Dictionaries, Reference & Language Books
St Martin's Press The Battle for Your Brain
Book SynopsisA new dawn of brain tracking and hacking is coming. Will you be prepared for what comes next?Imagine a world where your brain can be interrogated to learn your political beliefs, your thoughts can be used as evidence of a crime, and your own feelings can be held against you. A world where people who suffer from epilepsy receive alerts moments before a seizure, and the average person can peer into their own mind to eliminate painful memories or cure addictions.Neuroscience has already made all of this possible today, and neurotechnology will soon become the universal controller for all of our interactions with technology. This can benefit humanity immensely, but without safeguards, it can seriously threaten our fundamental human rights to privacy, freedom of thought, and self-determination.From one of the world's foremost experts on the ethics of neuroscience, The Battle for Your Brain offers a path forward to navigate the complex legal and ethic
£15.19
Fernand Nathan Les Miserables Livre audio online
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£13.67
Cambridge University Press Kids Box New Generation Level 1 Activity Book
Book SynopsisThe Activity Book, now in colour, covers the target language from the Pupil''s Book. One exam practice activity per unit familiarises children with the format of the Cambridge English Qualification for young learners. A unique access code inside the front cover unlocks extra language practice, games and the course audio in an online learning platform.
£23.43
Oxford University Press Solutions PreIntermediate Students Book Leading
Book SynopsisThe Solutions approach to teaching and learning English is based on the ''motivate, activate, achieve' objective.MotivateInteresting and diverse content keeps students fully engaged and motivatedCreate inspiring lessons with a wealth of additional resources, including optional lesson openers, culture lessons with DVD clips, and project work''I can' statements and unit reviews encourage students to reflect on their progress, and recognise their achievementsActivateNew comprehensive listening syllabus activates every student, whatever their level, and helps to develop confident communicatorsSupported approach to speaking and writing build students' confidenceNew word skills lessons encourage students to use new vocabularyAchieveRegular exam practice and preparation activities, as well as specific ''exam skills trainer' sections in the student's book, ensure that students are well prepared for their examsCritical thinking and project work develops skills for the real worldSkills developme
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Japanese Essential Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Japanese dictionaries for everyday language learning.A handy and affordable Japanese to English and English to Japanese reference for every day, including short grammars of Japanese and English. Offers travellers and learners at home, school or in the office extensive and up-to-date coverage of Japanese and English in a portable format.27,000 translations.Designed for all those studying Japanese who need maximum information in a handy travel format.Offers comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of Japanese and English, with additional notes warning the user of those words which are easily confused.Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With natural, idiomatic example phrases, in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary and help to find the exact translation you want.All Japanese words, phrases and translations are shown with their romanized transcription ideal for beginners.
£7.59
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Linguistics
Book SynopsisLinguistics is a comprehensive crosslinguistic introduction to the study of language, and is ideal for undergraduate and graduate level students without previous background in linguistics.Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables xiii Preface xvii Part I Language and the Language Faculty 1 1 From Language to Linguistics 3 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Languages 5 1.3 Other Languages 9 1.4 Differences 15 1.5 Linguistics 17 1.6 Different Kinds of Grammar 19 1.7 The Contents of this Book and the Subfields of Linguistics 22 Summary 24 Assignments 26 Test Yourself 27 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 27 2 The Language User 29 2.1 Introduction 29 2.2 Knowledge and Ability: The Cognitive System 30 2.3 Language and the Brain 34 2.4 Language Comprehension 37 2.4.1 Speech Recognition 38 2.4.2 Word Recognition 39 2.4.3 Understanding Sentences 41 2.4.4 Interpretation of Utterances 43 2.4.5 From Speech Recognition to Interpretation 43 2.5 Language Production 44 2.5.1 What Do You Want to Say? 45 2.5.2 Formulation: Grammatical Encoding 46 2.5.3 Formulation: Phonological Encoding 48 2.5.4 Articulation 50 2.5.5 Speaking: From Intention to Articulation 51 Summary 52 Assignments 53 Test Yourself 54 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 55 3 Language Acquisition 57 3.1 Introduction 57 3.2 How Do Children Acquire Language? 59 3.3 The Order of First Language Acquisition 62 3.4 Factors that Influence the Acquisition of a Second Language 66 3.5 The Order of Second Language Acquisition 69 3.6 Bilingual Development 74 Summary 77 Assignments 78 Test Yourself 79 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 80 Part II Language and Interaction 81 4 Discourse 83 4.1 Introduction 83 4.2 Interpretation and Inference 84 4.3 Cooperation 86 4.4 Conversations 89 4.5 Coherence Through Linguistic Form 95 Summary 98 Assignments 99 Test Yourself 100 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 101 5 Speech Acts 103 5.1 Introduction 103 5.2 An Utterance is an Act 104 5.3 Information Structure 110 5.4 Pragmatic Appropriateness 114 Summary 117 Assignments 118 Test Yourself 119 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 119 Part III Sentences and Their Meaning 121 6 Constituents and Word Classes 123 6.1 Introduction 123 6.2 Constituents 124 6.3 Sentences, Clauses and Phrases 126 6.4 Phrase Types 127 6.5 Heads and Modifiers 130 6.6 Constituent Structure 131 6.7 Phrases Versus Words 135 6.8 Word Classes: Content Words 136 6.9 Word Classes: Function Words 138 