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Taylor & Francis Ltd Language Contact and the Origins of the Germanic
Book SynopsisHistory, archaeology, and human evolutionary genetics provide us with an increasingly detailed view of the origins and development of the peoples that live in Northwestern Europe. This book aims to restore the key position of historical linguistics in this debate by treating the history of the Germanic languages as a history of its speakers. It focuses on the role that language contact has played in creating the Germanic languages, between the first millennium BC and the crucially important early medieval period. Chapters on the origins of English, German, Dutch, and the Germanic language family as a whole illustrate how the history of the sounds of these languages provide a key that unlocks the secret of their genesis: speakers of Latin, Celtic and Balto-Finnic switched to speaking Germanic and in the process introduced a ''foreign accent'' that caught on and spread at the expense of types of Germanic that were not affected by foreign influence. The book is aimed at linguists, histTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. The Rise of English 3. The Origin of High German 4. The Origins of Dutch 5. Beginnings 6. Conclusions.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Practising Spanish Grammar
Book SynopsisPractising Spanish Grammar can be used independently or as the ideal companion to the sixth edition of the widely acclaimed A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish (Butt, Benjamin and Moreira Rodríguez).Thoroughly updated, this fourth edition of the workbook features an improved organization which closely mirrors that of A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish, sixth edition. The selection of exercises has been fully revised and expanded with new exercises on a variety of topics including possessives, conditional, future and past tenses, and polite requests.Designed to stimulate and engage even the most grammar-shy students, this is an ideal resource for Spanish learners at CEFR Level B2C1, ACFTL Intermediate-High to Advanced.Table of ContentsContents1. Nouns2. Articles3. Adjectives4. Comparatives5. Demonstratives6. The neuter7. Possessives8. Numbers9. Pronouns10. Forms of verbs11. Indicative usage12. The subjunctive13. The imperative14. Non-finite forms of the verb15. Auxiliary verbs - poder, saber etc.16. Personal a17. Negative constructions18. Questions and exclamations19. Conditional sentences20. Pronominal verbs21. The expression of 'becoming'22. Passive23. Ser, estar and haber24. Adverbs25. Expressions of time26. Conjunctions27. Prepositions28. Relative pronouns29. Nominalizers and cleft sentences30. Word order31. Affective suffixes32. Spelling and punctuation33. General exercisesGlossary of Grammatical TermsKey to the Exercises
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Teaching English to Second Language Learners in
Book SynopsisTeaching English to Second Language Learners in Academic Contexts: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking provides the fundamental knowledge that ESL and EFL teachers need to teach the four language skills. This foundational text, written by internationally renowned experts in the field, explains why skills-based teaching is at the heart of effective instruction in English for academic purposes (EAP) contexts. Each of the four main sections of the book helps readers understand how each skillreading, writing, listening, and speakingworks and explains what research has to say about successful skill performance. Pedagogically focused chapters apply this information to principles for EAP curriculum design and to instructional activities and tasks adaptable in a wide range of language-learning contexts. Options for assessment and the role of digital technologies are considered for each skill, and essential information on integrated-skill instruction is provided. Moving from tTrade Review"This volume uniquely brings together practical applications of theory and research on teaching the four language skills. It is written by experts in the field who understand what teachers need for their practice."--Denise Murray, Macquarie University, Australia"This book offers a critical perspective of the teaching and assessment of the four language skills. It is research-informed and inspiring as it focuses on a variety of topics and tasks to offer an understanding of how reading, writing, listening and speaking can be taught and learned effectively. It is a useful resource, with an accessible treatment of theoretical contents and a well-balance combination of theory, practical illustration and pedagogical insights into the teaching/learning of the four language skills."--Carmen Perez-Llantada, University of Zaragoza, Spain"“…[T]this volume is written in a clear and readable-friendly style, providing an accessible resource for pre-service and in-service teachers keen on the teaching of the four language skils within EAP….[T]his book captures a wide range of topics and synthesizes them from various sources, focusing on the dimensions of pedagogical principles, instructional activities and assessment options for L2 teaching….In view of this, we strongly recommend it as an inspirational resource book for EAP and L2 teachers, curriculum designers as well as graduate students who have research and professional interests in the field of ESL teaching in academic contexts.”--Journal of English for Academic Purposes 37 (2019) pp. 170 -172"Overall, this book offers a professional understanding of language skills teaching and development in the EAP context. The sections will not only inform the experience-based actions undertaken by English teachers, but enlighten the theoretical considerations involving the linkage among the teacher’s profession, instructional methods, academic contexts, and students’ individual characteristics."