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Check Your Vocabulary for Academic English
Автор: David Porter Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2007 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20092010-09-17
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This workbook features a range of activities to help students learn and revise non-technical English vocabulary, essential for the study of any subject at a UK university. Self-study exercises and practical classroom activities are included, making it easy to revise classroom knowledge at home. Containing a range of word games, crosswords, quizzes and exercises, this workbook will help build vocabulary confidence in a fun, memorable way. Check Your Vocabulary for Academic English is a must-have workbook for all non-native English speakers wishing to expand their language skills.
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Check Your English Vocabulary for Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Автор: Rawdon Wyatt Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2007 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20092010-09-17
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This workbook provides exercises to help teach and build English vocabulary relevant to the hotel, tourism and catering industries. It has been written both for students studying towards professional exams and for those who want to improve their specialist communication skills. The material covers general and topic-specific vocabulary, as well as grammar and use of English, comprehension, pronunciation and spelling. Together with the companion Dictionary of Leisure, Travel and Tourism (0-7475-7222-4), this workbook provides a complete package to help students improve their specialist English.
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Dictionary of Law
Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2007 Страниц: 320 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20112009-10-11
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With over 8,000 terms and expressions, this best-selling dictionary provides clear, concise and fully up-to-date information on all aspects of civil, criminal and commercial law. Examples and encyclopedic comments help to explain complex terms from British, European and US legal procedure. A recommended text for a number of law courses, this book is ideal for students and all professionals who need to understand legal terminology, especially non-native speakers of English.
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Give great presentations: How to speak confidently and make your point
Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2006 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 мая 20092011-08-23
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Speaking in front of other people can be a real worry if you've not had a lot of practice. Even if you know your stuff, it can be hard to get everything together in time, look confident, speak clearly and get your message across well. Full of advice on how to prepare and deliver a knock-out speech, and including strategies that will help you cope if things don't go to plan, this book features: — a quiz to assess yours strengths and weaknesses — step-by-step guidance and action points — top tips: ideas to bear in mind for the future — common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them — summaries of key points to remember — related web links and further sources of help.
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Stitched Textile Collage
Автор: Lucille Toumi Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2007 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 20 сентября 20122009-07-21
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Thirty creative textile projects that are suitable to be hung and framed. The book aims to inspire readers to look at the use of textiles as a medium for creating innovative graphic artwork. The projects combine applique with patching, surface embellishment (with buttons, beads, trimmings and wire), knitting and machine and hand-embroidery techniques. The projects range from the very easy to those that will prove a bit more of a challenge. The book is filled with photos showing how different effects can be achieved. There are also suggestions on how to modify the projects in order to personalise them. Also included are discussions of materials, equipment and techniques which the maker will find useful. All in all, this is a book filled with imaginative projects which will work both as a source of inspiration and information.
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Check Your English Vocabulary for Business and Administration
Автор: Rawdon Wyatt Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2007 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20092010-09-17
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This workbook provides a range of exercises to help learners of English at intermediate level and above learn and review essential vocabulary used in business and administration. It is particularly suitable for students or overseas-trained business and administration staff who want to work in an English-speaking country, or whose work brings them into regular contact with English-speaking business people. It is also ideal for students who are planning to take the BEC Vantage/Higher exam, the TOEIC or one of the LCCI International Qualifications.
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Check Your English Vocabulary for TOEIC
Автор: Rawdon Wyatt Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2006 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20082009-09-17
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«The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is a multiple choice English language proficiency test which measures comprehension, speaking, writing and reading skills in an international environment. Scores indicate how well people can communicate in business, commerce and industry. «Check Your English Vocabulary for TOEIC» is a must-have workbook for all non-native English speakers wishing to expand their language skills in preparation for the Test of English for International Communication. This workbook provides exercises to help teach and build vocabulary related to the TOEIC examination and also covers grammar, use of English, comprehension and spelling.»