Summary 140 Assignments 140 Test Yourself 142 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 142 7 Simple Sentences 143 7.1 Introduction 143 7.2 Functions of Phrases Within the Sentence 144 7.3 Valency 147 7.4 Semantic Roles 150 7.5 Grammatical Roles 151 7.6 The Marking of Semantic and Grammatical Roles 153 7.7 Reduction of Valency 154 7.8 Reflexive Constructions 155 7.9 Pronominalisation 157 Summary 158 Assignments 158 Test Yourself 160 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 160 8 Complex Sentences 161 8.1 Introduction 161 8.2 The Functions of Embedded Clauses 162 8.3 The Forms of Embedded Clauses 165 8.4 Interaction between Main Clause and Embedded Clause 168 8.4.1 Equi-Deletion 168 8.4.2 Raising 169 8.4.3 Sequence of Tenses 170 8.5 Coordinated Clauses 172 8.6 The Form of Coordinated Clauses 173 Summary 174 Assignments 175 Test Yourself 176 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 176 9 Constituent Order 177 9.1 Introduction 177 9.2 Constituent Order and Levels of Analysis 178 9.3 Constituent Order at the Sentence Level 179 9.4 Clause Type 181 9.5 Embedded Clauses 182 9.6 Complexity 183 9.7 The Information Status of Constituents 184 9.8 Constituent Order within Constituents 185 9.8.1 The Noun Phrase 186 9.8.2 The Verb Phrase 187 9.9 Correlations 188 9.10 Discontinuous Constituents 190 Summary 191 Assignments 191 Test Yourself 192 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 193 10 Sentence Meaning 195 10.1 Introduction 195 10.2 Compositionality 196 10.3 Noun Phrases: Reference 197 10.4 Noun Phrases: Deixis and Anaphora 203 10.5 Verb Phrases: Tense and Aspect 206 10.6 Verb Phrases: Situation Types 210 Summary 214 Assignments 214 Test Yourself 215 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 216 Part IV Words and Their Meaning 217 11 Lexicon 219 11.1 Introduction 219 11.2 What is a Word? 220 11.3 The Relation Between Word Form and Meaning 221 11.4 Content Words and Function Words 223 11.5 The Lexicon 226 11.6 Kinds of Lexical Information 228 11.7 Dictionaries 230 11.8 Meaning and Meaning Relations 232 11.9 Semantic Description 235 11.10 Words Across Languages 236 Summary 237 Assignments 239 Test Yourself 240 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 240 12 Word Formation 241 12.1 Introduction 241 12.2 The Internal Composition of Words 242 12.3 The Functions of Word Formation 243 12.4 Derivation 245 12.5 Inflection 249 12.6 Morphological Forms 251 12.7 The Structure of Words and Their Meanings 255 12.8 Differences between Derivation and Inflection 256 12.9 Morphological Differences between Languages 258 Summary 260 Assignments 261 Test Yourself 263 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 263 13 Compounds and Idiomatic Expressions 265 13.1 Introduction 265 13.2 Structure and Meaning of Compounds 266 13.3 Types of Compounds 270 13.4 Incorporation 271 13.5 Idiomatic Expressions 272 13.6 The Meaning of Idiomatic Expressions 274 Summary 279 Assignments 280 Test Yourself 281 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 281 Part V Speech Sounds 283 14 Speaking and Listening – Speech Sounds 285 14.1 Introduction 285 14.2 Speaking 287 14.3 The Speech Signal 288 14.4 Hearing and Understanding 291 14.5 Speech Sounds 292 14.5.1 Introduction 292 14.5.2 Pulmonic Consonants 293 14.5.3 Non-pulmonic Consonants 296 14.5.4 Vowels 296 14.5.5 Diphthongs 297 14.5.6 Further Features 298 14.6 Speech Synthesis and Speech Recognition 298 Summary 299 Assignments 301 Test Yourself 301 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 302 15 Sound Systems and Phonological Processes 303 15.1 Introduction 303 15.2 Distinctiveness 304 15.3 Sound Systems 307 15.4 Distinctive Features 311 15.5 Morphophonological Processes 314 15.6 Graphemes and Phonemes 316 Summary 317 Assignments 317 Test Yourself 318 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 319 16 Syllables, Stress and Intonation 321 16.1 Introduction 321 16.2 The Syllable: Phonotactics 322 16.3 The Word: Stress 326 16.4 The Sentence: Intonation 328 16.5 Rhythm 330 Summary 331 Assignments 332 Test Yourself 333 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 333 Part VI Languages and Communities 335 17 Differences and Similarities between Languages 337 17.1 Introduction 337 17.2 Similarities between Languages 339 17.3 Genetic Relations 342 17.4 Language and Culture 349 17.5 Language and Thought: The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis 354 Summary 357 Assignments 358 Test Yourself 359 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 359 18 Language Variation 361 18.1 Introduction 361 18.2 What is a Language? 362 18.3 What is a Dialect? 364 18.4 The Study of Language Variation 366 18.5 Language Variation and Social Factors 369 18.5.1 Region 370 18.5.2 Social Class 372 18.5.3 Ethnic Group 374 18.5.4 Age 374 18.5.5 Gender 375 18.6 Other Factors: Situation and Linguistic Context 377 18.7 Language Variation and Social Meaning 379 Summary 381 Assignments 382 Test Yourself 382 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 383 19 Language Change 385 19.1 Introduction 385 19.2 Historical Linguistics 386 19.3 The Process of Change 390 19.4 The Role of Social Groups in Language Change 394 19.5 Embedding Changes into the Language System 397 19.6 The Evaluation of Language Change 399 Summary 400 Assignments 400 Test Yourself 401 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 401 20 Bilingualism 403 20.1 Introduction 403 20.2 The Bilingual Community 404 20.3 Language Policy 407 20.4 Bilingual Education 408 20.5 The Bilingual Individual 410 20.6 Bilingualism and Interference 412 20.7 The Emergence of New Languages 418 Summary 421 Assignments 422 Test Yourself 422 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 423 References 425 Sources of Illustrations 433 Index 435
£31.30
Pearson Education Business Partner B2 Coursebook and Basic
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£44.36
Tuttle Publishing Writing Japanese Hiragana: An Introductory
