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by Sanjeev Bhaskar (Author)Sanjeev Bhaskar, the comedian and writer behind The Kumars at No. 42 embarks on an epic and highly personal journey through modern India. Sanjeev's characteristic humour and unique take on the country form the heart of this beautifully written travel book that became a Sunday Times bestseller in hardback when it accompanied his BBC series. Exotic and diverse, richly colourful and endlessly complex - India is one of the most exciting countries to visit in the world t...
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by Istvan Kecskes (Volume Editor), Hang Zhang (Volume Editor)A crucial question for Chinese as a Second Language research is how to help elevate Chinese language teaching methodology to the level of other world language methodologies such as English, Spanish and German. This work goes in two directs. One explores how to apply research results achieved in Chinese linguistics to Chinese language teaching and the other is engaged in creating a strong applied linguistics research field that suppo...
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by Michael J. Hyde (Author)In Openings, award-winning author Michael Hyde provides a fascinating meditation on the ethical dimensions of human communication. With the breadth and depth of learning for which Hyde has become renowned, Openings engages philosophy, science, the arts, theology, and popular culture, all to demonstrate the profound importance of the possibility of openness to the human experience. In every situation, Hyde contends, this posture of conscious openness to the individua...
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by Kim Bower (Editor), Do Coyle (Editor), Russell Cross (Editor)A guide on how to implement CLIL in the classroom to foster motivation, engagement and progress in language learning.
Number of Pages: 233
Dimensions: 0.49 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: March 07, 2024
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by Just Bae (Author)"Imagine a guide that not only inspires you to write but also walks you through the creation of your very own bestselling fantasy romance novel."Learn how to create vivid worlds, dynamic characters, and plots that pulse with life. This is your chance to write the fantasy romance novel that you've always wanted to read. This is more than a writing guide-it's a revelation. Master the intricate dance of plot, setting, and character that makes your next fantasy romance novel u...
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by Ericka Albaugh (Editor), Linda Cardinal (Editor), R?mi L?ger (Editor)Why do some countries have one official language while others have two or more? Why do Indigenous languages have official status in some countries but not others? How do we theorize about continuity and change when we explain state language policy choices? Combining both the theory and practice of language regimes, this book explains how the relationship between language, politics, and policy can be studied. It brings tog...
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by Henry Watson Fowler (Author)"Anyone who finds himself putting down several commas close to one another should reflect that he is making himself disagreeable." -Henry Watson Fowler A Dictionary of Modern English Usage (1926), by Henry Watson Fowler, is a landmark guide to the principles of grammar, punctuation, and style most widely accepted for use in writing British English correctly. It covers such useful topics as plurals and literary technique, distinctions among like words (homonyms a...
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by Michael Arthur Soares (Author)Superhero Rhetoric from Exceptionalism to Globalization: Up, Up and ...Abroad examines superhero narratives through the lens of American rhetoric and globalization. Michael Arthur Soares illustrates how deeply intertwined superhero narratives are with American political culture by analyzing, on the one hand, the rhetoric of American exceptionalism and the representation of American presidents in superhero narratives and, on the other, the prevalence of superhe...
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by Isabel Vel?zquez (Author)This book examines minority language maintenance and loss in Spanish-speaking families in communities in the US with a low ethnolinguistic vitality for Spanish. It offers an account of the gendered nature of linguistic transmission and compares the self-perceptions, motivations and attitudes of members of two generations in the same household.Author BiographyIsabel Vel?zquez is Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the Univers...
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by Maria Polinsky (Editor), Michael T. Putnam (Editor)This collective volume breaks new ground in studies of linguistic complexity by addressing this phenomenon in heritage languages. It dismisses with the conception that heritage languages are less complex than their baseline or homeland counterparts and shows complexity trade-offs at various levels of linguistic representation. The authors consider defining properties of complexity as a phenomenon, diagnostics of complexity, and the ways co...
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by Wen (Author), Richard L. Sparks (Author), Adriana Biedroń (Author) This book presents comprehensive, thorough and updated analyses of key cognitive individual difference factors (e.g., age, intelligence, language aptitude, working memory, metacognition, learning strategies, and anxiety) as they relate to the acquisition, processing, assessment, and pedagogy of second or foreign languages. Critical reviews and in-depth research syntheses of these pivotal cognitive learner factors are put in...
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by David Smyth (Author)This third edition of Thai: An Essential Grammar provides an up-to-date and concise reference guide to Thai grammar. Using clear, jargon-free explanations, it sets out the complexities of Thai in short, readable sections and presents an accessible description of the language.Author BiographyDavid Smyth was formerly Senior Lecturer in Thai at the SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), University of London, UK.
Number of Pages: 266
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by Niketa Hrushikesh Joglekar (Author)English grammar forms the cornerstone of effective communication. For students in grades 5-10, mastering the fundamentals of grammar is crucial for academic success and beyond. This book, "The Fundamentals of English Grammar for Grades 5-10," is designed to provide a comprehensive and accessible guide to the rules and conventions that govern the English language. It aims to equip young learners with the tools they need to express themselves clearly, confi...
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by Robert Danisch (Author), William Keith (Author)If you feel like the world has gone to hell in a handbasket, you're not alone. If you often feel there's nothing you can do about it, you're also not alone. Along with this increasing anger, fear, and frustration, much confusion still prevails on the appropriate communication practices for responding to difficult situations and improving our lives. Communication experts Robert Danisch and William Keith explain why and how we can practice radic...