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Black's Rhyming and Spelling Dictionary
Автор: Pie Corbett Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2003 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 20 октрября 20092008-08-21
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This illustrated dictionary includes more than 6000 carefully selected rhyming words to inspire primary children to write their own poems. It also includes more than 50 commissioned poems, rhymes, couplets and over 70 amusing and eye-catching illustrations to offer visual inspiration.
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Black's Veterinary Dictionary
Автор: Edward Boden Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2005 Страниц: 816 Дата загрузки: 15 апреля 20092006-06-23
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Black's Veterinary Dictionary has been a bestseller for over seventy years. It is an essential reference tool for all with a professional or leisure interest in the care of animals. Much more than a list of veterinary terms, its practical approach ensures that readers gain an insight into the signs and symptoms of common, and less common, diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. For the 21st edition, much new and updated information has been included. Entries on dogs and cats and the conditions that may affect their health have been extended. Details of the Pet Travel Service, which has largely replaced quarantine for dogs and cats, have been updated; the re-emergence of old problems such as bovine tuberculosis and new ones such as avian flu, are among the thousands of topics covered.
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Black's Writing Dictionary
Автор: T.J. Hulme Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2002 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 08 марта 20092003-06-28
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Designed for students at the top end of primary school and lower secondary school, as well as adult basic skills learners, this dictionary contains over 8000 words with simple definitions. It offers writing and spelling support without complicated meanings and grammatical labelling.
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Check Your English Vocabulary for Human Resources: All You Need to Pass Your Exams
Автор: Rawdon Wyatt Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2010 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20122015-08-17
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This workbook provides exercises to help teach and build English vocabulary. It has been written both for students who are studying towards professional exams, and for those who want to improve their related communication skills. The material covers general and topic-specific vocabulary, as well as grammar and use of English, comprehension, pronunciation and spelling.
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Improve Your Word Power: The Key to a Bigger Vocabulary
Автор: Jane Russell Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2007 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 июля 20082009-05-15
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Do you ever find yourself using a word without fully understanding its meaning? What kind of liar is egregious? Do you have a perspicacious mind? Words are a valuable resource and essential to social and business success, yet often we find ourselves struggling to use them appropriately. Improve Your Word Power is a step-by-step course for improving your language skills. Beginning with a test of your present vocabulary, it goes on to present a series of forty self-study sessions in twelve chapters. Each word is linked to an easy-to-remember example in which it can be used. Further sessions lead you on to etymologies and word-building, and give links to 'families' of associated words. At the end of each session, a test enables you to check your progress. Packed with lively examples and anecdotes of words in action, learning advice, and 'Teaser Questions', Improve Your Word Power is a stimulating and informative means of boosting your language skills.
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Alexander McQueen: Genius of a Generation
Автор: Kristin Knox Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2010 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 21 августа 20122011-06-21
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Packed with breathtaking photographs, this tribute to Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) celebrates the incredible creations of an iconic, imaginative, and inspirational fashion designer whose work turned heads and hearts all over the world. He was a major fashion figure, famous throughout the world, especially the US (where he is a celebrity-favourite with clients including Sarah Jessica Parker, Peelope Cruz and Nicole Kidman) and Japan. McQueen's dramatic designs, also been worn by celebrities including Bjork, Lady Gaga and Rihanna, met with critical acclaim and earned him the British Designer of the Year award four times. This book is a must-have for fashion lovers everywhere.
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Don'ts for Husbands
Автор: Blanche Ebbutt Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2007 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20092010-09-17
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Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives are facsimile editions of the original books published by A&C Black in 1913. Each pocket-sized book contains hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, which rings true almost 100 years after they were written. The reissued titles are ideal Christmas stocking fillers, and gifts for weddings, engagements and anniversaries. Advice appears under the following chapters: 1. Personalities 2. How to Avoid Discord 3. Habits 4. Financial Matters 5. Evenings at Home 6. Jealousy 7. Recreation 8. Food 9. Dress 10. Entertaining 11. Household Management 12. Children 'Among the bon mots there is much wisdom. They would make great stocking fillers, or wedding anniversary gifts!' Good Book Guide (October 2007).
