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  • Dominoes One Sherlock Holmes The Blue Diamond

    Oxford University Press Dominoes One Sherlock Holmes The Blue Diamond

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    Book Synopsis''He''s an intelligent man. He was once rich and is now poor. His wife loved him once, but she doesn''t love him now. And he''s thirty or forty years old.'' One look at an old hat, and Sherlock Holmes can tell you a lot about its owner. He sees - and thinks - a lot more than the people around him, and when a beautiful blue diamond disappears, Sherlock is the only man in London who can find it.

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  • Dominoes Quick Starter Zombie Attack

    OUP Oxford Dominoes Quick Starter Zombie Attack

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    Book Synopsis''Professor Clark''s work usually helps people. But this is something new.''Clark''s helper - Tasha Kiara - is telling Chaz - a local TV reporter about the Professor''s new serum.Then an earthquake hits Clark''s California lab, and his serum brings dead bodies in the cemetery alive. Soon the zombies attack!What happens to Professor Clark? How can Tasha and Chaz stop the zombies? Who lives and who dies? Read this story and see.

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  • Oxford Bookworms Library Level 3 Poisonous

    Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Level 3 Poisonous

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    Book SynopsisClassics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR.Pinewood Academy is an expensive school in the most fashionable part of town - and scholarship kids like Liza and her friends Marco and Suki aren''t always welcome there. There''s a lot of talk too when Liza begins dating good-looking Alex, the most popular boy in her year. But is anyone really angry enough to poison him and make Liza look like his murderer?

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    £14.20

  • Oxford Bookworms Library Factfiles Level 4 Women

    Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Factfiles Level 4 Women

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    Book SynopsisClassics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR.History and the modern world are full of women who have done extraordinary things in all areas of life - art, campaigning, science, medicine, sport, space travel and fashion. But their stories have not always been told. From the 1800s to the present day, from South Korea to Spain, this book tells the stories of nine fearless women, and shows the great differences they have made to the world around us.

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    £14.41

  • Oxford Bookworms Library Level 6 Sherlock Holmes

    Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Level 6 Sherlock Holmes

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    Book SynopsisClassics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR.Another grey London day. At 221B Baker Street, Sherlock Holmes is bored and gloomy. So when Miss Morstan requests Holmes''s help to find her father and explain the mysterious pearls being sent to her, Holmes and Watson welcome the new adventure. Holmes''s mood lifts as he reveals a complicated story of lost Indian treasure and murder.

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    £15.02

  • Oxford Dictionary of American English Pack

    Oxford University Press Oxford Dictionary of American English Pack

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    £34.10

  • Oxford Picture Dictionary EnglishChinese

    Oxford University Press Oxford Picture Dictionary EnglishChinese

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    Book SynopsisThe Oxford Picture English/Chinese Dictionary provides a fully integrated vocabulary development program, progressing from essential words to the more complex, delivered in short, thematic units. This edition still features the rich and vibrant illustrations that the Oxford Picture Dictionary is known and loved for. These illustrations present vocabulary in meaningful, real-life contexts to ensure success outside of class. So, what''s new in the Third Edition? 11 new and expanded topics. What words do students need to navigate a doctor''s appointment? Or on their first day at a new job? New and expanded topics - Illnesses and Medical Conditions, Health Insurance, Cyber Safety, Job Search, Career Planning, Soft Skills, First Day on the Job, Inside a Company, Information Technology, Digital Literacy, Internet Research - focus on the important life skills students needtoday.Updated activitiesand an increased focus on 21st century skills help students prepare for work, academic study, and citizenship.A focus on Oxford 3000 vocabulary ensures students learn the most useful and important words.

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    £30.97

  • Scope Level 1 Students Book

    Oxford University Press Scope Level 1 Students Book

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    Book SynopsisThis comprehensive four-skills course for intermediate and secondary classes builds students' confidence and helps them achieve success in English.

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    £39.20

  • Oxford Picture Dictionary High Beginning Workbook

    Oxford University Press Oxford Picture Dictionary High Beginning Workbook

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    Book SynopsisWith page for page vocabulary reinforcement activities, the High Beginning Workbook for The Oxford Picture Dictionary Third Edition provides unparalleled support to meet the needs of today's English language learners.

