Dictionaries, Reference & Language Books

Book SynopsisComplete First 3rd edition is the most thorough preparation for B2 First. This course allows you to maximise students'' performance with the Complete approach to language development and exam training. It creates a stimulating learning environment with eye-catching images, easy-to-navigate units and fun topics. Students are able to build confidence through our unique understanding of the exam and insights from previous candidate performance, and the Complete exam journey for successful and stress-free outcomes. Access the Cambridge One Digital Pack, optimised for a range of devices, for your bank of learning resources, accompanying Audio and eBook. Flexible activities include Practice Extra, and Test&Train to build strategies and skills for exam success.

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Book SynopsisA selection of source readings on history, society, politics, education, philosophy, and religion in the Land of the Rising Sun. This work includes: readings on early and medieval Shinto and on the tea ceremony, readings on state Buddhism and Chinese political thought influential in Japan, and sections on women's education.Trade ReviewThe long awaited second edition, with new contributions reflecting who's who in the field, adds new readings and revisions for a more balanced perspecitve... Sources lives again as a useful introduction that "lets the Japanese speak for themselves." Religious Studies Review I am a fan of Volume One of Sources of Japanese Tradition... The daunting task of revisiting such a classic was skillfully handled by the editors. Japanese Journal of Religious StudiesTable of ContentsPart 1: Early Japan 1. The Earliest Records of Japan 2. Early Shinto 3. Prince Shotoku and His Constitution 4. Chinese Thought and Institutions in Early Japan 5. Nara Buddhism Part 2: Mahayana Universalism and the Sense of Hierarchy 6. Saicho and Mt. Hiei (Ryusaku Tsunoda and Paul Groner) 7. Kukai and Esoteric Buddhism 8. The Spread of Esoteric Buddhism 9. The Vocabulary of Japanese Aesthetics I 10. Amida, the Pure Land, and the Response of the Old Buddhism to the New 11. New Voices of History (Paul Varley) 12. The Way of the Warrior (Paul Varley) 13. Nichiren: The Sun and the Lotus (Philip Yampolsky) 14. Zen Buddhism (William Bodiford) 15. Shinto in Medieval Japan 16. The Vocabulary of Japanese Aesthetics II 17. Women's Education 18. Law and Precepts for the Warrior Houses (Paul Varley) 19. The Regime of the Unifiers (Jurgis S. A. Elisonas)

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Book SynopsisBarron's Spanish Now, Level One is a trusted resource to help you gain confidence and fluency in Spanish!

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Book SynopsisStudio 3 is split into parallel differentiated Pupil Books. The Vert Pupil Book supports with practice and consolidation through a wider variety of activity types.

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Book SynopsisA guide to some of the world''s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony BourdainAnthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzania''s utter beauty and the stunning desert solitude of Oman''s Empty Quarter''and many places beyond.InWorld Travel, a life of experience is collected into an entertaining, practical, fun and frank travel guide that gives readers an introduction to some of his favorite places''in his own words. Featuring essential advice on how to get there, what to eat, where to stay and, in some cases, what to avoid,World Travelprovides essential context that will help readers further appreciate the reasons why Bourdain found a place enchanting and memorable.Supplementing Bourdain''s words are a handful of essays by friends, colleagues, and family that tell even deeper stories about a place, including sardonic accounts of traveling with Bourdain by his brother, Christopher; a guide to Chicago''s best cheap eats by legendary music producer Steve Albini, and more. Additionally, each chapter includes illustrations byWesley Allsbrook.For veteran travelers, armchair enthusiasts, and those in between,World Traveloffers a chance to experience the world like Anthony Bourdain.

