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Book SynopsisAll the practice you need for a top score in the Cambridge English B1 Preliminary qualification.This new edition of Collins Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary (PET) contains 8 completely new practice tests, based on the revised 2020 exam specification.With realistic test papers and helpful advice, you will feel confident and fully prepared for what to expect on the day of the test. It contains:8 complete practice tests, fully updated for the revised 2020 exam specificationAnswer keys and model answers for Writing and SpeakingAdditional practice by topic more sample questions to help you prepare for the Speaking paperExtra sample questions to help you prepare for the Speaking paperDownloadable audio and audio scripts for the Listening and Speaking papersVisual materials for the Speaking paper, plus model answersA mini-dictionary of difficult words from the tests, taken from our COBUILD dictionariesWith Collins Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary, students will know what to expect from theTrade Review.

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Book SynopsisInspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child's perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them.With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child's journey into learning English.Grow plants in the garden!Includes:Before and after reading activitiesPicture dictionaryExam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 StartersReading guide online

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for every railway enthusiast.The history of Britain's railways is a long and fascinating one, filled with stories of grand endeavours, noted figures and record-breaking feats. Julian Holland brings together a unique miscellany of intriguing tales and engaging trivia the perfect collection for every railway enthusiast.Stories range from Bulleid's ''Chinese Laundries'', trainspotting trips in Wales and Scotland and Liverpool's Dockers' Umbrella'' to railway artists and clergy, a railway-owned airline and railways that were never built.Find out about The Royal Scot's 11,000-mile journey in the USA and Canada A narrow gauge island railway in the middle of the Bristol Channel How the London & South Western Railway saved the British Empire Mallard's unbeaten world speed record of 1938 How to fly by Great Western Railway from Cardiff to Plymouth The 75-mile network of narrow gauge railways on the Isle of Skye How another 4,500 miles of railway escaped closure by Dr BeechingATrade Review“If the author is Julian Holland, and the subject is railways, you know you’re going to be in for a treat” Cotswold Life

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Book SynopsisCollins Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Third Edition has been fully updated to support the revised Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from 2024Written and edited by experienced English as a Second Language authors and examinersIn-depth coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Equal coverage of each of the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writingFun and creative projects at the end of each chapterTopic-based chapters provide engaging content so that language is developed through real-world contextsRich variety of texts and audio to help students develop their reading and listening skillsProvides extensive support and advice to help students prepare for assessmentThis resource is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment ITrade Review‘The Collins resources develop the skills that our students need. The content is authentic, the information relevant, and all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) are covered equally. Our students become more fluent readers and better writers.’ – Rula Qandalaft , English teacher, Jerusalem

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.What happens when Mum makes herself a fresh pot of tea and falls asleep while drinking a cup? Find out in this funny story!Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Jet the dog and Jazz the cat live together, but when Jazz steals Jet's bed will Jet be happy to share?Pages 14 and 15 contain an I Spy feature with a specific phoneme focus, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Children dress up in a variety of fancy-dress costumes in this photographic non-fiction book.Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Brook the flamingo doesn''t like trying new things. It''s good that Dad is there to encourage him to at least have a go. At first Brook is nervous, but he quickly discovers that he loves to have new experiences.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.This photographic non-fiction book explores the thrilling job of stunt artists and how they fight, flip, flee and train to make action films seem real.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Twiggy the stick insect decides to leave the safety of his tree and see if he can help his fellow neighbours. But will they take his generosity for granted? This funny story is wonderfully written and illustrated by Shoo Rayner.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Where''s Pepper? This family has been looking everywhere for their beloved cat but it''s getting late and they can''t find her! Can you spot her? Do you know where she could be hiding?

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Watch children play different percussion instruments in this photographic non-fiction book. What do you think they all sound like?

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Let''s go to the park! Follow a family as they have fun in the playground.

