Offers material for higher levels of GCSE and Standard Grade in one volume. This work provides the linguistic, grammatical and study skills, covering key topic areas. It focuses on the francophone world; the world of work (with video option); poetry and fiction; grammar and pronunciation; opinion-gi[...]

Aiming to meet the requirements of the Framework, this title supports students working in a more independent way. It covers the regions of France and Francophone countries. It includes grammar that reinforces the three tenses and introduces the simple future, conditional, imperfect and recognition o[...]

The notion that the Chechen-led jihad in the North Caucasus is an indigenous affair, far removed from the global Islamist jihad, is perhaps comforting to Americans and other Western nations, but it is a myth. Moreover, the North Caucasus jihad may be the harbinger of a much larger Muslim challenge t[...]

Accused of being "silent" during the Holocaust, Pope Pius XII and the Vatican of World War II are now exonerated in Gordon Thomas' newest investigative work, "The Pope's Jews". Thomas' careful research into new, first-hand accounts reveal an underground network of priests, nuns and citizens that ris[...]

Lyndall Gordon's biographical work on T. S. Eliot has won many dramatic accolades. In this "nuanced, discerning account of a life famously flawed in its search for perfection" (The New Yorker), Gordon captures Eliot's "complex spiritual and artistic history . . . with tact, diligence, and subtlety" [...]

The trusted reference--now with on-the-go accessWhether you're in school or out in the work world, communicating clearly and correctly is key to your success. With easy-to-understand explanations of grammar rules and plenty of real-world examples and tips, this authoritative reference is just what y[...]

When restrictive immigration laws were introduced in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, they involved new requirements for photographing and documenting immigrants--regulations for visually inspecting race and health. This work is the first to take a comprehensive look at the history[...]

The Writers at Work series prepares ESL students to tackle academic essay writing. The Teacher's Manual provides an introduction to the course. It contains teaching suggestions for each activity and a complete answer key.[...]

Are you struggling to meet your coursework deadlines? Finding it hard to get to grips with your essay topics? Does your writing sometimes lack structure and style? Would you like to improve your grades? This text covers everything a student needs to know about writing essays and papers in the humani[...]