--Xing Wei, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, Tesol Quarterly"[This text] aims for instant impact, and it is easy to dip in and out of to find guidance and tips on the run. It is invaluable in invigorating anyone trapped on the Ixion’s wheel of teaching IELTS, with clear pointers on how to bring those formulaic examination materials to engaging pedagogical life….This work moves beyond being a primer on how to teach to offering insightful practical/praxical strategic insights into how English is learned in academic contexts"--TESOL ANZ Journal 2019Table of ContentsChapter 1: Teaching Language Skills in EAP Contexts Section 1: Introduction to Reading Chapter 2: How Reading Comprehension Works Chapter 3: Building an Effective Reading Curriculum: Guiding Principles Chapter 4: Reading: Instructional Activities and Assessment Options Section 2: Introduction to Writing Chapter 5: Writing in a Second Language Chapter 6: Building a Writing Curriculum and Developing Strategic Writers Chapter 7: Writing: Instructional Activities, Feedback, and Assessment Options Section 3: Introduction to Listening Chapter 8: How Listening Comprehension Works Chapter 9: Building a Listening Curriculum Chapter 10: Listening: Instructional activities and assessment options Section 4: Introduction to Speaking Chapter 11: Speaking in a Second Language Chapter 12: Building an Effective Speaking Curriculum: Guiding Principles Chapter 13: Speaking: Instructional Activities and Assessment Options Chapter 14: Language Skill Development and EAP: A Reflection on Seven Key Themes
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Building Communities of Engaged Readers
Book SynopsisReading for pleasure urgently requires a higher profile to raise attainment and increase children's engagement as self-motivated and socially interactive readers. Building Communities of Engaged Readers highlights the concept of Reading Teachers' who are not only knowledgeable about texts for children, but are aware of their own reading identities and prepared to share their enthusiasm and understanding of what being a reader means. Sharing the processes of reading with young readers is an innovative approach to developing new generations of readers. Examining the interplay between the will and the skill' to read, the book distinctively details a reading for pleasure pedagogy and demonstrates that reader engagement is strongly influenced by relationships between children, teachers, families and communities. Importantly it provides compelling evidence that reciprocal reading communities in school encompass: a shared concept of what it means to Trade Review"This book is essential reading for all those who have an interest in teaching reading in schools. It should be on all initial teacher education programme reading lists and should be at the centre of professional discussions on how to encourage reading for pleasure in schools. In addition to demonstrating how children can come to recognise the pleasures of reading, there are plenty of issues to debate and mull over. I cannot recommend it enough." - Andrew Lambirth, British Journal of Educational Studies (Vol 63, Issue 2, 2015) "The authors of Building Communities of Engaged Readers formulate an important and empirically valid argument for the significant impact of pedagogical practice and reading repertoires on pupils’ reading engagement in reading and their academic achievement. It is an important signal for policy makers and practitioners not only in the UK. I highly recommend Building Communities of Engaged Readers not only to those who teach reading in schools, but also to educational policy makers to help them to see reading as multidimensional practice." - Zofia Zasacka, National Library, Poland, International Research Society for Children's Literature Table of Contents1. Introduction : Setting the context 2. Reading for pleasure and reader engagement: Reviewing the research 3. The UKLA Projects: Teachers as Readers and Building Communities of Readers 4. Teachers’ knowledge and use of children’s literature 5. Enhancing teachers’ knowledge of children’s literature and other texts 6. Reading Teachers: Teachers who read and readers who teach 7. A Reading for Pleasure Pedagogy 8. Reader relationships within and beyond school 9. Influencing children’s attitudes, motivation and achievements as readers 10. Conclusion: Building communities of engaged readers
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Colloquial Bengali
Book SynopsisColloquial Bengali provides a step-by-step course in Bengali as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Bengali in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.Key features include: progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios useful vocabulary lists throughout the text additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Bengali will be an indispensable resource bo
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McGraw-Hill Education Practice Makes Perfect Advanced English Grammar
Book SynopsisTake your English Grammar skills to the next level and speak with confidence!To fully understand how to speak English effectively you must move beyond the fundamental principles of grammar and tackle more sophisticated sentence constructions. Practice Makes Perfect: Advanced English Grammar for ESL Learners focuses on intermediate- to advanced-level topics to help you create more complex, meaningful sentences and communicate more naturally.Instead of just applying sets of rules, Practice Makes Perfect: Advanced English Grammar for ESL Learners helps you better understand the nuances of the language and develop your skills and confident as a native speaker by providing easy-to-absorb explanatory materials, examples, and exercises. Inside you will find:â Dozens of exercises in formats suited to your learning styleâ Example sentences that illustrate and clarify each grammatical pointâ A detai
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McGraw-Hill Education Practice Makes Perfect Basic Chinese Premium