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Book SynopsisThe favourite mini school dictionary for KS3 and GCSE German, fully updated with new approved word lists for GCSE.This small and portable Collins German School Dictionary is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed specifically for secondary school students at Key Stage 3 and 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 German 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.Ich bin, du bist German verbs made easy! Each verb on the German 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:Spanish School Gem Dictionary (9780008718312)French School Gem Dictionary (9780008718305)

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS1Subject: EnglishTargeted practice for every topic taught at school!When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins English Year 1 workbook is designed to target every English Year 1 topic in depth.Using a practice method based on research that is proven to work, this book can be used for home learning or to improve performance in school, as well as in tests. Questions for each topic are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children's understanding along the way. New online tests provide even more practice and can be taken again and again.Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. Answers are included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 1. We've got a Year 1 Maths Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201685) available as well.

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Book SynopsisA PORCHLIGHT BEST BUSINESS BOOK AWARD WINNERAN INC. MAGAZINE NON-OBVIOUS BOOK AWARDS PICKA unique and revelatory guide to understanding and navigating the unwritten rules of the workplace—the key to achieving success, finding meaning, and staying true to your authentic self in today’s business world—from the organizational expert and celebrated author of The Fix.In her two decades researching organizations, Michelle King has discovered that people who succeed possess a particularly unique skill: They know how workplaces work. More specifically, to get ahead, they do not rely on the often generic and outdated written formal rules that for a century have defined the workplace. Instead, they have learned to gauge how they should behave and perform by becoming aware of informal (and unspoken) rules that exist just below the surface, rather than “formal” organizational guidelines. In this one-of-a-kind guide, King offers her proprietary framework based on over ten years of research and hundreds of employees who reached leadership positions. By focusing on five key areas -- navigating informal networks; developing self-awareness and awareness of others; learning the skills you need to be adaptive to changing conditions; getting support for your next promotion; and finding meaning and fulfillment at work—King teaches every professional how to understand and make these systems work for them and achieve their career ambitions.The new world of work requires a new way of working. With more people vying for top positions, a volatile unpredictable global workplace, and an ever-evolving landscape, it is increasingly important for employees to understand how to negotiate the unspoken and intangible elements of workplace culture.. In How Work Works, King dispels old myths and provides keen observations about what it means to find belonging, build networks, manage the informal and ultimately thrive at work.Trade Review“An insightful guide for those who want to learn how to navigate the new world of work, advance their careers, find meaning and make a contribution beyond a job description.” — Arianna Huffington, founder & CEO, Thrive Global “Michelle Penelope King has masterfully deciphered the unwritten rules of today’s workplace. If you are looking to find your way, How Work Works is your compass for navigating a meaningful career on your own terms.” — Cindy Pace, Chief Diversity Officer, MetLife “How Work Works is a must-read for anyone who touches the workplace. King’s decade of research allows her to lay out five key areas to make work work for all. In a post-pandemic world, where workplace culture is up in the air, How Work Works is a roadmap for workers in these uncertain times.” — Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) “Unlock the secrets of managing the ambiguity that is transforming workplaces. This insightful book takes readers on a journey of self-discovery as they learn to navigate the unwritten rules of office politics and master the art of ‘reading the air.' Dr. King is a magnificent guide to discovering and pursuing greater meaning at work.” — Jay Brown, CEO, Crown Castle “How Work Works is a guide for anyone who wants to create a positive, healthy, and productive workplace culture that fosters individual growth, collective success, and inclusivity. Michelle King’s deep understanding of workplace culture provides insights and practical advice on how diversity, equity, and inclusion are all intrinsically linked to company success.” — Sebastian Dettmers, CEO, Stepstone “After a global pandemic, virtual internships, and onboarding, if you are new to work, early in your career, or just need a brush up on how all of this work stuff works, Michelle King has delivered an important and honest resource that will help anyone, especially those new to work, navigate and grow their careers in today’s workplace. These ‘soft skills’ are the keys to success at work. How Work Works is the playbook we’ve ALL needed to level the field in advancing our careers.” — Melissa Kilby, CEO, Girl Up “How Work Works will inspire and guide you in ways you did not even know you needed. Highly recommended for everyone who works.” — Dolly Chugh, NYU Stern Professor and author of The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias "Throughout How Work Works, King offers a persuasive update on corporate-derived conceptions of success and the routes one must take to get there. King points the reader to consider why it is just as important to deepen our understanding of the unwritten, informal socio-cultural cues that shape our work practices and environments as it is to master the work itself. And how timely a resource given the ever-changing landscape of workplaces in a world where our intentional care for others, and the contexts from whence they come, is a critical practice." — Darnell L. Moore, author of No Ashes in the Fire and VP of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix "The people who understand people always win. Doing this means reading the seemingly invisible hints, cues, innuendos and symbolic actions that humans constantly share beyond words. These are the non-obvious secrets of how we work and this book is a wonderfully indispensable guide to decoding them." — Rohit Bhargava, bestselling author of Non-Obvious Megatrends and The Future Normal "Whether you’re well into your career, looking for your next move, or starting something new, this insightful book cuts through the noise and gives you actionable advice to navigate the unwritten rules and find your place and purpose at work." — Dorie Clark, bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business "With the authority of experience, King shows how knowing the informal rules is the path to advancement and fulfillment." — Kirkus Reviews "This book will help readers understand what it means to belong, build networks, and succeed at work." — Booklist

