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Difusion Centro de Publicacion y Publicaciones de Idiomas, S.L. Defi Livre de leleve CD 4 B2
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Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. Preparacion DELE: Claves - B1 (New edition)
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Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. Tema a tema Curso de conversacion
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Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. Tema a tema Curso de conversacion Asi se habla
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Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. Experiencias Internacional
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Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. Preparacion DELE: Libro + audio descargable - B1
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Edelsa Grupo Didascalia DELE escolar A2B1
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Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. DELE escolar A1 Lsungsschlssel zum bungsbuch Mit
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Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. Preparacion al Dele A2 d2020 Livre
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Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. Preparacion al SIELE Libro A1C1 audio
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Edelsa Grupo Didascalia, S.A. Hablar por los codos - Edicion ampliada (2016) (A
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Editorial Edinumen Frecuencias A1: Student Book: Includes free coded
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Editorial Edinumen Frecuencias A2 : Part 2 : A2.2 Exercises Book: Second Part of Frecuencias A2 course with coded access to the ELETeca
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Darakwon Inc. 2000 Essential Korean Words for Beginners:
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The American University in Cairo Press Arabi Liblib: Egyptian Coloquial Arabic for the
Book SynopsisWhile most courses in Egyptian Arabic teach the essentials of syntax, morphology, and vocabulary, this first in a series of three books takes the student a step beyond and focuses on colorful expressions used by native speakers. The learner will advance from knowing how to form a good sentence to being able to express his or her thoughts about the ups and downs of daily life using culturally appropriate phrases. This first volume, Adjectives and Descriptions, focuses on the many expressions used to describe people, their characteristics, their behaviors, and their attitudes. Each entry is given fully voweled followed by its feminine form and plural, and definitions (including connotation) and explanations are given in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic. Organized as a reference work, the book can also be used as a textbook, as it contains a large number of exercises. Volume 2, forthcoming, will focus on proverbs and Volume 3, forthcoming, on idiomatic expressions.Trade Review“If you plan to master colloquial Arabic or really understand slang in the Middle East, you should get this series.”—Donovan Nagel, The Mezzofanti Guild
£999.99
Talisman Publishing What Not to Write: A Guide to the Dos and Don'ts
Book SynopsisThis is a pocket-sized, information-packed and entertaining guide that has been compiled on the basis of long experience in helping people produce documents written in good English, with the underlying message that simple English is the best English. "What not to Write" deals with all those awkward issues - acronyms, ambiguity, American-English, bureaucratese, business English, captions, cliches, grammar, hyphens, jargon, punctuation, quotations, sexist writing, spelling, writing letters and much, much more. Writing English should be a pleasure and although there are rules and conventions, as this book shows, they should be used as a foundation on which to build the confidence to explore the richness and versatility of the language and to put the message across, clearly and simply, in a way that will capture the reader's attention. This handy reference book will be a vital tool for anyone working with the written word, particularly those who write client/company reports, theses, professional papers - students and professionals alike will benefit from having a copy to hand.
£10.41
Kodansha Europe Head Office Talk to Me in Korean Workbook Level 5
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£21.76
Draft2digital English Tests for Military and Police Academies
£19.47
Independently Published CELPIP Vocabulary Practice Levels 46
£12.39
The University of Chicago Press Spanish Pronunciation in the Americas
Book SynopsisThis book represents the culmination of a lifetime of research in the spoken Spanish dialects of the Americas by one of the foremost experts in this field. Based on more than sixty years of residence, travel, research, and teaching among Spanish-speaking people, Canfield's study of the phonological phenomena that have created dialects of Spanish in the Americas makes use of historical treatises, contemporary accounts, and the author's own observations. Bibliographies for each area and a main bibliography of some three hundred pertinent books and articles make this book valuable both as a text and as a reference work.
