In his classic text Rhymes Reason the distinguished poet & critic John Hollander surveys the schemes patterns & forms of English verse illustrating each variation with an original & witty self-descriptive example. In this substantially expanded & revised edition Hollander adds a section of examples taken from centuries of poetry that exhibit the patterns he has described. ...

Rhymes & Rhythm: A poem-based course for English pronunciation Rhymes & Rhythm provides targeted pronunciation & listening practice through the medium of verse. Featuring lively engaging poems ranging from limericks to raps it offers an innovative & effective way for students of English to improve their understanding & to be better understood. Focusing on areas such as syllable length linking weak forms & stress placement tasks & poems allow students to practise the understanding & production of fast natural speech. A key to the tasks is included. The accompanying CD-ROM contains detailed notes for teachers & ideas for additional activities as well as extra material in the form of clearly presented complementary visuals. Pronunciation is woefully neglected in all mainstream language courses but it is the one area in which we can have lots of fun with patterning of sounds in a way which is acceptable even to teenagers & adults. The only book which I know that has systematically tried to do this is the wonderful Rhymes & Rhythm [...]
- David A. Hill Language Play & Creative Language Learning Key Features * CD-ROM containing extensive material for teacher use including visuals for OHTs or interactive whiteboards; suggestions for using the visuals; ideas for pronunciation lessons & games & ideas for other follow-up activities * vocabulary notes * audio material on DVD * uses a variety of different types of poem * can be used by learners of most ages & capabilities
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A collection of gentle rhymes dealing with the wonder & excitement of a small childs world from teatime treats to secret adventures. They all feature one of the author/illustrators established characters
- Alfies little sister Annie Rose.
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Poor old Rhyming Rabbit is feeling lonely & left out. None of his fellow rabbits appreciate his carefully thought-out poems. & as for the other woodland animals? They just tell him to be quiet! Then one starry night he meets someone who shares his enthusiasm for poetry.. . Follow the Rhyming Rabbit" through fields woods & dark tunnels on his quest to find a friend in this delightful story from a bestselling duo." ...

Poor old Rhyming Rabbit is feeling lonely & left out. None of his fellow rabbits appreciate his carefully thought-out poems. & as for the other animals he meets? They just tell him to be quiet! Then one starry night he meets someone who shares his enthusiasm for poetry.. . ...

Explores what evangelical/charismatic Christians can learn from contemplative forms of spirituality. This book focuses on truths that can enhance faith but also those that encourage a more sustainable way of living & being. It

Includes:: questions for reflection & action.

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Roofless dormitories distracted teachers & a lethally dangerous underground labyrinth
- Ribblestrops visionary headmaster is out
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The children are back!
- but a air-crash & an unsteerable raft quickly land them in deep waters. Rescued by a mad librarian they're
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Ribbon Bangles" transforms everyday plastic bracelets into super-cute designer bangles. Kids can learn the art of wrapping twisting knotting & layering bangle wrapping techniques to create cool bracelet designs from criss-crossing spirals to vibrant swirls." ...

This is a delightful collection of recipes Weight Watchers. This latest Mini Series is handbag sized & thus perfect to pick up on your way home from work. Small but perfectly formed each book is themed with a selection of recipes for delicious meals that are healthy too. ...