The Garden City Movement provided a radical new model for the design & layout of housing at the turn of the nineteenth century & set standards for the twentieth century which were of international significance. The vision of the movements founder Ebenezer Howard drew on many strands of political & utopian thought & initially aimed at addressing the problems of an increasingly urban & dysfunctional society along the peaceful path to real reform. It took only five years from 1898 to 1903 for the idea to take root in the open fields of North Hertfordshire when Earl Grey proclaimed the Letchworth Garden City Estate open. Letchworth was followed by Hampstead Garden Suburb Welwyn Garden City & numerous smaller developments & Garden City ideas informed both inter-war housing policy & New Town planning after the Second World War. Present-day issues such as sustainable development & eco-settlements have their roots in the Garden City. Written by the leading authority in the field this book tells the story of a major development in Englands urban & planning history & provides a timely popular survey of the achievements of the Garden City Movement & the challenge of change. This will not only appeal to planners & conservation professionals but also residents of the garden cities. ...

The English see more ghosts than any other nation. From medieval times to the present day stories have been told about ghosts who avenge injustice souls who long for peace & spooks who just want to have fun. The English Ghost" is a treasure trove of such sightings; comical & scary like all the best ghost stories these accounts packed with eerie detail range from the moaning child that terrified Wordworths nephew at Cambridge to modern day hitchhikers on Blue Bell Hill." ...

Gabriel Allon master art restorer & assassin returns in a spellbinding new thriller from No.1 bestselling author Daniel Silva. For all fans of Robert Ludlum. When a beautiful young British woman vanishes on the island of Corsica a prime minister's career is threatened with destruction. & Gabriel Allon master art restorer spy & assassin is thrust into a game of shadows where nothing is what it seems.. .and where the only thing more dangerous than his enemies might be the truth.. . ...

If commas are confusing & adjectives perplexing then this book should enable the reader to assess & improve their skills. With clear & simple explanations the rules & regulations of the English language become clear. This book focuses on grammar. ...

Collins Primary Focus: English Grammar Punctuation & Spelling Test Revision & Practice boosts childrens core language skills in preparation for the year 6 test. It provides a structured revision course with strategies & advice for developing childrens core literacy skills throughout year 6. * Diagnostic questions & advice help to analyse childrens strengths & weaknesses enabling targeted intervention work with individuals or groups * Structured lesson plans & guided teaching activities for every curriculum objective assessed in the English Grammar Punctuation & Spelling test * Differentiated activities covering levels 3 to 6 support progression up through the levels for all children & enable the most able to work towards the Level 6 test ...

If you're confused by commas perplexed by pronouns & plain terrified by tenses English Grammar For Dummies will put your fears to rest. Packed with expert guidance it covers everything from sentence basics to rules even your English teacher didn't know
- if you want to brush up on your grammar this is the only guide you'll ever need. Discover how to: avoid common grammatical errors; get to grips with apostrophes; structure sentences correctly; use verbs & find the right tense; & decide when to use slang or formal English.
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This new edition has been thoroughly updated & revised to accompany the fourth edition of English Grammar in Use. The book contains 200 varied exercises to provide students with extra practice of the grammar they have studied. This 'with answers' version is ideal for self-study. A version without answers is available separately. ...

English Grammar in Use Fourth edition is an updated version of the world's best-selling grammar title. It has a fresh appealing new design & clear layout with revised & updated examples but retains all the key features of clarity & accessibility that have made the book popular with millions of learners & teachers around the world. This 'with answers' version is ideal for self-study. An online version book without answers & book with answers & CD-ROM are available separately. ...

English Grammar in Use Fourth edition is an updated version of the world's best-selling grammar title. It has a fresh appealing new design & clear layout with revised & updated examples but retains all the key features of clarity & accessibility that have made the book popular with millions of learners & teachers around the world. The CD-ROM contains lots of additional practice exercises to consolidate learning ideal for self-study but also suitable for reinforcement work in the classroom. An online version & book without answers are available separately. ...

English Grammar Workbook For Dummies UK Edition is grammar First Aid for anyone wanting to perfect their English & develop the practical skills needed to write & speak correctly. Each chapter focuses on key grammatical principles with easy-to-follow theory & examples as well as practice questions & explanations. From verbs prepositions & tenses to style expressions & tricky word traps this hands-on workbook is essential for both beginners looking to learn & practise the basics of English grammar & those who want to brush up skills they already have
- quickly easily & with complete confidence. English Grammar Workbook For Dummies UK Edition covers: Part I: Laying the Groundwork: Grammar Basics Chapter 1: Placing the Proper Verb in the Proper Place Chapter 2: Matchmaker Make Me a Match: Pairing Subjects & Verbs Correctly Chapter 3: Who Is She & What Is It? The Lowdown on Pronouns Chapter 4: Finishing What You Start: Writing Complete Sentences Part II: Mastering Mechanics Chapter 5: Exercising Comma Sense Chapter 6: Made You Look! Punctuation Marks That Demand Attention Chapter 7: One Small Mark a Whole New Meaning: Apostrophes Chapter 8: Let Me Speak!""ation Marks Chapter 9: Hitting the Big Time: Capital Letters Part III: The Pickier Points of Correct Verb & Pronoun Use Chapter 10: The Case of It (And Other Pronouns) Chapter 11: Choosing the Best Pronoun for a Tricky Sentence Chapter 12: Travelling in Time: Tricky Verb-Tense Situations Chapter 13: Are You & Your Verbs in the Right Mood? Part IV: All You Need to Know about Descriptions & Comparisons Chapter 14: Writing Good or Well: Adjectives & Adverbs Chapter 15: Going on Location: Placing Descriptions Correctly Chapter 16: For Better or Worse: Forming Comparisons Chapter 17: Apples & Oranges: Improper Comparisons Part V: Writing with Style Chapter 18: Keeping Your Balance Chapter 19: Spicing Up & Trimming Down Your Sentences Chapter 20: Steering Clear of Tricky Word Traps Part VI: The Part of Tens Chapter 21: Ten Over-corrections Chapter 22: Ten Errors to Avoid at All Cost"
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