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Book SynopsisThe first critical study of writing without language In recent years, asemic writing—writing without language—has exploded in popularity, with anthologies, a large-scale art exhibition, and flourishing interest on sites like tumblr, YouTube, Pinterest, and Instagram. Yet this burgeoning, fascinating field has never received a dedicated critical study. Asemic fills that gap, proposing new ways of rethinking the nature of writing.Pioneered in the work of creators such as Henri Michaux, Roland Barthes, and Cy Twombly, asemic writing consolidated as a movement in the 1990s. Author Peter Schwenger first covers these “asemic ancestors” before moving to current practitioners such as Michael Jacobson, Rosaire Appel, and Christopher Skinner, exploring how asemic writing has evolved and gained importance in the contemporary era.Asemic includes intriguing revelations about the relation of asemic writing to Chinese characters, the possibility of asemic writing in nature, and explanations of how we can read without language. Written in a lively style, this book will engage scholars of contemporary art and literary theory, as well as anyone interested in what writing was and what it is now in the process of becoming.Trade Review"How does the noncommunicative communicate? This is the seemingly innocent question Peter Schwenger unpacks. At once storehouse and treatise, Asemic has the clarity of a dictionary entry, its sagacity delivered with deceptive ease, revealing a domain vaster than anyone would have thought: a Copernican marvel."—Jed Rasula, author of History of a Shiver: The Sublime Impudence of Modernism"Asemic is a long-overdue study of poetries that occupy liminal spaces between art, like Twombly's paintings, and recognizable words, like Michaux's poetry. Peter Schwenger offers an extended theory and an introductory survey of contemporary asemic writing by Michael Jacobson, Rosaire Appel, Christopher Skinner, and others. From this book one can learn to read and, by extension, teach a-semiological texts."—Craig Saper, co-editor of Readies for Bob Brown's Machine"This is the first full-length exploration of the history and meaning of asemic writing. Important figures such as Michaux, Twombly, Barthes, Jim Leftwich, and Rosaire Appel are included, as well as examples from Chinese culture. Well-chosen illustrations accompany Peter Schwenger's insightful text. This book is a solid first map of a territory previously unknown to academic study."—Tim Gaze, publisher of Asemic magazine"What emerges in Schwenger’s book is an aesthetics of language, and of reading in par- ticular, that draws attention to how asemic writing lets us dive into the untapped possibilities of incomprehension."—Literary Review of Canada"The Art of Writing,Peter Schwenger’s engaging and groundbreaking book focused on the asemic as a cultural phenomenon and ratified genre of modern and contemporary art."—Art in America"Peter Schwenger offers a history of the practice, linking modern era pioneers like Barthes, Henri Michaux, and Cy Twombly to lesser-known contemporary practitioners Michael Jacobson, Rosaire Appel, and Christopher Skinner. Pulling examples of asemic writing from a diversity of fields—across contemporary art, comics, notation, and even nature—he demonstrates poet Michael Jacobson’s fitting definition of his field: “Without words, asemic writing is able to relate to all words, colors, and even music, irrespective of the author or the reader’s original language.”"—The Brooklyn Rail"Peter Schwenger offers the first book-length academic study of this vibrant field; it is an important and valuable start to the formal study of asemic writing."—Rain Taxi Review of Books"Vital and fateful . . . engagingly international."—CAA Reviews"In a clear and in-depth way, Asemic: the Art of Writing can be seen as a first official notation of that dance, excelling in the ability to bring to a wider audience the intricacies of a subject often seen as a niche of encrypted doodles legible only to a few."—Electric Book Review

