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A classic historical excursion through the English language.

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Renowned historian, and author of A Short History of Byzantium, John Julius Norwich''s classic history of VeniceA History of Venice tells the story of this most remarkable of cities from its founding in the fifth century, through its unrivalled status for over a thousand years as one of the world''s busiest and most powerful city states, until its fall at the hands of Napoleon in 1797. Rich in fascinating historical detail, populated by extraordinary characters and packed with a wealth of incident and intrigue, this is a brilliant testament to a great city - and a great and gripping read.''Norwich has loved and understood Venice as well as any other Englishman has ever done'' Sunday Times''Will become the standard English work of Venetian history'' Financial Times''The standard Venetian history in English'' The Times''Norwich has the gift of historical perspective, as well as clarity and wit. Few can tell a good story better than he'' SpectatorJohn Julius Norwich was born in 1929. He was educated at Upper Canada College, Toronto, at Eton, at the University of Strasbourg and, after a spell of National Service in the Navy, at New College, Oxford, where he took a degree in French and Russian. In 1952 he joined the Foreign Service, where he remained for twelve years, serving at the embassies in Belgrade and Beirut. In 1964 he resigned from the service to write. He is the author of histories of Norman Sicily, the Republic of Venice and the Byzantine Empire. He has written and presented some thirty historical documentaries on television, and is a regular lecturer on Venice and numerous other subjects.

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Since its first publication to mark the bicentenary of the French Revolution in 1989, this Oxford History has established itself as the Revolution''s most authoritative and comprehensive one-volume history in English, and has recently been translated into Chinese. Running from the accession of Louis XVI in 1774, it traces the history of France through revolution, terror, and counter-revolution to the final triumph of Napoleon in 1802. It also analyses the impact of events in France upon the rest of Europe and the world beyond. The study shows how a movement which began with optimism and general enthusiasm soon became a tragedy, not only for the ruling orders, but also for the millions of ordinary people whose lives were disrupted by religious upheaval, economic chaos, and civil and international war.Now in its third edition, this volume has been fully updated in the light of current research, and includes an appendix surveying the past and present historiography of the revolutionary period.

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Owen Barfield (1898-1997), básník, sémiotik a epistemolog, se v této knize obírá evolucí člověka v posledních třech tisíciletích: jak se proměňovala jeho participace na projevech přírody, jak se vyvíjela spiritualita, vědomí, racionalita, odpovědnost ke světu. Svůj výklad podporuje doklady z antropologie, archeologie, výklady svatých i profánních textů, a hlavně vždy a znovu fundovanými vhledy do jazyka a jeho proměn. Přítel a dlouholetý spolupracovník J. R. R. Tolkiena a S. C. Lewise: spolu odkrývali prahnutí lidské bytosti a lidských společenství po významu světa, který se skrze jazyk dává prostřednictvím mýtů, křesťanství a jiných náboženství, vědy a humanitních nauk. Barfield líčí svůj pohled na evoluci, na rozpoznávání jevů kolem nás, na procesy, které dovolují přisuzovat světu význam. Smyslové vjemy a jejich zpracování samozřejmě - ale ještě větší podíl mají paměť jedince i kultury, tradice, a jazykové dědictví. V těchto proměnlivých kulisách se nám svět nějak dává, pokaždé jinak. Kniha se soustřeďuje na dvě zásadní témata. V první řadě jde o to, jak se postavit k těm stránkám světa, které se z principu nemohou člověku nikdy jevit - zejména jde o mikrosvět a tu část minulosti, kdy člověk ještě nebyl. Ještě důležitějším tématem je však výzva pro současnost: autor načrtává nový druh participace na světě poté, co byla stará smlouva s přírodou postupně rušena.

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Jen stěží lze najít českého čtenáře, který by neznal Pána prstenů nebo Letopisy Narnie. Jméno Owena Barfielda, bez něhož by tato díla pravděpodobně nebyla nikdy vznikla, je však v českém prostředí téměř neznámé. Přitom to byl právě Barfield, kdo rozhodující měrou přispěl ke zformování volného filosoficko-literárního sdružení Inklings, k němuž od počátku náležel jeho celoživotní přítel C. S. Lewis a později též J. R. R. Tolkien. Právě Barfieldova pohádka Stříbrná trubka přivedla Tolkiena k tomu, aby se pokusil psát příběhy pro děti, a Básnická řeč ho vyzbrojila pohledem, který mu pomohl oslovit novou mýtotvorbou celý svět. C. S. Lewis označil Barfielda za nejlepšího a nejmoudřejšího ze svých neoficiálních učitelů a své Letopisy Narnie věnoval Barfieldově dceři Lucy, která ho inspirovala k postavě hlavní hrdinky.V Básnické řeči dostává český čtenář do ruky knihu, jež zahájila epochu nové literární fantazie, epochu nového hledání celistvosti, která by obsáhla vědu i víru, zachytila věcnou dovednost i uměleckou tvorbu, nasytila rozum i srdce. Slova Howarda Nemerova, nositele Pulitzerovy ceny za poezii a několika dalších prestižních literárních ocenění, který označuje Básnickou řeč za "posvátnou knihu" své básnické generace, nejsou nadsazená. "Máme dost zajímavých autorů, ale Owen Barfield se nespokojuje s tím, že je zajímavý," říká Saul Bellow, nositel Nobelovy ceny za literaturu: "Jeho předsevzetím je pomoci nám na svobodu."