£19.00
The University of Chicago Press Martial
Book SynopsisIn this age of the sound bite, what sort of author could be more relevant than a master of the epigram? Martial, the most influential epigrammatist of classical antiquity, was just such a virtuoso of the form, but despite his pertinence to today's culture, his work has been largely neglected in contemporary scholarship. Arguing that Martial is a major author who deserves more sustained attention, William Fitzgerald provides an insightful tour of his works, shedding new and much-needed light on the Roman poet's worldand how it might speak to our own. Writing in the late first century CEwhen the epigram was firmly embedded in the social life of the Roman eliteMartial published his poems in a series of books that were widely read and enjoyed. Exploring what it means to read such a collection of epigrams, Fitzgerald examines the paradoxical relationship between the self-enclosed epigram and the book of poems that is more than the sum of its parts. And he goes on to show how Martial, by iTrade Review"Despite the wealth of intriguingly enigmatic material to ponder in Martial's corpus, until quite recently it has been the subject of only a modest amount of critical work. This volume is a welcome addition to the literature. Fitzgerald and the University of Chicago Press are to be congratulated for this title, which is now the standard English-language general introduction to Rome's imperial epigrammatist par excellence. Beautifully produced and edited, and including a valuable guide (in the works cited) to scholarship in the field . . . the book is a joy to read. . . . Essential." * Choice *"Far from being a poet of mere 'inscriptions' or epigrams, Fitzgerald persuasively points to the ways in which present-day readers can discover a world in [Martial's] verse." -- Sean Nalty * Virginia Quarterly Review *"[Fitzgerald] gives us what Martial may have meant, or intended in the Rome in which he lived. This book is well worth the time to read to a wide range of readers." -- Bruce Swann * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *"[Fitzgerald's] monograph is unique for the way in which it balances close readings of individual poems with larger analyses of Martial's semiotics of structure and for its ability to see the interweaving of the poems and their 'world' as a dynamic two-way process that brings together historical, socio-political, and cultural questions. . . . The social and historical reality of the city is convincingly presented as an analogue to the poetry." -- Ilaria Marchesi * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *“A polished piece of confident literary criticism in the best and broadest sense of the term, this book will significantly impact the way people read Martial. Fitzgerald regularly takes the best ideas of his predecessors and pushes them still further, at the same time providing a much-needed synthesis of Martial scholarship. The writing is lucid and smart, and hardly a page goes by without a notable observation or insight.” -- Erik Gunderson, author of Declamation, Paternity, and Roman Identity: Authority “Fitzgerald’s immensely pleasurable book makes sense of Martial’s body of work in a way that no previous scholarship has done. Fitzgerald has found and explored aspects of the epigram that enable a rich and complex reading of these apparently off-the-cuff little poems. Not only are his readings highly suggestive, but he often manages to tie these insightful literary interpretations to the social, economic, and political phenomena of the day. In analyzing the poems he has selected, Fitzgerald ultimately provides us with a model of how to read other epigrams on our own.” -- Shadi Bartsch, author of The Mirror of the Self: Sexuality, Self-Knowledge, andTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments1 Martial and the World of the EpigramExcursus Epigram at Rome2 Strategies of the Spectacle3 What is a Book of Epigrams? (Martial's Book 1)4 Juxtaposition: The Attraction of Opposites5 The Society of the Book6 Banalization and Redemption: Martial's Catullus and Ovid; Burmeister's MartialConclusionNotesWorks CitedIndex
£31.00
Columbia University Press Classical Japanese Reader and Essential
