Dictionaries, Reference & Language Books
Rowman & Littlefield Colombia: A Concise Contemporary History
Book SynopsisMichael J. LaRosa and Germán R. Mejía offer a comprehensive approach to Colombian history in the post-independence era, from about 1810 to the present. This third edition includes vital updates that dive into the historic 2022 presidential election and signing of the Peace Accords with FARC in 2016.This deeply informed and accessible book thematically traces the history of Colombia, moving beyond the common perception of a failed state to explore the rich heritage and dynamism that have characterized Colombia past and present. The book focuses on the factors that have contributed to Colombia’s unification and development and looks at political projects, economic activity, and cultural development that have pushed Colombia forward. Also included are a photo essay, detailed chronology for further study and research, and a chapter dealing with Colombians abroad.Trade ReviewDuring the last decade, Colombia underwent a tectonic transformation, securing a peace deal with Latin America's longest-running insurgent group, electing its first-ever leftist president, and even starring as the backdrop for a record-breaking animated Disney film. The rest of the world is quickly discovering Colombia, and LaRosa and Mejia's third edition of Colombia: A Concise Contemporary History is a peerless companion for scholars, practitioners, and curious minds seeking a greater understanding of the South American nation in all its spellbinding complexity. -- Paul J. Angelo, Director, William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense StudiesTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgmentsForeword by Pamela S. MurrayIntroduction1 Origins PrecedentsThe Crisis of Empire1810: The Development of the JuntasThe First Republic (1811–1816)The Final Battle against AbsolutismColombia: The Second Republic (1819–1830)The End of an Era of Change2 The Colombian NationsColombian Indigenous PopulationThe Afro-Colombian PopulationOther ColombiansDemography and Its NumbersColonizers and Settlers: The Nineteenth CenturyAn Urban Country: The Twentieth Century3 The Dynamics of a Political CommunityCitizenshipRightsThe Democratic Model and PoliticsGovernmentThe Formation of Law4 The Cadence of UnityThe Parties and the NationCommunion in BeliefsA Common MemoryA Single Institutionalism5 ConflictThe Spanish EvacuationPolitical Conflict in the Nineteenth CenturyPanama SeparatesConflict in the Twentieth CenturyLa ViolenciaInsurgency InterventionNarco-violencePlan Colombia, 20006 Colombians Search for Peace The Nature of the Colombian Armed ConflictThe Stages of the WarThe Peace Processes in Historic PerspectiveThe Future7 Economic UnityColonial Colombia ComparedMonopoly and Political Problems in the Eighteenth CenturyCoffeeThe Percolating TwentiesOil and IndustrializationThe National FrontModern TimesPhoto Essay8 A Common SpaceFrom Horse Path to HighwaySteamships and RailwaysAerial Cables and AirplanesMail and Communications SystemsPrint Media9 Cultural DynamismSculpture and PaintingLiteratureTheaterArchitectureMusic10 Daily LifePopular Religious CelebrationsSportsBeauty PageantsRetaking the Colombian Urban CentersRadio, TV, and Soap OperasGastronomy, Colombian StyleUniversity Life in Colombia11 Colombia and the WorldThe Early DaysThe Canal Project1928World War II and Jorge Eliécer GaitánKorea and the Alliance for ProgressPope Paul VI and the Close of the 1960sContadora, Central America, and Colombia’s NeighborsUribe and Bush: Brothers in ArmsEnter Santos12 Colombians AbroadPreliminary Observations on Colombian EmigrationWhy Colombians Leave: A Historic OverviewBienvenidos to QueensThe 1980 Refugee ActThe Special Case of Colombians in VenezuelaRemesas—Sending Money HomeColombians Abroad: Some NamesSome Sustained (and Unfortunate) StereotypesPeace Process and the Great Reverse Migration?13. 2016 and Beyond: ¡Basta Ya!The Elusive PeaceThe PandemicEconomic DataMigratory Processes Trouble on the Streets of ColombiaTourism: The Contemporary TrendConclusionColombian Chronology, 1810–2022Selected BibliographyIndexAbout the Authors
£23.75
Cambridge University Press Business Vocabulary in Use Intermediate Book with
Book SynopsisThe words you need to communicate with confidence in business today. Vocabulary explanations and practice for intermediate (B1 to B2) students and professionals looking to improve their knowledge and use of business English. This book is perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. It helps you to expand your vocabulary with easy to understand explanations and practice exercises, learn business language in context with 66 different topics and skills, and be confident about what you are learning, thanks to Cambridge research into how business English is really spoken and written. Follow-up tasks and an easy to use answer key will help you to study by yourself.
