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Statius is now revered as the greatest poet of the Silver Age of Latin literature, whose epic poem, ‘The Thebaid’, is second only to Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the treasures of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works of Statius for the first time in digital publishing, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Del...

With the exception of a poem on the unscripted death of a lion in the Colosseum, Book II of Statius' Silvae is largely domestic in theme. It reflects the more private side of Roman culture, its pleasures, houses, gardens, friendships, and personal losses; it concludes with a provocative tribute to the poet Lucan. Despite its variety, the book is carefully constructed as a unit, and this edition, which is suitable for use with advanced students, puts the book into its context in the history...

Written by an international team of experts, this groundbreaking book explores the benefits and challenges of developing pragmatic competence in English as a target language, inside and outside the classroom, and among young and adult learners. The chapters present a range of first language contexts, including China, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico and Norway, to provide international perspectives on how different first languages present varying challenges for developing pragmatic awaren...

Marvelous English Grammar Copyright - CIPO reg. no. - 1067820 During his continuing research in English in 1999, Prof. Virdi pointed out nineteen mistakes in the seventh edition of a worldwide selling English grammar book to its eminent author, a Professor of a US university who was astonished at Mr Virdis efforts and appreciated highly his delving so deep into English. The author still has all the proofs of the book, mistakes and communication. Never has so much dedicated and high level r...

Effective communication is the key to success. But you can't influence anyone unless you have the ability to say exactly what you mean. Imagine if you could build your vocabulary and have fun at the same time. Now you can! Verbalicious takes a fun, entertaining approach to language. With Liv Montgomery as your verbal tour guide, you'll expand your vocabulary and develop verbal prowess for your business and your life almost effortlessly. Where other vocabulary programs may bore you...

Pragmatics Pedagogy in English as an International Languageaims to bring to light L2 pragmatics instruction and assessment in relation to English as an International Language (EIL). The chapters in this book deal with a range of pedagogically related topics, including the historical interface between L2 pragmatics and EIL, reconceptualization of pragmatic competence in EIL, intercultural dimension of pragmatics pedagogy in EIL, teacher pragmatic awareness of instruction in the con...

A simple and heartwarming A1 English story about Emma, a young woman starting a new life in the city.Perfect for beginners who want to practice reading with clear vocabulary and short chapters.

Discover the best English learning book - Learn English for adults.Culturally relevant and entertaining ***Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners***has been written to help English language students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level; the 100 short stories and dialogue-oriented stories are carefully designed so they can be used as study material in accordance with the B1 and B2 of the Common European Language Framework of Reference.Th...

Succeed on the English section of the ACT with the only official guide created by the test makers themselves The Official ACT English Guide, 3rd Edition delivers expert-designed preparation directly from the people who wrote the test itself. This comprehensive guide walks students through the grammar, word usage, rhetorical skills, and test-taking strategy they’ll need to manage test anxiety and perform at their best on exam day. This edition reflects the latest u...

Discover the best English learning book - Learn English for adults.Culturally relevant and entertaining ***Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners***has been written to help English language students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level; the 100 short stories and dialogue-oriented stories are carefully designed so they can be used as study material in accordance with the B1 and B2 of the Common European Language Framework of Reference.Th...

The design of the projector of this volume was, that it should contain the Best of the shorter humorous poems in the literatures of England and the United States, except: Poems so local or cotemporary in subject or allusion, as not to be readily understood by the modern American reader; Poems which, from the freedom of expression allowed in the healthy ages, can not now be read aloud in a company of men and women; Poems that have become perfectly familiar to every body, from their incessan...

Et si la Terre n'était pas morte ? Améliorez votre anglais avec un thriller spatial haletant.Avez-vous l'impression de stagner dans votre apprentissage ? Voulez-vous enrichir votre vocabulaire anglais avec une histoire qui vous empêche de fermer votre livre ? "Static" est une lecture graduée (Graded Reader) spécialement conçue pour les apprenants de niveau B1-B2. Plongez dans une aventure atmosphérique et apprenez l'anglais tel qu'...