A&C Black

Bernarda Alba is a widow, and her five daughters are incarcerated in mourning along with her.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2007

These really useful workbooks provide consolidation and practice of handwriting skills starting with correct letter formation and progressing to joining whole words in sentences.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: январь 2018

Containing more than five thousand definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts, with more than one thousand diagrams, drawings, and color illustrations - and helpful appendices on common medical tests and procedures, travel and health, measurements in medicine, health economics, complementary and alternative medicine, and an address list of professional support organizations - "Black`s Medical Dictionary" is invaluable as a home reference, or for all who need the finest in medical information, from health-care professionals and students to lawyers and journalists. This new edition contains the latest information on such areas as endoscopy and laparoscopy (the widely used types of keyhole surgery), coronary angioplasty,...

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

Grammar, the structure of a language, is often the subject of confusion. "The Bloomsbury Grammar Guide" is an easy-to-use handbook which provides the answers. Updated and revised throughout, the new edition is essential reading for all writers and readers of our increasingly dynamic and global language. It contains: words, phrases, sentences and clauses; punctuation - where and how to use everything from the colon to the slash; figures of speech and literary devices; and, common errors - an A-Z list of easily confused words.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: август 2010

This workbook provides exercises to help teach and build English vocabulary relevant to the hotel, tourism and catering industries. It has been written both for students studying towards professional exams and for those who want to improve their specialist communication skills. The material covers general and topic-specific vocabulary, as well as grammar and use of English, comprehension, pronunciation and spelling. Together with the companion Dictionary of Leisure, Travel and Tourism (0-7475-7222-4), this workbook provides a complete package to help students improve their specialist English.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: февраль 2012

Check Your Vocabulary workbooks are aimed at non-native speakers who want to build essential vocabulary and learn to speak fluent and natural-sounding English. For example, in English we use different words to describe different types of food when they go bad. We can describe meat as rotten, cheese as mouldy, milk as sour and butter as rancid - but we would not say sour meat, or rotten milk. Knowing how words are naturally used together is known as collocation. A good knowledge of these word combinations greatly improves the style of written and spoken language for non-native speakers. Knowledge of collocations is often tested in exams such as Ielts, Toefl and Toeic. Containing a range of word games, quizzes and exercises, this workbook...

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

This workbook provides a resource for students studying towards the TOEFL (R) (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam, which is a requirement for entry for non-native speakers of English at over 6,000 universities in 100 countries worldwide. It includes a range of fun activities to help students build and improve their English vocabulary at TOEFL (R) level, and is suitable for both self-study and classroom use. Check Your Vocabulary series: `Ideal self-study aids for anyone preparing for these exams` - The Bookseller.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: февраль 2012

Check Your English Vocabulary for Medicine is a workbook designed to help learners of English improve their knowledge and understanding of core medical terminology. The workbook includes crosswords, puzzles and word games to test and build specialist English vocabulary. The combination of self-study exercises and practical speaking activities mean that this book is ideal for both home and class-based study.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011

This workbook is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their knowledge of essential banking and financial terms. Written for students at intermediate level and above, this book is useful for anyone wishing to study, train or seek banking or finance work in an English-speaking country. The book uses fun puzzles and exercises to test grammar, general and topic-specific vocabulary, comprehension, pronunciation and spelling. Topics covered include insurance, pensions, taxation, mortgages, investments and international trade.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

Check Your English Vocabulary for Law is a workbook designed to help non-native English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core legal terminology. The workbook includes crosswords, puzzles and word games to test English vocabulary and a combination of self-study exercises and practical speaking activities mean that this book is ideal for both home- and classbased study.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011

Filled with illuminating questions and answers, this comprehensive workbook provides exercises to help teach and build vocabulary related to the TOEIC examination. For nearly three decades, the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) has been used to measure the ability of nonnative English speakers to use English in occupational situations. Through the puzzles, examples, and word games in this guide, students can get to know words in different contexts and become familiar with language use in the workplace. The material covered also includes grammar, comprehension, and spelling to fully prepare test takers for the TOEIC.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

Phrases such as "go with the flow" and "hang around" are easy as pie with this fun and memorable guide to idioms for English-language students. Often a difficult aspect to master in a nonnative language, expressions that cannot be deduced from their individual words become fun to learn with the included word games, quizzes, and puzzles.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2011

This workbook provides a range of exercises to help learners of English at intermediate level and above learn and review essential vocabulary used in business and administration. It is particularly suitable for students or overseas-trained business and administration staff who want to work in an English-speaking country, or whose work brings them into regular contact with English-speaking business people. It is also ideal for students who are planning to take the BEC Vantage / Higher exam, the TOEIC or one of the LCCI International Qualifications.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: август 2010

This workbook is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core computing and I. T. terminology. Self-study exercises and practical classroom activities are included, making it easy to revise classroom knowledge at home. It uses a variety of engaging activities such as word games, crosswords, speaking exercises and group games, which make learning easy and fun!