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Get the skills you need to begin communicating in English quickly and easily!Communicating in a new language can be intimidating. This accessible guide will give you the tools and confidence to understand and converse in English with confidence. Based on the idea that the quickest route to learning a language is through a solid foundation in the basics, Easy English Step-by-Step, Second Edition presents a successful building block approach to mastering English, with important concepts linked together by clear explanations, appropriate exercises, and helpful answers.The first steps introduce you to the everyday expressions of the language, allowing you to communicate in a variety of everyday situations almost immediately.Table of ContentsDedication Contents Introduction 1 Meeting People Greeting People Formal and Informal Greetings Conversation: Greeting People Saying Good-Bye Meeting People The Six Steps to Meeting Someone Conversation: Meeting People Grammar: Subject Pronouns Grammar: BE Verb Grammar: Adjectives Talking About the Weather Using the Negative Using Intensifier Adverbs Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs Reading About It Step 1: Pre-Read Step 2: Read Actively Step 3: Understand What You Read Let’s Read Together Writing About It How to Begin a Sentence How to End a Sentence Do It Out There! Weekly Log 2 Habits, Customs, and Routines Talking About Habits, Customs, and Routines Talking About Family Grammar: Using the Simple Present Verb Tense Grammar: Using Adverbs of Frequency Grammar: Asking WH Questions in the Simple Present Tense Grammar: Yes/No Questions with Non-BE Verbs in the Simple Present Tense Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs for Daily Activities Introducing Someone Conversation: Introducing Someone to Someone Else Reading About It Let’s Read Together Topics and Main Ideas Reading Actively Writing About It Subject-Verb Agreement with the Simple Present Verb Tense Proper Nouns Do It Out There! Weekly Log 3 Food: Shopping and Restaurants Talking About What People Are Doing Now Grammar: Using the Present Progressive Verb Tense Grammar: Asking WH Questions in the Present Progressive Tense Grammar: Count and Noncount Nouns Grammar: Definite and Indefinite Articles Eating at a Restaurant Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs for Eating, Food, and Restaurants Conversation: Making Polite Requests at a Restaurant Reading About It Topics and Main Ideas Discovering Meaning Through Context Writing About It Using Commas in a List Do It Out There! Weekly Log 4 Getting Around Town Walking Around Town: Giving and Getting Directions Conversation: Asking for Directions Vocabulary: City Center Grammar: Using the Imperative Vocabulary: Expressions Used in Directions Vocabulary: Prepositions of Place Grammar: There Is/There Are Describing Your Town Communication Strategy: Understanding Directions Taking Public Transportation Conversation: Public Transportation Schedules Grammar: The Simple Present Verb Tense for Schedules Vocabulary: Public Transportation Vocabulary: Expressions of Time Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs for Getting Around Town Reading About It Let’s Read Together Discovering Meaning Through Context Writing About It Identifying the SVO Sentence Structure Do It Out There! Weekly Log 5 Recreation and Hobbies Talking About Last Weekend Conversation: Talking About What You Did Grammar: Using the Simple Past Verb Tense Time Expressions for the Past Tense Vocabulary: Recreation and Hobbies Grammar: Asking Questions with the Simple Past Verb Tense Grammar: The Simple Past BE Verb Expressing Attitudes for Recreation and Hobbies Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives Grammar: Possessive Adjectives Communication Strategy: Encouraging Someone Communication Strategy: Expressing Disbelief Conversation: Talking About the Weekend Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs for Recreation and Hobbies Reading About It Discovering Meaning Through Context: Contrast Let’s Read Together Writing About It Interjections: Using the Exclamation Point and Question Mark Writing About Past Actions Do It Out There! Weekly Log 6 Making Friends Talking to New Friends Conversation: Making a New Friend Communication Strategy: Small Talk How to Make Friends Grammar: Possessive Pronouns Grammar: Demonstrative Adjectives Grammar: Demonstrative Pronouns Spending Time with Friends Communication Strategy: Making Invitations Communication Strategy: Accepting Invitations Communication Strategy: Declining Invitations Communication Strategy: Suggesting Activities Communication Strategy: Sharing Contact Information Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs for Plans and Activities Conversation: Putting It All Together Reading About It Let’s Read Together Writing About It The SVC Sentence Structure Identifying the SVC Sentence Structure Do It Out There! Weekly Log 7 Health and Medicine Talking About Illness Real Conversation: Describing Pain Grammar: Using the Present Perfect Progressive Tense Communication Strategy: Describing Symptoms Vocabulary: Symptoms and Ailments Consulting a Doctor Communication Strategy: Giving Advice Communication Strategy: Asking for Advice Communication Strategy: Asking for Permission Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs for Health Conversation: Putting It All Together Reading About It Let’s Read Together Identifying Supporting Ideas in a Paragraph Writing About It Structure of a Paragraph Do It Out There! Weekly Log 8 Shopping and Clothing Talking About Shopping Conversation: At a Clothing Store Grammar: Using the Future Verb Tense Communication Strategy: Offering and Asking for Help Vocabulary: Clothing Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs for Shopping Prepositions of Time Grammar: Object Pronouns Talking About Clothes Vocabulary: Adverbs and Adjectives Vocabulary: Comparatives Vocabulary: Superlatives Communication Strategy: Asking for and Giving Opinions Conversation: Putting It All Together Reading About It Let’s Read Together Writing About It Review: Structure of a Paragraph Do It Out There! Weekly Log Appendix: Useful Resources for ESL Students Answer Key Index