Book SynopsisContains selected readings that address an array of grammatical concerns in Japanese. This book features approximately 2,500 key words, highlighting those used most frequently. It is suitable for students, scholars, and translators of classical Japanese.Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsMajor Historical PeriodsRomanizationGrammatical Terms and AbbreviationsPart I. Base Texts 1. An Account of a Ten-foot-square Hut2. The Tale of the Bamboo CutterPart II. Heian Period 3. The Tales of Ise4. The Pillow Book5. The Tale of Genji6. Sarashina Diary7. Collection of Tales of Times Now PastPart III. Kamakura Period 8. Hundred Poets, Hundred Poems9. Collection of Tales from Uji10. The Tales of the Heike11. Essays in IdlenessPart IV. Edo/Tokugawa Period 12. Japan's Eternal Storehouse13. Narrow Road to the Deep North14. Tales of Moonlight and Rain15. The Tale of Genji, a Small Jeweled CombPart V. Meiji Period 16. Encouragement of LearningPart VI. Nara Period 17. Collection of Ten Thousand LeavesEssential Dictionary
£46.75
Columbia University Press Chinese Script
Book SynopsisThomas O. Höllmann explains the development of the Chinese writing system and its importance in literature, religion, art, and other aspects of culture. Spanning epigraphs and oracle bones to writing and texting, Chinese Script is a wide-ranging introduction to the complexity and beauty of written text and calligraphy in the Chinese world.Trade ReviewA competent, comprehensive look at the historical development of the Chinese writing system and its manifestations in literature, calligraphy, religion, and other aspects of culture. -- Victor H. Mair, University of Pennsylvania A well-researched, detailed book that provides broad yet concise information on the Chinese writing system's historical background, as well as its linguistic and artistic aspects. -- Peter Yang, Case Western Reserve UniversityTable of ContentsPreface1. Inspiration and Drill2. The Script3. Ingenuity and Passion4. Book Printing and Its Consequences5. Import–Export6. CalligraphyAppendix 1. Notes on PronunciationAppendix 2. Timeline of Chinese DynastiesBibliographyIndex of Names
£999.99
Indiana University Press Rowinataworu Luhchi Yoroni Tunica Language
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The words of our ancestors live on and continue to resonate in our community. It is our Tunica language that binds us as a people. The Textbook is important to the reawakening of our language and our cultural survival."—John Barbry, Director of Development & Programming, Language & Culture Revitalization Program, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of LouisianaTable of ContentsForeword0. Tunica Basics1. Heni!2. Hil'itiki!3. Kanahku ya'iti?4. Wirakashi5. Taya Nahchu6. Taya waka7. Tayak'ahcha sa sahusinim'ama8. Yoluyana-ka Taya wan'ama9. Taka taritaworutohkushi10. Taka halani11. Eht'ira12. Enstayi13. Eheli14. Tetisinima15. Taya nahchu hatika16. Atehtaya17. Saku18. Ahkihtaku19. Nini sachihkuta!20. Yoluyana mash'itiki!A. Dialogue translationsB. Selected answer keyC. List of termsD. List of vocabularyE. Common phrasesF. Quick reference guide
£15.19
University of Washington Press Chung ta noi . . . Conversational Vietnamese
Book SynopsisStresses conversational skills
£54.00
University of Wisconsin Press Bosnian Croatian Serbian Audio Supplement
Book SynopsisThese are the first comprehensive learning materials after the breakup of the former Yugoslavia and the emergence of three component languages, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian. The textbook and the grammar can be used separately or together, while the audio materials are designed to supplement the textbook.
£32.89
University of Wisconsin Press Intensive Bulgarian 1 Audio Supplement To
Book SynopsisThis audio CD is designed to supplement Ronelle Alexander's Intensive Bulgarian, a two-volume textbook set that teaches students lively, modern colloquial Bulgarian, familiarizes them with Bulgarian cultural life, and thoroughly explains Bulgarian grammar.
£999.99
University of Wisconsin Press Intensive Bulgarian 2 Audio Supplement To
Book SynopsisThis audio CD is designed to supplement Ronelle Alexander's Intensive Bulgarian, a two-volume textbook set that teaches students lively, modern colloquial Bulgarian, familiarizes them with Bulgarian cultural life, and thoroughly explains Bulgarian grammar.
