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  • Rewritingby Joseph Harris

    Utah State University Press 2007; US$ 15.50

    "Like all writers, intellectuals need to say something new and say it well. But unlike many other writers, what intellectuals have to say is bound up with the books we are reading . . . and the ideas of the people we are talking with." What are the moves that an academic writer makes? How does writing as an intellectual change the way we work from sources? In Rewriting,  a textbook for the undergraduate classroom, Joseph Harris draws the college writing student away from static ideas of thesis, support, and structure, and toward a more mature and dynamic understanding. Harris wants college writers to think of intellectual writing as an adaptive and social activity, and he offers them a clear set of strategies—a set of moves—for... more...

  • Writing a Successful Research Paperby Stanley Chodorow

    Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. 2011; US$ 7.50

    This brief, practical guide offers a clear and comprehensive strategy for conceptualising, approaching, and executing the task of writing a research paper in the humanities and social sciences. In addition, it provides: a critical and process-oriented approach to the tasks of topic selection, formulation of the research question, thesis development, and argumentation; judiciously selected examples drawn from a broad range of disciplines; concise treatment of the aims, methods, and conventions of scholarly research, including the opportunities and pitfalls of Internet use; a wealth of conceptual and organisational tools; and more. more...

  • Deadly Harvestby Carolyn Walker; Philip Prowse

    Cambridge University Press 1999; US$ 6.00

    Modern, original fiction for learners of English. more...

  • The Hutchinson Dictionary of Word Originsby Helicon Publishing

    Helicon Publishing 2006; US$ 9.88

    Authoritative etymologies of thousands of English words, including recently coined terms. more...

  • Teaching ESL/EFL Listening and Speakingby I.S.P. Nation; Jonathan Newton

    Taylor & Francis 2008; US$ 33.95

    Using a framework based on principles of teaching and learning, this highly practical guide provides a wealth of suggestions for helping learners at all levels of proficiency develop their listening and speaking skills and fluency. By following these suggestions, which are organized around four strands – meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning, and fluency development – ESL and EFL teachers will be able to design and present a balanced program for their students. more...

  • Meaning-Centered Grammarby Craig Hancock

    Equinox Publishing Ltd 2005; US$ 25.60

    Rather than narrowly dividing language between correct and incorrect, this book promotes a respect for the power and usefulness of language in all its forms. It draws from a number of linguistic grammars, traditional grammar, and contemporary composition theory, yet achieves a unified synthesis by seeing each of these as ways to understand the language itself and its natural, inherent, meaning-making grammatical system. more...

  • Global Englishes and Transcultural Flowsby Alastair Pennycook

    Taylor & Francis 2006; US$ 36.95

    The English language is spreading across the world, and so too is hip-hop culture. This title looks at how global Englishes, transcultural flows and pedagogy are interconnected in ways that oblige us to rethink language and culture within the contemporary world. It is useful for sociolinguists, and students on TEFL and TESOL courses. more...

  • Second Language Teacher Educationby Karen E. Johnson

    Taylor & Francis 2009; US$ 43.95

    This book presents a comprehensive overview of the epistemological underpinnings of a sociocultural perspective on human learning and addresses in detail what this perspective has to offer the field of second language teacher education. more...

  • Fiske 250 Words Every High School Graduate Needs to Knowby Edward B Fiske; Jane Mallison; Dave Hatcher

    Sourcebooks, Inc. 2009; US$ 8.99

    This must-have book contains the 250 most important words students need to know to be successful in college and beyond, with each entry containing information on the the word origin, a complete definition, and example sentences. more...

  • English Grammar For Dummiesby Geraldine Woods

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2010; US$ 19.99

    The fun and easy way to improve your grammar Enhancing your speaking and writing skills helps in everyday situations, such as writing a paper for school, giving a presentation to a company's bigwigs, or communicating effectively with family and friends. English Grammar For Dummies , 2nd Edition gives you the latest techniques for improving your efficiency with English grammar and punctuation. Teaches the rules of verbs, adjectives, and adverbs; prepositions, propositions, and pronoun pronouncements; punctuation; possessives; and proofreading skills for all communication Geraldine Woods is the author of English Grammar Workbook For Dummies, College Admission Essays For Dummies, Research Papers For Dummies, SAT I For Dummies, 6th Edition,... more...