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A New Companion to English Renaissance Literature and Culture

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:41:43 PDT

- A new edition of the best-selling Companion to English Renaissance Literature, revised and updated, with 22 new essays and 19 new illustrations

- Contributions from some 80 scholars including Judith H. Anderson, Patrick Collinson, Alison Findlay, Germaine Greer, Malcolm Jones, Arthur Kinney, James Knowles, Arthur Marotti, Robert Miola and Greg Walker

- Unrivalled in scope and its exploration of unfamiliar literary and cultural territories the Companion offers new readings of both ‘literary’ and ‘non-literary’ texts

- Features essays discussing material culture, sectarian writing, the history of the body, theatre both in and outside the playhouses, law, gardens, and ecology in early modern England

- Orientates the beginning student, while providing advanced students and faculty with new directions for their research

- All of the essays from the first edition, along with the recommendations for further reading, have been reworked or updated

The Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:39:04 PDT

The Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite, which tells of the seduction of the shepherd Anchises by the love-goddess Aphrodite, has long been recognized as a masterpiece of early Western literature. This edition is designed as a reference tool to aid scholars and students in their study of the poem. The introduction and commentary deal with points of language appropriate to the specialist or student of Greek, but also with matters of literary interpretation of interest to the non-specialist reader.

Using German: A Guide to Contemporary Usage

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:38:28 PDT

This thoroughly revised edition helps those who have already acquired the basics of German and wish to extend their fluency and confidence. Focusing on the particular needs of the English-speaking user, it incorporates important information on recent trends and changes in the German language, including the 1998 spelling reforms, and on style, register and regional variation, which is frequently ignored by conventional textbooks. First Edition Hb (1992): 0-521-42077-6 First Edition Pb (1992): 0-521-31556-5

The Oxford Handbook of Hellenic Studies

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:36:28 PDT

The Oxford Handbook of Hellenic Studies is a unique collection of some seventy articles which together explore the ways in which ancient Greece has been, is, and might be studied. It is intended to inform its readers, but also, importantly, to inspire them, and to enable them to pursue their own research by introducing the primary resources and exploring the latest agenda for their study. The emphasis is on the breadth and potential of Hellenic Studies as a flourishing and exciting intellectual arena, and also upon its relevance to the way we think about ourselves today.

How to Sound Intelligent in Japanese: a Vocabulary Builder

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:35:54 PDT

For every student, a time eventually comes when basic grammar is no longer the problem. You can say a few words about the weather, or the fact that, yes, you are feeling hungry, or explain that you are going out for the day - and actually be understood. Beyond that, however, the going gets tough. You cannot make pertinent comments about philosophy, politics, art, science, law, or business - simply because you lack the necessary vocabulary. In fact, you may not be able to say that you are interested in "philosophy" at all, because you don't know the Japanese word for it. How do you go about acquiring this specialized vocabulary (most of which consists of kanji compounds)? Usually by spending hundreds of hours reading Japanese books or picking through a dictionary.

This book is an attempt to shorten that process by collecting a good number of the more commonly used key words from crucial areas of human endeavor. Now, without spending years mastering the written language, you can occasionally come up with the right word at the right moment in a conversation that is striving toward comprehensibility. This can even be done by students who do not have a strong grasp of kanji, for they can learn the words as sounds.

Oxford Practice Grammar Advanced

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:35:21 PDT

The grammar series that gets results.

Oxford Practice Grammar Advanced Supplementary Exercises

The right balance of English grammar explanation and practice for your language level

20 УСТНЫХ ТЕМ ПО ИСПАНСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ ДЛЯ ШКОЛЬНИКОВ

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:34:40 PDT

Пособие включает 20 наиболее употребляемых устных тем, используемых в учебном процессе в школе. Темы примерно одного уровня сложности. Они снабжены словарями и упражнениями для усвоения и закрепления лексического материала.

Предназначено учащимся, повторяющим разговорные темы, или старшеклассникам, изучающим испанский в качестве второго иностранного языка.

Learning to Speak an Unwritten Language

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:23:31 PDT

This literature review highlights both advantages and challenges for a literate person from a highly literate society wanting to learn to speak an unwritten minority language. The process is compared to that of learning a written majority language, such as French. In either case, the argument is made that adults, having certain advantages over children, can indeed learn to speak a second language well; a lot of listening should precede a lot of practice speaking, albeit imperfectly. Also, language learning should be inseparably linked to culture learning in order to achieve fused language-culture proficiency, for the ultimate purpose of building relationships and impacting the world.

Essentials of Public Speaking, 5th edition

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:22:55 PDT

Packed with sample speeches illustrating what to do, as well as plenty of examples detailing what not to do this value-priced public speaking text equips you with the essential skills and theories needed to become an effective public speaker. ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING delivers abundant practical advice and also offers intriguing discussions on the role of ethics in public speaking as well as up-to-date coverage on effectively using technology in speech development and delivery. A strong emphasis on visual aids includes an insightful, four-color insert detailing how to get the most from your presentation materials.

This edition features extended emphasis on critical thinking skills and student activities, as well as practical application of persuasive speaking theory. With ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING, 5e you also have the option of including a wealth of learning resources like Speech Builder Express 3.0 speech-outlining software, InfoTrac College Edition, sample outlines, and more. It is an invaluable resource at a value price.

A Word a Day (Grade 4)

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:17:09 PDT

Help students learn 144 new words with the focused daily practice in A Word a Day, Grade 4. Activities such as indentifying attributes, making personal connections, and completing graphic organizers give students multiple exposures to the words, helping them develop the vocabulary they need to be successful on assessments and in the classroom.

Research shows that strong vocabulary and word knowledge is directly linked to academic accomplishment. Make surestudents develop the rich vocabulary that's essential to successful reading comprehension and academic achievement with A Word a Day. Each book in this newly revised series covers 144 words in 36 engaging weekly units. And with new features, such as an oral review and a written assessment for each week, it's easier than ever to help students develop the vocabulary they need.

A Word a Day

- contains 144 daily lessons that easily integrate into any classroom. The structured 10 to 15-minute activities introduce words in a flexible format that can be used for morning warm-ups or to keep students engaged during transition times.

- includes new additions that help reinforce vocabulary. New weekly oral reviews and written assessments ask students to apply their new words through group discussions, questions in test format, and an open-ended writing prompt.

- uses multiple approaches to teach vocabulary. Oral activities provide multiple opportunities to develop word meaning indentifying features that are and are not attributes of the words, making personal connections to the words, and using the words in context while completing several types of exercises. By using and thinking about words in multiple ways, students build a deeper understanding of word meaning that goes beyond surface-level memorization.

- serves as a valuable test-prep tool. Vocabulary development enhances critical thinking, promotes comprehension of new concepts, and is the most important factor in reading comprehension, all of which are skills students need to perform successfully on assessments.

- is correlated to state standards.