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Book SynopsisYour one-stop guide to mastering the basics of PortugueseCan one book have all you need to communicate confidently in a new language? Yes, and that book is Portuguese Verbs & Essentials of Grammar. It offers a solid foundation in the major verbal and grammatical concepts of the language, from pronouns to idioms and expressions and from irregular verbs to expressions of time.Each unit is devoted to one topic, so you can find what you need and get focused instruction immediately. Concise yet thorough, the explanations are supported by numerous examples to help you master the different concepts. And for those tricky verbs, Portuguese Verbs & Essentials of Grammar includes a Verb Index of the most common verbs, cross-referenced to the abundant verb tables appearing throughout the book.This book will give you:An excellent introduction to the basics of Portuguese if you are a beginner or a quick, thorough reference if you already have Table of ContentsPart One: Portuguese Verbs1. Pronunication2. Regular Verbs- Indicative Tenses3. Perfect(compound Tenses)4. Progressive Tenses5. Refleive Verbs6. Formation of the Subjunctive7. Uses of the Subjunctive8. Irregular Verbs9. Ser, Estar, and Ficar10. Ter and Havar11. Radical-Changing Verbs12. Orthographic-Changing Verbs13. Commands(Imperatives)14. The Passive Voice15. The Personal Infinitive16. Verbs Followed by a Preposition17. Idiomatic VerbsPart Two: Essentials of Grammar18. Articles19. Nouns20. Adjectives and Adverbs21. Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns22. Object Pronouns23. Relative Pronouns24. Possessive Pronouns and Adjectives25. Negatives, Interrogatives, and Exclamations26. Todo and Tudo, Ambos and Cada27. Prepositions28. Por and Para29. Suffixes30. Time31. Numerals32. Letters33. Idioms34. Vocabulary ListsVerb IndexIndex

