A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar
Why do we say "I am reading a catalog" instead of "I read a catalog"? Why do we say "do" at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative to[...]
Everything a woodturner needs to know about using and implementing the exciting new technology of replaceable carbide cutting tips is included in this guide. Woodturning tools have taken a quantum leap since the recent introduction of these tips that have greatly simplified the task of turning in dr[...]
A tribute to the work of Keith Wrightson, Remaking English Society re-examines the relationship between enduring structures and social change in early modern England. Collectively, the essays in the volume reconstruct the fissures and connections that developed both within and between social groups [...]
Piracy was one of the most gendered criminal activities during the early modern period. As a form of maritime enterprise and organized criminality, it attracted thousands of male recruits whose venturing acquired a global dimension as piratical activity spread across the oceans and seas of the world[...]
This easy to read tourist guide features colour photography throughout, and gives details of the city's historic sites and scenic highlights, as well as a walk route taking in points of interest. The guide also contains useful information about places to visit with the relevant opening times, addres[...]
This series provides pupils with realistic test practice to prepare them for the National Tests (SATs). The papers are written by examiners and teachers with proven records of helping children to achieve their potential.[...]
The cult of saints is one of the most fascinating manifestations of medieval piety. It was intensely physical; saints were believed to be present in the bodily remains that they had left on earth. Medieval shrines were created in order to protect these relics and yet to show off their spiritual wort[...]
This text contains the complete English poems of John Donne. The detailed notes explain unfamiliar words, clarify obscure references, and refine grammatical complexities; they also give the most important variant reading from selected manuscripts. Avoided are any paraphrases, personal interpretation[...]
This volume presents a complete text of all Milton's verse. Coleridge linked Milton and Shakespeare as the greatest of English poets, and even in our time Milton continues to exert a powerful influence, both on the writing of poetry and on critical debate.[...]
Among the most magnificent buildings of England are its Anglican cathedrals, great symbols of spiritual and architectural power. No one can fail to marvel at Durham's incomparable Romanesque masterpiece, the elegant stylistic unity of Salisbury, the world-famous stained glass of Canterbury or the st[...]
A simple, straightforward shop manual for woodworkers of all skill levels, this reference dispenses with the lore and legend of planes and offers techniques for adding these tools into woodworking regimens. The step-by-step photography and instructions for using bench planes and scrapers comprehensi[...]
Surgeons around the world need a basic knowledge of English to keep up to date with advances in their field. Fluency in surgical English is important for your professional development, enabling you to attend English-speaking patients with confidence, to study (or work) in other hospitals, speak conf[...]
Access to English: Social Studies er laget etter læreplan i programfaget Samfunnsfaglig engelsk i videregående skole."Vi ønsker å gi elevene den grundige innføringen i historie, politikk, økonomi og sosiale forhold som læreplanen legger opp til, kombinert med 'dypdykk' i spennende debattemaer[...]
Access to International English er Cappelens nye læreverk for engelsk programfag på studiespesialiserende utdanningsprogram i Vg2. Kurset har fem uketimer, og boka dekker hele læreplanen: språk og språklæring, kommunikasjon, kultur, samfunn og litteratur.Litteratur og realiaDet nye læreverket[...]
Boka gir en grundig innføring i de litterære strømningene og samfunnsutviklingen forøvrig i periodene. Forfatternes mål er å gi elevene et solid faglig grunnlag gjennom oversiktstekster - på en form og i et språk som motiverer.Litteraturutvalget til de forskjellige periodene er gjort etter f[...]
Større vekt på språk-og kommunikasjonEn av de mest omfattende endringene i den nye utgaven er at det er lagt større vekt på språk- og kommunikasjonstrening. Mellom hvert kapittel er det egne sekvenser der elevene jobber med tekster og oppgaver som ligger tett på kompetansemålene innenfor «S[...]
CD-ene inneholder de skjønnlitterære tekstene fra læreboka og noen lengre sakprosatekster. Lydfiler til de øvrige tekstene ligger fritt tilgjengelig på nettstedet. Følg med på .[...]
Experience has shown an increasing need for a handbook for students, researchers and anyone, in fact, requiring to write in English but where this is not their native tongue. Do I really need a comma there? Should that be a colon - or a semicolon? Does the title go above or below the diagram? Is the[...]
Forlaget skriver: Happy Days - Absolute Beginners er udarbejdet til voksne begyndere helt uden forudsætninger, og som introduktionsbog til engelsksystemet Happy Days.Class Book er udformet som en informativ rundtur i den engelsktalende verden med mange illustrationer samt gloser og opgaver, og[...]
This volume tells the story of infantry in the 20th century and its impact on the major conflicts of our time. Its purpose is to provide the reader - whether infantryman or not - with insights on the role that infantry plays in the larger battle and how that has helped shape the world that we live i[...]