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  • A Rulebook for Argumentsby Anthony Weston

    Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. 2008; US$ 6.95

    A Rulebook for Arguments is a succinct introduction to the art of writing and assessing arguments, organized around specific rules, each illustrated and explained soundly but briefly. This widely popular primer?translated into eight languages?remains the first choice in all disciplines for writers who seek straightforward guidance about how to assess arguments and how to cogently construct them. more...

  • The Study of Languageby George Yule

    Cambridge University Press 2010; US$ 25.00

    Easy to follow, simple to understand - the most fundamental introduction to language study. Includes new tasks and an online study guide. more...

  • 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...

  • Oxford Color French Dictionary Plusby Marianne Chalmers; Rosalind Combley; Laura Wedgeworth

    Oxford University Press, UK 2004; US$ 8.95

    Fully revised and updated, this dictionary covers all the essential French vocabulary of everyday life. With extensive coverage, it presents over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations for those first learning French or for those simply needing a quick reference. It includes special. treatment of key words--the frequently-used words that are the building blocks to learning the language. These words are given a special layout and usage notes to help learners access them easily and correctly. New warning symbols are provided to make slang and informal words and expressions. instantly identifiable, and a glossary of grammatical terms as well as a short grammar guide offer extra help in communicating effectively. Additional features include a... more...

  • Apologyby Plato; Benjamin Jowett

    The Floating Press 2011; US$ 3.99

    This historically renowned oration was presented by Socrates in his own defense after he had been formally accused of corrupting the youth of Athens. It is not an apology in the traditional sense of expressing remorse for one's actions; rather, Socrates' Apology (recorded by his faithful student and protege Plato) is a succinct and compelling defense of the brilliant philosopher's worldview, lifestyle, and teaching methods. A rewarding read for fans of philosophy and supporters of... more...

  • Cognitive Linguisticsby William Croft; D. Alan Cruse; S. R. Anderson; J. Bresnan; B. Comrie; W. Dressler; C. J. Ewen

    Cambridge University Press 2004; US$ 38.00

    Cognitive Linguistics argues that language is governed by general cognitive principles, rather than by a special-purpose language module. This introductory textbook surveys the field of cognitive linguistics, presenting its theoretical foundations and the arguments supporting it. Clearly organised and accessibly written, it provides a useful introduction to this fast-growing area. more...

  • Reflective Teaching in Second Language Classroomsby Jack C. Richards; Charles Lockhart

    Cambridge University Press 1994; US$ 28.00

    This text introduces techniques for teachers to explore their classroom experiences and for critical reflection on teaching practices. more...

  • The Nuts and Bolts of College Writingby Michael Harvey

    Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. 2009; US$ 6.95

    Engagingly written and illustrated with scores of telling examples, this plainspoken how-to book for college writers identifies those qualities that most typically distinguish good writing from bad and provides practical measures for avoiding pitfalls. more...

  • Writing with Sourcesby Gordon Harvey

    Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. 2008; US$ 5.95

    Developed for Harvard University's Expository Writing Program, Writing with Sources describes the main principles and methods of integrating and citing sources in scholarly work, and provides cogent guidance on avoiding the misuse of sources. The second edition of Writing with Sources is updated throughout, and includes new material on the roles sources play in argument, on assessing the reliability of sources, and on attitudes about writing that can lead to plagiarism. "The best little book for college writers. Harvey understands the writer's position?and plight?when composing essays that must respond to texts yet make independent assertions. Writing with Sources not only provides clear rules of citation for papers in the humanities,... 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...