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Published in collaboration with the National Churches Trust, this fascinating book is a sumptuous and authoritative photographic history of churches in England, as told through the objects inside them.Arranged chronologically from the Roman era to the present day, it covers a huge range of church objects including ornate fonts, beautiful stained glass windows, carved bench ends and rood screens, precious silverware and even church organs, and each piece has a fascinating story to tell. Within these pages, you''ll discover:• The Hinton St Mary mosaic in Dorset, created in the early 4th century AD and showing the first depiction of Jesus Christ in Britain.• The full Norman repertoire of abstract geometrical forms displayed in the Tower Arch, St John’s Church, Northampton.• The Becket pilgrims represented in glowing medieval stained glass in Canterbury Cathedral.• Exquisitely carved misericords showing scenes from spiritual life through the year in Ripple church, Worcestershire.• Destruction and survival through the Dissolution of the Monasteries at Croyland, Lincolnshire.• Works of art in glass by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones in Brampton, Cumbria.• Dame Elizabeth Frink’s intimate ''Walking Madonna'' statue outside Salisbury Cathedral.With all of this and many other glorious treasures of England’s Christian history, it’s the perfect book for architecture enthusiasts, countryside explorers, dedicated churchgoers and anyone interested in the ongoing story of English churches.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2019 - BEST BOOK WITH FACTS SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2019. LONGLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2020 Did you know that without the 'lead' in your pencil, there would be no life on Earth? Just about everything in the universe is made from only 92 elements - and from aluminium to zinc, many of them are hiding in your very own home! Packed with Lauren Humphrey's quirky illustrations and written by the multi-talented Mike Barfield, this unique introduction to the elements in the periodic table will excite all young readers as they help Sherlock Ohms solve the mystery of how absolutely everything came to exist!

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2019 - BEST BOOK WITH FACTSSHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE''S BOOK PRIZE 2019.LONGLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2020Did you know that without the ''lead'' in your pencil, there would be no life on Earth? Just about everything in the universe is made from only 92 elements - and from aluminium to zinc, many of them are hiding in your very own home!Packed with Lauren Humphrey''s quirky illustrations and written by the multi-talented Mike Barfield, this unique introduction to the elements in the periodic table will excite all young readers as they help Sherlock Ohms solve the mystery of how absolutely everything came to exist!

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Kniha - 64 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - 64 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá A sticker book version of the classic Usborne First Thousand Words in English, with over 500 colourful stickers which give learning an interactive element. Each sticker shows a picture with a word or phrase for children to hunt for and place on the correct scene. Provides a treasury of learning opportunities, from early reading and word recognition to spelling and dictionary use.

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Iphigenia in Splott is a one-woman play, first seen in 2015, loosely adapted from the ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides'' Iphigenia in Aulis. The title character, Iphigenia (or "Effie"), finds escape from the harsh reality of her life in drink, drugs and one-night stands. The ancient Greek play is re-told against the backdrop of a crumbling welfare state and reveals the impact of austerity and social injustice on those who have little to lose.The play has enjoyed international acclaim, having been performed in Cardiff (Sherman Cymru ), London (Lyric Hammersmith & National Theatre), Berlin (Schaubühne) and in New York (59E59 Theatres). In the UK, it won Best New Play at the UK Theatre Awards, 2015. This Student Edition of Gary Owen''s critically celebrated play includes a commentary by Lucy Jackson, which considers:* The rules of Greek drama and how they inform this play;* Its basis in the Greek myth of Iphigenia and the Euripidean play Iphigenia at Aulis;* The context that unites a 21st-century audience with an audience in ancient Greece;* Modern and ancient notions of tragedy;* Owen''s use of poetic verse compared with that used in ancient drama;* Various modern interpretations of the Iphigenia myth in theatre and literature; * Owen''s representation of marginalised voices in the play and his portrait of working-class lives;* The notion of female sacrifice * Key productions of the play to date and notable staging choicesNotes to the play are included at the back of the edition to help students de-code some of the play''s references.

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The classic Usborne word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. One hundred everyday words are illustrated within busy scenes and with labelled pictures, to help children learn key English vocabulary. Don't forget to look out for the Usborne Little Yellow Duck on every page!

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Did you know that bubblewrap started life as a new type of wallpaper that didn't catch on?! Or that Lonnie Johnson invented the Nerf Super Soaker while working on a NASA mission to Saturn?Blue Peter Award-winner Mike Barfield tells the fascinating true stories behind an amazing range of inventions and innovations. From bubblewrap to the barcode, from pizza to post-its, from trainers to the teddy bear! The story of each invention is told in a lively comic-strip format, and we meet the colourful cast of characters involved in these light-bulb moments which changed the world in big or tiny ways. An irresistible way into science and technology with a dash of history, from the brilliant Mike Barfield, author of A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You which won the 2021 Blue Peter Award for a Book With Facts.