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    £30.89

  • Headway PreIntermediate Students Book A with

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    £40.40

  • Lets Go 4 Skills Book

    Oxford University Press Lets Go 4 Skills Book

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    Book SynopsisThe Skills Book offers students extra reading, writing and listening practice. Based on the trusted Let''s Go methodology, it uses the vocabulary and grammar patterns that students have covered in the Student Book and Workbook. This approach reinforces the language students have learned with Let''s Go and ensures that they are practicing their skills at the correct level. Listening Practice CD Research1 suggests that listening is the most commonly used skill, but is often the most difficult one for students to master.2 The Listening Practice CD that accompanies each Skills Book maximizes your opportunities to develop students'' listening skills. Every lesson includes an audio-based listening comprehension exercise. Students can only complete each exercise when they understand the audio, so you can be confident that they are making good progress as they work through the book.The activities reinforce the speech delivery patterns that stu

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    £30.20

  • Oxford Bookworms Library Factfiles Level 1 Usain

    Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Factfiles Level 1 Usain

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    Book SynopsisPerfect for use in and out of class the Oxford Bookworms Library gives you: Choice - Students can choose from over 270 books, across a wide range of genres - from crime, fantasy and thrillers, to classics, plays and non-fiction. There''s something for everyone! Comfort and Consistency - Bookworms are written to a carefully designed language syllabus, judged to be the most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, andquality of story by David R.Hill (ELT journal review). The reliable grading and variety of books available means students practise and improve their English by reading at a comfortable level, with books that really interest them. Extra Teacher Support - Free editable tests for every book makes it easy to use readers with your class, test your students'' knowledge, and check their comprehension. For more ways of using Bookworms in and out of class watch the Oxford Big Read step-by-step video tips withdownloadableworksheets.

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    £13.70

  • Oxford Read and Discover Level 1 In the Sky

    Oxford University Press Oxford Read and Discover Level 1 In the Sky

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    Book SynopsisRead and discover all about the sky. What can you see in the sky? What are stars? Read and discover more about the world! This series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work.

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    £13.49

  • Oxford Read and Imagine Early Starter Apples and

    Oxford University Press Oxford Read and Imagine Early Starter Apples and

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    Book SynopsisResearch shows that the more you read,the better your English becomes.Reading in English improves your listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, fluency and confidence all vital to exam success.Using Oxford Read and Discover and Oxford Read and Imagine is a motivating way to help your students increase their contact time with English, both in and out of class. These Graded Readers are written and designed specifically for language learners so they can enjoy reading at their level from the very beginning.Being able to read a book in English gives students a powerful sense of achievement and a chance to put into practice what they are learning from their coursebooks; it helps them consolidate and expand this language.How can I use Graded Readers with my students?For tips and activities on using Graded Readers with your students take a look at the Activity Books and online Teacher' Handbook with Photocopiable Worksheets and Answer Keys.To get your students excited about read

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    £12.27

  • Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1 A Little

    Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1 A Little

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    Book SynopsisWord count 5,840 Suitable for young learners Bestseller

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    £13.70

  • Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1 The Presidents

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    Book SynopsisWord count 5,270

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    £13.70

  • Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1 White Death

    Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1 White Death

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    Book SynopsisWord count 6,600 Bestseller

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    £13.70

  • Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1 The Wizard of Oz

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    Book SynopsisWord count 5,440 Suitable for younger learners CD: American English Bestseller

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    £13.70

  • Oxford Bookworms Library Level 2 Robinson Crusoe

    Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Level 2 Robinson Crusoe

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    Book SynopsisSuitable for younger learners Word count 6,830 Bestseller

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    £13.89

  • Oxford Bookworms Library Level 4 The Whispering

    Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Level 4 The Whispering

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    Book SynopsisWord count 17,100

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    £14.41

  • Oxford Bookworms Library Level 6 Oliver Twist

    Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Level 6 Oliver Twist

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    Book SynopsisWord count 26,560 Bestseller