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Book SynopsisSuitable for anyone interested in learning Latin, this title helps you teach more Latin in half an hour than you would learn from years of being taught Latin at school. It includes a section on everyday Latin usage, which discusses all the Latin words and idioms we still use today, such as 'quid pro quo' and 'sui generis'.Trade ReviewOver the last decade, there has been a minor Latin revival, but it is a watered-down version of the language that has been revived. Rigorous Latin lessons are as dead as can be, except in a handful of grammar schools and private schools. So N.M. Gwynne is entering upon virgin territory with this timely guide to learning Latin properly. A former businessman and now a Latin tutor, he had a smash hit last year with Gwynne's Grammar , a rigorous guide to English grammar. Now he's applied the same winning formula to the most influential language of them all -- The Spectator * The Spectator *This little book makes a great case for learning Latin, not least because of the countless Latin words and phrases in our daily English -- The Independent on Sunday * The Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisMuch maligned in pre-war Germany, the short story enjoyed a creative rebirth in 1945. Initially imported by the Allies, the form also matched perfectly the prevailing mood of irony, objectivity and mistrust of the didactic. With the original German text running alongside English translations, this collection features stories from eight outstanding post-war authors including Heinrich Böll, Ilse Aichinger and Reinhard Lettau which students will find both educational and engrossing. Böll's opening story ''Pale Anna'' follows a soldier returning home, his situation comparable to that of the writer in the first months of peace: he knows no-one and has few words not linked to painful memories. This poignant narrative is followed by a variety of tales representing the diversity of the time and including satires, explorations of private obsessions and experiments in form and language.

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Book SynopsisThis is a classic book on a fascinating subject. Peter Trudgill examines the close link between language and society and the many factors that influence the way we speak. These range from gender, environment, age, race, class, region and politics. Trudgill's book surveys languages and societies from all over the world drawing on examples from Afrikaans to Yiddish. He has added a fascinating chapter on the development of a language as a result of a non-native speaker's use of it. Compelling and authoritative, this new edition of a bestselling book is set to redraw the boundaries of the study of sociolinguistics.Table of ContentsList of Figures, Maps and TablesAcknowledgmentsPhonetic Symbols1. Sociolinguistics—Language and Society2. Language and Social Class3. Language and Ethnic Group 4. Language and Sex5. Language and Context6. Language and Social Interaction7. Language and Nation8. Language and Geography9. Language and HumanityAnnotated Bibliography and Further ReadingIndex

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Book SynopsisA masterclass in persuasion from the inspiring philosopher who has taught a million people to argue through his popular open online courseOur personal and political worlds are rife with arguments and disagreements, some of them petty and vitriolic. The inability to compromise and understand the other side is widespread today. What can we do to change this? In Think Again philosopher Walter Sinnott-Armstrong draws on a long tradition of logic to show why we should stop focusing on winning arguments and instead argue in a more constructive way.Based on a hugely popular online course with more than a million followers around the world, Think Again explains how to analyse, evaluate and make better arguments while also spotting bad reasoning and avoiding certain fallacies. Through lively, practical examples from everyday life, politics and popular culture, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong offers brilliantly straightforward, wise advice that we can all use at work, at home and online.Trade ReviewIt has never been more important to spread an understanding of how to reason than it is today. Think Again is a clear and readable guide to reasoning and argument, filled with relevant contemporary examples. I hope it will be widely read -- Peter Singer, author of Practical EthicsEngaging, interesting, amazing, fun, and sometimes challenging. I am a better thinker. A must * Student evaluation for the Coursera class Think Again: How to Reason and Argue *Love Walter. . . the most exciting thing is that you can start applying knowledge in day-to-day life starting from the very first lectures * Student evaluation for the Coursera class Think Again: How to Reason and Argue *This was a fantastic course, getting my mind actually thinking for the first time in ages. I didn't know it wasn't until I took the course * Student evaluation for the Coursera class Think Again: How to Reason and Argue *

