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A lower-level exam practice book designed to improve the level of students who plan to take the IELTS test in the future. Collins Get Ready for IELTS Listening is the perfect book for lower level learners who want to develop the necessary skills to perform effectively on the IELTS Listening test. Perfect for self-study, the series follows a guided-learning approach that gives students access to a full answer key with model answers. Developed by experienced IELTS tutors, the series takes into account the specific language needs of learners at this level. Twelve units of carefully graded material for lower level students, all supported with clear examplesKey IELTS grammar and vocabulary for the IELTS Listening test provided in each unitRegular exam tips and information in each unit‘Watch out!’ sections that highlight common errors made by learners in the IELTS Listening testFour review units to check and consolidate understanding of key language and skills for the IELTS Listening testComplete IELTS Listening practice test, answer keys, audioscripts and audio CD providedVocabulary glossary for each unit provided at the back of the book CEF level: A2–B1Ideal for learners with band score 3-4 who want to achieve a higher score. ALSO AVAILABLE in the Collins Get Ready for IELTS series:Get Ready for IELTS ReadingGet Ready for IELTS WritingGet Ready for IELTS Speaking Through IELTS-style tasks and exercises, Collins Get Ready for IELTS Listening helps learners gain confidence in core listening competencies for IELTS. Σελίδες: 136, Διαστάσεις: 18.9x18.9cm

This unique self-study course is for elementary-level adults who need English for the hospitality industry, such as workers in hotels and restaurants. Ideal for front-line staff who need to communicate confidently in English to maintain good customer relations. 24 compact units cover a wide range of practical scenarios, such as meeting and greeting guests, taking orders at breakfast and at the bar, handling guest complaints and dealing with guest requests.4-page unit includes an easy-to-follow photo story that deals with the topic of the unit and introduces key functional language.The pocket-sized course book also contains vocabulary lists for quick reference, practical examples of typical emails, an answer key and a pronunciation guide to further aid the self-study learner.The online audio provides valuable listening practice to accompany each unit. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 21x21cm

America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. Originally premiered in Britain at the National Theatre, London, where it won the Evening Standard Best Play Award, Tony Kushner\'s Angels in America went on to win two Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This volume contains both Part One: Millennium Approaches and Part Two: Perestroika, plus 45 pages of bonus material including a new introduction by the playwright, a full production history, deleted scenes, and notes on staging. It was published alongside a new production in 2017 at the National Theatre, London, directed by Marianne Elliott and starring Andrew Garfield, Denise Gough, Nathan Lane, James McArdle and Russell Tovey. Σελίδες: 352, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

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* New novel THE LIFE IMPOSSIBLE available to pre-order in paperback now *THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEEL TRULY ALIVE?Aged 24, Matt Haig\'s world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again.A moving, funny and joyous exploration of how to live better, love better and feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth.\'I wrote this book because the oldest clichés remain the truest. Time heals. The bottom of the valley never provides the clearest view. The tunnel does have light at the end of it, even if we haven\'t been able to see it . . . Words, just sometimes, really can set you free.\' Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0305, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

Puzzled by past tenses? Confused be comparatives? The English for Everyone Grammar Practice Book is packed with practice questions and activities to help you learn essential English grammar through visual and engaging content. The Grammar Practice Book helps you to develop your practical English through a variety of exercises and examples that will expand your understanding of grammar and punctuation in use. When used alongside our Grammar Guide, which introduces essential grammar rules through visual teaching methods, this grammar book is ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans. About English For EveryoneEnglish for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that support English learning for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading and writing.Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources, or a structured programme for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Series provides: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and colour-coded explanations - Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).- Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units, mirrored in both the Course and Practice Books for easy referencing and teaching- Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English grammar for beginners, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences- Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book- Personalised learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their prompts and translations The English for Everyone Series covers the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including: - CEFR- TOEFL - IELTS - TOEIC Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 19.6x19.6cm

