Dictionaries, Reference & Language Books
HarperCollins Publishers Grammar
Book SynopsisHundreds of exercises to get you to the next levelCollins Work on your Grammar Advanced (C1) is a new practice book that covers the key grammar points needed by learners of English at Advanced level (CEF level C1).This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English grammar. Each of the 30 units presents a different area of grammar using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English.The grammar covered in Collins Work on your Grammar Advanced (C1) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our language experts. As a result, this book provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of language usage in context. A carefully structured layout makes sure the language is always clear and the book is easy to navigate. Collins Work on your Grammar AdvTrade Review.
£9.49
Cengage Learning, Inc 21st Century Communication 1 Listening Speaking
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£36.10
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd Spanish-English, English Spanish Pocket
Book SynopsisThe Spanish-English, English-Spanish Pocket Dictionary, in a new edition, is fully up-to-date and clearly presented. Particularly useful for quick reference when travelling for students of language, business purposes and visitors.
£5.62
HarperCollins Publishers Carb Counter
Book SynopsisThis companion to the Gem Calorie Counter is a handy portable guide to carbohydates in everyday foods. Clearly laid-out tables give details of net carbohydrates per portion (slice, biscuit, apple) making it quick and simple to use. Reducing carbohydrates and following a high protein diet has become a popular and effective way of losing weight and keeping those extra pounds off. The key to following such a diet is to control your carbohydrate intake. In addition to the net carb contents of everyday foods this guide gives calories, protein, and fat. Information is given per portion rather than 100g, meaning that there is less working out involved. Boredom is often the downfall of the carb counter, so a section is included which gives suggestions for different meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.Trade Review.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Spanish School Gem Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe favourite mini school dictionary for KS3 and GCSE Spanish, fully updated with new approved word lists for GCSE.This small and portable Collins Spanish School Dictionary is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed specifically for secondary school students at Key Stage 3and GCSE, it is ideal for use in the classroom, at home and for exams.Contains all the words and phrases students will need, with key curriculum words highlighted, all essential phrases covered, and thousands of examples to show how Spanish is really used.Clear layout and alphabet tabs down the side of each page lead the students to the information they need quickly and without fuss. All main translations are underlined to help users go straight to the answer they are looking for.Includes language tips and culture notes throughout.Soy, eres, es Spanish verbs made easy! Each verb on the Spanish side of the dictionary is cross-referred to a comprehensive 94-page verb guide, with full conjugations and example phrases showing the verb used in context.Also available:French School Gem Dictionary (9780008718305)German School Gem Dictionary (9780008718329)
£6.23
Oxford University Press Linguistics
Book SynopsisLinguistics falls in the gap between arts and science, on the edges of which the most fascinating discoveries and the most important problems are found. Rather than following the conventional organization of many contemporary introductions to the subject, the author of this stimulating guide begins his discussion with the oldest, ''arts'' end of the subject and moves chronologically through to the newest research - the ''science'' aspects. A series of short thematic chapters look in turn at such areas as the prehistory of languages and their common origins, language and evolution, language in time and space (the nature of change inherent in language), grammars and dictionaries (how systematic is language?), and phonetics. Explication of the newest discoveries pertaining to language in the brain completes the coverage of all major aspects of linguistics from a refreshing and insightful angle. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of ContentsFURTHER READING; INDEX
£9.49
The University of Chicago Press Metaphors We Live By
Book SynopsisGeorge Lakoff and Mark Johnson suggest that basic metaphors used in everyday speech not only affect the way we communicate ideas, but actually structure our perceptions and understandings from the beginning.
£15.20
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Schaums Outline of Italian Grammar 4th Edition
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time?Fortunately, there's Schaum's. This all-in-one-package includes more than 350 exercises with answers to sharpen your Italian grammar skills. Plus, you will have access to 2.5 hours of downloadable audio files for additional practice--it's just like having your own virtual tutor! You'll find everything you need to build confidence, skills, and knowledge for the highest score possible.More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. Helpful tables and illustrations increasTable of ContentsDedication PREFACE CONTENTS Chapter 1 THE PRONUNCIATION OF ITALIAN The Italian Alphabet and Its Sounds Sounding out the Alphabet. Vowels. Single and double consonants. Stress (accento tonico) and accent marks. Diphthongs and triphthongs. Hiatus. Syllabication. Punctuation and Orthographic Marks. Chapter 2 NOUNS AND ARTICLES Nouns Nouns ending in -o and -a. Plural forms. Nouns ending in -e. Nouns referring to human beings. Nouns referring to things. Feminine nouns. Forming the plural. Masculine