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Objective PET: Student's Book (book and audio cassette) by Hashemi, Louise & Thomas, Barbara
Objective PET is a lively course designed to guide students towards success at the Cambridge PET examination. Its unique approach combines sold language development with systematic exam preparation and practice while its short units cover a wide variety of motivating topics.
PET Gold : Exam maximiser (book and audio cassette) by Newbrook, Jacky, Wilson, Judith
The PET Gold exam maximiser is a unique combination of Coursebook and Exam Handbook. In full colour, it provides comprehensive exam training and language practice together with practical exam tips and procedures to maximise every student's chance of success in the Preliminary English Test.
Objective PET: workbook (book and audio cassette) by Hashemi, Louise & Thomas, Barbara
Objective PET is a new course from Cambridge University Press. This Workbook accompanies the Student's Book and provides opportunities for further practice. The Teacher's Book contains photocopiable supplementary activities, and a full answer key, recording scripts and lesson notes.
Objective First Certificate: Student's book with answer (book and audio cassette) by Capel, Annette & Sharp, Wendy
Objective First Certificate is a user-friendly course, designed to guide students towards success at the Cambridge First Certificate examination through its unique organisation and approach. Its short units give a sense of progress and offer a wealth of varied texts and recordings thorough training in exam skills, solid language development and lively class discussion.
Skills for first certificate: Listening and speaking Papers 4 & 5 (book and audio cassette) by Mann, Malcolm & Taylore-Knowles, Steve
The features of this volume include: recorded interviews with real First Certificate candidates to develop speaking skills; grammar focus; and seven complete Paper 5 speaking practice exams and four complete Paper 4 listening practice exams, conforming to UCLES specifications.
Skills for First Certificate : Reading Paper 1 (book and audio cassette) by Mann, Malcolm & Taylore-Knowles, Steve
Features of the "Reading" volume of this series include: four complete Paper 1 reading practice exams, conforming to UCLES specifications; pair-work exercises for discussing reasons for answers and deducing successful approaches; and a homework section in each unit.
Skills for first certificate: Use of English Paper 3 (book and audio cassette) by Mann, Malcolm & Taylore-Knowles, Steve
The features of this volume include: a systematic approach to word formation; a focus on grammar, providing essential FC grammar practice; a list of collocations and patterns; and a phrasal verb reference section with definitions from the "Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners".
Skills for first certificate: Writing Paper 2 (book and audio cassette) by Malcolm Mann, Malcolm & Taylore-Knowles, Steve
The features of the "Writing" volume of this series include: composition development, guiding students through the production of a specific piece of writing; model compositions; and exam practice, giving students the chance to practise what they have learnt as homework.
Going for gold : Intermediate : Course book (book and audio cassette) by Acklam, Richard & Crace, Aramint
"Going for Gold" is an English course for adults and young adults that develops language skills and sets students on the road to exam success. Included is a graded introduction to task types which gradually familiarise students with exam requirements.
Objective First Certificate: Workbook with answers (book and audio cassette) by Capel, Annette & Sharp, Wendy
Objective: First Certificate is a brand new course from Cambridge University Press. Written in the light of experience of the revised First Certificate syllabus, Objective First Certificate gradually builds candidates' language level and exam skills, providing a lively, thought-provoking and thorough preparation for the exam. The Workbook provides a source of optional extra practice for students to do at home. The Teacher's Book contains additional, photocopiable activities and suggested lesson plans, as well as answer keys, tapescripts and lesson notes.
Key Skills for FCE: Use of English (book and audio cassette) by Martin, Jackie & Scott, Roger
Part of a series that offers revised material to prepare students for each paper of the new Cambridge First Certificate Examination. The works aims to develop the necessary skills provide practice in every aspect of the exam.
First certificate language practice (book and audio cassette) by Vince, Michael
A text for the revised Cambridge First Certificate English examination. It contains over 30 units of grammar explanations and exercises, regular progress tests and a final test, and 18 units of vocabulary which have a focus on phrasal verbs, prepositions and particles, and collocations.
Objective CAE self-study: Student’s Book (book and audio cassette) by O'Dell, Felicity & Broadhead, Annie
Objective CAE is a new course from Cambridge University Press. Like Objective FCE, it combines thorough and systematic exam practice with improving candidates' overall language level.
CAE Testbuilder with answer key (book and audio cassette) by French, Amanda
Designed to improve students' exam performance and increase their language competence at advanced level, this text contains four complete CAE practice tests. The "with key" version explains why the correct answer is right and the other answers are wrong.
Advanced gold: Course book (book and audio cassette) by Acklam, Richard & Burgess, Sally
The Gold series provides the most effective and popular preparation for the Cambridge First Certificate, Advanced and Proficiency exams. With the unique Exam maximiser, Gold is the preferred choice of students and teachers.
Objective CAE: workbook with answers (book and audio cassette) by O'Dell, Felicity & Broadhead, Annie
Objective CAE is a new course from Cambridge University Press. Like Objective FCE, it combines thorough and systematic exam practice with improving candidates' overall language level. The Workbook contains optional extension activities ideal for self-study.
Towards proficiency : workbook (book and audio cassette) by May, Peter
A course which bridges the gap between FCE level and the revised (2002) CPE exam. The main focus is on strengthening and extending grammar, and exposing students to topic vocabulary, idioms, phrasal verbs, and collocations. The graded syllabus develops skills areas and introduces students to exam techniques. The course is accompanied by workbooks for both the Cambridge CPE exam and the Michigan ECPE exam. "Towards Proficiency" can be used both as an exam preparation course and a general advanced course.
Objective proficiency: Student's book (book and audio cassette) by Hall, Erica
This course offers thorough preparation for the revised Certificate of Proficiency in English examination (December 2002 syllabus). Written by the authors of Objective First Certificate, it has the same easy-to-use approach and organisation. Twenty short, manageable units provide a wide range of challenging topics, offering lively systematic preparation for the exam. Key features include three two-page lessons per unit; 'Exam folders' with practice and advice for each part of the exam; 'Writing folders' with extensive support for the new paper 2 tasks; ten separate lessons on the paper 3 summary task; regular revision units; and a 'Grammar folder' appendix, containing explanation and examples.
Objective Proficiency: workbook (book and audio cassette) by Hall, Erica
The Workbook with answers provides a source of optional self-study.
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Absolute Power Series One Barcode # DV1090
England 1558-1603. The filthy genes of the Blackadders reassert themselves as Lord Edmund seeks grace and favour from Good Queen Bess with his rabble of beruffed riff-raff. In Bells, Head, Potato, Money, Beer and Chains, Edmund lowers the whole tone of the Golden Age, with bottom-breath Baldrick and guest stars Miranda Richardson, Rik Mayall, Tom Baker and Miriam Margolyes.
Ahead of the Class Barcode # DV1037
Based on the true story of how Marie Stubbs (Julie Walters) saved the notorious St. George's School in West London from closure following the murder of headmaster Philip Lawrence at its gates five years earlier. Imagine a school where teachers are too fearful to leave the staff room at break time; where fighting, stealing and truancy are rife; where gang culture seeps in from the surrounding streets and where rules, regulations, curriculum and uniform are a distant memory. This is the situation facing Marie Stubbs in a story of teaching, transformation and triumph.
Alice in Wonderland Special Edition Barcode # DV1075
Lewis Carroll's masterpiece of fantasy. Sitting by a tree Alice is intrigued by a rabbit she sees run by, who just happens to be wearing a watch. Alice's curiosity is aroused and as she follows the rabbit down a rabbit-hole she finds herself falling a long, long way. Suddenly she is in a strange world where she meets the Mad Hatter and the March Hare, the Duchess, the Cheshire Cat and the Mock Turtle and has the most extraordinary adventures.
Bedtime Barcode # DV1083
A short series of programmes set in the bedrooms of adjoining houses. Takes a look behind the curtains and see the night-time rituals of three contrasting couples in the last half hour of their day.
Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol Barcode # DV1032
Charles Dickens: David Copperfield Barcode # DV1031
Charles Dickens: Uncovering the real Charles Dickens Barcode # DV1028
The Day Today Barcode # DV1067
A revolutionary concept in newscasting, with Collaterlie Sisters as the Business correspondent, Alan Partridge as the incisive Sports Reporter, Peter O'Hanraha'hanrahan as Economics Editor and Weatherman Sylvester Stewart.
Early Doors Series One Barcode # DV1069
Set in a small traditional pub in Manchester where regulars, Joe and Duffy spend many long hours in discussion with the landlord, Ken. Includes all six episodes from the first series of the BBC2 sitcom.