If your writing is preventing you from getting the score you need in IELTS, Collins Writing for IELTS can help. Don\'t let one skill hold you back. Collins Writing for IELTS has been specially created for learners of English who plan to take the Academic IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English at university. It is ideal for learners with band score 5 – 5.5 who are aiming for band score 6 or higher on the IELTS test (CEF level B1 and above).This major new edition has been thoroughly updated and improved to make it even easier to use. Now in full colour, the book has a new layout and a series of brand new features to help students feel fully prepared for their IELTS exam:· Enhanced answer keys with further explanations of why answers are right or wrong, or ambiguous· ‘Watch out!’ boxes that highlight common IELTS mistakes· A revision checklist at the end of each section to remind students what they should do for each particular part of the exam What is IELTS?The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the most common test used by universities for foreign students to prove their language level. IELTS is also increasingly used for immigration purposes, with many countries requiring visa applicants whose first language is not English to submit an IELTS grade. The system tests candidates’ Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in four separate papers. Usually, students must gain a good mark in all four skills in order to gain entry to the course, job, or country of their choice. For this reason, candidates will often sit the exam numerous times to secure the score that they need. There are two IELTS Writing papers: General and Academic. Collins Writing for IELTS concentrates on the Academic paper. Powered by COBUILDThe 4-billion-word Collins corpus is the world\'s largest database of the English language. It is updated every month and has been at the heart of Collins COBUILD for more than 30 years. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 18.9x18.9cm

Written during the long battles with Sparta that were to ultimately destroy ancient Athens, these six plays by Euripides brilliantly utilize traditional legends to illustrate the futility of war. The Children of Heracles holds a mirror up to contemporary Athens, while Andromache considers the position of women in Greek wartime society. In The Suppliant Women, the difference between just and unjust battle is explored, while Phoenician Women describes the brutal rivalry of the sons of King Oedipus, and the compelling Orestes depicts guilt caused by vengeful murder. Finally, Iphigenia in Aulis, Euripides\' last play, contemplates religious sacrifice and the insanity of war. Together, the plays offer a moral and political statement that is at once unique to the ancient world, and prophetically relevant to our own. Σελίδες: 448, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy 3-in-1 Italian study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand Italian reference and revision guide. This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of Italian. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning Italian at school, in an evening class, for work or for leisure. Grammar: this section provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. Hundreds of examples of real Italian illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. In addition, a full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical terminology.Verbs: you will find 120 fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs in this section. Each is self contained in a double-page spread showing all the major tenses. Major constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for all verb models, as well as hundreds of examples of real Italian to show you how verbs are used in context . An index contains thousands of verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model.Vocabulary: this handy section covering 50 topics (such as family, free time, careers, computing, education, food and drink, health, shopping) gives you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in Italian. With its clear, user-friendly grammar, all the most important Italian verbs shown in full, and an extensive vocabulary guide, this book gives you all the elements to start speaking and writing with confidence in Italian. Σελίδες: 720, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy 3-in-1 Spanish study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand Spanish reference and revision guide. This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of Spanish. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning Spanish at school, in an evening class, for work or for leisure. Grammar: this section provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. Hundreds of examples of real Spanish illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. In addition, a full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical terminology.Verbs: you will find 120 fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs in this section. Each is self contained in a double-page spread showing all the major tenses. Major constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for all verb models, as well as hundreds of examples of real Spanish to show you how verbs are used in context . An index contains thousands of verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model.Vocabulary: this handy section covering 50 topics (such as family, free time, careers, computing, education, food and drink, health, shopping) gives you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in Spanish. With its clear, user-friendly grammar, all the most important Spanish verbs shown in full, and an extensive vocabulary guide, this book gives you all the elements to start speaking and writing with confidence in Spanish. Σελίδες: 720, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy 3-in-1 German study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand German reference and revision guide. This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of German. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning German at school, in an evening class, for work or for leisure. Grammar: this section provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. Hundreds of examples of real German illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. In addition, a full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical terminology.Verbs: you will find 127 fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs in this section. Each is self contained in a double-page spread showing all the major tenses. Major constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for all verb models, as well as hundreds of examples of real German to show you how verbs are used in context . An index contains thousands of verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model.Vocabulary: this handy section covering 50 topics (such as family, free time, careers, computing, education, food and drink, health, shopping) gives you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in German. With its clear, user-friendly grammar, all the most important German verbs shown in full, and an extensive vocabulary guide, this book gives you all the elements to start speaking and writing with confidence in German. Σελίδες: 720, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Real English for life beyond the classroom English in the real world is constantly evolving, and learners need to move with it. But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn’t enough for real life. Using real everyday language, English for Life: Speaking (B2+) will help you to sound natural, clear and confident. > Hear the language people really use when they are speaking> Free downloadable audio with over 100 model conversations and practice exercises> Useful tips to increase your understanding of tone, slang and social context Includes practice of: Dealing with difficult conversations Expressing annoyance and anger Showing sympathy Convincing Being tactful About the series:What is it? Collins’ innovative English for Life series adds the extra bit of authenticity to your studies that traditional coursebooks often lack. The series includes helpful up-to-date and relevant topics needed to get by in English and uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus, the world’s largest database of the English language. How can the series be used? The series can be used for independent study (self-study) and extra assignments, it\'s a great supplement to existing coursebooks, and the books can also be used as stand-alone coursebooks for short courses. All books have accompanying teacher resources available online. What levels are available? There are three levels available:A2 (Pre-intermediate)B1+ (Intermediate)B2+ (Upper intermediate) Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 18.9x18.9cm