Book Synopsis Publisher'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. The go-to guide to Chineseânow with streaming audio of spoken Chinese that dramatically improves your pronunciation skills Whether you are learning on your own with a textbook or taking a beginning class, Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Chinese will support your study and build your confidence in Chinese. In each bite-size lesson of this proven guide, the authors explain one or two grammar concepts and illustrates them with clear examples. These lessons are purposely short, so you can complete them in twenty minutes of less, and go at a pace that works for you. More than 150 entertaining exercises will help you practice your nTable of ContentsPreface Part I1 Pronouns · Simple sentence structure · Nations and nationalities 2 The verb yǒu (I) to have · Family 3 Questions with ma · Fruits 4 Adverbs yě and dōu· Food 5 Sentences with a verbal predicate · Time words and daily activities Review 1 Lessons 1–5 Part II6 Questions with an interrogative pronoun · Beverages 7 Numbers 1–100 · Arithmetic expressions 8 Sentences with a nominal predicate · Expressing age · Telling time 9 Years, months, dates, days of the week · Expressing dates 10 Numeral measure words · Demonstratives with a numeral measure word · Clothing · Verbs for put on/wear Review 2 Lessons 6–10 Part III11 Sentences with an adjectival predicate · Elliptical questions with ne · Greetings and descriptions 12 Affirmative-negative questions · Moods and tastes 13 Alternative questions · Occupations 14 Attributives · Demonstratives and noun phrases · The school 15 The de phrase · Questions with ba · Colors and more clothing Review 3 Lessons 11–15 Part IV 16 The verb yǒu (II) indicating existence · More measure words · The classroom 17 Location words · Verbs yǒu, shì, zài indicating existence 18 Verb reduplication · Tag questions with hǎo ma· Activities and chores 19 The complement of state · Classroom activities 20 Sentences with subject-predicate as predicate · Adjective reduplication · Parts of the body Review 4 Lessons 16–20 Part V 21 Pivotal sentences · Sentences with double objects · Entertainment 22 Prepositional phrases with zài, cóng, dào · Public places 23 Adverbials · Sentences with serial verb phrases · Daily Routines 24 Auxiliary verbs (I) xiǎng, yào, huì, néng, kěyǐ · Sports and games 25 Events that are going to take place · Future plans Review 5 Lessons 21–25 Part VI26 The sentence-final particle le· Shopping 27 The perfective particle le · Expressing completed actions 28 The sentence-final particle · Auxiliary verbs (II) huì, kěnéng, bìxū, yīnggāi, yào, děi · Weather conditions 29 Comparative constructions · Quantity complement · Making comparisons 30 The progressive aspect of an action · Expressing actions in progress Review 6 Lessons 26–30 English-Chinese glossary Chinese (Pinyin)–English glossary Answer key Translations of Nǐ zhīdao ma? Do you know?McGraw-Hill Language Lab app:Flashcards: 30 setsAudio: Answers to 54 exercises
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McGraw-Hill Education ISE Kontakte
Book SynopsisKontakte continues to offer a truly communicative approach that supports functional proficiency, supported by the full suite of digital tools available in Connect German (now including LearnSmart!). This proven Introductory German program maintains its commitment to meaningful communicative practice as well as extensive coverage of the 5 Cs and the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012. In its eighth edition, Kontakte has greatly expanded its digital offering: Connect German now contains the full scope of activities originating from both the white and blue pages of the student text and the Arbeitsbuch. Furthermore, the program now offers LearnSmart, an adaptive learning program that helps students learn grammar and vocabulary more efficiently by tailoring the experience to individual student needs. Communication in meaningful contexts: Students read and listen to comprehensible German and have ample oppoTable of ContentsKapitel 1 Wer ich bin und was ich tueThemenFreizeitSchule und UniversitätTagesablaufPersönliche AngabenWortschatzStrukturenThe present tenseExpressing likes and dislikes: gern / nicht gernTelling timeWord order in statementsSeparable-prefix verbsWord order in questionsKulturellesKapitel 2 Besitz und VergnügenThemenBesitzGeschenkeKleidung und AussehenVergnügenWortschatzStrukturenThe accusative caseThe negative article: kein, keineWhat would you like? Ich möchte …Possessive determinersThe present tense of stem-vowel changing verbsAsking people to do things: the du-imperativeKulturellesKapitel 3 Talente, Pläne, PflichtenThemenTalente und PlänePflichtenAch, wie nett!Körperliche und geistige VerfassungWortschatzStrukturenThe model verbs können, wollen, mögenThe model verbs müssen, sollen, dürfenAccusative case: personal pronounsWord order: dependent clausesDependent clauses and separable-prefix verbsKulturellesKapitel 4 Ereignisse und ErinnerungenThemenDer AlltagUrlaub und FreizeitGeburtstage und JahrestageEreignisseWortschatzStrukturenTalking about the past: the perfect tenseStrong and weak past participlesDates and ordinal numbersPrepositions of time: um, am, imPast participles with and without ge-KulturellesKapitel 5 Geld und ArbeitThemenGeschenke und GefälligkeitenBerufeArbeitsplätzeIn der KücheWortschatzStrukturenDative case: articles and possessive determinersQuestion pronouns: wer, wen, wemExpressing change: the verb werdenLocation: in, an, auf + dative caseDative case: personal pronounsKulturellesKapitel 6 WohnenThemenHaus und WohnungDas StadtviertelAuf WohnungssucheHausarbeitWortschatzStrukturenDative verbsLocation vs. destination: two-way prepositions with the dative or accusative caseWord order: time before placeDirection: in/auf vs. zu/nachSeparable-prefix verbs: the present tense and the perfect tenseThe prepositions mit and bei + dativeKulturellesKapitel 7 UnterwegsThemenGeografieTransportmittelDas AutoReiseerlebnisseWortschatzStrukturenRelative clausesMaking comparisons: the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbsReferring to and asking about things and ideas: da-compounds and wo-compoundsThe perfect tense (review)The simple past tense of haben and seinKulturellesKapitel 8 Essen und EinkaufenThemenEssen und TrinkenHaushaltsgeräteEinkaufen und KochenIm RestaurantWortschatzStrukturenAdjectives: an overviewAttributive adjectives in the nominative and accusative casesDestination vs. location: stellen/stehen, legen/liegen, setzen/sitzen, hängen/hängenAdjectives in the dative caseTalking about the future: the present and future tensesKulturellesKapitel 9 Kindheit und JugendThemenKindheitJugendGeschichtenMärchenWortschatzStrukturenThe conjunction als with dependent-clause word orderThe simple past tense of werden, the modal verbs, and