£32.34
Yale University Press Encounters
Book SynopsisA Chinese language programme that features a dramatic series filmed entirely in China. By combining a story line with a wealth of educational materials, it helps students progress from listening and speaking to the more difficult skills of reading and writing Chinese characters, building grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills along the way.Trade Review"Encounters provides a well-rounded introduction to the language. . . . [It is] well organised and comprehensive."—Francesca Sablan, second-year Chinese studies student, University of Manchester, Times Higher Education"Encounters excel[s] as a communicative methodology [for] this drastically changing global age. . . . A multifaceted interface for learners to explore real-life language use in rich contexts."—Chen-Hui Tsai, China Review International"This is a unique effort. The key here is the focus on the essentials of communication. The Web component is great, and I love the video — as a nonnative speaker, I especially want the kids to hear someone who is not me!"—Erica Dieselman, Hingham High School"A powerful and innovative textbook series for students of Chinese."—Christopher Lupke, Washington State University"I like the natural context and the different types of exercises in the Encounters textbook. Further, the video is nothing short of great."—Hanna Lin, West Virginia University"I love the multimedia approach of Encounters!"—LanHui Zhang Ryder, Northern Illinois University"I like all the integrated multimedia tools. Outstanding."—Bernard Geoxavier, Belmont Hill School
£42.50
Yale University Press Encounters
Book SynopsisA Chinese language programme that features a dramatic series filmed entirely in China. By combining a story line with a wealth of educational materials, it helps students progress from listening and speaking to the more difficult skills of reading and writing Chinese characters, building grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills along the way.
£45.60
Yale University Press Encounters
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£61.75
Yale University Press Charlas de sobremesa
Book SynopsisAimed at third-year students of Spanish, this book fills a need not met by other Spanish conversation textbooks. It facilitates lively and meaningful conversations via a variety of texts, including newspaper and journal articles, short stories, and passages from novels, as well as visual material and detailed guides for three films and novels. The texts have universal resonance and are designed to complement and enrich each other. A wide assortment of creative activities enhances comprehension, analysis, spontaneous discussion, and role-playing. The book includes online resources for each chapter. An online Instructor's Manual is also available.
£71.25
Yale University Press Variations Stylistiques Cours de Grammaire
Book SynopsisThis advanced level course book teaches stylistic variations of modern French grammar using examples from films and interviews as well as other authentic texts. Written entirely in French, it focuses on the most difficult grammar points and their usage, rather than on their formation. Variations stylistiques includes an abundance of oral and written exercises that are practical, relevant, creative, and fun, encouraging students to use the grammar in meaningful contexts. By highlighting the many linguistic variants employed by native speakers, Dansereau provides an engaging alternative to traditional French grammar textbooks. An ancillary Web site features quizzes and other valuable resources for instructors.
£999.99
Yale University Press Ahlan wa Sahlan Functional Modern Standard Arabic
Book SynopsisThe second-year book in the widely used Ahlan wa Sahlan program, now in its third edition, updated for effective and practical Arabic acquisition and use.Trade Review“In its newly enhanced form, Ahlan wa Sahlan will continue to be an excellent syllabus with which Arabic-language programs and individual courses can introduce learners to the language.”—Roger Allen, University of Pennsylvania“The appealing presentation and the variety of approaches to learning are commendable. I found this course package to be both rich and enriching.”—Mohammad Al–Masri, The Modern Language Journal
£63.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Conversational Spanish for Hospitality Managers
Book SynopsisIndispensable for hospitality managers who need to communicate effectively with their Spanish-speaking employees, this unique book gives you the basic Spanish language skills you need at work every day. You''ll quickly learn Spanish phrases, questions, and instructions that you can use immediatelyin all the areas of your daily operations. This concise but comprehensive book gives you all the tools you need: Common dialogues in Spanish for the full range of hospitality occupations, including housekeeping, restaurant, kitchen, and engineering Useful phrases, including greetings, introductions, time, numbers, the calendar, and more Position descriptions and hotel and restaurant operating procedures in Spanish Interviewing vocabulary and general personnel office dialogues A brief overview of Spanish grammar basics and an easy-to-use pronunciation guide A model Spanish-language employee manual Handy, English-Spanish/Spanish-EngTable of ContentsPronunciation. Essential Grammar. Common Expressions. At the Personnel Office. The Housekeeping Department. The Engineering Department. The Restaurant. The Kitchen. The Employee Handbook (Sample).