This second volume of plays from award-winning playwright Fin Kennedy features three ensemble plays for large casts of young people aged thirteen to nineteen, each developed via a long-term, collaborative process with the target age group. In The Dream Collector, a school group on a Media Studies field trip to the isolated country house of a black-and-white movie pioneer enter a sinister dreamworld when they go exploring after dark. Once they step through the movie screen, each of the young friends meets their dream double, the sinister Neverborn… In Fast, a twenty-four-hour school fundraiser in a semi-rural town takes on a new urgency when farmer’s daughter Cara refuses to eat again until the supermarkets she holds responsible for her father’s suicide agree to her demands. In The Domino Effect – a five-star hit at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe – a silent girl finds her voice, and her mother, when a mysterious East End antiques dealer teaches her how small actions lead to big effects, and how to master the law of unintended consequences. With their flexible, mixed casts, the plays are particularly suited to performance by young people’s groups, who will enjoy the demands and challenges of playing roles specifically created for teenage actors. Σελίδες: 184, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The Roman dramatist Terence (c. 186-159 BC) adapted many of his comedies from Greek sources, rendering them suitable for audiences of his own time by introducing subtler characterization and more complex plots. In his romantic play, The Girl from Andros, Terence portrays a love affair saved by a startling discovery. The Self-Tormentor focusses on a man\'s remorse after sending his son to war, and The Eunuch depicts a case of mistaken identity. Phormio is as rich in intrigue as a French farce, while The Mother-in-Law shows two families striving to save a marriage and The Brothers contrasts strict and lenient upbringings. With their tight plots and spare dialogue, Terence gave his plays a sense of humanity that became a model in the Renaissance and greatly influenced Molière. Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A double bill of plays from the frontline of climate change – an epic portrait of Britain in the grip of unprecedented and catastrophic floods. In On the Beach, glaciologist Will has followed in his father\'s footsteps, dedicating himself to studying climate change. Back from Antarctica, he visits his parents on the Norfolk coast. With catastrophic flooding growing more likely by the day, he has news that forces long-submerged secrets to rise to the surface. In Resilience, Will, freshly appointed as a scientific advisor, is in Westminster and he\'s out of his depth. Surrounded by ministers manoeuvring to impress, and with the threat of environmental disaster, can he get them to listen before it\'s too late? Impressive in scale and chilling as a prediction of our immediate future, the two plays are complementary but can also stand alone. Steve Waters\' The Contingency Plan was first performed at the Bush Theatre, London, in 2009, and shortlisted for the John Whiting Award. It was revived, in this fully revised and updated version, at Sheffield Theatres in 2022, directed by Caroline Steinbeis and Chelsea Walker. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Shortlisted at HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH ENGLISH LANGUAGE BOOK AWARDS 2013 Be the best you can be in presentations, meetings, negotiations and networking. Collins Key Business Skills gives you the tools you need to succeed in business if English is not your first language. Written by an expert in business and international communication, Key Business Skills offers professional advice and practice in the following areas: presentationsmeetingsnegotiationsnetworking Non-native English speaker executives working in international environments need more than Business English. They need the business skills to present, run meetings, negotiate and network in international environments and then master the language needed to use those skills successfully. Key Business Skills follows a unique ‘Business Plus’ approach, with a focus on business skills and advice plus English language support. It provides activities to develop key skills needed by executives, such as dealing with difficult questions in presentations, intervening successfully in conference calls and meetings, recognizing the signals in a negotiation in English and networking without causing offence. The 24 units include language and vocabulary practice, as well as cultural tips for interacting with colleagues and clients, to ensure you avoid embarrassment and to help enhance your business relationships. All the fundamental skills needed for business in one bookFocuses on business skills and advice plus English language supportAudio CD features native-speaker models to help you improve pronunciationIncludes key vocabulary for each skillProvides essential cultural awareness tips for working in international businessesSuitable for self-study or can be used in the classroom with students of Business EnglishFor CEF level B1–C1 (Intermediate–Advanced) A note on the authorBarry Tomalin is a world-recognized writer, trainer and lecturer in language, cultural awareness and international communication. He has worked with the British Council and the BBC World Service, and is currently Director of Cultural Training at International House, London. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 18.9x18.9cm