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"This history will endure; not only because Sir Winston has written it, but also because of its own inherent virtues — its narrative power, its fine judgment of war and politics, of soldiers and statesmen, and even more because it reflects a tradition of what Englishmen in the hey-day of their empire thought and felt about their country''s past." The Daily Telegraph Spanning four volumes and many centuries of history, from Caesar’s invasion of Britain to the start of World War I, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples stands as one of Winston Churchill’s most magnificent literary works. Begun during Churchill’s ‘wilderness years’ when he was out of government, first published in 1956 after his leadership through the darkest days of World War II had cemented his place in history and completed when Churchill was in his 80s, it remains to this day a compelling and vivid history. In The Age of Revolution – the third volume of Churchill’s history – Churchill charts the rise of Great Britain as a world power and the long rivalry with France, the shadow of the French Revolution, the rise of Napoleon and his defeat at Waterloo. The volume also covers the rise of the American colonies, their triumphant overthrow of British rule in the War of Independence and the first great generation of American leaders: Washington, Adams and Jefferson.

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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of English.Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in English for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you and give you a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you?* Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary* Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently* Realistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability* Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way* Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding* Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners will take your grasp of English to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including:* A glossary for bolded words in each text* A bilingual word list* Full plot summary* Comprehension questions after each chapter.As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning English, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.

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All the skill-building English language practice you need to master ESL—with seven books in one value-packed volume—plus support from the McGraw Hill Language Lab appThe most effective way to learn any new language is to practice, practice, and practice. No other workbooks put as much emphasis on this as the Practice Makes Perfect series—and in Practice Makes Perfect: Complete English All-in-One for ESL Learners, you get seven skill-building titles to help you build a solid foundation of verbs, vocabulary, grammar and conversational skills—all in one value-packed workbook.This one-stop resource includes thorough explanations that are reinforced by hundreds of hands-on practice exercises to help you build the skills needed to communicate in English with confidence. A comprehensive index makes it easy to reference all grammar explanations throughout the book, making this an ideal resource for both beginning and advanced beginning levels. This Premium edition also includes extensive support through McGraw Hill''s unique Language Learning app, allowing you to stream audio recordings for audio conversations and take advantage of the helpful "record yourself" feature.Designed specifically for the beginning ESL student (as opposed to general grammar students)Value-packed volume contains core content from seven titles: English Grammar for ESL Learners; Intermediate English Grammar for ESL Learners; English Verbs; English Verb Tenses Up Close; English Pronouns and Prepositions; English Sentence Builder; and English ConversationIntegrated approach allows you to study and develop your language skills at your own level and paceThis premium second edition is supported by the McGraw Hill Language Lab app, with streaming audio recordings for 12 conversations and a helpful "record yourself" feature.

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Fully updated to reflect changes in teacher education and the curriculum, the Fifth Edition of Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School explores the background to debates about teaching the subject, alongside tasks, teaching ideas and further reading to expand upon issues and ideas raised in the book.Including chapters on planning, changes to the assessment system, language teaching, and cross-curricular aspects of secondary teaching, this new edition features:changes in policy and practice, including the most recent GCSE reforms;a new chapter on ''Media literacy in English'';a consideration of modern digital technology and how it underpins good practice in all areas of English teaching and learning; andcross-referencing to guidance on assessment and well-being and resilience in the core text Learning to Teach in the Secondary School.A key text for all student teachers, Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School combines theory and practice to present a comprehensive introduction to the opportunities and challenges of teaching English in the secondary school.

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This classic title, containing a thousand things to spot in busy scenes, has been revised and updated for the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Three generations of children have built their basic vocabulary with this entertaining and fun book.

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Get to grips with the essential topics in chemistry today through 100 key ideas, each explained clearly in just 100 words.Created as part of a series in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of chemistry, such as gas laws, fusion, ionic bonding, DNA and the pH scale, and explains each topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your knowledge on the fundamentals of how the world works, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment of the core areas of chemistry – as explored in The Science Museum.The essential facts about chemistry, at your fingertips:Real-world examples deftly explain key scientific ideas, covering areas such as noble gases, catalysts, biochemistry and electrolysis in an accessible and exciting way.Perfect as a refresher for chemistry students as well as adult science enthusiasts who want to learn about this exciting field but don’t know where to start.Presented in a beautifully designed package, this is an excellent gift for science lovers and a must-own for enthusiastic students.Chemistry: 100 Ideas in 100 Words will satisfy your scientific curiosity, helping you to understand the biggest chemistry concepts in concise, 100-word summaries.

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The latest addition to the Macmillan Business Skills series, Networking in English is for anyone who finds it hard to find the right words when communicating informally in the workplace. Popis:Description: The latest addition to the Macmillan Business Skills series, Networking in English is for anyone who finds it hard to find the right words when communicating informally in the workplace. It is a practical, engaging and easyto-use book that will build confidence in a difficult area. Networking in English focuses on the factors that make a good socialiser/communicator: using appropriate functional expressions in common social situations; having effective conversations which build rapport and mutual understanding; considering social etiquette and being sensitive when communicating with different cultures. The authors have considerable experience of teaching communication skills and cultural awareness, and are therefore perfectly placed to guide students in the art of networking in a language which is not their own. Suitable for the classroom or for self-study.Key features* All language is contextualised by the six characters that appear throughout the book and provide a range of voices and personality types* Speakers are both native and non-native to familiarise students with the global corporate market* Cultural and networking tips provide extra support and background information* A student 'Needs Analysis' at the beginning of the book allows the course to be used in a tailor-made fashion* 'My Social Planner' area enables students to personalise the material and store the phrases most relevant to them

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This engaging and delightfully illustrated word book helps children boost their vocabulary and develop their speaking skills. A thousand really useful everyday words, carefully matched with detailed and amusing pictures, provide lots to spot and talk about. There are also QR codes to scan so you can listen to all the words.