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    £15.02

  • American English File Starter Workbook

    Oxford University Press American English File Starter Workbook

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    £30.30

  • American English File Level 1 Workbook

    Oxford University Press American English File Level 1 Workbook

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    £30.30

  • On Taking Offence

    Oxford University Press Inc On Taking Offence

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    Book SynopsisSomeone fails to shake your outstretched hand, puts you down in front of others, or makes a joke in poor taste. Should we take offence? Wouldn''t it be better if we didn''t? In the face of popular criticism of people taking offence too easily, and the social problems that creates, Emily McTernan defends taking offence as often morally appropriate and socially valuable. Within societies marred by inequality, taking offence can resist the day-to-day patterning of social hierarchies. This book defends the significance of details of our social interactions. Cumulatively, small acts, and the social norms underlying these, can express and reinforce social hierarchies. But by taking offence, we mark an act as an affront to our social standing. We also often communicate our rejection of that affront to others. At times, taking offence can be a way to renegotiate the shared social norms around what counts as respectful treatment. Rather than a mere expression of hurt feelings then, to take offence can be to stand up for one''s standing. When taken by those deemed to have less social standing, to take offence can be a direct act of insubordination against a social hierarchy. Taking offence can resist everyday inequalities. In unequal societies, the inclination to take offence at the right things, and to the right degree, may even be a civic virtue. These right things at which to take offence include many of the very instances that the opponents of a culture of taking offence find most objectionable: apparently trivial and small-scale details of our social interactions.Trade ReviewIn On Taking Offence, Emily McTernan develops a new, subtle, and compelling account of what it is to take offence and why taking offence is sometimes, but not always, morally justified. McTernan's admirably clear and judicious style, many vivid and timely examples, and significant moral sensitivity make this book a 'must read' for those who are interested in the nature and value of respect and, more generally, in central aspects of the moral life beyond rights and duties * Adam Cureton, Professor of Philosophy, University of Tennessee *Emily McTernan offers an analysis of taking offence that insightfully gets past the troubling public rhetoric around this emotion. McTernan provides a sorely needed repositioning of this emotion that encourages long overdue philosophical attention to social standing and status. She lucidly details how offence can serve both to defend and destabilize social status arrangements and suggests how each of these may stimulate important moral progress. * Amy Olberding, Presidential Professor of Philosophy, University of Oklahoma *Taking offence - how it feels, when it's appropriate, and when steps should be taken to make it less likely to happen - are familiar components of day-to-day moral and political interactions. Yet political philosophers have tip-toed around the subject, rarely engaging beyond questions of legal regulation. In her nuanced, entertaining, clear sighted and highly original analysis Emily McTernan relates taking offence to the idea of social standing and demonstrates that it should attract the attention of anyone concerned with questions of equality. * Jonathan Wolff, Alfred Landecker Professor of Values and Public Policy, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Taking offence: An emotion reconsidered 1.1. Philosophers on taking offence 1.2. An analysis of taking offence 1.3. Distinguishing offence 1.4. Rethinking offence: Domestic, not catastrophic 1.5. The limits of offence 1.6. Towards a defence: From victimhood to social standing 2. What taking offence does 2.1. Social standing and the role of social norms 2.2. Taking offence and reinforcing norms 2.3. Taking offence and renegotiating norms 2.4. In defence of negotiating social norms 2.5. On negotiating through offence 3. Do sweat the small stuff: The nature and significance of social standing 3.1. Between excess and deficiency 3.2. Social standing as an equal part I: Why the 'small stuff' matters 3.3. Social standing as an equal part II: The power to set the terms 3.4. In defence of the significance of affronts 3.5. Resisting by taking offence 4. The limits of justified offence: On anger, intent, and uptake 4.1. Anger, offence, and the act 4.2. Contesting offence 4.3. 'But I didn't mean it': On intention and blame 4.4. 'But that's not offensive': Disagreement and the offensive 4.5. When offence lacks uptake 5. Only joking!: On the offensiveness of humour 5.1. Theories of humour and the offensive 5.2. Some linguistics of jokes 5.3. How offensive jokes function 5.4. The riskiness of humour 6. A corrective civic virtue: Weighing the costs and benefits of offence 6.1. Offence as a civic virtue: Arguments from equality and civility 6.2. The costs of offence to the offending party 6.3. Justifying the costs of offence 6.4. Burdens on the offended 7. A social approach, our lives online, and the social emotions 7.1. A regulatory turn 7.2. Taking offence online 7.3. The social emotions beyond offence Bibliography Index

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    £27.51

  • Extended Essay Print and Online Course Book Pack

    OUP Oxford Extended Essay Print and Online Course Book Pack

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    Book SynopsisEquip learners to achieve in the Extended Essay. Matched to the new IB Guide, this essential resource provides learners with a step-by-step pathway to maximize achievement. With complete guidance for every aspect of writing and researching, use this resource to strengthen performance.