Book SynopsisPut simply, practice is the most effective method of mastering written Japanese. The large, open format of Writing Japanese Hiragana invites the student to pick up a pencil and get started!Two phonetic syllabaries, hiragana and katakana, and a set of kanji characters based on Chinese ideographs are what comprises written Japanese. This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. An understanding of hiragana is essential for the serious student wishing to learn Japanese effectively. Each character is introduced with brushed, handwritten, and typed samples which enhance character recognition. Extensive writing space allows for maximum practice to facilitate memorization and ensure proper character formation. Entertaining illustrations and amusing examples of onomatopoeic usage of hiragana in Japanese writings further reinforce memorization in a fun way. Writing Japanese Hiragana is an easy-to-use and practical workbook tailored to the specific needs of young students of the Japanese language. Beginning students of all ages will delight in its fresh presentation.Trade Review"Writing Japanese Hiragana: An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook is a good book for those who wish to learn Japanese. When studying Japanese, you should start by learning to read and write hiragana. Not only will it help you to be able to read signs, menus, etc in Japan… but knowing and using hiragana (as well as katakana and kanji) helps you to pronounce Japanese properly." --Tokyo Five blog"This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. An understanding of hiragana is essential for the serious student wishing to learn Japanese effectively." --Just One Cookbook blog
£9.49
Skyhorse Publishing The Ultimate Cigar Book: 4th Edition
Book SynopsisThe Ultimate Cigar Book is a classic on the subject, covering everything from how cigars are made, to storage, etiquette, and accessories.Richard Carleton Hacker’s category bestselling is often credited with helping to create a new generation of cigar aficionados. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. And now this trendsetting has been revised in this fourth edition for the aficionado of the future!Forget 1492. This book starts out in B. C. (Before Columbus) and transports the cigar enthusiast on a fun and fact-filled adventure into virtually every realm of today’s popular and growing cigar smoking pastime. Written by one of the most knowledgeable and internationally-celebrated pipe and cigar authors of our time, Richard Carleton Hacker’s well-known wit and wisdom will keep the reader enthralled with every turn of the page, as he takes you on an information-packed would tour of cigars.Starting off with a history of cigar smoking, the author then shows us how cigars are made today (handmade, handrolled, and machine made), divulges the secrets of finding the “perfect” cigar, and discusses the ritual of smoking and how to properly care for and store our cigars. From there the book lists a number of innovative cigar accessories, suggests which beers, wines, whiskeys, brandies, and cognacs go with what cigars, enlightens us with a chapter on cigar smoking celebrities, and concludes with the world’s first International Compendium of virtually every cigar brand known today, complete with histories and observations on taste, according to the author’s HPH (Highly Prejudiced Hacker-Scale) ratings. If that was not enough, there is even a dictionary of CigarSpeak!The Ultimate Cigar Book is the most comprehensive, factual, and up-to-date book for the cigar smoker or for those who just want to learn more about the fascinating and popular world of cigar smoking.
£17.09
Silman-James Press,U.S. Comic Toolbox: How to be Funny Even If You're Not
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£14.39
Pearson Education Level 4 Disney Kids Readers Inside Out Pack
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£11.63
McGraw Hill Education India Looseleaf for New Worlds An Introduction to
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£106.20
Skyhorse Publishing The Art of Cursive Penmanship: A Personal
Book SynopsisAdvice from a recognized master penman how adults can improve letterforms, legibility, legibility and make written language both fun and expressive.Unlike traditional primary grade handwriting manuals that seek to introduce the basic techniques of written language to young students, The Art of Cursive Penmanship presents the subject of handwriting as a valuable and spontaneous skill for the adult. In this context, it remains an intimate ability of communication and expression; a personal asset for life.By internationally recognized master penman, Michael R. Sull, The Art of Cursive Penmanship focuses on practical self-study techniques designed to accommodate anyone's personal or professional schedule. With determined and consistent use, the daily application of these methods will result in progressive improvement of letterforms, legibility, letter spacing, creating one's signature, the appearance of an individual's penmanship, and the physical action of handwriting through proper posture, correct use of hand and arm muscles, paper position, and a comfortable speed of writing.Recommendations are also offered on the most efficient writing instruments to use, so that handwriting becomes a pleasant activity to be enjoyed, rather than an action merely to be effected.Trade Review“Master Penman Michael Sull is clearly the expert when it comes to the teaching of handwriting. Adults of all skill levels will benefit from following the drills and lessons as they take their writing to a higher level. The examples of beautiful writing and narrative on the history of penmanship will draw you into the romance of pen to paper.” —Debi Zeinert, president of IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting)
£20.04
Cambridge University Press Open World First Students Book with Answers with
Book SynopsisEmbark on a journey beyond the traditional boundaries between exam preparation and real-world language with Open World B2 First. A unique exam journey in the Student''s Book maximises students'' performance. Exam Training tasks build confidence allowing them to progress to full task practice in the Exam focus. Real World sections open up language knowledge with listenings, videos and texts introducing common yet surprising expression, while mobile animations spark learning before or after class with Grammar on the move. Optional Push yourself sections throughout the book extend students'' capability and confidence to C1 Advanced level. Online Practice offers additional practice in grammar and vocabulary. Downloadable Class Audio containing the necessary listening material is provided with the Teacher''s Book.
