Penguin (Non-Classics) | 1992 | ISBN: 0140144358 | 480 pages | PDF | 22,3 MB
From a Modernist/Postmodernist perspective, this title addresses questions of literary and cultural nationalism. The authors reveal that since the seventeenth century, American writing has reflected the political and historical climate of its time and helped define America's cultural and social parameters. Above all, they argue that American literature has always been essentially 'modern', illustrating this with a broad range of texts: from Poe and Melville to Fitzgerald and Proud, to Wallace and Stevens, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Thomas Pynchon.
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In this breezy but densely packed new study of American literature from the founding fathers through 1990, the authors touch on all the major and many of the minor works in the context of both their contemporary literary traditions and modern iconoclastic views. Although more space is devoted to the modern and postmodern scene, this is an excellent and readable survey of nearly 300 years of American writing and literary criticism in a flowing style that shows no signs of the tremendous concentration of information. Sure to become a classic; for general and special literature collections.
- Shelley Cox, Southern Illinois Univ. Lib., Carbondale
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Kirkus Reviews
From Ruland (English and American Literature/Washington State Univ.) and critic-novelist Bradbury (The Modern World: Ten Great Writers; Unsent Letters--both 1988, etc.)--a sound, balanced account of how American writers created works that reflected ``a new nation with new experience, a new science and a new politics on a new continent.'' Neither idiosyncratic nor iconoclastic, this introductory history is, though, sometimes excessively respectful toward the academically au courant. Ruland and Bradbury, an American and Englishman, respectively, nervously tip their hats to multiculturalism, and will leave their audience of general readers scratching their heads over why more attention is paid to the structuralists and deconstructionists than to luminaries like John Cheever, Thomas Wolfe, Edmund Wilson, H.L. Mencken, and Tennessee Williams. American theater (with the exception of Eugene O'Neill) is inexcusably slighted, while popular genres such as detective and science fiction are more understandably ignored. When it comes to the early development of American literature, however, the authors are on surer ground and perform ably. In tracing the transition from the allegorical mode of the Puritans to the symbolist mode of the American Literary Renaissance, they explore how ``America became a testing place of language and narrative...part of a lasting endeavor to discover the intended nature and purpose of the New World.'' By examining authors in their historical as well as aesthetic context, they make a number of connections not commonly discussed (e.g., how Mark Twain and his contemporaries missed out on the combat experience in the Civil War). Despite its unwillingness to lance some academic sacred cows, then, this is a comprehensive, often vibrant history of how American writers declared independence from older European forms before making their own unique contributions to world literature. -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Brill Academic Publishers | 2007 | ISBN: 9004161791 | 368 pages | PDF | 2,4 MB
Independent scholar DesCamp asks whether contemporary cognitive linguistic blending theory is appropriate in the analysis of first century Judaic texts, and what the stories of women say about that text, the Liber Antiquarium Biblicarum. Convinced that the author of the text is a woman, DesCamp develops a systematic reading of the work
Facts On File Inc | 2009 | ISBN: 0816062676 | 541 pages | PDF | 5,6 MB
Here is the revised and expanded edition of Daniel S. Burt's fascinating assessment of the 100 most influential novelists, playwrights, and poets of all times and cultures - now with 25 additional entries and some reassessments as well as 25 new black-and-white photographs and illustrations. From Doris Lessing and Gabriel Garcia Marquez to Homer and Marcel Proust, the entries provide a compelling, accessible introduction to significant writers of world literature. All of the writers selected have helped to redefine literature, establishing a standard with which succeeding generations of writers and readers have had to contend.
Gale Cengage | 2006 | ISBN: 0787660388 | 469 pages | PDF | 50,4 MB
Profiles of Notable Literary Works and the Historical Events That Influenced Them
Anton Chekhov - The Witch and Other Stories (Webster's Spanish Thesaurus Edition)
Publisher: ICON Group International, Inc. | 2006-02-05 | ISBN: 0497258757 | PDF | 248 pages | 2.13 MB
This edition is written in English. However, there is a running Spanish thesaurus at the bottom of each page for the more difficult English words highlighted in the text. There are many editions of The Witch and Other Stories
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Cambridge University Press | English | 2009-02-23 | ISBN: 0521516978 | 540 pages | PDF | 2,3 MB
Analysing English Sentences provides a concise and clear introduction to current work in syntactic theory, drawing on the key concepts of Chomsky's Minimalist Program. Assuming little or no prior knowledge of syntax or minimalism, Radford outlines the core concepts and leading ideas and how they can be used to describe various aspects of the syntax of English. A diverse range of topics is covered, including syntactic structure, null constituents, head movement, case and agreement and split projections. Using Radford's trademark approach and writing style, the book is intensive and progressive in nature, introducing grammatical concepts and working in stages towards more complex phenomena.