nouns ending in -a. Feminine nouns ending in -o. Plural of nouns ending in -ca and -ga. Plural of masculine nouns ending in -co and -go. Plural of masculine nouns ending in -io. Nouns with two plurals (feminine and masculine) and two meanings. Masculine nouns with feminine plurals. Plural of feminine nouns ending in -cia and -gia. Plural of nouns ending in a stressed vowel. Plural of monosyllabic nouns. Irregular plural nouns. Masculine and feminine endings of the same noun. Foreign nouns. Compound nouns. Diminutives, augmentatives, and pejoratives. The Definite Article With general and abstract nouns. With titles. With languages. With continents, countries, islands, regions, and cities. With nouns denoting family members preceded by possessive adjectives. With days of the week. With prepositions and contractions. Articulated prepositions. Feminine singular plural forms. Masculine plural forms. Feminine plural forms. The Indefinite Article Special uses of the indefinite article. The Partitive The partitive versus the definite article. Exception to the rule for using the partitive. After expressions of quantity with di. Chapter 3 ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS Adjectives Ending in -o Adjectives Ending in -e Adjectives of Nationality Adjectives Ending in -co, -ca, -go, -ga Adjectives Ending in -cio, -cia, -gio, -gia Irregular Adjectives of Color Adjectives with Shortened Forms Bello, Grande, Santo, Buono, and Nessuno. Titles Ending in -e Formation of Nouns from Adjectives Possessive Adjectives With nouns denoting family members or relatives. Demonstrative Adjectives Expressions Che! and Quanto! Formation of Adverbs Chapter 4 COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES Comparatives Comparative of equality with adjectives. Comparative of equality with nouns. Comparative of inequality. Relative Superlative of Adjectives Absolute Superlative of Adjectives and Adverbs Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives of Adverbs Chapter 5 NUMBERS, DATES, AND TIME Numbers Cardinal numbers. Special use of Duecento, Trecento, etc. Ordinal numbers. Ordinal numbers with titles. Fractions. Dates Days of the week. Months of the year. Seasons of the year. Time Colloquial time. Official time. Chapter 6 VERBS Moods and Tenses Simple Tenses Formal versus familiar forms. Subject pronouns. Present Indicative Tense (Presente Indicativo) Regular first-conjugation verbs. Verbs in -ciare, -glare, -chiare, -ghiare. Verbs in -care and -gare. Regular second-conjugation verbs. Verbs ending in -cere. Regular third-conjugation verbs. Third-conjugation vote with -isc. Irregular verbs. Irregular verbs with -co. Verbs with -go. Verbs with -io. Other verbs with a vowel change in the root. Modal Verbs (Verbi Modali): Dovere, Potere, Volere Avere and Essere Special use of the Present Indicative and the Preposition da Imperfect Indicative Tense (Imperfetto Indicativo) Regular -are verbs. Regular -ere verbs. Regular -ire verbs. Irregular verbs. Trarre. Essere. Uses of the imperfect indicative tense. Special use of the imperfect indicative with preposition da. Preterite Tense (Passato Remoto) Regular -are verbs. Regular -ere verbs. Regular -ire verbs. Irregular verbs in the preterite. Avere and Essere. Uses of the preterite. Differences between preterite and imperfect indicative. Two actions in one sentence. Future Tense (Futuro) Regular -are verbs. Regular -ere verbs. Regular -ire verbs. Irregular verbs. Special uses of the future. Conditional Tense (Condizionale) First-conjugation (-are) verbs. Second- and third-conjugation (-ere and -ire) verbs. Present Perfect or Conversational Past Tense (Passato Prossimo) Irregular past participles. Passato prossimo of verbs conjugated with essere. Past participles conjugated with essere. Passato prossimo of modal verbs. Passato prossimo of reflexive verbs. Uses of the passato prossimo. Differences between the passato prossimo and the imperfect indicative. Uses of the present perfect (passato prossimo) and preterite (passato remoto). Pluperfect Indicative Tense (Trapassato Prossimo) Verbs using avere. Verbs using essere. Preterite Perfect Tense (Trapassato Remoto) Future Perfect Tense (Futuro Anteriore) Conditional Perfect Tense (Condizionale Passato) Subjunctive (Congiuntivo) Formation of the present subjunctive. Regular verbs. Irregular verbs. Uses of the present subjunctive. Present subjunctive in relative clauses. Replacing the present subjunctive with an infinitive construction. Present Perfect Subjunctive (Congiuntivo Passato) Imperfect Subjunctive (Congiuntivo Imperfetto) Formation of the imperfect subjunctive. Uses of the imperfect subjunctive. Pluperfect Subjunctive (Congiuntivo Trapassato) Se clauses. Imperative (Imperativo) Formal commands. Familiar commands. First-person commands. Gerund (Gerundio) Past gerund. Progressive Tenses (Forma Durativa) Present progressive. Imperfect progressive. Future of probability. Imperfect subjunctive. Reflexive Verbs (Verbi Riflessivi) Compound tenses. Reciprocal reflexive. Reflexive versus non-reflexive. Uses of the Infinitive (Infinito) The infinitive after prepositions. The infinitive as a noun. The infinitive as an indirect command. The infinitive after lasciare, vedere, and sentire. Fare in causative constructions. Passive Voice (Voce Passiva) Passive voice with si. Chapter 7 NEGATIVE WORDS AND CONSTRUCTIONS Making a Sentence Negative Common Negative Expressions Negation of Compound Tenses Negative Infinitive Construction Chapter 8 INTERROGATIVE WORDS AND CONSTRUCTIONS Forming Questions in Italian Interrogative Adverbs and Adverbial Expressions Interrogative Pronouns che, chi Interrogative Pronouns quạle, quạli Interrogative Adjectives quale (-i), quạnto (-a, -i, -e) Chapter 9 PRONOUNS (PRONOMI) Subject Pronouns Singular forms. Plural forms. Use of omission of subject pronouns. Direct Object Pronouns: lo (l’), la (l’), li, le Formal You: La, Li, Le Special use of the pronoun lo. Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns: mi, ti, ci, vi Personal direct object pronouns in emphatic position. Indirect Object Pronouns: gli, le, loro Formal Indirect Object Pronouns: Le, Loro Ci as an adverb of place. Special meanings with ci. The Pronoun ne Double object pronouns. Position of object pronouns. Special verbs with indirect objects. Reflexive Pronouns Disjunctive pronouns Disjunctive pronouns after comparatives. Indefinite Adjectives and Pronouns Indefinite adjectives and pronouns in the singular. Indefinite adjectives in the plural. Possessive Pronouns Demonstrative Pronouns Quẹsto and quẹllo. Relative Pronouns Che. Cụi. Il quạle, la quạle, i quạli, le quạli. Chi (colụi che, colḍi che, coloro che). Quẹllo che, quẹl che, ciò che. Special use of cụi. Ecco with Pronouns Chapter 10 PREPOSITIONS (PREPOSIZIO.NI) A, in, da, di. Definite articles with prepositions: contractions. A and di before an infinitive. Verbs followed directly by an infinitive. Chapter 11 SPECIAL USES OF CERTAIN VERBS Expressions with avere Special Uses of dovere, potere, sapere, and volere Dovere. Potere. Sapere. Volere. Expressions with fare Giocare, suonare. Pensare a, pensare di. Servire, servirsi da, servirsi di. Tornare, restituịre, riportare. VERB CHARTS ANSWERS GLOSSARIES: Italian-English English-Italian INDEX COMPANION AUDIO RECORDING
£16.19
Penguin Books Ltd A Christmas Cornucopia
Book SynopsisBY THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHORThe perfect gift for anyone who has ever wondered about the unpredictable origins and etymologies of our Christmas customs! For something that happens every year of our lives, we really don''t know much about Christmas. We don''t know that the date we celebrate was chosen by a madman, or that Christmas, etymologically speaking, means Go away, Christ. We''re oblivious to the fact that the advent calendar was actually invented by a Munich housewife to stop her children pestering her for a Christmas countdown. And we would never have guessed that the invention of crackers was merely a way of popularising sweet wrappers. Luckily, like a gift from Santa himself, Mark Forsyth is here to unwrap this fundamentally funny gallimaufry of traditions and oddities, making it all finally make sense - in his wonderfully entertaining wordy way.''Witty and revelatory. Blooming brilliant'' Raymond Briggs ''Everything we ever thought about Christmas is wrong! Great stuff'' Matthew ParrisTrade ReviewWitty and revelatory. Blooming brilliant -- Raymond BriggsEverything we ever thought about Christmas is wrong! Great stuff -- Matthew ParrisMark imparts knowledge about Christmas traditions from the essential to the (very) abstruse in wry and sardonic style. An effortless and enjoyable way to learn more about this fulcrum of our calendar -- Paul Smiddy, Former Head of pan-European retail research, HSBCMark Forsyth wears his considerable knowledge lightly. He also writes beautifully -- David Marsh, on 'The Elements of Eloquence' * Guardian *This year's must-have stocking filler ... the essential addition to the library in the smallest room is Mark Forsyth's The Etymologicon. -- Ian Samson * Guardian *With his casual elegance and melodious voice, Mark Forsyth has an anachronistic charm totally at odds with the 21st century (The Horologicon) * Sunday Times South Africa *[The Etymologicon is] a perfect bit of stocking filler for the bookish member of the family, or just a cracking all-year-round-read. Highly recommended. * The Spectator *As good as promised - could have been thrice as long -- Ben Schott, on 'The Elements of Eloquence'
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Maths Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted dictionaries and thesauruses for school use.Level: KS2Subject: MathsThis colourfully illustrated maths dictionary for children offers amazing support for the primary maths curriculum. Simple definitions of key maths terms are linked to full times table charts, weight measurements, and geometry. All of the maths concepts are clearly laid out and illustrated, making this primary maths dictionary a fun and easy way for pupils to learn maths at Key Stage 2 and beyond!Contains full coverage of the curriculum maths terminologyGives concise explanations of the key maths terms that pupils needMakes clear links to show how maths is used in real-life contextsIncorporates fun illustrations and colourful diagrams to help with understandingUses alphabetical presentation for easy accessIncludes helpful supplements such as times tables, weight measurements and geometry
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 4 Alice in Wonderland ELT
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 Alice in Wonderland, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A2 Flyers tests. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.Alice felt very, very tired. She followed the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole, and met a caterpillar, and the Queen of Hearts!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.
£5.99
Oxford University Press Oxford Modern English Grammar
Book SynopsisOxford's new and definitive guide to grammar is written by a leading expert in the field and covers both British and American English. Its impressive coverage ranges from the very basic to the most complex aspects of grammar, all of which are explained clearly. An authoritative and engaging guide to what grammar is and how it can be used.Table of ContentsPART I: THE BASICS; PART II: FORM AND FUNCTION; PART III: PHRASE AND CLAUSE PATTERNS; PART IV: GRAMMAR AND MEANING; APPENDIX 1: ENGLISH IRREGULAR VERBS; APPENDIX 2: THE STRUCTURE OF THE ICE-GB CORPUS; NOTES AND FURTHER READING; REFERENCES; INDEX
£20.69
Oxford University Press Oxford Portuguese Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe most accurate English-Portuguese / Portuguese-English dictionary ever published, based on real modern evidence of both English and Portuguese and containing over 520,000 words, phrases, and translations.
