The new edition of this popular course in translation from French into English offers a challenging practical approach to the acquisition of translation skills with clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved. A variety of translation issues are considered including: *cultural differences *register & dialect *genre *revision & editing. The course now covers texts from a wide range of sources including: *journalism & literature *commercial legal & technical texts *songs & recorded interviews. This is essential reading for advanced undergraduates & postgraduate students of French on translation courses. The book will also appeal to wide range of language students & tutors. ...

This is the book that Daniel Tammet bestselling author & mathematical savant was born to write. In Tammets world numbers are beautiful & mathematics illuminates our lives & minds. Using anecdotes & everyday examples Tammet allows us to share his unique insights & delight in the way numbers fractions & equations underpin all our lives. Inspired by the complexity of snowflakes Anne Boleyns sixth finger or his mothers unpredictable behaviour Tammet explores questions such as why time seems to speed up as we age whether there is such a thing as an average person & how we can make sense of those we love. Thinking in Numbers will change the way you think about maths & fire your imagination to see the world with fresh eyes. ...

This is the book that Daniel Tammet bestselling author & mathematical savant was born to write. In Tammets world numbers are beautiful & mathematics illuminates our lives & minds. Using anecdotes & everyday examples Tammet allows us to share his unique insights & delight in the way numbers fractions & equations underpin all our lives. Inspired by the complexity of snowflakes Anne Boleyns sixth finger or his mothers unpredictable behaviour Tammet explores questions such as why time seems to speed up as we age whether there is such a thing as an average person & how we can make sense of those we love. Thinking in Numbers will change the way you think about maths & fire your imagination to see the world with fresh eyes. ...

The idea that some people think differently though no less humanly is explored in this inspiring book. Temple Grandin is a gifted & successful animal scientist & she is autistic. Here she tells us what it was like to grow up perceiving the world in an entirely concrete & visual way
- somewhat akin to how animals think she believes
- & how it feels now. Through her finely observed understanding of the workings of her mind she gives us an invaluable insight into autism & its challenges.

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Thinking in Systems" is a concise & crucial book offering insight for problem-solving on scales ranging from the personal to the global. This essential primer brings systems thinking out of the realm of computers & equations & into the tangible world showing readers how to develop the systems-thinking skills that thought leaders across the globe consider critical for 21st-century life. While readers will learn the conceptual tools & methods of systems thinking the heart of the book is grander than methodology. Donella Meadows was known as much for nurturing positive outcomes as she was for delving into the science behind global dilemmas. She reminds readers to pay attention to what is important not just what is quantifiable to stay humble & to continue to learn. In a world growing ever more complicated crowded & interdependent Thinking in Systems helps readers avoid confusion & helplessness the first step toward finding proactive & effective solutions. A vital read for students professionals & all those concerned with economics business sustainability & the environment." ...

Thinking Mathematically is perfect for anyone who wants to develop their powers to think mathematically whether at school at university or just out of interest. This book is invaluable for anyone who wishes to promote mathematical thinking in others or for anyone who has always wondered what lies at the core of mathematics. Thinking Mathematically reveals the processes at the heart of mathematics & demonstrates how to encourage & develop them. Extremely practical it involves the reader in questions so that subsequent discussions speak to immediate experience. ...

Ginny Holland's daughter Jem has headed off to university leaving single mum Ginny with a severe case of empty nest syndrome. To make matters worse the first gorgeous man she's clapped eyes on in years has just accused Ginny of shoplifting. So Ginny decides to advertise for a lodger but what she gets is lovelorn Laurel who can only talk about her ex-boyfriend. However Laurel has a dangerously charming brother Perry & add to that the offer of a great new job & things are looking up...until Ginny realises that her potential boss is all too familiar. Is it too late for Ginny to set right the first impression she made when Finn Penhaligon got quite the wrong end of the stick? & is either Finn or Perry quite what they seem? ...

This delicately decorated single card has the message ‘ Thinking of you’ in blue on a very pale blue background with an illustration of butterflies in silver pink & blue with sparkles. The same message is repeated inside & the card comes with a cream envelope ready for posting

Approximate dimensions: 14 x 14cm

Not suitable for children under 3 years contains small parts which may cause a choking hazard.



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In this lucid stimulating & original book Zygmunt Bauman & Tim May explore the underlying assumptions & tacit expectations which structure our view of the world. The authors elucidate key concepts in sociology: for example individualism versus community & privilege versus deprivation. While charting a course through sociologya s main concerns Bauman & May also examine the applicability of sociology to everyday life. ...

Thinking Syntactically: A Guide to Argumentation & Analysis" is a textbook designed to teach introductory students the skills of relating data to theory & theory to data. It helps students develop their thinking & argumentation skills rather than merely introducing them to one particular version of syntactic theory. Structured around a wide range of exercises that use clear & compelling logic to build arguments & lead up to theoretical proposals. Data drawn from current media sources including newspapers books & television programs to help students formulate & test hypotheses. Generative in spirit but does not focus on specific theoretical approaches but enables students to understand & evaluate different approaches more easily. Written by an established author with an international reputation." ...