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Book SynopsisWinner of the André Simon Drink Book of the YearShortlisted for the Louis Roederer Wine Book of the Year 2020"One book deserves a place on every wine drinker's shelf, and that is The World Atlas of Wine" - Victoria Moore in the Telegraph"magisterial" - Fiona Beckett, Guardian "a key reference material for any sommelier, wine professional or any amateur serious about their passion" - Imbibe "The most useful single volume on wine ever published... If I owned only one wine book, it would be this one." - Andrew Jefford, Decanter Few wine books can be called classic, but the first edition of The World Atlas of Wine made publishing history when it appeared in 1971. It is recognized by critics as the essential and most authoritative wine reference work available. This eighth edition will bring readers, both old and new, up to date with the world of wine. To reflect all the changes in the global wine scene over the past six years, the Atlas has grown in size to 416 pages and 22 new maps have been added to the wealth of superb cartography in the book. The text has been given a complete overhaul to address the topics of most vital interest to today's wine-growers and drinkers. With beautiful photography throughout, Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, the world's most respected wine-writing duo, have once again joined forces to create a classic that no wine lover can afford to be without."The World Atlas of Wine is the single most important reference book on the shelf of any wine student." - Eric Asimov, New York Times'Simply superb work... buy it if you like wine at all.' - Victoria Moore, Telegraph "Like a good bottle of wine, you'll find yourself going back to it again and again... Perfect for anyone who has a thirst for greater wine knowledge." - Edward Deitch, NBC/today.com"The World Atlas of Wine belongs on your shelf... The essential rootstock of any true wine lover's library. A multi-layered snapshot of wine and how it has evolved." - Dave McIntyre, Washington Post