£45.00
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin History of Europe xvi
Book SynopsisComprehensive in its scope and brilliantly readable, this is a superb follow-up to the author's bestselling Penguin History of the World. Beginning with prehistory and the early civilizations of the Aegean, The Penguin History of Europe traces the development of European identity in its many guises, through the age of Christendom, the Middle Ages, early Modern history and the old European order.Table of ContentsBook 1 Heritages; Bedrock; Ancient Greece; the making of the Roman world; Imperial Rome and world history. Part 2 Christendom: re-definition; the reshaping of the West; Medieval societies; frontiers and neighbours; the civilization of the Middle Ages; new prospects in the East. Book 3 The launching of modern history 1500-1800: a new age; society and belief; the political organizations of Western Europe; the Ancient regime; the world's new shape. Book 4 The European age: new politics; the world's new rich; a new sort of civilization; a new European order; world hegemony; international order and disorder. Book 5 Europe's 20th century - the era of the European civil war: pressures and strains; the breakdowns of international order; European revolution; crumbling foundations; the last years of the European illusion. Book 6 Europe in the Cold War and after: Europe in the aftermath of war; Europe and global Cold War; the end of the European post-war order; the end of the European post-war order; a new order in the making?
£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers The Invisible Gorilla And Other Ways Our
Book SynopsisIf a gorilla walked out into the middle of a basketball pitch, you'd notice it. Wouldn't you? If a serious violent crime took place just next to you, you'd remember it, right? The Invisible Gorilla is a fascinating look at the unbelievable, yet routine tricks that your brain plays on you.In an award-winning and groundbreaking study, psychologists Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons asked volunteers to watch a 60-second film of a group of students playing basketball and told them to count the number of passes made. About halfway through, a woman dressed head to toe in a gorilla outfit slowly moved to centre screen, beat her chest at the camera, and casually strolled away. Unbelievably, almost half of the volunteers missed the gorilla.As this astonishing and utterly unique new book demonstrates, exactly the same kind of mental illusion that causes people to miss the gorilla can also explain why many other things, including why:honest eyewitness testimony can convict innocent defendantsTrade Review"Entertaining and illuminating"Dan Ariely, New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational "A riveting romp across the landscape of our psychological misperceptions."Nicholas A. Christakis, Professor, Harvard Medical School "This book will delight all who seek depth and insight into the wonder and complexities of cognition"Jerome Groopman, Recanati Professor, Harvard Medical School "breathtaking and insightful"Richard Wiseman, author of Quirkology "Like its authors, the book is both funny and smart"Joseph T. Hallinan, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Why We Make Mistakes "incredibly engaging…a must-read"Elizabeth Loftus, author of Memory and Eyewitness Testimony "engaging, accurate and packed with real-world examples – some of which made me laugh out loud"Sandra Aamodt, co-author of Welcome To Your Brain "not just witty and engaging, but also insightful"Thomas W. Malone, author of The Future of Work and founder of the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence "The Invisible Gorilla should be required reading by every judge and jury member in our criminal justice system, along with every battlefield commander, corporate CEO, and, well, you and I"Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine and author of Why People Believe Weird Things "Clever, illuminating, by turns shocking and delightful, this book will change a lot of your bad habits and could even save your life"Margaret Heffernan, CEO and author of Women on Top
£10.44
Penguin Putnam Inc The Art of Language Invention
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£16.19
Deltos Communicate in Greek. Book 1: Book with audio
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£41.75
Anness Publishing Practical Encyclopedia of Mosaics
Book SynopsisA how-to guide with mosaic techniques, 60 creative step-by-step projects, and a gallery of inspiration.
£13.50
Anness Publishing The Illustrated Guide to Judaism A Comprehensive
Book SynopsisAn history of Jewish religion and philosophy, its traditions and practices, that is illustrated with over 500 photographs and paintings. It highlights biblical teaching and traces its development across the centuries from earliest and rabbinic times onwards. It also covers teachings about rites of passage including marriage, bar and bat mitzvahs.
£16.19
Workman Publishing Plants from Test Tubes: An Introduction to
Book SynopsisThirty years ago, in vitro propagation was a new technique for producing plants, and Lydiane Kyte’s Plants from Test Tubes became the standard work on the topic.The new fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the many advances in science and technology, including the five accepted sequential stages of micropropagation. Ten new plants have been added. This in turn has greatly expanded the already extensive bibliography. Among the new topics that have been introduced or expanded on are embryo culture for breeding, somaclonal variation, anther culture, somatic embryogenesis, cryopreservation, and genetic engineering. More ornamental plant examples are given and many new illustrations provided, including a chronology of discoveries in micropropagation.
