Dictionaries, Reference & Language Books
The American University in Cairo Press Lughatuna al-Fusha: A New Course in Modern
Book SynopsisModern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the literary language of today’s books, media, and formal communication throughout the Arab world, the region’s principal shared language of written and official discourse. The first book in this new series for the classroom is designed for adult learners of the language at the beginner stage.Drawing on her years of experience as an Arabic instructor, author Samia Louis has developed a course rich in everyday contexts and real-life, practical language, along with a wide range of grammar-learning strategies to allow students to deploy the language with confidence. Written in accordance with the ACTFL guidelines for teaching Arabic as a foreign language, the course is conceived in such a way to make the study of Arabic language and grammar easier for the student.Book 1 is divided into ten chapters, focusing on specific everyday situations, including greetings and introductions; people and names; numbers, dates, and telephone numbers; and directions and addresses. The chapters allow for the gradual acquisition of vocabulary and grammar, the exercises at the end of each chapter covering all the crucial skills of listening, reading, writing, and pronunciation, with emphasis on reading and writing. The accompanying DVDs include audio material for all listening activities, dialogs, and pronunciation exercises, as well as video films of real-life situations covered in the chapters. The book is further supported by interactive reading, writing, and grammar drills accessible through the Internet.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPlan of ModulesModule 1: Greetings and introductionsPresentation 1 Good morningThe Arabic alphabet, some lettersGreetings and introductionsIntroducing yourselfPresentation 2 Good afternoonMore letters, long vowelsGreetings and introductionsAsking about namesModule 2: Asking about peoplePresentation 1 Are you Wagdy?More lettersAsking about peopleAnswering with affirmation or negationPresentation 2 Who are you?More lettersUsing ‘who’ in a questionAsking about people 2Module 3: Who is he? Where are you from?Presentation 1 Who is he?More lettersThird-person forms in questionsPresentation 2 Where are you from?Asking about someone’s native countryShadda – feminine ending in nouns and adjectivesModule 4: Asking about nationality and asking about itemsPresentation 1 I am EgyptianAsking about nationalitySingular and plural adjectivesPresentation 2 This is my roomAsking about the contents of a roomAffirmation, negation answersModule 5: Asking about personal belongingsPresentation 1 Whose book is this?Asking about ownership of personal itemsAnswering in the affirmative or negativePresentation 2 Is this a bag?Is this your bag?Singular and plural objectsModule 6: Numbers, dates, and telephone numbersPresentation 1 What is the number?Asking about different telephone numbers (home, and so on).Presentation 2 What is the day today?Asking about dates, days, and timeNumbers 20–100, cardinal numbersModule 7: What is the price? What is the color?Presentation 1 What is the price?Asking about prices of clothes, office supplies, and so on.Larger numbersPresentation 2 What is the color of his pen?Asking about colorsDescribing the apartmentModule 8: Asking about places and directionsPresentation 1 Where is the bag?Describing the location of itemsAsking about places in a buildingPresentation 2 Where is the pharmacy?Asking for directionsGiving directionsModule 9: Routine daily activitiesPresentation 1 A day in Bassem’s lifeTalking about daily activitiesWhat do you do every day?Presentation 2 My weekendTalking about activities on the weekendTalking about some habits and activities with negationModule 10: Asking about family. Asking about weather conditionsPresentation 1 Me and my familyTalking about family membersTalking about their jobsPresentation 2 What is the weather like today?Asking about weather conditionsAsking about temperaturesUseful Grammar TermsGlossary
£999.99
Springer Applied Linguistics in the Indonesian Context
Book Synopsis
£44.99
Edicoes Tecnicas Lidel Portugues em Foco: Caderno de Exercicios 1
Book Synopsis
£17.05
Pearson Education Limited Next Move 2 Students Book
Book SynopsisStudents’ Book contains a host of innovative and motivating features to make classes a real success.
£26.02
Broadview Press Ltd Writing Essays About Literature: A Brief Guide
Book SynopsisThis book gives students an answer to the question, “What does my professor want from this essay?” Using a single poem by William Carlos Williams as the basis for the process of writing a paper, it walks students through the processes of reading, brainstorming, researching secondary sources, gathering evidence, and composing and editing the paper.Writing Essays About Literature is designed to strengthen argumentation skills and deepen understanding of the relationships between the reader, the author, the text, and critical interpretations. Its lessons about clarity, precision, and the importance of providing evidence will have wide relevance for student writers. The second edition has been updated throughout and provides three new complete sample essays showing varying approaches to the final essay.Trade Review“I’ve been using Writing Essays About Literature in my courses for years now because it is by far the clearest, most direct, and most engaging explanation of the processes of literary analysis. It explains through demonstration, taking readers through each step with the genuine curiosity we want to encourage in our students. The revisions to the second edition clarify the steps students struggle with most: developing the thesis statement as part of the introduction and then revising the thesis after writing the body of the essay.” — Kylee-Anne Hingston, St. Thomas More College“I was especially impressed by the lively and approachable authorial voice in Writing Essays About Literature. Where students might be accustomed to start with a thesis and write an essay straight through from beginning to end, the book demonstrates a more nuanced writing process that is both inductive and recursive. It gives students the tools to do higher-level research and thinking, and it concludes with sample essays that model those outcomes.” — Sunny Stalter-Pace, Auburn UniversityPraise for the first edition“I am a student studying English and American Studies, and this may be a bit unorthodox, but I wanted to say that Writing Essays About Literature was one of the best textbooks I have ever read … You have done a brilliant job making essay-writing easy, structured, and actually enjoyable!” — Lauren Gaylor, University of KansasTable of Contents Section One: Introduction Chapter One: The Purpose of an Essay about Literature Literature: Instruction, Delight, Imitation The Literary Essay Evidence Communication Subjectivity How to Use This Book Review Questions Section Two: Research and Analysis Chapter Two: Research within the Text Taking Notes about Literature Recording Your Responses to the Text Do I Like the Work? What Words Stand Out? What Feelings Does It Give Me? Do I Identify with Any of the People Represented? Is There Anything about How It's Written That Stands Out? What Is the Work about? Conclusion Review Questions Chapter Three: Using Reference Works The Oxford English