£38.27
Tuttle Publishing Reading Writing Farsi Persian A Workbook for
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£11.69
Max Hueber Verlag Menschen Kursbuch A1
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£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Colombia: A Concise Contemporary History
Book SynopsisMichael J. LaRosa and Germán R. Mejía offer a comprehensive approach to Colombian history in the post-independence era, from about 1810 to the present. This third edition includes vital updates that dive into the historic 2022 presidential election and signing of the Peace Accords with FARC in 2016.This deeply informed and accessible book thematically traces the history of Colombia, moving beyond the common perception of a failed state to explore the rich heritage and dynamism that have characterized Colombia past and present. The book focuses on the factors that have contributed to Colombia’s unification and development and looks at political projects, economic activity, and cultural development that have pushed Colombia forward. Also included are a photo essay, detailed chronology for further study and research, and a chapter dealing with Colombians abroad.Trade ReviewDuring the last decade, Colombia underwent a tectonic transformation, securing a peace deal with Latin America's longest-running insurgent group, electing its first-ever leftist president, and even starring as the backdrop for a record-breaking animated Disney film. The rest of the world is quickly discovering Colombia, and LaRosa and Mejia's third edition of Colombia: A Concise Contemporary History is a peerless companion for scholars, practitioners, and curious minds seeking a greater understanding of the South American nation in all its spellbinding complexity. -- Paul J. Angelo, Director, William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense StudiesTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgmentsForeword by Pamela S. MurrayIntroduction1 Origins PrecedentsThe Crisis of Empire1810: The Development of the JuntasThe First Republic (1811–1816)The Final Battle against AbsolutismColombia: The Second Republic (1819–1830)The End of an Era of Change2 The Colombian NationsColombian Indigenous PopulationThe Afro-Colombian PopulationOther ColombiansDemography and Its NumbersColonizers and Settlers: The Nineteenth CenturyAn Urban Country: The Twentieth Century3 The Dynamics of a Political CommunityCitizenshipRightsThe Democratic Model and PoliticsGovernmentThe Formation of Law4 The Cadence of UnityThe Parties and the NationCommunion in BeliefsA Common MemoryA Single Institutionalism5 ConflictThe Spanish EvacuationPolitical Conflict in the Nineteenth CenturyPanama SeparatesConflict in the Twentieth CenturyLa ViolenciaInsurgency InterventionNarco-violencePlan Colombia, 20006 Colombians Search for Peace The Nature of the Colombian Armed ConflictThe Stages of the WarThe Peace Processes in Historic PerspectiveThe Future7 Economic UnityColonial Colombia ComparedMonopoly and Political Problems in the Eighteenth CenturyCoffeeThe Percolating TwentiesOil and IndustrializationThe National FrontModern TimesPhoto Essay8 A Common SpaceFrom Horse Path to HighwaySteamships and RailwaysAerial Cables and AirplanesMail and Communications SystemsPrint Media9 Cultural DynamismSculpture and PaintingLiteratureTheaterArchitectureMusic10 Daily LifePopular Religious CelebrationsSportsBeauty PageantsRetaking the Colombian Urban CentersRadio, TV, and Soap OperasGastronomy, Colombian StyleUniversity Life in Colombia11 Colombia and the WorldThe Early DaysThe Canal Project1928World War II and Jorge Eliécer GaitánKorea and the Alliance for ProgressPope Paul VI and the Close of the 1960sContadora, Central America, and Colombia’s NeighborsUribe and Bush: Brothers in ArmsEnter Santos12 Colombians AbroadPreliminary Observations on Colombian EmigrationWhy Colombians Leave: A Historic OverviewBienvenidos to QueensThe 1980 Refugee ActThe Special Case of Colombians in VenezuelaRemesas—Sending Money HomeColombians Abroad: Some NamesSome Sustained (and Unfortunate) StereotypesPeace Process and the Great Reverse Migration?13. 2016 and Beyond: ¡Basta Ya!The Elusive PeaceThe PandemicEconomic DataMigratory Processes Trouble on the Streets of ColombiaTourism: The Contemporary TrendConclusionColombian Chronology, 1810–2022Selected BibliographyIndexAbout the Authors
£999.99
Pearson Education Limited Viva Edexcel GCSE Spanish Grammar and Translation
Book SynopsisA dedicated workbook to support and consolidate grammar learning and translation skills for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Spanish.
£11.63
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Film Encyclopedia 7th Edition
Book SynopsisA comprehensive encyclopedia of film. It features more than 8,000 entries on the artistic, technical, and commercial aspects of moviemaking, including: directors, producers, stars, screenwriters, and cinematographers, styles, genres, and schools of filmmaking, motion picture studios and film centers; and film-related organizations and events.Trade Review"Wow! What a book!" -- Katharine Hepburn "Recommended for any reference collection in need of a world view of film." -- Booklist "The best movie reference book, hands down." -- Newsweek
£21.25
Barcharts, Inc Japanese Grammar
Book SynopsisThe essence of beginning and intermediate Japanese.
£10.63
Cambridge University Press Empower UpperintermediateB2 Students Book with
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£42.70
Edinburgh University Press An Introduction to English Phonetics
Book SynopsisIn the third edition of this bestselling introductory textbook, Richard Ogden presents the concepts, terminology and representations needed for understanding how English is pronounced globally.