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by Michael A. Krysko (Author) Controversial American-led radio initiatives sparked a kaleidoscope of conflicts and rivalries from the medium's earliest days through the end of World War II. Michael A. Krysko explores how the medium engaged the knowledge, assumptions, and prejudices that fueled listeners' and policymakers' objections to foreign and unwelcome radio content. Krysko considers Americans' antagonism toward non-English language broadcasting; issues of identity, geography, and sover...
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by Peadar O'Donnell (Author)He was taken prisoner in the fall of The Four Courts and spent almost two years in jail. 'I spent a good few months in continuous solitary confinement in 1923. I found it stimulating. I did encourage my mind, however, to steal out the window, to boats, islands, scenes I like' . He later assembled his prison vision in Islanders. It is a convincing and haunting story of haunting story of epic simplicity in which a whole family comes to life. Under the author's spell ...
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by Lumos Learning (Author)Improve 2024-25 OSAS Test ScoresPractice workbooks to confidently prepare and excel in the 2025 Oregon Grade 6 English Language Arts Assessments!This 6th Grade OSAS ELA Workbook is designed by expert teachers to boost your child's test scores by 10-15 points. Featuring hundreds of practice questions fully aligned with Oregon Grade 6 ELA learning standards, realistic online practice tests, and personalized learning paths, this workbook is tailored to your child's test...
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by Hesham Mohamed Elsherif (Author), Salwa Elmeawad (Author)Public libraries have always adapted to the evolving information landscape, from catalog cards to integrated online systems, and from reference desks to digital portals that connect communities with a world of knowledge. As artificial intelligence emerges as the newest frontier in information services, it offers public libraries an unprecedented opportunity to enrich and expand the services they provide to patrons. Among the most not...
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by Bruce K. Berger (Author), Margaret Doughty (Foreword by), Nickerson B. Miles (Photographer)You may take for granted that you can read these words. But many people cannot, and that's what this book is about. Tens of millions of Americans today lack the skills to complete a job application, read a recipe, find their way on a street map, calculate a restaurant bill or follow a favorite passage of scripture. Throughout history, people have shared personal experiences through stories. This is a...
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by Hjalmar Edgren (Author), Percy B. Burnet (Author), August Hjalmar Edgren (Author)""A French And English Dictionary V1"" by Hjalmar Edgren is a comprehensive reference book that contains a vast collection of words, phrases and expressions in both French and English languages. This dictionary was first published in 1901 and is considered a classic in the field of language learning. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains the French-English section, while the second part c...
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by Sherry Kramer (Author)" Reading and digesting the lessons in this book can be of greater value to an aspiring dramatist than years in an MFA program. Whether you are writing for the stage, screen or audio, this book is an invaluable teacher and guide to have by your side throughout the development and revision process."Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig "This book does what no other playwriting book in my experience has done, it offers a new way of seeing and conceiving how theatre makes meaning and ca...
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by Gabriel Rei-Doval (Author), Javier Rivas (Author)An introductory textbook that builds a strong foundation in Hispanic linguisticsPresented entirely in Spanish, Principios de lingüística hispánica is a semester-length textbook for introductory Hispanic linguistics courses whose students have attained intermediate-high/advanced-low levels of Spanish proficiency. Following a theory-neutral approach, the authors build foundational knowledge in Hispanic linguistics, providing learners with a st...
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by Miles A. Kimball (Author), Derek G. Ross (Author)Introduces students to the basic principles and theories of design, combining practical advice about the design process with a foundation in visual rhetoric and usability.Document Design introduces students to the basic principles and theories of design, combining practical advice about the design process with a foundation in visual rhetoric and usability. Most books on document design lean toward either theory or practice. This book offers ...
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by Jonathan A. Austad (Author)There has yet to be a strong consensus regarding when and if postmodernism ended. As such, there is no agreement about the new age's name, origins, or tenets. Nealson's 'Post-Postmodernism: or The Cultural Logic of Just-in-Time Capitalism' leaves out the impact of the internet and social media. Other books fail to explore post-postmodernism within a larger social-political framework and do not examine the cultural trends that have responded to such forces. This b...
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by Michael A. Krysko (Author) Controversial American-led radio initiatives sparked a kaleidoscope of conflicts and rivalries from the medium's earliest days through the end of World War II. Michael A. Krysko explores how the medium engaged the knowledge, assumptions, and prejudices that fueled listeners' and policymakers' objections to foreign and unwelcome radio content. Krysko considers Americans' antagonism toward non-English language broadcasting; issues of identity, geography, and sover...
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by Katarzyna Lidia Papaja (Author)This book intends to look into CLIL teaching professional practice through the prism of reflection. It offers a comprehensive coverage of a CLIL teacher's features, their attitudes to the approach, teaching methodology, assessment, materials development, cooperation with other CLIL and non-CLIL teachers, professional development, expectations and beliefs. Furthermore, it focuses on CLIL teachers' positive and negative emotions experienced in relation to CLIL....
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by Cheryl Palin (Author)These motivating non-fiction readers are rich in content and beautifully illustrated. Fascinating information in carefully graded language appeals to a broad range of students and supports English across the curriculum, making the series perfect for CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning). Stunning colour photos, maps, diagrams and charts support understanding, while activities and projects develop language and critical thinking skills.
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