Elizabeth Barcode # DV1077
Magnificent four part documentary on England's greatest Queen, Elizabeth I. Historian David Starkey chronicles the extraordinary story of the woman who reigned for over forty years. Using dramatic reconstructions Elizabeth's childhood and adolescence are brought to life showing how she managed to survive until she became Queen. But even then her life was fraught with danger, but by the time she died she left an outstanding legacy with England a great European power.
Folk Rock Barcode # DV1066
A compilation of legendary names from the folk rock scene. Includes the inimitable Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, Pentangle and The Strawbs. Captured live in concert, these classic bands demonstrate just why the blend of folk and rock music has proved such a heady and enduring mixture.
Fred Dibnah's Made in Britain Volume 1: episodes 1-6 Barcode # DV1072
Gormenghast Barcode # DV1088
Mervyn Peake's epic story comes to life in this outstanding BBC production in which the young Titus Groan, heir to the castle Gormenghast, struggles against the evil Steerpike who murders and manoeuvres himself into a position to challenge the ancient hierarchy of the castle.
Graham Norton : For Your Pleasure Barcode # DV1085
Features the best bits from GrahamNorton's outrageous, multi-award winning Channel 4 show. Celebrity guests include Dustin Hoffman, Cher, Dolly Parton, Victoria Beckham, Sophia Loren, Elton John, Alan Cumming and Natalie Imbruglia.
Julie Walters and Friends Barcode # DV1070
Julie Walters and Victoria Wood star in this classic Christmas sketch show from 1991. This special is written by (and starring) acclaimed writers Alan Bennett, Willy Russell and Alan Bleasdale (as well as Wood herself) - four writers who were instrumental in working with Walters throughout her career and are responsible for some of her undoubted successes.
The Jury Barcode # DV1040
The intense and emotional courtroom drama that has at its centre a trial that is a microcosm of justice and race in the U.K. A fifteen year old white boy has been killed in cold blood and his classmate, a quiet, reclusive Sikh boy, is charged with his murder. The eyes of the whole country are on the jury as they try to separate right from wrong, truth from untruth and arrive at the correct verdict. The jurors come from all walks of life and must cope with their personal crisis as well as the traumas of the trial. The fate of this young boy lies in their hands, is he innocent or guilty?
New Tricks Series 1 Barcode # DV1093
Follow the antics of three retired cops recruited by Superintendent Sandra Pullman (Amanda Redman) to reinvestigate unsolved crimes. The group, Gerry Standing (Dennis Waterman), Jack Halford (James Bolam) and Brian Lane (Alun Armstrong), have for a variety of reasons handed over their badges and accepted premature retirement. However, their desire to right the wrongs of the past is still strong, and they're willing to resort to the most unconventional methods if it means they can close a case. Includes complete Season One, containing the pilot episode and six other episodes.
Operation Good Guys (the complete series) Barcode # DV1092
Fly-on-the-wall documentary series about an elite police unit's bid to snare one of Britain's most powerful crime lords. But things are not quite what they seem... Blurring the line between fact and fiction, witness, on camera, the total breakdown, professionally and personally, of the Operation Good Guys team. Throughout the operation, The 'Good Guys' have an unfortunate habit of embroiling into their calamitous world some of the country's best-known celebrities, from actors and footballers, to TV presenters and even the odd ex-convict.
The Planets Barcode # DV1086
A breathtakingly beautiful account of space exploration and discovery from the first attempts to magnify the sky to space travel. Contains all eight episodes: Different Worlds, Moon, Terra Firma, Giants, Star, Atmosphere, Destinies and Beyond The Sun.
Quills Barcode # DV1094
Geoffrey Rush stars as the infamous Marquis de Sade who has shocked generations with his erotic writings. Imprisoned in an asylum, the Marquis creates his tales with the help of the beautiful and innocent laundress, Madeleine, who smuggles his work out to be printed for all France to see. When their relationship is discovered, the result is the arrival of the brutal Dr. Royer-Collard, setting in motion a battle of wits and wills.
The Spying Game MI 5 Barcode # DV1065
MI5's counter-intelligence war was launched nearly a hundred years ago in an era when the messages sent by enemy spies were written in secret ink. Forty years later MI5 achieved one of the great intelligence successes of World War 2 when its Double Cross system comprehensively bamboozled Nazi Germany. Over 50 years were to pass before MI5 officially admitted its own existence as the UK's primary agency against threats to national security. In the post cold war era, it has had to adapt and constantly modernize itself in its fight against terrorism and international crime. But one thing is for sure - the MI5 will remain in the frontline against enemies which threaten the defence of Britain.
Understanding Science: Ecosystems, Classification of living things, Weather systems (key stage 2 & 3 Learning guide) Barcode # DV1091
This series presents difficult scientific concepts in an entertaining and easy to understand format without detracting from the central focus of each tutorial which is to enable your child to grasp the fundamentals to understanding science. Includes: Tutorial 1 - Ecosystems: Plant and animal kingdoms and their evolutionary adaptations. Tutorial 2 - Classification of Living Things: Examine the factors affecting cycles and rhythms of living things. Tutorial 3 - Weather Systems: Weather from the beginning of Earth's history to present day conditions.
Vanity Fair Barcode # DV1078
Based on the book by William Thackeray. The film follows the rise of two young women, the immoral Becky Sharp and the virtuous Amelia Sedley, as they climb the social ladder. Becky, the daughter of a drunken drawing master and a French chorus girl, is determined to secure herself a rich and high-born husband and will use anyone to achieve this. She deploys all of her wit, guile, and sexuality as she makes her way in the world. Amelia is the opposite, although a little self-obsessed, and thinks she is in love with the dashing Captain Osborne.
Waking the dead Series One Disc 1 Barcode # DV1026
The Cold Case team is a crack squad of police investigators who reopen unsolved murder cases, using new technology to re-examine evidence that hopefully will lead to the killer. They are at the cutting edge of modern police investigation, but they have been given just one year to prove their worth. Contains the complete Series One with the team dealing with four unsolved crimes which have lain dormant for years: the suspicious death of a war photographer in a car accident; a skull buried for 20 years in a church crypt which shakes the local Catholic community to its core; a double murder to which a woman confessed and served 25 years in prison, and a policewoman - was she the victim of a stalker, her estranged husband or the father of her unborn daughter? Episodes include: Burn Out, Blind Beggar, A Simple Sacrifice and Every Breath You Take.
Waking the dead Series One Discs 2 + 3 Barcode # DV1027
Waking the dead Series One Discs 4 + 5 Barcode # DV1025
Wild Weather Barcode # DV1080
Wilde Stories : an Oscar Wilde Trilogy (The Selfish Giant/The Devoted Servant/The Nightingale and the Rose) Barcode # DV1039
A collection of three of the best-known children's stories, written by Oscar Wilde. Each story begins with storytelling from Uncle Arthur and his family and each is animated in a distinctly different style. Also features the vocal talents of Pete Poslethwaite, Fiona Allen and Anna Chancellor.
World Shut Your Mouth Barcode # DV1033
Collection of alternative music videos from the 70s and 80s introduced by Gary Crowley.
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Self-access Centre (December 2005) |
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Impact Intro by Ellis, Rod & Sano, Fujiko Impact Intro is a practical oral communication course for young adult learners.
Impact Listening 1 by Kisslinger, Ellen Impact Listening 1 is the first in a three -level innovative series materials designed to help learners develop their listening and speaking ability. It is organized around topics of interest to students with the intent that beginning level students will gain language they need to listen to and talk about things that are important to them in their daily lives. It contains 202 page units. The unit design allows for clear implementation of the principles.
Impact Listening 1: Teacher’s manual by Kisslinger, Ellen Impact Listening 1 is the first in a three-level innovative series of teaching materials designed to help learners develop their listening and speaking ability. It provides step-by-step procedures for presenting the material. Answers to the activities along with the listening scripts are provided within each unit. In addition, teaching tips and language and culture notes are found throughout the manual. The teaching tips provide practical suggestions on classroom management and pedagogy. All activities in impact listening 1 are designed to be used in any classroom setting, including large classes and mixed-ability classes
Impact Listening 2 by Kisslinger, Ellen Impact Listening 2 is the second in a three -level innovative series materials designed to help learners develop their listening and speaking ability. It is organized around topics of interest to students with the intent that high beginning level students will gain language they need to listen to and talk about things that are important to them in their daily lives. It contains 202 page units. The unit design allows for clear implementation of the principles.