£87.40
John Wiley & Sons Inc 175 HighImpact Cover Letters
Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to cover letters that will set you apart from the pack-revised, updated, and ready for anything . . . 175 High-Impact Cover Letters, Third Edition arms job seekers with an arsenal of highly effective professional cover letter models that, with minor modification, can be rapidly deployed as needed. You''ll find a full chapter, complete with numerous models, dedicated to each of five different types of cover letters: employer broadcast letters, search firm broadcast letters, advertising response letters, networking cover letters, and resume letters. With step-by-step instructions and a wealth of samples, 175 High-Impact Cover Letters shows you how to prepare a well-written, professional letter that will help you land the interview every time. For the Third Edition, almost every letter has been substantially rewritten or fine-tuned to reflect the current thinking and terminology in the field of staffing, while an entirely neTable of Contents1 Importance of Cover Letters 1 2 Letters to Employers 5 3 Letters to Search Firms 47 4 Advertising Response Cover Letters 87 5 Networking Cover Letters 151 6 The Resume Letter 191 7 Thank-You Letters 231 8 Cover Letter “Do’s” and “Don’ts” 239 Index 243
£19.54
John Wiley & Sons Inc Essential Communication Strategies For Scientists
Book SynopsisMore than a mere outline or storyboard, scripting is a powerful technique that assists you in getting the right structure and content, in the proper order. This is a guide to the communication dynamics of writing, presentation delivery, and meeting interaction. It teaches you how to use "scripting" to plan for communication events.Trade Review"...light-hearted text combines proven techniques, advice, and real?world examples..." (Mechanical Engineering, May 15, 2003) "...cheerily demystifies technical writing and presentation..." (American Scientist, September-October 2003) "...a worthwhile book and I would recommend it to those looking to shore up their communications skills..." (Clinical Chemistry, Vol. 49, No. 12)Table of ContentsPreface. Preface to the First Edition. Acknowledgments. Introduction to the Art of Communication. PART I: The Written Document-Prose and Panic. Chapter 1: Planning the Document. Making the Connection Establishing the Flow Providing the Reinforcement Zero-Time Planning Chapter 2: Acquiring a Healthy Writing Attitude. Preparing to Write. Anticipating the Readers' Needs. Enthusiasm: Enjoying It and Avoiding Writer's Block. Zero-Planning Attitude Adjustments: Theirs, Not Ours! Chapter 3: Producing the Document. Simplicity: Why Overcomplicate the Task? Isolation: Get Away from the Interruptions. Zero-Time Preparation Techniques: They Get What They Pay For! PART II: The Formal Presentation-Dissertation or Disaster. Chapter 4: Planning the Presentation. Making the Connection. Providing the Flow and Reinforcement. Zero-Time Planning. Chapter 5: Acquiring the Successful Presentation Attitude. Preparing to Present. Taking the Proper Precautions. Developing a Healthy Indifference. Zero-Planning Attitude Adjustments. Chapter 6: Conducting the Presentation. Poise. Confidence. Dignity. Zero-Preparation Presenting. Handling the Video Teleconference. PART III: The Informal Discussion-Meetings and Mishaps. Chapter 7: Planning for the Meeting. Attending or Avoiding Meetings. Filtering Meetings. Planning the Meeting. Zero-Time Planning. Chapter 8: Acquiring a Meeting Attitude. Preparing. Anticipating the Unexpected. Zero-Planning Attitude Adjustments. Chapter 9: Participating in the Meeting. Starting the Meeting. Interacting in the Meeting. Finishing the Meeting. Zero-Preparation Techniques. How to Plan and Conduct the Meeting Yourself. PART IV: Cross-Culture Communication—Bridging the Gap. Chapter 10: Understanding a Communication Culture Gap. Negating Troublesome Differences. Leveraging Useful Similarities. Communicating Effectively. Chapter 11: Writing for Any Readership. Getting in Character. Getting Back to the Basics. Staying on Track. Zero-Time Techniques. Chapter 12: Presenting to Any Audience. Planning for the Unknown. Getting Acquainted. Keeping Together. Zero-Planning Techniques. Chapter 13: Meeting with Anyone or Any Group. Preparing for the Encounter. Generating Comfort. Making It Enjoyable for Everyone. Zero-preparation Techniques. Chapter 14: Conclusion. Index. About the Author.
