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The Split Editions of Life offer 6 units of the Student's Book and 6 units of the Workbook together with all 12 videos from the Student's Book on one DVD as well as the complete Workbook Audio CD. Combo Split A is units 1 - 6.
A three-level business English course for pre-work students and business people wishing to improve their English and their employment prospects. It is also suitable for in-company training. ·Modern, business-related topics to engage students and involve them in the practice of everyday business ·An integrated grammar syllabus offering extensive functional practice ·Varied activities and learner strategies to motivate and support student in their studies
Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you: • Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily • Convert English into Spanish in an instant • Start forming sentences after the very first lesson • Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study • Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort • Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key With original black-and-white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.
Why do so many people go on about queuing? Have we always been obsessed with traffic? And why do so many of us now eat lunch at our computers - al desko? We spend our days catching buses and trains, writing emails, shopping, queuing...But we know almost nothing about these activities. Exploring the history of these subjects as they come up during a typical day, starting with eating breakfast and ending with sleeping, Joe Moran tells a story about hidden social and cultural changes in Britain since the Second World War. Drawing on his academic research on everyday life, but writing with wit and lucidity for a popular audience, he shows that we know less about ourselves than we think...
A comprehensive guide to knitting sweaters and designing and modifying sweater patterns, by the author of You Can Knit and Knit to Flatter. Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to Amy Herzog’s beloved knitting series (which includes You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love). This essential guide details every aspect of sweater knitting, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges for broad appeal. Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are a diverse range of customizing options, including how to add a hood, cowl neck, turtleneck, pockets, and zip or cardigan front, just to name a few. Amy’s clear instruction and expert tips expand the many knitting possibilities, creating the essential knitting resource for knitters everywhere.
Challenge and inspire your teenage learners to think beyond language. American Think is a vibrant course designed to engage teenage learners and make them think. As well as building students' language skills, it offers a holistic approach to learning: developing their thinking skills, encouraging them to reflect on values and building their self-confidence. Topics are chosen to appeal to and challenge teenagers, firing their imagination and ensuring effective learning. Exam-style exercises and tips help students prepare for Cambridge English Key, Preliminary and First. Informed by the Cambridge English Corpus, the course reflects real language usage and 'Get it right' sections help students avoid common mistakes.
Food is indispensable to life, literally; and Cooking unfolds as a metaphor for life as Kitchen goes on weaving many threads of perspectives, lessons, and insights, which intertwine to reveal a tapestry of experiences and wisdom that effectively guides us in all spheres of life through right skills, right attitudes and right decision-making at every juncture that counts. Any keen observer would never fail to notice what a great citadel of learning our humble kitchen is, throwing up constantly many fundamental lessons in management, leadership, and right attitude towards life. Learning lessons is important, and indeed, is the first step towards self-transformation. But actual transformation happens only when we start being what we learn. Managing kitchen on a regular basis for people you love and value including your own self, does not let you cheat – that is the catch! When you genuinely care for people, your sense of responsibility automatically expands; you apply what you learn and in time, those learnings get ingrained into your system deeply as your auto-mode behavioral patterns, your second nature. Kitchen offers repeated opportunities to be, not just to appear to be!
Presents 1,100 high-frequency English words defined by illustrations and photographs, readings, and activities in 8 thematic units.
Do you know little or nothing about guitar, yet dream of playing for yourself or a crowd of adoring fans? Beginner Guitar: The All-in-One Guide will set you on the path to turn that dream into reality. Written in plain language, with photos, illustrations, audio examples, and over an hour of online video instruction to guide you, it’s like taking a beginner guitar course from the comfort of your own home, on your schedule. Designed with you in mind Beginner Guitar will take you step-by-step through everything you need to get started playing today, from describing different types of guitars and equipment, how to choose and care for your instrument, as well introduce you to some of the many techniques and styles of playing. We’ll start with the basics, and by the time you’ve finished, you’ll have a firm foundation in guitar and a skill set that will enable you to play hundreds of popular songs. Let your curiosity guide you Start anywhere in Beginner Guitar and skip around to your heart’s content. Each section will guide you through everything you’ll need to become a confident player. You choose where to place your focus and when. We’ll provide the instruction, photos, diagrams, audio, and streaming video instruction to make it easy! It’s everything you need to get started For the price of a single guitar lesson, you’ll get everything that most private instructors teach in the first couple years of lessons: • Learn to play chords, including power chords and progressions • Discover how much fun it can be to use tablature, read notes, and play by ear • Learn the best ways to practice to get better faster • Try out various playing styles—country, rock, folk, jazz, blues, and classical • Practice fingerpicking techniques • Learn how to care for your instrument, change strings, and tune • And much more! Experience you can trust The Missing Method for Guitar is dedicated to creating high quality instructional materials that inspire and empower all levels of guitar player, from absolute beginners to professional guitarists. Author Christian J. Triola has a BA in Music (Jazz Studies), a Master’s degree in Education, over a dozen published guitar books, and 20+ years experience teaching hundreds of students of all ages to play guitar. It’s time Join the millions of people who have discovered the joy of playing guitar. Download your copy and get started today!
A fun and sassy no-nonsense invitation to the practice of astrology with easy-to-understand tools for self-development and conscious living Astrology books are typically either overly simplistic sun-sign books or overly complicated chart calculations filled with astro jargon. Astrology for Real Life goes beyond simple sun-sign interpretation and at the same time cuts through the complications of horoscope analysis to make understanding your chart in depth, simple and easy. The goal is to make astrology accessible to total newbies and provide a working reference guide for intermediates. The book is presented in workbook format exploring each part of chart interpretation—signs, planets, houses, aspects—with exercises following each chapter and fill-in-the-blank lessons that take the reader through all the just-learned steps. The tone is warm, fun, and personal, and the exercises give the reader experiential hands-on practice. The end result: once you learn the basics in Astrology for Real Life, you can easily navigate the cosmos by making them work for you. It’s kind of like a roadmap where we begin by understanding the terrain and the tools available. From there, the planets will guide you in making brave, excellent choices in love, work, and life. It’s profound, fun, and practical. You’ll learn how to interpret your chart with confidence and use astrology in a practical, proactive way, with no astro excuses (blaming the stars for your issues).
