHT AT THE CRITICS CIRCLE THEATRE AWARDS 2022 ''Married five times. Mother. Lover. Aunt. Friend.She plays many roles round here. And neverScared to tell the whole of her truth, whetherOr not anyone wants to hear it. WifeOf Willesden: pissed enough to tell her lifeStory to whoever has ears and eyes . . .'' Zadie Smith''s first time writing for the stage, The Wife of Willesden is a riotous twenty-first century translation of Geoffrey Chaucer''s classic The Wife of Bath''s Prologue, brought to glorious life on the Kilburn High Road.Commissioned to celebrate Brent''s year as Borough of Culture 2020, The Wife of Willesden ran at the Kiln Theatre, London from November 2021 to January 2022.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents The Ant and the Grasshopper, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Why are you carrying that big bag? asks the grasshopper. It is a beautiful day! Let''s sing and dance!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisWho can be a writer? You can! Start the story machine, choose your heroes and villains, and you're off from brilliant beginnings to excellent endings! Supports the Key Stage 2 curriculum for ages 7-11 Packed full of fun activities and writing prompts to expand vocabulary and develop creative writing skills. Find out how to set the scene, give your characters a voice, and guide them through the action. By the end of this book you'll have written your very own splendiferous story! How to Be a Writer gives aspiring writers to room to get creative. Pick up a pen and have a go at new techniques and styles! Filled with tips and examples inspired by the world of Roald Dahl to spark ideas, and with plenty of space on the page to practise the skills needed for story writing.

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Book SynopsisRaphael has an experience few can equal. His book offers a uniquely valuable perspective on how to build thriving communities!' Steven Bartlett, bestselling author of Diary of a CEOWe live in a world of individualism, where people act in their own interests, striving for their own success. Our focus on self-development means we've overlooked a vital and transformative power.In Together We Thrive, Raphael Sofoluke, Founder and CEO behind UK Black Business Show and UK Black Business Week, reveals the immense potential of harnessing a community.You'll learn how to nurture the connections that will become your currency and build relationships that will fuel your success. Your network speaks louder than you can, amplifies your story, mission and values, and is more resilient than you could ever be on your own. Packed with insights and inspiration from Sofoluke and his own community of highly successful people, Together We Thr

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Book Synopsis* A genuine cult book that contains an extraordinary wealth of information.Trade ReviewI discovered many nuggets, and so will anyone, for it is an indispensible addition to the library or just the bedside table. * GAY TIMES *engrossing...fascinating... If you kept this book in the loo your visitors would never emerge! * EROTIC REVIEW *