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Engage, support and develop confident historians This Student Book covers the key knowledge for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Option 13 Migrants in Britain, c800-present and Notting Hill c.1948-1970. Written by an experienced author team (Rosemary Rees, Tony Warner, Joshua Garry and series editor Angela Leonard), with a wealth of experience and knowledge, together, they bring this fascinating journey through British history to life. Key features for students include: clear and accessible language to appeal to students of all abilities a wealth of contemporary images and sources differentiated activities and checkpoint activities recap pages to help with consolidating and retaining knowledge a Preparing for the exam section, with exam advice and annotated sample answers an Extend your knowledge section for students wishing to conduct further research into this topic. The student book also incorporates tried and tested teaching approaches: Thinking Historically activities throughout tackle some of the key misconceptions that can hold student thinking back. Writing Historically spreads, based on the Grammar for Writing approach used by many English departments, explain how students can improve their writing, making their answers more sophisticated, clear and concise. About the series editor: Angela Leonard taught history in secondary schools for over 20 years and was also a teacher trainer at the University of London Institute of Education for over a decade. She has extensive experience as a senior GCSE examiner and as an author and series editor of history textbooks. About the authors: Rosemary Rees taught history in primary and secondary schools for many years and has been involved in teacher training at St Martin''s College, Lancaster as well as teaching for the Open University. She has worked as a GCSE external assessor and has extensive experience as a senior examiner at GCSE and GCE levels. She has authored and series edited numerous history books for KS3, GCSE and GCE. Tony Warner is the founder of Black History Walks which leads tours in areas across London, including Notting Hill. The walks are designed to uncover the 3500 years of black history in London. He spent several years running workshops on institutional racism and has created community partnerships with, and lectured at, The Imperial War Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Museum of Docklands and British Film Institute. He is currently Activist in Residence and Honorary Research Fellow at UCL''s Sarah Parker Remond Centre. Joshua Garry, Joshua is a Deputy Head of History at a school in London with a passion for creating a more diverse and inclusive history curriculum. “I think first and foremost you want your history curriculum to represent the experiences of the people inside the classroom or the people inside Britain. I always like to start in my classroom first. What does my classroom look like? I want my students to be able to connect with those stories. To see where they fit in.” – Joshua Garry

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Help your students develop the skills and understanding to succeed in IGCSE® Literature in English. The Student Book provides an ideal companion to the Cambridge IGCSE® and IGCSE® (9–1) course for first examination in 2020, giving students the tools they need to tackle their own set texts in depth and tackle examinations with confidence.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel & Subject: IGCSE Literature in English (0475), IGCSE (9–1) Literature in English (0992)First teaching: September 2018 First examination: June 2020This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.Build the fundamental skills and understanding: The first part of the book introduces the essential skills, concepts and terminology. The second part of the book shows students how to apply these skills to poetry, prose and drama.Help all students make good progress. Chapters move from teaching the underlying skills and concepts to asking students to apply them in passage-based, discursive and unseen tasks. Regular ‘Check your progress’ features help your classes to measure their progress, while annotated responses show them how to improve.Support all learners with clear differentiation. Introductory chapters build learners’ confidence, the main chapters offer greater depth, while extension lessons help all students reach their full potential.Practical for the classroom: the book is clearly organised into lessons and packed with activity. Each two- or four-page section in our Student Book is supported by a double-page lesson plan in the Teacher Guide.Engage students with rich, varied, text extracts from a variety of periods and cultures. Texts representing the different genres in the syllabus allow students to compare writers’ choices and their effects.Flexible for teachers: the clear book structure and lesson headings allow teachers to dip in to find lessons to build into their own schemes of work.

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An original study of empire creation and its consequences, from ancient through early modern timesThe world’s first great empires established by the ancient Persians, Chinese, and Romans are well known, but not the empires that emerged on their margins in response to them over the course of 2,500 years. These counterempires or shadow empires, which changed the course of history, include the imperial nomad confederacies that arose in Mongolia and extorted resources from China rather than attempting to conquer it, as well as maritime empires such as ancient Athens that controlled trade without seeking territorial hegemony. In Shadow Empires, Thomas Barfield identifies six kinds of counterempire and explores their rise, politics, economics, and longevity. What all these counterempires had in common was their interactions with existing empires that created the conditions for their development. When highly successful, these counterempires left the shadows to become the world’s largest empires—for example, those of the medieval Muslim Arabs and of the Mongol heirs of Chinggis Khan. Three former shadow empires—Manchu Qing China, Tsarist Russia, and British India—made this transformation in the late eighteenth century and came to rule most of Eurasia. However, the DNA of their origins endured in their unique ruling strategies. Indeed, world powers still use these strategies today, long after their roots in shadow empires have been forgotten. Looking afresh at the histories of important types of empires that are often ignored, Shadow Empires provides an original account of empire formation from the ancient world to the early modern period.