Dictionary Etymology Definitions Examples of Usage Scholarly Editions Encyclopedias Conclusion Review Questions Chapter Four: Research about Social and Historical Contexts Topics for Research: Social Phenomena and Literary Movements Useful Resources Using Your Findings Conclusion Review Questions Chapter Five: Research about the Current Critical Assessment of Literary Works Finding Critical Works Assessing Publications Using Bibliographies Reading Critical Works Taking Notes from Critical Readings Conclusion Review Questions Chapter Six: Inventing Your Argument Arranging Your Evidence Reviewing Your Labeled Evidence Categorizing Your Evidence Charting Your Evidence Conclusion Review Questions Section Three: Composition Chapter Seven: Composing Your Argument Inductive Reasoning Composing the Thesis Statement Writing the Subtopic Sentences Composing the Body of the Thesis Statement Composing the Body of the Introduction Concluding the Introduction A Variation: An Essay without Secondary Sources Conclusion Review Questions Chapter Eight: Writing the Body of the Essay The Body Paragraphs Features of Strong Paragraphs Writing the Conclusion and Revising the Introduction The Conclusion Revising the Introduction Conclusion Review Questions Section Four: Polish and Presentation Chapter Nine: Editing and Proofreading Your Essay Conventions of Essay-Writing Style Diction Vocabulary Connecting Words Common Grammatical Errors Apostrophes Demonstrative Pronouns Pronoun Agreement Verb Tense Common Errors in Punctuation and Sentence Structure Semicolons Comma Splices Sentence Fragments Subordinating Conjunctions Conjunctive Adverbs Conclusion Review Questions Chapter Ten: Documenting Your Sources and Presenting Your Work Reasons for Documenting Sources Documentation Practices Presenting Your Work Layout and Order Illustrations Multimedia and the Literary Essay Exemplary Illustrations Complementary Illustrations Supplementary Illustrations Last-Minute Checks Conclusion Review Questions Section Five: Conclusion and Review Chapter Eleven: The Process of Essay Writing-A Summary Collecting Evidence (Chapters 2-5) Categorizing Evidence (Chapter 6) Writing Your Thesis Statement (Chapter 7) Troubleshooting the Thesis Statement (Chapter 7) Writing the Body Paragraphs (Chapter 8) Concluding Your Essay (Chapter 8) Proofreading (Chapter 9) Documentation and Presentation (Chapter 10) Conclusion Works Cited Sample Essay One Sample Essay Two Sample Essay Three Subject Index
£21.80
Semiotext (E) The Cybernetic Hypothesis
Book Synopsis
£11.69
BenBella Books The New Roaring Twenties: Prosper in Volatile
Book Synopsis
£21.59
Ulysses Press Talking With Your Toddler Activity Book: Fun
Book Synopsis
£15.29
Penguin Random House South Africa Geological Wonders of Namibia
Book SynopsisThis stunning depiction of geology in Namibia combines searingly beautiful photography with clear explanations of how the varied landscapes formed. Arranged chronologically (starting 13.8 billion years ago), the chapters each deal with a particular event or process that has resulted in the formation under discussion. These include the early beginnings of the Earth, meteorites, canyons and limestone caves, vast desert landscapes, moonscapes and bizarrely-shaped rocks, and Namibia’s astonishing underwater lakes and reservoirs. Picture-driven, with accessible text, this book features all the highlights of Namibian landscapes and landforms. A treat for travellers real and virtual – those on the road as well as those in armchairs.
£13.49
Octopus Publishing Group For the Best Dad Ever: The Perfect Thank You for
Book SynopsisShow your awesome dad just how much he means to you with this heartfelt collection of quotes and timeless wisdom Is your dad one in a million? Whether he’s the best hug-giver, the ultimate bad-joke-teller or simply your biggest fan, say a massive thank you with the help of this little book. These pages offer a curated collection of witty thoughts and wise quotations about the joys and quirks of fatherhood. Whatever you want your message to be – moving, kind or just plain funny – pay tribute to your number-one guy with this perfect keepsake. This is for the dads who: Build the coolest dens from a load of old junk Love embarrassing you whenever there’s a dancefloor involved Tell the most groan-worthy gags Provide a first-rate taxi service and never charge a penny There’s nobody quite like your dad. Show him how much you care with a meaningful gift celebrating everything that makes him the best dad ever.
£6.99
Gemini Books Group Ltd The Pocket Geordie English
Book SynopsisA pocket guide to Geordie, the English regional dialect spoken in Newcastle and on the banks of the river Tyne in the north-east of England.
£7.59
John Murray Press 50 Psychology Classics: Your shortcut to the most
Book SynopsisA brand new edition of the thinking person's guide to popular psychology. In a journey spanning 50 books, hundreds of ideas and over a century, 50 Psychology Classics looks at some of the most intriguing questions relating to what motivates us, what makes us feel and act in certain ways, how our brains work, and how we create a sense of self. This edition includes contemporary classics like Thinking, Fast and Slow; Quiet and The Marshmallow Test. EXPLORE the human condition through the great thinkers in psychology:Alfred Adler on human nature - Albert Bandura on self-efficacy - Isabel Briggs-Myers on personality type - Hans Eysenck on the four dimensions of personality - Albert Ellis on emotions - Erik Erikson on identity crises - Anna Freud on defense mechanisms - Sigmund Freud on dreams - Eric Hoffer on mass psychology - Karen Horney on inner conflicts - Carl Jung on the collective unconscious - Alfred Kinsey on sexual psychology - Melanie Klein on envy - Abraham Maslow on human potential - Stanley Milgram on obedience to authority - I. P. Pavlov on conditioning - Carl Rogers on counselling - Jean Piaget on child psychology - B. F. Skinner on the power of environment DISCOVER the findings of contemporary research and practice:Susan Cain on introversion - Carol Dweck on mindset - Martin Gilbert on happiness - Malcolm Gladwell on intuition - John Gottman on marriage - Temple Grandin on autism - Stephen Grosz on self-delusion - Daniel Kahneman on thinking - Walter Mischel on self-control - Leonard Mlodinow on the subconscious - Steven Pinker on nature vs nurture - V. S. Ramachandran on neurology - Barry Schwartz on the burden of choiceGAIN the essence of great writings in psychology:The Nature of Prejudice - The Female Brain - Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion - A Guide To Rational Living - The Will To Meaning - The Nature of Love - I'm OK, You're OK - The Divided Self - Gestalt Therapy - The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat - Authentic Happiness - Darkness VisibleTrade ReviewAt long last a chance for those outside the profession to discover that there is so much more to psychology than just Freud and Jung. 50 Psychology Classics offers a unique opportunity to become acquainted with a dazzling array of the key works in psychological literature almost overnight. -- Dr Raj Persaud, Gresham Professor for Public Understanding of PsychiatryThis delightful book provides thoughtful and entertaining summaries of 50 of the most influential books in psychology. It's a 'must read' for students contemplating a career in psychology. -- VS Ramachandran, Director, Center for Brain and Cognition, University of California, San DiegoA brilliant synthesis. The author makes complex ideas accessible and practical, without dumbing down the material. I found myself over and over thinking, 'Oh, that's what that guy meant.' -- Douglas Stone, lecturer on law at Harvard Law School and co-author of 'Difficult Conversations'Intelligent, engaging, and crisp . . . will appeal to anyone who is seeking to understand themselves, partners, colleagues, or bosses better. -- Wendy Taylor * The Age *Butler-Bowdon writes with infectious enthusiasm . . . he is a true scholar of this type of literature. * USA Today *