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more.The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2024 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2023 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly.Features include: Special Feature: Election 2024: A new feature covers all voters need to know going into the 2024 presidential election season, including primary and caucus dates, candidate profiles, campaign finance numbers, and more. 2023—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2023, from wildfires and earthquakes to Israel, Ukraine, and the U.S. Congress. 2023—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup, 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, and 2023 World Series. 2023—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2023, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2023—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2023, including a Swiftie-created friendship bracelet and the House Speaker's gavel. The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. Other Highlights: Stats and graphics across dozens of chapters show how the pandemic continues to affect the economy, work, family life, education, and culture. Plus more new data to help understand the world, including housing costs, public schools and test scores, streaming TV and movie ratings, and much more.

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Book SynopsisSupercharge your will to succeed with the upbeat quotations and ambitious affirmations in this pocket-sized dose of dogged determination The universe has an awesome habit of rewarding those who work hard and never give up. And there’s nothing like a few words of encouragement to help you stay focused while you’re on the road to success. This little book is bursting with supportive quotes and fresh perspectives to fuel your journey and strengthen your resolve. From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to brilliant insights from modern superstars, these are words to encourage, motivate and inspire. As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of empowering affirmations and daily reminders such as: Choose success every day Be your own greatest cheerleader You can achieve anything you put your mind to Obstacles are the stepping stones of your journey to success You are so much stronger than you think Push forward, persevere and be patient

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Book SynopsisSleep has hardly changed since Paleolithic humans snoozed soundly in their caves. While sabre-toothed tigers were their biggest night-time worry, today it's stress and social media that keep us awake, but the solutions are the same, and sleep therapist Dr Merijn van de Laar offers understanding and advice to have you sleeping better within weeks. How to get a better night's sleep in 3 weeks: Don't believe everything you read or hear about sleepLet go of the 8-hour ruleUse the simple sleep diary in the back of this book to record your sleep pattern over 3 weeksDiscover your personal sleep needsExamine your attitude towards lying awake at nightShorter total bed times might be betterFocus on the reason for lying awake rather than on the reason for not sleepingReduce stressKeep regular bedtimesFollow the rules of natureRespect your personal circadian rhythmDon't tempt the night-time ghosts Human sleep as we know it today evolved hundreds of thousands years ago, to suit a huntergatherer lifestyle. It's not always compatible with our modern lives, but remains an essential function, vital for our health, well-being and daytime functioning. In this groundbreaking new book, Dr Merijn van de Laar investigates the origins of sleep based on archaeological findings and anthropological studies in contemporary hunter-gatherers, looking at the major discrepancies between our primordial bodily needs and our current sleep-inhibiting behaviour. Cave dwellers lived in balance with the forces of nature. They had adapted perfectly to environmental influences such as light, temperature and seasonal variations. The way they ate and moved during the day must have had a positive effect on sleep quality. We need to look to their example, and adjust our eating, exercise, light, temperature and, last but not least: our expectations towards sleep. By taking on board the ancient wisdom of our ancestors, we will improve the quality of our sleep, the way our bodies were designed to do it.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing a wide range of engaging activities with a wealth of illustrations, this practice book provides lively and enjoyable exercises using reading and writing skills and some conversation for intermediate students of Arabic. The carefully graded activities will reinforce vocabulary and concepts in a variety of ways and so increase confidence and understanding. It is the perfect companion to Mastering Arabic 2 or any other post-beginner's courses. The book teaches the universally understood Modern Standard Arabic. A website accompanies the Mastering Arabic series with additional material linked to this book plus a wide range of extra activities.This book is aimed at learners who have completed a beginner's course and are now working through or have completed a post-beginner's course, offering extra practice material.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Myself and Others 2. House and Home 3. Work and Ambition 4. Sport and Leisure 5. Travel and Tourism 6. Food and Cooking 7. Review 8. Clothes and Colours 9. Education and Training 10. News and Media 11. Climate and the Environment 12. Health and Happiness 13. Arts and Cinema 14. Review Answers to Activities.