£37.95
University of Michigan Press Implementing Collaborative Writing Tasks in
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£19.90
The University of Michigan Press A StudentFriendly Guide to Move from Civil Law to U.S. Common Law
£13.95
University of California Press Intermediate College Korean
Book SynopsisThis companion text to College Korean intends to enable students to continue their development of Korean language skills and enrich their understanding of Korea. Because language is a fundamental component of culture, the book covers themes relating to Korea's cultural customs and social issues.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Using the Text Abbreviations and Symbols Lesson 1 On the Airplane Lesson 2 Seoul Lesson 3 The First Day of Class Lesson 4 Part-Time Job Lesson 5 Conversation with Friends Lesson 6 Ch’usök Lesson 7 Kangwön-do and Lady Shin Lesson 8 Taejön, the City of Science Lesson 9 What Shall I Be? Lesson 10 Kyöngju and the Foundation Myth of Silla Lesson 11 Calling on the Port City Lesson 12 Kwangju, the City of Arts Lesson 13 Cheju Island Lesson 14 New Year’s Day Lesson 15 Song Contest Lesson 16 Saint Valentine’s Day Lesson 17 Presidential Election Lesson 18 Hong Kil-dong Lesson 19 Music Concert Reservation Lesson 20 Meeting a Korean-Chinese Student Lesson 21 Electrical Gadget Goes Wrong Lesson 22 Interpreting for a Trading Company Lesson 23 Computer Information Center Lesson 24 News from the United States Lesson 25 Idiot Ondal and Princess Phyönggang Lesson 26 About North Korea Lesson 27 Reading Poems Appendix 1: Case Markers and Postpositions Appendix 2: Easily Misspelled Words Appendix 3: Spacing between Words Appendix 4: Verb Charts Appendix 5: Connectives Patterns and Grammar Notes Index Glossary
£28.90
University of California Press Japanese for Sinologists
Book SynopsisFor many years it has been known that scholars of Chinese history and culture must keep abreast of scholarship in Japan, but the great majority have found that to be difficult. Japanese for Sinologists is the first textbook dedicated to helping Sinologists learn to read scholarly Japanese writing on China. It includes essays by eminent scholars, vocabulary lists with romanizations, English translations, grammar notes, and a wealth of general information not easily available anywhere. The reader will be introduced to a wide panoply of famed Sinologists and their writing styles. The first chapters introduce some basic information on dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other resources for research on China in Japanese materials, including a list of names and terms from Chinese political, historical, and cultural events. The chapters cover a range of topics and time periods and highlight authors, all well-known Japanese scholars, with an appendix of English translations of all the articles. After completing this book, the user will be able to begin his or her own reading in Japanese Sinology without the extensive apparatus this volume supplies.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Translation Tables for Sinologists a. Chinese Historical Eras b. Selected Chinese Place Names c. Historical Proper Nouns (through 1949) 2. Japanese Dictionaries Aimed at Sinologists 3. Oshima Toshikazu, “Qiu Jin” 4. Ono Kazuko, “Introduction: A History of Research on the Donglin Party” 5. Takeuchi Yoshimi, “Issues in Our View of Sun Yat-sen” 67 6. Shimada Kenji, “The Commoner Nature of Culture in the Ming Period” 7. Miyazaki Ichisada, “Was the Jingchu 4 Mirror a Product of the Daifang Commandery?” 8. Yoshikawa Kojiro a. “Du Fu: A Personal Account” b. “First Year of the Xiantian Era” 9. Niida Noboru, “Fengjian and Feudalism in Chinese Society” 265 10. Naito Konan, “Cultural Life in Modern China” Appendix of Translations
£50.15
Princeton University Press A Trip to China
Book SynopsisProvides students with essential lessons for advancing their Chinese language skills, and also introduces important aspects of contemporary Chinese society and culture. It incorporates suggestions from years of student and teacher feedback, and includes lessons as well as vocabulary glosses, grammar explanations, and exercises.