£13.49
Tuttle Publishing The Compact Nelson Japanese-English Character
Book Synopsis"This new compilation offers many advantages…As an example of a book design, little more could be asked of this volume."—Harvard Journal of Asiatic StudiesThe Compact Nelson is an abridged edition of the revised New Nelson Dictionary, Dr. Andrew N. Nelson's award-winning classic work. An invaluable guide for learning Japanese, this kanji dictionary has the following features: 3,068 main character entries and more than 30,000 character compounds—all the Japanese characters and compounds needed for everyday use. The Universal Radical Index (URI) which permits the user to look up a character based not only on the main radical but any radical found in the character. This is the most thorough and reliable index for novice users. Cross-referencing with the Japan Industrial Standard (JIS) code and Morohashi's Dai Kanwa Jiten Definitions have been modernized to reflect current usage and translation. This revised editions is updated with additional characters, contemporary definitions, and an innovative radical index system. It sets new standards of excellence, easy-of-use, and reliability for Japanese language reference tools. This edition keeps pace with the evolution of the Japanese language and remains an indispensable tool for students and scholars of Japanese.Trade Review"The Standard reference work." --Daily Yomiuri"The Nelson Dictionary is a big contributor to our ability to study Japanese seriously and…to Japanese-American understanding." --Edwin O. Reischauer"An up-to-date and authoritative guide to modern Japanese Characters." --Library Journal
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Business Listening
Book SynopsisUnderstand what they''re saying however they say itThis completely innovative self-study book (with downloadable audio) is the perfect way for busy executives to improve their English listening skills.It features real people talking about their work and their lives in a variety of native and non-native accents alongside exercises and learning material.Collins English for Business is a new series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English wherever you are in the world. Each title includes tips on how to communicate effectively and how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in the series: Speaking and Writing. Powered by COBUILD using the real language of business English Listening contents:Twenty 4-page units cover the key areas, such as Small Talk, Working in English Globally, Telephoning and Teleconferencing. Each unit contains:- Exercises based on authentic audio recording- Grammar tips- Key phrases Downloadable audio containing 78 minutes of authentic recordingsTrade Review‘Finally, modern, well-written and practical Business English texts that are perfect for reference and/or classroom use.’ Peter A. Lewis-Watts, Certified ESL Instructor, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers National 45 Modern Studies Course Notes
Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: N4/5Subject: Modern Studies The National 4 & 5 Modern Studies Course Notes provide comprehensive guidance for the entire CfE programme. Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer an appropriate blend of sound teaching and learning with exam and assessment guidance.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and
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 books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Dimensions: 130x87mm (Cards) The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is 14.99.Each of these picture cards has an image associated with the Phase 2 GPCs. Use them to teach the phonemes and for playing games.
£23.40
HarperCollins Publishers Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and
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 books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Dimensions: A4 297x210mm (Cards to cut up) The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is 19.99.This complete set of word cards and tricky word cards for Phase 3 provides children with the opportunity to practise reading words at their level and develop fluency. Contains 194 words.Supplied as A4 sheets of card that need to be cut up before use.
£29.30
HarperCollins Publishers Grapheme Chart for Year 1
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 books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Dimensions: A0 841x1189mm (Poster)The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is 14.99.This Grow the code grapheme chart covers Phases 2, 3 and 5 GPCs, and is referred to every phonics lesson as children grow the complex alphabetic code. Display this in your classroom.
£23.40
HarperCollins Publishers Grapheme Chart for Reception
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 books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Dimensions: A1 594x841mm (Poster)The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is 14.99.This grapheme chart for Phase 2 and 3 helps children make links to all Phase 2 and 3 GPCs. Display this in your classroom.
£23.40
HarperCollins Publishers Word Cards and Tricky Word Cards for Year 1
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 books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Dimensions: 65x210mm (Cards)The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is 89.99.This complete set of word cards and tricky word cards for Year 1 provides children with the opportunity to practise reading words at their level and develop fluency. Contains 842 words.Supplied as individual cards and organised in teaching order for ease of use.
£107.99
HarperCollins Publishers Review Word Cards for Year 1 readytouse cards
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 books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Dimensions: 65x210mm (Cards)The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is 89.99.Contains review word cards matched to the Year 1 planning that reviews Phases 3 and 4 and teaches Phase 5 to consolidate long-term memory and build fluency. Contains 845 words.Supplied as individual cards and organised in teaching order for ease of use.
£107.99
Oxford University Press English File Beginner Students BookWorkbook
Book Synopsis
£999.99
Oxford University Press English File third edition Intermediate Plus
Book SynopsisThe English File Third Edition Workbook reinforces what is learned in each English File lesson, and can be used as extra practice during class, or set as homework. Also available without key.
£999.99
Oxford University Press Family and Friends 6 Workbook
Book SynopsisFamily and Friends is a seven-level primary course which offers you an exceptionally strong skills training programme covering language, phonics, and civic education.