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Book SynopsisA PULITZER PRIZE FINALISTA riveting, masterfully researched account of the bold innovators who adapted the Chinese language to the modern world, transforming China into a superpower in the processWhat does it take to reinvent the world''s oldest living language?China today is one of the world''s most powerful nations, yet just a century ago it was a crumbling empire with literacy reserved for the elite few, left behind in the wake of Western technology. In Kingdom of Characters, Jing Tsu shows that China''s most daunting challenge was a linguistic one: to make the formidable Chinese language - a 2,200-year-old writing system that was daunting to natives and foreigners alike - accessible to a globalized, digital world.Kingdom of Characters follows the bold innovators who adapted the Chinese script - and the value-system it represents - to the technological advances that would shape the twentieth century and beyond, from the Trade ReviewEnchanting... [Tsu's] love for the enigma and beauty of Chinese shines through in this delightful mix of history and linguistics... A pleasure to read -- Michael Sheridan * Sunday Times *Erudite and beautifully written -- Rana Mitter * TLS *Incredibly fascinating... Chinese is the oldest written language in the world, and this book is very much an aperture book. Look through its linguistic premise and a whole panorama of politics, technology and aesthetics springs into life... Remarkable -- Stuart Kelly * Scotsman *Impressive... A well-told story about those who created modern China not through the barrel of a gun or a little red book but through dictionaries, libraries and printing presses. As the Chinese say, heroes are born out of turbulent times, and what China has undergone has been nothing if not turbulent -- Cindy Yu * Spectator *[Tsu] brings to life the individuals who gave their all to solve China's problems with language technology, even as political and social turmoil was raging around them -- Gaston Dorren * Guardian *How to permit what Joseph Needham admiringly called "the glittering, crystalline world" of China's ancient ideographic script to run along the western-made telegraph wires, to be typewritten instead of brush-stroked, to make full use of Silicon Valley's internet and the iPhone, is a story of both dazzling technical and political fascination and an ever-swelling global importance. Jing Tsu has crafted a tale of this achievement with flair, originality and extraordinary narrative power: seldom have I read a book about modern China so informative, revelatory and enjoyable -- Simon WinchesterAn absolute joy to read. This stunning, meticulously researched book is the detective story of Chinese characters. Jing Tsu has seamlessly fused the craft of the linguistic historian with the artistry of the storyteller - including cliff-hangers -- David Crystal, author of THE STORIES OF ENGLISH and HOW LANGUAGE WORKSAn amazing story! How Chinese speech and script go to be standardized and made fit for the age of printing, data-processing and the internet is a true adventure story, told with brio and passion in this eye-opening book. It's a complicated tale, to be sure, and the solutions found verge on the miraculous. But the false starts, forgotten heroes, the rejections of the past and returns to tradition that are clearly laid out in this book also map out a cultural history of modern China. Immensely instructive and thoroughly enjoyable -- David Bellos, author of IS THAT A FISH IN YOUR EAR?Writing about writing is hard; writing about Chinese writing in English is devilish. Strokes, logographs, ideographs - even the basic terminology can cloud the mind like a calligraphy brush loaded with too much ink. Jing Tsu's brilliant solution is to focus on characters - not the ones written from left to right, top to bottom, but the actual living, breathing, thinking individuals who, since the start of the twentieth century, did everything they could to adapt the Chinese language and writing system to the modern world. In Kingdom of Characters, Tsu introduces us to a cast of unforgettable figures: the wanted fugitive who pushes for Mandarin as China's national tongue; the engineer and bamboo expert who develops a Chinese typewriter; the railway administrator who tries to figure out how to send telegrams in a language without an alphabet. Along the way, Tsu tells an essential story of modern China: a country at once transformed and yet deeply traditional -- Peter HesslerKingdom of Characters is an eye-opener. It approaches a central topic in modern and contemporary Chinese culture through a unique perspective, combining scholarship with vivid historical narrative. Jing Tsu wears her erudition lightly and gives us a fascinating and moving story. It shows the passionate struggle of generations of pioneers, who tried to find ways of reshaping and preserving the Chinese written script. It's a story of desperate strife, unflagging dedication, and ultimately, triumph -- Ha JinKingdom of Characters is a deeply engaging and revealing narrative of the Chinese language in modern times: its graphic and phonetic transformations, conceptual debates, technological innovations, and political contentions. Jin Tsu has brought together a series of key moments concerning Chinese modernity, from the first Chinese typewriter to the digital Sinosphere, from the script reform to the voice revolution. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, this book is indispensable for anyone interested in the sound and script of modern China -- Professor David Wang, Harvard UniversityInteresting and very readable -- Peter Gordon * Asian Review of Books *

