Career Opportunities In Writing

Adult/High School–Thoroughness, currency, and ease of use are the hallmarks of this excellent guide. Taylor and Parish provide detailed profiles of 90 writing-related careers, including editor, indexer, lyricist, reporter, news anchor, and press secretary.

Ready to Write

Author: Karen Blanchard, Christine Root
Published by: Longman
File size: 14.5 mb
File type: pdf

Features and Benefits

* F: Clear examples and model paragraphs
* B: Illustrate organizing elements, such as topics sentences, supporting details, and signal words.
* F: Step-by-step activities
* B: Guide students in major rhetorical forms, such as comparing and contrasting, describing, analyzing data, writing test answers, letter writing, and summarizing.
* F: Varied and contextualized writing opportunities
* B: Assist students with real-life tasks.
* F: Editing and proofreading exercises
* B: Help students perfect their composition skills.


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The New Oxford Book of Literary Anecdotes

Author: John Gross (editor)
Published by: Oxford
File size: 1,5 Mb
File type: PDF

An unrivalled collection of literary gossip and intimate sidelights on the lives of the authors The dictionary defines an anecdote as 'a short account of an entertaining or interesting incident', and the anecdotes in this collection more than live up to that description. Many of them are funny, often explosively so. Others are touching, outrageous, sinister, inspiring, or downright weird. They show writers in the English-speaking world from Chaucer to the present acting both unpredictably, and deeply in character.
The range is wide - this is a book which finds room for Milton and Margaret Atwood, George Eliot and P. G. Wodehouse, Chinua Achebe and Ian Fleming, Brendan Behan and Wittgenstein. It is also a book in which you can find out which great historian's face was once mistaken for a baby's bottom, which film star left a haunting account of Virginia Woolf not long before her death, and what Agatha Christie really thought of Hercule Poirot - a book not just for lovers of literature, but for anyone with a taste for the curiosities of human nature.

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A Good Turn of Phrase - Advanced Practice in Phrasal Verbs

James Milton, Virginia Evans, Bill Blake "A Good Turn of Phrase - Advanced Practice in Phrasal Verbs"
Express Publishing | ISBN:1842168495 | 36 Pages | PDF | 7.9 Mb

A Good Turn of Phrase is a 2-part series of full-color books that offer comprehensive presentation and extensive practice of commonly used idioms, phrasal verbs and prepositional phrases at an advanced level. The books are suitable for use in the classroom or for self-study. Book 2 (Advanced Practice in Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Phrases) contains 16 units each presenting and practising English phrasal verbs and prepositional phrases in current use.

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Instant Immersion English

Instant Immersion English Grammar and Pronunciation & Instant Immersion English: as a second Language (ESL) Deluxe edition
260 Mb | MP3 | Audio Lesson | RS.COM | Bit Rate: 192/kbps

Millions of people worldwide have discovered the value of Instant Immersion™, the most effective program available for learning to speak a foreign language quickly.


Instant Immersion English Grammar and Pronunciation
CD 1: Alphabet; Sounds
CD 2: Greetings; Introductions; Subject pronouns
CD 3: Gender agreement; Physical descriptions & corresponding verbs
CD 4: Weather; Numbers; Irregular verbs; Finding & following directions
CD 5: Days of the week; Date; Useful shopping terms
CD 6: Restaurants; Food & corresponding verbs
CD 7: Cultural notes on ethnic food & customs; Finding accomodations
CD 8: Time/hours; Corresponding verbs; Use of object pronouns


Instant Immersion English: as a second Language (ESL) Deluxe edition
CD 1: Meeting new people
CD 2: Visiting the supermarket
CD 3: Asking for bus information
CD 4: Finding a job
CD 5: Visiting the doctor
CD 6: Renting an apartment
CD 7: Communicating at work
CD 8: Buying a car

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English Adventure 3 Songs & Chants CD

English Adventure 3 Songs & Chants CD
Anne Worrall | Pearson Education: Longman (2005) | 13.6 MB | MP3 (128kb/s, 44kHz) | 15 min | ISBN: 0131110365

nglish Adventure is fantastic new primary course for young learners of English that really motivates pupils to learn. Published by Pearson Education.


Tracks on the CD (15 min)
1 Title and credits
2 Hello Unit: Alphabet chant
3 Unit 1: Dad's got blond hair
4 Unit 2: A fridge can't fly
5 Unit 3: It's cloudy
6 Unit 4: I'm happy
7 Unit 5: Frogs and birds and fish
8 Unit 6: There's a beetle
9 Unit 7: I get up
10 Unit 8: I like surfing
11 New Year's Day song
12 End credits

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English Idioms: Exercises on Idioms

Jennifer Seidl "English Idioms: Exercises on Idioms"
Oxford University Press (February 9, 1989) | ISBN 0194327728 | 96 Pages | PDF | 1.1 Mb

Major new edition: fully-revised and up-to-date coverage of all the essential vocabulary of everyday life. Over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations: extensive coverage. Special treatment of key words: frequently-used words, which are the building blocks to learning the language, are given a special layout and usage notes to help users deal with them correctly. A-Z of cultural information: to help students further their understanding of the German-speaking world. Short grammar and glossary of grammatical terms: to aid effective communication Additional features: Model letters; a list of phonetic symbols used for German words; guide to German pronunciation; German irregular verbs; games to develop dictionary skills.