Impact Listening 2: Teacher’s manual by Kisslinger, Ellen Impact Listening 2 Teacher's manual provides step-by-step procedures for presenting the material. Answers to the activities along with the listening scripts are provided within each unit. In addition, teaching tips and language and culture notes are found throughout the manual. The teaching tips provide practical suggestions on classroom management and pedagogy. All activities in impact listening 2 are designed to be used in any classroom setting, including large classes and mixed-ability classes.
Impact Listening 3 by Harsch, Kenton & Wolfe-Quintero, Kate Impact Listening 3 is the third in a three -level innovative series materials designed to help learners develop their listening and speaking ability. It is organized around topics of interest to students with the intent that intermediate level students will gain language they need to listen to and talk about things that are important to them in their daily lives. It contains 20 two-page units.
Impact Listening 3: Teacher’s manual by Harsch, Kenton & Wolfe-Quintero, Kate Impact Listening 3 Teacher's manual provides step-by-step procedures for presenting the material. Answers to the activities along with the listening scripts are provided within each unit. In addition, teaching tips and language and culture notes are found throughout the manual. The teaching tips provide practical suggestions on classroom management and pedagogy. All activities in impact listening 3 are designed to be used in any classroom setting, including large classes and mixed-ability classes.
Getting the picture by Herzfeld-Pipkin, Nancy The eighty-seven idioms in this new text are presented in a variety of real-life listening and speaking situations. Students are introduced to the idioms through conversations, telephone messages, broadcasts, business conversations and presentations and typical language functions. The limited number of idioms presented in a wide variety of contexts helps students learn, enjoy and retain.
Basics in speaking by Rost, Michael Basics in speaking: Activities for Building Conversations is a comprehensive communication course for adult students at beginning levels. Its companion book, Strategies in speaking activities for developing conversations, is intended for students at an intermediate level.
Impact values: 30 discussion topics to help you explore your own values by Day, Richard R Impact Value is based on a collection of 30 current topics that adult students have expressed an interested in discussing. The topics are organized into five categories or themes, and each topic is carefully presented with exercises to help students understand the topics and express their own ideas and values.
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Self-access Centre (January 2006) |
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Elementary
New Interchange intro : English for international communication (Student’s book) by Richards, Jack C.
New Interchange is a multi-level series for adult and young adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. The bundle consists of the Student's Book and the Student's Audio Program. Intro is the introductory level of the New Interchange series. The Student's Book, Intro, is designed for beginning students needing a thorough, slow-paced presentation of basic functions, grammar structures, and vocabulary. Intro is based on the principle that low-level learning does not equal low-level thinking. Topics such as clothing and fashion, sports and hobbies, food and diet, and holidays and customs are presented in unique ways using interesting real-life information. Beautiful color photographs and illustrations facilitate the teaching of new vocabulary. Every bundle contains the Student's Audio CD, with all the recorded material from the Class Audio Program, with the exception of the Listening Activities. As with the other levels of New Interchange, a complete set of ancillaries, including a video program, is available to make classes interesting and productive.
New Interchange intro : English for international communication (Teacher’s book) by Richards, Jack C.
Pre-Intermediate
New Interchange 1 : English for international communication (Student’s book) by Richards, Jack C.
New Interchange is a multi-level series for adult and young adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. The Student's Book, Level 1, builds on the foundations established in the Intro level for accurate and fluent communication, extending grammatical, lexical, and functional skills. Beautiful color photographs and illustrations facilitate the teaching of new vocabulary. The New Interchange series teaches students to use English for everyday situations and purposes related to school, work, social life, and leisure. Every bundle contains the Student's Audio CD, with all the recorded material from the Class Audio Program, with the exception of the Listening Activities. As with the other levels of New Interchange, a complete set of ancillaries, including a video program, is available to make classes interesting and productive.
New Interchange 1 : English for international communication (Teacher’s book) by Richards, Jack C.
New Interchange is a multi-level series for adult and young adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. The Teacher's Manual contains teaching suggestions, answer keys for the Student's Book and Workbook, listening scripts, optional activities, and photocopiable Achievement Tests with their own listening scripts and answer keys.
Intermediate
New Interchange 2: English for International communication (Student’s book) by Richards, Jack C.
New Interchange is a multi-level series for adult and young adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. The Student's Book, Level 2, builds on the foundations established in the Level 1 for accurate and fluent communication, extending grammatical, lexical, and functional skills. Beautiful color photographs and illustrations facilitate the teaching of new vocabulary. The New Interchange series teaches students to use English for everyday situations and purposes related to school, work, social life, and leisure. Every bundle contains the Student's Audio CD, with all the recorded material from the Class Audio Program, with the exception of the Listening Activities. As with the other levels of New Interchange, a complete set of ancillaries, including a video program, is available to make classes interesting and productive.
New Interchange 2: English for International communication (Teacher’s book) by Richards, Jack C.
Network: Student's book 3 by Bowler, Bill & Parminter, Sue
A topic-based four-level course, designed specifically for mixed-ability classes of young teenagers who have studied English before. It bridges the gap between effective learning at primary level and teenage upper-intermediate materials.
Network: Workbook 3 by Bowler, Bill & Parminter, Sue
Network is a course for teenagers which caters especially for mixed-ability classes. It gives practical support to teachers and students in a variety of ways.
Network: Teacher's book 3 Bowler, Bill & Parminter, Sue
"Network" is a topic-based four-level course, designed specifically for mixed-ability classes of young teenagers who have studied English before. It bridges the gap between effective learning at primary level and teenage upper-intermediate materials.
Just Right: Intermediate Student's book + mini grammar and audioscript by Harmer, Jeremy
Just Right is a new integrated English Language course that combines exciting new ideas with the best of common practice, making it easy for learners to use and simple for teachers to adapt.
Just Right: Intermediate Teacher’s book by Jeremy, Harmer
Just Right: Intermediate Workbook by Harmer, Jeremy
This workbook component of the "Just Right" series is easy to use and simple to adapt. It is suitable for both newly-qualified and experienced teachers.
Natural English: Student’s book by Stuart, Redman & Gairns, Ruth
Natural English Intermediate: Intermediate: Student's Book is a modern, speaking-centred general English course that helps students use language naturally.
Natural English: Teacher’s book by Stuart, Redman & Gairns, Ruth
Natural English: Workbook with key Intermediate by Stuart, Redman & Gairns, Ruth
This is a modern, speaking-centred general English course that helps students use language naturally.
Natural English: Puzzle book Intermediate by Stuart, Redman & Gairns, Ruth
Natural English Intermediate: Intermediate: Puzzle Book is a modern, speaking-centred general English course that helps students use language naturally.
Upper-Intermediate
New Interchange 3: English for International communication (Student’s book) by Richards, Jack C.
New Interchange is a multi-level series for adult and young adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. The Student's Book, Level 3, builds on the foundations established in Level 2 for accurate and fluent communication, extending grammatical, lexical, and functional skills. Beautiful color photographs and illustrations facilitate the teaching of new vocabulary. The New Interchange series teaches students to use English for everyday situations and purposes related to school, work, social life, and leisure. Every bundle contains the Student's Audio CD, with all the recorded material from the Class Audio Program, with the exception of the Listening Activities. As with the other levels of New Interchange, a complete set of ancillaries, including a video program, is available to make classes interesting and productive.
New Interchange 3: English for International communication (Teacher’s book) by Richards, Jack C.
New Interchange is a multi-level series for adult and young adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. The Teacher's Manual contains teaching suggestions, answer keys for the Student's Book and Workbook, listening scripts, optional activities, and photocopiable Achievement Tests with their own listening scripts and answer keys.
Natural English: Upper- Intermediate Student’s book & listening booklet by Gairns, Ruth & Redman, Stuart
"Natural English Upper-Intermediate: Student's Book" is a modern, speaking-centred general English course that helps students use language naturally.
Natural English: Upper- Intermediate Teacher’s book by Gairns, Ruth & Redman, Stuart
Natural English: Upper- Intermediate Workbook with key by Gairns, Ruth & Redman, Stuart
Advanced
Timesaver extracts 2: English fiction for upper-intermediate and advanced students by Newbrook, Nigel
This 88 page resource book features fourteen extracts taken from modern and classical literature, including "Bridget Jones's Diary", "Pride and Prejudice", "About a Boy", "The Time Machine" and "Captain Correlli's Mandolin". Useful background information on the authors and the novels accompanies each extract. The fourteen units, each exploring a different theme, provide a wide variety of language practice as well as developing reading skills, summary techniques and stylistic appreciation, for the Cambridge CAE, CPE and IELTS examinations. Each extract is followed by two pages of photocopiable exercises, which include vocabulary and gap-fill exercises, discussion activities and role-play situations, and composition topics based on the theme of the unit. All the extracts are read aloud on the accompanying audio component. This book is useful for upper-intermediate - advanced level.