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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in English for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when listening.What does this book give you?* Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making learning fun, while you gain a wide range of new vocabulary* Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently* Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability* Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying listening in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'* Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free wayCarefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories will entertain you, while at the same time allowing you to benefit from an improved range of vocabulary and a better grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in English for Beginners will make learning English easy and enjoyable.

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Explore the failures, mistakes and missed opportunities that shaped history in this new entry in the bestselling series.From the botched attempt to create a life-extending elixir that produced gunpowder, to the unsuccessful stint in medical school which led to a career in naturalism for Charles Darwin, to the missile detection system malfunction that almost sparked a nuclear war, the course of human history has so often been shaped by failures of all magnitudes.In fifty bite-sized chapters spanning thousands of years, A Short History of the World in 50 Failures details how the world as we know it has been defined by plans gone awry, opportunities not seized upon and schemes that were always fated to end in catastrophe.Whether it’s the pharaoh Akhenaten’s misplaced attempt to found a new religion or Napoleon’s doomed invasion of Russia, discover a fascinating collection of outsized tales and historical snafus that created the world as we know it today.Also available:A Short History of the World in 50 Places (9781789291971)A Short History of the World in 50 Animals (9781789292954)A Short History of the World in 50 Books (9781789294088)A Short History of the World in 50 Lies (9781789294606)

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Drawing on over 60 years'' combined experience of history teaching and history curriculum leadership, Carr, Hibbert, Priggs and Richards explore ways to make history memorable, engage students in historical thinking and secure excellent outcomes for all. Their perspective is grounded in history''s disciplinary distinctiveness and a vision for its purpose in students'' education. The authors of Secondary History in Action articulate practical approaches to history curriculum design, ways to teach disciplinary history in the classroom and methods to assess students'' knowledge and understanding. They draw together recent research and established traditions in history teaching discourse in a coherent summary that will be helpful to trainee and beginning teachers, non-specialist teachers of history, subject leaders and senior leaders line-managing history departments.

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This new edition of an established text provides a succinct and up-to-date historical overview of the story of English literature. Focusing on how writing both reflects and challenges the periods in which it is produced, John Peck and Martin Coyle combine close readings of key texts with recent critical thinking on the interaction of literary works and culture. Providing a lively introductory guide to English literature from Beowulf to the present day, the authors write in their characteristically lucid and accessible style.A true masterpiece of clarity and compression, this is essential reading for undergraduate students coming across the vast areas of English literature for the first time and looking for a way of making critical sense of the texts being studied. In addition, the concise nature and narrative structure of this book makes it excellent reading for general readers.New to this Edition:- Revised chapter on twentieth century literature- Complete new chapter on twenty-first century literature- Updated Chronology and Further Reading section

Objev podobné jako A Brief History of English Literature - John Peck, Martin Coyle

This practical guide introduces students to the language and other skills needed to deliver a presentation in English. Concise and accessible, the guide will be particularly helpful to learners of English.The book:covers different types of presentations, including group and online presentations, common structures of presentations, presentation tools, and the main message that each presentation should haveintroduces the language skills necessary for presentations: useful English words, phrases, and sentences to use in the various parts of presentations, and how oneÂ’s pronunciation can become clearer to an international audienceexplains how to control voice and vocal tract usage and how to effectively use the body as a communicatordiscusses how to communicate with the audience, including how to handle questions, and explores different types of audiencesincludes culturally diverse examples, case studies, and exercisesAccompanied by online support material with recordings, the book is an essential guide to delivering a successful presentation in English.

Objev podobné jako Presenting in English - Dick Smakman

Taking the ten biggest lies from history and looking at the people who propagated them, social commentator and expert historian Otto English shows how our past has been bent and broken, used and abused over time to fit the ends of some of the world's most powerful people.

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_______________''A passionate love letter to language and to Italy ... a bold and quirkily engaging self-portrait'' - Lee Langley, Spectator''A writer of uncommon elegance and poise'' - New York Times''A fascinating account of her linguistic exile'' - Erica Wagner, Harper’s Bazaar_______________In Other Words is a revelation. It is at heart a love story of a long and sometimes difficult courtship, and a passion that verges on obsession: that of a writer for another language. For Jhumpa Lahiri, that love was for Italian, which first captivated and capsized her during a trip to Florence after college. Although Lahiri studied Italian for many years afterwards, true mastery had always eluded her.Seeking full immersion, she decided to move to Rome with her family, for ‘a trial by fire, a sort of baptism’ into a new language and world. There, she began to read and to write – initially in her journal – solely in Italian. In Other Words, an autobiographical work written in Italian, investigates the process of learning to express oneself in another language, and describes the journey of a writer seeking a new voice.Presented in a dual-language format, this is a wholly original book about exile, linguistic and otherwise, written with an intensity and clarity not seen since Vladimir Nabokov: a startling act of self-reflection and a provocative exploration of belonging and reinvention.