£26.01
Zondervan Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar
Book SynopsisClear. Understandable. Carefully organized. Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar by Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt is the standard textbook for colleges and seminaries. Since its initial publication in 2001 its integrated approach has helped more than 80,000 students learn Biblical Hebrew.The third edition of Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar represents a significant updating and revision of the previous edition with the goal of providing students with the best possible tool for learning Biblical Hebrew.Some of the key features of this resource''s effectiveness: Combines the best of inductive and deductive approaches. Uses actual examples from the Hebrew Old Testament rather than made-up illustrations Emphasizes the structural pattern of the Hebrew language rather than rote memorization, resulting in a simple, enjoyable, and effective learning process Employs colored text that highlights key features of nouns and verbs, allowing easy recognition of new forms Includes appendices of verbal paradigms and diagnostics for fast reference and a complete vocabulary glossary Displays larger font and text size, making reading easier By the time students have worked their way through Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar they will have learned: The Hebrew Alphabet Vocabulary for words occurring 70 times or more in the Hebrew Bible The Hebrew noun system The Hebrew verbal system A robust suite of learning aids is available for purchase to be used alongside the textbook to help students excel in their studies. These include a workbook; video lectures for each chapter featuring the author; flashcards keyed to vocabulary in each chapter; a laminated study sheet with key concepts; audio of the vocabulary for each chapter to aid in acquisition; and a compact guide to help refresh students refresh their memory on language forms, grammar, and word meanings.
£36.00
Anglo-Arabic Graphics Ltd Gateway to Arabic Book 1
Book SynopsisAimed at the beginner who has no prior knowledge of Arabic, this work begins with the first letter of the alphabet, and gradually builds up the learner's skills to a level where he or she would be able to read a passage of vocalised Arabic text. It also includes numerous copying exercises that enable students to develop a clear handwritten style.Table of Contents* Recognition of Arabic letters in their isolate form * Formulation of letters in their written isolate form, with clear arrows to indicate the correct writing direction * The three short vowels: fatha, kasra and damma * The recognition and formulation of letters in their joined forms * Nunation (al-tanween) * The three long vowels (al-madd) * Al-sukun (non-vowelled letter) * Al-shadda (doubled letter) * The sun and moon letters (al-huruf al-shamsiyyah wa'l-qamariyyah), and their associated rules * Al-alif al-maqsura * Al-hamza (glottal stop)
£8.00
Pearson Education Limited Viva Edexcel GCSE Spanish Grammar and Translation
Book SynopsisA dedicated workbook to support and consolidate grammar learning and translation skills for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Spanish.
£11.15
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Film Encyclopedia 7th Edition
Book SynopsisA comprehensive encyclopedia of film. It features more than 8,000 entries on the artistic, technical, and commercial aspects of moviemaking, including: directors, producers, stars, screenwriters, and cinematographers, styles, genres, and schools of filmmaking, motion picture studios and film centers; and film-related organizations and events.Trade Review"Wow! What a book!" -- Katharine Hepburn "Recommended for any reference collection in need of a world view of film." -- Booklist "The best movie reference book, hands down." -- Newsweek
£35.43
Barcharts, Inc Japanese Grammar
Book SynopsisThe essence of beginning and intermediate Japanese.
£8.66
Chronicle Books The Story Oracle: A Creative Writing Inspiration
Book SynopsisA creative twist on divination cards such as tarot and oracle, The Story Oracle offers a deck of 78 unique cards with bright, iconic illustrations and open-ended, multi-meaning readings designed to inspire storytelling. Break writer's block and find inspiration at every turn of the card! Whether you are trying to find a story direction, deepen a character, dig out of a rut, or kick-start a new narrative, these cards will bring creative insight and let your inner storyteller shine through. Just draw a card to determine the next twist in your story (maybe "Follow That Car" or "Misunderstanding"), shape the perfect character arc (such as "Pride," "Guardian," then "Surprise Villain") and much more. A guidebook offers potential readings for each individual card (upright and reverse), as well as card layouts that set up a variety of story conditions.
£16.19
Cambridge University Press Empower UpperintermediateB2 Students Book with
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John Murray Press Short Stories in Danish for Beginners: Read for
Book SynopsisAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Danish."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Danish for Beginners has been written especially for learners from beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you?- Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary- Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently- Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way- Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability- Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding- Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter- Full plot summary- A bilingual word list- Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Danish for Beginners will make learning Danish easy and enjoyable.Trade ReviewAs researchers in language acquisition, we need to study people like you. * Stephen Krashen, Emeritus Professor, University of Southern California *Olly's advice on language learning is the real deal, and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say! * Benny Lewis, Fluent in 3 Months *When we wanted to create a free online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. * Dr Tita Beaven, The Open University *Learning a language is challenging, but it's one of the best things you can do for your brain and your learning skill set... Olly Richards is doing some seriously incredible work to empower more and more people to rise to the challenge. * Jonathan Levi *Olly bridges the gap between theory and practice by helping you to use scientific principles to get real results with your language learning. * Anthony Metivier, Magnetic Memory Method *Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. * Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers *
£10.44
Tuttle Publishing Japanese Picture Dictionary: Learn 1,500 Japanese
Book SynopsisA fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Japanese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Japanese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Japanese script—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Japanese holidays and eating Japanese food.This colorful picture dictionary includes: Hundreds of color photographs 1,500 Japanese words and phrases 40 different topics—from social media and WiFi to paying and counting Example sentences showing how the words are used Companion online audio recordings by native Japanese speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences An introduction to Japanese pronunciation and grammar An index to allow you to quickly look up words Japanese Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages—curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Japan.Trade Review"…I was expecting just pictures and words; not phrases, audio, and some history, too! I'm very impressed…This book would also be good for children and adults learning English, as it can of course be used in 'reverse.'"-- Castle View Academy
£12.59
Edinburgh University Press An Introduction to English Phonetics
Book SynopsisIn the third edition of this bestselling introductory textbook, Richard Ogden presents the concepts, terminology and representations needed for understanding how English is pronounced globally.
