Sunday, February 27, 2011

Chaucer, Ethics, and Gender


This book makes a vigorous reassessment of the moral dimension in Chaucer's writings. For the Middle Ages, the study of human behavior generally signified the study of the morality of attitudes, choices, and actions. 

Saturday, February 26, 2011

National Geographic Traveler Interactive - March 2011



National Geographic Traveler Interactive is the world's most widely read travel magazine. With captivating storytelling and beautiful you-are-there photography, National Geographic Traveler brings you the world's best destinations. Experience the same high-quality articles and breathtaking photography contained in the print edition, along with interactive capabilities such as audio, video, enhanced navigation and faster browsing.


Friday, February 25, 2011

Tunisia (Eyewitness Travel Guides)



Your holiday starts here! From the hot springs of Hamman Mellegue to the lunar landscape of Matmata, discover it all with this essential guide to Tunisia. Explore the Roman ruins of Carthage with the unique 3D models, and use the street maps to find the best bazaars to pick up a bargain. Tips on where to enjoy the local cuisine will ensure you enjoy 1001 Arabian nights however long your stay. 

The Economist February 26th 2011



The Economist is a global weekly magazine written for those who share an uncommon interest in being well and broadly informed. Each issue explores the close links between domestic and international issues, business, politics, finance, current affairs, science, technology and the arts. 

Functional Grammar in the ESL Classroom: Noticing, Exploring and Practicing



A set of easy to use techniques helps students discover for themselves how grammar works in real world contexts and how grammatical choices are not just about form but about meaning. Sample teaching ideas, covering a wide range of grammatical topics including verb tense, voice, reference and the organization of texts, accompanies each procedure. 

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Foreign Policy - January/February 2011


FOREIGN POLICY is the premier, award-winning magazine of global politics, economics, and ideas. Our mission is to explain how the world works - in particular, how the process of global integration is reshaping nations, institutions, cultures, and, more fundamentally, our daily lives. 


Friday, February 18, 2011

Great Writing 2: Great Paragraphs, 3 edition (Book, Answer Key)

 
 
The Great Writing series uses clear explanations and extensive practical activities to help students write great sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Each book contains a wide variety of writing models in carefully selected rhetorical styles that provide practice in working with the writing process to develop a final piece of writing.Great Writing 2 _ great paragraphs introduces the process of paragraph development and teaches how to generate ideas and write within a variety of rhetorical patterns.   



Sunday, February 13, 2011

Teaching English Creatively



Teaching English Creatively demonstrates the potential of creative teaching to develop children’s knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes. Underpinned by theory and research, it also offers informed and practical support to both students in initial teacher education, and practising teachers who want to develop their teaching. 


Saturday, February 12, 2011

The Marketplace of Democracy: Electoral Competition And American Politics

 
 
Elections are the vehicles through which Americans choose who governs them, and the power of the ballot enables ordinary citizens to keep public officials accountable. This volume considers different policy options for increasing the competition needed to keep American politics vibrant, responsive, and democratic. 

Basic English I: cards

 
 
Basic English I is a learning card which deals with colours, shapes, numerals, opposite words, the time, days, months, seasons and dates.it also deals with severals ways of greeting someone and introducing oneself. 

Friday, February 11, 2011

On Language and Linguistics (Collected Works of M.A.K. Halliday, volume 3)

 
 
For nearly half a century, Professor M. A. K. Halliday has been enriching the discipline of linguistics with his keen insights into the social semiotic phenomenon we call language. This ten-volume series presents the seminal works of Professor Halliday. 

Key Terms in Systemic Functional Linguistics



This title details the key terms, thinkers and texts in systemic functional linguistics. The field of Systemic Functional Linguistics is a social semiotic approach to language pioneered by M. A. K. Halliday, which has assumed a central importance in linguistics in recent years, anchored by a growing body of work. This book details the key terms, the key thinkers and the key texts in this field in an approachable, easy to understand and accessible manner. 



Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Colonial and Postcolonial Literature-2nd Edition

 
 
 
Colonial and Postcolonial Literature is the leading critical overview of and historical introduction to colonial and postcolonial literary studies. Highly praised from the time of its first publication for its lucidity, breadth, and insight, the book has itself played a crucial part in founding and shaping this rapidly expanding field. 

Friday, February 4, 2011

What Teachers Really Need to Know About Formative Assessment

Laura Greenstein, "What Teachers Really Need to Know About Formative Assessment"
Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development | 2010 | ISBN: 1416609962 | 193 pages | PDF | 1,6 MB

What does formative assessment look like, and when should I use it? What kind of planning does it require, and what kinds of data does it generate? How will formative assessment improve my teaching and help my students succeed in a standards-based environment? How does it relate to my application of multiple intelligences theory, to differentiated instruction, and to everything else I'm already doing in my classroom? 




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