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    £50.99

  • Concise Oxford EnglishArabic Dictionary of

    Oxford University Press Concise Oxford EnglishArabic Dictionary of

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    Book SynopsisConciseDesigned to meet the needs both of the Arabic speaker who is learning English and of the English speaker who is learning Arabic.BL Records the different levels of usage met with in newspapers, radio, television, and films.BL Where familiar, colloquial, and slang levels are indicated, the major Arabic dialectal equivalents are given.

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    £15.99

  • A Dictionary of Biology

    Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Biology

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    Book SynopsisThis new eighth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent progress in the fields of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, with particular expansion to the areas of research design and plant and animal development. Over 120 new entries include de-extinction, ecological footprint, rewilding, and Zika virus, now totalling over 5,600 authoritative and up-to-date entries. Numerous appendices include classifications of the animal and plant kingdoms, SI units, Nobel prizewinners, and a new appendix on anatomical terms. With new diagrams and updated web links, this remains the market-leading dictionary for students of biology, both at sixth form college and university level.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition Ideally suited to students of biology, either at secondary or university level, or as a general reference source for anyone with an interest in life sciences * Journal of Anatomy *Lives up to its expectations; the entries are concise but explanatory. Cross-referencing and diagrammatic illustrations are welcome, additional features * Biologist *Table of ContentsPrefaceA-Z entriesAppendicesSI unitsSimplified phylogenetic tree of the animal kingdomSimplified phylogenetic tree for plantsGeological time scaleModel organisms and their genomesMajor mass extinctions of speciesNobel prizewinning contributions to biologyEvolutionAnatomical termsUseful websites

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    £13.49

  • Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang

    Oxford University Press Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang

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    Book SynopsisDrawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney ''abaht'' to the American term ''zowie'', this is the most authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries. The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang is a fascinating and entertaining collection, packed with illustrative quotations and providing full details of origins and dates of first printed use. The text contains expressions from around the English-speaking world such as ''dork'' and ''cockamamie'' (North America) and ''giggle-house'' and ''Jimmy Woodser'' (Australia). As well as the A-Z listing of terms, the book contains a comprehensive thematic index, enabling users to home in on particular areas of interest, such as the body, food and drink, and human behaviour. Full of surprises, this is an essential read for word lovers and anyone with an interest in language.Trade ReviewThis book is a gab-fest. * Christopher Hirst, The Independent *Table of ContentsPREFACE TO SECOND EDITION; INTRODUCTION TO FIRST EDITION; PRONUNCIATION SYMBOLS; PRINCIPAL ABBREVIATIONS; DICTIONARY; THEMATIC INDEX

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    £12.34

  • Oxford University Press The Myth of Mars and Venus

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    Book SynopsisPopular assumptions about gender and communication - famously summed up in the title of the massively influential 1992 bestseller Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus - can have unforeseen but far-reaching consequences in many spheres of life, from attitudes to the phenomenon of ''date-rape'' to expectations of achievement at school, and potential discrimination in the work-place. In this wide-ranging and thoroughly readable book, Deborah Cameron, Rupert Murdoch Professor of Language and Communication at Oxford University and author of a number of leading texts in the field of language and gender studies, draws on over 30 years of scientific research to explain what we really know and to demonstrate how this is often very different from the accounts we are familiar with from recent popular writing. Ambitious in scope and exceptionally accessible, The Myth of Mars and Venus tells it like it is: widely accepted attitudes from the past and from other cultures are at heart related to asTrade Reviewa brilliant and timely book * Katharine Viner, The Guardian *In this vigorously argued book, [Cameron] also combats the cliché by example, writing in an enjoyable mode of pugnacious sarcasm * Steven Poole, The Guardian *Cameron, skilled at deflating the sweeping generalisations of others... * The Sunday Times *Cameron's wry, measured dismemberment of these stereotypes makes for enjoyable reading * Ceri Radford, The Daily Telegraph *this delightfully spiky book * Susannah Herbert, The Sunday Times *this immensely readable book * Romy Clark, Red Pepper magazine *Cameron blows through the fog of pop-psych gender 'research' like Afrin through swollen sinuses, shrinking the claims of sound-bite science on contact * Jan Freeman, Boston Globe *This short and enjoyable read ... is very welcome * Sarah Ensor, Socialist Review *Fascinating, insightful, comprehensive ... you'll just have to read it for yourself * Contemporary UK Feminism, www.thefword.org.uk *Cameron cites a lot of literature, makes her points lucidly, and distinguishes nicely between scientific consensus and cultural assumption. She's also bitingly funny * Read for Pleasure *Cameron does a great job * Feminist Philosophers *Table of Contents1. Myths, and why they matter ; 2. A time and a place: putting myths in their cultural context ; 3. Partial truths: why difference is not the whole story ; 4. A world of difference? Mars and Venus in childhood and adolescence ; 5. Cross purposes: the myth of male-female misunderstanding ; 6. Back to nature: brains, genes, and evolution ; 7. Public speaking: Mars and Venus in politics and the workplace ; 8. Doing what comes culturally: identity and style ; 9. Beyond Mars and Venus ; Notes ; Index