wissenTime: als, wenn, wannThe simple past tense of strong and weak verbs (receptive)Sequence of events in past narration: the past perfect tense and the conjunction nachdem (receptive)KulturellesKapitel 10 Auf ReisenThemenReisepläneNach dem Weg fragenUrlaub am StrandTiereWortschatzStrukturenPrepositions to talk about places: aus, bei, nach, von, zuRequests and instructions: the imperative (summary review)Prepositions for giving directions: an … vorbei, bis zu, entlang, gegenüber von, überBeing polite: the subjunctive form of modal verbsFocusing on the action: the passive voiceKulturellesKapitel 11 Gesundheit und KrankheitThemenKrankheitKörperteile und KörperpflegeArzt, Apotheke, KrankenhausUnfälleWortschatzStrukturenAccusative reflexive pronounsDative reflexive pronounsWord order of accusative and dative objectsIndirect questions: Wissen Sie, wo …?Word order in dependent and independent clauses (summary review)KulturellesKapitel 12 Die moderne GesellschaftThemenPolitikMultikulturelle GesellschaftDas liebe GeldKunst und LiteraturWortschatzStrukturenThe genitive caseExpressing possibility: würde, hätte, and wäreCausality and purpose: weil, damit, um … zuPrinciples of case (summary review)Kulturelles
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McGraw-Hill Education Practice Makes Perfect Spanish Conversation
Book SynopsisSpeak Spanish with confidence!Whether you're learning Spanish now at an intermediate level or looking to brush up on your conversational skills, Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Conversation offers a unique and effective way to learn to speak the language fluently and spontaneously. You'll get started on sentence building right away, through extensive exercises that let you practice what you've learned through engaging dialogues using real-life examples. Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, Spanish Conversation, Premium Fourth Edition is organized around 12 units that present specific conversational functions and common, everyday scenariosâfrom introducing yourself and starting a conversation to making an appointment and arguing a point. The exclusive language lab app features streaming audio recordings of the dialogs in the book, helping you perfect your pronunciation, and every unit provides the opportunity no
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Pearson Education Brilliant Answers to Tough Interview Questions
Book SynopsisSusan Hodgson previously ran a university careers service and worked closely with students preparing them to take many of the tests covered here and helping them to deal with the results. She also worked closely with employers helping them to use her practising students as guinea pigs for some of their aptitude test development. Susan's own first degree is in psychology and she now works as an independent careers consultant and writer.Table of ContentsAbout the author Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Preparation - the first step to success 2 Everything you have learned 3 Working well 4 Is this the place for you? 5 The personal touch 6 Your career path - the rough and the smooth 7 Climbing the ladder 8 Are you confident that you are competent? 9 Your past - tricky moments 10 Your future - a tough world 11 An equal chance of success 12 Turning the tables 13 Every kind of interview 14 Interviews past - interviews yet to come Index of questions
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Pearson Education Limited Speakout PreIntermediate 2nd Edition Workbook
Book SynopsisThe Workbook contains a wide variety of review and practice exercises and covers all of the language areas in the corresponding Students' Book unit. It also contains regular review sections to help learners consolidate what they have learned. Pre-Intermediate: Global Scale of English 36-46Table of Contents Unit 1 Life Unit 2 Work Unit 3 Timeout Unit 4 Great Minds Unit 5 Travel Unit 6 Fitness Unit 7 Changes Unit 8 Money Unit 9 Nature Unit 10 Society Unit 11 Technology Unit 12 Fame Audio scripts
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Pearson Education Limited Studio Edexcel GCSE French Foundation Vocab Book
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Pearson Education Limited Big English AmE 2nd Edition 1 Flashcards
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Pearson Education Limited Now I Know IE 1st Edition 2019 Grammar Book
Book SynopsisProvides students with extra practice covering all points of the Student Book
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Pearson Education Cambridge English Qualifications B1 Preliminary
Book SynopsisTable of Contents Practice test 1 with training activities Practice test 2 with tip strips Practice test 3 Practice test 4 Practice test 5 Practice test 6 Practice test 7 Practice test 8 Grammar bank Speaking bank Writing bank Visuals for speaking tests General questions Answer key
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Pearson Education Level 2 Disney Kids Readers Monsters University
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Pearson Education Limited Level 5 Disney Kids Readers Ratatouille Pack
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Pearson Education Level 5 Disney Kids Readers Toy Story 4 Pack
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Pearson Education Limited Level 6 Disney Kids Readers Zootopia Pack
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Cengage Learning, Inc Outcomes Elementary Student Book Class DVD
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Cambridge University Press Kids Box Level 1 Pupils Book British English
Book SynopsisAn update of the well-loved course for young learners - now fully in line with the revised Cambridge English: Young Learners tests. The fun course for seriously good results! This seven-level course delights children and inspires teachers with its bright ideas for the classroom. Perfect for general use Kid''s Box Second edition is now updated with new vocabulary and activities so that it fully covers the syllabus of the revised Cambridge English: Young Learners tests. The Pupil''s Book 1 presents and practises new language through amusing stories and fantastic songs and activities to give children an enjoyable and confident start to learning English.