£23.40
Penguin Books Ltd In a Flight of Starlings The Wonder of Complex
Book SynopsisFrom the 2021 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, a remarkable journey into the practice of groundbreaking science ''Giorgio Parisi is renowned for his scientific creativity, originality, and power. In this exhilarating little book, he shows his human side, too. By its end, readers will feel they''ve made a charming, witty new friend'' Frank WilczekThe world is shaped by complexity. In this enlightening book, Nobel Prize winner Giorgio Parisi guides us through his unorthodox yet exhilarating work to show us how. It all starts with investigating the principles of physics by observing the sophisticated flight patterns of starlings. Studying the movements of these birds, he has realized, proves an illuminating way into understanding complex systems of all kinds - collections of everything from atoms to planets to other animals like ourselves. Along the way, Parisi reflects on the lessons he''s taken from a life in pursuit of scientific truth: the importance oTrade ReviewThe man who looked at birds and grasped the secrets of the universe ... Read this, and you will get at least a frisson of what a top-flight career in physics might feel like * Daily Telegraph *The Italian physicist puts the fiendishly tricky theory of complex systems in terms of birds and bus rides ... aims to make his branch of science accessible to all * Observer *Giorgio Parisi is remarkably flexible and ingenious... In a Flight of Starlings is a compelling introduction to how modern researchers think about complex systems, enlivened by autobiographical anecdote and reflection on the processes of science -- Sean Carroll * The Times Literary Supplement *Parisi tells of his adventures in thinking in this alarmingly brilliant, witty and brief book -- Robert Fox * Evening Standard *In a Flight of Starlings offers a glimpse into scientific discovery ... a forceful argument for the value of scientific literacy at a time when it's increasingly being challenged by misinformation ... Parisi's book is a step toward making physics feel more accessible -- Andrew DeMillo * Independent *An interesting collection of essays reflecting on Parisi's long career in science . . . The scientific explanations are admirably lucid * The Wall Street Journal *An erudite contemplation on both science and the process of doing science. And a joy to read -- Marcus Chown * Prospect Magazine *In this delightful and deeply thoughtful book, Giorgio Parisi weaves a tapestry of experiences and ideas that connects disciplines and prepares us to appreciate the beauty, importance, and cultural value of science -- Frances Arnold, winner of the Nobel PrizeAn extraordinary scientist -- Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on PhysicsGiorgio Parisi is renowned for his scientific creativity, originality, and power. In this exhilarating little book, he shows his human side, too. By its end, readers will feel they've made a charming, witty new friend. -- Frank Wilczek, winner of the Nobel Prize and author of Fundamentals
£20.00
MIT Press Ltd Dictionary of Gestures
Book Synopsis
£999.99
MIT Press Extraterrestrial Languages
Book SynopsisIf we send a message into space, will extraterrestrial beings receive it? Will they understand?The endlessly fascinating question of whether we are alone in the universe has always been accompanied by another, more complicated one: if there is extraterrestrial life, how would we communicate with it? In this book, Daniel Oberhaus leads readers on a quest for extraterrestrial communication. Exploring Earthlings' various attempts to reach out to non-Earthlings over the centuries, he poses some not entirely answerable questions: If we send a message into space, will extraterrestrial beings receive it? Will they understand? What languages will they (and we) speak? Is there not only a universal grammar (as Noam Chomsky has posited), but also a grammar of the universe?Oberhaus describes, among other things, a late-nineteenth-century idea to communicate with Martians via Morse code and mirrors; the emergence in the twentieth century of SETI (the search for extraterrestri
£17.85
Yale University Press Why Argument Matters
Book SynopsisAn impassioned case for argument’s central role in human life, by one of America’s most distinguished cultural criticsTrade Review“[A] bold change of perspective. . . . When Siegel writes that ‘to exist is to argue your existence’ . . . he makes an important point.”—Costica Bradatan, Commonweal“Perhaps more than any other commentary, Why Argument Matters illuminates the root causes of our partisan, venomous, irrational times—and yet somehow rescues from the morass the true nature of argument, its power and beauty.”—Michael Wolff, author of Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House “This is inarguably the book for this moment of nonstop contentiousness. Siegel argues convincingly that argument is not only as American as apple pie, it is an expression of the universal desire for improvement, for which argument is a prerequisite. And he demonstrates that judgments about art, which are supposedly somehow beyond argument, are not.”—George F. Will, Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist “There is an old saying that the aim of an argument is not victory but progress, which is a mark of humility. Siegel adds that with humility can come playfulness, and a human connection that makes argument not just purposeful but joyful. In these low times, when censorious sanctimony passes for intelligent argument, his book revives an expansive liberal spirit of disagreement without which democracy is doomed.”—Sean Wilentz, Princeton University “Lee Siegel has written an eloquent and intellectually stimulating argument, with far-ranging examples full of witty surprises. It’s balanced, compassionate and wise—a true healer in the current, clamorous moment.”—Phillip Lopate, Columbia University “A book like this has never mattered more. Siegel guides us through the historical and philosophical roots of intellectual sparring with great expertise and an infectious vigor. But more than that, he shows us how argument, when done right, can be among the richest forms of human connection. This is a much-needed treatise from one of the most formidable cultural critics of our time.”—Meghan Daum, author of The Problem with Everything: My Journey Through the New Culture Wars “Why Argument Matters is a robust foray into the nature of argument, from antiquity to the latest culture war clashes. With his impressive range and often thrilling connections, Lee Siegel also makes an argument for himself as one of our most vibrant and least predictable critics.”—Sam Lipsyte, Columbia University
£23.52
Yale University Press Who Is Big Brother
Book Synopsis
£22.52
Little, Brown & Company Tell It Like It Is
Book SynopsisAmerica's favorite writing coach and bestselling author returns with an 'indispensable' guide (Diana K. Sugg, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter) to writing clearly and honestly in a world full of lies, propaganda, and misinformation. The darker and more dystopian the future appears, the more influential public writers become. But with so much content vying for our attention, and so much misinformation and propaganda polluting public discourse, how can writers break through the noise to inform an increasingly busy, stressed, and overwhelmed audience? In Tell It Like It Is, bestselling author, writing coach, and teacher Roy Peter Clark offers a succinct and practical guide to writing with clarity, honesty, and conviction. By analyzing stellar writing samples from a diverse collection of public writers, Clark highlights and explains the tools journalists, scientists, economists, fact-checkers, even storytellers use to engage, inform, and
£16.14
Taylor & Francis Ltd Modern Persian A CourseBook
Book SynopsisModern Persian begins with the teaching of the Persian alphabet. It aims to provide the student with the necessary skills for social interaction, as well as a basis for the study of modern literature. The course consists of seventeen units and favours teaching by communicative and contextual learning. Most units begin with a reading exercise used to introduce an item of grammar and new vocabulary, followed by explanations and drill exercises aimed at consolidating the student's understanding. Complete with Persian-English vocabulary to all the exercises and tape recordings, this is an up-to-date textbook which can be used both by teachers or individuals wishing to learn Persian independently.Table of ContentsIntroduction Lesson 1: Persian Alphabet Lessons 2-17: New Grammar and New Vocabulary Persian to English Glossary
£39.95
Dover Publications Inc. Allen and Greenoughs New Latin Grammar
Book SynopsisA venerable resource for more than a century, this is the finest Latin grammar reference available. Concise, comprehensive, and well organized, it places a wealth of advice on usage, vocabulary, diction, composition, and syntax.
