This bestselling textbook provides an engaging & user-friendly introduction to the study of language Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject Yule presents information in bite-sized sections clearly explaining the major concepts in linguistics through all the key elements of language This sixth edition has been revised & updated throughout with substantial changes made to the chapters on phonetics grammar & syntax & eighty new study questions To increase student engagement & to foster problem-solving & critical thinking skills the book also

Includes:: twenty new tasks An expanded & revised online study guide provides students with further resources including answers & tutorials for all tasks while encouraging lively & proactive learning This is the most fundamental & easy-to-use introduction to the study of language

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This is the ultimate guide to study skills written by international best-selling author Stella Cottrell Her tried & tested approach based on over twenty years' experience of working with students has helped over a million students to achieve their potential When it comes to studying there is no one-size fits all approach This accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades build their confidence & increase their employability Fully revised for the fourth edition it contains everything students need to succeed This is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students of all disciplines & is also ideal for postgraduates mature students & international students It prepares students for what to expect before during & after their studies at university ...

Continuing the saga of the New York Times Bestselling Graphic Novel! Following the shocking revelations of The Stuff of Legend Volume 2 The Jungle Jester embarks on a solo quest that will take him to the farthest corners of the Dark High seas adventure awaits in The Stuff of Legend A Jester''s Tale 1! ...

Continuing the saga of the New York Times Bestselling Graphic Novel! Following the tragic ending & shocking revelations of Stuff of Legend Volume 3 The Jester's Tale Maxwell the Bear has taken it upon himself to find a weapon capable of defeating the Boogeyman forever Meanwhile the Boogeyman continues to manipulate all of the players in his grand scheme as he attempts to construct an army filled with soldiers who may well be indestructible Could the boy's loyal warriors be waging a war they can never truly win? Revelations concerning allies new & old will be unearthed in Stuff of Legend Volume 4 The Toy Collector ...

Kyle has always been afraid of things especially dying But when he gets on the train that is taking him & his class on a school trip he has no idea how close to Death he is going to come Death enters the train & Kyle moves with him past his friends who are frozen in time in life-or-death situations Kyle finds that he can pick up on their deepest darkest fears
- real things that have happened to them or may happen in the future & sometimes their surreal nightmares too Kyle realises that he isn't the only one who has buried fears & more importantly he now burns with the desire to live & to live without fear But will Death release him?
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Functional stupidity can be catastrophic It can cause organisational collapse financial meltdown & technical disaster & there are countless more everyday examples of organisations accepting the dubious the absurd & the downright idiotic from unsustainable management fads to the cult of leadership or an over-reliance on brand & image & yet a dose of stupidity can be useful & produce good short-term results it can nurture harmony encourage people to get on with the job & drive success This is the stupidity paradox The Stupidity Paradox tackles head-on the pros & cons of functional stupidity You'll discover what makes a workplace mindless why being stupid might be a good thing in the short term but a disaster in the longer term & how to make your workplace a little less stupid by challenging thoughtless conformity It shows how harmony & action in the workplace can be balanced with a culture of questioning & challenge The book is a wake-up call for smart organisations & smarter people It encourages us to use our intelligence fully for the sake of personal satisfaction organisational success & the flourishing of society as a whole ...

Coworking is redefining the way we work Around the world people are collaborating to create a new kind of economy that supports community & innovation while preserving valuable resources This illustrated survey of spaces dedicated to coworking features 30 of the most impressive office spaces around the world The Google Campus in London The HUB's global network of spaces & more off-the-radar examples such as Makeshift Society in San Francisco are just a few of the sites profiled Each space is illustrated via a range of wide-angle & close-up shots offering readers page after page of inspiring ideas
- from a repurposed shipping container to a beautiful cushion made from a vintage silk scarf Whether you're daydreaming from a fourteenth-floor cubicle or looking for ideas on how to launch your own start-up this unique book will stir your imagination as it offers endless possibilities for coworking
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' This is a must read for Devil Wears Prada & Shopaholic fans!' ADELE PARKS ' Captivating glamorous & laugh-out-loud funny' GIOVANNA FLETCHER A fast-paced fun-packed rummage through the ultimate dressing up box THE STYLIST is perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk & Sophie Kinsella ' This is a must read for Devil Wears Prada & Shopaholic fans!' ADELE PARKS ' Captivating glamorous & laugh-out-loud funny' GIOVANNA FLETCHER A fast-paced fun-packed rummage through the ultimate dressing up box When Amber Green a shop assistant in an exclusive London boutique is plucked from obscurity & mistakenly offered a job working with Mona Armstrong the infamous jet-setting 'stylist to the stars' she hits the ground running helping to style some of Hollywood's hottest (and craziest) starlets As awards season spins into action Mona is in hot demand & Amber's life turned upside down Suddenly she catching the attention of two very different suitors TV producer Rob & Hollywood bad boy rising star Liam How will Amber keep her head? & what the hell will everyone wear? ...

Intriguing examination of works by Aristotle Galileo Newton Pasteur Einstein Margaret Mead & other scientists in terms of subjectivity & the Bayesian approach to statistical analysis " An insightful work" — Choice 2001 edition About the Author Douglas C Montgomery is Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering Arizona State University Elizabeth A Peck is Logistics Modeling Specialist at the Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta Georgia G Geoffrey Vining is Professor & Head of the Department of Statistics Virginia Tech ...