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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

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

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

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

From one of the most beloved and bestselling authors in the English language, a vivid, nostalgic, and utterly hilarious memoir of growing up in the 1950sBill Bryson was born in the middle of the Ameri

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“In its less dramatic versions,” writes author Dan Palmer, “structuralism is just a method of studying language, society, and the works of artists and novelists. But in its most exuberant form, it is

Henry Mintzberg revolutionized our understanding of what managers do in The Nature of Managerial Work, his landmark book. Now in this comprehensive new volume, Mintzberg broadens his vision to explor

James Stevens’ best-selling text, Intermediate Statistics, is written for those who use, rather than develop, statistical techniques. Dr. Stevens focuses on a conceptual understanding of the material

A renowned biomedical engineering expert, H K Chang is also a champion of cross-cultural exchanges that enhance understanding and build links among nations and countries. Having studied the social and

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Uses simple language to explain how all water on the planet is connected and the need to preserve our natural resources for the health of all creatures on Earth.

In the past thirty years, historians have broadened the scope of their discipline to include many previously neglected topics and perspectives. They have chronicled language, madness, gender, and sexu

Chinese in a Flash Volume 4 continues to provide more resources for beginning, as well as intermediate learners of Chinese who want to learn the language quickly and easily. This unique set of flashca

That's right, you already know Italian--even if you never took a language course in your life!Many of the words you know in English are similar and often the same in Italian, such as arte and delizios

In this classic work, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, one of the leading and most influential cultural theorists working today, analyzes the relationship between language, women and culture in both Wester

Arabic Rhetoric explores the history, disciplines, order and pragmatic functions of Arabic speech acts. It offers a new understanding of Arabic rhetoric and employs examples from modern standard Arabi

• Lilac/Band 0 - wordless book that tells a story through pictures and is designed to develop understanding about how stories work. • Text type - Fiction, a wordless traditional story. • A storyboard

Written in clear, non-technical language, this resource for executives and investors describes a new forecasting approach for predicting turning points in business and market cycles up to 18 months in

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching sign language to children from as young as seven months we can help them to convey their em

The third edition of this highly regarded series focuses on building confidence in using language needed in everyday settings.

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Beginning Creek provides a basic introduction to the language and culture of the Mvskoke-speaking peoples, Muskogee (Creek) and Seminole Indians. Written by linguistic anthropologist Pamela Innes and

According to the Bible, ancient Israel's neighbors worshipped a wide variety of gods. In recent years, scholars have sought a better understanding of this early polytheistic milieu and its relation to

Created by leading educators, these colorful, large-size dictionaries introduce beginning language learners to more than 1,550 commonly taught basic words. Each Let's Learn Language Picture Dictionary

A French Song Companion is an indispensable guide to the modern repertoire and the most comprehensive book of French melodie in any language. Noted accompanist Graham Johnson provides repertoire guid

The Kung Fu series, a set of learning material on the Chinese language, is the product of collaborative efforts of experts from mainland China, Hong Kong and the U.S. It aims at providing texts and ex

A quick-and-easy path to the language confidence you need to do business in ChinaIn the global market, you need to be able to say more than just “hello” in another language. You need to talk about money, trade, labor, and more. Teach Yourself Business Mandarin Chinese will give you all you need to feel confident about doing business in China.On the three audio CDs, you get the essential Mandarin Chinese you will need for all general transactions as well as some industry-specific jargon. The recordings feature native speakers, so you will hear how the language really sounds and have ample opportunities for practice.Table of contentsCulture Book: 1. Chinese in the World 2. The Chinese Language 3. A Snapshot of China 4. Become a Global Business 5. Getting Academic 6. Chinese Business Culture 7. Chinese Business Environment 8. Working in China Reference Transcripts and Glossary Book: 1. Business Relationships 2. Marketing 3. Sales 4. Customer Service 5. International Trade 6. Project Manag

The How to Pass series of books aims to prepare candidates for the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board (LCCIEB) examinations. Each book in the series:‧ is written (or reviewed with a Foreword supplied) by the LCCIEB Chef Examiner of the subject covered‧ surveys the entire syllabus of the relevant qualification‧ is aimed at both native English speakers and those who use English as a second language‧ contains simple and comprehensive explanations of key topics‧ builds up knowledge of the subject gradually and systematically‧ is reviewed by experts‧ gives answers to questions, structured in the way required by Examiners‧ indicates key points In each of the suggested answers.How to Pass Practical Word Processing, First, Second, and ThirdLevels is an invaluable resource for those seeking to gain the internationally recognized LCCIEB qualification. Studying and understanding this comprehensive, focused and thoroughly relevant text will equip the candidate to pass the F

Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published between 1776 and 1788, is the undisputed masterpiece of English historical writing which can only perish with the language itself. Its length a

Develop the language skills and test-taking strategies you need for higher test scores. Get the most out of your TOEFL study time with this thoroughly revised, up-to-date course, featuring:Helpful Inf

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In Experience and Judgment, Husserl explores the problems of contemporary philosophy of language and the constitution of logical forms. He argues that, even at its most abstract, logic demands an unde

The Mathematics: Modeling Our World curriculum is founded on the principle that mathematics is a necessary tool for understanding the physical and social worlds in which we live. This is not the same

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Red guard's van at the back. Orange petrol tanker next. Yellow grain hopper... Stunningly simply in concept, design and language, Freight Train is a perfect book for introducing very young children to

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This comprehensive introduction to business statistics text balances a conceptual understanding of statistics with the real-world application of statistical methodology. The latest version of Microsof

Learning Chinese Language and Culture is an intermediate-level textbook intended to be used throughout the entire school year and designed mainly for students who have completed introductory courses o

Most scholars consider the birth of modern language testing as a field of study to be the year 1961 with the publication of Robert Lado’s book Language Testing and John Carroll’s chapter ‘Fundamental