£17.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Childrens Writers Artists Yearbook 2025
Book SynopsisForeword by Alice Oseman, creator of the million-copy bestselling Heartstopper books.This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility, so let its wisdom lift you and soar!' Joseph Coelho, Children's LaureateCelebrating its 21st edition, this indispensable Children''s Writers'' & Artists'' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages.Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on: - submitting to agents and publishers - writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats - poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration - self-publishing - copyright, finances and contracts - marketing, prizes and festivals - and much, much more
£22.10
£54.10
Georgetown University Press Al-Kitaab Part One with Website PB (Lingco): A
Book SynopsisAl-Kitaab Part One, Third Edition with Website is the second book in the bestselling Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program. Part One uses an integrated approach to develop skills in formal and colloquial Arabic, including reading, listening, speaking, writing, and cultural knowledge. This comprehensive program is designed for students in the early stages of learning Arabic. The accompanying companion website–included with the book–offers fully integrated exercises to use alongside the text. FEATURES • Three varieties of Arabic—Egyptian, Levantine, and formal Arabic—presented using color-coded words and phrases • Over 400 vocabulary words in three forms of Arabic, side by side • Grammar explanations and activation drills, including discussions about colloquial and formal similarities and differences • Authentic texts that develop reading comprehension skills • Video dialogues and stories from everyday life in Egyptian, formal Arabic, and Levantine to reinforce vocabulary in culturally rich contexts, available on the Publisher’s website • Presents the story of Maha and Khalid in formal Arabic and Egyptian, and Nasreen and Tariq in Levantine • Arabic-English and English-Arabic glossaries, reference charts, and a grammar index For Instructors: Separate print Teacher’s Editions of the Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program are no longer available. Instead, instructors should submit exam and desk copy requests using ISBN 978-1-64712-187-7. Instructors may request an answer key, which contains the answers to exercises found in the textbook, separately.Trade ReviewThere is much to like here. * Al-'Arabiyya, Volume 48 *A practical textbook well suited for Arabic teaching and learning. * MELA Notepad *
£107.52
Assimil French (book only)
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£26.99
Open University Press SPSS Survival Manual A Step by Step Guide to Data
Book SynopsisThe SPSS Survival Manual throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this powerful data analysis software.In her bestselling guide, Julie Pallant takes you through the entire research process, helping you choose the right data analysis technique for your project. This edition has been updated to include up to SPSS version 26. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, Julie discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques. She outlines each technique clearly, with step-by-step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting data output and an example of how to present the results in a report.For both beginners and experienced users in Psychology, Sociology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Education, Business and related disciplines, the SPSS Survival Manual is an essential text. It is illustrated throughout with screen grabs, examples of output andTable of ContentsPrefaceData files and websiteIntroduction and overviewPart One Getting started1 Designing a study2 Preparing a codebook3 Getting to know IBM SPSS StatisticsPart Two Preparing the data file4 Creating a data file and entering data5 Screening and cleaning the dataPart Three Preliminary analyses6 Descriptive statistics7 Using graphs to describe and explore the data8 Manipulating the data9 Checking the reliability of a scale10 Choosing the right statisticPart Four Statistical techniques to explore relationships among variables11 Correlation12 Partial correlation13 Multiple regression14 Logistic regression15 Factor analysisPart Five Statistical techniques to compare groups16 Non-parametric statistics17 T-tests18 One-way analysis of variance19 Two-way between-groups ANOVA20 Mixed between-within subjects analysis of variance21 Multivariate analysis of variance22 Analysis of covarianceAppendix: Details of data filesRecommended readingReferencesIndex
£38.69
Kaplan Publishing AP Computer Science A Premium 12th Edition Prep
Book SynopsisBe prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from AP experts!Barron’s AP Computer Science A Premium, 12th Edition includes in‑depth content review and practice. It’s the only book you’ll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 6 full‑length practice tests–3 in the book, including a diagnostic test to target your studying, and 3 more online–plus detailed answer explanations for all questions Strengthen your knowledg
£18.00
Tuttle Publishing Hindi Flash Cards Kit
Book SynopsisHindi is the national language of India, one of the worlds largest and fastest growing countries!Flash cards are an excellent language learning tool. This comprehensive set of flash cards is designed for students, travelers and anyone who wants to learn Hindi. This kit is one of the best ways to learn to read and recognize Hindi words, learn new vocabulary and review and reinforce what you know already. The Hindi Flash Cards Kit has a full range of features designed to help beginning and intermediate learners. Key Features of Hindi Flash Cards Kit include: Contains 300 flash cards featuring the most common Hindi words and phrases. Each card has one main vocabulary item plus four other related items. Frequently-used idioms are also given. This set of cards contains over 1,500 words and phrases! Sample Hindi sentences are provided for each main word (in both Hindi script and romanized form) showing you how it is used,
£16.99
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Corrective Reading Decoding Level B2 Workbook
Book SynopsisIn Decoding B2, the skills are divided into these five principal areas: Word-Attack Skills, Group Reading, Individual Reading Checkouts, Workbook Exercises and Mastery Tests.