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Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of A History of the Bible, this is the story of how the Bible has been translated, and why it mattersThe Bible is held to be both universal and specific, the source of fundamental truths inscribed in words that are exact and sacred. For much of the history of Judaism and almost the entirety of Christianity, however, believers have overwhelmingly understood scripture not in the languages in which it was first written but rather in their own - in translation.This book examines how saints, scholars and interpreters from ancient times down to the present have produced versions of the Bible in the language of their day while remaining true to the original. It explains the challenges they negotiated, from minute textual ambiguities up to the sweep of style and stark differences in form and thought between the earliest writings and the latest, and it exposes the bearing these have on some of the most profound queTrade ReviewThe joy of The Word isn't reaching its final conclusion, but the unexpected journey itself, told so well that it will engage those who have never set foot in churches as readily as the faithful in the pews -- Peter Stanford * The Sunday Times *A book bejewelled with insight and erudition and compassion .... Ought to be of interest to anyone interested in what we mean by our words -- Stuart Kelly * Scotsman *His learning shines through in every sentence -- Kathryn Hughes * Mail on Sunday *Scholarly intelligence, a readable style, and insights at every turn -- Cally Hammond * Church Times *

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Book Synopsis''Enlightening, impassioned, powerful'' The Times From dating apps and self-driving cars to facial recognition and the justice system, the increasing presence of AI has been widely championed - but there are limitations and risks too. In this book Gigerenzer shows how humans are often the greatest source of uncertainty and when people are involved, unwavering trust in complex algorithms can become a recipe for disaster. We need, now more than ever, to arm ourselves with knowledge that will help us make better decisions in a digital age.Filled with practical examples and cutting-edge research, How to Stay Smart in a Smart World examines the growing role of AI at all levels of daily life with refreshing clarity. This book is a life raft in a sea of information and an urgent invitation to actively shape the world in which we want to live.''Masterful ... an essential read'' Gary Klein, author of Sources of Power''One of the world''s most eminent psychologists'' SpectatorTrade ReviewEnlightening, impassioned, powerful . . . exposes the hunger for autocratic power, the political naivety and the commercial chicanery that lie behind the rise of AI -- Simon Ings * The Times *Using personal anecdotes, cutting-edge research and cautionary real-world tales, Gigerenzer deftly explains the limits and dangers of technology and AI -- Chen Ly * New Scientist *Compelling . . . over many years, Gerd Gigerenzer has provided evidence that humans are smarter than economists. Now he shows that they are (where it matters) smarter than computers -- John Kay * co-author of Radical Uncertainty *One of the world's most eminent psychologists * Spectator *A fascinating invitation to keep thinking for ourselves... Vital reading for a world populated by algorithms -- Konstantinos Katsikopoulos, Professor of Behavioural Science, University of Southampton