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Do you want to bring clarity to your communication by:- getting to grips with the building blocks of Italian?- learning the right language for the right context?- speaking and writing with ease and style?In this course you\'ll find comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures reinforced and raised through authentic materials. You will learn how to construct grammar correctly and when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. You\'ll also get extensive practice through exercises and self-assessments.This book offers:- clear learning goals to guide your learning- comprehension questions to test your knowledge- language in context sections to demonstrate grammar usage in everyday-life situations- glossary of grammatical terms and verb tables for easy reference. Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1211, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Chambers Adult Learners\' Writing Guide is aimed at adults who are seeking to gain confidence in their writing skills. The book is spaciously laid out using a two-colour text with plentiful examples and exercises to reinforce key learning points. A simple and practical approach provides users with an understanding of the basic concepts and requirements of any writing task. The book also demonstrates how to negotiate real-world situations such as filling in forms or making an official complaint. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0501, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Spanish Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language. Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1211, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Do you want to bring clarity to your communication by...-getting to grips with the building blocks of Russian?-learning the right language for the right context?-speaking and writing with ease and style?In this Russian course you\'ll find comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures. These are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You\'ll learn how to to construct Russian grammar correctly and when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Russian Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1211, Διαστάσεις: 16.4x16.4cm

This highly accessible collection gathers together the best-loved gems of English language verse, from the deeply moving to the hilariously silly. The poems span the entire range of verse from high drama to stuff-and-nonsense and are presented in nine sections: Poems of Childhood and Youth; Poems of Love and Marriage; Poems of Life; Poems of Loss and Comfort; Poems of War and Peace; Poems to Read Aloud; Poems to Read Quietly; Poems of Animals and Nature and Poems of Magic and Mystery.The anthology includes works by William Blake, Dylan Thomas, Seamus Heaney, Robert Burns, T S Eliot, Rudyard Kipling, W B Yeats and many, many more. The poems have all been chosen and arranged by Neil Philip and the volume is illustrated throughout with watercolour borders and decorative motifs by Isabelle Brent, glowing with her trademark gold leaf. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0113, Διαστάσεις: 15.6x15.6cm

Prepare yourself for the IELTS exam using Collins Practice Tests for IELTS Book 3 Practice Tests for IELTS 3 is designed to familiarise studentswith the level and format of the IELTS exam. By using Practice Tests for IELTS 3, you will:• Feel completely confident about how the IELTS exam works• Know what to expect on the day of the exam• Improve your score through realistic practice All you need for your ideal IELTS score:– Four complete Academic IELTS tests– PLUS Two complete General Reading and Writing papers– A clear guide to how the IELTS exam works– A section on exam skills and strategies– audio provided online for the Speaking and Listening papers– Answer key + model answers for the Speaking and Writing papers included in the book You can trust Collins COBUILDPractice Tests for IELTS 3 contains a mini-dictionary with definitions based on COBUILD content. The4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus is the world’s largest database of the English language. It is updatedevery month and has been at the heart of Collins COBUILD publishing for over 30 years. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 18.9x18.9cm

