The Secret of Literacy: Making the implicit, explicit
David Didau - 2014
In the Teachers' Standards it states that all teachers must demonstrate an understanding of, and take responsibility for, promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy, and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher's specialist subject. In The Secret of Literacy, David Didau inspires teachers to embrace the challenge of improving students' life chances through improving their literacy. Topics include: Why is literacy important?, Oracy improving classroom talk, How should we teach reading? How to get students to value writing, How written feedback and marking can support literacy.
Virtually Native: Learn How To Learn English - by a non-native, for the non-native
Vladimir Skenderoff - 2016
LEARN HOW TO LEARN ENGLISH is a very self-explanatory subtitle. Although there is a chapter on Grammar, this book will not teach you theory, it will teach you How To Learn English. You will learn how to make your second language learning more Effective and Efficient: - Effective is about doing the right thing. - Efficient is about doing things the right way. This book will save you time, money and frustration.
GMAT Critical Reasoning, Guide 6
Manhattan GMAT - 2007
Fully updated and revised to deal with recent changes to the GMAT, they were designed with a content-based approach.The Critical Reasoning Guide demystifies critical reasoning by teaching a clear, consistent, and effective approach to understanding an argument’s logic and choosing the best answer to the given question. Unlike other guides that attempt to convey everything in a single tome, the Critical Reasoning Strategy Guide is designed to provide deep, focused coverage of one specialized area tested on the GMAT. As a result, students benefit from thorough and comprehensive subject material, clear explanations of fundamental principles, and step-by-step instructions of important techniques. In-action practice problems and detailed answer explanations challenge the student, while topical sets of Official Guide problems provide the opportunity for further growth. Used by itself or with other Manhattan GMAT Strategy Guides, the Critical Reasoning Guide will help students develop all the knowledge, skills, and strategic thinking necessary for success on the GMAT. Purchase of this book includes one year of access to Manhattan GMAT’s online computer-adaptive practice exams and Critical Reasoning Question Bank. All of Manhattan Prep’s GMAT Strategy Guides are aligned with both the 2015 Edition and 13th Edition GMAC Official Guide.
Five Short Plays
Martyn Ford - 2007
Use these fully illustrated classic and contemporary plays for reading practice or performance.Each script offers performance notes, character lists, exercises, and glossaries.
Night Without End (Oxford Bookworms Library)
Margaret Naudi - 2009
Learn English: 300% Faster - 69 English Tips to Speak English Like a Native English Speaker!
Sebastian Archer - 2015
You'll learn the three terrible mistakes 99% of English language learners do which makes them take years to learn. Find out the memory tricks of the world’s fastest language-learning masters, the same tricks they use to memorize hundreds of words a day. Learn English: 300% Faster – 69 English Tips even teaches you how to focus on the right words and the right parts of language, so you don't waste time, and to make sure you are actually speaking confidently, from the first lesson. Plus the 21 best online resources for any English learner – these gems alone will have you learning 300% faster! At the end of the book, readers will find a super Bonus from the author, a sample chapter from ‘Learning: 25 Learning Techniques for Accelerated Learning - Learn Faster by 300%!’ for more on how to learning anything at incredible speeds with ease. Download Now for Instant Reading by Scrolling Up and Clicking the Buy Button Happy reading, and good luck!
Fundamentals of Management: Essential Concepts and Applications
Stephen P. Robbins - 1995
This edition will cover the essential concepts of management that students will find interesting and straightforward.
Gandhi (The Oxford Bookworms Library, stage #4)
Rowena Akinyemi - 2010
and he began to fight in a way the world had not seen before - not with weapons, and wild crowds, and words of hate, but with the power of non violence. This is the story of a man who become the Father of the Nation in his own country of India, and great leader for the whole world. [Word count 17,000]
Crafting & Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Concepts and Cases
Arthur A. Thompson Jr. - 2004
The newest member of the author team, Margie Peteraf, led a thorough re-examination of every paragraph on every page of the 17th edition chapters. The overriding objectives were to inject new perspectives and the best academic thinking, strengthen linkages to the latest research findings, modify the coverage and exposition as needed to ensure squarely on-target content, and give every chapter a major facelift. While this 18th edition retains the same 12-chapter structure of the prior edition, every chapter has been totally refreshed. And the chapter content continues to be solidly mainstream and balanced, mirroring both the best academic thinking and the pragmatism of real-world strategic management. Known for its cases and teaching notes, this edition provides an "unparalleled case line up" of 28 cases. (1) 25 of the 28 cases are brand new or extensively updated for this edition, (2) The selection of cases is diverse, timely, and thoughtfully-crafted and complements the text presentation pushing students to apply the concepts and analytical tools they have read about. (3) Many cases involve high-profile companies. (4) And there's a comprehensive package of support materials that are a breeze to use, highly effective, and flexible enough to fit most any course design. Thompson 18e, your best case scenario!
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage
E. Ward Gilman - 1994
Entries reveal a usage history, contemporary analysis, and a recommended solution.Quotations illustrating usage help you make informed choices. Over 20,000 illustrative quotations provide concrete examples of how words are used.Special history and pronunciation sections help you build understanding and knowledge. A Brief History of English Usage and a quick-reference guide to Pronunciation Symbols provide background and supplementary data.Alphabetical listings and cross-referencing help you find answers fast. More than 2,300 entries and 600 cross-references facilitate quick look-ups.
The Great Gatsby
Clare West - 2012
But Jay Gatsby, the owner of all this wealth, wants only one thing - to find again the woman of his dreams, the woman he has held in his heart and his memory for five long years.The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece, is one of the great American novels of the twentieth century. It captures perfectly the Jazz Age of the 1920s, and goes deep into the hollow heart of the American Dream.
The Official SAT Study Guide
The College Board - 2004
With over 1,000 pages and more than 20 chapters, it's packed with the most up-to-date information students need to get ready for the test.Students will gain valuable experience and raise their confidence by taking practice tests, by reviewing critical concepts, test-taking approaches, and focused sets of practice questions just like those on the actual SAT.The Official SAT Study Guide: Second Edition will help students get ready for the SAT with:- 10 official SAT practice tests, including 3 new recent exams- detailed descriptions of math, critical reading, and writing sections of the SAT- targeted practice questions for each SAT question type- practice essay questions, along with sample essays and annotations- a review of math concepts tested in the exam- test-taking approaches and suggestions that underscore important points- free online score reports- exclusive access to online answers and explanations at collegeboard.org- $10 discount on The Official SAT Online Course to all book ownersThere's also a complete chapter on the PSAT/NMSQT®.