Critical reading

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Features Author Robert Diyanni (Author), Anton Borst (Author) Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20170417 ISBN 1-119-15487-1 ISBN 13 978-1-119-15487-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Pathways is a dual skills course that can be taught in parallel or as individual strands - Reading and Writing, and Listening and Speaking - and topics and language complement and mirror each other. Students benefit from a targeted skills syllabus where they can really develop, not just practice, the skills they will need for effective use of language. Pathways particularly lends itself to academic learners of English, with the topics and language input texts taken from a more academic context. In addition, the strong critical thinking element present in both strands encourages and stimulates the `higher order' thinking skills and the students' ability to evaluate, analyse, and synthesise information from a wide range of sources. Meaningful and authentic content from National Geographic stimulates creates the perfect environment for this and stimulates learners' curiosity and participation. Features Summary Features reading & writing and listening & speaking strands to help learners develop the language skills needed to achieve academic success. This title features clear connections between reading and writing skills that help students master both skills naturally.. Publisher Heinle-Cengage ELT Release date 20130122 Pages 240 ISBN 1-133-94217-2 ISBN 13 978-1-133-94217-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Paired skills course focusing on critical thinking, academic skills, and language students need most. Prism is a five-level (A1 to C1), American English paired-skills course (Reading/Writing and Listening/Speaking), created for students who need to develop a range of academic skills. This Level 2 (B1) Reading and Writing Teacher's Manual contains teaching suggestions, video scripts, the student's book answer key, and unit quizzes with answer keys. Features Summary Prism is a five-level (A1 to C1), American English paired-skills course (Reading/Writing and Listening/Speaking), created for students who need to develop a range of academic skills... Author Carolyn Westbrook (Author), Lida Baker (Author), Jeanne Lambert (Author), Kate Adams (Author) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20170703 Pages 86 ISBN 1-316-62513-3 ISBN 13 978-1-316-62513-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Prism Reading Intro Level Teacher's Manual has lesson planners, teaching suggestions with a "Path to Better Learning", video scripts, unit quizzes, and answer keys for the Student's Book and quizzes. Features Summary A five-level reading course to help learners develop a range of academic and critical thinking skills to build confidence and prepare for college courses. Author Kate Adams (Author), Sabina Ostrowska (Author) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20180726 Pages 48 ISBN 1-108-45529-8 ISBN 13 978-1-108-45529-9

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Have you ever seen a puppet show? Now's your chance to go behind the scenes! Take a trip inside the Little Angel Theatre and meet Ronnie the puppeteer. As he takes you on a tour of the theatre, you can meet lots of puppets, find out how they're made and how a show is put on. This colourful non-fiction book brings the world of puppets to life. * Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. * Text type: An information book. * Pages 22 and 23 show a diagram of the different areas of the puppet theatre, to help children to recap what they have read. * Additional retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills. * Curriculum links: Design and Technology: Puppets; Art and design: People in action Format:Paperback Pages:24

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. Covering a time of great hope and incredible change, Reconstruction and Reform is a dramatic look at life after the Civil War in the newly re United States. Railroad tycoons were roaring across the country. New cities sprang up across the plains, and a new and different American West came into being: a land of farmers, ranchers, miners, and city dwellers. Back East, large scale immigration was also going on, but not all Americans wanted newcomers in the country. Technology moved forward: Thomas Edison lit up the world with his electric light. And social justice was on everyone's mind with Carry Nation wielding a hatchet in her battle against drunkenness and Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. DuBois counseling newly freed African Americans to behave in very different ways. Through it all, the reunited nation struggles to keep the promises of freedom in this exciting chapter in the A History of US. About the Series: Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions of young minds with the great drama of American history in her award-winning series A History of US. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text, A History of US weaves together exciting stories that bring American history to life. Hailed by reviewers, historians, educators, and parents for its exciting, thought-provoking narrative, the books have been recognized as a break-through tool in teaching history and critical reading skills to young people. In ten books that span from Prehistory to the 21st century, young people will never think of American history as boring again. Features Summary Covering a time of great hope and incredible change, Reconstruction and Reform is a dramatic look at life after the Civil War in the newly re United States. Author Joy Hakim Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20070207 Pages 208 ISBN 0-19-532721-7 ISBN 13 978-0-19-532721-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Learning how to use critical self-reflection creatively when practising therapy is an important component of training. This level of self-awareness is, however, often neglected in research, despite the centrality of the researcher to their work. Doing Practice-based Research in Therapy: A Reflexive Approach makes the vital link between practical research skills and self-awareness, critical reflection and personal development in practice-based research. Starting with a clear introduction to the theory, practice and debates surrounding this type of research, the book then guides the reader step-by-step through the practicalities of the research process, encouraging them to reflect upon and evaluate their practice at each stage. The book: - incorporates case studies throughout to illustrate different methodological approaches - uses real life examples from students conducting practice-based psychotherapy research - includes exercises, chapter objectives, end-of-chapter questions and suggestions for further reading to help consolidate learning - encourages ongoing personal development by introducing personal development planning (PDP) and lifelong learning in the field of research. By demystifying the reflexive approach, this highly practical guide ensures that trainees and qualified therapists get the most, both professionally and personally, from their practice-based research. Features Summary Incorporating recurring case studies, student real life examples, and packed with exercises, chapter objectives and suggestions for further reading, this highly practical guide encourages personal development and ensures that trainees and qualified therapists get the most... Author Sofie Bager-Charleson Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Release date 20140123 Pages 216 ISBN 1-4462-6673-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4462-6673-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days More critical thinking. More college skills. A fresh perspective on EAP. Prism is a five-level (A1 to C1), American English paired-skills course (Reading/Writing and Listening/Speaking), created for students who need to develop a range of academic skills. This Level 3 (B2) Listening and Speaking Student's Book prepares students for college classes by developing their listening, speaking, critical thinking, and pronunciation skills, including pronunciation for listening. Special sections teach how to be a successful college student, and the accompanying video program sets the stage for each unit's topic. Inside the book is a single-use code for the online workbook. This provides automatically graded extra practice and works on PCs and Macs. Features Summary More critical thinking. More college skills. A fresh perspective on EAP. Author Lewis Lansford (Author), Robyn Brinks Lockwood (Author), Angela Blackwell (Author), Christina Cavage (Author) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20170706 Pages 224 ISBN 1-316-62099-9 ISBN 13 978-1-316-62099-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Written by an examiner and subject specialist, this comprehensive resource promotes a reflective, critical and analytical approach to the study of literature, with a focus on formative assessment and plenty of extension opportunities for high-achievers. The resource guides learners through close reading of diverse texts, features critical writing exercises to build understanding and confidence in assessment, and includes online content for further exam preparation in addition to a chapter dedicated to the challenging 'Unseen' paper. A comprehensive revision unit provides mock exam papers, examiner commentary on student essay examples, revision advice and tips for developing exam technique, so students fully understand the requirements. This edition is fully aligned to the Cambridge syllabus for final examination in 2019. A new edition for the latest Cambridge syllabus, for examination from 2020, will be available in 2018. Features Summary Written by an examiner and subject specialist for the syllabus for final examination in 2019, this comprehensive resource develops analysis and critical thinking skills... Author Mark Pedroz Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20170112 Pages 240 ISBN 0-19-839932-4 ISBN 13 978-0-19-839932-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Purple Boy puts Blue Boy in the mud. Bad Purple Boy! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. In the Mud, a Starter B Activity Book, is ideal for children who are beginning to learn English for the first time. It introduces letter formation and includes listening activities and a phonics chant to aid pronunciation. The gradual progression will allow children to begin reading and writing letters, words and short sentences. It is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework. Features Summary Purple Boy puts Blue Boy in the mud. Bad Purple Boy! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170731 Pages 16 ISBN 0-241-29893-8 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29893-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days It is a fun run. The children run. Miss Tess has a medal for Ross and Gus. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. The Fun Run, a Starter A Activity Book, is ideal for children who are beginning to learn English for the first time. It introduces letter formation and includes listening activities and a phonics chant to aid pronunciation. The gradual progression will allow children to begin reading and writing letters, words and short sentences. It is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework. Features Summary It is a fun run. The children run. Miss Tess has a medal for Ross and Gus. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170126 Pages 16 ISBN 0-241-28334-5 ISBN 13 978-0-241-28334-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Farmer Carl is on his farm. Carl is working. Does Martha help him? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. Farmer Carl, a Starter B Activity Book, is ideal for children who are beginning to learn English for the first time. It introduces letter formation and includes listening activities and a phonics chant to aid pronunciation. The gradual progression will allow children to begin reading and writing letters, words and short sentences. It is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework. Features Summary Farmer Carl is on his farm. Carl is working. Does Martha help him? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170126 Pages 16 ISBN 0-241-28331-0 ISBN 13 978-0-241-28331-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days "You must go to Earth," Optimus Prime told Bumblebee. On Earth, the Autobots must stop Underbite from eating a city! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. Transformers: A Fight with Underbite, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions. Features Summary "You must go to Earth," Optimus Prime told Bumblebee. On Earth, the Autobots must stop Underbite from eating a city! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170706 Pages 64 ISBN 0-241-29890-3 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29890-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Sometimes, animals must make long or difficult journeys. They do this to find food, run from danger, or have babies. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. BBC Earth: Dangerous Journeys, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions. Features Summary Sometimes, animals must make long or difficult journeys. They do this to find food, run from danger, or have babies. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170706 Pages 64 ISBN 0-241-29891-1 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29891-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Wild animals do not live with people. They live on the plains, in trees, in deserts and in the sea. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The four levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. Wild Animals, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs. Features Summary Wild animals do not live with people. They live on the plains, in trees, in deserts and in the sea. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20160707 Pages 48 ISBN 0-241-25445-0 ISBN 13 978-0-241-25445-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Animals can live in many different parts of the world - on hot sand, in the cold Arctic, in forests, and on mountains. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. BBC Earth: Where Animals Live, a Level 3 Activity Book, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The activities encourage children to practice longer sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses. Features Summary Animals can live in many different parts of the world - on hot sand, in the cold Arctic, in forests, and on mountains. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170731 Pages 16 ISBN 0-241-29858-X ISBN 13 978-0-241-29858-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The ponies were at the Pony Games! Soarin hurt his wing. Did Rainbow Dash fly with the fastest ponies, or with her friends? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The six levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) exams. My Little Pony: The Pony Games, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions Features Summary The ponies were at the Pony Games! Soarin hurt his wing. Did Rainbow Dash fly with the fastest ponies, or with her friends? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20180210 Pages 64 ISBN 0-241-31956-0 ISBN 13 978-0-241-31956-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Mr. Tod wanted to eat Peter Rabbit, Lily, and Benjamin. They needed Squirrel Nutkin's help!Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language.Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills.The four levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams.Peter Rabbit Goes tot he Treehouse, a Level 2 Activity Book, is A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The activities encourage children to practice short sentences containing a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs. Features Summary Mr. Tod wanted to eat Peter Rabbit, Lily, and Benjamin. They needed Squirrel Nutkin's help!Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20160707 Pages 16 ISBN 0-241-25457-4 ISBN 13 978-0-241-25457-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Find out about many different minibeasts and where they live. What do spiders eat? How do bees help us? Why don't we like flies? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. Minibeasts, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses. Features Summary Find out about many different minibeasts and where they live. What do spiders eat? How do bees help us? Why don't we like flies? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170126 Pages 64 ISBN 0-241-28404-X ISBN 13 978-0-241-28404-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Dinosaurs lived on Earth in the past. Some dinosaurs liked plants, some liked meat. Some dinosaurs were big and some were small! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The four levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. Dinosaurs, a Level 2 Activity Book, is A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The activities encourage children to practice short sentences containing a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs. Features Summary Dinosaurs lived on Earth in the past. Some dinosaurs liked plants, some liked meat. Some dinosaurs were big and some were small! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20160707 Pages 16 ISBN 0-241-25455-8 ISBN 13 978-0-241-25455-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days The Autobots like living in the scrapyard. One day, Steeljaw and the Decepticons come in. Steeljaw says, "I want the scrapyard!" Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The six levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) exams. Transformers: Decepticons in the Scrapyard, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Starters exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives. Features Summary The Autobots like living in the scrapyard. One day, Steeljaw and the Decepticons come in. Steeljaw says, "I want the scrapyard!" Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20180403 Pages 48 ISBN 0-241-31943-9 ISBN 13 978-0-241-31943-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Contemporary Sociology is an introductory textbook with angles and arguments. Responding to the need for a different kind of introductory textbook, it provides more focused, in-depth explorations of the most exciting and contemporary aspects of sociology. The 21 chapters, written by leading experts in each field, offer a thought-provoking portrait of sociology. Each chapter tackles key issues at the centre of contemporary sociological research in an exceptionally clear, engaging and relevant way, focusing on critical approaches and analyses. The book includes: * A strong focus on making sociological thinking relevant to the contemporary world * Illustrative examples and analysis of recent real-world events * Coverage of all major sociological topics of continuing or emerging interest, from class, ethnicity and global social change to human rights, the environment, and science and technology * Carefully thought-out questions and further readings to probe understanding and encourage critical thinking * Additional, regularly updated online resources Contemporary Sociology is a serious yet accessible text and should be required reading for both new and more advanced undergraduates. It will fire students imaginations to explore the latest dynamics driving the study of our social world. Features Summary Contemporary Sociology is an introductory textbook with angles and arguments. Responding to the need for a different kind of introductory textbook, it provides more focused... Author Martin Holborn (Author), Michael Drake (Author), Beverley Skeggs (Author), Mark Erickson (Author), Kath Woodward (Author), Andy Pilkington (Author), Lorraine Green (Author) Publisher Polity Press Release date 20150424 Pages 720 ISBN 0-7456-6183-1 ISBN 13 978-0-7456-6183-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The New Cambridge Shakespeare appeals to students worldwide for its up-to-date scholarship and emphasis on performance. The series features line-by-line commentaries and textual notes on the plays and poems. Introductions are regularly refreshed with accounts of new critical, stage and screen interpretations. For this second edition of Measure for Measure Angela Stock has written a new introductory section that takes account of recent scholarly criticism and important contemporary productions on stage and film. The edition retains the text prepared by Brian Gibbons together with his comprehensive introduction, in which he shows how the play's critical reception and stage history varies from one period to the next according to the prevailing social, moral and religious issues of the day. Gibbons explores the thrilling experience of watching the play in performance, with its shocking reversals and surprises, great tragic poetry and exuberant comic prose. An updated reading list completes the edition. Features Summary A second edition of Measure for Measure, featuring a new introductory section by Angela Stock. Author William Shakespeare (Author), Brian Gibbons (Editor), Angela Stock Publisher Cambridge University Press Release date 20060706 Pages 221 ISBN 0-521-67078-0 ISBN 13 978-0-521-67078-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours This is a clear and comprehensive guide to the major theories of popular culture. Dominic Strinati provides a critical assessment of the ways in which these theories have tried to understand and evaluate popular culture in modern societies. Among the theories and ideas the book introduces are mass culture, the Frankfurt School and the culture industry, semiology and structuralism, Marxism, feminism, postmodernism and cultural populism. Strinati explains how theorists such as Adorno, Barthes, Althusser and Hebdige have grappled with the many forms of popular culture, from jazz to the Americanization of British popular culture, from Hollywood cinema to popular television series, and from teen magazines to the spy novel. Each chapter includes a guide to key texts for further reading and there is also a comprehensive bibliography. This new edition has been fully revised and updated. Features Summary This is a clear and comprehensive guide to the major theories of popular culture. Dominic Strinati provides a critical assessment of the ways in which these theories have tried to understand and evaluate popular culture in modern societies.. Author Dominic Strinati Publisher Routledge Release date 20040226 Pages 286 ISBN 0-415-23500-6 ISBN 13 978-0-415-23500-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This comprehensive and readable text applies communication theories to the mass media with an abundance of current examples from journalism, broadcasting, advertising and public relations to make concepts clear to students. The new edition of Communication Theories addresses the ongoing changes in the mass communication field and the new developments in mass communication theory that are occurring