Cambridge University Press

Since it was first published in 1986 The Bilingual Family has provided thousands of parents with the information and advice they need to make informed decisions about what language 'policy' to adopt with their children. This second edition contains updated references and new entries to the alphabetical reference guide.

The Cold War is one of the theme texts in the Cambridge Perspectives in History series. The Cold War was an economic, ideological and political confrontation. There was no single cause, no single driving force and no single factor that brought it to an end. In this incisive and thought-provoking book, Mike Sewell examines the complex historiography surrounding the Cold War as well as the events and issues themselves. The result is a telling account of the fifty-year war that shaped our world. Topics include: the origins of the Cold War, the globalisation of the War culminating in the Cuban Missile Crisis, the period of Detente which followed, and the end of the Cold War in the 1980s. The book is illustrated and includes a selection of primary sources.

This book is about the impact of war on the Soviet system of economic planning and management between 1938 and 1945. What was the dynamic of change in the prewar Soviet economic system? How well was the Soviet economy prepared for war? What kind of war followed the German invasion of 1941, and what costs did it inflict on the Soviet Union? How did the Soviet economy measure up to wartime requirements, and what changes in economic organisation resulted? What lessons were laid down for the postwar Soviet approach to both peaceful and warlike tasks?

This second edition remains the most practical guide for teachers who want to have a better understanding of the role of testing in language teaching. It has a new chapter on testing young learners and expanded chapters on common test techniques and testing overall ability.

As all language teachers know, writing is one of the central skills a student must master. Why should they be tested? How should they be tested? What tasks should be used? The answers to these questions are provided by this book, which examines the theory behind the practice of assessing a student's writing abilities.

Over the past decade criterion-referenced testing (CRT) has become an emerging issue in language assessment. Most language testing books have hitherto focused almost exclusively on norm-referenced testing, whereby test takers' scores are interpreted with reference to the performance of other test takers, and have ignored CRT, an approach that examines the level of knowledge of a specific domain of target behaviours. It is designed to comprehensively address the wide variety of CRT and decision-making needs that more and more language-teaching professionals must address in their daily work. Criterion-referenced Language Testing is the first volume to create a nexus between the theoretical constructs and practical applications of this new area of language testing.

Scientific research is about discovering new things and applying them to improvements in life style for people and animals. But careers in science are now very demanding, requiring much more than a keen scientific mind and practical ability. If you are considering a career in research, have already embarked on your career and want to succeed, are uncertain which route to take, or advise, train or supervise scientists, this book should offer some helpful advice. It covers topics ranging from choosing a PhD or postdoctoral position, successful interviews and preparing your cv to managing your supervisor; how to give successful talks, publish high quality papers and get yourself known; and broad aspects of science which are so important today, including ethics and fraud, intellectual property and exploitation and disseminating science to the public.

The rapid endangerment and death of many minority languages across the world is a matter of widespread concern, not only among linguists and anthropologists but among all concerned with issues of cultural identity in an increasingly globalized culture. By some counts, only 600 of the 6,000 or so languages in the world are 'safe' from the threat of extinction. A leading commentator and popular writer on language issues, David Crystal asks the fundamental question, Why is language death so important?, reviews the reasons for the current crisis, and investigates what is being done to reduce its impact. The book contains not only intelligent argument, but moving descriptions of the decline and demise of particular languages, and practical advice for anyone interested in pursuing the subject further.

The first full-length scholarly monograph to examine Jane Austen's writings within the traditions of Romanticism. It argues that Austen's central position within the literary canon can only be fully understood by locating her work within Romantic cultural traditions. Taking the contemporary Austen revival as its cue, the study presents a series of historically contextualized readings of Austen's juvenilia (Catharine, or The Bower and The History of England), Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park and Austen's posthumously published novel, Sanditon, to examine ways in which Romantic-period definitions of nation, culture and literature continue to function in contemporary readings of Austen and her period. An investigation of the sexual politics of national culture, heritage culture and literary canon-formation informs the study's discussion of the relationship between Romanticism, Austen and the literary canon.

Corpus linguistics is leading to the development of theories about language which challenge existing orthodoxies in applied linguistics. However, there are also many questions which should be examined and debated: how big should a corpus be? Is the data from a corpus reliable? What are its applications for language teaching? Corpora in Applied Linguistics exams these and other questions related to this emerging field. It discusses these important issues and explores the techniques of investigating a corpus, as well as demonstrating the application of corpora in a wide variety of fields. It also outlines the impact corpus linguistics is having on how languages are taught in the classroom and how it is informing language teaching materials and dictionaries. It makes a superb and accessible introduction to corpus linguistics and is a must read for anyone interested in corpus linguistics and its impact on applied linguistics.

The debate over regionalism and the multilateral trading system intensifies in the WTO as dozens of regional trade agreements are declared to be exceptions to GATT's most-favoured nation obligation. Commentators debate whether such agreements are 'stepping stones' to freer world trade, and WTO Members remain unsettled on criteria to determine the compatibility of agreements with the multilateral trading system. This book addresses legal aspects of GATT Article XXIV and its 'internal' trade requirements as they define the WTO gateway for regional trade agreements.

In On Nature and Language Noam Chomsky develops his thinking on the relation between language, mind and brain, integrating current research in linguistics into the burgeoning field of neuroscience. This 2002 volume begins with a lucid introduction by the editors Adriana Belletti and Luigi Rizzi. This is followed by some of Chomsky's writings on these themes, together with a penetrating interview in which Chomsky provides the clearest and most elegant introduction to current theory available. It should make his Minimalist Program accessible to all. The volume concludes with an essay on the role of intellectuals in society and government. Nature and Language is a significant landmark in the development of linguistic theory. It will be welcomed by students and researchers in theoretical linguistics, neurolinguistics, cognitive science and politics, as well as anyone interested in the development of Chomsky's thought.