£21.98
Dover Publications Inc. Great French Short Stories of the Twentieth
Book SynopsisThis original dual-language short story collection features fifteen newly translated works by important 20th-century authors. Previously unavailable in English versions, these stories cover a diverse range of styles and themes and offer fascinating insights into life and literature in France and French-speaking countries.Contents include L''ami et la femme by Irène Némirovsky, Pleure, Pleure! by Andrée Maillet, and tales by Simone Schwarz-Bart, Sailesh Ramchurn, Fred Kassak, Yann Means, Marc Villard, and others. The text is completely self-contained — no further apparatus or reference is necessary. Appropriate for high school and college courses, this dual-language edition is also ideal for independent study.
£15.29
Dover Publications Inc. Slang from Shakespeare Together with Literary
Book SynopsisThis handy reference showcases the bard's genius, compiling over 1,500 of his most famous epigrams, invectives, literary expressions, and philosophical poems that have found their way into our everyday vernacular some so often, they've become clichés.
£9.49
Faber & Faber The Master Builder Faber Drama
Book SynopsisThe change will come. And it''s not far away, I promise you that. Some figure will emerge from the dark screaming ''Get out of the way''. And not far behind others will follow... The young are waiting. In all their power. Knocking on the door.The master builder Halvard Solness has a fear of falling. A self-made man, without professional qualifications, he has achieved domination in the town but he''s increasingly frightened of being displaced by the young. A woman, Hilde Wangel, appears from the mountains, claiming to have known Solness ten years previously, and telling him of a promise he made to her when she thirteen.David Hare has written a new adaptation of one of Henrik Ibsen''s most complex autobiographical masterpieces - a mesmeric exploration of control, power, lust and death, which builds to a vertiginous climax.The Master Builder premiered in this English version at The Old Vic, London, in January 2016.
£13.26
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. The Encyclopedia of Energy Medicine
Book SynopsisThis newly revised edition of The Encyclopedia of Energy Medicine is an expansive reference for laymen, students, and practitioners wishing to know more about energy healing practices.
£34.20
Edinburgh University Press Introducing Sociolinguistics
Book SynopsisSociolinguistics is one of the central branches of modern linguistics and deals with the place of language in human societies. This introductory textbook expertly synthesises the main approaches to the subject.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent book, especially for undergraduate students. The information is presented in a 'digestible' form, and the book isn't as constrained by the more traditional US or UK approaches to sociolinguistics and is therefore more applicable to other cultures. -- Dr Heinz Kreutz, Monash University The book covers all of the main areas of sociolinguistics in a highly accessible and engaging way. It is also clearly written and informative, with up-to-date examples and material. The accessibility and clarity of this volume mean that it is ideal for students new to the subject. At the same time, it is sufficiently detailed and theoretically driven to allow more advanced students to use it as a resource/reference when completing specialised projects or applied assignments. Finally, the real-life examples and practical exercises are both a means of engaging students and an extremely useful teaching/seminar aid. -- Dr Karyn Stapleton, University of Ulster at Jordanstown This is an excellent book. It is very comprehensive, covering topics which are not covered or are marginalised in 'traditional' sociolinguistics texts. -- Dr Mark Sebba, Lancaster University I'm using your textbook in my undergraduate sociolinguistics course and it's wonderful. It's a pleasure to have a book that not only reads well but has international coverage and an approach that I agree with. -- Professor Penelope Eckert, Stanford University The book provides outstanding coverage of the major dimensions of sociolinguistics. In all cases, core information is presented in a lucid way that makes the textbook perfect for an introductory course. The use of numerous research examples serves to illustrate methodological approaches related to each dimension of sociolinguistics as well as major findings. Furthermore, examples are drawn from sociolinguistic research throughout the world, which makes this a wonderful survey text. Students are provided with rich information about a variety of contexts, deepening their knowledge of language situations worldwide. The numerous figures and maps are also excellent. -- Dr Francis M. Hult, University of Texas at San Antonio This is a fabulous book and I have used it now for two academic years. It is a great compilation of all the classic sociolinguistic studies over the past 40+ years. It is very accessible for students, including the layout, the funny cartoons and the summary sections at the end of each chapter. Students tell me that they like it very much. -- Dr Cathy Finlay, Queen's University Belfast Such is the quality and richness of this volume that I suspect it too will be an impressive addition to the Edinburgh University Press list... The authors ensure the book is more globally inclusive than many textbooks, with Mesthrie and Deumert bringing a southern hemisphere (African and Australian) sensibility, Joan Swann a European outlook and William Leap an American perspective... An excellent coursebook... distinguished by its expansiveness, its global reach and its wealth of material. -- Peter Stockwell, University of Northampton Journal of Sociolinguistics This is an excellent book, especially for undergraduate students. The information is presented in a 'digestible' form, and the book isn't as constrained by the more traditional US or UK approaches to sociolinguistics and is therefore more applicable to other cultures. The book covers all of the main areas of sociolinguistics in a highly accessible and engaging way. It is also clearly written and informative, with up-to-date examples and material. The accessibility and clarity of this volume mean that it is ideal for students new to the subject. At the same time, it is sufficiently detailed and theoretically driven to allow more advanced students to use it as a resource/reference when completing specialised projects or applied assignments. Finally, the real-life examples and practical exercises are both a means of engaging students and an extremely useful teaching/seminar aid. This is an excellent book. It is very comprehensive, covering topics which are not covered or are marginalised in 'traditional' sociolinguistics texts. I'm using your textbook in my undergraduate sociolinguistics course and it's wonderful. It's a pleasure to have a book that not only reads well but has international coverage and an approach that I agree with. The book provides outstanding coverage of the major dimensions of sociolinguistics. In all cases, core information is presented in a lucid way that makes the textbook perfect for an introductory course. The use of numerous research examples serves to illustrate methodological approaches related to each dimension of sociolinguistics as well as major findings. Furthermore, examples are drawn from sociolinguistic research throughout the world, which makes this a wonderful survey text. Students are provided with rich information about a variety of contexts, deepening their knowledge of language situations worldwide. The numerous figures and maps are also excellent. This is a fabulous book and I have used it now for two academic years. It is a great compilation of all the classic sociolinguistic studies over the past 40+ years. It is very accessible for students, including the layout, the funny cartoons and the summary sections at the end of each chapter. Students tell me that they like it very much. Such is the quality and richness of this volume that I suspect it too will be an impressive addition to the Edinburgh University Press list... The authors ensure the book is more globally inclusive than many textbooks, with Mesthrie and Deumert bringing a southern hemisphere (African and Australian) sensibility, Joan Swann a European outlook and William Leap an American perspective... An excellent coursebook... distinguished by its expansiveness, its global reach and its wealth of material.Table of Contents1. Clearing the Ground: Basic Issues, Concepts and Approaches; 2. Regional Dialectology; 3. Social Dialectolog; 4. Language Variation and Chang; 5. Language Choice and Code-Switching; 6. Language in Interactio; 7. Gender and Language Use; 8. Language Contact 1: Maintenance, Shift and Death; 9. Language Contact 2: Pidgins, Creoles and 'New Englishes; 10. Critical Sociolinguistics: Approaches to Language and Power; 11. Sociolinguistics and Education; 12. Language Planning and Policy; 13. The Sociolinguistics of Sign Language; Epilogue; Further Reading; Next Steps; Bibliography; Glossary.
