Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide" is an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese combining traditional & function-based grammar in a single volume. Divided into two sections closely linked by extensive cross-references it covers: traditional grammatical categories such as phrase order nouns verbs & specifiers; language functions & notions such as communication strategies giving & seeking information expressing apologies regrets & sympathies. With all grammar points & functions richly illustrated with examples & a strong emphasis on contemporary usage main features of the " Grammar" include: examples in simplified characters traditional characters & romanisation (pinyin); clear explanations & accessible descriptors; emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Mandarin Chinese. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Mandarin Chinese at all levels from elementary to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed & a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. Featuring related exercises & activities; this " Grammar" is accompanied by the " Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook" ISBN 0-415-70011-6." ...

The new & enhanced eleventh edition of this essential valuation textbook reflects the changes in the property market since 2009 whilst presenting the tried & tested study of the principles governing the valuation of land houses & buildings of the previous editions. The eleventh edition is fully up-to-date with latest guidelines statutes & case law including the implications of the latest RICS Red Book & the Localism Act. Its comprehensive coverage of the legal economic & technical aspects of valuation make this book a core text for most University & College Real Estate Programmes & to provide trainees (APC Candidates) & practitioners with current & relevant guidance on the preparation of valuations for statutory purposes. Over the twenty eight chapters the author team of experienced valuation experts present detailed accounts of the application of these principles to the everyday problems met in practice. This new edition continues to be of excellent value to both students & practitioners alike as it provides the reader with a clear understanding of the methods & techniques of valuation. ...

The Modern Pantry" restaurant serves some of the most exciting food in London. Anna Hansens flavour combinations are wholly original; her dishes combine the best of seasonal western ingredients with the freshness & spice of Asian & Pacific Rim cooking. In this her first cookbook Anna introduces the reader to his or her very own modern pantry a global larder of ingredients to use at home. Recipes include snacks & sharing plates like crab rarebit & grilled halloumi & lemon roast fennel bruschetta salads such as wild rice with charred sweet corn avocado feta & pecan & delicious main courses like miso-marinated onglet steak. Other highlights are her luscious desserts: honey-roast pear chestnut & oat crumble & home-made coconut sorbet & cakes & bakes including date & orange scones & banana & coconut upside-down cake. Anna aims to broaden the everyday home cooks ideas of what he or she can prepare to create simple inspiring dishes for family & friends. " The Modern Pantry" Cookbook is stylish & groundbreaking & the innovative recipes are illustrated with beautiful colour photography." ...

An update of a classic book in the field Modern Portfolio Theory examines the characteristics & analysis of individual securities as well as the theory & practice of optimally combining securities into portfolios. It stresses the economic intuition behind the subject matter while presenting advanced concepts of investment analysis & portfolio management. Readers will also discover the strengths & weaknesses of modern portfolio theory as well as the latest breakthroughs. ...

This work provides a clear & simple guide to the subject based on meticulous & beautiful drawings. Organized in three sections it

Includes:: chapters on construction details; methods of working particular structural shapes; both basic & advanced geometry & setting-out. It also

Includes:: forms & tables omitted from later editions to be used as templates for costing & estimating work. These are as relevant today as they were in the 1920s. It

Includes:: a new introduction by Christopher Weeks.





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So if I keep not coming in youre going to start not paying me? Had enough of work already? Thought so. In which case this brilliant little book should be kept on your desk at all times to cheer you up at a moments notice. Collecting together the very best work-themed jokes from the creators of Channel 4s cult comedy show Modern Toss" these gloriously rude cartoons are not for the faint-hearted (Im thinking of getting a woman pregnant how much time off is it?) but they are very very funny (" Independent on Sunday"). Whether youve already got a job or are simply sitting about wondering what it might be like to have one this indispensable book should be right up your flipchart. Warning: it contains language actually used in the workplace." ...

Laugh in the face of global economic meltdown & double dip recession with Desperate Business the hilarious new book by cult animators & cartoonists Modern Toss. Sixty-four pages of laugh-out-loud cutting edge gags plucked fresh from their regular slot in Britains greatest magazine Private Eye. Celebrate our national entrepreneurial spirit with this years must have humour title. Perfect to flick through while youre hanging round the job centre. Look learn & laugh as Desperate Business uncovers the grizzly truth about the state of play in our tits up economy & the antics of the many Del boys of our time. What does it mean if you went to Cambridge? Can you get RSI from punching a filing cabinet? What qualifications do you need to be a Santa? Do you need a dinghy to start an off-shore tax haven? Can your ballsed-up business actually add to national happiness levels? Does child labour pay in the modern economy? How do you get into opportunist pedigree dog breeding? Learn how to turnaround an Undertakers with modern retail practices. ...

This is food that will stop you in your tracks. Maria Elia has created recipes full of sensational flavours colours & textures
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This practical guide to the control of vermin defines which animals may be legally controlled & shows methods of trapping or killing them. It also covers prevention & the law relating to vermin control. There is a list of suppliers & useful addresses. ...

A stunning survey of modern illustration that uses older styles of artistic expression to evoke a sense of another time & place. ...