IELTS Preparation and Practice will help you to build your confidence in answering the different question types in the IELTS test.Understand what the questions in each section are asking you to do and what the examiners are looking for in your answers.Improve your understanding of how the IELTS test is marked and how you can improve your score. If a particular exam skill or task type is preventing you from getting the score you need in IELTS, Preparation and Practice can helpDon\'t let one skill hold you back.IELTS Preparation and Practice has been specially created for learners of English who plan totake the IELTS Test (Academic Module) to demonstrate that they have the required ability tocommunicate effectively in English at university. It is ideal for learners with band score 5 –5.5 who are aiming for band score 6 or higher on the IELTS test (CEFR level B1 and above).. All key exam skills and task types for Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking covered in accessible units Easy to navigate self-study, allowing learners to focus on difficult skill areas and problem question types Improve performance and confidence through practice and familiarity with the demands of the test Practice exercises just like those used in the IELTS test Each unit builds up to practice exam questions Full model answers and hints in the answer key on how to improve your responses Tips on how to improve your score and information on common errors \'Exam tutor\' sections at the end of each unit help you to consolidate learning Full colour Perfect for self-study or for use in the classroom Audio for Listening and Speaking exercises provided onlineAnswers provided at the back of the book Pitched at learners with IELTS band 5–5.5 and aiming for band 6 or higher Σελίδες: 208, Διαστάσεις: 18.9x18.9cm

Comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Dutch Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language. Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1008, Διαστάσεις: 13.6x13.6cm

Comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Latin Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language. Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1008, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

Is this the right book for me?This classic book is a straightforward introduction to linguistics which attempts to answer two fundamental questions: \'What is language?\' and \'How does language work?\' It outlines the scope of linguistics, explaining basic concepts and essential terminology with examples drawn mainly from English. Sound patterning, syntax and meaning - the inner core of linguistics - are discussed simply and clearly, as are the rapidly growing areas of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics and stylistics. You will find this contemporary, easy-to-read book essential to broadening your understanding of the subtleties and power of language.Learn effortlessly with easy-to-read page design and interactive features:Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author\'s many years of experience.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of linguistics.Five things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you\'ve learnt and how to use it. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1001, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

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Phonic Books Dandelion World Split Vowel Spellings introduces split vowel spellings in a gradual way. This series comprises six fully decodable non-fiction books which introduce the spellings a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e, and u-e and is aimed at children in Reception to Year 2 learning their split vowel spellings and who love to read non-fiction.Dandelion World Split Vowel Spellings complements any systematic phonics programme and can be used in any sequence.Book 1: a-eBook 2: e-eBook 3: i-eBook 4: o-eBook 5: u-eBook 6: All spellingsThe accompanying spelling and comprehension activities can be found in Phonic Books Dandelion World Split Vowel Spellings Activities. Σελίδες: 72, Διαστάσεις: 14.8x14.8cm

Phonic Books Moon Dogs Split Vowel Spellings comprises six books and focuses on silent \'e\' spellings and is designed for older children at the early stages of reading. The books contain contemporary illustrations and a story line based on the adventures of a group of teenage friends in a band. Phonic Books Moon Dogs Set 1 introduces sounds gradually at CVC level with one line of text on each page, Set 2 introduces alternative consonants and consonant digraphs. Phonic Books Moon Dogs Set 3 introduces two spellings for a vowel sound. The Phonic Books Moon Dogs Extras set runs parallel to Set 1 and provides crucial further practice for the sounds of the alphabet at CVC level text.Book 1: The Shape Game (a-e)Book 2: These Things (e-e)Book 3: Bike Ride (i-e)Book 4: A Good Nose (o-e)Book 5: A Useful Bag (u-e)Book 6: A Place to Hide (All spellings)Accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, spelling and comprehension can be found in Phonic Books Moon Dogs Split Vowel Spellings Activities. Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 14.8x14.8cm

THE SICK BAG SONG chronicles Cave\'s journey with his band the Bad Seeds on a twenty-two-day, North American tour. It is a highly personal account that blends memories, musings, poetry, lyrics, flights of fancy and road journal.Drawing inspiration from Leonard Cohen, John Berryman, Patti Smith, Sharon Olds, folk ballads and ancient texts, THE SICK BAG SONG takes the form of an epic quest, turning over questions of inspiration, creativity, loss, death and romantic love. It is also a companion piece to his feature documentary 20,000 Days on Earth. THE SICK BAG SONG explores and develops the mystique of Nick Cave.The book began its life scribbled onto airline sick bags, which are reproduced in the book alongside the text. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 15.7x15.7cm