£999.99
Running Press,U.S. The Little Encyclopedia of Mermaids
Book SynopsisThe Little Encyclopedia of Mermaids is an A-to-Z compendium that spans the globe—from the Isle of Man to the depths of the Sea of Japan—weaving together famous and popular tales of everyone's favorite mythical sea creature. Naughty and nice, real and fictional, the menagerie of creatures included in this book run the gamut of world mythologies and cultures. This little encyclopedia features more than 90 famous mermaids including: Atargatis—a mermaid from ancient Syria who was a goddess before she fell in love with a mortal Blue Men of the Minch—a group of riddle-loving merfolk who have the power to summon storms and capsize ships Little Mermaid—everyone's favorite mermaid princess, who gives up her voice for a chance at love Ningyo—a gruesome sea creature from Japanese folkore that can bring dangerous storms and other misfortune Filled with tales of star-cro
£14.24
Benjamin Press The Book of Tea
Book Synopsis
£17.05
Cambridge University Press Bilingualism in Action
Book SynopsisBilingual language behaviour is driven by numerous factors that are usually studied in isolation, even though individual factors never operate alone. Bringing together key insights from psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics, Luna Filipovic presents a new model of bilingual language processing that captures bilingualism within and across minds. The model enables readers to explain traditional puzzles in the field, and accounts for some apparently contradictory reports in different studies. It shows how theory can be applied in practice and how practice feeds back into theory, with mutual benefits. Bilinguals are studied in action, when they interact with other bilinguals or monolinguals, when they recall witnessed events in real life and in the lab and when they translate and interpret for the benefit of monolinguals. This interdisciplinary take on bilingualism in action will lead to new research on bilingualism itself, and to applications in forensic linguistics and translation studies.Trade Review'In conclusion, Bilingualism in Action convincingly argues for the need for more granular, fine-tuned research that ties together sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic variables so as to understand the 'why' behind individual differences of bilingual processing and production outcomes. Indeed, this book made me ruminate on my own bilingual experience, my current usage tendencies, and the ways in which I convey typological differences when teaching my second language to Anglophone students. This text would greatly benefit scholars who wish to subvert their field's empirical norms and embrace the interdisciplinary nature of such a unified approach. Finally, this book would be an excellent addition to any graduate syllabus on bilingualism and would serve any graduate student seeking direction on her next research topic.' Rachel B. Poulin, The LINGUIST ListTable of Contents1. Introduction to the domain of applied bilingual studies; 2. Bilingualism research: what we know and what we need to know; 3. Introducing CASP for Bilingualism; 4. Action time: CASP for bilingualism at work; 5. Bilingual cognition: language, memory and judgment; 6. Bilinguals in action as language professionals: specialised interpreting and translating; 7. Conclusions and future directions.
£28.12
Cambridge University Press Purrieties of Language
Book SynopsisAfter conquering the Internet, cats are now taking on linguistics! Since the advent of social media, cats have become a topic central to online communication, and the multitude of cat-related accounts now online has made this a world-wide phenomenon. Through cat-inspired varieties of language, we have developed a genre of cat-inspired vocabulary. And on our special social media accounts for our cats, we take on their identities, as we post, write, talk, and chat - as our feline friends. This innovative book provides linguistic analyses of the cyber ''Cativerse'', exploring online language variation, and explaining key linguistic concepts all through the lens of cat-related communication. Each chapter explores a different sociolinguistic phenomena, drawing on fun and engaging examples including memes, hashtags, captions and ''LOLcats'', from platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Innovative yet accessible, it is catnip for all ''hoomans'' interested in how language is used online.Table of Contents1. The cativerse; 2. The feline territory of language; 3. Meowlogisms; 4. Da kittehz; 5. Virtual furever homes; 6. Multimeowdality; 7. Meow and more; 8. Going on pawtrol; 9. Linguistic scratching posts; 10. #StatsWithCats; 11. Cattitude and Purrception.
£47.50
Cambridge University Press Pippa and Pop Level 1 Activity Book British
Book SynopsisPeep inside Dan and Kim''s family bookshop and discover the marvellous miniature world of their toy mice, Pippa and Pop! Stimulate the imagination and foster a love of stories, songs and rhymes, helping very young learners to acquire early life competencies. There''s a gradual introduction to numeracy, letters and sounds, exciting projects, cross-curricular lessons and a focus on values too. Transform the classroom and the home into a digital learning environment using the Digital Pack for Teachers and the Pupil Digital Packs on Cambridge One, accessible from any device.