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Yule presents information in bite-sized sections, clearly explaining the major concepts in linguistics and all the key elements of language. This eighth edition has been revised and updated throughout, with major changes in the chapters on Origins, Phonetics, Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis, First and Second Language Acquisition and Culture. There are forty new study questions and over sixty new and updated additions to the Further Readings. To increase student engagement and to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the book includes over twenty new tasks. The online resources have been expanded to include test banks, an instructor manual, and a substantial Study Guide. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language.Trade Review'The Study of Language is a very engaging, easy-to-read book that appeals to both native and non-native speakers of English. It is great for both self-study and classroom use. It covers quite a range of sub-fields of linguistics and each chapter offers a unique opportunity to put the linguistic knowledge into practice with well-crafted study questions, as well as tasks and discussion projects.' Emrah Görgülü, İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim University'I searched many years for a text to support my students - mostly K-12 teachers - in understanding and appreciating the intricacies of language; when I found Yule's book, my search was finally over. The book walks novices through the structure and function of language with a series of fascinating and engaging examples. With its clear organization, well-written explanations, and fun reinforcing exercises, the Yule text provides an entry point for all readers.' Deborah Palmer, University of Colorado Boulder'George Yule's The Study of Language has long been the standard introductory textbook to linguistics. The book provides a thorough but accessible presentation for beginners of a wide range of language-related topics, from traditional areas such as sound patterns and word formation to constantly evolving psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics. This new updated edition confirms its reputation as the ultimate introduction to the greatest puzzle of the human mind: what is language?' Ruggiero Pergola, University of Bari Aldo Moro'I have used The Study of Language for thirteen years as a course book for students new to linguistics. It covers most fields comprehensively, but in an interesting and easily assimilated way. The eighth edition includes new content, but there have been notable improvements in the structure. Yule's book remains my firm favorite as an introductory text.' Stuart Foster, Halmstad University'I first began to utilize Yule's book The Study of Language in 1992, finding the text to be straightforward and comprehensive as an exploration of general linguistics for pre-service bilingual and ESL teacher education candidates. With each subsequent edition, Yule has maintained his direct and scholarly, yet uncomplicated, manner of writing, consistently instructing students in developing insights about language and languages. His use of multiple languages to illustrate significant concepts about linguistics for students validates languages in a global sense, providing each language with requisite status. Yule's text is thorough but concise, thereby enabling students to steadily build knowledge that is essential for the effective and equitable teaching of students whose first language is not English.' Melinda Cowart, Texas Woman's University'I was first introduced to 'Yule's The Study of Language' as a graduate student shifting disciplines from literature to linguistics and, since then, like a Traveler's Guide, Yule's has become my best guide to linguistics. As a transnational scholar, teacher and, more recently, a mother raising a heritage speaker, the eighth edition with its new addition of heritage languages offers an excellent and all-inclusive guide to diverse and extremely pressing language matters.' Reda Mohammed, Ph.D. candidate, Linguistics & TESOL, Illinois State UniversityTable of Contents1. The Origins of Language; 2. Animals and Human Language; 3. The Sounds of Language; 4. The Sound Patterns of Language; 5. Word Formation; 6. Morphology; 7. Grammar; 8. Syntax; 9. Semantics; 10. Pragmatics; 11. Discourse Analysis; 12. Language and the Brain; 13. First Language Acquisition; 14. Second Language Acquisition; 15. Gestures and Sign Languages; 16. Written Language; 17. Language History and Change; 18. Regional Variation in Language; 19. Social Variation in Language; 20. Language and Culture.

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Book SynopsisAt intermediate level, students want to build their vocabulary quickly. The Oxford Wordpower Dictionary gives them the tools they need to succeed. It identifies the 3,000 most important words to know in English (the Oxford 3000). These words are used as the defining vocabulary for the 45,000 words, phrases and meanings, so that explanations are easy to understand. The 250+ illustrations make it easier to understand difficult or confusing words, and build vocabulary. 16-page Wordpower Writing Tutor shows students how to plan an essay, article, review, letter and email. 48 Study Pages include a grammar guide and other reference material, as well as help with pronunciation, punctuation and vocabulary-learning. This edition includes more than 500 new words, for example, hand-held, microblogging and phone hacking. Topic Notes provide information and related vocabulary on social networking, blogs, podcasts, etc. 30 Exam Tips give practical help on such aspects as exam format

