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This work contains six titles from the "Reading the Past" series and provides an introduction to the systems of writing used in the Ancient World. Illustrated throughout, it covers cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphs, the early alphabet, linear B and related scripts, Greek inscriptions and Etruscan.

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Develop key reading skills and become more confident when reading in English.

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Real English for life beyond the classroom

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This is the first book to examine the discourse of reality television. Chapters provide rigorous case studies of the discourse practices that characterise a wide range of generic and linguistic/cultural contexts, including dating shows in China and Spain, docudramas in Argentina and New Zealand, and talent shows in the UK and USA.

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Neil LaBute's romantic comedy Reasons to be Happy had its UK premiere at Hampstead Theatre, London, in March 2016.

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The full story of the race to decipher the world's greatest puzzle.

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Features an easy-to-use dictionary format and a Concept Index that arranges words by idea, thus enhancing the user's process of association and leading to scores of additional selections. This work includes a spectrum of words and phrases with each entry from sophisticated choices to new vocabulary in the language.

(Paperback, 7th edition)

This seventh edition of "Roget's International Thesaurus" is the most up-to-date edition of the world's bestselling thesaurus--and the only thesaurus based on Peter Roget's original reference classic of 1852, with nearly 3,000 new words added. Original.

(Hardback, 8th edition)

"A newly revised and updated 8th edition of the world's bestselling thesaurus-the only thesaurus based on Peter Roget's original reference classic of 1852. This hardcover thumb indexed edition includes more than 325,000 words and phrases (more than 2,400 of which are new) in 1,075 categories"--

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With our interactive Discovery Method, you will master the rules of Russian grammar and unlock your language learning potential.

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Master Russian grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Russian Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks.

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A highly popular and informative guide to the Scots language in an attractive format. Contains words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-native speakers alike.

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Focusing on the contemporary Scottish culture, this book is a useful reading for those who care about their country's identity in the twenty-first century. It is a history of how the Scots have come to speak the way they do and it acted as a catalyst for radical changes in attitude towards the language.

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The secret of writing a successful screenplay is sought after by ever-growing numbers of scribes and enthusiasts. This book offers advice in that line, through interviews with nineteen of the leading scriptwriters of our day whose insights are useful to any aspirant. Each interview guides the reader through the creation process of the film.

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Offers introductions to authors and classic passages, photos and illustrations, maps, discussion and comprehension questions, grammar capsules, and more.

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This book covers key topics in second language acquisition and bilingualism, examining different theoretical approaches and introducing key theories in the field. Real studies are examined in areas such as acquisition of morphology, syntax and phonology, and practice questions give students a chance to think critically about crucial areas.

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"Highly accessible and intelligently composed textbook introduction to the field of semantics with suggested readings"--

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Where does the ampersand get its name from What does the hashtag have to do with commerce in ancient Rome This book gives answers to these questions. From the pilcrow to the ampersand, it reflects the changes in written communication through the ages, charting how punctuation has adapted to each new technological innovation.

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Containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original French and in English translation, this volume gives an insight into French culture and literature.