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Cambridge University Press English Collocations in Use Intermediate Book
Book SynopsisImprove your fluency and sound more natural in English. Collocations are combinations of words which frequently appear together. This book contains explanations and practice of English collocations for intermediate-level (B1 to B2) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Learn collocations in context, with lots of different topics, including ''Using the Internet'' and ''Presentations''. Be confident about what you are learning, thanks to Cambridge research into how English is really spoken and written, and get better at studying by yourself, with study tips and follow-up activities. This book is also perfect for preparing for Cambridge exams and IELTS, which often test knowledge of collocations.
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Cambridge University Press Business Vocabulary in Use Intermediate Book with
Book SynopsisThe words you need to communicate with confidence in business today. Vocabulary explanations and practice for intermediate (B1 to B2) students and professionals looking to improve their knowledge and use of business English. This book is perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Inside the book is a code for an ebook that can be used online with Macs, PCs and tablets. It can also be downloaded to iOS and Android tablets using the free Cambridge Bookshelf app. The ebook has the same content as the printed book, plus features such as audio so that you can listen to the words as well as reading them.
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Palgrave Macmillan Henry James
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Bloomsbury World Englishes
Book SynopsisBloomsbury World Englishes offers a comprehensive and rigorous description of the facts, implications and contentious issues regarding the forms and functions of English in the world. International experts cover a diverse range of varieties and topics, offering a more accurate understanding of English across the globe and the various social contexts in which it plays a significant role. With volumes dedicated to research paradigms, language ideologies and pedagogies, the collection pushes the boundaries of the field to go beyond traditional descriptive paradigms and contribute to moving research agendas forward.Volume 1: Paradigms analyzes the ways in which we make sense of English as a global language, its many varieties and how these come into contact and interact with other languages. It moves the field beyond existing models' that are no longer sufficient to describe English(es) in the era of globalization. Volume 2: Ideologies explores the politics and econom
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Using Corpora in Discourse Analysis
Book SynopsisHow can you carry out discourse analysis using corpus linguistics? What research questions should I ask? Which methods should you use and when? What is a collocational network or a key cluster? Introducing the major techniques, methods and tools for corpus-assisted analysis of discourse, this book answers these questions and more, showing readers how to best use corpora in their analyses of discourse. Using carefully tailored case studies, each chapter is devoted to a central technique, including frequency, concordancing and keywords, going step by step through the process of applying different analytical procedures. Introducing a wide range of different corpora, from holiday brochures to political debates, the book considers the key debates and latest advances in the field. Fully revised and updated, this new edition includes:- A new chapter on how to conduct research projects in corpus-based discourse analysis- Completely rewritten chapters on collocation and advanced techniTrade ReviewBaker (Lancaster University, UK) looks at how corpora (computerized collections of naturally occurring language samples) can be used for discourse analysis. The book has four particular strengths. First, the author explains corpus methodologies thoroughly, including frequency and dispersion, concordances, collocates, and keyness. Second, the grounds his explanations in concrete analyses of discourse used in tourism brochures, fox-hunting debates, and news articles on refugees (among other texts), thereby offering exemplars of the methodology; included are several tabular examples of analysis. And fourth, he explores the strengths and limitations of corpus analysis, explaining the need for self-reflection with respect to methodological decision-making. An excellent guide to the scope and method of corpus linguistics as applied to discourse analysis, this book on research methods will be valuable to those in linguistics, rhetoric and communication, literary theory and other humanities fields. * Choice Reviews (of the first edition) *Is a necessity for any researcher, practitioner or student interested in the interplay of content, discourse and corpus linguistics. It is a practical, hands-on guide that articulately explores the complex workings of corpora building and analysis. It is a valuable contribution for both the novice exploring the field and the more experienced scholar aiming to refresh their understanding of this ever-growing, ever-evolving discipline. * Discourse Studies (of the first edition) *Corpus methodologies have a huge potential for use in discourse studies, and Paul Baker has written a superb introduction that combines common sense and academic expertise. As a practical 'how-to' advisor he provides an accessible explanation of the key technical and interpretative issues. As an advocate of innovation, he is sensitive to the priorities and the research paradigms of both the discourse analyst and the corpus linguist. This is a splendid book that will inspire a new generation of research. -- Professor Susan Hunston, Department of English, University of Birmingham (of the first edition)We are given examples of research which demonstrate the various techniques and these can be intriguing...Using Corpora in Discourse Analysis should indeed