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Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:FXDB 91-92; FXDC 92; FXDL 93-98; FXDWG 93-98; FXD 95-98; FXDS-CONV 95-98; Covers 81.6 cu in (1340cc) engines

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS1Subject: EnglishLearn the easy way with this comprehension activity book!Including helpful questions and answers, this English book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.Combining useful English practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Comprehension practice book helps to boost your child's confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.Included in this book:questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at schoolcolourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips and answers so that you can support your child's learning

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Book SynopsisIn a series of 54 full-colour maps covering 3,000 years and spanning the whole of Europe, this book comprehensively charts the dramatic history of the Celts from their origins in the Bronze Age to their present-day diaspora. It deals with the Continental Celts, the Atlantic Celts and the modern Celts and their state of culture.Trade Review'A brilliantly balanced and entirely up-to-date picture of the Celts through time … an incomparable source, an essential companion for everyone setting out to discover the Celts' - Professor Barry CunliffeTable of ContentsThe Continental Celts • The Atlantic Celts • The Modern Celts •

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Book SynopsisIf you thought the point of war was to win, this book will make you think again. David Keen questions the model of war as a contest between two sides aiming at political and military victory, and he also rejects the contrasting view that war represents a collapse into anarchy, mindless violence and ethnic hatred.Trade Review"A much more sophisticated contribution than most ... a valuable contribution to the ever-growing literature on conflict and violence." Times Literary Supplement "Complex emergencies aims to analyse the various abusive systems of government that have created the world's recent humanitarian disasters. It is an important and challenging book and, being well edited and thoroughly researched, it achieves its stated aim." International Affairs "A lucid and highly accessible volume and an essential text for anyone wishing to understand the multifaceted interaction between conflict and its benefactors." Journal of Peace Research "The great value of this book is that it enables understanding of the causes of complex emergencies. It provides powerful, detailed analysis of many specific instances from across the globe." Third Way "Combining critical theorizing and detailed knowledge of conflict zones around the world, Keen challenges a mountain of received wisdoms, urban myths, and simplified understandings regarding collective violence, aid, reconstruction, and peace-building." Making Sense of Darfur "Recommended for scholars of international relations and development studies. It provides an important contribution to the literature by synthesizing existing research about the dilemmas of trying to intervene in complex emergencies that initially may seem irrational to outside observers but ultimately make sense from the perspective of the different interests involved." Journal of Refugee Studies "Complex Emergencies is the indispensable text on the topic of internal war and its humanitarian implications. It analyses how conflict functions systemically and the role of psychological factors in extreme violence. Moreover, despite dealing with such a difficult subject, this book is also a delight to read." Alex de Waal, Global Equity Initiative, Harvard University "In providing a powerful corrective to the urge to dismiss African wars or terrorism as mindless violence, this book represents David Keen at his incisive best. In this comprehensive and challenging review of complex emergencies, Keen brilliantly shows how factors often dismissed as irrational or unforeseen actually function to constitute the predicament in question. For anyone seriously concerned with what is happening in the world’s disaster zones - whether student, policy-maker or general public - you will not find a better or more illuminating guide." Mark Duffield, University of BristolTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 WarChapter 2 ‘Greed’: Economic AgendasChapter 3 Combatants and their GrievancesChapter 4 Defining the EnemyChapter 5 FamineChapter 6 AidChapter 7 InformationChapter 8 PeaceChapter 9 ConclusionBibliography