£18.57
Pearson Education Limited Little Brown Handbook The Global Edition
Book Synopsis H. Ramsey Fowler served from 1980-1999 as dean of University College at The University of Memphis and from 1968-1980 as a faculty member in the English Department. From 1970-1978 he directed the freshman and sophomore English program and from 1978-1980, The Greater Memphis Writing Project, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Currently, he directs the Master of Liberal Arts program and the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at St. Edward's University and teaches in both these programs. In addition, he is joint and was the original author of The Little, Brown Handbook. Jane E. Aaron has taught writing at New York University and several other schools. She is the author of eight successful and long-lived composition textbooks, including The Little, Brown Handbook and The Little, Brown Compact Handbook. Michael Greer teaches writing, editing, and publishing in the Department of RhTable of ContentsI. The Process of Writing Assessing the Writing Situation 1.1 How Writing Happens 1.2 The Writing Situation 1.3 Audience 1.4 Purpose 1.5 Subject 1.6 Genre and Medium Discovering and Shaping Ideas 2.1 Invention 2.2 Thesis 2.3 Organization Sample Informative Essay Drafting, Revising, and Editing 3.1 First Draft Sample First Draft 3.2 Revising 3.3 Peer Review 3.4 Sample Revision Sample Revised Draft 3.5 Editing 3.6 Final Draft Sample Final Draft Writing and Revising Paragraphs 4.1 Flow 4.2 Unity 4.3 Coherence 4.4 Development 4.5 Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions Presenting Writing 5.1 Academic Writing 5.2 Visuals and Media 5.3 Writing Online Sample Literacy Narrative Blog Post 5.4 Oral Presentations Sample Presentation Slides 5.5 Portfolios II. Reading and Writing in and out of College Writing in Academic Situations 6.1 Purpose and Audience 6.2 Genre 6.3 Writing with Sources 6.4 Academic Language 6.5 Communication in Academic Settings Critical Reading and Writing 7.1 Critical Thinking 7.2 Techniques of Critical Reading 7.3 Summarizing 7.4 Critical Response 7.5 Visual Analysis 7.6 Writing a Critical Analysis 7.7 Sample Critical Responses Sample Critical Analysis of a Text Sample Critical Analysis of a Visual Reading Arguments Critically 8.1 The Elements of Argument 8.2 Claims 8.3 Evidence 8.4 Reliability 8.5 Assumptions 8.6 Language and Tone 8.7 Fallacies 8.8 Visual Arguments Writing an Argument 9.1 Subject 9.2 Thesis, Purpose, and Audience 9.3 Reasoning 9.4 Evidence 9.5 Engaging Readers 9.6 Organizing and Revising 9.7 Sample Argument Sample Proposal Argument Taking Essay Exams 10.1 Preparing 10.2 Planning 10.3 Writing Sample Essay Exam Answer Public Writing 11.1 Social Media 11.2 Letters and Memos Sample Business Letter Sample Memo 11.3 Job Applications Sample Job Application Letter Sample Résumés 11.4 Reports and Proposals Sample Report and Proposal 11.5 Community Service Sample Social-Media Post III. Grammatical Sentences Understanding Sentence Grammar 12.1 Sentence Basics 12.2 Sentence Patterns 12.3 Single-Word Modifiers 12.4 Word Groups 12.5 Compound Constructions 12.6 Inverted Order 12.7 Sentence Types Case of Nouns and Pronouns 13.1 Subjective, Objective, and Possessive Cases 13.2 Compound Subjects and Objects 13.3 Common Questions about Case Verbs 14.1 Verb Forms 14.2 Easily Confused Verb Forms 14.3 Verb Endings 14.4 Helping Verbs 14.5 Verbs with Gerunds and Infinitives 14.6 Verbs with Particles 14.7 Verb Tenses 14.8 Sequence of Tenses 14.9 Subjunctive Mood 14.10 Active and Passive Voice Agreement 15.1 Subject-Verb Agreement 15.2 Unusual Word Order 15.3 Subjects Joined by Conjunctions 15.4 Indefinite and Relative Pronouns 15.5 Collective and Plural Nouns 15.6 Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Adjectives and Adverbs 16.1 Functions of Adjectives and Adverbs 16.2 Comparative and Superlative Forms 16.3 Double Negatives 16.4 Nouns as Modifiers 16.5 Determiners IV. Clear Sentences Sentence Fragments 17.1 Identifying Fragments 17.2 Correcting Fragments 17.3 Common Types of Fragments 17.4 Acceptable Fragments Comma Splices and Fused Sentences 18.1 Identifying Comma Splices and Fused Sentences 18.2 Correcting Comma Splices and Fused Sentences Pronoun Reference 19.1 Clear Reference 19.2 Close Reference 19.3 Specific Reference 19.4 Appropriate You, Who, Which, and That Shifts 20.1 Types of Shifts 20.2 Person and Number 20.3 Tense and Mood 20.4 Subject and Voice 20.5 Direct and Indirect Quotations and Questions Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers 21.1 Clear Placement 21.2 Limiting Modifiers 21.3 Squinting Modifiers 21.4 Separated Subjects, Verbs, and Objects 21.5 Separated Infinitives and Verb Phrases 21.6 Position of Adverbs 21.7 Order of Adjectives 21.8 Dangling Modifiers Mixed and Incomplete Sentences 22.1 Mixed Grammar 22.2 Mixed Meaning 22.3 Incomplete Compounds 22.4 Incomplete Comparisons 22.5 Careless Omissions V. Effective Sentences Emphasizing Ideas 23.1 Subjects and Verbs 23.2 Subject Beginnings and Endings 23.3 Parallel Elements 23.4 Repetition and Separation 23.5 Conciseness Using Coordination and Subordination 24.1 Coordination 24.2 Subordination 24.3 Connecting Words Using Parallelism 25.1 Understanding Parallelism 25.2 Equal Elements 25.3 Coherence Achieving Variety 26.1 Sentence Length and Structure 26.2 Sentence Beginnings 26.3 Word Order VI. Punctuation Chart: Commas, Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Parentheses End Punctuation 27.1 Period 27.2 Question Mark 27.3 Exclamation Point The Comma 28.1 Uses of the Comma 28.2 Main Clauses Linked by Conjunctions 28.3 Introductory Elements 28.4 Nonessential Elements 28.5 Series and Coordinate Adjectives 28.6 Quotations and Other Conventional Uses 28.7 Unnecessary Commas The Semicolon 29.1 Main Clauses without Coordinating Conjunctions 29.2 Main Clauses with Transitional Words 29.3 Main Clauses That Are Long or Contain Commas 29.4 Items in a Series 29.5 Unnecessary Semicolons The Apostrophe 30.1 Possession 30.2 Contractions and Abbreviations Quotation Marks 31.1 Direct Quotations 31.2 Titles of Works 31.3 Words Used in a Special Sense 31.4 With Other Punctuation Other Punctuation Marks 32.1 Colon 32.2 Dash 32.3 Parentheses 32.4 Brackets 32.5 Ellipsis Mark 32.6 Slash VII. Mechanics Capitals 33.1 Conventions 33.2 First Word of Sentence 33.3 Titles and Subtitles 33.4 Proper Nouns and Proper Adjectives