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Explore the failures, mistakes and missed opportunities that shaped history in this new entry in the bestselling series.From the botched attempt to create a life-extending elixir that produced gunpowder, to the unsuccessful stint in medical school which led to a career in naturalism for Charles Darwin, to the missile detection system malfunction that almost sparked a nuclear war, the course of human history has so often been shaped by failures of all magnitudes.In fifty bite-sized chapters spanning thousands of years, A Short History of the World in 50 Failures details how the world as we know it has been defined by plans gone awry, opportunities not seized upon and schemes that were always fated to end in catastrophe.Whether it’s the pharaoh Akhenaten’s misplaced attempt to found a new religion or Napoleon’s doomed invasion of Russia, discover a fascinating collection of outsized tales and historical snafus that created the world as we know it today.Also available:A Short History of the World in 50 Places (9781789291971)A Short History of the World in 50 Animals (9781789292954)A Short History of the World in 50 Books (9781789294088)A Short History of the World in 50 Lies (9781789294606)

Objev podobné jako A Short History of the World in 50 Failures - Ben Gazur

Kniha - autor Jhumpa Lahiri, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná In Other Words is at heart a love story: that of a writer for another language. For Jhumpa Lahiri, that love was for Italian, which captivated and capsized her during a trip to Florence after college. In 2012 she decided to move to Rome with her family, for 'a trial by fire, a sort of baptism' into a new language and world. Presented in a dual-language format, In Other Words is a book about exile, linguistic and otherwise, written with an intensity and clarity not seen since Nabokov. It is a surprising, powerful and eloquent book.

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Teaching LGBTQ+ History: Practical Strategies and Voices of Experience offers insights, concrete strategies, and lesson plans for teaching LGBTQ+ history in high schools. With essays from educators, historians, and activists, it speaks to the power and significance of LGBTQ+-inclusive curriculum and its greater necessity at a time when the LGBTQ+ community is both more visible and increasingly targeted.Across the US, challenges exist that prevent teaching LGBTQ+ history, including curriculum censorship laws prohibiting discussion of the LGBTQ+ community in schools. However, there are also grassroots movements in the US that are generating quality LGBTQ+ history curriculum and implementing them in secondary schools. This book shows how integrating LGBTQ+ content offers myriad benefits for all students, including making history more relevant and representative, and reversing years of silence and erasure in the sources, topics, and narratives that students encounter throughout their education.Combining insights from changemakers with practical strategies and lesson plans for teaching LGBTQ+ history, this book will equip educators with the rationale and resources they need to effectively integrate this history into the curriculum. It will also be highly valuable for pre-service teachers, particularly within Social Studies Education and Social Justice Education.

Objev podobné jako Teaching LGBTQ+ History in High Schools - Robert Cohen, Stacie Brensilver Berman

Used wherever the English Language is spoken or taught and now re-designed and beautifully illustrated to make it bright, appealing, attractive and motivating.This illustrated edition retains the structure and approach of the original bestseller but has been produced to ensure that all the terms and information are up to date and reflect the international readership of the book. It is invaluable in class and as a reference book, both to native English speakers and to students of English as an additional language. - Covers vocabulary, spelling, syntax, idiom and correct usage- Provides background information- Includes a wide-range of exercises to test knowledge and skillsThe New Illustrated First Aid in English is accompanied by an answer book which gives answers to all the exercises and tests.

Objev podobné jako The Illustrated First Aid in English - Angus Maciver

A touching story of loss and remembrance from Lisa Thompson, the award-winning author of The Goldfish Boy and The Light Jar.Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award 2020A crumbling stone soldier sits on a bench in the park. Only Owen understands how important he is.At home, Owen and his mum are struggling and there''s nobody he can talk to. Hidden away in the park, Owen feels free to be himself. When the war-weary soldier is listening, his worries slip away.But nobody else cares about the soldier, and the town council want to tear him down. Owen''s the only one who can save him but can he find the courage to speak up before it''s too late?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Physics: 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips, satisfying your scientific curiosity and helping you to understand the biggest concepts in physics in concise, 100-word summaries. One of the first titles in a cutting-edge new series created in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of physics - such as gravitational fields, momentum, general relativity and quantum uncertainty - and explains each topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your memory of the fundamentals of physics, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment to the core areas of physics explored in The Science Museum.

Objev podobné jako The Science Museum Physics 100 Ideas in 100 Words - David Sang

