This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabu
Testing in all skill areas is covered. How to write and evaluate tests is clearly explained with numerous examples. Also featured is an Appendix describing the most important commercial proficiency, a
The Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka has been hailed as `one of the finest poetic playwrights who have ever written in English' (Martin Esslin) and `a writer of genius' (Irish Times). The five plays in th
This second edition of the picture dictionary is in a new portrait format with some updates to artwork and with the addition of simple exercises on each page to make the dictionary more attractive to
The biological world operates on a multitude of scales - from molecules to cells to tissues to organisms to ecosystems. Throughout all these levels runs a common thread: the communication and onward p
What’s happened to Hamlet, Prince of Denmark? He was always right — he had friends, liked studying, and loved his girlfriend, Ophelia. Then his father the king died. So now he seems sad — and that’s n
'I often walked along the shore, and one day I saw something in the sand. I went over to look at it more carefully . . . It was a footprint - the footprint of a man!' In 1659 Robinson Crusoe was ship
When Christmas comes for the four March girls, there is no money for expensive presents and they give away their Christmas breakfast to a poor family. But there are no happier girls in America than Me
The wind is strong on the Yorkshire moors. There are few trees, and fewer houses, to block its path. There is one house, however, that does not hide from the wind. It stands out from the hill and chal
London in the 1830s was no place to be if you were a hungry ten-year-old boy, an orphan without friends or family, with no home to go to, and only a penny in your pocket to buy a piece of bread. But
V. I. Warshawski, private investigator, Chicago, USA. People imagine private detectives to be tired-looking men in raincoats, but Vic is female. She's tough, beautiful, carries a gun - and goes on as
'The moment I first met you, I noticed your pride, your sense of superiority, and your selfish disdain for the feelings of others. You are the last man in the world whom I could ever be persuaded to m
Tom Sawyer does not like school. He does not like work, and he never wants to get out of bed in the morning. But he likes swimming and fishing, and having adventures with his friends. And he has a lot
Oxford Bookworms enjoy a world-wide reputation for high-quality storytelling and a great reading experience. Research shows reading a lot improves all your language skills. Experts recognize Oxford
A beautiful young Indian girl, and a brave Englishman. Black eyes, and blue eyes. A friendly smile, a laugh, a look of love . . . But this is North America in 1607, and love is not easy. The girl is t
Dorothy lives in Kansas, USA, but one day a cyclone blows her and her house to a strange country called Oz. There, Dorothy makes friends with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. But sh
In the mountains of Transylvania there stands a castle. It is the home of Count Dracula - a dark, lonely place, and at night the wolves howl around the walls. In the year 1875 Jonathan Harker comes f
When Tug wakes up, he is not in his own bedroom at home. The door is locked and there are bars across the window. Loud music hammers through the house and through his head. Then a woman comes in and s
In a gloomy, neglected house Miss Havisham sits, as she has sat year after year, in a wedding dress and veil that were once white, and are now faded and yellow with age. Her face is like a death's hea
Here is the essential ready reference for medical students, residents, and clinical oncologists seeking a current, portable resource on the delivery of sophisticated cancer care. Chapters focus on the
*An ideal textbook for neuroanatomy undergraduate and graduate courses.*Learn gross and microscopic anatomy of the CNS*Relate and identify the anatomy of central neural pathways to specific functional
Acute renal failure is present in up to 5 per cent of all hospital admissions and continues to carry considerable morbidity and mortality. The problem of chronically impaired kidney function is releva
*Provides a child-centred approach to the care of the paediatric patient*Includes hands-on advice on common dilemmas in paediatric medicine*A convenient and practical guide to successful evidence-base
*A concise, practical guide to all aspects of palliative care*Revised and updated to include the latest guidelines and management options available*Now with additional advice on the nursing aspects of
*The first port of call for anyone caring for critically ill patients*Problem orientated layout*Fully revised to reflect advancements in critical care*Features up-to-date references and invaluable cli
‧Concise chapters make it quick and easy to read up on a particular topic‧Contains contributions from numerous experts from 3 continents to provide a comprehensive, yet concise and practical guide to
*Highlights importance of perioperative practice, key interventions and responsibilities and links to medical conditions*Provides clinically focussed, evidence-based content with practical guidelines*
*A unique, handbook-sized, practical training guide on modern invasive cardiology*Provides clear instructions and tips on how to perform a comprehensive cardiac catheterization study*Features a detail
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*Provides an introduction to the cognitive and behavioural aspects of the clinical practice of neurology, enabling neurologists to stay abreast of the developments outside their immediate discipline*C
*A comprehensive guide to all aspects of nuclear cardiology, suitable for the trainee and consultant*Covers the key aspects of physics, stress testing and reporting*Provides rapid access to useful inf
An indispensible and practical guide for all healthcare professionals faced with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with skin diseasesContains over 300 full-colour clinical photograph
Written specifically for biosciences students, with just the right mix of science and philosophy for this target audience The broadest, most balanced textbook on bioethics available, offering student
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*Provides core and concise information on blood disorders affecting both adults and children *Helps the junior doctor to formulate a sensible differential diagnosis before embarking on investigation
A blend of science theory and biomedical science practice make this series ideal for those seeking both the knowledge and skills to become proficient Biomedical Scientists.Content carefully developed
*A practical handbook that summarizes the management of common symptoms and disorders for the whole rehabilitation team*Outlines the principles of rehabilitation medicine to improve understanding of t
‧Incorporates learning objectives, ward management information, and common modes of presentation in a concise single volume‧Covers the preparation of patients for theatre as well as overviews of commo