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Book SynopsisConcise and practical, Music Research introduces students to the major print and electronic research tools available to them. This unique handbook does not aim to provide an exhaustive introduction to the subject; rather, it is highly selective and guides students to the most significant English-language research tools and resources, reference titles in major areas, and the principal sources in French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Now updated to reflect the growing emphasis on the digital humanities, this is the perfect guide for 21st century music scholars. The text is supplemented by a comprehensive Companion Website that includes supplement links, updates to available bibliographies and readings by chapter, research tools listed by composer, and lists of core music journals and major professional music associations.Trade ReviewI think Laurie Sampsel's Music Research fills a real need and is practically perfect. The book is well-organized, and the writing is clear. The contents are appropriate, just the right amount of material and relevant focus. The emphasis on evaluation rather than bibliography is more appropriate for the research tools available to students and researchers today. * Jennifer Thomas, University of Florida *Music Research is the most current text on the market at this time. Its best features include short but informative chapter introductions written in a clear way; concise advice on research and writing; evaluation checklists (in boxes); and style manual information at your fingertips. * Judith Bowman, Duquesne University *I would absolutely recommend Music Research. The amount of information presented is enough to get students started, but not so much as to overwhelm beginners. It focuses on most of the topics that are important to our students. The inclusion of general introductory sections and explanatory passages is superior to the purely bibliographic listings of other books. * Scott Warfield, University of Central Florida *Table of ContentsCONTENTS Figures Preface Abbreviations PART ONE RESEARCH PROCESS AND RESEARCH TOOLS CHAPTER 1 Guides to the Research Process and Research Tools Take It Step-By-Step Research Ideas Some Types of Music Research Things to Consider Research Process Music Research Process General Research Process Research Tools Music Research Tools Evaluation Checklist Suggested Readings CHAPTER 2 Library Catalogs Author Searches Title Searches Author/Title Searches Keyword Searches and Subject Heading Searches Keyword Searches Library of Congress (LC) Subject Headings Format Issues Keyword Searches and Title Searches Limiting Search Results Contents of Bibliographic Records Examples of Library Catalogs Local Libraries Library Consortia National Libraries Bibliographic Utilities Finding Library Catalogs Information Centers Evaluation Checklist Suggested Readings CHAPTER 3 Music Encyclopedias and Dictionaries Comprehensive Music Encyclopedias and Dictionaries Music Encyclopedias and Dictionaries by Language Music Encyclopedias and Dictionaries for Specific Geographical Places Special Music Encyclopedias and Dictionaries Biographical Encyclopedias and Dictionaries Dictionaries of Musical Terms Encyclopedias and Dictionaries of Musical Instruments Encyclopedias and Dictionaries of Opera and Musical Theater Encyclopedias and Dictionaries of Performance Practice Encyclopedias and Dictionaries of Jazz, Rock, and Popular Music Miscellaneous Music Encyclopedias and Dictionaries Evaluation Checklist Suggested Readings CHAPTER 4 Periodical Indexes and Article Databases Major Music Periodical Indexes Retrospective Music Periodical Indexes Other Music Periodical Indexes Ceased Music Periodical Indexes Periodical Indexes for Related Disciplines American History Business Education Humanities Language and Literature Performing Arts Science and Medicine Social Sciences and Psychology Major General Periodical Indexes Major Newspaper Indexes Finding Online Journals Evaluation Checklist Suggested Readings CHAPTER 5 Indexes to Music Dissertations, Theses, Conference Papers, and Festschriften Dissertations and Theses Indexes of Dissertations and Theses Music-Specific Indexes of Dissertations and Theses General Indexes of Dissertations and Theses Conference Papers and Congress Reports Indexes of Conference Papers and Congress Reports Music-Specific Indexes of Conference Papers and Congress Reports General Indexes of Conference Papers and Congress Reports Festschriften Indexes of Festschriften Music-Specific Indexes of Festschriften General Indexes of Essays Evaluation Checklist Suggested Readings CHAPTER 6 Thematic Catalogs Bibliographies of Thematic Catalogs Single-Composer Thematic Catalogs Examples of Single-Composer Thematic Catalogs Guides and Locators for Single-Composer Thematic Catalogs Thematic Catalogs