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Cambridge Language Teaching Library

This book challenges the orthodox approach to the teaching of second language listening, which is based upon the asking and answering of comprehension questions. The book's central argument is that a preoccupation with the notion of 'comprehension' has led teachers to focus upon the product of listening, in the form of answers to questions, ignoring the listening process itself. The author provides an informed account of the psychological processes which make up the skill of listening, and...

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Works and Days provides advice on agrarian matters and personal conduct. The Theogony explains the ancestry of the gods. The Shield of Heracles is the adventure of Heracles accepting an enemy's challenge to fight.

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The Nocturne in E♭ major by John Field – the Irish composer who invented the nocturne as a genre – is one of the first true night pieces in piano literature. A dreamy, singing melody sways over gentle arpeggios: a still, moonlit atmosphere that Chopin absorbed, made his own language, and brought to world fame. Those who love Chopin will find the source here. Difficulty: intermediate (ABRSM Grade 6–7). The piece calls for flowing left-hand arpeggios, refined pedalling and cultivated tone aw...

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“Nocturne” (H 24) by John Field is an approachable piano piece in C major (original in E-flat major) that unfolds at a calm tempo and, even with simple means, reveals its atmospheric impact. The notation is clearly laid out and can be played smoothly at sight, ideal for beginners or for relaxed moments at the piano. At just under two minutes in playing time, the piece stays compact and invites you to play it through again and again. A reliable edition for all who are serious about learning...

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CAREY ROCKWELL

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John Watson, Christopher Mcroberts, John Fields, Cynthia Shelvey

Space Cadets Tom Corbett, Roger Manning and Astro head to Venus for a tyrannosaurus hunt. Instead, they stumble on rebellion that threatens the entire Solar Alliance.

Oceans 2020 presents a comprehensive assessment of the most important science and societal issues that are likely to arise in marine science and ocean management in the next twenty years. Sponsored by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR), and the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE), the book brings together the world's leading ocean scientists and researchers to analyze the state of marine science ...

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Key Ideas

The term ‘social capital’ is a way of defining the intangible resources of community, shared values and trust upon which we draw in daily life. It has achieved considerable international currency across the social sciences through the very different work of Pierre Bourdieu in France and James Coleman and Robert Putnam in the United States, and has been widely taken up within politics and sociology as an explanation for the decline in social cohesion and community values in western societie...

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The concept of this book is just as the title suggest. It was designed to explore ideas that were an actual concept or event, but fantasized in a fictional story like setting. There are usual and unusual demonstrations of sexual content as well as unlikely bonds between individuals who, in real life may not be overly inclined to share alliances. The book itself will pull at you heart strings and enrage you at times. It plans to be an emotional rollercoaster which will incline you to discov...

'Lifelong Learning' is a hot issue for educators across the world, as societies everywhere are concerned with developing a literate, skilled and flexible workforce and to widen participation in education at all levels and for all age-groups. This book covers all the major issues, with well-known academic contributors working in the field and covering the topics of theoretical, global and curriculum perspectives, widening participation and the industrial university.Topics co...

Covering a wide range of diverse age-related disorders, Degenerative Disorders of the Brain addresses disabilities that occur or have their roots in the later stages of life. The book brings together an internationally recognised group of contributors to discuss frontostriatal, fronto-cerebellar and other major brain systems and structures which control and direct normal behaviour, and which can fail during the aging process, as well as addressing behavioural, clinical, pathophysi...

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Britain’s work camp systems have never before been studied in depth. Highly readable, and based on thorough archival research and the reminiscences of those involved, this fascinating book addresses the relations between work, masculinity, training and citizen service.The book is a comprehensive study, from the labour colonies of late Victorian and Edwardian Britain to the government instructional centres of the 1930s. It covers therapeutic communities for alcoholics, epileptics, p...

Aging has emerged as a major and urgent issue for individuals, organisations and governments of our time.In this well-timed and comprehensive handbook, key international contributors to the field of study come together to create a definitive map of the subject. Framed by an authoritative introductory chapter, the SAGE Handbook of Aging, Work and Society offers a critical overview of the most significant themes and topics, with discussions of current research, theoretical controvers...