£23.75
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Classical Latin
Book SynopsisOffers a grounding in Latin that combines the traditional grammatical method with the reading approach. This title contains chapters which include various exercises that reinforce the grammar and morphology.Trade ReviewTo all my Latin colleagues: switch to this book! I have taught from half a dozen different Latin texts over the years, and have always wished there was something else I could be using. Finally that something else has arrived! I was pleasantly surprised at its accessibility, liveliness, and clarity. I have used it for two years now at the University of Delaware with great results. It fits extremely well into a two-semester elementary program. Each chapter features clear explanations of a manageable amount of material, with a variety of exercises ranging from simple to difficult, so the instructor can select what to give the students. The most capable students can do more difficult exercises, the average student is challenged but not overwhelmed, and the students with weaker language abilities are able to make it through the language requirement successfully. I have told all my friends in the field to try this book! --Lynn Sawlivich, University of DelawareThese days there are two types of Latin course. One of them is the traditional course and it is into this category that McKeown's book falls. The other is the inductive course, best known from the Cambridge and (less uncompromisingly) the Oxford Latin courses. McKeown's book is an admirable embodiment of the traditional methodology. . . . As could be anticipated from the author of the lively Cabinet of Roman Curiosities (2010), he eases the diet of rote learning and sentences with strong and varied injections of information about the Latin language and Roman life that entertain as much as they stimulate. I cannot think of any other course that comes close to McKeown's in this respect: we have a wonderful melange of poetry, etymology, maxims, facts bizarre and sober, in addition to much else. The book is splendidly produced. Grammar is helpfully laid out; constructions are explained with notable clarity: it is obvious that the material has been constantly redrafted in the course of repeated testing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where McKeown teaches, and it is no doubt a college market for which it will prove best adapted. It could be completed in a (pretty intensive) year. You will not do better than McKeown's book if you want the traditional approach. --James Morwood, [Wadham College], Oxford University, in The Classical ReviewThe publication of McKeown's Classical Latin is very exciting. It is going to be fun to teach from! It is thorough yet not pedantic; it covers all the important material in a logical fashion, and it does not have the silliness that is found in some elementary Latin texts. I am planning to adopt it for Elementary Latin (a year course, in which I think McKeown will fit very nicely) the next time I teach the class. It will be a great improvement over the text I have used for years and years. --Jane Crawford, Professor of Classics, University of Virginia
£36.89
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Beginner Level Thomas the Tank
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
£6.23
Oxford University Press Oxford Spanish Mini Dictionary
Book SynopsisThis is the reissued Oxford Spanish Mini Dictionary - now in an attractive new format.This small dictionary offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. Easy-to-use colour design and a centre section of useful words and expressions listed by topic make this dictionary ideal for travel and quick reference.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION; PRONUNCIATION: SPANISH AND ENGLISH; SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY; PHRASEFINDER; ENGLISH-SPANISH DICTIONARY; NUMBERS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH; IRREGULAR ENGLISH VERBS; SPANISH VERBS
£6.79
Penguin Books Ltd Show and Tell
Book SynopsisDan Roam, the bestselling author of The Back of the Napkin, teaches us how to make extraordinary presentations.We are all natural born presenters. We have ideas to share, voices to share them, and people to share them with. But if we are all capable of giving presentations, why do we find public speaking so hard?Show and Tell provides a simple five-step path to take us from jitters and complexity to confidence and clarity. As presenters, our goal is to educate, entertain, persuade, motivate, and ultimately change our audience. As a top-notch presenter and speaker, Dan Roam has put together a guide full of his tried-and-true visual techniques and the wisdom he has gained from doing award winning presentations like healthcare reform on napkins. Roam''s lively visual style, hand-drawn pictures, and vivid text will help regular people overcome anxiety, carry out a vision, and perform a little magic.Dan Roam is the author of The Back of the Napkin, which was Fast Company''s Best Business Book of the Year and BusinessWeek''s Innovation and Design Book of the Year, and more recently Blah Blah Blah. He is the founder of Digital Roam, Inc., a management consulting company. His clients have included Microsoft, Google, Wal-Mart, Boeing, Lucasfilm, The Gap, and the White House Office of Communications. His health-care analysis was named BusinessWeek''s Best Presentation of 2009. He lives in San Francisco.Trade ReviewRoam's book could revolutionise our world. If everyone reads it, there will be no more snoozing in conference halls or smiling politely at a poor pitch. Armed with this book, future success will be in your hands -- Nick Shanagher * Betterwholesaling.com *
£17.00
OUP Oxford Speak Now 1 Student Book with Online Practice
Book SynopsisSpeak Now is the first conversation course with fully integrated video to help students develop communication skills.
£43.69
Pan Macmillan You Say Potato
Book SynopsisSome people say scohn, while others say schown.He says bath, while she says bahth.You say potayto. I say potahtoAnd--wait a second, no one says potahto. No one's ever said potahto. Have they?From reconstructing Shakespeare's accent to the rise and fall of Received Pronunciation, actor Ben Crystal and his linguist father David travel the world in search of the stories of spoken English.Everyone has an accent, though many of us think we don't. We all have our likes and dislikes about the way other people speak, and everyone has something to say about 'correct' pronunciation. But how did all these accents come about, and why do people feel so strongly about them? Are regional accents dying out as English becomes a global language? And most importantly of all: what went wrong in Birmingham?Witty, authoritative and jam-packed full of fascinati
£9.49
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Story of Writing