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ACCA, CAT and CIM BOOKS (January 2006) |
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Academic Encounters : Human Behaviour This book helps ESL/EFL students develop the reading, writing, and study skills needed to meet the demands of college courses. The readings, taken from university-level social science textbooks, treat high-interest topics such as stress and physical health, nonverbal communication, and love, engaging students in the subject matter while exposing them to academic discourse. Accompanying exercises develop the reading skills of previewing text, skimming, reading for the main idea, reading for speed, and understanding vocabulary in context, as well as writing and study skills such as summarizing, note-taking, highlighting key points, and preparing for tests. Students respond to the readings and incorporate what they have learned in writing assignments of different lengths. Pre-reading and post-reading activities involving discussion, role-playing, and problem-solving maximize student interaction.
Advanced Gold series The Gold series provides the most effective and popular preparation for the Cambridge First Certificate, Advanced and Proficiency exams.
All stars : Intermediate/Upper-intermediate "All Stars" is a new two-level intermediate and upper-intermediate course for younger students. Its key features are: a problem-solving approach to grammar with new structures presented in context, a appealing photostory which includes functional language and everyday expressions, reading texts and topics designed to motivate younger students, systematic development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, careful attention to vocabulary development and word-building, regualr revision sections with exam training, projects, songs and questionnaires that make learning fun.
Basic Grammar in Use Basic Grammar in Use, 2nd edition is a new edition of a highly successful text for high-beginning to low-intermediate students. This text focuses on the fundamental grammar structures normally taught in basic or introductory courses. Each of the 116 units are presented in a two-page spread, with simple, clear explanations on the left-hand page and abundant practice exercises to check understanding on the right. Basic Grammar in Use can be used as a class text or for self-study. Teachers using a main course book in lower-level classes may wish to assign Basic Grammar in Use as a reference guide so that students can look up grammar points that cause them difficulties.
Basics in Speaking Basics in speaking : Activities for Building Conversations is a comprehensive communication course for adult students at beginning levels. Its companion book, Strategies in Speaking : Activities for developing Conversations, is intended for students at an intermediate level.
Business presentations Aimed at students and professionals with an intermediate level of English, this practical series is designed to activate effective communication skills in the workplace. It includes essential vocabulary and phrases; language notes; practice exercises; and recordings of dialogues on CD.
Business vision This contemporary, highly practical language course is for professional adults at intermediate level. A grammar syllabus gives students the structured language input they need to improve confidence and competence, while up-to-the-minute business content provides a context for activities.
CAE Testbuilder with answer key Designed to improve students' exam performance and increase their language competence at advanced level, this text contains four complete CAE practice tests. The "with key" version explains why the correct answer is right and the other answers are wrong.
Classroom English (Oxford basics) An accessible guide to using English in the classroom for non-native speaker teachers. The book is in two parts: Section 1 provides advice on issues such as how to check that learners have understood and when to use English. Section 2 looks at different situations in the classroom, for example, 'Using the coursebook' and 'Giving instructions'.
Collins Cobuild Intermediate English Grammar This new edition of the Collins COBUILD Intermediate English Grammar provide learners of English from intermediate level upwards with a wealth of reference and practice material. Logically organized, and clearly laid-out in colour, the new edition of the Collins COBUILD Intermediate English Grammar offers detailed treatment of the important points of English grammar. Thousands of examples from the Bank of English, and hundreds of practice exercises, plus additional warning notes pointing out potential problems, help learners to understand and use English grammar correctly. The new edition now comes with free CD-ROM, containing the Intermediate Grammar text, the COBUILD English Usage, and a 5-million word Wordbank, giving the learner access to real English. The Collins COBUILD Intermediate English Grammar gives learners all the information on grammar they need to be confident in English.
Cutting edge : Starter/Elementary/Pre-Intermediate/Intermediate/Upper-Intermediate/Advanced Cutting Edge is a multi-level general English course for adults and young adults. It combines rich international content, comprehensive grammar, and real-life functional language within a clear easy-to-teach structure.
English file : Intermediate/Upper-Intermediate English File is a multi -level course for adults which genuinely understands the realities of both learning and teaching. It features motivating topics and texts, systematic vocabulary expansion, practical pronunciation support, and a focus on using English more accurately. This level takes students to the point where they can start an FCE course with real confidence.
English for international tourism : Pre-intermediate/Intermediate "English for International Tourism" is a series for students who need English for professional communication within the hotel and tourism industries. Bringing the working world into the classroom, it improves professional communication skills focusing on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
Focus : Interactive Grammar for Students of ESL This interactive grammar text builds an overall framework for understanding the organization of the English language and helps students recognize the relationship between form, meaning, and use. Focus provides clear explanations and multiple examples of grammar structues and features a variety of written and oral activities, ranging from structured practice to free discussion.
Getting the picture : everyday listening/speaking with idioms The eighty-seven idioms in this new text are presented in a variety of real-life listening and speaking situations. Students are introduced to the idioms through conversations, telephone messages, broadcasts, business conversations and presentations and typical language functions. The limited number of idioms presented in a wide variety of contexts helps students learn, enjoy and retain.
Going for gold : Intermediate "Going for Gold" is an English course for adults and young adults that develops language skills and sets students on the road to exam success. Included is a graded introduction to task types which gradually familiarise students with exam requirements
Grammar and vocabulary for First Certificate Together with "Grammar and Vocabulary for CAE and CPE", this book forms part of a series of grammar and vocabulary preparation books for classes taking the Cambridge First Certificate, Advanced and Proficiency exams. Each book provides coverage of the essential structures and vocabulary needed for success in the exams. Each unit contains clear, concise presentation of grammar, with varied and challenging practice exercises, as well as integrated coverage of vocabulary. Genuine learner errors are corrected through the "Longman Learner's Corpus".
Grammar for first certificate This grammar reference and practice self-study pack will appeal to students at intermediate and upper-intermediate level. It will be of particular value to those preparing for the Cambridge First Certificate examination. Students first listen to the grammar in context and are then encouraged to analyse the language themselves before looking at the rules and practising what they have learnt. As well as offering comprehensive reference and tightly focused practice exercises, it includes the full range of FCE exam tasks - not only from the Use of English paper, but also from the Reading, Writing and Listening papers.
How to teach Pronunciation How to teach pronunciation is a guide to the theory of pronunciation and to the practical skills required in its teaching. This book is appropriate for teachers of English at an early stage in their careers and for more experienced teachers.
Intercultural Activities (Oxford basics) Thirty simple activities designed to inform and give practice in discussing cultural topics with classes up to intermediate level. The activities are quick and easy to prepare and require few, or no, additional resources. An introduction provides guidance for teachers unfamiliar with the communicative approach.
Learning to study in English A comprehensive course for intermediate and lower intermediate students who need to improve their study skills for college, polytechnic and university courses where the medium of instruction is English.
Presenting New Language (Oxford Basics) This book contains 30 activities at elementary level, complete with ideas for boardwork and pictures teachers can copy. All the activities are simple and adaptable. They are particularly well-suited to classrooms where there are few resources apart from a board, paper, and pens - and of course the teacher and learners themselves.
Simple Listening Activities (Oxford basics) This book contains 30 activities at elementary level, complete with ideas for boardwork and pictures teachers can copy. All the activities are simple and adaptable. They are particularly well-suited to classrooms where there are few resources apart from a board, paper, and pens - and of course the teacher and learners themselves.
Simple speaking activities (Oxford basics) This book contains 30 activities at elementary level, complete with ideas for boardwork and pictures teachers can copy. All the activities are simple and adaptable. They are particularly well-suited to classrooms where there are few resources apart from a board, paper, and pens - and of course the teacher and the learners themselves.
Simple writing activities (Oxford basics) This book contains 30 activities at elementary level, complete with ideas for boardwork and pictures teachers can copy. All the activities are simple and adaptable. They are particularly well-suited to classrooms where there are few resources apart from a board, paper, and pens - and of course the teacher and the learners themselves.
Tell it again! : the new storytelling handbook for primary teachers A guide to using real story books for teaching English as a foreign language in the primary classroom. The book features 12 popular stories from around the world with detailed teacher's notes and photocopiable activity sheets for each story. Included is a methodology section.