£13.75
HarperCollins Publishers Nlp Workbook A Practical Guide To Achieving The
Book SynopsisA practical, creative guidebook to achieving the results you want using Neuro Linguistinc Programming techniquesNeuro-Linguistic Programming is based on the idea that the human mind is a sort of computer our verbal and body language are the programmes which allow us to change our own thoughts and influence other people e.g. using body language and speech patterns to create instant rapport with someone else.We already use such techniques on a sub-conscious level NLP simply helps us crystalise what we already know. This work book is a basic, at-home NLP course, providing easy-to-follow exercises and reflections to which the reader can return time and again. It addresses topics such as How to Change Emotional State, the Power of Language and Getting Results, and can be applied to all kinds of different areas e.g. business, sport, health.The NLP workbook is designed to be a basic manual for the beginner in NLP, and also a clear and easy reference manual for practioners and trainers.
£15.29
Penguin Books Ltd Only Dull People Are Brilliant at Breakfast
Book Synopsis''It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself''Wilde''s celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics'' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
£5.63
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Fluent Forever Revised Edition
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£13.49
Oxford University Press Oxford Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus
Book SynopsisThis is the reissued Oxford Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus. - now in an attractive new format.This small dictionary and thesaurus offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary with over 40,000 words, phrases, and definitions and 65,000 synonyms and antonyms based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, a unique databank comprising hundreds of millions of words of English. Definitions are easy to understand, given in a clear, simple style, and avoiding technical language. Thesaurus entries are integrated into the dictionary entries, so you can find synonyms and antonyms easily. The centre section provides extra help with spelling, grammar, and vocabulary.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION; GUIDE TO THE DICTIONARY AND THESAURUS; ABBREVIATIONS; A-Z DICTIONARY AND THESAURUS; QUICK-REFERENCE GRAMMAR GUIDE; COMMONLY CONFUSED PAIRS OF WORDS; FREQUENTLY MISSPELLED WORDS; BRITISH AND NORTH AMERICAN EQUIVALENTS; COLLECTIVE NAMES FOR ANIMALS; ANIMALS' HOMES; MALE AND FEMALE ANIMALS; YOUNG ANIMALS
£6.23
Oxford University Press Pocket Oxford English Dictionary
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£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge
Book SynopsisExam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel & Subject: Cambridge International AS & A Level English LanguageFirst teaching: September 2019 First examination: from 2021
£30.00
Kodansha Europe Head Office Talk To Me In Korean Level 1 Downloadable Audio
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£22.41
Teachers' College Press Doing Disciplinary Literacy Teaching Reading and
Book SynopsisLearn how to design discipline-specific literacy instruction that increases academic engagement and supports college and career readiness. This practical resource offers contexts and strategies for addressing a fundamental question that teachers bring to their work with middle and high school learners.Trade Review"Gabriel (Univ. of Connecticut) supplies secondary-education graduate students with a degree of meta-discursive awareness to enable them to function in the classroom with the changing demands of reading, writing, and communication. The conclusion provides a good summary of the implications of disciplinary literacy."—CHOICETable of Contents Contents (Tentative) Foreword Introduction Overview Conclusion 1. What Is Disciplinary Literacy? Why Build Disciplinary Literacy? What Does Disciplinary Literacy Do for Students? Is Disciplinary Literacy Only for Academic Disciplines? Why Should Teachers Learn about Disciplinary Literacies? Why Is Disciplinary Literacy so Important? I Don't Remember being Taught This Way, so Why Should I Teach This Way? The Goal of Disciplinary Literacy Questions for Discussion 2. Pedagogy and Processes for Literacy Development Pedagogy Doing the Work of the Discipline Processes for Literacy Development Understanding Text Complexity Questions for Discussion Resources for Further Reading 3. Doing the Discipline Routines and Practices Why Disciplines Are Not Enough Discourse Follows Communities Resources for Further Reading 4. Text Roundup Examining Routines Unlocking Habits of Mind Activity Guide: Text Roundup Questions for Duscussion Resources for Further Reading 5. Mentor Texts Knowing What to Notice Knowing What to Teach How to Write From a Mentor Text Activity Guide Discussion Questions 6. The Expert Interview Purposes for Expert Interviews Evaluation Questions for Discussions Resources for Further Reading 7. The Oak Tree Activity A "Fine" Example Activity Guide Examples Evaluation Questions for Discussion Resources for Further Reading 8. Text Set Construction Making a Text Set Activity Guide Evaluation Questions for Discussion Resources for Further Reading 9. Text-Dependent Questions A Directed Reading-Thinking Activity Activity Guide Evaluation Questions for Discussion Resources for Further Reading 10. Learning From Non-Print-Based Texts Hierarchies of Representation Teaching the Reading of Non-Print-Based Texts Activity Guide Evaluation Questions for Discussion Resources for Further Reading Chapter 11: Task Analysis and Enhancement Starting With a Pre-Planned Lesson or Activity Starting With a Text Knowing Where Literate Practices Go Purpose and Process Activity Guide Evaluation Discussion Questions Resources for Further Reading Conclusion: Doing the Discipline Preparing Students for the Work of Their Lives Looking Ahead References Index About the Author
£31.41
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Cake Bible 35th Anniversary Edition
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£25.50
HarperCollins Publishers English Dictionary Essential
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use.The perfect dictionary reference for daily use, with 200,000 words and phrases in a durable format. Language notes help you choose the right word and the easy-to-use layout allows you to find what you're looking for quickly..Specially tailored to meet your needs at home, school, and in the office, offering comprehensive definitions and word tips to provide help with English usage.Find all the words and definitions you need, with coverage of the language we use every day. The clear layout ensures you can find the words you need quickly. Comes with an invaluable supplement on the most common mistakes and controversial issues in English.