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    £12.34

  • Compact Oxford German Dictionary

    Oxford University Press Compact Oxford German Dictionary

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    Book SynopsisThe Compact Oxford German Dictionary offers over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary German and English. It covers all the words you need for everday use, carefully selected from evidence from the Oxford Languages Tracker and the Oxford English Corpus. Also includes German cultural and grammar supplements to help you improve your German.

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    £12.59

  • A Dictionary of Sociology

    Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Sociology

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    Book SynopsisA consistent best-seller, the wide-ranging and authoritative Dictionary of Sociology was first published in 1994 and contains more than 2,500 entries on the terminology, methods, concepts, and thinkers in the field, as well as from the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science.For this fourth edition, Professor John Scott has conducted a thorough review of all entries to ensure that they are concise, focused, and up to date. Revisions reflect current intellectual debates and social conditions, particularly in relation to global and multi-cultural issues. New entries cover relevant contemporary concepts, such as climate change, social media, terrorism, and intersectionality, as well as key living sociologists.This Dictionary is both an invaluable introduction to sociology for beginners, and an essential source of reference for more advanced students and teachers.Trade ReviewReaders and especially beginning readers of sociology can scarcely do better than turn to this dictionary. There is no better single-volume compilation for an up-to-date, readable and authoritative source of definitions, summaries and references in contemporary sociology * A. H. Halsey *

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    £12.59

  • The Oxford Guide to Etymology

    Oxford University Press The Oxford Guide to Etymology

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    Book SynopsisThe best introduction to word history ever published combines scholarship with readability. OED's chief etymologist shows how words originate and change. He explores the histories of place and personal names and explains how to use different kinds of evidence, historical as well as linguistic. This is a book for everyone interested in words.Trade ReviewThis is an immaculate work in every sense, proudly flying the banners of authority and of hegemony ... a galazy of fascinating examples ... a brilliant, addictive work indispensable for school and academic libraries at all levels, and for all with any interest in words and the enchanted patterns they weave. * H. G. A. Hughes, Reference Reviews *a very readable, informative, content-packed introduction for the beginner; for the initiated it provides an incentive to ponder the many open questions presented. As such it can be unreservedly recommended. * Elmar Seebold, Anglia *Our strong expectations of The Oxford Guide to Etymology are fully realized * Nicoline van der Sijs, Nederlandse Taalkunde *Very much to be welcomed * Paul T. Roberge, English Language and Linguistics *Table of ContentsAbout this book ; 1. Introduction ; 2. What is a Word? Which Words Need Etymologies? ; 3. Are Words Coherent Entities? ; 4. Word Formation ; 5. Lexical Borrowing ; 6. The Mechanisms of Borrowing ; 7. Change in Word Form ; 8. Semantic Change ; 9. Etymology and Names ; 10. Conclusion ; Glossary ; Suggested for Further Reading ; References ; General Index ; Index of Word Forms

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    £26.99

  • Writing Science in Plain English

    The University of Chicago Press Writing Science in Plain English

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    Book SynopsisBad writing is bad for science. The problem is so significant that clear writing has become a legal requirement for federal agencies, thanks to the Plain Writing Act of 2010, which requires that writing be accessible, consistent, written in plain language, and easy to understand. This book shows how to produce such clear, concise scientific prose.Trade Review"This is the best book of this sort I have read. Anne E. Greene practices what she preaches, writing clearly for a general scientific audience. She comes across as both highly knowledgeable and accessible. Greene makes achieving clarity look simple, and I found myself marveling at her wizardry. Readers will find the text empowering." -Gina Maranto, University of Miami"