Your future : rights, relationships and responsibilities The course contains three main sections, corresponding to the structure of new national guidelines for the teaching of PSHE: Developing self-awareness covers issues of self-image, study and career guidance and personal finance Keeping Healthy covers a range of health issues including healthy eating and dieting, stress and depression, drugs and sex and relationships Relationships and responsibilities covers social and moral issues ranging from families and parenting to confronting offensive behaviour and acting for change.
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Cutting Edge: Starter Student's Book (book and audio cassette) by Cunningham, Sarah & Redston, Chris
Cutting Edge is a multi-level general English course for adults and young adults. Providing a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary and skills, Cutting Edge Starter is for complete beginners or those who need to brush up on the basics before moving on to elementary level.
Cutting Edge: workbook (book and audio cassette) by Peter Moor, Peter & Redston, Chris
Cutting Edge: Starter Teacher’s resource book by Cunningham, Sarah & Redston, Chris
Cutting Edge: elementary Student's book (book and audio cassette) by Cunningham, Sarah & Moor, Peter
Cutting Edge is a Multi-level general English course for adults and young adults. It combines rich international content, comprehensive grammar, and real-life functional language within a clear, easy-to-teach structure.
Cutting Edge: elementary Workbook (book and audio cassette) by Cunningham, Sarah & Moor, Peter
Cutting Edge: elementary Teacher's resource book by Cunningham, Sarah & Moor, Peter
Cutting Edge Teacher's Resource Book provides teachers with all the support they need in order to be able to use the course successfully in a variety of teaching situations.
Cutting Edge: elementary: tests with answer key (book and audio cassette) by Cunningham, Sarah & Moor, Peter
Cutting edge Elementary tests focus on the key language areas of the accompanying Student's Book. The tests can be used for revision or as diagnostic tests at the beginning of the course. There is a full answer key at the back of the book.
English File: level 1 Student’s book (book and audio cassette) by Oxenden, Clive & Seligson, Paul
English File is a multi-level course for adults and young adults which reflects the realities of both learning and teaching. It gives students a real sense of achievement and progress.
English File: level 1 workbook book (book and audio cassette) by Oxenden, Clive & Seligson, Paul
Lesson-by-lesson support for the core lessons of the Student's Book, grammar check exercises for each grammar file, and a guided writing syllabus.
English File: level 1 Teacher’s book by Oxenden, Clive & Seligson, Paul
Full lessons plans, additional teacher-led presentation ideas for every structure, tips and ideas for personalizing the course, and 62 pages of photocopiable materials.
Cutting Edge: Pre-Intermediate Student's book (book and audio cassette) by Cunningham, Sarah & Moor, Peter
Cutting Edge is a multi-level general English course for adults and young adults. It combines rich international content, comprehensive grammar, and real-life functional language within a clear easy-to-teach structure.
Cutting Edge: Pre-Intermediate Workbook (book and audio cassette) by Cunningham, Sarah & Moor, Peter
Cutting Edge Workbook consolidates and extends essential language covered in the Student's Book.
Cutting Edge: Pre-Intermediate Teacher’s book by Cunningham, Sarah & Moor, Peter
Cutting Edge Teacher's Resource Book provides teachers with all support they need in order to be able to use the course successfully in a variety of teaching situations.
English File: level 2 Student’s book (book and audio cassette) by Oxenden, Clive & Seligson, Paul
English File is a multi-level course for adults and young adults which reflects the realities of both learning and teaching. It gives students a real sense of progress with its realistic syllabus with achievable language objectives, organized approach to revision and reference work, and integrated home-study programme.
English File: level 2 workbook book (book and audio cassette) by Oxenden, Clive & Seligson, Paul
Lesson-by-lesson support for the core lessons of the Student's Book, grammar check exercises for each grammar file, and a guided writing syllabus.
English File: level 2 Teacher’s book by Oxenden, Clive & Seligson, Paul
Full lessons plans, additional teacher-led presentation ideas for every structure, tips and ideas for personalizing the course, and over 60 pages of photocopiable materials.
Cutting Edge: Intermediate Student's book (book and audio cassette) by Cunningham, Sarah & Moor, Peter
This course translates the theory of task-based learning into a practical and user-friendly course book, recognizing that the performance of regular spoken and written tasks is crucial to successful language acquisition. It combines elements of the task-based approach with a strong emphasis on vocabulary, alongside a comprehensive grammar and skills syllabus. "Cutting Edge" provides material for 90-120 hours' teaching, according to how much extra material is used from the "Teacher's Resource Book". Each module features a real-life task to challenge and motivate students and language input before and during the tasks ensures that students perform with confidence and skill.
Cutting Edge: Intermediate Work book (book and audio cassette) by Cunningham, Sarah & Moor, Peter
Cutting Edge is a Multi-level general English course for adults and young adults. It combines rich international content, comprehensive grammar, and real-life functional language within a clear, easy-to-teach structure. Cutting Edge Workbook consolidates and extends essential language covered in the Student's Book.
English File: Intermediate Student’s book (book and audio cassette) by Oxenden, Clive & Latham-Koenig, Christina
English File Intermediate has an emphasis on building language confidence, with maximum opportunity for speaking within highly motivating topic areas, systematic approach to vocablulary expansion, practical help in improving listening and reading skills, and an integrated writing syllabus in the Student's Book.
English File: Intermediate workbook (book and audio cassette) by Oxenden, Clive & Latham-Koenig, Christina
Lesson-by-lesson support for the core lessons of the Student's Book, grammar check exercises for each grammar file, and a guided writing syllabus.
English File: Intermediate Teacher’s book by Oxenden, Clive & Latham-Koenig, Christina
Clear step-by-step lesson plans, 60 pages of extra photocopiable activities supporting the SB lessons, photocopiable progress and end-of-course tests.
Cutting Edge: Upper-Intermediate workbook (book and audio cassette) by Carr, Jane comyns
Cutting Edge is a Multi-level general English course for adults and young adults. It combines rich international content, comprehensive grammar, and real-life functional language within a clear, easy-to-teach structure. Cutting Edge Workbook consolidates and extends essential language covered in the Student's Book.
English File: Upper-Intermediate Student’s book (book and audio cassette) by Oxenden, Clive & Latham-Koenig, Christina
English File Upper-intermediate continues the series' characteristic fun, user-centred approach. It features motivating topics and texts, systematic vocabulary expansion, practical pronunciation support, and a focus on using English more accurately. This level takes students to the point where they can start an FCE course with real confidence.
English File: Upper-Intermediate workbook (book and audio cassette) by Oxenden, Clive & Latham-Koenig, Christina
Lesson-by-lesson support for the core lessons of the Student's Book, grammar check exercises for each grammar file, and a guided writing syllabus.
English File: Upper-Intermediate Teacher’s book by Oxenden, Clive & Latham-Koenig, Christina
"English File" is designed to meet the high expectations of a modern learning environment. Written by experienced teachers, its approach responds to the realities of the classroom by bringing together developments of recent years in a course intended to be flexible, memorable, effective, and exciting for both teachers and students to use. It uses a syllabus which is realistic in length and focuses on communicative, high-frequency language.
More True Stories: a high beginning reader by Heyer, Sandra
This book contains humorous, high-interest stories from magazines and newspapers. Intended for elementary and intermediate English language students, the vocabulary and structures used in the stories are controlled to match those of a typical beginning ESL course. At the same time, language is natural. The readings should spark classroom discussions, and the pre- and post-reading exercises should encourage comprehension through vocabulary development, reading skills such as making inferences, understanding details, recognizing cause and effect, cultural insights and personalizing ideas and themes.
Password 1: a reading and vocabulary text by Butler, Linda
Emphasising systematic vocabulary acquisition, "Password" helps beginning students build a foundation in English. Each of the text's seven theme-based units features four readings, activities to develop reading skills, and a variety of exercises for understanding and using target vocabulary.
Essential Grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English with answers by Murphy, Raymond
This is a grammar book for elementary students of English. There are 114 units in the book and each unit is about a different point of English grammar.
Basic Grammar in use with answers: a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English by Murphy, Raymond with Smalzer, William R
Basic Grammar in Use, 2nd edition is a new edition of a highly successful text for high-beginning to low-intermediate students. This text focuses on the fundamental grammar structures normally taught in basic or introductory courses. Each of the 116 units are presented in a two-page spread, with simple, clear explanations on the left-hand page and abundant practice exercises to check understanding on the right. This new edition includes an Audio CD with example sentences, more detailed explanations, more exercises per unit, ten units of new material and a new section of Additional Exercises which give students the opportunity to consolidate what they have learned. An answer key is included. An edition without answers is also available. Basic Grammar in Use can be used as a class text or for self-study. Teachers using a main course book in lower-level classes may wish to assign Basic Grammar in Use as a reference guide so that students can look up grammar points that cause them difficulties.