Italics or Underlining 34.1 Titles of Works 34.2 Foreign Words and for Emphasis Abbreviations 35.1 Abbreviations in Nontechnical Writing 35.2 Misuses of Abbreviations Numbers 36.1 Numerals and Words 36.2 Dates and Addresses VIII. Effective Words Using Appropriate Language 37.1 Standard English 37.2 Texting and Electronic Shortcuts 37.3 Slang, Colloquialisms, Regionalisms, and Jargon 37.4 Indirect or Pretentious Writing 37.5 Sexist and Biased Language Using Exact Language 38.1 Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Spelling Checker 38.2 Denotation and Connotation 38.3 Abstract and Concrete Words 38.4 Idioms 38.5 Figurative Language 38.6 Trite Expressions Writing Concisely 39.1 Achieving Conciseness 39.2 Subjects and Verbs 39.3 Empty Words and Phrases 39.4 Unnecessary Repetition 39.5 Other Strategies Spelling and the Hyphen 40.1 Common Spelling Problems 40.2 Spelling Rules 40.3 Spelling Skills 40.4 Hyphenating Words IX. Research Writing Planning a Research Project 41.1 The Process of Research Writing 41.2 Research Questions 41.3 Research Strategies 41.4 Working Bibliographies Sample Annotated Bibliography Entry Finding Sources 42.1 Search Strategies 42.2 Reference Works 42.3 Books and Periodicals 42.4 Web Search Strategies 42.5 Social Media 42.6 Government Publications 42.7 Visuals and Media 42.8 Primary Research Working with Sources 43.1 Interacting with Sources Sample Annotated Source 43.2 Evaluating Sources 43.3 Synthesizing Sources 43.4 Summary, Paraphrase, and Quotation 43.5 Integrating Sources Avoiding Plagiarism 44.1 Defining Plagiarism 44.2 Information You Do Not Need to Cite 44.3 Information You Must Cite 44.4 Documenting Sources 44.5 Copyright and Permissions Writing the Paper 45.1 Developing a Thesis 45.2 Organizing Your Ideas 45.3 Drafting a Research Paper 45.4 Revising and Editing 45.5 Preparing a Final Draft Using MLA Documentation and Format 46.1 In-text Citations 46.2 List of Works Cited 46.3 MLA Paper Format Two Research Papers in MLA Style 47.1 Sample Research Paper in MLA Style “The Dream of Sustainable Agriculture” 47.2 Sample Literary Research Paper in MLA Style “Intersecting Race and Gender in Angelia Weld Grimké's Rachel” X. Writing in the Academic Disciplines Reading and Writing about Literature 48.1 The Methods of Literary Analysis 48.2 Writing Assignments in Literature 48.3 The Tools and Language of Literary Analysis 48.4 Citing Sources When Writing about Literature 48.5 Writing a Literary Analysis Sample Literary Analysis Writing in Other Humanities 49.1 Methods and Evidence 49.2 Common Writing Assignments 49.3 Tools and Language 49.4 Documenting Sources 49.5 Paper Format Writing in the Social Sciences 50.1 Common Genres in the Social Sciences 50.2 Research Conventions in the Social Sciences 50.3 In-text Citations in APA Style 50.4 References in APA Style 50.5 Research Paper Format in APA Style 50.6 Sample Research Paper in APA Style “Perceptions of Mental Illness on College Campuses” Writing in the Natural and Applied Sciences 51.1 Methods and Evidence 51.2 Common Writing Assignments 51.3 Tools and Language 51.4 CSE Style 51.5 Paper Format 51.6 Sample Paper “Caterpillar Defense Mechanisms”
£66.99
Macmillan Learning Bedford Glossary of Critical Literary Terms
Book Synopsis
£999.99
Macmillan Learning EasyWriter
Book Synopsis
£45.72
WW Norton & Co Appropriate
Book SynopsisA timely, nuanced work that dissects the thorny debate around cultural appropriation and the literary imagination.Trade Review"Questions of cultural appropriation often crystallize most acutely in works of literature, from William Styron to Jeanine Cummins. Rekdal, a writing teacher, parses the issue to ask who is “allowed” to write what, and in what contexts." -- New & Noteworthy - The New York Times"Creative writing professor Paisley Rekdal tackles the definition of cultural appropriation and how it fits into our current political climate in her collection of essays, structured as a series of letters to an imagined student. Rekdal picks apart the hotly debated topic of who gets to tell what story as she examines the evolution of cultural appropriation as it pertains to literature. In her scrutinization of authorship, Rekdal points to bigger questions surrounding whiteness, identity and empathy." -- 14 New Books You Should Read in February - Time"[Rekdal] speaks without condescension to young, ethically conscious writers, and with an awareness that anti-racism is necessarily a constant, ever-shifting struggle; those who presume to have all the answers have got the question wrong." -- Bad Form Magazine
£12.34
WW Norton & Co Abuela Dont Forget Me
Book SynopsisRex Ogle's companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humour, heartbreak and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother's legacy
£13.49
Palgrave Macmillan Corporate Governance
Book SynopsisCorporate Governance is a text which considers the problems surrounding governance and proposes solutions to help restore investor confidence in the corporate world.Table of ContentsIntroduction PART I: THE FUNCTION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Governance Defined The Unique Structure of Corporations Accountability and the Need for Corporate Governance Elements of Governance Corporate Accountability The Role of Board Directors and Executive Management The Role of Financial Control, Risk Management and Internal Audit The Role of Legal Counsel External Accountability The Role of Regulators The Role of Rating Agencies The Role of External Auditors Protecting Internal and External Stakeholders Employees and Retirees Shareholders Creditors PART II: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PROBLEMS: COMMON FAILURES IN THE GOVERNANCE PROCESS Failure of Board Directors and Executive Management Failure of Internal Controls Failure of Corporate Policies Failure of External Controls The Impact of Governance Problems on Corporate Operations Reputational Damage Early Financial Problems Growing Financial Distress Studies in Flawed Governance Governance Problems in Practice PART III: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REFORMS Strengthening the Governance Process Internal Reforms External Reforms Improving Corporate Ethics Defining and Enforcing Ethical Corporate Behaviour Aligning Internal and External Stakeholder Interests in Practice Summary and Conclusions The Future of Corporate Governance References and Index
£42.74
