Technical English covers the core language and skills that students need to communicate successfully in all technical and industrial specifications.[...]
The quintessential A to Z guide to British English--perfect for every egghead and bluestocking looking to conquer the language barrier
Oscar Wilde once said the Brits have "everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language."
Any visitor to Old Blighty can sympathize wi[...]
An authoritative survey of the history of English-speaking peoples throughout the world combines intriguing, closely observed biographical profiles--of Alfred the Great, Victoria, Joan of Arc, Lincoln, and other notables--with an account of the key events and issues of the era. The narrative commenc[...]
Focusing specifically on the newly introduced writing portfolio for the Intermediate 2 and Higher English courses, this book explains the portfolio requirements, provides examples, hints and practical advice on tackling each essay type and contains exercises to develop vocabulary, sentence structure[...]
The simple castles raised after the Norman conquest had been developed throughout 11th and 12th centuries, whilst the introduction of Islamic and Byzantine fortification techniques from the late 12th century led to further developments in castle architecture. These fortifications were to be well tes[...]
MAXnotes. . .
- offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature
- present material in an interesting, lively fashion
- are written by literary experts who currently teach the subjects
- are designed to stimulate independent thinking by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas [...]