build bridges, for those who are not already using them, but it will also be useful to anyone interested in language as it is used in texts...the generative nature of the techniques should be stimulating for all those who monitor language use... -- Alison Duguid * Times Literary Supplement (of the first edition) *If you want to know what corpus linguistics can offer to sociolinguists interested in the relationship between language and gender, this book is the answer. I found it hard to put down. Written in a wonderfully accessible style, it provides detailed examples of the challenging questions, messy data, and satisfying, though often approximate, answers that corpus linguistics can provide. It confronts researchers with the real nitty-gritty of the challenges and rewards of each step of a corpus linguistics project. Researchers and students will both find it invaluable. -- Janet Holmes, Professor of Linguistics, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand (of the first edition)One of the best introductory texts on corpus assisted discourse analysis currently available. Baker expertly embeds concrete examples of critical data analysis within wider discussion of methodological choices, using a range of corpus tools. Readers will find the step by step guides particularly useful, along with Baker’s inimitable clear and engaging writing style. -- Valerie Hobbs, Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics, University of Sheffield, UKThis new edition combines clear explanations of key corpus concepts with significantly updated chapters. Highlighted throughout are the technological advancements in corpus tools as they are applied to contemporary research questions. Once again, Baker’s extensive expertise provides an invaluable resource for integrating discourse and corpus methodologies in linguistic research. -- Tammy Gales, Associate Professor of Linguistics, Hofstra University, USATable of Contents1. Introduction 2. The First Stages 3. Corpus Building and Annotation 4. Frequency and Dispersion 5. Concordances 6. Collocates 7. Keyness 8. Beyond Collocation 9. What Comes Next? Bibliography Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Research Methods in Linguistic Anthropology
Book SynopsisFor research in linguistic anthropology, the successful execution of research projects is a challenging but essential task. Balancing research design with data collection methods, this textbook guides readers through the key issues and principles of the core research methods in linguistic anthropology. Designed for students conducting research projects for the first time, or for researchers in need of a primer on key methodologies, this book provides clear introductions to key concepts, accessible discussions of theory and practice through illustrative examples, and critical engagement with current debates. Topics covered include creating and refining research questions, planning research projects, ethical considerations for research, quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, data processing, data analysis, and how to write a successful grant application. Each chapter is illustrated by cases studies which showcase methods in practice, and are supported by activities and exTrade ReviewResearch Methods in Linguistic Anthropology offers a much needed and valuable collection of reflections on methods as well as practical guidelines for planning and carrying out research projects in linguistic anthropology ... The last chapter on grant writing is especially worth mentioning as it covers a topic which is not often transparently discussed in academic writing ... The high amount of detail and practical guidance to different methods across the chapters makes the book a rich resource for teaching. * LINGUIST List *The book provides an invaluable sourcebook/guide, with innovative approaches for researchers wanting to document language, culture, and human sociality as phenomena emergent through interactive practices. State-of-the-art chapters creatively investigate how to approach, conduct, and document fieldwork in linguistic anthropology with flexibility, ethics, and contingency always in the forefront. * Marjorie Harness Goodwin, Distinguished Research Professor of Anthropology, UCLA, USA *When I ventured to Madagascar in 1969, I took along a portable tape recorder, 35mm camera, and revered monograph as inspiration and proceeded to improvise fieldwork. I so wish I could reverse history to benefit from the practical, ethical, and theory-relevant apprenticeship offered in Perrino and Pritzker’s extraordinary Research Methods in Linguistic Anthropology. * Elinor Ochs, Distinguished Research Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles, USA *This book offers a broad perspective of methods from multiple authors and a diverse perspective of how those methods can be conceptualized and applied in different social and historical contexts. Therefore, this volume is a key resource for students as well as experienced researchers in linguistic anthropology and related fields. * Lanuage in Society *Table of ContentsIntroduction, Sabina M. Perrino and Sonya E. Pritzker 1. Navigating Topics and Creating Research Questions in Linguistic Anthropology, Farzad Karimzad and Lydia Catedral 2. Reviewing the Literature in Linguistic Anthropology, Justin B. Richland 3. Planning Your Research, Deborah Jones and Ilana Gershon 4. Care as a Methodological Stance: Research Ethics in Linguistic Anthropology, Steven P. Black and Robin Conley Riner 5. Participant Observation and Fieldnotes in Linguistic Anthropology, Sonya E. Pritzker and Sabina M. Perrino 6. Interviews in Linguistic Anthropology, Sabina M. Perrino Audio-Video Technology For and In the Field: A Primer, Gregory Kohler and Keith M. Murphy 7. Video Ethnography: A Guide, Teruko Vida Mitsuhara and Jan David Hauck 8. Transcription & Analysis in Linguistic Anthropology: Creating, Testing, and Presenting Theory on the Page, Merav Shohet and Heather Loyd 9. Online Research and New Media, Archie Crowley and Elaine Chun 10. Mixed Methods and Interdisciplinary Research in Linguistic Anthropology, Sonya E. Pritzker 11. Grant Writing for Projects in Linguistic Anthropology, Sonia Neela Das