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Book SynopsisThis is the first full-scale reference grammar of Classical Greek in English in a century. The first work of its kind to reflect significant advances in linguistics made in recent decades, it provides students, teachers and academics with a comprehensive yet user-friendly treatment. The chapters on phonology and morphology make full use of insights from comparative and historical linguistics to elucidate complex systems of roots, stems and endings. The syntax offers linguistically up-to-date descriptions of such topics as case usage, tense and aspect, voice, subordinate clauses, infinitives and participles. An innovative section on textual coherence treats particles and word order and discusses several sample passages in detail, demonstrating new ways of approaching Greek texts. Throughout the book numerous original examples are provided, all with translations and often with clarifying notes. Clearly laid-out tables, helpful cross-references and full indexes make this essential resourcTable of ContentsPreface; Abbreviations, symbols, editions; On terminology; Part I. Phonology and Morphology: 1. The signs and sounds of Classical Greek; 2. Introduction to nominal forms; 3. The article; 4. Nouns; 5. Adjectives and participles; 6. Adverbs; 7. Pronouns; 8. Correlative pronouns and adverbs; 9. Numerals; 10. The dual: nominal forms; 11. Introduction to verb forms; 12. The present; 13. The aorist: active and middle; 14. The aorist: passive; 15. The future: active and middle; 16. The future: passive; 17. The perfect (and future perfect): introduction; 18. The perfect: active; 19. The perfect: middle-passive; 20. The future perfect; 21. The dual: verb forms; 22. Principal parts; 23. Word formation; 24. Accentuation; 25. Ionic and other dialects; Part II. Syntax: 26. Introduction to simple sentences; 27. Agreement; 28. The article; 29. Pronouns and quantifiers; 30. Cases; 31. Prepositions; 32. Comparison; 33. The verb: tense and aspect; 34. The verb: mood; 35. The verb: voice; 36. Impersonal constructions; 37. Verbal adjectives; 38. Questions, directives, wishes, exclamations; 39. Introduction to complex sentences; 40. Introduction to finite subordinate clauses; 41. Indirect statements; 42. Indirect questions and indirect exclamations; 43. Fear clauses; 44. Effort clauses; 45. Purpose clauses; 46. Result clauses; 47. Temporal clauses; 48. Causal clauses; 49. Conditional clauses; 50. Relative clauses; 51. The infinitive; 52. The participle; 53. Overview of subordinate constructions; 54. Overview of moods; 55. Overview of the uses of ἄν; 56. Overview of negatives; 57. Overview of the uses of ὡς; Part III. Textual Coherence: 58. Introduction; 59. Particles; 60. Word order; 61. Four sample passages; Bibliography; Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThe most detailed and accurate book on tracking animals in the UKTrade Review"If you want a reference book for when you are out in the field and see tracks/signs you can’t identify, or are simply fascinated by the subject matter, then look no further.""By FAR the best tracking book in my library."THE book for British trackers."

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Book SynopsisWhy does one smoker die of lung cancer but another live to 100? The answer is 'The Hidden Half' - those random, unknowable variables that mess up our attempts to comprehend the world.We humans are very clever creatures - but we're idiots about how clever we really are. In this entertaining and ingenious book, Blastland reveals how in our quest to make the world more understandable, we lose sight of how unexplainable it often is. The result - from GDP figures to medicine - is that experts know a lot less than they think. Filled with compelling stories from economics, genetics, business, and science, The Hidden Half is a warning that an explanation which works in one arena may not work in another. Entertaining and provocative, it will change how you view the world.Trade ReviewHighly original and challenging... Once you have read this book, you can't unread it. * Daniel Finkelstein, The Times *Fascinating and provocative. Blastland is one of the most original thinkers around. * Tim Harford - Financial Times columnist and author of The Undercover Economist *Elegantly written and mind-expanding, The Hidden Half will enthrall you with its storytelling while educating you with its scientific depth. * Daniel H. Pink - bestselling author of Drive *Brilliant. Blastland provides an explanation of the need for humility in the face of the inevitable limits to knowledge and our all-too-human temptation to tell stories about the world that go far beyond what the evidence will support. * Diane Coyle - Bennett Professor of Public Policy, Cambridge University *Fascinating... As John Wooden said, it's what you learn after you know it all that counts. * Andrew Gelman - author of Rich State Poor State Red State Blue State *Excellent. Blastland makes a compelling case that God is fond of playing dice with the cosmos-and the list of unpredictable things keeps growing, not shrinking. * Phillip Tetlock - bestselling author of Superforecasting *Beautifully written and often very funny. Anyone making decision that matter should enjoy this book and profit from its lessons. * Dame Frances Cairncross - Chair, Executive Committee of the Institute for Fiscal Studies *Thought-provoking. * UnHerd *Table of Contents0: Prologue 1: Bill is not Ben 2: I am not constant 3: Here is not there, now is not then 4: One path is not enough 5: The principle isn't practical 6: Big is not small 7: Big is not clear 8: The ignorant chicken 9: What to do 10: Postscript

