Focusing on up-and-coming designers and their contributions to the changing fashion industry in the vibrant climate of New York city, New York Fashion explores the city’s importance as a fashion capital in the 21st century. Tracing New York’s emergence after the Second World War as a major international fashion centre and looking at the important designers of the period, including Claire McCardell and Geoffrey Beene, it also takes in the last quarter of the 20th century which was dominated by the ready-to-wear empires of designers such as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. In the past five years a group of young, talented New Yorkbased designers have found critical and commercial success internationally. Sonnet Stanfill...
ISBN: 978-1-85177-499-9
Издательство:
V&A Publishing
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Objective KET offers students complete preparation for the Cambridge Key English Test. The course combines solid language development with systematic and thorough exam preparation and practice. The short units give a sense of progress and cover a
ISBN: 978-0-521-54149-7
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
This course contains twenty short units providing a wide range of challenging topics and offering lively yet systematic preparation for the Proficiency exam. Ten lessons focus on the Paper 3 summary task, building up appropriate skills gradually. Authentic language examples taken from the Cambridge International Corpus illustrate a wide range of real English usage. The course is written by experienced examiners who have an in-depth knowledge of the Proficiency exam, and contains material informed by the Cambridge Learner Corpus which shows typical mistakes and areas of difficulty for candidates at Proficiency level.
ISBN: 978-0-521-00032-1
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Objective IELTS is a 2-level IELTS preparation course providing comprehensive training for both the Academic and General Training modules. The course is uniquely informed by the Cambridge Learner Corpus, using analysis of real IELTS candidate
ISBN: 978-0-521-60875-6
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Objective IELTS is a 2-level IELTS preparation course providing comprehensive training for both the Academic and General Training modules. The course is uniquely informed by the Cambridge Learner Corpus, using analysis of real IELTS candidate papers. The 2 levels of Objective IELTS can be used on their own or consecutively, so that lower-level students requiring a high band score can start preparing early. Each level offers 60-80 hours of study, which can be extended using the Workbook and CD-ROM.
ISBN: 978-0-521-60882-4
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Objective PET is a lively course designed to guide students towards success at the Cambridge PET examination. Its unique approach combines solid language development with systematic exam preparation and practice, while its short units cover a wide variety of motivating topics. The Workbook consolidates and extends the new language and skills and provides opportunities for further practice. Key features of Objective PET: 30 short units integrate language skills and exam training. 30 `Exam Folders` cover each exam task in depth and provide practical advice. 15 `Writing Folders` develop writing skills and give practice in exam tasks. 5 revision units reinforce what has been learned. Fun activities help to make learning enjoyable.
Objective KET offers students complete preparation for the Cambridge Key English Test. The course combines solid language development with systematic and thorough exam preparation and practice. The short units give a sense of progress and cover a
ISBN: 978-0-521-54150-3
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
This course contains twenty short units providing a wide range of challenging topics and offering lively yet systematic preparation for the Proficiency exam. Ten lessons focus on the Paper 3 summary task, building up appropriate skills gradually. Authentic language examples taken from the Cambridge International Corpus illustrate a wide range of real English usage. The course is written by experienced examiners who have an in-depth knowledge of the Proficiency exam, and contains material informed by the Cambridge Learner Corpus which shows typical mistakes and areas of difficulty for candidates at Proficiency level.
ISBN: 978-0-521-00033-8
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Objective KET offers students complete preparation for the Cambridge Key English Test. The course combines solid language development with systematic and thorough exam preparation and practice. The short units give a sense of progress and cover a
ISBN: 978-0-521-61994-3
Издательство:
Cambridge
Дата выхода: июль 2011
This course contains twenty short units providing a wide range of challenging topics and offering lively yet systematic preparation for the Proficiency exam. Ten lessons focus on the Paper 3 summary task, building up appropriate skills gradually. Authentic language examples taken from the Cambridge International Corpus illustrate a wide range of real English usage. The course is written by experienced examiners who have an in-depth knowledge of the Proficiency exam, and contains material informed by the Cambridge Learner Corpus which shows typical mistakes and areas of difficulty for candidates at Proficiency level.
ISBN: 978-0-521-00030-7
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Updated edition of Objective First Certificate for the December 2008 exam syllabus. This new course provides an introduction to the Cambridge First Certificate examination, whilst providing intermediate level students with the essential language
ISBN: 978-0-521-70063-4
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Objective KET offers students complete preparation for the Cambridge Key English Test. The course combines solid language development with systematic and thorough exam preparation and practice. The short units give a sense of progress and cover a wide variety of motivating topics relevant to the exam. Regular revision and recycling of language is provided by the revision units.
ISBN: 978-0-521-61995-0
Издательство:
Cambridge
Дата выхода: июль 2011
The Official Top Tips for IELTS gives you essential advice for each part of each of the IELTS exam for those studying the Academic module. It is written by Cambridge ESOL examiners with many years` experience of setting and marking the IELTS exam and includes clear examples and explanations to show you exactly what each tip means, general tips for each paper and sections on how to revise and what to do on the day of the exam. The CD-ROM contains a complete, authentic IELTS exam paper so that you know what to expect when you take the exam.
