English Vocabulary Today: Into the 21st Century offers an innovative perspective on the ways in which contemporary English language vocabulary continues to adapt and grow in light of emerging technolo
With revelations on every page, and sample codes and puzzles for the reader to crack, Secret Language will entertain everyone with an urge to know more about the most arcane and curious uses of langua
In clear, congenial style Barry Blake explains how language works. He describes the make-up of words and how they're built from sounds and signs and put together in phrases and sentences. He examine
Formal jokes are only one of many ways that people use language humorously, says Blake, an Australian retired professor of linguistics, surveys how English speakers manipulate sounds, syllables, affix
This book is a concise and accessible introduction to the ways in which relations between words in sentences are marked in languages. The author describes the systems of suffixes familiar from languag
《職場英語核心詞彙精講》是一本專為職場人士打造的英語學習寶典。本書詳細講解了高頻職場詞彙，覆蓋工作中經常出現的溝通場景，如專案彙報、會議主持、面試溝通等。有單詞有例句，並把例句中的固定詞彙表達拆解出來説明學員更好地吸收語言知識。不同於一般的英語詞彙書，本書特別注重詞彙的實際應用。對於某些職場特有的單詞，如“onboarding”“ad hoc meeting”等，本書不僅提供準確的釋義，還會高亮注釋其在職場中的特定含義與生活含義的區分，幫助讀者更準確地理解和運用這些詞彙，避免在職場溝通中出現誤解和尷尬。通過本書的學習，讀者將能夠迅速擴大職場英語詞彙量，提高職場英語溝通的效率和專業度，無論是撰寫郵件、參加會議還是進行面試，都能遊刃有餘，展現出卓越的職場英語能力。這是一本職場人士必備的英語學習工具書，助力讀者職場英語溝通無憂，邁向職場成功之路！
In Material Politics, author Andrew Barry reveals that as we are beginning to attend to the importance of materials in political life, materials has become increasingly bound up with the production of
In Material Politics, author Andrew Barry reveals that as we are beginning to attend to the importance of materials in political life, materials has become increasingly bound up with the production of
Confused about Medicare’s drug coverage? You’re not alone. Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies explains Part D in plain English and shows you how to find the best deal among numerous drug-
Choosing the right column is key in Gas ChromatographyGas Chromatography (GC) is the most widely used method for separating and analyzing a wide variety of organic compounds and gases. There have been
This book helps readers identify feasible and morally plausible reforms of global institutional arrangements and international organizations.A distinctive, practically oriented contribution to debates
In the past twenty years, social injustice has increased enormously in Britain and the United States, regardless of the party in power. At the same time, the idea of social justice itself has been sub
In the past twenty years, social injustice has increased enormously in Britain and the United States, regardless of the party in power. At the same time, the idea of social justice itself has been sub
Sick babies and children are moved between hospitals for many reasons, often to receive specialist care and treatment not available locally. For the transfer to be safe and effective it is necessary t
After providing an introduction to the Perl programming language, this helpful guide teaches computer networking using Perl. Topics discussed include ethernet network analysis, programming standard In
A blockbuster book on a key issue of public concern: the nature and impact of multiculturalism Will appeal to academics, undergraduates and the general public as a thought--provoking and alternative a
Not too long ago only "bad" girls had a good time in bed. "Good" girls endured -- and wondered what they were missing.Then along came "J" and suddenly everything was different. She opened the eyes
Errors in Practical Measurement in Science, Engineering, and Technology B. Austin Barry A step-by-step presentation of how random errors occur when taking measurements, how these errors behave, how me
Do words fail you just when you need them most? If so, you need a few pointers from the past masters of put-down to keep others firmly in their place. This book brims over with stinging comments, verb
This book provides a secure grounding in the theory and practice of finance insofar as it deals with pension matters. By using it, the reader will understand the various types of investment assets; *
While not attempting to train readers as professional economists, this book aims to provide a secure grounding in the theory and practice of economics insofar as it deals with pension matters. From re
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the archaeology of Mediterranean prehistory and an essential reference to the most recent research and fieldwork. Only book available to offer general
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the archaeology of Mediterranean prehistory and an essential reference to the most recent research and fieldwork. Only book available to offer general