Book SynopsisWriting is one of humanity's greatest inventions. Without it there would be no history and no civilization as we know it. But how, when and where did writing evolve? This book discusses the history of decipherment and major writing systems, from cuneiform and Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphs to alphabets and the scripts of China and Japan.Trade Review'The most accessible and informative book available on the major writing systems of the world' - History Today'Excellent … Robinson covers so much ground in such short order that you feel he must have got something wrong or left out something important. He hasn’t' - Bookdealer'Delightful to read … difficult to put down once started' - Communication ArtsTable of ContentsI. How Writing Works 1. Reading the Rosetta Stone • 2. Sound, Symbol and Script • 3. Proto-Writing II. Extinct Writing • 4. Cuneiform • 5. Egyptian Hieroglyphs • 6. Linear B • 7. Mayan Glyphs • 8. Undeciphered Scripts III. Living Writing 9. The First Alphabet • 10. New Alphabets from Old • 11. Chinese Writing • 12. Japanese Writing • 13. From Hieroglyphs to Alphabets – and Back? • Postscript in the New Millennium
£15.29
Princeton University Press Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon Orinoco
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is a really great source not only for all ichthyologists working with fish from the AOG, but also for all interested in the AOG fish fauna. The authors did a big hit while including all genera and giving keys to all of them. It’s worth much more than the price asked for."---Harro Hieronimus, Bulletin of Fish Biology
£37.80
Skyhorse Publishing The Art of Public Speaking
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£9.49
Tuttle Publishing Essential Korean Grammar
Book SynopsisTrade Review"…the best thing is that since it's written by a foreigner, she knows where foreigners normally make mistakes and how difficult it is to learn another completely different language with different sentence structures and expressions that are nonexistent in English." --Jamieliew.com blog"It's written in a very approachable style -- like having someone at the side talk to you and guide you along. Very structured and the book uses a lot of tables, which makes things very clear." --Hangudrama blog
£15.29
Beijing Language & Culture University Press,China New Practical Chinese Reader vol.3 - Textbook
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£23.70
John Murray Press Read and write Urdu script Teach yourself
Book SynopsisMaster Urdu script with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Urdu script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design.Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design: AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book to keep track of your progress.<Table of Contents : Introduction : Units 1-11 Step-by-step introduction to the 35 Urdu characters : Appendix: Numbers, Decimals and fractions, Dates, Days of the week, Months
£15.29
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Beginner Level Thomas the Tank
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
£6.23
Profile Books Ltd How Language Began: The Story of Humanity’s
Book SynopsisIn his groundbreaking new book Daniel Everett seeks answers to questions that have perplexed thinkers from Plato to Chomsky: when and how did language begin? What is it? And what is it for? Daniel Everett confounds the conventional wisdom that language originated with Homo sapiens 150,000 years ago and that we have a 'language instinct'. Drawing on evidence from a wide range of fields, including linguistics, archaeology, biology, anthropology and neuroscience, he shows that our ancient ancestors, Homo erectus, had the biological and mental equipment for speech one and half million years ago, and that their cultural and technological achievements (including building ocean-going boats) make it overwhelmingly likely they spoke some kind of language. How Language Began sheds new light on language and culture and what it means to be human and, as always, Daniel Everett spices his account with incident and anecdote. His book is convincing, arresting and entertaining.Trade ReviewVery few books on the biological and cultural origin of humanity can be ranked as classics. I believe that Daniel Everett's How Language Began will be one of them. -- Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard UniversityHow Language Began occupies a rare literary space that explains complex issues clearly to general readers while being an original contribution to scholarship...the arguments he marshals and insights he provides are impressive...anyone interested in language would gain from reading this book. -- Oliver Kamm * Times *Ambitious...the subject-matter is completely enthralling...Everett is at the very top of his intellectual game. -- Harry Ritchie * Spectator *Important and fascinating -- Adrian Woolfson * Prospect *Everett is skilled at leavening an intellectually challenging treatise with humor ... A worthy book for general readers * Kirkus Reviews *When I first became interested in cultural evolution, cognitive revolutionaries would say that Noam Chomsky had proved that an innate language acquisition device was the key to linguistics. Daniel Everett is a leader of the counterrevolution that is putting culture and cultural evolution back at the center of linguistics, and cognition more generally, where I think it belongs. How Language Began is an accessible account of the case for a culture-centered theory of language. -- Peter Richerson, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of California DavisPraise for Language: The Cultural Tool: 'A book whose importance is almost impossible to overstate. * Sunday Times *Revelatory. There is nothing about humans that is quite as astonishing as language. * Guardian *Impressively modest and reasoned. * Economist *The most important - and provocative - anthropological field work ever undertaken. -- Tom WolfePraise for Don't Sleep, There are Snakes: 'A worldwide bestseller that finds no competition from linguistic researchers. * New Scientist *A remarkable book. It is written with an immediacy even a Piraha might envy, and its conjunction of physical and intellectual adventure is irresistible. * Sunday Times *
£11.69
Thomas Nelson Publishers How to Be a Lady Revised and Expanded
Book SynopsisIn this updated and revised edition, How to be a Lady is a helpful handbook that teaches women and young girls manners, attitude, appropriate dress, and social skills.Despite how different things are today, the principles of good manners remain the same. This resourceful book teaches ladies how to maintain patience and civility.In How to Be a Lady, some of the topics highlighted include: how to properly select clothing and get dressed for any occasion attending a party and hosting a party office manners and etiquette personal hygiene for women cell phone etiquette and how to conduct private conversations How to Be a Lady is a thoughtful gift for birthdays and graduations or for seasonal occasions such as easter baskets, stocking stuffers, and holiday gift giving. This version includes how to communicate, shop, and meet new people through cell phones and computer
£12.59
Cheng & Tsui Company Integrated Chinese Level 1 - Character Workbook
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£32.42
Catapult Craft In The Real World: Rethinking Fiction
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£14.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Greek Beyond GCSE