Grammar in use Intermediate with answers: self-study reference and practice for students of English by Murphy, Raymond with Smalzer, William R
Grammar in Use Intermediate is a highly successful grammar text known for its clear explanations and innovative format. Each unit in the Student's Book is a two-page spread that teaches a specific grammar point on the left-hand page, and provides practice exercises on the right. A unique combination of reference grammar and practice book, this book can be used as a classroom text or for self-study. The new edition includes an Audio CD and nine units of new material. Two entirely new sections have also been added: Additional Exercises, which give students the opportunity to consolidate what they have learned; and the Study Guide, which helps students figure out which units they need to study. An answer key is now included in the back of the book. An edition without answers is also available. Grammar in use intermediate is suitable for students who are preparing for the TOEFL Test and other standard examinations.
Grammar for first certificate with answers: self-study grammar reference and practice by Hashemi, Louise & Thomas, Barbara
This grammar reference and practice self-study pack will appeal to students at intermediate and upper-intermediate level. It will be of particular value to those preparing for the Cambridge First Certificate examination. Students first listen to the grammar in context and are then encouraged to analyse the language themselves before looking at the rules and practising what they have learnt. As well as offering comprehensive reference and tightly focused practice exercises, it includes the full range of FCE exam tasks - not only from the Use of English paper, but also from the Reading, Writing and Listening papers.
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The Articulate Executive in Action: How the Best Leaders Get Things Done by Toogood, Granville N. Barcode # 036175
Granville N. Toogood introduced the principles of competence, clarity, and communication in his classic bestseller The Articulate Executive and changed the way managers express themselves. Now he shows how to put these principles to work in the day-to-day interactions to get the job done. A hands-on action plan, The Articulate Executive in Action is full of examples of leading executives and the communication tactics that create their success. Toogood shows you how to:
- Improve sales, marketing, presentation, and leadership styles - Steer a team to success and stay ahead of the pack - Articulate a vision--and follow through--for real results.
Business vocabulary in use (Advanced) by Mascull, Bill Barcode # 033771
This is a self-study reference and practice book for upper intermediate and advanced learners of English who need vocabulary for business and professional purposes. Business Vocabulary in Use Advanced is a new self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English who need vocabulary for business and professional purposes. The book has been carefully researched using the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure that the 2,000 new words and expressions represent the English that native speakers actually use.
Business vocabulary in use (Intermediate + Upper-intermediate) by Mascull, Bill Barcode # 032225
Business Vocabulary in Use is a new addition to the best-selling English Vocabulary in Use range. Primarily designed as a self-study reference and practice book, it can also be used for classroom work. The book covers a huge range of business topics including: jobs; people and organisations; production; marketing; finance and the economy, and business culture. Learners will develop essential business communication skills, focusing on the language used for meetings, negotiations and presentations. Key Features * 66 easy-to-use units: vocabulary items are presented and explained on left-hand pages with a range of practice exercises on right-hand pages. * Presents and explains new words in context and shows learners how to use them. * Contains a comprehensive, learner-friendly answer key. * Colour illustrations and photographs.
Business writing pocketbook by Bonny, Clive Barcode # 036176
The ability to communicate clearly is an essential business skill. This guide sets out rules of good practice, style and presentation for all types of written communication - memos, letters, reports, faxes and e-mail. It includes examples and self-tests.
Communication for Business: A Practical Approach (4th ed.) by Taylor, Shirley Barcode # 036179
The fourth edition of Communications for Business is a comprehensive textbook, workbook, and reference book rolled into one. This book will help readers to develop confidence and expertise in composing effective business communications.
This book will be helpful to anyone who is working or training to work in an administrative, managerial or secretarial role which demands good communication and business English skills.
This book should prove useful to students wishing to take the following examinations-
- Pitman Qualifications English for Business Communication - LCCI Examinations Board English for Business - RSA Examinations Board Communication in Business
Content is king : Writing and Editing Online by Mill, David Barcode # 036186
A growing number of information providers are now online, and as a result being able to produce copy that is suitable for an online readership is of increasing importance. In this text the basic principles of copywriting are covered, along with more specific guidance on writing for online sources. The differences between writing for online and offline are highlighted to enable the reader to distinguish between the two and consequently write the best form of copy for the end source. Different sources of online content require different approaches, and therefore the author takes a structured approach, taking each of these channels in turn, for example writing for web sites, writing for email, ezines and newsletters, writing for search engines, and writing for online ads. By approaching each topic individually, specific guidance is provided enabling the reader to be properly equipped with the tools required to write the most appropriate copy for the task in hand.
Dealing with E-Mail by Brake, David Barcode # 036170
This guide should help you make the most of your e-mails as you maximize your software and learn to organize your e-mail efficiently. It includes tips on how to employ e-mail as an effective communication tool.
E-mail and business letter writing by Brittney , Lynn Barcode # 036187
E-mail has produced a more relaxed attitude to written communication. Letters, through, are still important in formal circumstances and particularly for security. Here is a reference book that understands this transition.
Email English by Emmerson, Paul Barcode # 032970
Email English is a course for students of general or business English who need to write effective and convincing emails. It develops both language skills and confidence, as well as providing invaluable reference material.
Key features
- Systematic and structured approach to writing. The language practice covers a wide range of topics and provides a great variety of focused exercise types. - Large number of awareness activities about style. Students deal with both formal and informal emails and learn to switch appropriately between the two mediums. - Phrase bank. Consists of a list of phrases organized functionally, which students can refer to and copy from in order to construct more effective emails, whether in class or at work. - Designed for self-study and classroom use. All exercises can be used by students working alone and in class. Tasks for teachers to use in class to support the exercises in the book.
E-Mail Rules: A Business Guide to Managing Policies, Security and Legal Issues for E-mail and Digital Communication by Flynn, Nancy Barcode # 036172
E-mail management is a particularly serious business issue in the post-Enron, corporate fraud climate, with many legal and retention concerns related to a company's electronic documents. "E-Mail Rules: A Business Guide to Managing Policies, Security, and Legal Issues for E-Mail and Digital Communication" provides readers with a smart, practical, system for handling everything that comes in and leaves their companies' computers from transaction details, to trade secrets, and confidential documents. "E-Mail Rules" also helps business people to maximize the effectiveness of their system by considering e-mail as a critical business tool and provides readers with a practical system for managing and protecting electronic capital. It includes discussion of all the related technologies like instant messaging, Listservs, and online chat.
The E-policy Handbook: Designing and Implementing Effective E-mail, Internet and Software Policies by Flynn, Nancy Barcode # 036182
This text provides step-by-step guidelines for creating up-to-date, legally sound policies that explicitly define the rights and obligations of employees when using e-mail and the Internet. This handbook covers cyberlaw, e-risk, e-insurance, writing and formatting policies, training, and more.
Financial English with Mini-dictionary of Finance by MacKenzie , Ian Barcode # 036194
This text is designed for anyone working or planning to work in the field of finance who wants to be able to discuss financial matters, read the financial press, or consult financial documents with greater ease and confidence. It is suitable for a wide range of students, from post-intermediate to advanced level. The book is divided into five areas (accounting, money and banking, selling, company finance and world economics) with a total of 86 units across these areas. It consists of mostly one-page lessons and includes a 32-page mini-dictionary of financial terms.
Foundations of Business Communication by Young, Dona Barcode # 036180
Dona Young is a charismatic, passionate author with a strong background in teaching, curriculum design, faculty development, and corporate training. Our shared vision is developing a text and package that prepares students to communicate at all levels and leads them to successful business careers. One important learning theme of the text is "Explore, Practice, Apply." Students first learn to embrace the idea that communication consists of different skill sets and that, given the right tools, they can master these skills. Because students bring in varying levels of ability, the learning materials are diagnostic and flexible: they help students assess their strengths and weaknesses in the different skills sets and then engage them in practice exercises to develop expertise. Finally, students learn decision-making strategies that motivate them to apply their skills to real-world situations.
