What is narrative? How does it work & how does it shape our lives & the texts we read? H. Porter Abbott emphasizes that narrative is found not just in literature film & theater but everywhere in the ordinary course of peoples lives. This widely used introduction now thoroughly revised is informed throughout by recent developments in the field &

Includes:: two new chapters. With its lucid exposition of concepts & suggestions for further reading this book is not only an excellent introduction for courses focused on narrative but also an invaluable resource for students & scholars across a wide range of fields including literature & drama film & media society & politics journalism autobiography history & still others throughout the arts humanities & social sciences.

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From the earliest years of the 20th century composers sought ways in which to break from earlier musical traditions. Serialism is one of the most prominent innovations resulting from this. From Schoenberg to Stockhausen Berg to Boulez this introduction tells the story of how serialism emerged & provides a basic outline of serial compositional techniques. * Introduces serialism
- a traditionally complex but key area of music studies
- in a thorough & straightforward way. * Clearly & concisely describes the technical aspects of serialism using illustrative music examples. * Contains a glossary to aid readers unfamiliar with specialised vocabulary.

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Three books of practice tests are available for the updated KET exam. Each contains four sets of exam papers from Cambridge ESOL. These past examination papers provide the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content & format of the examination & to practise useful examination techniques. These papers follow the March 2004 revised exam specifications. Students Books come in both with answers & without answers editions. The Self-study Pack contains a comprehensive section of keys & recording scripts making it suitable for self-study & is accompanied by the Audio CD set. ...

These past examination papers provide the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarise themselves ...

The past examination papers in Cambridge Key English Test 4 provide the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow ...

A classic anthology for GCSE. The eight thematic sections of poetry include works by Catullus Horace Lucretius martial Ovid Petronius Seneca & Virgil. The eight sections of adapted prose include sections from Apuleius Caesar Cicero Pliny Sallust Tacitus & the Acts of the Apostles in the Vulgate. Glosses & other explanations are provided opposite each of the texts & the writing is illustrated throughout by paintings & photographs of artifacts in the Roman world. For the student there is a complete vocabulary at the end of the book. For the teacher there is an accompanying handbook giving additional suggestions for discussions in the classroom. ...

The Study Books are designed to be used in conjunction with the core books of the Cambridge Latin Course. Student's Study Book I has been developed for use by teachers students & independent learners. It is designed to be used in conjunction with Cambridge Latin Course Book I & provides comprehensions exercises in grammar & vocabulary & further investigations into the Roman civilisation topics studied in Book I. ...

The Study Books are designed to be used in conjunction with the core books of the Cambridge Latin Course. The Answer Key provides informative & comprehensive answers to the exercises in Student Study Book I. The Key will be of use to teachers students & independent learners. Clearly structured answers are given for material which

Includes:: a rich variety of comprehension & translation exercises; activities to practise the language & grammar; vocabulary checklists; investigations into Roman civilisation & revision sessions.

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The leading Latin course worldwide Book I begins in the city of Pompeii shortly before the eruption of Vesuvius. Book I is full colour throughout with a clear layout of stories & language notes. Featuring a glossary for quick reference & comprehension questions the book also

Includes:: a full explanation of language points & grammar practice exercises.

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The Study Books are designed to be used in conjunction with the core books of the Cambridge Latin Course. Students Study Book II: Answer Key provides informative & comprehensive answers to the exercises in Student Study Book II. The Key will be of use to teachers students & independent learners. Clearly structured answers are given for material which

Includes:: a rich variety of comprehension & translation exercises; activities to practise the language & grammar; vocabulary checklists; investigations into Roman civilisation & revision sessions.

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