Collins CoBUILD | 1993 | ISBN: 0003709256 | 145 pages | PDF | 14 MB
This workbook is organized around the individual particles of phrasal verbs, rather than the verbs themselves. This enables students to perceive broader categories of meaning and so makes the task of learning phrasal verbs more manageable. The workbook focuses on the most important phrasal verbs, with around 300 different meanings being covered. Almost half of these are formed with 18 common verbs. There are ten units of material, each following a similar format. The first nine units each deal with one of the most important particles; the final unit covers a further seven particles. The units can be studied in any order. Each unit has an introductory page giving the important meanings of the particle being studied, with lists of phrasal verbs to be practiced in each section of the unit. At the end of each unit there is a separate section of revision exercises.
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It is true. A well-written letter is taken far more seriously than one using misspelt words. Research shows that people automatically assume you're more intelligent, and they'll take notice of you in a way they never did before. Now, with the help of this book you can discover the power of words for yourself. There are checklists and steps that ensure you'll soon be writing with much greater confidence.
CONTENTS:
1. Identifying different sounds
2. Checking capital letters
3. Forming plurals and changing verbs
4. Using prefixes, suffixes and hyphens
5. Sorting out the changes
6. Avoiding common mistakes
7. Using apostrophes and abbreviations
8. Revising chapters 1-7
9. Exploring the dictionary
10. Discovering the thesaurus
11. Enhancing your writing
12. Looking at American spelling
13. Exploring new words, jargon and slang.
Publisher: Routledge | 1998-03-20 | ISBN 0415169283 | 156 | 408 pages | 1.8 MB
The Language of Poetry: * develops the student's ability to read and evaluate poetic texts of many kinds * includes activities, commentaries and extentions to each extract * covers a variety of poetic language, ranging from songs, advertisements and spoken language to the more traditional forms of the sonnet, ode, free verse * includes poetry from Philip Larkin, Maya Angelou, Dylan Thomas and Tony Harrison
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Basic Books | 2003 | ISBN: 0738209120 | Pages: 320 | PDF | 14.68 MB
In the Simplicity Survival Handbook: 32 Ways To Do Less and Accomplish More, Bill Jensen, author of the best-selling Simplicity, offers step-by-step techniques to running your business more successfully and getting more accomplished in a shorter amount of time. In today's extremely fast-paced world, Jensen's user-friendly-and often hilarious-survival guide is an indispensable guide to workplace survival.
In a world of more-better-faster, the challenges and stresses in the workplace have never been greater. The new rules seem to be too much to do and not enough time. Time is at a premium and the pace is always increasing. And in an economy where worker talent (things like know-how, energy, attention, commitment, and creativity) is at a premium, everyone is trying to maximize personal productivity.
In The Simplicity Survival Handbook, Jensen offers the antidote you're seeking: a practical guide to doing less in a world of more. He also demonstrates how to make your time count. A few of the daily struggles that Jensen addresses include how to:
* Deal with Bosses Who Don't Get It
* Delete 75% of Your Emails
* Clarify Your Goals More Quickly
* Decide: Stay or Go
From "How to Write Shorter Emails for Better Results" to "How to Use Your Mentor to Help You Do Less," Jensen offers proven strategies for communicating more effectively, setting priorities, and balancing the competing demands on your time, while avoiding the time-sinkers. He also takes on corporate foolishness, walking you through how to be more productive and take greater control of your workday and, by extension, your life. The Simplicity Survival Handbook is an indispensable tool for anyone struggling to succeed in today's take-no-prisoners business climate.