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    £14.00

  • The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction

    The University of Chicago Press The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction

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    Book SynopsisA book-world veteran offers the first copyediting guide focused exclusively on fiction. Although The Chicago Manual of Style is widely used by writers and editors of all stripes, it is primarily concerned with nonfiction, a fact long lamented by the fiction community. In this long-awaited book from the publisher of the Manual, Amy J. Schneider, a veteran copyeditor who's worked on bestsellers across a wide swath of genres, delivers a companionable editing guide geared specifically toward fiction copyeditorsthe first book of its type. In a series of approachable thematic chapters, Schneider offers cogent advice on how to deal with dialogue, voice, grammar, conscious language, and other significant issues in fiction. She focuses on the copyediting tasks specific to fictionsuch as tracking the details of fictional characters, places, and events to ensure continuity across the workand provides a slew of sharp, practicable solutions drawn from her twenty-five years of experience worTrade Review“A roadmap that should be on the must-read list of any professional editor who’s serious about the art of copyediting fiction.” * Louise Harnby, advanced professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading *"Copyeditors have long wished for a comprehensive and authoritative guide to working with fiction, and The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction fills that void admirably. Amy Schneider takes you by the hand and provides valuable guidance on approach and fiction-specific style considerations based on her vast experience. New and seasoned fiction copyeditors both will find it useful in their day-to-day work. Authors, too, can benefit from the wealth of knowledge in this book, especially the sections on characters and timelines. This book is a must-read for every copyeditor who works with fiction." * Lori Paximadis, founder of Pax Studio *“A thoroughly helpful resource that I wish had been around when I first began my editing career. Now, years later, after meeting and interacting with writers and editors of all levels, I can say with confidence that Schneider’s guidance is sorely needed for those who don't realize that the world of make-believe is just as specialized and nuanced as any other field.” * Crystal Watanabe, owner and lead editor of Pikko's House *“From the details of building a useful stylesheet to the philosophical depths of the editor's role in fiction, Schneider has transformed decades of experience into an invaluable and engaging resource that will guide wordsmiths for years to come. Veterans of the field will find much of value here, and new or aspiring copyeditors should drop everything and read this book immediately.” * Sarah Grey, development editor at O'Reilly Media *"The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction will please both fiction editors and authors who must self-edit. . . [Schneider] quickly but thoroughly covers style guides, characters, and locations. Each provides excellent advice to help authors create richer descriptions of these key story ingredients. The text is packed with good examples, as well as advice on handling issues you won’t find in other guides." * Technical Communication *"Schneider’s The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction is a detailed, confidence-boosting resource for fiction editors at all levels of experience. . . Schneider puts the spotlight on fiction editing, writing with authority and a deep understanding of a fiction editor’s specific needs, and the hands-on experience to provide useful solutions to plenty of common issues." * Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading *"A sure-footed first move into the mill of copyediting contemporary fiction. . . . Schneider’s book will likely stand as gospel for copy editors who consider fiction their bread and butter." * Publishing Research Quarterly *"Schneider’s The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction fills a need for an authoritative handbook focused on issues particular to fiction. . . An invaluable handbook for authors as well as editors." * Choice *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: The Process of Copyediting Fiction 1: The Fiction Copyeditor’s Mindset 2: The Fiction Copyeditor’s Workflow Part II: Building Your Fiction Style Sheet 3: General Style 4: Characters 5: Places 6: Timeline Part III: Editorial Issues Specific to Fiction 7: Grammar and Usage in Fiction 8: Copyediting Dialogue 9: When Fact and Fiction Collide Conclusion Acknowledgments Appendix A: Style Sheet Templates Appendix B: File Management Appendix C: Multiple Monitors Glossary Recommended Resources Index

    2 in stock

    £14.25

  • Laser B1 Class Audio CD Laser 3rd Edition B1

    Macmillan Education Laser B1 Class Audio CD Laser 3rd Edition B1

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    Book SynopsisThe Laser Class Audio CD contains all the songs featured in the Student's Book for classroom use. It is a great way to provide an interactive element to the learning and generate classroom participation.

