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Civil War in Europe, 1905-1949

Stanley G. Payne, 2012

This is the first account in any language of the civil wars in Europe during the era of the world wars, from 1905 to 1949. It treats the initial confrontations in the decade before World War I, the confusing concept of 'European civil war,' the impact of the world wars, the relation between revolution and civil war and all the individual cases of civil war, with special attention to Russia and Spain. The civil wars of this era are compared and contrasted with earlier internal conflicts, with particular attention to the factors that made this era a time of unusually violent domestic contests, as well as those that brought it to an end. The major political, ideological and social influences are all treated, with a special focus on violence against civilians. Подробнее

Collaborative Action Research for English Language Teachers

Burns Anne, 1999

Collaborative Action Research for English Language Teachers proposes that action research should be a collaborative process emerging from the practical concerns of groups of teachers working in a common or similar context. Teachers' first-person accounts provide the basis for exploring the challenges and constraints of action research. Collaborative Action Research for English Language Teachers discusses: what collaborative action research is and why it is of interest to classroom teachers; processes and steps in collaborative action research; methods for data collection that integrate with classroom activities and ways of analysing action research data. It will be of interest to teachers seeking new directions for their own professional development as well as to teacher educators, program administrators and researchers interested in integrating collaborative action research into current practice and curriculum renewal. Подробнее

Common Law Theory

Douglas E. Edlin, 2011

Legal scholars, philosophers, historians, and political scientists from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States analyze the common law through three of its classic themes: rules, reasoning, and constitutionalism. Their essays, specially commissioned for this volume, provide an opportunity for thinkers from different jurisdictions and disciplines to talk to each other and to their wider audience within and beyond the common law world. This book allows scholars and students to consider how these themes and concepts relate to one another. It will initiate and sustain a more inclusive and well-informed theoretical discussion of the common law's method, process, and structure. It will be valuable to lawyers, philosophers, political scientists, and historians interested in constitutional law, comparative law, judicial process, legal theory, law and society, legal history, democratic theory, political philosophy, and the relationship of the common law tradition to other legal systems of the world. Подробнее

Communication Across Cultures

Bowe Heather, 2007

Communication Across Cultures is an academic reference for university students and interdisciplinary researchers who have no specialised knowledge of linguistics. Key concepts relevant to an understanding of language issues in intercultural communication are drawn from the research area of pragmatics, discourse analysis, politeness and cross cultural communication. The book examines the ways in which the spoken and written word may be interpreted differently depending on the context and expectations of the participants. Intercultural communication involves additional sociocultural dimensions to the context. Examples are drawn from a variety of languages and cultures — ranging from Japan to Germany to the Americas, to Africa and to Australia. Relevant academic literature and recent research is exemplified and explained throughout the book so readers can become familiar with the way research in this field is conducted and so that interdisciplinary researchers can incorporate some of the perspectives presented here into their own research. Подробнее

Comparative Vocabularies of Bushman Languages

Bleek D.F., 2011

Originally published in 1929, as part of a series of short studies on South African tribes by the School of African Life and Languages at the University of Cape Town, this book provides a comparative analysis of the vocabularies used amongst various Bushmen tribes. Through linguistic analysis, a detailed understanding of Bushmen society is developed, emphasising both the commonalities and distinctions between different tribes. A generous introduction is included, together with a map detailing the coverage of each language. This is a highly informative volume that will be of value to anyone with an interest in anthropology, linguistics, and hunter-gatherer societies. Подробнее

Computer Architecture and Implementation

Harvey G. Cragon, 2008

This textbook provides a clear and concise introduction to computer architecture and implementation. Two important themes are interwoven throughout the book. The first is an overview of the major concepts and design philosophies of computer architecture and organization. The second is the early introduction and use of analytic modeling of computer performance. The author begins by describing the classic von Neumann architecture, and then presents in detail a number of performance models and evaluation techniques. He goes on to cover user instruction set design, including RISC architecture. A unique feature of the book is its memory-centric approach — memory systems are discussed before processor implementations. The author also deals with pipelined processors, input/output techniques, queuing modes, and extended instruction set architectures. Each topic is illustrated with reference to actual IBM and Intel architectures. The book contains many worked examples and over 130 homework exercises. It is an ideal textbook for a one-semester undergraduate course in computer architecture and implementation. Подробнее