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Book SynopsisIn a world filled with great museums and great paintings, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is the reigning queen. Her portrait rules over a carefully designed salon, one that was made especially for her in a museum that may seem intended for no other purpose than to showcase her virtues. What has made this portrait so renowned, commanding such adoration? And what of other works of art that continue to enthrall spectators: What makes the Great Sphinx so great? Why do iterations of The Scream and American Gothic permeate nearly all aspects of popular culture? Is it because of the mastery of the artists who created them? Or can something else account for their popularity? In Famous Works of Art—And How They Got That Way, John B. Nici looks at twenty well-known paintings, sculptures, and photographs that have left lasting impressions on the general public. As Nici notes, there are many reasons why works of art become famous; few have anything to do with quality. The author explains why the reputations of some creations have grown over the years, some disproportionate to their artistic value. Written in a style that is both entertaining and informative, this book explains how fame is achieved, and ultimately how a work either retains that fame, or passes from the public consciousness. From ancient artifacts to a can of soup, this book raises the question: Did the talent to promote and publicize a work exceed the skills employed to create that object of worship? Or are some masterpieces truly worth the admiration they receive? The creations covered in this book include the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Raphael’s Sistine Madonna, El Greco’s The Burial of Count Orgaz, Rodin’s The Thinker, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, and Picasso’s Guernica. Featuring more than sixty images, including color reproductions, Famous Works of Art—And How They Got That Way will appeal to anyone who has ever wondered if a great painting, sculpture, or photograph, really deserves to be called “great.”Trade ReviewArt historian Nici considers some of the world’s most revered pieces of art and the 'peculiar—and often inexplicable' circumstances that contributed to their current significance. These include the 1922 discovery of the ancient Egyptian tomb of King Tutankhamun, which benefited from press coverage stimulating the public’s interest, and the steady rise in prominence of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa over centuries, further enhanced by its 1911 theft. The statue Winged Victory sat in the Louvre 'friendless and unnoticed' before a mere change in location to the grand central staircase made it a visitor favorite. Nici outlines the controversy surrounding Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass, criticized by the stodgy French Salon, but lauded by more liberal impressionists. Van Gogh is lionized for his cult of personality and tortured history boldly on display in Starry Night, and Grant Wood’s American Gothic is noted for its 'ambiguity of form and interpretation,' evident in arguments over the artist’s sincerity. Nici also recalls Andy Warhol’s explosion into celebrity via the Campbell’s soup prints and the multiple controversies surrounding the construction of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, designed by 21-year-old Yale undergraduate Maya Lin. Viewing the artistic material through the angle of fame is a unique approach and Nici provides ample and accessible theory, interpretation, and historical context to make this an interesting and educational read. * Publishers Weekly *'Why do certain works of art sustain or lose their fame?' asks Nici (professor of art history at Queens College, in Flushing, New York) in the introduction to his study of 20 iconic photographs, paintings, and sculptures. The answer makes for a fascinating look at the content and context of such works as the Great Sphinx, Botticelli's The Birth of Venus, Manet's Luncheon on the Grass, Dorothea Lange's Migrant Mother, Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup, and the rest. For each work examined, there is a detailed description and a thorough accounting of its contemporary reception and subsequent reputation. Among the more than 60 images included are a number of color reproductions. Over and over, we read that the reputation of a particular 'masterpiece' often has less to do with its artistic quality and more to do with the success of its publicity and promotion. Any one of these 20 chapters would make a lively and engaging lecture in art history; all of them should be required reading for anyone who has ever visited an art museum. * Booklist *True adventures in art history—who knew that wanton destruction, theft, forgery and the contempt of critics were prime ingredients for making works of art famous? John Nici’s book is a terrific read, entertaining and erudite. -- Michael Findlay, author of The Value of ArtThis is not just another art history book! Well-researched and accessible to a broad readership, Famous Works of Art—And How They Got That Way examines 4500 years of fine art, sculpture and photography. Far from a dry read, Nici’s twenty case studies vividly capture the post-creation life of each object by exploring the triangulation among the works, their meanings, and their cultural reception. The text further problematizes the notion of the masterpiece amid genius, fame, reputation, and value. After reading it, you may (even) think again before taking a selfie in front of a masterpiece and posting it to social media! -- Juilee Decker, Associate Professor, Museum Studies, Rochester Institute of TechnologyWell crafted and highly readable. John Nici gives an insightful overview of many factors impacting the fame of works of art throughout the ages. The “masterpieces” range from a long span of history and reflect changing attitudes over the broad spectrum of time. Famous Works of Art will cause you to think deeply about the many paths to fame. This book provides an intriguing exploration of the fickle nature of perseverance vs. obscurity wrought by the passage of time and taste. -- Dr. Carey Rote, Professor of Art History, Texas A & M University-Corpus ChristiJohn Nici’s fun and fascinating text delves into the heart of how and why certain objects, often ones that were criticized in their own eras, become celebrated. Ultimately, Nici explores the nature of and causes for the popular renown of painting, sculpture, and photography. Nici’s delectable prose will be enjoyed by the specialist, the amateur, those who are new to art history, and anyone who has ever asked themselves or their professor, "Why is that famous?" -- Caterina Y. Pierre, Professor of Art History, City University of New York at KingsboroughTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword by Dennis Geronimus Introduction Chapter 1 The Great Sphinx: Beyond Human Understanding Chapter 2 Tomb of Tutankhamen: Politics, Ethnic Pride, Hornets, a Dead Canary, and a Curse Chapter 3 The Parthenon Sculptures: Lord Elgin and How Greece Lost Its Marbles Chapter 4 The Apollo Belvedere: The Rise and Fall of The Apollo Belvedere Chapter 5 Nike of Samothrace: The Victory of the Staircase Chapter 6 Birth of Venus by Botticelli: Nothing Is Forever, Not Even Neglect Chapter 7 Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci: You Never Know What a Smile Can Do Chapter 8 Sistine Madonna by Raphael: The Most Perfect Picture in the World Chapter 9 The Burial of Count Orgaz by El Greco: A Touch of Madness Goes a Long Way Chapter 10 Aristotle Contemplating a Bust of Homer by Rembrandt: Fame Available for a Price Chapter 11 Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze: Or Perhaps, Washington Crossing the Rhine Chapter 12 Luncheon on the Grass by Edouard Manet: Success through Scandal Chapter 13 The Thinker by Auguste Rodin: Fame Has Its Consequences Chapter 14 Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh: Lost in a Starry Night Chapter 15 The Scream by Edvard Munch: Scream, Indeed Chapter 16 American Gothic by Grant Wood: All-American Gothic Chapter 17 Migrant Mother by Dorothea Lange: The Power of the Press Chapter 18 Guernica by Pablo Picasso: Travels with Guernica Chapter 19 Andy Warhol, Campbell’s Soup: Mmm Mmm Good Chapter 20 The Vietnam Veterans Memorial by Maya Lin: The Triumph of Abstraction Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning.A handy, affordable Chinese to English and English to Chinese reference for every day, including a guide to the most common expressions in both languages.This dictionary offers extensive and up-to-date coverage of Chinese and English to travellers and learners at home, school or in the office.28,000 translations.Designed for all those studying Mandarin Chinese who need maximum information in a handy travel format.Offers comprehensive and updated coverage of Chinese and English.To help with the pronunciation of Chinese words, the dictionary includes Pinyin for all Chinese headwords, translations, phrases and examples. Pinyin is the official phonetic system for transcribing Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet, and is accepted in all Chinese-speaking countries.Contains a radical index a clear guide to looking up Chinese characters, helping the user to navigate the dictionary and find these without knowing the