£10.44
Pearson Education Limited Technical English 2nd Edition Level 2 Course Book
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£34.29
Facet Publishing The Chief Data Officer's Playbook
Book SynopsisThis fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling Chief Data Officer’s Playbook offers new insights into the role of the CDO and the data environment. Written by two of the world’s leading experts in data driven transformation, it addresses the changes that have taken place in ‘data’, in the role of the ‘CDO’, and the expectations and ambitions of organisations. Most importantly, it will place the role of the CDO into the context of a c-suite player for organisations that wish to recover quickly and with long-term stability from the current global economic downturn.New coverage includes: the evolution of the CDO role, what those changes mean for organisations and individuals, and what the future might hold a focus on ethics, the data revolution and all the areas that help readers take their first steps on the data journey new conversations and experiences from an alumni of data leaders compiled over the past three years new chapters and reflections on being a third generation CDO and on working across a broad spectrum of organisations who are all on different parts of their data journey. Written in a highly accessible and practical manner, The Chief Data Officer’s Playbook, Second Edition brings the most up-to-date guidance to CDO’s who wish to understand their position better; to those aspiring to become CDO’s; to those who might be recruiting a CDO and to recruiters to understand an organisation seeking a CDO and the CDO landscape. Table of ContentsThe Chief Data Officer's Playbook
£23.74
Pearson Education Limited Inspire English International Year 9 Workbook
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£11.79
Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. Preparacion DELE: Libro + audio descargable - A1
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£27.20
John Wiley & Sons Inc German
Book SynopsisGerman A Self-Teaching Guide Learn German at your own pace Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Now you can learn how--quickly and easily--with a practical guide that gives you the tools you need to speak and understand German. Completely revised and updated with applications of the newGerman spelling rules, this user-friendly guide provides you with the basic vocabulary and grammar you need to start speaking German right away. It includes more than 1,000 of the most frequently used words in both German-English and English-German lists, clear explanations of German grammatical structures, entertaining mini-dialogues from real-life situations that demonstrate modern usage, and cultural notes that give fresh insight into contemporary German society. Like all Self-Teaching Guides, German allows you to build gradually on what you have learned--at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow youTable of ContentsHow to Use This Book vii Introduction: German Sounds and Spelling 1 1 Greetings, Introductions, and Useful Expressions 11 Culture Notes 11 Dialoge (Dialogues) 12 Kommunikation (Communication) 13 Grammatik (Grammar) 16 1. Subject Pronoun 16 2. The Present Tense Form of Verbs 17 3. The Definite Articles: der, die, das 19 4. The Gender of Third-Person Pronouns 21 5. Using Adjectives and Adverbs 22 6. Present Tense of sein and haben 24 7. Verbs with Vowel Changes 25 Sprechen leicht gemacht 26 Wiederholung 27 Wortschatz 28 2 Numbers: Measurements, Currencies, Sizes, and Temperature Culture Notes 32 Dialoge 34 Kommunikation 35 Grammatik 38 1. A Few Rules about Basic Word Order 38 2. Formation of Noun Plurals 40 3. The Accusative Case 41 4. The Indefinite Article 41 5. The Accusative of Personal Pronouns 44 6. Prepositions Requiring the Accusative Case 45 7. Negation with nicht 46 8. The Function and Use of Adverbs 48 Sprechen leicht gemacht 50 Wiederholung 51 Wortschatz 52 3 Food, Restaurants, and