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Don'ts for Wives
Автор: Blanche Ebbutt Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2007 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20092010-09-17
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Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives are facsimile editions of the original books published by A&C Black in 1913. Each pocket-sized book contains hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, which rings true almost 100 years after it was written. The reissued titles are ideal Christmas stocking fillers, and gifts for weddings, engagements and anniversaries. Advice appears under the following chapters: 1. Personalities 2. How to Avoid Discord 3. Habits 4. Financial Matters 5. Evenings at Home 6. Jealousy 7. Recreation 8. Food 9. Dress 10. Entertaining 11. Household Management 12. Children 'Among the bon mots there is much wisdom. They would make great stocking fillers, or wedding anniversary gifts!' Good Book Guide (October 2007).
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Bloomsbury Dictionary of Idioms
Автор: Gordon Jarvie Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2009 Страниц: 384 Дата загрузки: 15 декабря 20112010-06-23
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From credit crunch to golden parachute, barking up the wrong tree to storm in a tea cup in this book, Gordon Jarvie explains all you need to know about these and 3,000 other common English idioms. Packed with nuggets of fascinating information, the Bloomsbury Dictionary of Idioms traces the origins of these phrases, explains meanings and gives examples of up-to-date usage. Ideal for word buffs and English students alike, this book will help all users of English to mind their (linguistic) ps and qs.
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Dictionary of Marketing
Автор: A. Ivanovic Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2011 Страниц: 320 Дата загрузки: 19 февраля 20132013-07-14
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This is a comprehensive vocabulary of marketing terms, all explained in clear, simple English. Containing over 6,000 terms, this is an invaluable tool for both students and professionals who study and work in marketing as well as other disciplines such as media and adversiting. Each entry has a part of speech, a note on grammar and an encyclopaedic commentary.
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QFINANCE: The Pocket Dictionary of Finance
Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2011 Страниц: 256 Дата загрузки: 27 апреля 20152013-10-31
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The Pocket Dictionary of Finance is designed for the on-the-move finance professional & students who needs quick concise definitions fast. With over 5,000 finance terms packed into 224 pages this is a comprehensive and essential finance reference, enabling you to be well versed in the latest finance terminology. Main topics covered include: Accounting, Acquisitions, Banking, Compliance, Economics, Insurance, Investments, Markets, Mergers, Mortgages, Pensions, Real Estate, Regulation, Risk, Statistics, Stockholding, Taxation and Treasury Management.
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Secret Santa: Agent of X: M. A. S
Автор: Guy Bass Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2010 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 21 октрября 20132012-05-12
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One night a year, Santa J. Claus delivers presents to the children of the world... but for the rest of the time, he's protecting the world as the top secret agent of the Xtremely Mysterious Agency of Secrets (X.M.A.S.), dishing out his own brand of justice to the world's most dastardly criminals. Santa and his Little Helper, newly qualified X.M.A.S. agent Jingle Bells, are on the trail of Dr Cumulus Nimbus, who's hell-bent on creating a new ice age... and Santa hates snow! Can they stop the evil plot before the world is snowed under?
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Winter Magic: A Spellbinding Collection of Christmas Animal Tales
Автор: Alison Edgson Жанр: A and C Black Год: 2010 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 11 октрября 20132013-02-29
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«Following the success of «Christmas Animal Tales» and «Winter Magic», this brand-new collection of original stories is the ideal Christmas gift, featuring tales from a host of best-loved authors — Adele Geras, Julia Green, Karen Wallace, Elizabeth Baguley, Penny Dolan, Tanya Landman, Michael Broad, Caroline Pitcher, Malachy Doyle and Holly Webb.»
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