£52.70
John Wiley & Sons Inc The OneHour Activist
Book SynopsisNo matter what your political persuasion, The One-Hour Activist is your guide to influencing lawmakers, candidates, and reporters. The One-Hour Activist reveals fifteen powerful, proven grassroots actions that persuade lawmakers and candidates to see things your way. Each action is designed to grab the attention of your representatives and build relationships that serve your issues over the long run. And each action takes less than an hour to complete, so you can make a difference without giving up your life! The One-Hour Activist is packed with insider advice from elected officials, professional organizers, lobbyists, and journalists who share state-of-the-art tips for getting your message across. Real-life examples of effective letters, e-mail, phone calls, public testimony, and news story pitches from concerned citizens just like you illustrate the actions.Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xv The Author xvii Introduction: Democracy in Action xix Part One: Gather Information and Strategize 1 ACTION 1 Learn How Grassroots Advocacy Works 3 ACTION 2 Pick Your Issues and Your Angle 17 ACTION 3 Identify Your Representatives 31 ACTION 4 Join an Interest Group 45 ACTION 5 Create a Legislative Agenda 53 ACTION 6 Analyze a Bill 61 ACTION 7 Conduct Opposition Research 73 Part Two: Contact Your Elected Officials 83 ACTION 8 Write an Effective Letter 85 ACTION 9 Send a Powerful E-Mail 97 ACTION 10 Make a Compelling Phone Call 105 ACTION 11 Persuade Others to Act 113 Part Three: Get Involved with Elections 119 ACTION 12 Get Out the Vote 121 ACTION 13 Contribute Money to Candidates Who Support Your Cause 131 Part Four: Work the News Media 143 ACTION 14 Start a Press Clippings File 145 ACTION 15 Write a Letter to the Editor 151 Part Five: Super-Powerful Actions That 159 Take a Little More Time ACTION 16 Have a Face-to-Face Meeting with Your Representative 161 ACTION 17 Testify at a Public Hearing 175 ACTION 18 Participate in a Protest 185 ACTION 19 Volunteer for a Political Campaign 193 ACTION 20 Pitch a News Story or Interview 199 It’s Time for Action! 211
£11.99
John Wiley & Sons A Students Seneca Ten Letters and Selections from De Providentia and De Vita Beata
£19.76
John Wiley & Sons Caesars Gallic War A Commentary
Book SynopsisA classic of western literature, Julius Caesar's Gallic War is also a staple of Latin language instruction at both the high school and college levels. This new edition for students, prepared by a senior classical scholar and translator, is among the most comprehensive available.
£17.95
John Wiley & Sons The Satyrica of Petronius An Intermediate Reader
Book SynopsisA comic masterpiece of classical antiquity, the Satyrica (or Satyricon) of Petronius is a tantalizing work of fiction - part poetry, part prose, hilariously vulgar, exquisitely elegant, its original form and length as much a matter of speculation as the identity of its author.
£19.76
University of Oklahoma Press Cherokee Reference Grammar
Book SynopsisThe Cherokees have the oldest and best-known Native American writing system in the United States. Invented by Sequoyah and made public in 1821, it was rapidly adopted. This writing system, the Cherokee syllabary, is fully explained and used throughout this volume, the first and only complete published grammar of the Cherokee language.
£30.56