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Is That What You Mean?

Penguin Readers UK, «Is That What You Mean?»
Penguin Readers UK | ISSN 0582469015 | Edition - 2001 | PDF - not a good scan| 80 Pages | 2.1 Mb

Excellent book! Common English mistakes and popular idioms, with humorous cartoon illustrations--a great opener for intermediate English classes. I only wish there was a sequel!

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Activating Vocabulary

Mark Stuart Fletcher "Activating Vocabulary"
Brain Friendly Publications (2004-06-01) | ISBN 0954666429 | 22 Pages | PDF | 780 Kb

Activating Vocabulary - ESOL is designed for teachers with limited preparation time who want to provide lively, motivating language skills lessons to introduce, test or revise.

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Pictures of English Tenses, Level 1, Elementary (Brain Friendly Resources)

Mark Fletcher, Richard G.A. Munns "Pictures of English Tenses, Level 1, Elementary (Brain Friendly Resources)"
English Experience (1999-02) | ISBN 1898295484 | 30 Pages | PDF | 1.3 Mb

Each structure is consistently linked with a colour.
- Present Simple (Dark Blue) & Present Continuous (Light Blue).
- Past Simple (Brown) ... Autumn leaves ? Burnt Toast?
- Future (Yellow) – a nice bright sunny future for everyone!

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Smart Thinking: Skills for Critical Understanding and Writing

Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition
ISBN: 0195517334
January 6, 2005
208 pages
3.3MB

Smart Thinking: Skills for Critical Understanding and Writing 2E is a practical step-by-step guide to improving skills in analysis, critical thinking, and the effective communication of arguments and explanations. The book combines an accessible and straightforward style, with a strong
foundation of knowledge. The text treats reasoning as an aspect of communication, not an abstract exercise in logic. The book not only provides detailed advice on how to practise analytical skills, but also demonstrates how these skills can be used in research and writing. In particular, it
emphasises how to develop arguments that are coherent and that take account of their audience and context.

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Alexander Graham Bell : Making C

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (July 16, 1996)
ISBN-10: 0195099087
ISBN-13: 978-0195099089
Pages: 144
Size: 9.87 Mb
This extremely useful book concentrates more on Bell's work as an educator and inventor than on his personal life. Two-to-three page inserts explain the various scientific principles discussed in the main text. For example, Bell was intensely involved in teaching the deaf. As this part of his life is discussed, an insert explains sound, speech, and hearing, and how all three are intertwined. Glimpses of the man behind the scientist are given in a lively, yet informative fashion. Black-and-white photos and reproductions enhance the presentation and bring the personal details to life. Although there are many books on Bell available, this one is a worthy addition to any collection.

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Lifelines intermediate students book

Published by: Oxford University Press
File size: 14 Mb
File type: pdf

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An up-to-date, friendly course which draws on a wide range of approaches to provide students with the balance of reflection, practice, and use necessary for effective language learning.
* The material is exceptionally involving and high in human interest - a hallmark of this popular author.
* The language syllabus is clear, comprehensive, and realistic in length.
* There is a discovery approach to language learning which encourages students to develop independent skills. This is reinforced by a comprehensive Grammar Reference at each level.
* It combines strong skills development, systematic vocabulary work, and an emphasis on functional English, with constant recycling. At Elementary level a 'Functional Language' reference draws together the practical everyday language that students need.
* An independent pronunciation syllabus introduces the IPA and covers English sounds, stress, and intonation.

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New Interchange CD-ROM for Book 1

Author: Charles Shields & Jack C. Richards
Published by: Cambridge University Press
File size: 454 Mb
File type: CD-ROM for PC

New Interchange is a multi-level series for adult and young adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. The New Interchange CD-ROM, Level 1, provides engaging and enjoyable activities for users to do on a computer at home or at school. The CD-ROM contains 16 units and is designed to be used alongside the Student's Book to review and practice the language learned in class. At the core of each unit is a video sequence taken from the New Interchange Level 1 Video. There are also four progress tests. In total, the CD-ROM gives learners more than 100 activities. This CD-ROM is Windows compatible.

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Test Your Reading (Penguin Joint Venture Readers)

M. Dean "Test Your Reading (Penguin Joint Venture Readers)"
Longman (2002-03-27) | ISBN:0582469058 | 128 Pages | PDF | 2.9 Mb


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Reading Power

Author: Beatrice S. Mikulecky, Linda Jeffries
Published by: Longman
File size: 20.7 Mb
File type: pdf

Reading Power, Third Edition, by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries, is a student-centered reading skills textbook with a process approach to reading improvement. Its innovative design allows intermediate-level students to use four key sections concurrently to become better readers in school, college, or business.