Eating 54 Culture Notes 54 Dialoge 56 Kommunikation 57 Grammatik 64 1. Giving Orders the Polite Way 64 2. The Function of Modals (Modal Auxiliaries) 65 3. Möchten Means “Would Like” (An Expression You Will Need) 66 4. Ordinal Numbers 67 5. Asking Indirect Questions 71 6. The Conjugation of wissen (to know) 72 7. More about Word Order 74 8. Compound Nouns 78 Sprechen leicht gemacht 78 Wiederholung 80 Wortschatz 81 4 Lodging, Hotels, and Overnight Accommodations 85 Culture Notes 85 Dialoge 86 Kommunikation 88 Grammatik 89 1. The Dative Case 89 2. Dative Ending for a Few Masculine Nouns in the Singular 90 3. Dative Endings for Nouns in the Plural 91 4. Dative Prepositions 92 5. The Dative Case of Personal Pronouns 92 6. Verbs That Require the Dative Case 93 7. Separable-Prefix Verbs 96 8. Word Order of Direct and Indirect Objects 98 9. Two-Way Prepositions 101 Sprechen leicht gemacht 103 Wiederholung 105 Wortschatz 106 5 Telling Time 108 Culture Notes 108 Dialoge 109 Kommunikation 112 Grammatik: Present Perfect Tense—an Overview 113 1. Regular (Weak) Verbs 114 2. Irregular (Strong) Verbs 114 3. Separable-Prefix Verbs 115 4. Inseparable-Prefix Verbs 116 5. Irregular Verbs Using haben as Auxiliary Verb 117 6. Regular Verbs Using sein as Auxiliary Verb 117 7. Irregular Verbs Using sein as Auxiliary Verb 118 8. Mixed Verbs 118 9. The Genitive Case 120 Sprechen leicht gemacht 121 Wiederholung 124 Wortschatz 125 6 Health Care 128 Culture Notes 128 Dialoge 129 Kommunikation 131 Grammatik 133 1. The Simple Past Tense 133 2. Reflexive Pronouns 138 3. The Use of als, wenn, wann 141 Sprechen leicht gemacht 142 Wiederholung 143 Wortschatz 144 7 Television and Radio 146 Culture Notes 146 Dialoge 146 Kommunikation 148 Grammatik 150 1. Possessive Adjectives (Pronouns) 150 2. The der words 152 3. Adjectives Used as Predicate Adjectives 152 4. Adjectival Endings 153 5. Adjectives Used as Nouns 157 6. Indefinite Adjectives 158 Sprechen leicht gemacht 159 Wiederholung 161 Wortschatz 161 8 Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation 163 Culture Notes 163 Dialoge 164 Kommunikation 165 Grammatik 166 1. The Comparative of Adjectives and Adverbs 166 2. The Subjunctive Mood 170 3. The Past Subjunctive 176 Sprechen leicht gemacht 178 Wiederholung 180 Wortschatz 182 9 Communication: Telephone, Post Office, Newspapers, Train Station, and Airport 184 Culture Notes 184 Dialoge 185 Kommunikation 188 Grammatik 188 1. Relative Pronouns 188 2. German Word Order in Main Clauses 195 3. German Word Order in Dependent Clauses 198 Sprechen leicht gemacht 198 Wiederholung 200 Wortschatz 201 10 Selbstbiographisches 204 Dialoge 204 Kommunikation 207 Grammatik 211 1. The Future Tense 211 2. The Passive Voice 212 3. Man as a Substitute for the Passive 215 Wiederholung 220 Wortschatz 221 Answers for Activities, Exercises, and Reviews 224 Reference Grammar 248 Wortschatz: Deutsch-Englisch 254 English-German Vocabulary 271 Index 278
£12.60
BIS Publishers B.V. Delft Design Guide (revised edition):
Book SynopsisDelft Design Guide provides an overview of the perspectives, models, approaches, and methods used in the bachelor's and master's curriculum of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). Some of these are unique to the university, others are well known and are used by designers worldwide. Designing products and services at this faculty is considered a systematic and structured activity, deliberately and purposefully, and with moments of increased creativity.The methods and techniques are each described in a practical one-page text, illustrated for further clarification and enriched with images that should encourage reflection and further reading.Design students can use the book as a reference guide in their design projects and in managing their personal development. Design teachers can use the book as a reference guide to assist students in learning a method. Design professionals can use the book as a reference guide to support their design processes.