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Swahili 7 Chapter 1: The Swahili You Already Know 9 Chapter 2: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 19 Chapter 3: Navigating Nouns and Pronouns in Swahili 35 Chapter 4: Adding Action to Your Words: Verbs 57 Chapter 5: Getting Your Numbers and Dates Right 81 Part 2: Swahili in Action 111 Chapter 6: Making Small Talk 113 Chapter 7: Finding Your Way 131 Chapter 8: Eating in and Dining Out 145 Chapter 9: Using Technology to Keep in Touch. 157 Chapter 10: Shopping Made Easy 173 Chapter 11: Dressing Your Best 187 Chapter 12: Swahili at Work 199 Part 3: Swahili on the Go 213 Chapter 13: Planning a Safari 215 Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, Buses, and More 229 Chapter 15: Arranging Accommodations 243 Chapter 16: Taking Care of Your Health 261 Part 4: The Part of Tens 275 Chapter 17: Ten Common Swahili Proverbs and Their Meanings 277 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up Swahili Quickly 283 Chapter 19: Ten Words You Should Never Say in Swahili 287 Part 5: Appendixes 291 Appendix A: Swahili Noun Classes 293 Appendix B: Swahili Verbs 297 Appendix C: Swahili-English Mini-Dictionary 311 Appendix D: Answer Key 329 Index 335

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Book SynopsisFast, focused exam preparation - a 50-to-60-hour course for the A2 Key for Schools exam. Intensive revision and practice to quickly maximise performance. The Workbook without answers provides further practice of language and vocabulary introduced in the Student''s Book with a, additional six-page section consolidating and extending student''s vocabulary knowledge. The downloadable Audio contains extra listening material for practice at home, including exam-style tasks.

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Book SynopsisReading Explorer, a six-level reading series, prepares learners for academic success with highly visual, motivating National Geographic content that features real people, places, and stories.

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Book SynopsisThis highly readable personal 'conversation' with Scripture guides you through each book, helping you reap the rich, life-changing applications on every page.

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Book SynopsisHistory through material culture is a unique, step-by-step guide for students and researchers who wish to use objects as historical sources.Responding to the significant, scholarly interest in historical material culture studies, this book makes clear how students and researchers ready to use these rich material sources can make important, valuable and original contributions to history.Written by two experienced museum practitioners and historians, the book recognises the theoretical and practical challenges of this approach and offers clear advice on methods to get the best out of material culture research. With a focus on the early modern and modern periods, this volume draws on examples from across the world and demonstrates how to use material culture to answer a range of enquiries, including social, economic, gender, cultural and global history.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Approaches to the material world 2 Planning a research project 3 Developing a methodology 4 Locating sources: understanding museum collections and other repositories 5 Analysing sources 6 Writing up findings Afterword Index

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Book SynopsisFor Tagalog learners, this workbook is the perfect aid for achieving proficiency. This helpful companion to the Elementary Tagalog textbook will assist you in practicing and polishing your skills so you can achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Tagalog. Each lesson supplements the corresponding lesson in the textbook

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Book SynopsisExpertly structured Student Book for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Spanish (higher tier). Designed to help learners use language independently and to the best of their ability, with fresh and engaging content from the target language culture.