ISBN: 978-1-906438-72-2
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
Внимание! Книга на английском языке! Understand and practise. • Grammar structures are explained in detail. • Extended practice activities build your confidence. Test your progress. • Use the progress tests in the book to find out what you have learned -and what needs more practice. • Take the multiple-choice tests on the Practice-Plus CD-ROM. • Use the exit test to see if you are ready for Oxford Practice Grammar Advanced. Practice-Plus CD-ROM - inside this book! • Spot the mistakes in written English - and then correct them. • Learn to speak more naturally - record and listen to your voice.
ISBN: 978-0-194-31119-9
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: март 2012
This is a brand new edition of the smallest dictionary in Oxford`s core range of dictionaries. The "Oxford English Mini Dictionary" is the ideal quick-reference tool. It is small and portable - slipping easily into a bag or briefcase. It is affordable and robust - its flexicover means that it resists wearing out, even though it is used all the time. This new edition of the Minidictionary is based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus: entries give the most common meanings first, making them more accessible and easy to understand than ever before, and definitions for core, topical, and technical vocabulary are informed by the most frequent 5,000 words in the Corpus. A brand-new design makes the dictionary easier to read...
ISBN: 978-0-19-921365-8
Издательство:
Питер
Дата выхода: август 2009
A dictionary and thesaurus in one handy volume. Find what you need quickly - clear and easy to understand. Choose the right word with synonyms arranged in order of usefulness. Build your vocabulary with up-to-date coverage of contemporary English. Формат: 11 см x 17,5 см.
Eclectic, baroque and sophisticatedusuch are the characteristics of the lifestyle resorts and extravagant private residences crafted by the renowned Bensley Design Studios in Bangkok and Bali. The 27 resorts and homes featured in "Paradise by Design" are set amidst resplendent tropical gardens and spread from China to India to Bali. Focused in Asia Pacific, these buildings are unconventional, sensual and hold a special reverence for the tropical climate. Focusing not only on the architecture of the buildings, but also the landscape design, interior design, horticulture and fine arts and crafts found within and without these buildings, "Paradise by Design" transcends the traditional and details an inclusive look at some of the most...
ISBN: 9780794604936
Издательство:
Tuttle Publishing
Дата выхода: март 2008
This exciting new textbook for students and teachers of the International Baccalaureate Diploma was written and developed by practicing IB teachers also involved in examining, delivering workshops and curriculum review.
ISBN: 978-0-435-99443-3
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
Developed specifically for the IB Diploma to provide complete coverage of the latest syllabus requirements and all the Standard level options, this book is written by highly experienced IB teachers, examiners and workshop leaders. The extensive coverage of the syllabus, and examination-focused advice and hints will equip students and teachers with the tools needed to succeed in the IB Chemistry examinations. This book: * Provides comprehensive coverage of all the latest syllabus requirements and all the options for Chemistry Standard Level. * Contains differentiated content that develops core topics separately. * Enables exam-style assessment opportunities using questions from past papers. * Provides guidance on the Internal Assessment...
ISBN: 978-0-435-99446-4
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
Providing complete coverage of the latest syllabus requirements and all the HL options, this book is written by a team of highly experienced IB Biology teachers, workshop leaders and examiners.
ISBN: 978-0-435-99445-7
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
Providing complete coverage of the latest syllabus requirements and all the HL options, this book is written specifically for Higher Level students by two highly experienced IB Chemistry teachers, examiners and workshop leaders.
ISBN: 978-0-435-99440-2
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
Developed specifically for the IB Diploma to provide complete coverage of the latest syllabus requirements for Biology and all the Standard level options, this book is written by highly experienced IB teachers, examiners and workshop leaders. Covering all the latest syllabus requirements, this exciting textbook uses a variety of methods to prepare students methodologically to succeed in their Biology IB examinations. This book: * Provides comprehensive coverage of all the latest syllabus requirements and all the options for Biology Standard Level. * Contains differentiated content that develops core topics separately. * Enables exam-style assessment opportunities using questions from past papers, sample answers and `Examiners Hints`. *...
ISBN: 978-0-435-99439-6
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
The Penguin Dictionary of Marketing is the only one-volume dictionary of its kind to offer full sections of international terms, giving it a truly global readership. Covering everything from direct marketing to slogans, political marketing to corporate affairs this is ideal for A-level and undergraduate students and anyone with an interest in this exciting and innovative discipline.
Teach Yourself Philosophy of Religion New Edition is the essential guide for anyone wanting to investigate religion in the context of philosophy. It explores the key principles upon which religion is based and considers how religion relates to our understanding of life. It answers questions such as: how do religious beliefs relate to morality? should religions be judged according to the behaviour of their followers? is it necessary to be committed to a religion or are religious questions and experiences open to all? This new edition has been fully updated so that it addresses current issues and questions. Topics discussed include: religion in education and in politics, the evolution debate, terrorism carried out in the name of religion,...
ISBN: 978-0-340-92695-6
Издательство:
Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: август 2011