Book SynopsisGreek Beyond GCSE covers all the linguistic requirements for the OCR AS and A Level in Classical Greek. It aims to bring students to a point where they can tackle original Greek texts with confidence. Although designed as a continuation of Greek to GCSE, it is self-contained and can be used independently. This second edition is brought in line with the current OCR specifications. The first part of the book introduces new constructions accompanied by exercises including the translation of sentences from English to Greek and reading passages(which in the opening chapters are lightly adapted). The next sections provide translation and comprehension passages at both AS and A Level standard, including verse unseens, scansion, and a list of 300 common poetic words (new to this edition). Next come longer unadapted extracts from a range of authors. Finally there is a reference section including a summary of all constructions, a comprehensive grammar, various appendices and a vo
£18.04
Orion Publishing Co Dont Believe A Word
Book Synopsis''Wonderful. You finish the book more alive than ever to the enduring mystery and miracle of that thing that makes us most human'' STEPHEN FRY''Most popular books on language dumb down; Shariatmadari''s smartens things up, and is all the more entertaining for it'' THE SUNDAY TIMES, a Book of the Year''A meaty, rewarding and necessary read'' GUARDIAN''Fascinating and thought-provoking . . . crammed with weird and wonderful facts . . . for anyone who delights in linguistics it''s a richly rewarding read'' MAIL ON SUNDAY - A word''s origin doesn''t tell you what it means today- There are languages that change when your mother-in-law is present- The language you speak could make you more prone to accidents- There''s a special part of the brain that produces swear wordsTaking us on a mind-boggling journey through the science of language, linguist David Shariatmadari uncoverTrade ReviewWonderful. David Shariatmadari wears his deep learning with such an admirable and alluring lightness of touch. He brilliantly swats away the pesky 'language guardian' flies, whose misbegotten pedantries and ignorant persnicketiness are the real threats to living language. You finish the book more alive than ever to the enduring mystery and miracle of that thing that makes us most human, the gift of language that was bestowed upon us so astonishingly recently in evolutionary time and that has made us everything that we are . . . for good or ill -- STEPHEN FRYDavid Shariatmadari translates the often arcane theories of linguistics into a sequence of accessible ideas and theories, making us look afresh at the language we speak and how it structures our intimacies, our thoughts, and our identities. Wry and immensely intelligent, this learned book awakens us to complexities of communication that we too readily ignore, and it does so with both deep scholarship and a light touch -- ANDREW SOLOMONCompletely fascinating and eye-opening. David Shariatmadari is warm, wise and wonderfully steeped in his subject - the perfect guide to the brilliantly strange world of language -- MARINA HYDEA skilful summation of the latest research on how languages emerge, change, convey meaning and influence how we think . . . a meaty, rewarding and necessary read * GUARDIAN *This lucid examination of linguistics entertains as much as it informs . . . above all, this is a generous and enthralling study of the basis of how we communicate -- Alexander Larman * OBSERVER *Fascinating and thought-provoking . . . crammed with weird and wonderful facts. Don't Believe a Word is a serious piece of research, cogently and carefully presented . . . for anyone who delights in linguistics it's a richly rewarding read * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Most popular books on language dumb down; Shariatmadari's smartens things up, and is all the more entertaining for it * THE SUNDAY TIMES, Books of the Year *An illuminating and thought-provoking journey through language -- DEAN BURNETTCome for the myth-busting, stay for the lighthearted introduction to linguistics. David Shariatmadari ably demonstrates that there are plenty of fascinating things to learn about language without indulging in sensationalist headlines. Recommended for both language fans and anyone who enjoys learning about the hidden patterns in everyday life -- GRETCHEN MCCULLOCH, author of BECAUSE INTERNET
£9.99
Papillote Press Resistance Refuge Revival
Book SynopsisWhat happened to the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean in the wake of the European onslaught? All but a few were wiped out. This remarkable book explores the history and culture of those who survived: the Kalinagos of Dominica - from resistance, to refuge and now revival.
£14.39
Kogan Page Ltd DataDriven HR
Book SynopsisBernard Marr is one of the leading voices in Technology and Innovation. A futurist and strategic performance consultant, he has advised many of the world's best-known organizations on their business and data strategies. A frequent keynote speaker, he also writes on the topic of data and analytics for various publications including Forbes and the Huffington Post. Bernard Marr is also the author of Data Strategy (2021) and The Intelligence Revolution (2020) published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"Without a doubt human capability (talent + leadership + organization + HR) increasingly delivers value to all stakeholders. This excellent book provides business and HR leaders the information required to improve decision making. Bernard's insights on analytics and AI will be the keys for progress." * Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan Partner, The RBL Group *"If anyone was going to publish a book about the impact of the latest technology developments such as AI on the field of HR and People Analytics my bets were on Bernard Marr. And you won't be disappointed. The book offers a deep dive into the world of data of every kind, every possible use case, honest overview of technology and important considerations. It has never been more critical to educate ourselves about it." * Maja Luckos, VP, Employee Success, Salesforce *"This book propelled me into a world of possibilities for HR leaders in embracing the 'intelligence revolution' to shape people strategies that add value to their organizations and their people. It's enlightened me to the power of AI-enabled HR and how I might use it, and it's made me want to learn more. This is a must read for all HR leaders." * Linda Sleath, Group HR Director, Topps Tiles Plc. *"Data-Driven HR strikes a nice balance between exploring emerging trends in people analytics while primarily serving as a practical guide to HR professionals at any stage of their data journey. The second edition seamlessly weaves AI into a narrative that's easy to engage with and is packed full of examples that bring the theories to life." * Mark Ferrie, People Analytics Director, Meta *"Data-Driven HR is a terrific overview of the enormous world of people analytics and AI. For people trying to understand this important space, this book shows you the way." * Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company *"Data, analytics and AI provides to elevate HR from its traditional role as a support function to one of a strategic partner creating value for the enterprise, its customers and its employees. There's a well-thumbed copy of the first edition of Data Driven HR on my