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) A Companion to the Aeneid in Translation Volume 2
Book SynopsisChristopher Tanfield has taught Classics for over twenty years and takes a keen interest in making the subject accessible as widely as possible. His publications include Cicero Philippic II: A Selection and Virgil Aeneid X: A Selection, both published by Bloomsbury.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Reading Tolkien in Chinese
Book SynopsisApproaching translations of Tolkien''s works as stories in their own right, this book reads multiple Chinese translations of Tolkien''s writing to uncover the new and unique perspectives that enrich the meaning of the original texts. Exploring translations of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, The Children of Hurin and The Unfinished Tales, Eric Reinders reveals the mechanics of meaning by literally back-translating the Chinese into English to dig into the conceptual common grounds shared by religion, fantasy and translation, namely the suspension of disbelief, and questions of truth - literal, allegorical and existential. With coverage of themes such as gods and heathens, elves and ''Men'', race, mortality and immortality, fate and doom, and language, Reinder''s journey to Chinese Middle-earth and back again drastically alters views on Tolkien''s work where even basic genre classification surrounding fantasy litera
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC An Introduction to English Language
Book SynopsisRefreshed and updated, the fifth edition of this core textbook offers a clear and engaging introduction to the building blocks of the English language, namely its words, sounds and sentences. Assuming no prior knowledge, it combines accessibility with depth, offering detailed explanations of key topics and theories, including variation in vocabularies, the International Phonetic Alphabet and relevance theory in relation to pragmatics. Packed full of exercises to help consolidate learning, and equipped with examples and illustrations throughout, An Introduction to English Language is essential reading for undergraduate students of English language and linguistics and a valuable resource for students and teachers of English as a second or foreign language. This new edition features: - An enhanced text design - Updated examples - Refreshed illustrations - New and improved exercises - Revised further reading lists. The book is divided into thre
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Bloomsbury Academic Speculative Fiction
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Judgment and Decisionmaking
Book SynopsisNancy S. Kim taught and researched the psychology of belief as Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at Northeastern University, USA.
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Translanguaging in Action in EnglishMedium Classrooms
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Foundations of Grammar
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) A Fiction Writers Guide to Peace
Book SynopsisGabriel Ertsgaard is Interviews Editor for the Peace Chronicle and Copy Editor for the poetry journal Drifting Sands Haibun. He also serves on the board of directors for the Quaker magazine Western Friend. He has taught university English courses for the past decade, and is the author of numerous poems, short stories, and nonfiction articles. He holds a Doctor of Letters with a concentration in Global Studies from Drew University, USA.
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Resisting Big Tech
Book SynopsisNiels Niessen is Assistant Professor of Culture Studies at Tilburg University, Netherlands.
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) A Practical Guide to System Networks
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Disney Book Publishing Inc. The Official Walt Disney Quote Book
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Oxford University Press Get It Right Boost Your Vocabulary Workbook 1
Book SynopsisGet It Right: Boost Your Vocabulary is a series of practical, write-in workbooks that are designed to expand students'' vocabulary and address the word gap. The series includes carefully selected, aspirational words drawn from the Oxford Children''s Corpus, focusing on vocabulary that will help students to access more challenging texts, as well as higher-level words that will empower them to use more sophisticated vocabulary in their own writing. Informed by findings from the Oxford Language Report, Get It Right: Boost Your Vocabulary Workbook 1 builds students'' tier 2 vocabulary through a range of levelled comprehension and contextual activities, alongside a selection of engaging fiction and non-fiction extracts. Answers to all activities are provided on the Oxford University Press website.
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Oxford University Press Tricolore 1 Grammar In Action Sixth Edition
Book SynopsisTricolore 6th édition is an extensive French course providing a systematic, grammar-focused approach with clear progression and a new international focus at its heart.The up-to-date content is rich in francophone culture emphasising French as a global language. It relies on the tried and trusted Tricolore approach to inspire and challenge high ability students with relevant topics and real-life examples that resonate with students and foster a passion for language learning. Designed for all students, the course offers a variety of engaging differentiation and support activities, catering to diverse learning needs and providing extensive support for independent learning. Tricolore 6th édition offers ample opportunities for students to practise all four skills, with clear vocabulary and grammar references along with progressive coverage of language-learning strategies. Drawing from tried and tested features from previous editions, this course supports all major curriculums and helps students building assessment confidence through additional practice tasks.