£25.60
Adams Media Corporation The Infographic Guide to Grammar: A Visual
Book SynopsisMastering grammar is now easier than ever with this fully illustrated guide that covers the most important rules in grammar and punctuation—making even the most confusing rules easy to understand. This illustrated guide to English grammar gives you everything you need for a better understanding of how to write and punctuate correctly. From proper comma usage to the correct form of there, their, or they’re—understanding grammar has never been easier. Is it who or whom? Affect or effect? And what is a prepositional phrase? With The Infographic Guide to Grammar, you’ll learn the answers to all of these questions, and so much more. Filled with colorful, easy-to-understand entries, this book includes topics like: –Basic sentence structure –The parts of speech –Common mistakes and how to avoid them Featuring 50 vibrant infographics explaining everything from subject-verb agreement to the Oxford comma and verb tenses this book breaks down the complicated rules and guidelines for writing the English language and makes them clear and straightforward.Trade Review“Good solid tips.” —The Eccentric Librarian“A fantastic book.” —Author Unpublished“Bright, bold, and informative … sure to please any grammar enthusiast and visual learners.” —Madison’s Library“Simple and clearly written, visually appealing, well organized, and — a bonus! — fun to read.” —Create Teach Inspire
£8.54
Hodder Education Spanish ab initio for the IB Diploma Grammar and
Book SynopsisBuild confidence for the written and oral assessments with hours of essential grammar practice activities and opportunities to develop writing skills. - Ensure structured language practice through comprehensive coverage of all IB grammar points and in-depth practice of core reading and writing skills based around the main text types. - Provide revision opportunities alongside material for ab initio students in the Transition section.- Effectively teach students at two levels with differentiated activities at Standard and Higher level.Trade ReviewSpanish an initio, Grammar and skills workbook is a great resource for Spanish teachers and learners to develop language skills in a conceptual manner. The book offers a wide range of grammar topics necessary for cracking the IBDP exams. It not only focuses on grammar but develops skills and helps learners explore theme related vocabulary in a contextual manner that will help grasp language in a natural way. It very well compliments the book Spanish Ab Initio for the IB diploma- by Concept by developing precise links and evidence of language acquisition. Kudos to the authors- Kasturi Bagwe and Monia Voegelin. -- Nidhi Jain * Nidhi Jain *
£20.13
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mastering Arabic 2
Book SynopsisThis full colour text comes with free audio and video online through an accompanying website. It is a modern, engaging, intermediate Arabic course offering lively conversations, varied texts and exercises, and fascinating cultural insights. The course is highly illustrated in full colour with photos and cartoons and includes an abundance of exercises to aid learning and encourage practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is backed up by online exercises including a link to interactive flashcards, and is supported by a range of additional activity, grammar and handwriting books.The course follows on from the best-selling Mastering Arabic 1 but is suitable for any learner with some prior knowledge of Arabic. The Mastering Arabic series is widely used in universities, schools, community colleges, adult evening classes and for self-study.Table of ContentsIntroduction Myself and others House and home Work and ambition Sport and leisure Travel and tourism Food and cooking Review Clothes and colours Education and training News and media Climate and the environment Health and happiness Arts and Cinema Review Answers to exercises English-Arabic glossary Grammar index.
£35.14
Profile Books Ltd Steam Trains Today: Journeys Along Britain’s
Book Synopsis'A delightful book ... the perfect companion as you wait for the 8.10 from Hove' Observer After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction. But some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers. Andrew Martin meets these volunteer enthusiasts, finding out just what it is about preserved railways that makes people so devoted. From the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine to John Betjeman's battle against encroaching modernity, Steam Trains Today will take you on a heart-warming journey across Britain from Aviemore to Epping.Trade ReviewPraise for Andrew Martin: 'Compelling ... full of history and railway nuggets -- Michael Binyon * Sunday Times *Informative and witty * Cumbria Life *You do not have to be a trainspotter to enjoy this book. It is social history, a kind of epitaph to a way of travel that seems to be lost, at least in Europe -- Christian Wolmar * Spectator *A delightful book ... This book is the perfect companion as you wait for the 8.10 from Hove -- Nigel Jones * Observer *Martin is entertaining company, alive to the history of his route ... leaves you with renewed confidence that trains can still be the most civilised way to travel * Financial Times *
£9.99
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale How to Train Your Dog
Book SynopsisEverything you need to know to tackle your dog?s behavioral issues and understand how your dog thinks, from the trainer behind social media sensation Southend Dog TrainingDo you wish you could get your dog to behave better? Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this indispensable book, he helps you build a better connection with your dog at any age and solve any behavioral issues with simple, proven training techniques. He won?t just tell you what to do to get your dog to listen to your commands; he will also help you to understand how your dog thinks and why they might be struggling with certain things. How to Train Your Dog will help you and your dog with? Leash training, recall, and reactivity when you?re both out and about? Jumping, excessive barking, and reactions to the TV or doorbell? Dos and don?ts for households with children and/or multiple dogs? Chewing, biting, and destructive behavior Whether your dog is old or young, from a breeder or is a rescue, and has big or small issues, Adam?s inimitable straight-talking approach will get you to a better place with your best friend.
£14.40
Rockpool Publishing 2025 Witchs Diary Northern Hemisphere
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£12.34
V & A Publishing The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to
Book SynopsisThis is the bestselling fashion classic now available in cloth-bound special edition. Illustrated with delightful photographs and drawings, this beautiful book is the perfect gift for both the style-conscious and the desperately in need! Christian Dior reveals the secrets of style in his indispensable guide that covers everything from what to wear to a wedding and how to tie a scarf to how to walk with grace.