for Particular Repertories Examples of Thematic Catalogs for Particular Repertories Collections, Archives, Libraries, and Publishers Evaluation Checklist Suggested Readings CHAPTER 7 Indexes to Music in Complete Works Editions, Musical Monuments, Historical Sets, and Anthologies Complete Works Editions Examples of Composers' Complete Works Editions Musical Monuments and Historical Sets Examples of Musical Monuments by Place Examples of Historical Sets by Style Period Additional Examples of Sets and Series Anthologies Examples of Anthologies Indexes of Complete Works Editions, Musical Monuments, Historical Sets, and Anthologies Evaluation Checklist Suggested Readings CHAPTER 8 Music Histories, Source Readings, and Chronologies Music Histories Multi-Volume Music Histories Music History Series (W. W. Norton and Prentice Hall) General Music History Texts Music Appreciation Texts Study Guides and Outlines of Music History Important Earlier Music Histories Historiography Special Topic Histories Music Source Readings General Music Source Readings Special Topic Music Source Readings Music Chronologies General Music Chronologies Special Topic Music Chronologies Evaluation Checklists Suggested Readings CHAPTER 9 Bibliographies of Music and Music Literature Bibliographies of Music General Music Bibliographies Bibliographies for Particular Repertories Bibliographies of Music Literature General Bibliographies of Music Literature Special Topic Bibliographies of Music Literature Bibliographies of Both Music and Music Literature International Inventory of Musical Sources (RISM) Composer Bio-Bibliographies, Guides to Research, and Other Bibliographies Examples of Single-Composer Bibliographies Evaluation Checklist Suggested Readings CHAPTER 10 Discographies Bibliographies of Discographies Comprehensive and Historical Discographies Recommended Recordings and Buyer's Guides Library and Sound Archive Catalogs Local Libraries Library Consortia National Libraries Bibliographic Utilities Special Topic Discographies Discographies for Instruments and Ensembles Opera Discographies Jazz Discographies Rock Music Discographies Folk and World Music Discographies Discographies of Women in Music Single-Composer Discographies Schoenberg, Arnold Stravinsky, Igor Wagner, Richard Performer Discographies Recording Label Discographies American Music Discographies Canadian Music Discographies Recording Reviews and Indexes to Reviews Evaluation Checklist Suggested Readings CHAPTER 11 Music Iconographies Bibliographies of Iconographies General Music Iconographies and Illustrated Histories Musical Instrument Iconographies General Musical Instrument Iconographies Western Musical Instrument Iconographies Non-Western Musical Instrument Iconographies Multiple-Composer Iconographies Single-Composer Iconographies Bach, Johann Sebastian Beethoven, Ludwig van Brahms, Johannes Chopin, Frédéric Debussy, Claude Handel, George Frederic Haydn, Franz Joseph Liszt, Franz Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da Schoenberg, Arnold Schubert, Franz Schumann, Robert Stravinsky, Igor Verdi, Giuseppe Wagner, Richard Evaluation Checklist Suggested Readings CHAPTER 12 Digital Media Online Books Online Scores Streaming Audio Streaming Video Images Mixed Media Websites Staying Current Evaluation Checklists Suggested Readings PART TWO WRITING, STYLE MANUALS, AND CITATION CHAPTER 13 Writing About Music Assignment Types Abstracts, annotations, and annotated bibliography Reviews Presentations Lecture recitals Concert programs and program notes Grant applications Music-Specific Writing Books Compiling bibliographies Concert programs and program notes Evaluation Checklists Suggested Readings CHAPTER 14 Writing General Writing Books Comprehensive Guides Editing Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling Style and Rhetoric Writing and Publishing Process Evaluation Checklist Suggested Readings CHAPTER 15 Style Manuals and Citation of Sources Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism Examples of Plagiarism Major Style Manuals University of Chicago Press Style (Chicago Style) American Psychological Association Style (APA Style) Modern Language Association Style (MLA Style) Music-Specific Style Manuals Reference Management Tools Using Sources Evaluation Checklist Suggested Readings Appendixes A: Library of Congress Classification: Class M Outline B: Search Tips Boolean Search Terms Nesting Search Terms Truncation and Wildcards Phrase and "String" Searches Proximity C: Composers Included as Examples in This Text D: Chicago Style at Your Fingertips Bibliographic Citation Formats Footnote/Endnote Citation Formats Author-Date System E: APA Style at Your Fingertips Reference List Reference Citations in the Text F: MLA Style at Your Fingertips List of Works Cited Parenthetical Text Citations Glossary Index

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