''Sometimes a book comes along and it feels dusted with magic - Love, Unscripted is one of those books'' Josie Silver ''A complete delight'' Holly Bourne Love, Unscripted follows film projectionist Nick as he tries to understand the difference between love on the big screen and love in real life. Owen Nicholls is perfect for fans of romcoms, David Nicholls and Nick Hornby.For film projectionist Nick, love should mirror what he sees on the big screen. And when he falls for Ellie on the eve of the 2008 presidential election, it finally does.For four blissful years, Nick loved Ellie as much as he loved his job splicing film reels together in the local cinema. Life seemed... picture-perfect.But now it''s 2012, Ellie has moved out and Nick''s trying to figure out where it all went wrong.With Ellie gone and his life far from the happy ending he imagined, Nick wonders if their romance could ever again be as perfect as the night they met.Can love really be as it is in the movies?**Owen Nicholls'' new novel PERFECT TIMING is available to pre-order now!**Readers love Owen Nicholls . . .''An unmissable, multi-layered read'' Woman & Home''A fun, entertaining story with bags of heart - the book equivalent of a classic rom-com'' CultureFly''A nostalgic read for fans of Nick Hornby and David Nicholls . . . [a] smart funny novel'' Heat ''A refreshing take on the typical boy-meets-girl romance . . . an unmissable read'' Woman''s Weekly''Cute romcom full of cinematic references'' The Sun (Fabulous Magazine) ''A gorgeous romcom filled with movie references and Obama-era nostalgia'' Kate Davies, author of In At The Deep End''An astutely observed romantic comedy that had me shaking with laughter and sniffing away tears. Pure pleasure.'' Empire Magazine''Smartly observed romcom . . . bursting with some very cute cultural references'' Sunday Mirror''The perfect read for film enthusiasts'' Woman Magazine''Charming read'' Woman''s Way''Nicholls shows a lovely lightness of touch in this enjoyable debut'' iPaper''This is one of the best books I have ever read. If When Harry Met Sally and High Fidelity had a book baby, this would be it'' Emma Cooper, author of The Songs of Us''High Fidelity for the multiplex generation. Owen Nicholls makes it look easy but it''s a smart and funny book, laced with wisdom. A lovely, warm, engaging read.'' Richard Lumsden, author of The Six Loves of Billy Binns ''A properly funny, clever, bittersweet romcom'' Richard Roper, author of Something to Live For''One of the most realistic love stories I have read'' Michelle Elman, author of Am I Ugly?''A delightfully sweet, funny, and heartbreaking ode to love stories, both onscreen and off.'' Kirkus, starred review

Objev podobné jako Love, Unscripted - Owen Nicholls

Maths 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips, satisfying your mathematical curiosity and helping you to understand the biggest concepts in maths in concise, 100-word summaries. One of the first titles in a cutting-edge new series created in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of maths - such as prime numbers, algebra, probability, algorithms and pure maths - and explains each topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your memory of the fundamentals of maths, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment to the core areas of maths you can discover in The Science Museum.

Objev podobné jako The Science Museum Maths 100 Ideas in 100 Words - Katie Steckles, Ben Sparks, Sam Hartburn

For anyone who wants to become a more effective writer, a more perceptive reader, and a more precise thinker, an understanding of English sentence structure is indispensable. This book shows you how to begin. Using clear and engaging examples from English, it introduces the basic concepts of syntactic structure to readers with no background in linguistics. Starting with simple, familiar phrases, and progressing to more complex sentences, it builds on what we already intuitively know, to provide a step-by-step account of why we understand these examples as we do. It then shows how that understanding can be applied to writing, helping us to avoid some of the common hallmarks of ''bad writing'', such as ambiguity, redundancy, and vagueness. A unique and valuable resource, this book will enrich your understanding of English in ways that will make you a more effective user of the language. Publisher''s note: The e-book edition of this title, like the print editions, contains color. For those e-reader devices and applications that cannot display color, the color material is available in pdf format as an online resource: www.cambridge.org/Freidin

Objev podobné jako Adventures in English Syntax - Robert Freidin

An essential vocabulary builder for young children, with around a thousand everyday words and pictures, arranged thematically. There are lots of things to spot and talk about in this large format board book, that is perfect for poring over together. With characterful and slightly nostalgic illustrations by Kate Hindley.

Objev podobné jako Big Book of English Words - Mairi Mackinnon, Wood Hannah

The first steps in learning a new language are made easy and fun in this exciting word-and-picture book. Introducing more than 1000 French words, all of them illustrated with lively drawings by Susie Lacome. Words and images are arranged by topic, such as the bedroom, the garden, food, shapes and clothes, and will immediately capture the interest of young readers. Simple questions in English and French allow beginners to explore the language further. ,

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The first steps in learning a new language are made easy and fun in this engaging picture-and-word book. Containing more than 1000 Italian words, all of them illustrated with lively drawings by Susie Lacome. Words and images are arranged by subject, such as the bedroom, the garden, food, shapes and clothes, and will immediately capture the interest of young readers. Simple questions in English and Italian allow beginners to explore the language further. ,

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Black Philadelphians have shaped Philadelphia history since colonial times. In Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape, Amy Cohen recounts notable aspects of the Black experience in Philadelphia from the late 1600s to the 1960s and how this history is marked in the contemporary city. She charts Charles Blockson’s efforts to commemorate the Pennsylvania slave trade with a historical marker and highlights Richard Allen, who founded Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church. Cohen also describes the path to erecting a statue of civil rights activist Octavius Catto at Philadelphia’s City Hall and profiles international celebrities Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson who are honored in the city. At the end of each chapter, she includes suggestions to continue readers’ exploration of this important cultural heritage. Showing how increased attention to the role of African Americans in local and national history has resulted in numerous, sometimes controversial, alterations to the landscape, Cohen guides readers to Black history’s significance and its connections with today’s spotlight on racial justice.