£10.80
Quarto Publishing PLC The Language of Tattoos
Book SynopsisThis book uncovers the meanings behind over 130 tattoo symbols, delving into the history of the most popular motifs that recur in many different tattoo styles, including tribal, traditional, Japanese and realistic.Trade Review“Lavish illustrations make it a great resource for anyone contemplating some new body ink, or who is curious about tattoo history and the meaning behind the hearts, devils, and animals snaking over the communal epidermis...The Language of Tattoos is an entertaining field guide to the expanding tattoo tapestry that surrounds us.” * Foreword Reviews *"FIVE STARS. Regardless of the reader’s initial preference about tattoos, reading The Language of Tattoos might change some minds or at least serve as a beacon of knowledge." * Manhattan Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Love Chapter 2 Faith and Spirituality Chapter 3 Protection and Guidance Chapter 4 Transformation Chapter 5 Luck Chapter 6 Strength Chapter 7 Desire Chapter 8 Resilience Chapter 9 Loss, Memory and Transience Index
£15.30
Georgetown University Press Al-Kitaab Part One with Website HC (Lingco): A
Book SynopsisAl-Kitaab Part One, Third Edition with Website is the second book in the bestselling Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program. Part One uses an integrated approach to develop skills in formal and colloquial Arabic, including reading, listening, speaking, writing, and cultural knowledge. This comprehensive program is designed for students in the early stages of learning Arabic. The accompanying companion website-included with the book-offers fully integrated exercises to use alongside the text. FEATURES * Three varieties of Arabic-Egyptian, Levantine, and formal Arabic-presented using color-coded words and phrases * Over 400 vocabulary words in three forms of Arabic, side by side * Grammar explanations and activation drills, including discussions about colloquial and formal similarities and differences * Authentic texts that develop reading comprehension skills * Video dialogues and stories from everyday life in Egyptian, formal Arabic, and Levantine to reinforce vocabulary in culturally rich contexts, available on the Publisher's website * Presents the story of Maha and Khalid in formal Arabic and Egyptian, and Nasreen and Tariq in Levantine * Arabic-English and English-Arabic glossaries, reference charts, and a grammar index For Instructors: Separate print Teacher's Editions of the Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program are no longer available. Instead, instructors should submit exam and desk copy requests using ISBN 978-1-64712-187-7. Instructors may request an answer key, which contains the answers to exercises found in the textbook, separately.Trade ReviewThere is much to like here. * Al-'Arabiyya, Volume 48 * A practical textbook well suited for Arabic teaching and learning. * MELA Notepad *
£133.63
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Easy Italian StepbyStep
Book SynopsisLearn Italian step-by-step and soon you'll be making leaps and boundsYour quickest route to learning Italian is through a solid grounding in grammar basics. Now don't be put off by the "G-word." What you won't find in this book is a lot of repetitive drills. Instead, you get an original, step-by-step approach to learning Italian based on the way people naturally acquire language.From the very beginning, you are introduced to the most essential structures--allowing you to communicate in Italian almost immediately. Gradually, through a series of interconnected "steps," you logically progress to more common concepts that govern how Italian is spoken and written. And along the way you are introduced to hundreds of carefully selected verbs and vocabulary words presented on the basis of how often they are used in everyday Italian.Guaranteed to get you quickly up and running with the knowledge and skills you need to communicate in Italian with confidence, EaTable of ContentsI ELEMENTS OF A SENTENCE 1. NOUNS ARTICLES, AND DESCRIPTIVE ADJECTIVES 2. SUBJECT PRONOUNS,STARE, AND ESSERE 3.CE ANDCI SONO, INTERROGATIVE WORDS AND THE CALENDAR 4. NUMBERS, TIME AND DATES 5. REGULAR VERBS 6. IRREGULAR VERBS 7. ANDARE AND THE FUTURE 8. ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS 9. NEGATIVES AND PREPOSITIONS 10. OBJECTS, REFLECTIVE VERBS AND THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE 11. THE DIRECT OBJECT 12. REFLECTIVE VERBS 13. THE PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
£11.69
Oxford University Press Oxford Chinese Dictionary
Book SynopsisBy far the largest and most up-to-date single-volume English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionary available and endorsed by academics worldwide, the Oxford Chinese Dictionary has been designed both for English speakers learning Mandarin Chinese and Mandarin Chinese speakers learning English. It has been produced using the latest lexicographic methods and the unique dictionary resources of Oxford University Press in Oxford and Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press in Beijing, together with an international body of expert advisors. The Oxford Chinese Dictionary contains over 300,000 words and phrases and 370,000 translations, including the latest vocabulary from computing, business, the media, and the arts, and tens of thousands of example phrases illustrating key points of construction and usage. There are over 300 cultural notes giving essential information about many aspects of life and culture in the Chinese- and English-speaking worlds. The dictionary is based throughout onTrade Reviewan impressive work ... the accuracy of translation/definition is of the highest quality ... a superb reference work, one that should wind up on the desk of every English-Chinese and Chinese-English translator * Professor Howard Goldblatt, Chinese language specialist, teacher, and translator *A gem of a dictionary. It's easy to use and is filled with clear and accurate definitions. It also has some very attractive and less expected special features, from bilingual templates for job applications to a list of translations for internet and computer terminology (a godsend for anyone who has ever wondered what the characters are for drop down menu, anti-virus software, or block a sender). * Jeffrey Wasserstrom, Professor of History, University of California and author of China in the 21st Century: What Everyone Needs to Know *
£40.00
Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 5 Extremely Loud and
Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.Oskar Shell is a clever nine-year-old boy. When his father is killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th 2001, Oskar wants to learn the secret about a key that he discovers in his father''s closet. His search takes him on a journey through New York and into the lives of strangers and relatives. But will it bring him any closer to his lost father?
£7.59