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Book SynopsisThe Answers and Transcripts Book provides easy access to all AQA A Level Year 1 / AS Spanish Student Book answers and audio transcripts, supplementing the teacher notes supplied on Kerboodle. With clearly marked references to Student Book activities, the easy-to-search format aids marking and planning wherever you are.Trade Review4.6 out of 5 stars - 23 global ratings * Amazon *Table of ContentsTheme 1: Aspects of Hispanic society: current trends 1. Los valores tradicionales y modernos 2. El ciberespacio 3. La igualdad de los sexos Theme 2: Artistic culture in the Hispanic world 4. La influencia de los ídolos 5. La identidad regional en España 6. El patrimonio cultural Dosier de cine y literatura 1. Dosier de cine: Estudiar una película 2. Dosier de literatura: Estudiar un libro 3. Writing an essay about a film or a literary text

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Book SynopsisCollective decision making seems a straightforward matter: people come together and decide. But why is it that today's winners can turn into tomorrow's losers? Why can't you always get what you want? How does the interaction between the decision makers influence the outcome? And are opportunists better off than stubborn decision makers? This book takes a refreshing look at collective decision making by using models of evolutionary biology and naturalistic decision making to analyse real-world cases. These cases include the rise and fall of the Dutch high-speed railway project and the unexpected effects of introducing public-private partnerships to connect the new Thai national airport to Bangkok. Gerrits and Marks successfully guide the reader towards an in-depth understanding through rich empirical research and uncover the beautiful complexity of collective decision making. Understanding Collective Decision Making will be of great interest to academics working in public administration, political science and evolutionary theory. Public managers will also find this book helpful to understand why and how collective decisions are formed.Trade Review'For a while, complexity theory holds the promise of a new paradigm for the planning sciences. This book is a major step forward in that endeavour. It provides a unique blend of analytical reasoning and in-depth case studies within an original and coherent framework.' --Koen Frenken, Utrecht University, the Netherlands'Brilliant! Grounded in the concept of fitness landscapes - as well as the latest advances in case-based modeling and critical realism, and also visual and social complexity - this book is a significant breakthrough in the study of collective decision making, particularly as it unfolds across conceptual time/space. To do so, Gerrits and Marks appeal to the readers' intuition, helping them navigate two fictional worlds (clock and cloud) to arrive at four different real-world empirical examples, which are wonderfully illustrated. There is also a web-based software package (un-code.org), which the authors developed and which readers can now use to employ these new tools. An absolute must-read!' --Brian Castellani, Kent State University, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. An uphill struggle 2. Models of social evolution: fitness landscapes 3. The transformation of fitness landscapes 4. The model 5. Memory of a dream: High-speed rail in the Netherlands 6. Enter in time: Analysing dynamics in three empirical studies 7. Evolution in collective decision making Index

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Book SynopsisTeach with confidence, using the world''s favorite English course. Interchange is a four-level, American English course that has been used by over 50 million students worldwide. This Level 2 Workbook provides six pages of additional practice for each unit of the Student''s Book. The workbook helps recycle and review language by providing additional practice in grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. It is appropriate for in-class work or can be assigned as homework.