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John Wiley & Sons Learning A New Language For Dummies
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Motherhood Penalty
Book SynopsisAN EYE-OPENING EXPLORATION OF MODERN MOTHERHOOD PACKED WITH PRACTICAL ADVICE ON NAVIGATING DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE‘It’s the book that proves working mothers are shamefully mistreated’ - Daily Mail‘Brearley’s book leaves no stone unturned in what needs to be done to remedy these problems going forward’ – Vogue UK'Joeli is one of the most tenacious and impressive campaigners I know, and her work has had a massive positive impact on the lives of thousands of women. Her work is invaluable, from setting up a vital lifeline for women to learn about their rights on maternity discrimination, to the frontlines of the Covid-19 crisis, where she battled for women not to be left out of the picture altogether.' - Laura BatesImagine suddenly being sacked from your job. After spending years building your career, it’s all taken away in ju
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Kogan Page Data Governance Success Design a Framework that Works for Your Organization
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd British and Commonwealth Warship Camouflage of
Book SynopsisA classic reference work in a new and affordable softcover format. More than 740 beautifully executed colour ship profiles. A unique and incomparable collection of camouflage schemes.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB Bird Tales
Book SynopsisA beautiful celebration of Britain''s best-loved birds, featuring illustrations, folktales, stories and seasonal crafts and activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.A rich treasury of fact, folklore, traditional tales and seasonal crafts and activities, RSPB Bird Tales celebrates 25 of our most familiar and best-loved British birds, offering a wealth of ways to deepen our relationships with our feathered friends.Organised by month and highlighting important moments for birds throughout the year including courtship, nest-building and migration in-depth portraits of each species give vivid insights into their fascinating, hidden lives.Each beautifully illustrated bird biography includes a roll call of folk names, a traditional tale, fascinating folklore covering traditions, superstitions and beliefs, key identification features, tips to help birdlife thrive and awe-inspiring facts that reveal the true wonder of birds' lives.Fro
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Smart Thinking
Book SynopsisA clear and practical review of the 50 most common thinking challenges everyone faces from day to day, with a full guide to the most accessible and practical solutions.Many of us find ourselves facing difficult work situations, day after day - often as a result of existing patterns of behaviour - or at the mercy of negative and intrusive thoughts. But such cycles can be broken, allowing you to approach problems and challenges in a more robust and sustainable way. Smart Thinking focuses on common thinking challenges we all face from time to time, both rational (such as problem-solving) and emotional (mental health issues, for example), while also offering an array of practical and realistic solutions. It explains the problems and highlights the best options to resolve them, while encouraging you to look differently at the circumstances around you, and then to develop new, and permanent, ways of tackling any challenges.From getting the best out of others
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Hodder & Stoughton STOP PEOPLE PLEASING And Find Your Power
Book SynopsisDo you find it hard to say no to people? Do you tend to put others first? Do you feel guilty setting boundaries? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you may be a people pleaser.People-pleasing is a widespread but misunderstood response to trauma. It can have a huge impact on your mental health, showing up in common psychological conditions including anxiety, co-dependence, and depression. Left unchallenged, people-pleasing habits can lead to chronic discomfort, exhaustion, and resentment.In Stop People Pleasing, certified life coach Hailey Magee offers an action-based approach to breaking the people-pleasing pattern. Drawing on social science, psychological research, and coaching exercises, Magee gives you the practical tools you need to:- Understand the origins of your people-pleasing- Discover your own needs- Set empowered boundaries- Courageously advocate for yourselfWith fresh insight, heartfelt empathy, and a
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John Murray Press 50 Politics Classics
Book SynopsisWhat if you didn''t have to read the 50 most important books on Politics to know the most important ideas?This is the thinking person''s guide to the big political texts from across the centuries, from the original pioneers to the contemporary. With insightful commentary for each of the 50 books, key quotes and biographical information on the authors and a guide to further reading, 50 Politics Classics gives a unique overview of the political writings that shaped history and are still shaping minds today. From Abraham Lincoln to Nelson Mandela, and from Aristotle to George Orwell, 50 Politics Classics distils the essence of the books, pamphlets, and speeches of the major leaders and great thinkers that drive real-world change. Spanning 2,500 years, left and right, thinkers and doers, Tom Butler-Bowdon covers activists, war strategists, visionary leaders, economists, philosophers of freedom, feminists, conservatives and environmentalists, right up to conTrade ReviewPraise for the 50 Classics series:A tremendous...book... Because the range and depth of the sources are so huge, the cumulative reading effect is amazing. Alternatively, it educates and edifies, affirms and inspires. Often both. * Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People *A terrific compendium of the best ... from famous classics to off-beat unknowns, distilled to the point of joyous clarity. * Richard Koch, author of The 80/20 Principle *
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