Fourteen world-class experts on the Gothic provide thorough accounts of this haunting-to-horrifying genre from the 1760s to the end of the twentieth century. Essays explore the connections of Gothic fictions to political and industrial revolutions, the realistic novel, the theater, Romantic and post-Romantic poetry, nationalism and racism from Europe to America, colonized and post-colonial populations, the rise of film, the struggles between high and popular culture, and changing attitudes towards human identity, life and death, sanity and madness. The volume also includes a chronology and guides to further reading.

Be My Guest is for hotel employees at the elementary and lower-intermediate levels who need English for their work. The course focuses on everyday communicative situations so that hotel employees can understand and respond to the needs and requests of hotel guests during their stay. The course is also suitable for pre-service students. Be My Guest meets the needs of the following personnel: receptionist, porter, bar person, chambermaid/ room attendant, housekeeper, concierge/commissionaire, management trainee, waiter/waitress. The 15 units deal with different work situations, including reception, restaurant and bar work, answering the phone, giving directions, dealing with guests' problems, writing short e-mails and letters, suggesting places to visit, and explaining how things work. The focus throughout is on the language which hotel workers need to understand and use in their work. Each unit is divided into two easy-to-use double page lessons. Students systematically practise speaking, listening, reading and writing, with regular consolidation of the new language in the lesson. Be My Guest consists of: Student's Book Teacher's Book Audio CD Set / Cassette Set

Grammar in Practice provides grammar practice in a simple and accessible format. Each book has 40 units of quick grammar exercises with regular test sections to encourage learners to revise what they have learnt. The books are small and easy to carry so learners can choose when and where they want to study.

This book uses authentic readings from college texbooks to teach academic reading, writing, and study skills and introduce students to topics in sociology. The Student's Book introduces students to stimulating topics within the field of sociology using authentic readings from university-level textbooks. Topics introduced include peer pressure, the influence of the media, and balancing home and work. Exercises accompany the lessons develop important reading skills such as reading for detail, reading critically, and applying what has been read. Students also learn study skills such as highlighting, note taking, and preparing for a quiz. Each chapter ends with a writing assignment, and tasks to build academic writing skills are found throughout the book. Topics correspond with those in Academic Listening Encounters: Life in Society, and these books can be used together as a four-skills course; however, they function equally as stand-alone texts.

This book uses authentic readings from college texbooks to teach academic reading, writing, and study skills and introduce students to topics in sociology. The Teacher's Manual provides page by page teaching suggestions, answers to all tasks, content quizzes, and quiz answers.

Using authentic reading from college textbooks, this book teaches academic reading and study skills and introduces students to psychology.

The second edition contains new units, more exercises, and a free Audio CD with recordings of example sentences so students can hear the grammar structures they are learning. Each of the 116 units in the Student's Book is presented in a two-page spread, with simple, clear explanations on the left-hand page and practice exercises to check understanding on the right. This new edition includes an Audio CD with example sentences, ten units of new material, more exercises per unit, and a new section of Additional Exercises that give students the opportunity to consolidate what they have learned. An answer key is included (an edition without answers is also available). Basic Grammar in Use, Second Edition, can be used as a class text or for self-study. Teachers using a main course book in lower-level classes may wish to assign this text as a reference guide so that students can look up grammar points that cause them difficulty. A Student’s Book with an answer key included is also available.

This fifteen-unit course is ideal for both in-service and pre-service students. It deals with the many situations in which hotel employees meet guests, including reception, restaurant and bar work, answering the phone, giving directions, dealing with guests' problems, writing short e-mails and letters, suggesting places to visit and explaining how things work.

Business English Frameworks is a photocopiable resource book for teachers of Business English to use with in-service learners of English for business and professional purposes. The book covers a huge variety of business topics and contains 60 photocopiable frameworks, which encourage learners to talk about their own work situation in a structured way. The frameworks can be used in groups, pairs or in one-to-one teaching situations.

Business Explorer is an exciting three level course in American English for learners of Business English. With an emphasis on listening and speaking but with many opportunities for reading and writing, Business Explorer addresses learners' everyday language needs in business situations. The accompanying Teacher's Book contains clear, easy-to-follow lesson plans, extra photocopiable activities and five photocopiable progress tests.

Business Explorer is an exciting three level course in American English for learners of Business English. With an emphasis on listening and speaking but with many opportunities for reading and writing, Business Explorer addresses learners' everyday language needs in business situations. The accompanying Teacher's Book contains clear, easy-to-follow lesson plans, extra photocopiable activities and five photocopiable progress tests.

Business Vocabulary in Use is a new addition to the best-selling English Vocabulary in Use range. Primarily designed as a self-study reference and practice book, it can also be used for classroom work. The book covers a huge range of business topics including: jobs; people and organisations; production; marketing; finance and the economy, and business culture. Learners will develop essential business communication skills, focusing on the language used for meetings, negotiations and presentations. Key Features • 66 easy-to-use units: vocabulary items are presented and explained on left-hand pages with a range of practice exercises on right-hand pages. • Presents and explains new words in context and shows learners how to use them. • Contains a comprehensive, learner-friendly answer key. • Colour illustrations and photographs.