Guide to Managerial Communication by Munter, Mary Barcode # 036183
Clear, concise, and practical guide to managerial communication for today's professional. This newly revised seventh edition is more practical and useful for today's professional than ever before. We have expanded the coverage in the following areas:
* Techniques for audience persuasion * Electronic channels for communication & email guidelines * Strategies for cross-cultural communication * Writing in teams * "High skim value" for writing * Jargon and style * Designing and using PowerPoint * Relaxation techniques for public speakers
In the Line of Fire: How to Handle Tough Questions...When It Counts by Weissman, Jerry Barcode # 036178
Using compelling examples from presidential debates to financial investor meetings, Weissman shows you how to respond with perfect assurance. You'll discover how to avoid the defensive, evasive, or contentious answers that have destroyed careers and can ruin your credibility. You'll learn how to control your entire exchange with a hostile questioner the question, the answer, the questioner, the audience, the timing, and above all, yourself. Whether you're an executive, politician, fundraiser, interviewee, teacher, student or even interacting with a family member, you're judged on how you handle these moments. With this book, you'll handle them brilliantly.
Influencing and Collaborating for Results by Duke Corporate Education Barcode # 036192
With businesses, the need to work cross-boundaries has become a business imperative. Getting results is the primary task of today's mid-level managers, and increasingly they find they cannot get things done alone or just by using their individual authority. The highest value solutions - those that are sustainable and create the greatest value for an organization - require greater integration, alignment, and collaboration across boundaries. This guide showcases practical ways that mid-level managers can move their teams.
LISTENING : Attitudes, Principles, and skills by Brownell, Judi Barcode # 036189
Listening takes an experiential approach to listening instruction, providing extensive supplemental applications and cases within the context of a sound theoretical framework.
The text encourages students to view listening as a process involving six interrelated components. Each component is developed along the parallel dimensions of theory and skill building. Within the unifying theoretical framework of the HURIER model, students not only develop an understanding of the listening process, they also acquire specific, observable listening skills. This behavioural approach enables students to increase their listening effectiveness while developing an understanding of listening-related research and theory. The impact of culture, technology, and globalization is also explored. Ethical questions are raised through sidebars, and students are challenged to consider the responsibilities associated with listening behaviour. Extensive self-assessment instruments, individual and group activities, and case studies further distinguish this engaging text. Students readily recognize the important role listening plays in their daily lives, and acquire strategies to improve their listening behaviour.
Managing in the Email Office by Seeley, Monica E. Barcode # 036191
Managing the Email Office is for all people who feel email is taking over their lives. It provides practical help and guidance on how to manage both their own volume of email as well as their organization's. It will enable you to develop winning ways with email and to re-claim some of those valuable resources which email consumes. The authors offer solutions to managing email that will help you save time and use email to communicate effectively and send the right message, right first time. These solutions are based on personal preferred patterns of work and management styles. The authors show you how to use email to support you and your team, to become more productive and reduce stress. Case histories are included throughout, to help you understand and apply the contents to you own and your organisation's situation.
Put It in Writing: Learn How to Write Clearly, Quickly and Persuasively by Joseph, Albert M. Barcode # 036193
Based on the most widely used writing course in the English-speaking world, "Put It in Writing" has sold over 1.5 million copies. Now, in this updated, user-friendly format that's ideal for self-study, it provides professionals at all levels with the tools to write more clearly, accurately and quickly. Featuring interactive exercises that strengthen skills, this proven guide offers tips on how to: organize letters and reports; supercharge language; avoid lazy grammar; use computers to improve skills; and more.
Running Board Meetings : How to get the most from them by Dunne, Patrick Barcode # 036190
Greeted with great enthusiasm when it was first published, Patrick Dunne's practical guide continues to provide valuable, step-by-step advice on every aspect of running board meetings. Witty and succinct, it is packed with useful tips and techniques to help anyone ensure they are well prepared and that every board meeting runs smoothly. Topics covered include: seating, the agenda, the role of the chairman, presentations to the board, dealing with disharmony, the minutes and the follow-up procedure. There's also advice on how to deal with those troublesome types such as the 'silent seether', the 'young pretender', and the 'dead hand'. Lively and easy to read, this fully revised and updated new edition is essential reading for anyone who has to run or attend a board meeting.
Secrets to Winning at Office Politics by McIntyre, Marie Barcode # 036171
Office politics are a fact of corporate life. From new hire to experienced executive, everyone needs to learn how to effectively play the game to win. From sizing up the political climate in the office, to building positive relationships to increasing political power, SECRETS TO WINNING AT OFFICE POLITICS is the handbook for achieving on-the-job success. Marie McIntyre, organizational psychologist and corporate coach, reveals proven strategies to: - Turn adversaries into allies - Counter colleagues' powerplays - Develop an influence strategy - Cope with quirky bosses and annoying co-workers - Achieve personal and professional goals.
Speak Like a CEO: Secrets for Commanding Attention and Getting Results by Bates, Suzanne Barcode # 036181
Speak like a CEO also offers you a chance to learn from the masters. You will be inspired by the advice and experience of leaders including Rudolph Giuliani, Mario Cuomo, Colin Powell, Oprah Winfrey, Jack Welch, and Richard Branson. You'll learn techniques of Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and even Abraham Lincoln. Speak like a CEO shows you how to:
-Overcome pressure and project a relaxed, comfortable presence -Warm up any meeting and keep your audience engaged -Discover your own authentic way to communicate -Handle difficult conversations, interviews, and questions with confidence -Ace the most challenging situations, including speeches, presentations, media interviews, Q&A sessions, business meetings, public debates, and more -Create a simple, step-by-step plan so that you master every aspect of speaking
Survival Is Not Enough: Shift Happens by Godin, Seth Barcode # 036199
The book that does for companies what WHO MOVED MY CHEESE? does for individual employees, SURVIVAL IS NOT ENOUGH provides a groundbreaking new way to organise companies and thrive during times of change. Everything in our world, from marketing to technology to distribution to the capital markets, is moving at a faster pace than ever. Yet most companies view change as a threat, and survival as the goal. This book transforms all that. It contains a simple yet revolutionary idea: we can evolve our companies the same way nature evolves a species. Evolution is a fundamental force of nature, and Seth Godin demonstrates how it can be put to work in any organisation. The first step is to eliminate the anti-change reflex that's genetically coded into all of us. Once a company learns to 'zoom' (to change without panicking), it is much more likely to evolve. And a company that evolves can become ever more profitable. For the last five years, bestselling author Seth Godin has repeatedly demonstrated the power of his books by living their advice. He used the tactics in PERMISSION MARKETING to drive the book up the bestseller list. He followed the advice of UNLEASHING THE IDEA VIRUS to turn his treatise into a living example of an ideavirus. Now, as a committed zoomer, he shows his legions of fans how to turn their company into one that can zoom from one change to another. It's a formula for success whether the market is up or down, whether technology is hot or not, in all industries, from retail to tech to restaurants.
Taking Minutes of Meetings by Gutmann, Joanna Barcode # 036185
Minutes are vital to the success of any meeting. Participants rely on them for information they may have missed, the action points act as a timely reminder, and those who could not attend can see what was decided in their absence. Minute-taking is often seen as a secretarial job, but this is not necessarily the case as the responsibility can fall to anyone. "Taking Minutes of Meetings" provides all the necessary support for the minute-taker. Reliable, accessible advice is given on important topics such as: setting up a meeting; sections of a meeting; the agenda; personal preparation; taking notes; the minutes; and recording decisions and actions. Minute-taking can appear daunting, but this practical guide provides you with the knowledge of your role and responsibilities, so that you can efficiently complete the task with confidence.
Total E-Mail Marketing by Chaffey, Dave Barcode # 036184
Total E-Mail Marketing shows how to run effective e-mail campaigns aimed at both customer acquisition and retention. The book covers much more than simply guidelines on e-mail creative. It explains how to plan and execute e-mail campaigns which integrate with other online and offline communications. The author draws on expertise and examples from leading European practitioners to detail practical tips to improve campaign results.
Web Copy That Sells: The Revolutionary Formula for Creating Killer Copy Every Time by Veloso, M. Barcode # 036197
"Web Copy That Sells" presents copy strategies that have been proven time and again in the e-commerce arena. Maria Veloso, perhaps the most widely acclaimed Web copywriter in the world, bases her revolutionary "Million Dollar Blueprint" on five simple questions - the reader answers them and the copy practically writes itself.
Workplace Communications: The Basics by Searles, George J. Barcode # 036173
Workplace Communications: The Basics is the first text specifically intended for applied writing courses in community college and other settings where many students are academically under-prepared and therefore intimidated by lengthy, theory-intensive tests.
