Great literature from different cultures
A heartrending, gripping novel about two sisters in Belle epoque Paris.
1878 Paris. Following their father's sudden death, the van Goethem sisters find their lives upended. Without his wages, and with the small amount their laundress mother earns disappearing into the absinthe bottle, eviction [...]
The book that demystifies academic writing, teaching students to frame their arguments in the larger context of what else has been said about their topic-and providing templates to help them make the key rhetorical moves. The best-selling new composition book published in this century, in use at mor[...]
Vento and Blanc take an entrepreneurial, thematic, three-phrased approach that engages students. The tryout phase teaches the basics of Microsoft Excel 2003, the rehearsal phase gives students a chance to practise what they have learned, and the performance phase provides activities for applied lear[...]
Teaching the basics of Microsoft Office 2003 and the different steps to perform a task, this work takes students to a higher level of learning through applied project-based activities that go beyond the mechanics of the software.[...]
Vento and Blanc take a three-phrased approach that engages students: the tryout phase teaches the basics of Microsoft Office 2003; the rehearsal phase gives students a chance to practice what they have learned; and the performance phase provides activities for applied learning and problem solving.[...]
(Homespun Tapes). This perennial favorite, now in CD format, was used by Bette Midler, who learned to yodel for a movie role, as well as by countless others who love the powerful singing styles of the great country and western stars. These CDs are great for practicing at home, in the car, or on top [...]
(Homespun Tapes). Now that these popular lessons are on CD, it's easier than ever to start harmonizing Complete beginners will learn the theory behind harmony singing and get the ear training they need, while those with some knowledge will hone their skills and build repertoire. The vocal parts are[...]
Every Friday afternoon, as her father comes home with a bouquet of flowers and two loaves of fresh-baked challah bread, a young girl knows it's time for Shabbat, the most important Jewish holiday. Shabbat celebrates the day God rested after creating the heavens, the Earth, and everything on it. On S[...]
"As soon as Mum dropped me off, I made a dive for the ladies room, where I trashed the sandwich she'd made me and reapplied my makeup. Mum really didn't understand. I couldn't possibly get up on stage in front of everyone looking like I was dressed for afternoon tea with my grandma."
Izzie is r[...]
This is the third book in the new 'Basics of Sculpture' series, and is in the same clear and informative step-by-step layout. Very much aimed at beginners, there are six projects of increasing difficulty, aiming to teach people how to sculpt in wire from the most basic starting point up through to s[...]
Includes a chapter that focuses on Positive Behaviorial Support and provides methods for managing student behaviour, and a chapter on Support Personnel that gives tips for getting everyone involved; learning from the same page. It provides teacher's useful strategies for successfully integrating chi[...]
A provocative history of the people behind the greatest discoveries in chemistry. In this fascinating history, Cathy Cobb and Harold Goldwhite celebrate not only chemistry's theories and breakthroughs but also the provocative times and personalities that shaped this amazing science and brought it to[...]
Explores London's reliance on migrants and the implications of this for employment, politics and policy. This book draws on testimony collected from more than 800 foreign-born workers employed in low-paid jobs in London during the early years of the new century.[...]
'I saw my teacher in the queue at the supermarket last Christmas. Miss Baxter. I was surprised to see her. She'd been dead for six months' In Out of The Depths, Cathy MacPhail introduces her latest character, Tyler Lawless, who has an unusual and sometimes scary gift. She is able to see dead people.[...]
It would have been hard to have missed what was written on the wall. Painted in giant whitewashed letters: 'SHARKEY IS A GRASS'. I hadn't a clue who Sharkey was, but I knew one thing. 'Sharkey's a dead man,' I said. Leo knows the value of never grassing and that you never grass on your friends. Ev[...]
An overview of all aspects of Hong Kong English in a style designed for undergraduates and general readers.[...]
When Julia Bennett leaves her abusive fiance at the altar, she knows life will never be the same again. Seeking comfort, she heads to her Aunt Lydia's rambling farmhouse where she is welcomed by an eccentric, warm, and wise group of women.[...]
First published as a run of just 500 copies in 1986, Cathy is a collection of photographs by John Carder Bush of his sister Kate as a young girl, with accompanying text. This new edition - the first printing since the original edition - includes a new introduction by John Carder Bush, illustrated wi[...]
A lot can happen in a year - and Evie, Cara and Olivia are about to find out just how much...Evie is a hopeless romantic who's never had a chance to do her own thing, and deep down she knows that marrying Simon isn't going to help. Her sister Cara's a walking disaster when it comes to relationships,[...]
Richard and Judy Children's Book Club choice Cathy Brett is back with another fabulously original illustrated novel[...]