From its source in the marshes of Bodmin Moor the River Fowey follows a winding course for 40 kilometres southwards through the Draynes Valley over Golitha Falls west through the Glynn Valley then southwards again to its estuary & the town that bears its name. This book follows the course of the river & its tributaries & explores the valleys beautiful landscapes & rich history from Bronze Age settlements & tin streaming on the moors to early medieval castles & churches military campaigns of the civil war the mining industry & commerce of the nineteenth century some of the countys strongest literary associations & the leisure & recreation activities of the modern era. ...

Exploring the Language of Poems Plays & Prose examines how readers interact with literary works how they understand & are moved by them. Mick Short considers how meanings & effects are generated in the three major literary genres carying out stylistic analysis of poetry drama & prose fiction in turn. He analyses a wide range of extracts from English literature adopting an accessible approach to the analysis of literary texts which can be applied easily to other texts in English & in other languages. ...

The River Thames is an often undiscovered haven of stunning scenery wonderful wildlife & brilliant natural beauty. As well ...

The haunting sound of its distant hoot may be as close as many of us ever get to an owl. But there are roughly 200 owl species worldwide. These birds of prey display noticeable differences in size & markings but they also share many physical traits & living skills. How do owls capture prey & defend themselves? How are their wings designed for silent gliding flight? How do owls conceal themselves from predators? Young readers will learn the answers to these questions & much more in the beautifully illustrated Exploring the World of Owls. ...

Exploring Translation Theories presents a comprehensive analysis of the key traditional & contemporary paradigms of translation theory. The book builds on Western theories of translation starting with a survey of the classical twentieth-century linguistic approaches before moving on to more recent models such as cultural translation. Each central paradigm & its associated theories are addressed in turn including equivalence purpose description uncertainty localisation & cultural translation. Readers are encouraged to explore the various theories & consider their strengths & implications for translation today & in the future. The book closes with a survey of the way translation is used as a model in postmodern cultural studies & sociologies extending the scope beyond traditional Western notions. Each chapter

Includes:: a wealth of material for readers including key concepts an introduction outlining the main points illustrative examples with translations a chapter summary & discussion points & exercises. Exploring Translation Theories uses numerous examples from a range of languages although knowledge of no language other than English is assumed. With a wealth of tasks & activities it will be ideal both for classroom & self-study use. This comprehensive & highly engaging book is designed for students studying Translation Theory in Translation Studies & Applied Linguistics programmes. A companion website for this book can be found at http: //www.tinet.org/ apym/publications/ETT/index.html with tasks activities video summaries & interviews.

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* Provide clear grammatical progression & development of language skills in the context of lively & appealing content. * The short two-page units are motivating & accessible for the pupils & make lesson planning easy. * Contain differentiated activities to cater for a full range of abilities. ...

Aimed at higher-ability pupils this book offers a lively communicative approach to modern languages underpinned by a clear grammatical foundation. It should develop pupils use & understanding of French by providing staightforward explanations of the way that the language works & providing a stimulating introduction to the culture of France & French-speaking countries around the world. A strong emphasis is placed on teaching pupils correct pronunciation from the start. Explanations of how to pronounce French sounds & models of French pronunciation are accompanied by regular practice activities throughout the book that can be completed as homework & cover work. Short two-page units show pupils exactly what is required of them & mini-tests are included half-way through each module so that pupils can check their own progress. There is also plenty of scope for individual work in the A toi" & " Grammaire" sections with numerous reading & writing activities." ...

This book offers a lively communicative approach to modern languages underpinned by a clear grammatical foundation for pupils with a lower ability. It should develop pupils' use & understanding of French by providing staightforward explanations of the way that the language works & providing a stimulating introduction to the culture of France & French-speaking countries around the world. A strong emphasis is placed on teaching pupils correct pronunciation from the start. Explanations of how to pronounce French sounds & models of French pronunciation are accompanied by regular practice activities throughout the book that can be completed as homework & cover work. Short two-page units show pupils exactly what is required of them & mini-tests are included half-way through each module so that pupils can check their own progress. There is also plenty of scope for individual work in the A toi" & " Grammaire" sections with numerous reading & writing activities." ...

Expo pour l' Ecosse" is the first French series for Scottish schools at S1 & S2 (ages 12-14). We expect that the vast majority of Scottish schools to look at copies of the Pupil Book
- & for many to adopt it as their French course. There is one book for S1 & differentiated books in S2: " Vert" for lower-ability pupils & " Rouge" for higher-ability pupils. These Pupil Books are part of the only course which is developed specifically for S1 & S2 French
- which will make them extremely popular with teachers. It builds up pupils' grammar & language learning skills. It provides lots of fun tasks which pupils can do on their own. It provides a real flavour of French culture
- a feature which teachers & students love!"


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When an early morning call wakes Vicky from the arms of her dream man reality had better be worth it
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