bookshelf, and in this timely update Marr, one of the most knowledgeable people on the topic, explains how data and AI can enable HR to drive better decision making about people, deliver an enhanced service to employees; and make HR processes more efficient." * David Green, Managing Partner at Insight222, co-author of Excellence in People Analytics, and host of the Digital HR Leaders podcast. *"Bernard Marr has once again delivered an indispensable guide to harnessing the power of data, analytics and AI in HR. This updated edition thoroughly captures the latest innovations shaping human resources while still being accessible for HR professionals at any level. Through compelling examples and clear frameworks, Marr demonstrates how to drive business value through evidence-based talent practices. This is a must-read playbook for any HR leader looking to build capabilities in data-driven decision-making." * Professor Max Blumberg, PhD, University of Leeds *"This is a great guide for HR professionals who are grappling with the transition to becoming data led. It's easy to read, and with real examples and case studies across the employee lifecycle, it's also a pragmatic resource to have in your HR toolkit." * Ashish Sinha Korn Ferry Head of People Analytics, AI & Strategy EMEA Practice Leader *"AI is transforming the world of work and our personal lives. With a people-centric approach, Bernard Marr demystifies data driven AI enabled HR with context, thought provoking insights and examples of AI at the time this book was written. We all have a role to play when it comes to this rapidly evolving space as the output of AI will be a reflection of our culture and values. Staying on top of leading practices, lessons learned, emerging regulations and standards is critical so we can unlock AI's potential and value add to the business, our customers and employees while minimizing risk. This book sets the foundation so we can do just that!" * Terilyn Juarez Monroe, Terilyn Juarez Monroe, Chief People Officer *"Data-Driven HR is an indispensable resource for Career Services professionals looking to equip their students with cutting-edge strategies in today's competitive job market. This comprehensive book offers invaluable insights into recruitment and candidate selection, employer branding, pinpointing the most effective recruitment channels, and harnessing AI-enhanced automation to identify and assess the best candidates for businesses. It's a game-changer for career advisors committed to empowering their students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the evolving world of talent acquisition and HR." * Dr. Amber Wigmore Álvarez, Associate Professor, IE Business School and IE University *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Preface; Section - ONE: Data, Analytics and AI in HR; Chapter - 01: How data and AI are transforming HR; Chapter - 02: How data and AI have come to revolutionise HR; Chapter - 03: The Data, Analytics and AI tools available to HR; Section - TWO: Data-Driven and AI-enabled HR in Practice; Chapter - 04: Better HR insights and decision-making; Chapter - 05: Recruitment and candidate selection; Chapter - 06: Employee Onboarding; Chapter - 07: Performance Monitoring and Management; Chapter - 08: Employee Training and Development; Chapter - 09: Performance monitoring and management; Chapter - 10: Identify the use cases; Chapter - 11: Building skills and aligning culture; Section - THREE: Making data-driven and AI enabled HR happen; Chapter - 12: Identifying the use cases for your organization; Chapter - 13: The future of HR
£31.34
Princeton University Press Judy Chicagoisms
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£12.34
Zaffre The Love Algorithm: The perfect witty romcom, new
Book Synopsis'A superb romcom, with relatable and loveable characters that literally burst from the pages. With laugh-out-loud moments, woven between a heartwarming and hopeful story, it charmed me from the first page'Carmel HarringtonTrue love is only just a swipe away? Right?Iris lives by numbers. The only thing missing from her perfectly calibrated life is a partner - and not for lack of trying. After decades of disappointment, Iris practically has a PhD in online dating. But something still eludes her: that unquantifiable spark.Kim is too busy being the life of the party to look for love. Her terrible dates make great stories for her friends and co-workers, as long as she's not caught by her tyrannical boss, Iris.Connie, Kim's recently widowed mum, is single for the first time since the 1970s. The dating game has changed a lot since her day . . .Sick of being let down, Iris takes matters into her own hands - using her analytical skills to create the first real formula for love. With Kim and Connie on board, they launch Analyzed, a dating app like no other.As Analyzed takes the world by storm, are the three women in over their heads? Is love really just a numbers game?'A laugh on every page, entirely empathetic characters and a warm heart in the middle of the story. I found this book highly entertaining and totally satisfying' Liz NugentPraise for Claudia Carroll:'Brilliantly funny' Sun'An immensely talented writer' Sinéad Moriarty'Brilliant' Bella
£8.54
Penguin Books Ltd On the Edge
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£24.00
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd She Said: Witty Words from Wise Women
Book SynopsisIn it you’ll find writers, artists, politicians, actors, musicians, fashionistas, from Sappho to Beyoncé and Dorothy Parker to Carrie Fisher, all of whom have two things in common: brilliant minds and barbed wits that sting with their precision. Featuring women from as far back as 700 BC and right up to the modern day, the quotations and classic one-liners found here will inspire and delight, whether they are cheeky retorts from the outspoken, sharp reflections from the thoughtful or righteous indignation from the slighted.Trade ReviewBrilliant book * Sunday Mirror S Magazine *
£7.59
Pearson Education iPrimary English Activity Book Year 2
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£17.71
Bloomsbury Information Check Your English Vocabulary for Law
Book SynopsisCheck Your English Vocabulary for Law is a workbook designed to help non-native English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core legal terminology. The workbook includes crosswords, puzzles and word games to test English vocabulary and a combination of self-study exercises and practical speaking activities mean that this book is ideal for both home- and classbased study.
£9.49
Princeton University Press How to Tell a Story
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A lively new translation geared for maximum utility, featuring a short introduction, pithy but invented section titles (“A Brief Note on Bad Plots”) and basic endnotes."---Timothy Farrington, Wall Street Journal"[Freeman’s] smooth translation…[organizes] Aristotle’s arguments with bullet points and section heads. . . . There is pleasure in returning to Aristotle. . . . [his] precepts can fuel your understanding of what writing should be."---Noor Qasim, New York Times Book Review"[The book] presents Aristotle’s brilliant ideas in a more modern guise, and makes them more engaging."---Viktor Zavŕel, Graeco-Latina Bruensia
£14.24