Real English for life beyond the classroom English in the real world is constantly evolving, and learners need to move with it. But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn’t enough for real life. Being able to understand English as it is really spoken will give you the confidence to succeed in any English-speaking environment. Using a wide range of authentic, unscripted recordings of everyday people from around the world, Collins Listening (B2+) will help you to feel confident and prepared for anything. > Hear the language people really use when they are speaking> Free downloadable audio with over 40 authentic recordings in a wide variety of scenarios> Useful tips to increase your understanding of tone, slang and context Units are divided into the following themes:• Lifestyle• Practical advice and information• Attitudes and behaviour• Passions• Memorable experiences Each of these areas includes analysis of high-level, natural recordings between one, two and three people. Some conversations took place face-to-face while others were over the phone. All are 100% unscripted and unedited and do not use actors. About the series:What is it? Collins’ innovative English for Life series adds the extra bit of authenticity to your studies that traditional coursebooks often lack. The series includes helpful up-to-date and relevant topics needed to get by in English and uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus, the world’s largest database of the English language. How can the series be used? The series can be used for independent study (self-study) and extra assignments, it\'s a great supplement to existing coursebooks, and the books can also be used as stand-alone coursebooks for short courses. All books have accompanying teacher resources available online. What levels are available? There are three levels available:A2 (Pre-intermediate)B1+ (Intermediate)B2+ (Upper intermediate) Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 18.9x18.9cm

With \'long hair in the wind, beards and bandanas flapping, earrings, chain whips . . . and Harleys flashing chrome\', the Hell\'s Angels erupted into 1960s America paralysing whole towns with fear. Determined to discover the truths behind the terrifying reputation of those marauding biker gangs, Hunter S. Thompson spent a year on the road with the Angels, documenting his hair-raising experiences with Charger Charley, Big Frank, Little Jesus and the Gimp. Hell\'s Angels was the result: a masterpiece of underground reportage whose free-wheeling, impressionistic style created the legend of Gonzo journalism, and made Thompson\'s name as the wild man of American writing. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

For five decades, Gerald Stern has been writing his own brand of expansive, deep-down American poetry. Now in his nineties, this “sometimes comic, sometimes tragic visionary” (Edward Hirsch) engages a lifetime of memories in his poems, blending philosophical, wide-ranging intellect with boisterous wit. Memory unites the poems in Blessed as We Were, which reach back through seven collections written over almost two decades. Stern explores casual miracles, relationships and the natural world in Last Blue (2000); offers a satirical and redemptive vision in Everything Is Burning (2005) and Save the Last Dance (2008); meditates on the metamorphosis of ageing in In Beauty Bright (2012); and captures the sensual joys of life—even when they are far in the past—in the wistful love poems and elegies of Galaxy Love (2017). The volume concludes with over two dozen new poems that combine the metaphysical with the domestic, from the passage of time and the cost of love to the profound banality of cardboard and its uses. With his characteristic exuberant, oracular voice animating every line, Stern reminds us why he is one of the great American poets, one who has long “been telling us that the best way to live is not so much for poetry, but through poetry” (New York Times Book Review). Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0811, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

Who doesn’t love haiku? It is not only America’s most popular cultural import from Japan but also our most popular poetic form: instantly recognizable, more mobile than a sonnet, loved for its simplicity and compression, as well as its ease of composition. Haiku is an ancient literary form seemingly made for the Twittersphere—Jack Kerouac and Langston Hughes wrote them, Ezra Pound and the Imagists were inspired by them, Hallmark’s made millions off them, first-grade students across the country still learn to write them. But what really is a haiku? Where does the form originate? Who were the original Japanese poets who wrote them? And how has their work been translated into English over the years? The haiku form comes down to us today as a cliché: a three-line poem of 5-7-5 syllables. And yet its story is actually much more colorful and multifaceted. And of course to write a good one can be as difficult as writing a Homeric epic—or it can materialize in an instant of epic inspiration. In On Haiku, Hiroaki Sato explores the many styles and genres of haiku on both sides of the Pacific, from the classical haiku of Basho, Issa, and Zen monks, to modern haiku about swimsuits and atomic bombs, to the haiku of famous American writers such as J. D. Salinger and Allen Ginsburg. As if conversing over beers in your favorite pub, Sato explains everything you wanted to know about the haiku in this endearing and pleasurable book, destined to be a classic in the field. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1130, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm