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Speak English with confidence in a wide range of everyday situations, from making small talk to booking a trip abroad. With more than 1,500 of the most useful phrases and common expressions, English for Everyone: Everyday English gives you all the English conversation skills you need to get by in the real world. This engaging and accessible book covers a wide range of real-life topics and scenarios - from everyday activities, such as going to the supermarket and making appointments, to key communication skills, such as comforting someone and dealing with conflict. You'll learn how to welcome visitors, ask for directions, give a presentation at work, find somewhere to live, order a meal out, and much, much more. Each short unit uses memorable, true-to-life dialogues to introduce a new topic, followed by practice exercises to reinforce the new words and phrases that you have learned. The dialogues are accompanied by attractive illustrations and brought to life by animated videos and audio featuring speakers of English as a first language, all available on the free English for Everyone website and app. Whether you need to learn English for work, study, travel, or relocation, English for Everyone: Everyday English is the perfect companion to help you take your English skills to the next level. |
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Exam Prep: Fire Fighter I & II, Fifth Edition is designed to prepare you to sit for a Fire Fighter I & II certification, promotion, or training examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions you are likely to encounter on the actual exam. The manual follows the Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation, developed by Dr. Ben. A. Hirst, to help improve exam scores. The practice examinations were written by fire and emergency services personnel and the content was validated through current reference materials and technical review committees. Your exam performance will improve after using this system. |
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PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need paper and a pencil to complete the exercises. Take your self-study English language learning a step further with the third book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series. English for Everyone Level 3 Intermediate Course Book introduces topics such as telling a story, describing new experiences, relationships, and problem-solving. The step-by-step teaching methods are clear and engaging, making the English language easy to learn by yourself. Key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary are explained alongside colorful illustrations to help you put new language into context. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises are set in bite-sized modules, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Free audio is available online to support your language learning, featuring native English speakers. The audio examples help you to build experience of spoken English and give you the chance to perfect your pronunciation. English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparation for major English-language exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL. Whether you want to improve your English for work, study, or travel, the Level 3 Intermediate Course Book will make it incredibly easy to teach yourself English. |
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Apprenez le vocabulaire de l'actualité (niveaux B2 et C1) : plus de 400 mots-clés pour lire la presse et exprimer son opinion. Avec ses 40 fiches classées en 10 domaines (éducation, santé, travail...), le livre propose une méthode progressive aux candidats qui souhaitent se préparer aux examens du DELF B2 ou du DALF C1, comme à tous ceux qui désirent enrichir leur vocabulaire pour comprendre l'actualité en français. Les mots de l'info, ce sont : - 40 sujets d'actualité régulièrement traités par la presse francophone. - De courts articles de presse pour introduire le vocabulaire en contexte. - Des problématiques pour débattre et les arguments essentiels. - Plus de 400 mots-clés indispensables pour exprimer son opinion. - Des définitions rédigées en français facile et illustrées par des exemples. - 200 questions de test avec les corrigés pour vérifier ses connaissances. - Une version interactive des quiz accessible par un lien ou un code QR. |
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Get a summary of The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman you can trust - in a flash. Flash Summaries implements proven techniques to help save time and retain key points and themes. Whether you're needing a quick refresher or deciding on your next read, Flash Summaries is a summary you can trust. Flash Summaries is the most comprehensive summary available in the market, providing comprehensive details to chapters, characters and key themes found inside the book.  • Time Saving Techniques  We utilize techniques taken by multilateral industries to condense information concisely down to its essentials. Grab details of importance at a glance.  • Editor's Notes  A most useful feature and like having a guide by your side, learn from and be taught. We walk you through the book to highlight what is important and notable through Editor's Notes.  • Multi-Point Quality Inspection  Multiple quality checkpoint inspections are performed along the way to ensure every summary is the highest caliber on the market. Buy with confidence and enjoy incredible prices lower than ever before.  • Book Clubs and Group Notes  Not only meant for individuals, but book clubs and groups can also benefit from using Flash Summaries as a tool to share with others. Add to the conversation with group oriented questions to bring hot and notable topics to surface.  Preview summary with editor's notes: Chapter Summary  During the summer, the tides at Janus Rock peaks at its highest. The fog from rainstorms and smoke from bushfires become thickest, and that’s when the lighthouse has to maximize its use of brightness. As a pensive man, Tom always reflects on his life in the lighthouse. The silence brings up memories of the brutal war as well as feelings of emancipation. With this, his heart stirs for the memory of Isabel and her proposal. He is ready to leave the burdens of his past behind to start a married life with her.  He writes a letter to her of his experience in the lighthouse, of the beauty of the celestial bodies that form constellations that turn like a clock at night, and of offering himself as a good husband to her if she still hasn’t changed her mind. He makes her a gift of a jewelry box. To this she replies jovially...  Editor’s Notes:  In this chapter, Tom reflects on his past – the war he fought. His pain has been eased by the memory of Isabel’s proposal to marry her and bring her to Janus rock with him. He writes her a letter about his experience and presents her a gift. She responds by sending him a portrait of her. Tom responds back to Isabel that he will be a good husband to her if she hasn’t changed her mind yet in wanting to really marry him. His 6 months post go by so fast and he soon travels back to Partaguese. |
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Pride and Prejudice is one of the greatest romances ever wrote. If you've always wanted to read the classic, but just don't have the time, this abridged version can help. At just 15,000 (100's of pages shorter than the original) words long, this version of the classic novel will let you read Austen's classic in just hours, and provide you with an excellent overview of the entire novel. The story follows the main character Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education and marriage in the society of the landed gentry of early 19th-century England. Elizabeth is the second of five daughters of a country gentleman, living near the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire, near London. BookCaps' is a leader in eBook study guides; the BookCaps abridged classic series is intended to give readers a chance to read classic novels in hours instead of days. BookCaps is not trying to replace these classic novels—its intention is to provide an introduction to readers, so they can read and appreciate the novel in its entirely when they have free time. Our catalogue is expanding monthly—you can see all BookCap titles by visiting . |
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Mini Hindi Dictionary is the most up-to-date Hindi pocket dictionary available. Ideal for any application where a handy, portable dictionary is required--whether for travel, business or study. This powerful pocket reference contains the following essential features: Bidirectional English-Hindi and Hindi-English sectionsCovers all 12,000 essential words, idioms, and expressions Headwords printed in bold for quick and easy reference Hindi words given in Romanized form for easy pronunciation Latest computer, Internet, smartphone, and social media vocabulary Whether you need a travel size dictionary for your trip to India or are learning the Hindi language in a classroom setting, this mini dictionary is an essential resource. |
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Kaplan’s MCAT General Chemistry Review 2024-2025 offers an expert study plan, detailed subject review, and hundreds of online and in-book practice questions—all authored by the experts behind Kaplan's score-raising MCAT prep course. Prepping for the MCAT is a true challenge. Kaplan can be your partner along the way—offering guidance on where to focus your efforts and how to organize your review. This book has been updated to match the AAMC’s guidelines precisely—no more worrying about whether your MCAT review is comprehensive! The Most Practice • More than 350 questions in the book and access to even more online—more practice than any other MCAT general chemistry book on the market. The Best Practice • Comprehensive general chemistry subject review is written by top-rated, award-winning Kaplan instructors. • Full-color, 3-D illustrations, charts, graphs and diagrams help turn even the most complex science into easy-to-visualize concepts. • All material is vetted by editors with advanced science degrees and by a medical doctor. • Online resources, including a full-length practice test, help you practice in the same computer-based format you’ll see on Test Day. Expert Guidance • High-yield badges throughout the book identify the topics most frequently tested by the AAMC. • We know the test: The Kaplan MCAT team has spent years studying every MCAT-related document available.  • Kaplan’s expert psychometricians ensure our practice questions and study materials are true to the test.   |
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Kaplan is an Official Teaching Partner of the ACT.  Kaplan’s ACT Prep Plus 2024 has the detailed subject review, practice tests, and expert strategies you need to be prepared for test day. This ACT prep book includes hundreds of practice questions, online practice tests, and video lessons from our experts to help you face test day with confidence. We’re so certain that ACT Prep Plus offers the guidance you need that we guarantee it: After studying with our online resources and book, you'll score higher on the ACT—or you'll get your money back. Essential Review • 5 full-length Kaplan practice tests with detailed answer explanations (1 printed in the book and 4 tests online) • One-year access to our online center with additional Qbank and videos to help guide your study • Pre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skip • Mixed practice quizzes after every chapter to assess how much you’ve learned • A practice question at the beginning of each lesson to help you quickly identify its focus and dedicated practice questions after every lesson to test your comprehension Efficient Strategy • “On Test Day” strategy notes in every math chapter to help you remember that the ACT math test is primarily a strategy test • “Reflect” pages that help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics and make a plan for improving before the test after completing each chapter • Online study-planning tool helps you target your prep no matter how much time you have before the test. Expert Guidance • We know the test: Our learning engineers have put tens of thousands of hours into studying the ACT, and we use real data to design the most effective strategies and study plans. • Kaplan's books and practice questions are written by veteran teachers who know students—every explanation is written to help you learn. • We invented test prep—Kaplan (kaptest.com) has been helping students for over 80 years. Trying to figure out your college plan? Kaplan's KapAdvisor ™ is a free college admissions planning tool that combines Kaplan's expertise with the power of AI. |
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PrepTest 70 is the actual LSAT that was administered in October 2013 and includes an answer key and writing sample prompt. Practicing with previously administered LSATs is one of the best ways to prepare for the test. The Official LSAT PrepTests are published by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), the organization that produces and administers the LSAT. For practice on actual, previously administered LSATs at an unbelievable price, you can't beat the Official LSAT PrepTest. |
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Down the Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison | Summary & Analysis   Preview: Down the Rabbit Hole is the memoir of former Hugh Hefner girlfriend and former star of The Girls Next Door , Holly Madison. By 2002, Holly was Hugh Hefner’s girlfriend at the Playboy Mansion, but she felt that she had sold her soul for a piece of fame. She was miserable, even borderline suicidal, as she played the role of girlfriend to a demanding tycoon old enough to be her grandfather. Life inside the mansion turned out to be toxic as Hefner’s seven live-in girlfriends clawed at each other. Holly knew Hefner would just replace her with another blonde if she did kill herself. She decided to stay alive so she could tell her story someday. When nine-year-old Holly Madison got a set of Marilyn Monroe paper dolls for Christmas, she began fantasizing about Marilyn’s glamorous life. Growing up in Alaska and Oregon, she never fit in with the other small-town kids, who were obsessed with sports and videogames. Instead, Holly watched Marilyn’s movies and fantasized about Hollywood…   PLEASE NOTE: This is a  summary and analysis  of the book and NOT the original book.    Inside this Instaread Summary & Analysis of Down the Rabbit Hole • Summary of book • Introduction to the Important People in the book • Analysis of the Themes and Author’s Style     About the Author With Instaread, you can get the summary and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, summarize and analyze it for your convenience.   |
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Shakespeare everyone can understand—now in new DELUXE editions!   Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, these popular guides make Shakespeare accessible to everyone. They introduce Shakespeare’s world, significant plot points, and the key players. And now they feature expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter, along with links to bonus content on the Sparknotes.com website. A Q&A, guided analysis of significant literary devices, and review of the play give students all the tools necessary for understanding, discussing, and writing about Othello .   The expanded content includes :   Five Key Questions: Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play.   What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent?   Plot Analysis: What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do?   Study Questions: Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper.   Quotes by Theme: Quotes organized by Shakespeare’s main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate.   Quotes by Character: Quotes organized by the play’s main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning. |
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In this newly updated directory, the latest in cutting-edge audio equipment is provided, including how to choose the best audio equipment on a budget, how to get the best sound for the money, and how to set up a system for maximum performance. Revised and expanded to include all the latest audio technologies, this book is packed with expert advice how to make speakers sound up to 50 percent better at no cost, avoid the most common system set-up mistakes, and how to choose the one speaker in 50 worth owning. Among the new topics covered are streaming audio, computer-based music servers, music-management apps, wireless streaming, high-resolution digital audio. A short course on listening-room acoustics is presented and additional information on audio for home theater, multichannel audio, system set-up secrets, and what each component's specifications and measurements mean is also provided. |
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Finally The Best Way To Learn Italian And Sharpen Your Vocabulary Skills In No Time. Learn Basic Italian Conversations, Beginner Italian Grammar, Vocabulary and More! "If you want to discover the shortest path to real-life conversation, then keep reading…" Italian is an excellent language to know if you plan to travel the ancient country in the world and visit wonderful places like Colosseum in Rome , or ride a gondola in Venice and make some shopping in Milan . Whether you are a beginner or are looking to refresh your Italian speaking skills, "Learn Italian for Beginners" by Language Mastery can help you. In this extended book, you will find over 300 conversations covering different day-to-day situations … From greetings, pronouns, question words, to verbs and much more...Every chapter break things down and cover topics in detail. After few weeks with Learn Italian for Beginners: You will rapidly build a solid foundation of Italian You will have practical usage of basic Italian in a matter of weeks You will produce and speak thousands of perfectly constructed phrases You will speak with good pronunciation due to constant repetition and imitation of native Italian speaker You will remember at least 98% of the everything taught, due to the system of constant repetition and recycling of new language And don't worry.. .If you are not a beginner, we still have lessons for you! This Italian workbook is for real language learners who truly want to learn Italian! By the end, you'll be able to hold basic Italian conversations – such as introducing yourself, asking for directions and making small talk with others. If you're a beginner and want to learn Italian in the fastest, easiest and most fun way, start here… Scroll Up, Get This Book, and Start Speaking Italian! |
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Trying to decide if the writing life is for you? Then start with a very important book Learning to Write the Easy Way for Fun, Posterity, Money by Dorothy Ann Skarles. Discover your hidden writing talent Discover your past and present for future generations Discover the book in you Whether you write it as it happened or turn it into a fictional novel, your fond memories and personal experiences can be a book that captures both the past and the present--even if you've never written before. Dorothy Ann shows how to put your life and times in easy writing steps that combine specific fiction techniques with non-fiction. It's your life story, and your turn to tell it. |
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Looking to jumpstart your GPA? Most college students believe that straight A’s can be achieved only through cramming and painful all-nighters at the library. But Cal Newport knows that real straight-A students don’t study harder—they study smarter. A breakthrough approach to acing academic assignments, from quizzes and exams to essays and papers, How to Become a Straight-A Student reveals for the first time the proven study secrets of real straight-A students across the country and weaves them into a simple, practical system that anyone can master. You will learn how to:  • Streamline and maximize your study time  • Conquer procrastination  • Absorb the material quickly and effectively  • Know which reading assignments are critical—and which are not  • Target the paper topics that wow professors  • Provide A+ answers on exams  • Write stellar prose without the agony A strategic blueprint for success that promises more free time, more fun, and top-tier results, How to Become a Straight-A Student is the only study guide written by students for students—with the insider knowledge and real-world methods to help you master the college system and rise to the top of the class. |
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Generations of students have learned Latin with this classic introductory textbook that remains the most highly regarded and bestselling single-volume of its kind. Wheelock’s Latin 7th Edition retains its signature core of authentic Latin readings—curated from the works of Cicero, Vergil, and other major Roman authors of classical literature, drama, and poetry, as well as inscriptions, artifacts, and even authentic graffiti—that demonstrate the ancient Romans’ everyday use of Latin: Latin as a living language. With expanded English-Latin/Latin-English vocabulary sections, tightly retooled comprehension and discussion questions, self-tutorial exercises, translation tips, etymological aids, maps, and dozens of photos and illustrations that capture aspects of classical culture and mythology, Wheelock’s Latin 7th Edition is the essential resource for students beginning their journey into the heart of the classical world. |
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Master grammar with the bestselling workbook for learners of French Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar is the go-to guide for clear, precise explanations of all aspects of French grammar: from the present tense of regular verbs to direct object pronouns, from the differences between savoir and connaître to the use of pronouns y and en. This comprehensive guide will also give you plenty of practice in using your language skills. And this new edition is accompanied by flashcards and audio recordings, available online and via app, that will provide a new dimension and flexibility to your study. THIS BOOK MAKES MASTERING GRAMMAR EASY WITH: • Clear, down-to-earth, easy-to-follow explanations that make even the most complex principles easy to understand • More than 350 exercises, with a detailed answer key for each progress checks • Example sentences that illustrate and clarify each grammatical point • Practical and high-frequency vocabulary used throughout |