Collins | 1997 | ISBN: 0062701908, 0062700162 | Pages: 224 | PDF | 5.21 MB
Between TV talk shows, radio call-in programs, email and the Internet, spontaneous-talk media has skyrocketed in the '90s. People are interacting more frequently and more fervently than ever before, turning the English language into an indecipherable mess. Now, this unique and concise compendium presents the most confused and misused words in the language today -- words misused by careless speakers and writers everywhere.It defines, discerns and distinguishes the finer points of sense and meaning. Was it fortuitous or only fortunate? Are you trying to remember, or more fully recollect? Is he uninterested or disinterested? Is it healthful or healthy, regretful or regrettable, notorious or infamous? The answers to these and many more fascinating etymological questions can be found within the pages of this invaluable (or is it valuable?) reference.
In The Highly Selective Dictionary for the Extraordinarily Literate, Eugene Ehrlich pulls no punches about his intent. This book and its companion, The Highly Selective Thesaurus for the Extraordinarily Literate, are prescriptive rather than descriptive, dedicated to recording language as it should be rather than how it often is. In the preface, Ehrlich announces that he means his book to be an "antidote" to the "effects wrought by the forces of linguistic darkness"--meaning, of course, all lexicographers more permissive than he is. That said, Ehrlich's conservative approach handily disposes of many thorny usage problems. The entry for "effectual," for example, distinguishes between "effective" and "effectual" in a concise and utterly persuasive way: "...a law that is effective--operative, in effect--becomes effectual--answers its purpose--only when the law is enforced."
This is not your ordinary dictionary; Ehrlich thinks that defining everyday words with commonly accepted meanings is a massive waste of time. Instead, he concentrates on unusual words or those that present interesting problems. The result is a fascinating dictionary that can be read cover to cover, like a book; do so and your vocabulary may never be the same again.
Penguin Books Ltd | 2003 | ISBN: 0582539633 | 95 pages | PDF, mp3 | 45,6 MB
Everyday Technical English is for students at intermediate level and can be used for self study or in class .
The book develops spoken language skills by presenting and practising vocabulary and expressions that are useful in everyday working life . It offers essential language in realsitic contexts , useful notes to explain important points , a variety of exercise with answers and a glossary section with room for the student to put in translations in their own language .
A separate audio CD contains recordings of useful phrases and dialogues .
Oxford University Press, USA | 1997 | ISBN: 0198631529 | 368 pages | PDF | 1,2 MB
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The image of the linguist as a stodgy old stick-in-the-mud, circling misplaced commas and mumbling in dead tongues, is just not true--at least not entirely. Any linguist worth her salt knows that languages change and keeps up with those changes. To make that task easier, the folks at Oxford University Press have put out a dictionary of more than 2,500 new words and phrases that have been popularized since the late 1980s. Editors Elizabeth Knowles and Julia Elliott provide definitions, usage notes, and etymologies for jelly shoes, road rage, and hot-desking, not to mention tree-hugger, feminazi, McJob, get a life, and not! The English language is alive and kicking, and Oxford has its finger on the semantic pulse.
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"The extensive use of citations makes this collection of neologisms fun to peruse."--William Safire, New York Times Magazine
Cambridge University Press | 1998 | ISBN: 052162567X | 608 pages | Djvu | 13,6 MB
The Cambridge International Dictionary of Idioms explains over 7,000 idioms current in British, American and Australian English, helping learners to understand them and use them with confidence.
Routledge; 1 edition (November 1, 1997) | ISBN-10: 1884964303 | 1024 Pages | PDF | 11,2 MB
This is the first encyclopedia devoted entirely to the essay in all its many forms, from Locke's "Essay Concerning Human Understanding" and Pope's "Essay on Man" in verse to more conventional essays by figures such as Montaigne and Thoreau. International in scope, the work focuses on the last few centuries, since that is when the essay emerged as a literary form. There are entries for genres such as "travel essays," for various national traditions, important periodicals, "especially significant single essays," and individual essayists. The entries are well written and insightful, and include extensive bibliographies; the entries for individuals also include succinct biographical sketches. Most of the contributors are academics with impressive credentials. The volume's general editor, Chevalier, earlier edited the excellent Contemporary Poets (St. James, 1991. 5th ed.) and Twentieth Century Children's Writers (St. James, 1989. 3rd ed.). This is an excellent scholarly book that belongs in any library that supports belles-lettres.?Peter A. Dollard, Alma Coll. Lib., Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Jill Hadfield, "Intermediate Grammar Games (Games & activities series)"
Longman | 2003 | ISBN: 0582429641 | 128 pages | PDF | 6,25 MB
The language syllabus follows the communicative abilities of the students *Suitable for use with any course *Teacher's notes show you how to play each game *Photocopiable rules sheets guide the students
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John Kooistra, Alison Kooistra, "Power Drill Grammar Book: 70 Reproducible Lessons"
Full Blast Productions | 2000 | ISBN: 1895451353 | 79 pages | PDF | 4,6 MB
The reproducible, high-energy Power Drill Grammar Book offers 70 lessons on basic grammatical structures, common usage problems, the fundamentals of punctuation, and elementary paragraphing skills. It is intended for use with grammar students in elementary schools and middle schools. There are seven units, and each consists of ten lessons, including a feature lesson called "The Grammar Games." The Power Drill Book aims to combine enjoyment with learning, on the principle that grammar can be the most enjoyable, not the least enjoyable, of a student's (and teacher's!) subjects. What makes The Power Drill Grammar Book unique? It's fun. It's practical. The sample sentences are in step with modern times (computers, video games, etc.). Most importantly, the grammar is simple, clear, up-to-date -- and it's focussed on students' primary needs: error correction of their writing and speech, and expansion of their range of expression.
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Curtis Kelly, Arlen Gargagliano, "Writing from Within Student's Book"
Cambridge University Press | 2000 | ISBN: 052162682X | 128 pages | PDF | 12,9 MB
Through a range of exciting activities, this text draws on students' world knowledge, beliefs, and personal perceptions to teach organization as well as other aspects of the writing process.
Designed to be suitable for large as well as small classes
Twelve units with self-contained one- or two-page lessons
Later activities in a unit do not require completion of all previous ones, an advantage in classes where students attend irregularly
Brainstorming activities; analysis of models; activities focusing on organization; pre-writing, writing, post-writing (editing and peer feedback) activities in every unit.
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Elise Hancock, Robert Kanigel, "Ideas into Words: Mastering the Craft of Science Writing"
The Johns Hopkins University Press | 2003 | ISBN: 0801873304 | 176 pages | PDF | 1,4 MB
This is a slim book, but it contains a wealth of information. The author, a veteran science writer, tells us pretty much everything we need to know about her demanding field. She discusses finding the story you want to tell, conducting the research, and developing the story structure, and she breaks each down into its component parts. In the chapter titled "Research and Interview," for example, she discusses the proper use of press releases; how to choose your interview subjects (and even what time of day is best to conduct an interview); and the importance of being able to spot when information from one source conflicts with information from another source. Smartly written and constructed, the book is absolutely essential to someone looking to enter this very tough, competitive field. David Pitt
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Ron Shaw, "1001 Brilliant Writing Ideas: Teaching inspirational story-writing for all ages"
Routledge | 2008 | ISBN:0415447097 | 76 pages | PDF | 1,7 MB
How often do you hear your pupils cry 'what can I write about?'
1001 Brilliant Writing Ideas offers teachers endless ideas and inventive suggestions, opening up new opportunities for creative writing lessons. With over 1000 different story-starters across a vast range of genres and narrative styles, this versatile book provides food for thought for pupils of a wide range of ages and abilities.
This highly practical and richly illustrated photocopiable resource
Addresses the blank mind dilemma, offering pupils a plethora of story-writing ideas and suggestions
Enables teachers to inspire pupils who struggle with creative writing
Provides prompts to set ideas into motion, whilst leaving plenty of scope for original and creative thought
Challenges pupils, encouraging them to use higher level thinking skills
Offers mix and match stimulus pieces which can be used independently or put together to give pupils more or less support as required
Any teacher whose inventiveness is flagging, and whose pupils are running out of ideas, will find this an essential classroom resource.
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Stevan Krajnjan, "1000 Quick Writing Ideas"
Timesavers for Teachers | 2001 | ISBN: 0968970214 | 46 pages | PDF | 1,5 MB
Contains 1,000 practical, relevant, and interesting writing prompts and writing ideas for journal and creative writing activities for anyone, but especially for those students who struggle with inventing their own.