£17.99
£44.50
Open University Press SPSS Survival Manual A Step by Step Guide to Data
Book SynopsisThe SPSS Survival Manual throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this powerful data analysis software.In her bestselling guide, Julie Pallant takes you through the entire research process, helping you choose the right data analysis technique for your project. This edition has been updated to include up to SPSS version 26. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, Julie discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques. She outlines each technique clearly, with step-by-step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting data output and an example of how to present the results in a report.For both beginners and experienced users in Psychology, Sociology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Education, Business and related disciplines, the SPSS Survival Manual is an essential text. It is illustrated throughout with screen grabs, examples of output andTable of ContentsPrefaceData files and websiteIntroduction and overviewPart One Getting started1 Designing a study2 Preparing a codebook3 Getting to know IBM SPSS StatisticsPart Two Preparing the data file4 Creating a data file and entering data5 Screening and cleaning the dataPart Three Preliminary analyses6 Descriptive statistics7 Using graphs to describe and explore the data8 Manipulating the data9 Checking the reliability of a scale10 Choosing the right statisticPart Four Statistical techniques to explore relationships among variables11 Correlation12 Partial correlation13 Multiple regression14 Logistic regression15 Factor analysisPart Five Statistical techniques to compare groups16 Non-parametric statistics17 T-tests18 One-way analysis of variance19 Two-way between-groups ANOVA20 Mixed between-within subjects analysis of variance21 Multivariate analysis of variance22 Analysis of covarianceAppendix: Details of data filesRecommended readingReferencesIndex
£32.24
Tuttle Publishing Hindi Flash Cards Kit
Book SynopsisHindi is the national language of India, one of the worlds largest and fastest growing countries!Flash cards are an excellent language learning tool. This comprehensive set of flash cards is designed for students, travelers and anyone who wants to learn Hindi. This kit is one of the best ways to learn to read and recognize Hindi words, learn new vocabulary and review and reinforce what you know already. The Hindi Flash Cards Kit has a full range of features designed to help beginning and intermediate learners. Key Features of Hindi Flash Cards Kit include: Contains 300 flash cards featuring the most common Hindi words and phrases. Each card has one main vocabulary item plus four other related items. Frequently-used idioms are also given. This set of cards contains over 1,500 words and phrases! Sample Hindi sentences are provided for each main word (in both Hindi script and romanized form) showing you how it is used,
£17.99
HarperCollins Publishers Nlp Workbook A Practical Guide To Achieving The
Book SynopsisA practical, creative guidebook to achieving the results you want using Neuro Linguistinc Programming techniquesNeuro-Linguistic Programming is based on the idea that the human mind is a sort of computer our verbal and body language are the programmes which allow us to change our own thoughts and influence other people e.g. using body language and speech patterns to create instant rapport with someone else.We already use such techniques on a sub-conscious level NLP simply helps us crystalise what we already know. This work book is a basic, at-home NLP course, providing easy-to-follow exercises and reflections to which the reader can return time and again. It addresses topics such as How to Change Emotional State, the Power of Language and Getting Results, and can be applied to all kinds of different areas e.g. business, sport, health.The NLP workbook is designed to be a basic manual for the beginner in NLP, and also a clear and easy reference manual for practioners and trainers.
£15.29
Cambridge University Press Kids Box New Generation Level 3 Activity Book with Digital Pack British English
Book SynopsisThe Activity Book, now in colour, covers the target language from the Pupil''s Book. One exam practice activity per unit familiarises children with the format of the Cambridge English Qualification for young learners. A unique access code inside the front cover unlocks extra language practice, games and the course audio in an online learning platform.
£25.59
HarperCollins Publishers Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge
Book SynopsisExam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel & Subject: Cambridge International AS & A Level English LanguageFirst teaching: September 2019 First examination: from 2021
£30.00
Teachers' College Press Doing Disciplinary Literacy Teaching Reading and
Book SynopsisLearn how to design discipline-specific literacy instruction that increases academic engagement and supports college and career readiness. This practical resource offers contexts and strategies for addressing a fundamental question that teachers bring to their work with middle and high school learners.Trade Review"Gabriel (Univ. of Connecticut) supplies secondary-education graduate students with a degree of meta-discursive awareness to enable them to function in the classroom with the changing demands of reading, writing, and communication. The conclusion provides a good summary of the implications of disciplinary literacy."