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Book SynopsisAuthentic examination papers for learners preparing for the revised Cambridge English: Young Learners from 2018. This collection of examination papers for Cambridge English: Movers (YLE Movers) provides ideal exam practice. It contains three full-colour test papers which contain engaging activities and attractive illustrations to motivate young learners. These papers also provide an excellent opportunity for children, parents and teachers alike to familiarise themselves with the format of the revised test. An Audio CD (which contains the listening sections of the tests) and an Answer Booklet are also available separately.

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Book SynopsisEnjoyable and engaging practice for the revised 2018 Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE). Storyfun Level 6 Student''s Book provides full-colour preparation material for Cambridge English: Flyers. It contains eight fully-illustrated stories with accompanying activities for students to enjoy. These include songs and exam-style questions that practise the grammar, vocabulary and skills needed at each level. Extra speaking practice and projects provide opportunities for extension beyond the units. The Student''s Book now comes with a Home Fun Booklet which provides activities for students to complete at home, and allows parents to support learning. Fun Online Activities in the Cambridge Learning Management System (CLMS) are accessed via a code in the front of the book.

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.Jack Morgan has a company called Private. Private helps people. Sometimes, Private helps the police, too. Now, Jack''s friend is dead. Private must find the killer.

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Book SynopsisThis ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story.In this story, Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas. He is angry that people are not working. Then, he meets the ghost of his old partner, Jacob Marley. Can Scrooge be a good person before it is too late?Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.These are the stories of some of the women who changed our world. Read about the women who fought to be equal to men, and learn about the things that women have done in education, science, sport and politics.

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Book SynopsisFor years now, academics worldwide have been pushing for more interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity. Yet for all that, the very concept of transdisciplinarity has proved remarkably tough to define, let alone to enact. This book brings together prominent voices from the debate on transdisciplinarity in a manner that is itself transdisciplinary: scholars present papers from their own discipline, and those are followed by critical replies from different disciplines. The result is a vivid debate, new insights, and a growing confidence that there is something to be gained by approaching a topic from the outside and bringing new approaches to bear.Trade Review"There are concepts that are suffering from their own success. What had once been the label of a productively irritating idea might represent now something that has turned to be part of the usual agenda. 'Sustainability' is one example.'Transdisciplinarity' another. Hence, it is not an easy task, first, not to come too late to reconsidering this concept; second, to achieve to say something new; and, third, to combine structure and content: writing on transdisciplinarity in a transdisciplinary way. This volume is meeting this three-fold task--with a highly prominent line-up, truly new perspectives on still pertinent challenges, and a very well designed structure of seminal papers and equally programmatic replies."--Michael Lineal, Hebrew University

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive account of the neurobiological basis of language, arguing that species-specific brain differences may be at the root of the human capacity for language.Language makes us human. It is an intrinsic part of us, although we seldom think about it. Language is also an extremely complex entity with subcomponents responsible for its phonological, syntactic, and semantic aspects. In this landmark work, Angela Friederici offers a comprehensive account of these subcomponents and how they are integrated. Tracing the neurobiological basis of language across brain regions in humans and other primate species, she argues that species-specific brain differences may be at the root of the human capacity for language.Friederici shows which brain regions support the different language processes and, more important, how these brain regions are connected structurally and functionally to make language processes that take place in milliseconds possible. She finds that one parti

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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 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: Where Animals Live, 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. Animals can live in many different parts of the world - on hot sand, in the cold Arctic, in forests, and on mountains. Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisEven you can get your sh*t together! Tidy the F*ck Up is a funny, down-to-earth parody of Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, where you'll be handed the most useful tools for keeping your crap clean and organized without all the pressure. In this book, you'll discover useful ways to figure out what to do with your sh*tpiles in an approachable, care-free way, and you'll say farewell to the hair-pulling stress of marathon cleaning. Tossing all your junk in a closet doesn't make it any less of a clusterf*ck, but approaching it little by little and making use of some helpful hints can do a world of wonders for all your sh*t, the comfort of your space, and your general sanity. With this hilarious guide, you'll learn how to: Become a decision-making bad*ss Get rid of the sh*t you don't need and keep the sh*t you do Live life after a clusterf*ck! And more! With a lighthearted tone that the finest sailors would admire, Tidy the F*ck Up will help you make your house a f*cking home.Even you can get your sh*t together! Tidy the F*ck Up is a funny, down-to-earth parody of Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, where you'll be handed the most useful tools for keeping your crap clean and organized without all the pressure. In this book, you'll discover useful ways to figure out what to do with your sh*tpiles in