as we move into the new millennium. A new chapter on cyber communication (Chapter 17) offers unique coverage of this critical new medium and an extensively rewritten chapter on media chains and conglomerates (Chapter 16) addresses key developments in that arena. The book is firmly based in the scientific approach-with its emphasis on observation, evidence, logic, and hypothesis testing-but now also features a discussion of critical theory and cultural studies in Chapter 1 of the new edition. Finally, the Fifth Edition features a new boxed reading program, which offers even more real-world illustrations of key concepts. Features Summary This comprehensive and readable text applies communication theories to the mass media with an abundance of current examples from journalism, broadcasting... Author Werner J. Severin (Author), James W Tankard (Author) Publisher Pearson Education Limited Release date 20131101 Pages 432 ISBN 1-292-04285-0 ISBN 13 978-1-292-04285-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Embed complex literary analysis skills and ensure top achievement in IGCSE & O Level Literature in English with the stretching approach from examiner and subject expert Mark Pedroz. This new edition is fully aligned with the latest IGCSE, IGCSE (9-1) & O Level (0475/0992/2010) syllabuses so you can be sure of complete support. It promotes a reflective and analytical approach to the study of literature, with a focus on formative assessment and stretching opportunities for high-achievers. Engage learners with diverse literary extracts including updated set texts and develop personal responses through drama, debate and structured discussion. In addition, stretch your high achievers with regular extension material that embeds complex critical analysis skills. The accompanying support site offers extensive exam preparation with an additional unit focusing on unseen etxts and extended essay writing. It also contains focused revision advice, exam-style practice and close reading skills development. The online Student Book will be available on Oxford Education Bookshelf until 2028. Access is facilitated via a unique code, which is sent in the mail. The code must be linked to an email address, creating a user account. Access may be transferred once to an additional user. Features Summary Written by an examiner and subject specialist, this updated resource develops analysis and critical thinking skills, with a focus on progression and results... Author Mark Pedroz Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20180614 Pages 240 ISBN 0-19-842823-5 ISBN 13 978-0-19-842823-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The 9th iteration of this go-to textbook on contemporary Russian politics offers comprehensive and critical discussion of the country's most recent developments, providing substantive coverage of the key areas in domestic and foreign Russian politics. Ranging from established topics such as executive leadership, parties and elections, to newer issues of national identity, protest, and Russia and Greater Eurasia, it reflects the changing nature of Russian politics in a globalising world defined by ever-shifting balances of power. Building on the success of previous versions, Developments in Russian Politics 9 is an established text for modules on Russian politics. Its chapters can also be used as standalone or supplementary reading at various points throughout courses on comparative government and politics. Accessibly written, and compiled by an international team of specialists, it will appeal to both undergraduate and postgraduate students from across the world. Features Summary The 9th iteration of this go-to textbook on contemporary Russian politics offers comprehensive and critical discussion of the country's most recent developments... Author Richard Sakwa (Editor), Henry E. Hale (Editor), Stephen White (Editor) Publisher Red Globe Press Release date 20181130 Pages 260 ISBN 1-352-00475-5 ISBN 13 978-1-352-00475-5

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Everyone in Hamelin was happy until the rats came. One day, a man went to see the mayor. "I can make the rats leave Hamelin, " he said. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The four levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. The Pied Piper of Hamelin, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions. Format:Paperback Pages:64

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) "I can make only one more pair of shoes," said the shoemaker. Then, two little elves help him. How can he thank them? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The four levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. The Elves and the Shoemaker, a Level 3 Activity Book, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The activities encourage children to practice longer sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses. Format:Paperback Pages:16

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Paired skills course focusing on critical thinking, academic skills, and language students need most. Prism is a five-level (A1 to C1), American English paired-skills course (Reading/Writing and Listening/Speaking), created for students who need to develop a range of academic skills. This Level 4 (C1) Listening and Speaking Teacher's Manual contains teaching suggestions, video scripts, the student's book answer key, and unit quizzes with answer keys. Features Summary Prism is a five-level (A1 to C1), American English paired-skills course (Reading/Writing and Listening/Speaking), created for students who need to develop a range of academic skills... Author Jessica Williams (Author), Jeanne Lambert (Author), Christina Cavage (Author) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20170706 Pages 120 ISBN 1-316-62546-X ISBN 13 978-1-316-62546-0