—CHOICETable of Contents Contents (Tentative) Foreword Introduction Overview Conclusion 1. What Is Disciplinary Literacy? Why Build Disciplinary Literacy? What Does Disciplinary Literacy Do for Students? Is Disciplinary Literacy Only for Academic Disciplines? Why Should Teachers Learn about Disciplinary Literacies? Why Is Disciplinary Literacy so Important? I Don't Remember being Taught This Way, so Why Should I Teach This Way? The Goal of Disciplinary Literacy Questions for Discussion 2. Pedagogy and Processes for Literacy Development Pedagogy Doing the Work of the Discipline Processes for Literacy Development Understanding Text Complexity Questions for Discussion Resources for Further Reading 3. Doing the Discipline Routines and Practices Why Disciplines Are Not Enough Discourse Follows Communities Resources for Further Reading 4. Text Roundup Examining Routines Unlocking Habits of Mind Activity Guide: Text Roundup Questions for Duscussion Resources for Further Reading 5. Mentor Texts Knowing What to Notice Knowing What to Teach How to Write From a Mentor Text Activity Guide Discussion Questions 6. The Expert Interview Purposes for Expert Interviews Evaluation Questions for Discussions Resources for Further Reading 7. The Oak Tree Activity A "Fine" Example Activity Guide Examples Evaluation Questions for Discussion Resources for Further Reading 8. Text Set Construction Making a Text Set Activity Guide Evaluation Questions for Discussion Resources for Further Reading 9. Text-Dependent Questions A Directed Reading-Thinking Activity Activity Guide Evaluation Questions for Discussion Resources for Further Reading 10. Learning From Non-Print-Based Texts Hierarchies of Representation Teaching the Reading of Non-Print-Based Texts Activity Guide Evaluation Questions for Discussion Resources for Further Reading Chapter 11: Task Analysis and Enhancement Starting With a Pre-Planned Lesson or Activity Starting With a Text Knowing Where Literate Practices Go Purpose and Process Activity Guide Evaluation Discussion Questions Resources for Further Reading Conclusion: Doing the Discipline Preparing Students for the Work of Their Lives Looking Ahead References Index About the Author
£33.26
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Cake Bible 35th Anniversary Edition
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£30.00
Pearson Education Limited Technical English 2nd Edition Level 2 Course Book
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£34.29
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Primary Path Foundation Students Book with My Creative Journal Cue Cards and eBook
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£35.28
Facet Publishing The Chief Data Officer's Playbook
Book SynopsisThis fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling Chief Data Officer’s Playbook offers new insights into the role of the CDO and the data environment. Written by two of the world’s leading experts in data driven transformation, it addresses the changes that have taken place in ‘data’, in the role of the ‘CDO’, and the expectations and ambitions of organisations. Most importantly, it will place the role of the CDO into the context of a c-suite player for organisations that wish to recover quickly and with long-term stability from the current global economic downturn.New coverage includes: the evolution of the CDO role, what those changes mean for organisations and individuals, and what the future might hold a focus on ethics, the data revolution and all the areas that help readers take their first steps on the data journey new conversations and experiences from an alumni of data leaders compiled over the past three years new chapters and reflections on being a third generation CDO and on working across a broad spectrum of organisations who are all on different parts of their data journey. Written in a highly accessible and practical manner, The Chief Data Officer’s Playbook, Second Edition brings the most up-to-date guidance to CDO’s who wish to understand their position better; to those aspiring to become CDO’s; to those who might be recruiting a CDO and to recruiters to understand an organisation seeking a CDO and the CDO landscape. Table of ContentsThe Chief Data Officer's Playbook
£29.33
Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. Preparacion DELE: Libro + audio descargable - A1
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£27.93
John Wiley & Sons Inc German
Book SynopsisGerman A Self-Teaching Guide Learn German at your own pace Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Now you can learn how--quickly and easily--with a practical guide that gives you the tools you need to speak and understand German. Completely revised and updated with applications of the newGerman spelling rules, this user-friendly guide provides you with the basic vocabulary and grammar you need to start speaking German right away. It includes more than 1,000 of the most frequently used words in both German-English and English-German lists, clear explanations of German grammatical structures, entertaining mini-dialogues from real-life situations that demonstrate modern usage, and cultural notes that give fresh insight into contemporary German society. Like all Self-Teaching Guides, German allows you to build gradually on what you have learned--at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow youTable of ContentsHow to Use This Book vii Introduction: German Sounds and Spelling 1 1 Greetings, Introductions, and Useful Expressions 11 Culture Notes 11 Dialoge (Dialogues) 12 Kommunikation (Communication) 13 Grammatik (Grammar) 16 1. Subject Pronoun 16 2. The Present Tense Form of Verbs 17 3. The Definite Articles: der, die, das 19 4. The Gender of Third-Person Pronouns 21 5. Using Adjectives and Adverbs 22 6. Present Tense of sein and haben 24 7. Verbs with Vowel Changes 25 Sprechen leicht gemacht 26 Wiederholung 27 Wortschatz 28 2 Numbers: Measurements, Currencies, Sizes, and Temperature Culture Notes 32 Dialoge 34 Kommunikation 35 Grammatik 38 1. A Few Rules about Basic Word Order 38 2. Formation of Noun Plurals 40 3. The Accusative Case 41 4. The Indefinite Article 41 5. The Accusative of Personal Pronouns 44 6. Prepositions Requiring the Accusative Case 45 7. Negation with nicht 46 8. The Function and Use of Adverbs 48 Sprechen leicht gemacht 50 Wiederholung 51 Wortschatz 52 3 Food, Restaurants, and Eating 54 Culture Notes 54 Dialoge 56 Kommunikation 57 Grammatik 64 1. Giving Orders the Polite Way 64 2. The Function of Modals (Modal Auxiliaries) 65 3. Möchten Means “Would Like” (An Expression You Will Need) 66 4. Ordinal Numbers 67 5. Asking Indirect Questions 71 6. The Conjugation of wissen (to know) 72 7. More about Word Order 74 8. Compound Nouns 78 Sprechen leicht gemacht 78 Wiederholung 80 Wortschatz 81 4 Lodging, Hotels, and Overnight Accommodations 85 Culture Notes 85 Dialoge 86 Kommunikation 88 Grammatik 89 1. The Dative Case 89 2. Dative Ending for a Few Masculine Nouns in the Singular 90 3. Dative Endings for Nouns in the Plural 91 4. Dative Prepositions 92 5. The Dative Case of Personal