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    £41.39

  • Ladybird Readers Level 3  Sharks ELT Graded

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 3 Sharks ELT Graded

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Sharks, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.Some sharks are big, other sharks are small. Sharks live in the sea and swim very fast. There are lots of sharks!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

    1 in stock

    £5.99

  • Ladybird Readers Level 1  On the Farm ELT Graded

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 1 On the Farm ELT Graded

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    Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents On the Farm, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.There are animals on the farm. Our food comes from farms, too. You can go to some farms and see their animals and machines.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information

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    £999.99

  • Ladybird Readers Level 1  Peter Rabbit  Goes to

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 1 Peter Rabbit Goes to

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at homeDevelops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skillsFeatures much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) testsFeatures free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parentsPeter Rabbit: Goes to the Island, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives. Old Brown has Peter Rabbit's dad's book. Peter, Benjamin and Lily want it back. The three friends must go to Old Brown's island!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

    3 in stock

    £6.83

  • Ladybird Readers Level 2  Peter Rabbit  Goes to

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 2 Peter Rabbit Goes to

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at homeDevelops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skillsFeatures much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) testsFeatures free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parentsPeter Rabbit: Goes to the Treehouse, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs. Mr. Tod wanted to eat Peter Rabbit, Lily, and Benjamin. They needed Squirrel Nutkin's help!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

    2 in stock

    £5.99

  • Ladybird Readers Level 4  Peter and the Wolf ELT

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 4 Peter and the Wolf ELT

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Peter and the Wolf, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A2 Flyers tests. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.A hungry wolf lived in the forest. He wanted to catch and eat the duck, the bird and the cat. Peter wanted to catch the wolf.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

    2 in stock

    £6.83

  • Ladybird Readers Level 1  BBC Earth  Baby Animals

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 1 BBC Earth Baby Animals

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at homeDevelops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skillsFeatures much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) testsFeatures free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parentsBBC Earth: Baby Animals, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives. Some baby animals are small, and some baby animals are big. All baby animals love to play and learn!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

    2 in stock

    £5.99

  • English for Everyone Course Book Level 2 Beginner

    Dorling Kindersley Ltd English for Everyone Course Book Level 2 Beginner

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisWelcome to the most exciting English language learner around! Work your way up with the ultimate self-study course that is easy to use and quick to learn. The Level 2 beginner''s book guarantees an engaging and entertaining experience for adults learning English as a foreign language.Budding beginners who already know the basics of English, this one is for you. Moving on from Level 1, this brilliant book goes into more depth and detail, including talking about yourself and your feelings, routines, choices, past events, future plans, achievements, and ambitions. Eye-catching illustrations and step-by-step explanations keep content simple and straightforward for easy learning. Packed with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises presented in bite-sized modules, you can follow the book from start to finish or dip in and out to boost your language skills, expand your vocabulary, and get to grips with grammar.Level 2 builds your confidence and kn

    7 in stock

    £12.59

  • Ladybird Grammar Workbook Level 3

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Grammar Workbook Level 3

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisLadybird Grammar Workbooks help young learners aged 4+ to understand and practice the basics of English grammar. The six levels of the Grammar Activity Books are carefully graded and mapped against the CEFR (pre-A1 to A2+), and help children prepare for Cambridge English: Young Learners exams.Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series features structured language progression that will help children develop their reading and writing skills. This Level 3 Grammar Workbook helps to practise using comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, simple relative clauses, contracted forms and more.

    1 in stock

    £6.83

  • Ladybird Readers Level 5  Robin Hood ELT Graded

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 5 Robin Hood ELT Graded

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £6.99

  • Ladybird Readers Level 6  BBC Earth  Amazing

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 6 BBC Earth Amazing

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £7.44

  • Ladybird Grammar Workbook Level 4

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Grammar Workbook Level 4

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £6.23

  • Do You Know Level 4  BBC Earth Looking After the

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Do You Know Level 4 BBC Earth Looking After the

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £6.83

  • Do You Know Level 3  BBC Earth Animal Senses

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Do You Know Level 3 BBC Earth Animal Senses

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisWhich animals can hear well? Which animals taste with their feet? Find out about different animal senses in this BBC Earth reader.The Ladybird Do You Know? graded readers series comprises a range of non-fiction STEM titles for young learners of English. Covering a variety of topics, Do You Know? adopts an enquiry-based approach, and includes motivating video content, project work and critical thinking activities to develop students'' linguistic and twenty-first century skills. Recommended for children aged 7+, there are four levels progressing from CEFR level Pre-A1 to level A2. Each reader is accompanied by online video content, audio, video and comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work. Animals Senses, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.

    Out of stock

    £9.59

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