* Reading for Pleasure encourages students to master new reading strategies and broaden their vocabulary.
* Comprehension Skills emphasizes strategic reading skills, such as skimming, scanning, and recognizing topics and main ideas.
* Thinking Skills provides targeted practice in inference and analytical skills.
* Reading Faster features high-interest, nonfiction selections that help students build speed and flexibility in their reading.

New to the Third Edition:

* A two-color design and user-friendly format
* Updated content, additional readings, and an expanded list of suggested books for pleasure reading
* Expanded Teacher's Guide with sample syllabus
* Separate Answer Key

Test booklets contain reproducible black line masters to be used as additional practice or to test reading skills

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More Reading Power

Author: B. Mikulecky | Published by: Longman | File size: 32.6 Mb | File type: pdf

Center on the student with this powerful reading text that directs the learner's attention to his or her own process as well as the page. With a cognitive skills-based approach, the book breaks into four sections, designed to be used concurrently: Reading for Pleasure, which encourages students to master new reading strategies and broaden their vocabulary; Comprehension Skills, which teaches 10 smart reading practices such as skimming, scanning, and extracting main ideas; Thinking Skills, which provides practice in inference and critical thinking; and Reading Faster, which includes high-interest, nonfiction selections to help students build reading speed and flexibility. New features of the second edition include a friendly two-color format, an expanded Teacher's Guide with sample syllabus, and a revised list of suggested books for pleasure reading.

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The Leadership Pill : The Missing Ingredient in Motivating People Today

Author: Ken Blanchard
File size: 56M
File type: MP3

The Leadership Pill
The Missing Ingredient in Motivating People Today
How can you become a more successful manager, a stronger team leader, and a motivator who gets the best results from a group? The Leadership Pill provides the answer. An entertaining and inspiring parable about the competition between two leaders with totally different management styles, here is a story that reveals the ingredients of truly effective leadership.
Consider this tantalizing possibility: What if there was a pill that could actually stimulate the natural powers of the mind and body to provide leadership? In the story, an amazing new pill heightens one leader's powers, but contains the wrong ingredients, stimulating him in an obsessive and shortsighted direction with disastrous results.
In contrast, the "Effective Leader," working without a pill, proclaims that "only through sustainability can our teams remain motivated and successful." An inspiring and supportive leader, he supplies the right ingredients, earning his team's respect and trust with a blend of integrity, partnership, and affirmation. The hard-won result is a highly motivated team producing consistent top performance and genuine success. Ultimately it is recognized that "leadership for a lifetime" is much easier to digest than a pill for leaders looking for a quick fix.
Destined to be a transforming experience for countless listeners, The Leadership Pill shows business managers at any level how to apply the right techniques for getting both results and and the commitment of their people, even when the pressure to perform is high.

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Adapting Educational and Psychological Tests for Cross-Cultural Assessment

Author: Ronald K. Hambleton, Peter F. Merenda, Charles D. Spielberger
Published by: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.
File size: 27.85 MB
File type: PDF

Adapting Educational and Psychological Tests for Cross-Cultural Assessment
edited by Ronald K. Hambleton, Peter F. Merenda & Charles D. Spielberger

Adapting Educational and Psychological Tests for Cross-Cultural Assessment critically examines and advances new methods and practices for adapting tests for cross-cultural assessment and research. The International Test Commission (ITC) guidelines for test adaptation and conceptual and methodological issues in test adaptation are described in detail, and questions of ethics and concern for validity of test scores in cross-cultural contexts are carefully examined. Advances in test translation and adaptation methodology, including statistical identification of flawed test items, establishing equivalence of different language versions of a test, and methodologies for comparing tests in multiple languages, are reviewed and evaluated. The book also focuses on adapting ability, achievement, and personality tests for cross-cultural assessment in educational, industrial, and clinical settings. This book furthers the ITC's mission of stimulating research on timely topics associated with assessment. It provides an excellent resource for courses in psychometric methods, test construction, and educational and/or psychological assessment, testing, and measurement. Written by internationally known scholars in psychometric methods and cross-cultural psychology, the collection of chapters should also provide essential information for educators and psychologists involved in cross-cultural assessment, as well as students aspiring to such careers.

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Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers, Seventh Edition

Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers, Seventh Edition

A self-instruction manual and reference book for academic, personal, business, and public audience writing. Coverage includes writing college-level essays, source-based arguments, and research papers; thinking and reading critically; using documentation style correctly; designing documents; writing for the Web; writing about literature; writing for business; creating oral presentations; taking essay tests; and using correct grammar, punctuation, and mechanics correctly. Anyone looking to succeed and fulfill their potential in writing.

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