Pronouns 92 6. Verbs That Require the Dative Case 93 7. Separable-Prefix Verbs 96 8. Word Order of Direct and Indirect Objects 98 9. Two-Way Prepositions 101 Sprechen leicht gemacht 103 Wiederholung 105 Wortschatz 106 5 Telling Time 108 Culture Notes 108 Dialoge 109 Kommunikation 112 Grammatik: Present Perfect Tense—an Overview 113 1. Regular (Weak) Verbs 114 2. Irregular (Strong) Verbs 114 3. Separable-Prefix Verbs 115 4. Inseparable-Prefix Verbs 116 5. Irregular Verbs Using haben as Auxiliary Verb 117 6. Regular Verbs Using sein as Auxiliary Verb 117 7. Irregular Verbs Using sein as Auxiliary Verb 118 8. Mixed Verbs 118 9. The Genitive Case 120 Sprechen leicht gemacht 121 Wiederholung 124 Wortschatz 125 6 Health Care 128 Culture Notes 128 Dialoge 129 Kommunikation 131 Grammatik 133 1. The Simple Past Tense 133 2. Reflexive Pronouns 138 3. The Use of als, wenn, wann 141 Sprechen leicht gemacht 142 Wiederholung 143 Wortschatz 144 7 Television and Radio 146 Culture Notes 146 Dialoge 146 Kommunikation 148 Grammatik 150 1. Possessive Adjectives (Pronouns) 150 2. The der words 152 3. Adjectives Used as Predicate Adjectives 152 4. Adjectival Endings 153 5. Adjectives Used as Nouns 157 6. Indefinite Adjectives 158 Sprechen leicht gemacht 159 Wiederholung 161 Wortschatz 161 8 Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation 163 Culture Notes 163 Dialoge 164 Kommunikation 165 Grammatik 166 1. The Comparative of Adjectives and Adverbs 166 2. The Subjunctive Mood 170 3. The Past Subjunctive 176 Sprechen leicht gemacht 178 Wiederholung 180 Wortschatz 182 9 Communication: Telephone, Post Office, Newspapers, Train Station, and Airport 184 Culture Notes 184 Dialoge 185 Kommunikation 188 Grammatik 188 1. Relative Pronouns 188 2. German Word Order in Main Clauses 195 3. German Word Order in Dependent Clauses 198 Sprechen leicht gemacht 198 Wiederholung 200 Wortschatz 201 10 Selbstbiographisches 204 Dialoge 204 Kommunikation 207 Grammatik 211 1. The Future Tense 211 2. The Passive Voice 212 3. Man as a Substitute for the Passive 215 Wiederholung 220 Wortschatz 221 Answers for Activities, Exercises, and Reviews 224 Reference Grammar 248 Wortschatz: Deutsch-Englisch 254 English-German Vocabulary 271 Index 278
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Adams Media Corporation The Infographic Guide to Grammar: A Visual
Book SynopsisMastering grammar is now easier than ever with this fully illustrated guide that covers the most important rules in grammar and punctuation—making even the most confusing rules easy to understand. This illustrated guide to English grammar gives you everything you need for a better understanding of how to write and punctuate correctly. From proper comma usage to the correct form of there, their, or they’re—understanding grammar has never been easier. Is it who or whom? Affect or effect? And what is a prepositional phrase? With The Infographic Guide to Grammar, you’ll learn the answers to all of these questions, and so much more. Filled with colorful, easy-to-understand entries, this book includes topics like: –Basic sentence structure –The parts of speech –Common mistakes and how to avoid them Featuring 50 vibrant infographics explaining everything from subject-verb agreement to the Oxford comma and verb tenses this book breaks down the complicated rules and guidelines for writing the English language and makes them clear and straightforward.Trade Review“Good solid tips.” —The Eccentric Librarian“A fantastic book.” —Author Unpublished“Bright, bold, and informative … sure to please any grammar enthusiast and visual learners.” —Madison’s Library“Simple and clearly written, visually appealing, well organized, and — a bonus! — fun to read.” —Create Teach Inspire
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Hodder Education Spanish ab initio for the IB Diploma Grammar and
Book SynopsisBuild confidence for the written and oral assessments with hours of essential grammar practice activities and opportunities to develop writing skills. - Ensure structured language practice through comprehensive coverage of all IB grammar points and in-depth practice of core reading and writing skills based around the main text types. - Provide revision opportunities alongside material for ab initio students in the Transition section.- Effectively teach students at two levels with differentiated activities at Standard and Higher level.Trade ReviewSpanish an initio, Grammar and skills workbook is a great resource for Spanish teachers and learners to develop language skills in a conceptual manner. The book offers a wide range of grammar topics necessary for cracking the IBDP exams. It not only focuses on grammar but develops skills and helps learners explore theme related vocabulary in a contextual manner that will help grasp language in a natural way. It very well compliments the book Spanish Ab Initio for the IB diploma- by Concept by developing precise links and evidence of language acquisition. Kudos to the authors- Kasturi Bagwe and Monia Voegelin. -- Nidhi Jain * Nidhi Jain *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mastering Arabic 2
Book SynopsisThis full colour text comes with free audio and video online through an accompanying website. It is a modern, engaging, intermediate Arabic course offering lively conversations, varied texts and exercises, and fascinating cultural insights. The course is highly illustrated in full colour with photos and cartoons and includes an abundance of exercises to aid learning and encourage practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is backed up by online exercises including a link to interactive flashcards, and is supported by a range of additional activity, grammar and handwriting books.The course follows on from the best-selling Mastering Arabic 1 but is suitable for any learner with some prior knowledge of Arabic. The Mastering Arabic series is widely used in universities, schools, community colleges, adult evening classes and for self-study.Table of ContentsIntroduction Myself and others House and home Work and ambition Sport and leisure Travel and tourism Food and cooking Review Clothes and colours Education and training News and media Climate and the environment Health and happiness Arts and Cinema Review Answers to exercises English-Arabic glossary Grammar index.