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011

This workbook features a range of activities to help students learn and revise non-technical English vocabulary, essential for the study of any subject at a UK university. Self-study exercises and practical classroom activities are included, making it easy to revise classroom knowledge at home. Containing a range of word games, crosswords, quizzes and exercises, this workbook will help build vocabulary confidence in a fun, memorable way. Check Your Vocabulary for Academic English is a must-have workbook for all non-native English speakers wishing to expand their language skills.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

A one-stop reference, with over 220,000 definitions, the new fully-updated Bloomsbury Concise English Dictionary is designed to meet the everyday requirements of all global English users and is aimed at everyone who wants to use English with precision and accuracy. With the needs of families and students in mind, particular coverage has been given to the latest terms from science, technology, the Internet, the arts, media, business and finance. In the Bloomsbury Concise English Dictionary readers will find innovative features like Quick Definitions, Quick Facts and Literary Links, plus Spellchecks and Usage Notes to cover common confusions in spelling, grammar and punctuation. "Authoritative, comprehensive and contemporary." - TES...

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011

This dictionary offers over 17,000 terms from all aspects of science and technology, including chemistry, physics and biology, earth sciences, engineering, astronomy, electronics, medicine, and telecommunications. It gives clear definitions for hundreds of new terms, from fast-moving fields such as biotechnology, computing, and environmental science. It is an ideal reference for students or anyone dealing with scientific or technical language.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

This fully revised edition of the "Dictionary of Medical Terms" now includes over 12,500 terms from British and international medical practice, explained in clear, simple English. It covers fields such as surgery, general practice, hospitals, clinics, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and other specialities, and includes example sentences for each entry, together with grammar notes and parts of speech. As well as technical language it also includes informal terms of the kind used between professionals or professionals and patients. It is a valuable practical reference for interns, nurses or trainees in any medical field and its clear explanations make it ideal for professionals learning English for medicine, for A-level and undergraduate...

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: август 2011

Over 3,000 key terms covering all aspects of economics, including macroeconomics, international trade, economic theories and laws. Terms explained in clear, simple English; Ideal for the student or non-specialist; Phonetic pronunciation for all main entries; Encyclopedic style provides comprehensive definitions; Examples show words used in context.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

Covering television, film, radio, and theatre, this dictionary contains thousands of words and expressions commonly used in the media and entertainment industries and in classroom analyses of the industry at large. Whether someone wants to find out the definition of cinema verite or learn about the components of a storyboard, this dictionary has the answers. And with students worldwide majoring in media studies or enrolling in media studies courses, the need for a more established nomenclature and common definitions is greater than ever.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

The Dictionary of Food is the indispensable companion for everyone who loves reading about food, or cooking it. We live in a globalised world, and our tastes in food have widened dramatically in recent years. The Dictionary of Food reflects this huge cultural shift. With concise descriptions of dishes, ingredients, equipment, and techniques, it brings the world`s cuisines, familiar and less familiar, within our grasp. `...so interesting that it only stayed on my desk very briefly before it was taken in anyone`s kitchen and particularly useful for professional chefs.` - Caroline Waldegrave, Leiths School of Food and Wine.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

This fully updated edition offers over 11,000 entries, each providing clear, up-to-date coverage of specialist nursing terms including diseases, symptoms, anatomy, instruments, common drugs and biological terms. It covers both everyday vocabulary relating to patient care and terms from medical specialties such as psychiatry. It provides the user with a complete guide to the vocabulary likely to be encountered by nurses (and other health care professionals) in their day-to-day work.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

This fully revised edition covers more than 6,000 terms relating to accounting, from company tax liability, cash flow systems, auditing and financial reports to personal finance, pensions and investments. Terms explained in clear, simple English; Examples and quotations from journals show words used in context; Quick, handy reference - ideal for students and overseas-trained accounting staff; Comprehensive supplement includes sample financial documents and a list of useful industry contacts.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

This dictionary offers over 7,000 key terms covering all aspects of human resources, including recruitment and selection, appraisals, payment systems, dismissals, and industrial relations. It is ideal for all professionals who work with personnel terminology, particularly those in HR departments, recruitment consultants, and employment lawyers.

Издательство: A&C Black
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012