Provides other ready-to-use, practical and visually appealing, reproducible worksheets for your writing program.
Gone are the days of hearing "I can't think of anything to write!"
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Publisher: Harper Perennial | ISBN: 0061578959 | edition 2009 | PDF | 256 pages | 1,01 mb
Brida, a young Irish girl, has long been interested in various aspects of magic but is searching for something more. Her search leads her to people of great wisdom. She meets a wise man who dwells in a forest, who teaches her to trust in the goodness of the world, and a woman who teaches her how to dance to the music of the world. As Brida seeks her destiny, she struggles to find a balance between her relationships and her desire to become a witch.
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نويسنده: پائولو كوييلو
چاپ تهران: 1383
چاپ:1997
مترجم از پرتغالي به انگليسي: margaret jull costa
مترجم: آرش حجازي - انتشارات كارون
Dan Poynter, "Writing Nonfiction, 4 Ed: Turning Thoughts into Books"
Para Publishing | 2005 | ISBN: 1568601107 | 144 pages | PDF | 1,6 MB
The author of more than 100 books, Dan Poynter believes that nearly everyone has the ingredients to be a successful published author, and he provides the recipe in this one-of-a-kind guide on the mechanics of writing nonfiction books. An "evangelist" on book writing, Poynter offers tips on breaking down and researching a topic, organizing findings, and evaluating publishing options. Readers will benefit from Poynter's individualized plan as well as his system of organization, which makes writing about any topic a feasible goal. This edition is completely revised to address reader responses and includes chapter topics ranging from "The New Book Model" and "Researching Your Topic and Checking for Competition" to "Finding an Agent." Readers will not only learn how to accelerate their own writing process, but they'll also gain valuable marketing skills using this clear, step-by-step plan to publishing a well-researched book.
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یک دورهی 4 جلدی آموزش خواندن متون انگلیسی و درک مطلب برای زبانآموزانی که در سطح متوسط هستند. مقالات این مجموعه به موضوعات معاصر و نکات اجتماعی مربوط میشود و به این ترتیب با خواندن آنها ، مهارتهای درک مطلب زبانآموزان را تقویت مینماید. به علاوه دایرهی لغات شما نیز با خواندن این همه مقاله خود به خود افزایش یافته و میتوانید به راحتی سایر مقالات و مطالب زبان انگلیسی را مثل آب خوردن بخوانید.
داستان دختر بچه ای به نام سوزی سالمون که در راه بازگشت از مدرسه توسط آقای هاروی همسایه آنها دزدیده میشود و ... به قتل میرسد. روایت داستان از سوی وی ، بچه ها و افرادی که در بهشت هستند و وقایع زمین و خانواده اش را میبینند، بسیار ملموس و زیباست و انسان را به تامل و تعمق وا میدارد. به خصوص که انگلیسی آن هم روان و ساده است.
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When Critical Thinking Met English Literature: A Resource Book for Teachers and Their Students: Belinda Hakes
How to Books | ISBN: 1845283171 | 2009-02-15 | PDF (OCR) | 144 pages | 1.03 Mb
This book gives teachers of English Literature an engaging new way into texts, using the skills and approaches of A level Critical Thinking. It also provides teachers of Critical Thinking with useful and stimulating resources with which to practise the skills required at A level. It will also help teachers looking for ways to engage students not drawn to literature, and any teacher trying to improve the analytical skills of their English students. Topics Include- Critical Thinking does poetry - with a little help from John Donne, Andrew Marvell and Philip Larkin - Much Ado About...the credibility of evidence- Hamlet, Cathy and Catherine try to resolve dilemmas; - Isabella, Angelo and Iago compete for the highest marks in Critical Thinking- What's the difference between a metaphor and a lie?- First person narration: who can we trust? Based on practical experience, this book explores the interface between two apparently polarised subjects, one analytical and objective, the other traditionally in the aesthetic and affective domain; one eschewing ambiguity, the other celebrating it. The progeny of this unlikely coupling provides teachers and students of each subject with a stimulating, exciting and unifying way of enhancing their learning.
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