£33.29
Profile Books Ltd Steam Trains Today: Journeys Along Britain’s
Book Synopsis'A delightful book ... the perfect companion as you wait for the 8.10 from Hove' Observer After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction. But some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers. Andrew Martin meets these volunteer enthusiasts, finding out just what it is about preserved railways that makes people so devoted. From the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine to John Betjeman's battle against encroaching modernity, Steam Trains Today will take you on a heart-warming journey across Britain from Aviemore to Epping.Trade ReviewPraise for Andrew Martin: 'Compelling ... full of history and railway nuggets -- Michael Binyon * Sunday Times *Informative and witty * Cumbria Life *You do not have to be a trainspotter to enjoy this book. It is social history, a kind of epitaph to a way of travel that seems to be lost, at least in Europe -- Christian Wolmar * Spectator *A delightful book ... This book is the perfect companion as you wait for the 8.10 from Hove -- Nigel Jones * Observer *Martin is entertaining company, alive to the history of his route ... leaves you with renewed confidence that trains can still be the most civilised way to travel * Financial Times *
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Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale How to Train Your Dog
Book SynopsisEverything you need to know to tackle your dog?s behavioral issues and understand how your dog thinks, from the trainer behind social media sensation Southend Dog TrainingDo you wish you could get your dog to behave better? Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this indispensable book, he helps you build a better connection with your dog at any age and solve any behavioral issues with simple, proven training techniques. He won?t just tell you what to do to get your dog to listen to your commands; he will also help you to understand how your dog thinks and why they might be struggling with certain things. How to Train Your Dog will help you and your dog with? Leash training, recall, and reactivity when you?re both out and about? Jumping, excessive barking, and reactions to the TV or doorbell? Dos and don?ts for households with children and/or multiple dogs? Chewing, biting, and destructive behavior Whether your dog is old or young, from a breeder or is a rescue, and has big or small issues, Adam?s inimitable straight-talking approach will get you to a better place with your best friend.
£15.30
Georgetown University Press Al-Kitaab Part One with Website HC (Lingco): A
Book SynopsisAl-Kitaab Part One, Third Edition with Website is the second book in the bestselling Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program. Part One uses an integrated approach to develop skills in formal and colloquial Arabic, including reading, listening, speaking, writing, and cultural knowledge. This comprehensive program is designed for students in the early stages of learning Arabic. The accompanying companion website-included with the book-offers fully integrated exercises to use alongside the text. FEATURES * Three varieties of Arabic-Egyptian, Levantine, and formal Arabic-presented using color-coded words and phrases * Over 400 vocabulary words in three forms of Arabic, side by side * Grammar explanations and activation drills, including discussions about colloquial and formal similarities and differences * Authentic texts that develop reading comprehension skills * Video dialogues and stories from everyday life in Egyptian, formal Arabic, and Levantine to reinforce vocabulary in culturally rich contexts, available on the Publisher's website * Presents the story of Maha and Khalid in formal Arabic and Egyptian, and Nasreen and Tariq in Levantine * Arabic-English and English-Arabic glossaries, reference charts, and a grammar index For Instructors: Separate print Teacher's Editions of the Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program are no longer available. Instead, instructors should submit exam and desk copy requests using ISBN 978-1-64712-187-7. Instructors may request an answer key, which contains the answers to exercises found in the textbook, separately.Trade ReviewThere is much to like here. * Al-'Arabiyya, Volume 48 * A practical textbook well suited for Arabic teaching and learning. * MELA Notepad *
£999.99
Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1 The Elephant Man
Book SynopsisWord count 5,400 Bestseller
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Save the Cat Press Save the Cat Strikes Back
Book SynopsisInspired by questions from workshops, lectures, and emails, Blake Snyder provides new tips and techniques to help screenwriters create stories that resonate.
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Max Hueber Verlag MENSCHEN A2 KURSBUCH. ALUMNO
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Haynes Manuals Inc Chrysler 300 & Dodge Charger, Magnum & Challenger
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Tuttle Publishing Easy Thai
Book SynopsisThis invaluable guide introduces all the basics of the language, as well as vocabulary and tips for typical daily conversation. All dialogues are highly practical, authentic and illustrated with manga for easy memorisation.
£11.69
OUP Oxford English File Advanced Students Book with Online Practice
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£43.85
Georgetown University Press Alif Baa with Website PB (Lingco): Introduction
Book SynopsisAlif Baa is the first volume of the best-selling Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program, now in its third edition. In this edition of Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds with Website, English-speaking students will use the integrated method of learning colloquial and formal (spoken and written) Arabic together. Alif Baa provides learners with all the material necessary to learn the sounds of Arabic, write its letters, and begin speaking Arabic.The accompanying companion website–included with the book–offers fully integrated exercises to use alongside the text. FEATURES •Four-color design throughout the book with over 100 illustrations and photographs •Gives learners and instructors color-coded options for the variety of language they wish to learn in speaking: Egyptian, Levantine, or formal Arabic (MSA) •Introduces over 200 basic vocabulary words in all three forms of spoken and written Arabic side by side, including expressions for polite social interaction, and activates them in interactive homework exercises and classroom groupwork •Includes video dialogues in Egyptian and Levantine, filmed in Cairo and Damascus, streaming on the Publisher's website •Includes video footage of an Arabic calligrapher, capsules on Arabic culture, and images of street signs from Morocco, Egypt, and Lebanon, streaming on the Publisher's website •Includes English-Arabic and Arabic-English glossaries Alif Baa provides the essential first 20-25 contact (classroom) hours of the Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program, accompanied by 40-50 homework hours. Students who complete Alif Baa should reach a novice-intermediate to novice-high level of proficiency. For Instructors: Separate print Teacher's Editions of the Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program are no longer available. Instead, instructors should submit exam and desk copy requests using ISBN 978-1-64712-181-5. Instructors may request an answer key, which contains the answers to exercises found in the textbook, separately.Trade ReviewAlong with teaching the alphabet, this book prompts the students to start producing the language at the novice level, also from the first chapter. -- Camelia Suleiman * Al-‘Arabiyya Journal *Table of Contentscoming soon
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