A Concise History of Austria

Beller Steven, 2007

For a small, prosperous country in the middle of Europe, modern Austria has a very large and complex history, extending far beyond its current borders. Today's Austrians have a problematic relationship with that history, whether with the multi-national history of the Habsburg Monarchy, or with the time between 1938 and 1945 when Austrians were Germans in Hitler's Third Reich. Steven Beller's gripping and comprehensive account traces the remarkable career of Austria through its many transformations, from German borderland, to dynastic enterprise, imperial house, Central European great power, failed Alpine republic, German province, and then successful Alpine republic, building up a picture of the layers of Austrian identity and heritage and their diverse sources. It is a story full of anomalies and ironies, a case study of the other side of European history, without the easy answers of more clearly national narratives, and hence far more relevant to today's world. Подробнее

A Concise History of the Baltic States

Plakans Andrejs, 2011

The Baltic region is frequently neglected in broader histories of Europe and its international significance can be obscured by separate treatments of the various Baltic states. With this wide-ranging survey, Andrejs Plakans presents the first integrated history of three Baltic peoples — Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians — and draws out the common threads to show how it has been shaped by their location in a strategically desirable corner of Europe. Subordinated in turn by Baltic German landholders, the Polish nobility and gentry, and then by Russian and Soviet administrators, Plakans highlights how the three nations have nevertheless kept a distinctive identity — significantly retaining three separate languages in an ethnically diverse region. The book traces the countries' evolution from their ninth-century tribal beginnings to their present status as three thriving and separate nation states, focusing particularly on the region's complex twentieth-century history, which culminated in the eventual re-establishment of national sovereignty after 1991. Подробнее

Constantine, Divine Emperor of the Christian Golden Age

Bardill Jonathan, 2011

Constantine, Divine Emperor of the Christian Golden Age offers a radical reassessment of Constantine as an emperor, a pagan and a Christian. The book examines in detail a wide variety of evidence, including literature, secular and religious architectural monuments, coins, sculpture and other works of art. Setting the emperor in the context of the kings and emperors who preceded him, Jonathan Bardill shows how Constantine's propagandists exploited the traditional themes and imagery of rulership to portray him as having been elected by the supreme solar God to save his people and inaugurate a brilliant golden age. The author argues that the cultivation of this image made it possible for Constantine to reconcile the long-standing tradition of imperial divinity with his monotheistic faith by assimilating himself to Christ. Подробнее

Grammar Builder 5

Amin Adibah, 2005

These books are especially useful for students taking written exams and anyone who needs to write well in English. Grammar Builder takes a simple but effective three-step approach (error identification, correction and practice) to help learners master English grammar. Real examples of correct usage and common mistakes made by learners introduce grammar items in each unit and show learners how subtle differences can result in grammatical errors. Подробнее

Disciplinary Identities: Individuality and Community in Academic Discourse

Hyland Ken

An engaging, advanced-level introduction to the emerging field of discourse studies of identity, with particular reference to academic contexts. Disciplinary Identities uses findings from corpus research to present fascinating insights into the relationship between author identity and disciplinarity in academic writing. Ken Hyland draws on a number of sources to explore how authors convey aspects of their identities within the constraints placed upon them by their disciplines' rhetorical conventions. He promotes corpus methods as important tools in identity research, demonstrating the effectiveness of keyword and collocation analysis in highlighting both the norms of a particular genre and an author's idiosyncratic choices. Also available separately as a paperback. Подробнее

Ventures Level 3 Teacher's Edition: Book Supplement (+ Audio CD)

Bitterlin Gretchen

Ventures 2nd Edition is a six-level, standards-based ESL series for adult-education ESL. The Ventures 2nd Edition interleaved Level 3 Teacher's Edition includes easy-to-follow lesson plans for every unit. It offers tips and suggestions for addressing common areas of difficulty for students, as well as suggested expansion activities for improving learner persistence. The Teacher's Edition also explains where to find additional practice in other Ventures components such as the Workbook, Online Teacher's Resource Room, and Student Arcade. Multi-skill unit, midterm, and final tests are found in the back of the Teacher's Edition. Also includes an Assessment CD/CD-ROM which contains audio for each test as well as all the tests in a customizable format. Подробнее

Clear Speech from the Start Student's Book: Basic Pronunciation and Listening Comprehension in North American English

Gilbert

Clear Speech, the world's favorite pronunciation series, helps students master the most important features of spoken English. The Clear Speech From the Start, Second Edition, Student's Book provides easy-to-follow presentations, helpful rules, and extensive practice in pronunciation. This revised edition offers new and updated content, additional visual support, and is now in full color. The full Student's Book audio program is available for download at. Подробнее