Objev podobné jako Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape - Amy Jane Cohen

The first steps in learning a new language are made easy and fun in this exciting word-and-picture book. Introducing more than 1000 Spanish words, all of them illustrated with lively drawings by Susie Lacome. Words and images are arranged by topic, such as the bedroom, the garden, food, shapes and clothes, and will immediately capture the interest of young readers. Simple questions in English and Spanish allow beginners to explore the language further. ,

Objev podobné jako 1000 First Words in Spanish - Sam Budds

A Course in English Language Teaching Third edition covers the core principles of teaching English from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Each chapter includes an introductory overview of the topics covered, a discussion of underlying issues and controversies, with suggestions on how these may be resolved, and a range of practical features to help teachers reflect upon and apply the learning. The book takes into account the specific needs of learners of different ages, levels and backgrounds, supporting teachers to work in a wide range of contexts. The third edition has been extensively re-written to reflect research and thinking in the field, as well as technological developments. It includes an additional chapter on digital technology and online teaching.

Objev podobné jako A Course in English Language Teaching - Penny Ur

Essential study guides for the future linguist. Language and Gender is an introduction to the English language as a vital, dynamic force in understanding gender. It is suitable for students at advanced level and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it looks at the way English has adapted – through words, meanings and grammar – to represent different views and beliefs about gender. Using short activities to help explain analysis methods, this book guides students through major modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.

Objev podobné jako Cambridge Topics in English Language Language and Gender - Felicity Titjen

Discovered on the northwest shore of the Dead Sea in the decade after the Second World War, the Dead Sea Scrolls are a historical and religious record of immense significance, altering our understanding of Jewish and early Christian history.The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English is translated and edited with an introduction and notes by Geza Vermes in Penguin Classics.'He will heal the wounded and revive the dead and bring good news to the poor'The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Judaean desert between 1947 and 1956 was one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time. These extraordinary manuscripts appear to have been hidden in the caves at Qumran by the Essenes, a Jewish sect in existence before and during the time of Jesus. Written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, the scrolls have transformed our understanding of the Hebrew Bible, early Judaism and the origins of Christianity. This acclaimed translation by Geza Vermes, the world's leading Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, has established itself as the classic version of these texts. This revised seventh edition contains a new foreword, amendments and a fully updated bibliography. Geza Vermes (b.1924) was born in Hungary. He studied in Budapest and Louvain. He was the first Professor of Jewish Studies at Oxford. His other books published by Penguin are The Changing Faces of Jesus and The Authentic Gospel of Jesus.

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This book can inspire every pupil to succeed in History at Key Stage 3. "History in Progress" features clearly differentiated tasks that are designed to support and encourage well-structured progression in readers of all ability levels, promoting students to take ownership of their learning. This book targets pupils of all levels with accessible information and stimulating images to motivate them and boost confidence, as well as open ended tasks which offer a greater challenge to more able students. It includes exciting and engaging material that supports key themes from the new Programme of Study. It links past to present, capturing pupils'' imagination and brings lessons to life. Key Skills are taught via the Skills Bank, which provides targeted progression across KS3 in preparation of GCSE.This book encourages readers to make connections, reinforcing chronological understanding and enabling pupils to form links between events, countries and time periods. A clear focus is made on chronology and a greater balance of British, European, and World History, to increase the relevance of the subject to the current generation of pupils.

Objev podobné jako History in Progress: Pupil Book 1 (1066-1603) - Rosemary Rees, Martin Collier

A Cultural History of Color in the Modern Age covers the period 1920 to the present, a time of extraordinary developments in colour science, philosophy, art, design and technologies. The expansion of products produced with synthetic dyes was accelerated by mass consumerism as artists, designers, architects, writers, theater and filmmakers made us a ‘color conscious’ society. This influenced what we wore, how we chose to furnish and decorate our homes, and how we responded to the vibrancy and chromatic eclecticism of contemporary visual cultures.The volume brings together research on how philosophers, scientists, linguists and artists debated color’s polyvalence, its meaning to different cultures, and how it could be measured, manufactured, manipulated and enjoyed. Color shapes an individual’s experience of the world and also how society gives particular spaces, objects, and moments meaning. The 6 volume set of the Cultural History of Color examines how color has been created, traded, used, and interpreted over the last 5000 years. The themes covered in each volume are color philosophy and science; color technology and trade; power and identity; religion and ritual; body and clothing; language and psychology; literature and the performing arts; art; architecture and interiors; and artefacts.Anders Steinvall is Senior Lecturer in English Linguistics at Umea University, Sweden. Sarah Street is Professor of Film at the University of Bristol, UK.Volume 6 in the Cultural History of Color set. General Editors: Carole P. Biggam and Kirsten Wolf

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"The Busy Day Dominoes" is a domino-based game which aims to enhance the learning and practice of 48 English verbs (both regular and irregular) in the present, past and future tense. Each card illustrates an action on the left-hand side and the written, infinitive form of a different action on the right-hand side. The game consists of matching the illustrations to the written form using the correct tense. All actions are based around the daily life of an English family. The boxed set includes 48 colour cards and a teacher's guide.

Objev podobné jako Let´s Play in English: The Busy Day Dominoes