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Book SynopsisA History of the Chinese Language provides a comprehensive introduction to the historical development of the Chinese language from its Proto-Sino-Tibetan roots in prehistoric times to Modern Standard Chinese. Taking a highly accessible and balanced approach, it presents a chronological survey of the various stages of the Chinese language, covering key aspects such as phonology, syntax, and semantics.The second edition presents a revised and updated version that reflects recent scholarship in Chinese historical linguistics and new developments in related disciplines. Features include: Coverage of the major historical stages in Chinese language development, such as Old Chinese, Middle Chinese, Early Modern Chinese, and Modern Standard Chinese. Treatment of core linguistic aspects of the Chinese language, including phonological changes, grammatical development, lexical evolution, vernacular writing, the Chinese writing system, and Chinese dialects. Inclusion of authentic Chinese texts throughout the book, presented within a rigorous framework of linguistic analysis to help students to build up critical and evaluative skills and acquire valuable cultural knowledge. Integration of materials from different disciplines, such as archaeology, genetics, history, and sociolinguistics, to highlight the cultural and social background of each period of the language. Written by a highly experienced instructor, A History of the Chinese Language will be an essential resource for students of Chinese language and linguistics and for anyone interested in the history and culture of China.Trade ReviewOne of the most thorough works on the history and evolution of the Chinese language, Dong’s History of the Chinese Language is a must for anyone studying any form of the language. Covering a range of topics in historical and contemporary linguistics, Dong deftly explains even the most complex linguistic theory in readily accessible ways and has something for anyone from a seasoned linguist to a casual learner.-- Dr. Justin Winslett, The University of SheffieldThis 2nd edition preserves the previous edition’s success in condensing the vast landscape of the historical development of Chinese languages into a brief, but comprehensive single volume. Reflecting on recent scholarship and new developments in the field, it carefully synthesizes Chinese linguistic facts, non-controversial research accomplishments, and fundamental facts about the history of the Chinese language, woven together with captivating stories and legends. It lays a solid foundation for readers and equips them for further exploration of the field, while proving to be a fascinating, engaging, and absorbing read in itself.-- Song Jiang, Associate Professor, The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, USATable of ContentsTable of contentsPreface to the second editionList of tablesList of figuresList of syntax labelsChapter 1 Overview1.1 What is Chinese historical linguistics?1.2 Terminological clarification1.3 Periodization of the Chinese languageChapter 2 Prehistory 2.1 Establishing linguistic genetic relationships 2.2 The Sino-Tibetan languages 2.3 How old is the Sino-Tibetan language family?2.4 Linguistic properties of Proto-Sino-TibetanChapter 3 Old Chinese: The Elegant Speech3.1 Evidence of sound change3.2 Syllable structure of Chinese3.3 Rhyme groups of Old Chinese3.4 Initials of Old Chinese3.5 Consonant clusters3.6 Methodology of Old Chinese reconstruction 3.7 Tones in Old Chinese3.8 A reconstructed system of Old ChineseChapter 4 Middle Chinese: The Poetic Language4.1 The rhyme dictionary Qièyùn4.2 The fǎnqiè method4.3 Structure of the Guǎngyùn4.4 Rhyme tables4.5 The linking method for analyzing the Guǎngyùn4.6 The comparative reconstruction method4.7 The notion of děng ("division, grade") 4.8 A reconstructed system of Middle ChineseChapter 5 Old Mandarin of Yuan Dynasty Dramas5.1 The rhyme book Zhōngyuán Yīnyùn5.2 Categories of initials and finals in Old Mandarin5.3 Reconstruction of Old Mandarin initials and finals5.4 Tonal developmentChapter 6 Classical Chinese Grammar6.1 What is Classical Chinese?6.2 Morphology 6.3 Word classes 6.4 Basic word order 6.5 Special grammatical constructions Chapter 7 Vernacular Writing7.1 Diglossia7.2 Sources of vernacular writing7.3 Morphological developments7.4 Word classes in the vernacular 7.5 Word order in the post-classical era7.6 Syntactic changes Chapter 8 Lexical and Semantic Changes8.1 Extension 8.2 Narrowing8.3 Shifting of word meaning8.4 Substitution of lexical items8.5 Mixed changes 8.6 Euphemism and taboos in lexical changes 8.7 Loanwords and calques8.8 Clues to meaning change in Chinese charactersChapter 9 Formation of Modern Standard Chinese9.1 Origin of the national language9.2 The modern phonology system9.3 Morphological properties9.4 Word classes and cross-category flexibility9.5 Typical word order 9.6 Aspect markers 9.7 Current uses of special grammatical constructions9.8 Changes in the modern lexicon Chapter 10 Modern Chinese Dialects10.1 Formation of Chinese dialects10.2 Classification of Chinese dialects10.3 Mandarin dialects10.4 The Wu dialects10.5 The Xiang dialects 10.6 The Gan dialects10.7 The Kejia dialects10.8 The Yue dialects10.9 The Min dialects10.10 Influences of the national language on dialectsChapter 11 The Chinese Writing System11.1 Origin of Chinese characters11.2 Development of the writing system11.3 Six types of characters in the liùshū system11.4 Characters in vernacular writing and dialects11.5 Simplification of Chinese characters11.6 Debates about the nature of Chinese writingReferencesAppendix I: Major Chronological Divisions of Chinese HistoryAppendix II: Articulatory Phonetics and IPAAppendix III: Chinese Pīnyīn Pronunciation GuideAppendix IV: Correspondence Charts of Pīnyīn and IPA SymbolsIndex

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Book Synopsis“Illuminating and original combination of biographical, historical, literary, and critical sources for Mrs. Dalloway by the leading Woolf scholar who edited the annotated edition of the novel. Diary and letter selections provide fresh contexts. Superb resource for teachers and students!”—Susan Stanford Friedman, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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