English Grammar in Use with Answers

Hashemi Louise, 2008

A thoroughly updated and revised new edition to accompany English Grammar in Use Third Edition. The book contains 165 varied exercises providing students with extra practice of the grammar studied. Suitable for class work or for self-study, the exercises offer excellent revision, consolidation and extension opportunities. English Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises New Edition: — provides contrastive practice of the grammar areas covered in English Grammar in Use Third Edition; — has a wide variety of exercise types, including many based on different kinds of texts, for added interest; — has a fresh new design and is attractively illustrated. Подробнее

Upper-Intermediate: Class Book: English for Adult Learners

Gairns R., 1998

True to Life is a five-level course for adults. To ensure a high level of motivation, the course focuses on contemporary themes, language and learning styles that are relevant to adult learners. The Starter level provides between 40 and 60 hours of class work. The other levels provide between 72 and 96 hours of class work, depending on the various options used. The range of extra materials — photocopiable worksheets, tests and videos — create a comprehensive and flexible teaching package. The ready-made lessons can be used as they stand, saving teacher time, or adapted using the optional activities suggested in the Teacher's Book. Подробнее

Starter: Class Book

Slater S., 2004

True to Life is a five-level course for adults. To ensure a high level of motivation, the course focuses on contemporary themes, language and learning styles that are relevant to adult learners. The Starter level provides between 40 and 60 hours of class work. The other levels provide between 72 and 96 hours of class work, depending on the various options used. The range of extra materials — photocopiable worksheets, tests and videos — create a comprehensive and flexible teaching package. The ready-made lessons can be used as they stand, saving teacher time, or adapted using the optional activities suggested in the Teacher's Book. Подробнее

Pre-Intermediate: Class Book

Gairns R., 2005

True to Life is a five-level course for adults. To ensure a high level of motivation, the course focuses on contemporary themes, language and learning styles that are relevant to adult learners. The Starter level provides between 40 and 60 hours of class work. The other levels provide between 72 and 96 hours of class work, depending on the various options used. The range of extra materials — photocopiable worksheets, tests and videos — create a comprehensive and flexible teaching package. The ready-made lessons can be used as they stand, saving teacher time, or adapted using the optional activities suggested in the Teacher's Book. Подробнее

Making Progress to First Certificate: Student's Book

Jones L., 2005

Making Progress to First Certificate is a course leading students up to the level required to begin a First Certificate exam-directed course, such as New Progress to First Certificate. It introduces the skills needed for each paper of the exam, and begins to familiarise students with the sort of tasks they will encounter in it, as well as providing an entertaining and worthwhile course for anyone who simply needs to make progress at this level. Key Features of Making Progress to First Certificate include: twenty-four short topic-based units five Revision Units to practise and recycle new language an abundance of exercises and puzzles practising useful new vocabulary, phrasal verbs and idioms interesting texts that will motivate students to read for pleasure, with exercises to get the most out of the new vocabulary, grammar and style found in them authentic interviews with people from a range of different backgrounds thorough grammar practice to build students' confidence with more complex tasks and texts a grammar reference section with examples and explanations of the basic rules full coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills pronunciation sections to help students to improve their pronunciation of English sounds, and use rhythm and intonation appropriately an introduction to the skills and task types students will meet in the First Certificate examination. Подробнее

Making Connections a Strategic Approach to Academic Reading

Kenneth J.Pakenham, 2004

Making Connections prepares high intermediate students to read college-level texts. The book contains demanding academic readings, but gives students the skills and strategies to cope with them successfully. An academic vocabulary program runs throughout the book. Features • High interest topics: health, multiculturalism, language learning and the environment • Skills and strategies sections that teach essential academic reading skills • Tasks that encourage students to interact with the text and practice the academic reading skills and strategies as they read • A carefully planned program of academic vocabulary development • Activities that take students «beyond the reading» that can be used for discussion and writing Подробнее

Cambridge First Certificate in English: Examenation papers from the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. Часть 4. Пособие на английском языке Contains four complete tests for the First Certificate exam from Cambridge ESOL. These past examination papers provide the most authentic exam preparation available, allowing candidates to familiarise themselves with the content of the exam and to practise exam techniques. Colour visual material for Paper 5 is included with each test. The Student's Book is also available as a 'with answers' edition, suitable for self study. Подробнее

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