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Book SynopsisThe quintessential A to Z guide to British English—perfect for every egghead and bluestocking looking to conquer the language barrier Oscar Wilde once said the Brits have everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language. Any visitor to Old Blighty can sympathize with Mr. Wilde. After all, even fluent English speakers can be at sixes and sevens when told to pick up the dog and bone or head to the loo, so they can spend a penny. Wherever did these peculiar expressions come from? British author Christopher J. Moore made a name for himself on this side of the pond with the sleeper success of his previous book, In Other Words. Now, Moore draws on history, literature, pop culture, and his own heritage to explore the phrases that most embody the British character. He traces the linguistic influence of writers from Chaucer to Shakespeare and Dickens to Wodehouse, and unravels the complexity Brits manage to imbue in seemingly innocuous phrases like All right. Along the way, Moore reveals the uniquely British origins of some of the English language’s more curious sayings. For example: Who is Bob and how did he become your uncle? Why do we refer to powerless politicians as “lame ducks”? How did “posh” become such a stylish word?Part language guide, part cultural study, How to Speak Brit is the perfect addition to every Anglophile’s library and an entertaining primer that will charm the linguistic-minded legions.

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Book SynopsisA bilingual collection of enchanting folk tales from the peoples of Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Uruguay, and Paraguay, accompanied by historical and geographical background as well as color photographs. Containing numerous tales that have never before appeared in an English-language children's story collection, this book presents many of author Paula Martín's favorite stories from her many years of experience in storytelling around the world and particularly in South America. It stands as a unique folklore and storytelling resource that will give readers a better understanding of life and culture in the southern part of South America. Readers of all ages will delight in entertaining stories about animals, plants and trees, musical instruments, lost places, fantastic creatures, and witches and devils. This collection also includes never-ending tales, sky stories, and folk tales about fools. The book provides related cultural information about the lands where these stories originated as well as the people who tell these tales, traditional games of South America, and recipes for regional food items that can go hand in hand with the stories.Trade ReviewA generous, bilingual array of stories about animals, fools, lost places, musical instruments, scary or fantastic creatures, plants and trees, and the sky, ending with a selection of looping, recursive 'Endless Tales' designed to drive wakeful children off to sleep. Excellent glossary, bibliography, and notes. * Storytelling Magazine *Table of ContentsCONTENTS Preface Introduction: Pachamama—A Thank You Part 1: Southern South America The Lands from Which These Stories Come The People Who Tell These Tales Traditional Children's Games Regional Recipes Part 2: Folktales of Southern South America Cuentos de animales / Animal Stories Leyendas de instrumentos musicales / Stories of Musical Instruments Cuentos de zonzos / Fool Stories Monstruos, brujas, diablos y otras criaturas espantosas / Monsters, Witches, Devils and Other Scary Creatures Lugares Perdidos / Lost Places Cuentos de plantas y árboles / Plant and Tree Stories Cuentos del Cielo / Sky Stories Cuentos con criaturas fantásticas / Tales of Fantastic Creatures Cuentos de nunca acabar / Endless Tales Glossary Tale Notes Index

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Book SynopsisPlan a flower garden for season-long beauty and color with this comprehensive guide to growing 542 annuals, perennials, and bulbs. Plant-by-plant descriptions include specific growing instructions and precise information on regional suitability, sowing, transplanting, bloom time, propagation, and care, so you can choose and cultivate the species that will bloom brightest under your garden’s unique conditions. With at-a-glance design planner lists and full-color photographs of more than 500 flowers, this essential reference source is sure to find a prized place on your potting bench.

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Book SynopsisCraft your own colorful paper goods and personalized stationary. With clear, step-by-step instructions, Helen Heibert covers all aspects of the papermaking process — from growing and harvesting plants for a malleable paper pulp to embellishment techniques like dyeing, embossing, and laminating. With tips on building your own papermaking equipment, ideas for transforming junk mail into dazzlingly unique notecards, and much more, you’ll be inspired to let your creativity shine as you explore the endless possibilities of handcrafted papers.

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