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Take your German to the next level and boost your vocabulary, reading comprehension and grammar sense with episode 10 of the bestselling Dino lernt Deutsch German short story series for beginners! In this sequel to Digital in Dresden, Dino and Elisabeth follow an invitation to attend a prestigious event, but when nothing goes as planned they suddenly find themselves on a strange quest through Germany’s 6th largest city. With a worried relative in tow they hunt for clues across the valley basin of the capital of Baden-Württemberg, enlisting unlikely help from a local to unravel a mounting mystery. Explore Stuttgart, learn about local culture, history and cuisine, and improve your German effortlessly along the way! Learning German Doesn’t Have To Be A Chore Just got started learning German? Memorized a few words but struggle with longer texts? This book is designed to help beginners take the leap from studying isolated words and phrases to reading (and enjoying!) naturally flowing German storytelling. Using simplified syntax and a basic vocabulary you can build upon, this set of 10 connected short stories is carefully crafted to allow even novice learners to fully immerse themselves in an authentic German language experience. Each chapter comes with a complete German-English dictionary with special emphasis on collocative phrases (high frequency word combinations), short sentences and expressions designed for improved memorization. By working with these building blocks instead of just single words, learners can boost their active usage of new material instantly and make the learning process more fluid and fun. What You’ll Find In This Book - 10 chapters set in the city of Stuttgart - a balance between cozy vocabulary and introduction of new words - tons of phrases and expressions you will actually use in daily life - fun facts about Stuttgart, past and present - a detailed German-English dictionary after every chapter - enough support to make following along easy, without spoiling your own efforts - fun short quizzes to check your text-comprehension (including answers) - a relatable protagonist and other fun characters - hand-drawn illustrations by the author - the beginning of a grand German learning adventure … Read, Learn & Collect Them All Yes! That’s right. This is the ninth episode of a whole series of exciting German short stories for beginners. Follow our protagonist to Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg, Vienna, Berlin and many other cities! Before you know it, you’ll have traveled half of Europe and picked up more German than years’ worth of expensive courses. Learning German has never been more fun. - What You WON’T Find In This Book - parallel translations that may seem convenient but don’t teach you anything - dull characters designed by academics and committees - interspersed English sentences that take you out of the reading flow - archaic German words and phrases nobody uses in real life - a jumble of unrelated places, people and events - wordy footnotes that only get in the way of immersion - condescending storytelling that insults your intelligence - a teaching approach which takes itself too seriously |
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Un ouvrage de référence qui répond à toutes les questions qu'on peut se poser au quotidien sur le bon usage du français. Un tout-en-un en cinq parties •  La grammaire pour connaître toutes les notions grammaticales : la nature et la fonction des mots, les différentes propositions... •  L'orthographe pour résoudre les principales difficultés orthographiques : former le pluriel des mots, faire les accords qui conviennent... •  La conjugaison pour maîtriser toutes les particularités des formes verbales, ainsi que l’emploi des temps et des modes. •  Le vocabulaire pour enrichir et varier ses phrases : éviter les contresens, distinguer les mots de sens proches, choisir le mot juste... •  L'expression pour améliorer son style à l'écrit comme à l'oral : éviter les fautes de construction, s’exprimer avec logique, éviter les mots superflus... Un ouvrage pour tous •  Bescherelle, L'essentiel est destiné à tous ceux – élèves, étudiants et adultes – qui veulent améliorer leur expression orale et écrite. •  Rédigées dans un langage simple, les explications sont illustrées par plus de 5  000 exemples. L'ouvrage propose également des exercices et des quiz pour vérifier ses connaissances. •  Des index détaillés, à la fin de l’ouvrage, permettent de retrouver immédiatement la réponse à la question qu’on se pose. |
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This is a hardcopy paperback book.   The  2024-2025 LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible  is the most comprehensive LSAT prep book available for the Logical Reasoning sections of the new Law School Admissions Test format, and part of the renowned  PowerScore LSAT Bible Trilogy  series.   The  PowerScore LSAT Bibles  have been a staple of the LSAT prep process for over 25 years due to their inventive strategies and easy-to-digest nature. Author, and preeminent LSAT insider, Dave Killoran has helped hundreds of thousands of test takers achieve their goal LSAT scores and consistently gain admission to top law schools. With the  Logical Reasoning Bible  in hand, you have immediate access to the following resources and more, as you make your way towards test day success:  Innovative, proven strategies for all LSAT Logical Reasoning concept and question types, including Formal Logic, Conditional Reasoning, Causality, and many more. From common question types to the most difficult and rare, you’ll develop skills for seamlessly navigating anything you could potentially encounter on test day.   A systematic approach to the LSAT Logical Reasoning sections that allows you to steadily increase your LSAT score during your prep with an expansive foundation of skills and techniques   Over 130 official LSAT Logical Reasoning questions with detailed walkthroughs and answer choice explanations   Extensive Logical Reasoning drills to practice each strategy   Exclusive online study resources including supplemental lessons, drill sets, and study schedules   Once you've established a strong strategic foundation with our LSAT prep books, PowerScore continues to support you on your journey towards your law school and legal career goals. Explore the exclusive offer on the back of your books and enjoy significant savings on the next step of your LSAT prep journey. Elevate your LSAT preparation with the PowerScore advantage. Table of Contents Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: The Basics of Logical Reasoning Chapter Three: The Question Stem and Answer Choices Chapter Four: Must Be True and Most Strongly Supported Questions Chapter Five: Main Point Questions Chapter Six: Conditional Reasoning Chapter Seven: Weaken Questions Chapter Eight: Cause and Effect Reasoning Chapter Nine: Strengthen Questions Chapter Ten: Justify the conclusion Questions Chapter Eleven: Assumption Questions Chapter Twelve: Resolve the Paradox Questions Chapter Thirteen: Formal Logic Chapter Fourteen: Method of Reasoning Questions Chapter Fifteen: Flaw in the Reasoning Questions Chapter Sixteen: Parallel Reasoning Questions Chapter Seventeen: Numbers and Percentages Chapter Eighteen: Evaluate the Argument Questions Chapter Nineteen: Cannot Be True Questions Chapter Twenty: Point at Issue and Point of Agreement Questions Chapter Twenty-One: Principle Questions Chapter Twenty-Two: Section Strategy and Time Management Online Appendix Information Glossary and Index |
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We may all speak the same language, but getting to grips with grammar is the ultimate challenge. You could be puzzled by prepositions, confused by comparatives, or muddled over modals. Thankfully, this complete visual aid to everything in the English language sets you straight with a clear and concise format for easy understanding. The rules of English grammar are beautifully presented with eye-catching illustrations, step-by-step graphics, and straightforward explanations to help you learn. Suitable for English language learners at all levels, including experienced English speakers looking for a recap of key language points, English for Everyone: English Grammar Guide covers basic, intermediate, and advanced grammar. There is no stone left unturned when it comes to the English language. All kinds of problems are solved, including tenses, verbs, adverbs, clauses, superlatives, and questions. You are encouraged to spot patterns and sequences in language to see the similarities and develop greater understanding. After an intensive review, test yourself with a range of speaking, reading, and writing exercises to see how far you have come. This essential grammar e-guide is part of DK's English for Everyone series, an exciting and educational self-study course to build up confidence and fluency. Whether you want to improve your grammar for school, study, exams (including TOEFL and IELTS), work, or travel, this is the perfect reading companion. Series Overview: English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to advanced, to speakers of English as a second language. Innovative visual learning methods introduce key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary, which are reinforced with a variety of speaking, reading, and writing exercises to make the English language easier to understand and learn. Visit www.dkefe.com to find out more. |
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Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in English with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for English-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone program and DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, English for Everyone: Illustrated English Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of English vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Learning English vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary. |
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You will never be lost for words in your travels around Portugal and the Portuguese islands again! Your ideal travel companion will ensure that you can say what you need in Portuguese with ease and confidence. Reliable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, setting up your wifi. With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don’t go anywhere without this little ebook – an essential guide to speaking and understanding Portuguese when travelling in Portugal and the Portuguese islands. Reviews Amazon customer reviews of Collins Gem Phrasebooks: “They are easily navigable with colour coding for different sections. My favourite bit, though – which I couldn't do without – is the awesome menu reader! They're really discreet for bringing out at the dinner table, pretty much fitting in your hand, and avoiding the truly obvious tourist look!” “Ideal as a quick reference guide split in to logical topics. The pronunciation support really helps too. I have managed to string a few words together already and have been understood.” “Much smaller than the usual Berlitz guides but equally useful.” About the author Pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819 |
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This dictionary defines a myriad of phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language. It contains more than 10,000 idioms, including figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs, and features usage examples and information on origins for many of them. |