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Book SynopsisAward-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities.Trade Review'What distinguishes the series from all the others is the zest and freshness of the text. Where the emphasis in other series is on plain and straightforward language, Cambridge English Reading texts typically use very modern expressions and the dialogue is faster moving. This has an impact on the quality of the audio cassettes, which make for very enjoyable listening.' David R. Hill, Survey Review: Readers, ELT Journal'It was only a matter of time before a major ELT publisher set out to challenge the market dominance of Penguin Classics in the area of readers … CUP have hit back admirably. With something for everyone in your classes, this series is well worth investing in. In fact, it's going to be a difficult act to follow by other publishers.' IATEFL Issues'The series breaks new ground in two respects. The first is the light and informal style of writing. It is notoriously difficult to write fluent prose using restricted lexis and syntax. Part of the secret is to use word and grammar lists flexibly; but it requires flair and a good ear to produce prose and dialogue that read so well and give such a genuine flavour of modern idiom.' English Teaching Professional'These were a very good read: exciting fast-moving stories at all levels, and a good mixture of subjects. Most touched on up-to-date themes, such as corruption, refugees, psychology, hunger, feminism, or ecology without being prosy, or moralising.' BaNina Vivanco, SATEFL Newsletter Vol 19 No 3'This is a well presented, authentic looking series of readers that students should enjoy. They are graded into five levels, and the accompanying cassette will be useful, especially for pronunciation – audio versions are very popular with students.' Josephine Caruana, Network News, Issue 34Table of Contents1. The client; 2. Jewelry; 3. Doubts; 4. Grand Central; 5. Fact-finding; 6. Evidence; 7. Ed Winchester; 8. Tommy Lam; 9. Line-up; 10. General Post Office; 11. A call from Oldenberg; 12. An appointment with Lam; 13. The deal; 14. Christmas Day; 15. Presents.

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning.A unique guide to communicating in Italian. It will help you to find out more about Italian culture and to practise your spoken Italian with a free downloadable audio file.An ideal tool for learners of Italian at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The One-stop phrase shop unit gives you all the everyday expressions and language structures you need to speak in natural Italian. Finally, the short grammar and verb supplement and the glossary give you further help and ensure that you have everything you need at your fingertips, and the free audio download helps you to communicate with confidence.Easy to use: all the phrases you need in order to communicate effectively in natTrade Reviewvery helpful book!In January I purchased "Collins Easy Learning Italian Conversation" as my husband and I had a trip to Italy planned for April. We have just returned from our travels, and I wish to let you know that what I learned from this book was very helpful. The subjects covered in the lessons were useful and practical, (greetings, transportation and getting around, meals, shopping, health concerns, various problem situations etc). Also, the information pertaining to grammar provided a good foundation for understanding "the workings" of the language and allowed me to communicate more effectively than if I had simply been reciting key tourist phrases. From studying your book, I was very pleased with how much I was able to speak and understand spoken Italian, and with what I was able to read as well. I will add that I speak French, so having this background was very helpful for learning Italian.I also found the "Lifestyle Tips" at the end of each chapter to be very relevant and informative. On a number of occasions we came across lifestyle/cultural practices which were exactly as had been described in the book, and it was great to have been familiarized with them beforehand. Thank-you for putting together a most useful, current and easy to use basic guide to Italian. "Collins Easy Learning Italian Conversation" was definitely an asset during our visit to Italy. Willow Edwards

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Book SynopsisFlash cards are one of the quintessential keys to successful language learning, and Chinese Flash Cards Kit Volume 3 contains all the necessary ingredients you need to read and write Chinese.Many Chinese language students understand that there are three secrets to committing these Chinese characters, or Hanzi, to memory: start with the basic characters first, then study the others in the correct order, and use constant repetition to reinforce them until they stick in your long-term memory. No other study tool is better equipped to handle this task other than flash cards, making this kit an ideal resource for practicing Chinese. These handy flash cards present the characters in the correct order, and the cards have a full range of features to help you master the 448 Upper Intermediate level characters, along with their associated 2,240+ words and sentences. All characters needed for the HSK Upper Intermediate Level exam are covered. The HSK is China''s standard tes

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