This text focuses instead on the basics of workplace writing by emphasizing practical applications. Written in a simple, conversational style, Workplace Communications is designed to be both accessible and useful, incorporating numerous examples, illustrations, and exercises. The new edition includes greatly increased coverage of technology in all areas of work-related communication including the job search, correspondence, oral communication, and research.
Writing a Report: How to Prepare, Write and Present Effective Reports by Bowden, John Barcode # 036174
Report writing can be described as a career skill. Not only is it a task that forms part of an increasing number of business jobs, but also it can make a huge difference to how you are perceived and even how well you get on in your career. Today, good communication skills and the ability to write effective reports are essential competencies for every successful businessperson.
This book explains how to successfully combine the systematic and the creative approach and produce a report that will be read without unnecessary delay, understood without undue effort, accepted, and where applicable, acted upon.
Writing Effective E-Mail by Flynn, Nancy Barcode # 036188
Clear business communication - whether internal and informal, or external to clients, or customers or suppliers - is vital to avoid costly mistakes. Since e-mail is becoming the modern way to communicate, it is important to learn the skills of writing effectively and delivering clear messages. It has never been more worth your time and effort to polish your skills and develop the habits of good communication. From page one, "Writing Effective E-mail" sets out to simplify and demystify this essential subject. The book takes the reader through the critical steps of: creating e-mails that have the right tone; avoiding the e-mail pitfalls; and polishing up cybergrammar skills. The authors will take you from evaluation of your writing and computer skills through to the key elements of composing a message, eliminating mechanical and spelling errors, and formatting your document properly.
Writing Reports by Seely, John Barcode # 036177
This book is aimed at those who write reports not just within businesses or organizations, charities, and institutions, but in all areas of life. It contains strategies for adapting the process of writing reports to the specific situation of the reader. In two sections, the first traces the different stages involved in writing a report, and the second gives easy look-up advice and contains sample reports with analytical and critical commentary.
Writing Skills Barcode # 036195
Shows the reader how to create informative documents for every business occasion, from letters and reports to e-mail, direct mail and business plan. Simple checklists are included to enable you to identify different writing styles and choose the right words to get your message across. Flow charts and diagrams explore different options for taking action and provide useful examples. The book is part of a series which offers bite-sized chunks of information to meet new challenges, improve efficiency and be successful.
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All Bones and Lies by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035183
Colin is in many ways an ideal citizen. But neither his family nor colleagues know about his other secret life. What Colin doesn't know is that, thanks to a house insurance policy incorrectly filled in by his mother, his two lives are set to collide, and there is nothing he can do to stop them.
The angel of Nitshill Road by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035127
Until the angel came, there were three terribly unhappy children at Nitshill Road Primary School. But after Celeste arrives, school will never be the same again.
Bill's new frock by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035728
Celebrity Chicken by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035108
The Flour Babies by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035143
When the annual school science fair comes round, Mr Cartwright's class don't get the soap factory, or the maggot farm, or the exploding custard tins. They get the flour babies - sweet little bags of flour that must be treated gently. Anne Fine's novel "Goggle-Eyes" won the Carnegie Medal.
Goggle eyes by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035236
This is a truly great book. It is a story about Kitty, whose mum and dad have split up and after a number of boyfriends, her mum then meets Gerald Faulkner (Gerald Faulkner), who Kitty absolutely hates. After getting to know Goggle-eyes Kitty realizes why she hates him so much and starts feeling mean. In the end Kitty begins to realize that Goggle-eyes isn't mean at all and starts to like him. The only thing wrong with it is how it is totally concentrated on Goggle-eyes. The 'slang' really makes you feel part of the story.
How to cross the road and not turn into a pizza by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035239
Crossing the road safely is like anything else - you can learn how to do it. That's what Miss Talentino tells Simon and his class, and she even gives them a demonstration. There is one big difference though, if you get a question wrong in class, you won't end up flat as a pizza.
How to write really badly by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035104
Chester Howard can't believe it! He's been to all sorts of schools as his mother's jobs moved round the world, but never anywhere as awful as Walbottle Manor (Mixed). Everyone's so horribly nice, recommending him for blackboard duty, playing little skipping games at break. It's just awful. And Chester just has to get to work on the boy sitting next to him, Joe Gardener. He knows he's clever - Joe can build incredible models - but he can't get to grips with his school work and his desk is a mess beyond belief. Miss Tate's 'How to...' projects supply Chester with an opportunity, and he starts Joe on a subversive project 'How to Write Really Badly'. For once, instead of battling through work he just doesn't begin to understand, this is something at which Joe excels. And Chester has his own project - he makes sure Joe's amazing technical abilities get a class award, and creates a book where Joe can mark off every one of the 1646 days he has left of school, before he can be free to do the things he's really good at.
The Jamie and Angus Stories by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035107
From the moment Jamie sets eyes on Angus in the shop window, with his silky coat and forlorn stare, he just knows that they belong together. On Christmas morning they're finally united, and soon the toy Highland bull is Jamie's constant companion. Here are six of their adventures together.
The Killjoy by Fine, Anne Barcode # 036203
Loudmouth Louis by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035066
Everyone knows that Louis is a loudmouth, so no one believes him when he announces that he's going to do a sponsored silence to raise money for the new school library. But Louis is determined to keep his mouth shut, and he discovers that he enjoys listening - and lessons are much better that way.
Madame Doubtfire by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035126
Lydia, Christopher and Natalie, since their parent's divorce, are used to travelling between their volatile mother, Miranda, and Daniel their out-of-work actor father. When Miranda advertizes for someone to supervise the children, Daniel disguises himself and applies for the job.
A Pack of liars by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035105
Laura finds herself in correspondence with a boring girl called Miranda. She decides to liven things up by pretending to be Lady Melody from a noble family, but then she discovers that Miranda is really a professional thief who steals from the rich to give to the poor - a modern Robin Hood.
Raking the ashes by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035128
A Shame to miss poetry Book 3 by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035331
Selected personally by multi-award-winning author and 2001-3 Children's Laureate, Anne Fine, this is a super collection of poetry that shouldn't be missed by any teen. Kingsley Amis, John Betjeman, Robet Browning, Leonard Clark, Adele Geras, Seamus Heaney, A E Housman, Philip Larkin, Pablo Neruda, Brian Patten and Derek Walcott are amongst the poets featured and there are over 100 poems in total.
Step by Wicked Step by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035279
Adapted from another of her successful children's novels, Anne Fine's sensitive and poignant play for young people is accompanied by stimulating background materials and activities designed to answer English Framework objectives. This is her fifth title in the series. Four young teenagers are surprised to find themselves grouped together on a school trip to a creepy old historical house. Here they uncover a secret room that has lain undiscovered and unopened for over 100 years -- what they find inside reveals not only a story from the past but also leads to a chain of discovery about themselves.
Taking the Devil's Advice by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035203
Spending the summer with his ex-wife, his children, his ex-gardener (and ex-wife's new husband) was never going to be a good idea. Perhaps Oliver should have expected the autobiography he was writing to be constantly sabotaged, and that he would have scorn and derision poured upon him.
The Tulip Touch by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035661
Nobody wants to be around Tulip but her outlandish behaviour doesn't matter to Natalie. At first she finds Tulip exciting and she doesn't care that other people are upset by her pranks. But then Tulip's games become increasingly sinister, and Natalie realizes that Tulip is going too far.
Up on Cloud Nine by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035106
Up On Cloud Nine is possibly one of the best books you will ever read. Character-led, beautifully crafted, uplifting and life-affirming, Fine's masterpiece tells the story of a deep friendship between two boys, Stolly and Ian. The pair are introduced to the reader at the point where the accident-prone Stolly is lying unconscious in a hospital bed having survived a rather spectacular plummet to the ground from a very high window.
As the pair are caught in the sterile time-warp of the hospital, waiting for the arrival of their respective parents, Ian contemplates Stolly's life: a Walter Mitty character who insists he is not a liar but a fantasist, who unflinchingly speaks as he finds and is blessed with a mind and imagination so receptive to experience that occasionally his words and actions are shocking to those around him.
As the waiting continues Ian, circled by a social worker who is concerned at the alarming regularity of Stolly's hospital visits, pieces together the good, the funny, the bad and the downright ugly, compiling a comprehensive biography that ultimately leads him to believe that his remarkable friend's accident may not have been an accident at all.
Very different and other stories by Fine, Anne Barcode # 035172
Anne Fine's extraordinary talent as a storyteller is wonderfully displayed in this new collection of nine short stories. The stories cover everything from romance to philosophy, with ghostly apparitions and crocheting footballers.
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