Oxford University Press

- Written by one of the best known authorities on Shakespeare, Professor Stanley Wells — Covers all Shakespeare's work, and includes entries on actors, directors, composers and theatres connected with Shakespeare — Includes box entries containing passages on Shakespeare by famous authors including Dr Samuel Johnson, Jane Austen and Bernard Levin — Invaluable reference for students, actors, directors, and anyone with a general interest in the life and works of Britain's most famous playwright New to this edition — Information about the Globe Theatre in London. Compiled by the general editor of The Oxford Shakespeare , and one of the best-known authorities on the playwright's works, this dictionary offers information on all aspects of Shakespeare, both in his own time and in later ages. The wide-ranging entries cover Shakespeare's plays, as well as everything from famous actors, writers, and directors connected with Shakespeare, to theatres, historical figures and places of particular interest relating to his life and work. The dictionary also includes box features of passages on Shakespeare by other famous authors, from Dr Johnson and Jane Austin to Bernard Levin and Virginia Woolf. Ideal reference for the student, actor, or director, and fascinating browsing for the general reader interested in Shakespeare's life and work.

- Over 5,000 slang words and phrases — Thousands of illustrative quotations-from John Lennon to Woody Allen — Full information for each entry-definitions, origins, and the date of the first use in print International coverage From ambulance chaser to zoot suit , this is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of twentieth-century slang. Drawing on the resources of the Oxford English Dictionary , and packed with illustrative quotations from John Lennon to Woody Allen, it is a comprehensive and entertaining collection of over 5,000 slang words and phrases. Providing full details of origins and dates of first printed use, the text contains expressions from around the English-speaking world such as dork and cockamamie (America) and giggle-house and Jimmy Woodser (Australia).

- The classic introduction to the history of modern warfare, from the invention of firearms to the dawn of the twenty-first century — Covers all aspects of war, from the 'military revolution' of the seventeenth century to air warfare, the experience of combat to pacifism — New edition brings the story into the twenty-first century, addressing the dilemmas posed by international terrorism and the invasion of Iraq New to this edition — This new edition contains new chapters on 'people's war' and 'technology and war', as well as a full updated bibliography How has war shaped modern society and vice versa? How has it changed between the introduction of firearms and the invention of the atom bomb? How is war waged today? The Oxford History of Modern War examines the techniques, technology, and theory of war from the 'military revolution' of the seventeenth century to the present day, with fascinating thematic chapters covering air and sea warfare, combat experience, women and war, and even opposition to war. The expert contributors explore major developments and themes, including the growth of modern military professionalism and mass armies, the extraordinary achievements of Napoleon's armies, the role of nationalism in battlegrounds as various as the American Civil War and the former Yugoslavia, colonial wars, the concept and reality of 'total war', and guerrilla warfare. This new and updated edition, with new chapters on 'people's war' and technology and war, brings the story into the twenty-first century, addressing the dilemmas faced by military strategists in confronting international terrorism and in the wake of the invasion of Iraq.

The Upper-Intermediate level brought right up-to-date, with new topics, new features, and a revised syllabus which all aid real progress. — Vital core grammar consolidated and expanded in exploratory Language Focus sections. — New texts from a variety of sources provide the rich vocabulary input that learners need at this level. — New listening material exposes learners to wide-ranging examples of real spoken English. — New sections, the Music of English and Spoken English, highlight stress and intonation patterns and focus on features of informal spoken English to help learners boost their command. — Hot words and Hot verbs present and practise vital collocations. — New topics with international appeal deal with up-to-date issues that will engage learners.

The Upper-Intermediate level brought right up-to-date, with new topics, new features, and a revised syllabus which all aid real progress. — Vital core grammar consolidated and expanded in exploratory Language Focus sections. — New texts from a variety of sources provide the rich vocabulary input that learners need at this level. — New listening material exposes learners to wide-ranging examples of real spoken English. — New sections, the Music of English and Spoken English, highlight stress and intonation patterns and focus on features of informal spoken English to help learners boost their command. — Hot words and Hot verbs present and practise vital collocations. — New topics with international appeal deal with up-to-date issues that will engage learners.

- A unique emphasis on the role of methodologies, particularly imaging techniques, gives the student a real flavour of the excitement of contemporary cognitive psychology — The study of cognition is presented in the broader context of themes, challenges, and issues, not just theory, to engage and enthuse the student more readily, and encourage them to take a more critical approach to their subject — Rich pedagogy includes boxes which: — Link the theory of cognitive psychology with aspects of everyday life, presenting material in contexts to which students can relate and understand — Link research findings with the techniques used to elucidate them, to develop the students' awareness and appreciation of scientific method — Chapters from internationally recognised experts have been carefully edited to lead students through the subject in a coherent way — Online Resource Centre includes figures from the book available to download to facilitate lecture preparation, and interactive experiments to enable students to explore material covered in the book in an interactive, problem-based fashion. Cognitive processes enable us to experience the world around us: to recognise familiar faces, to communicate to one another through speech and writing, to feel emotion as we recall memories from the past. Cognitive Psychology provides a dynamic and exciting insight into this illuminating subject, leading us through such topics as attention, memory, judgement and decision making, and introducing us to the latest computational and imaging techniques through which our understanding of these topics is being continually enhanced. With state-of-the-art introductions from internationally recognised experts, Cognitive Psychology conveys a sense of excitement in the subject which will be sure to engage and enthuse any student.

A gentle introduction to grammar for children, which presents grammar in familiar everyday situations. Short dialogues or stories introduce the grammar points in an entertaining and memorable way. Clear, concise grammar summaries explain the rules, and plenty of written exercises check that learners have understood them. — Clear signposting of grammar topics and short units that can be used in any order make the books easy to use alongside any upper primary/lower secondary beginner's course. — New full-colour illustrations will appeal to young learners. — New 'Words to learn' boxes in each unit add a vocabulary learning element, which is reinforced by new wordlists in each book. — New revision units in each Student's Book provide additional practice and opportunities for reviewing the grammar topics. — New Ideal for Cambridge Young Learners English Tests preparation.

A gentle introduction to grammar for children, which presents grammar in familiar everyday situations. Short dialogues or stories introduce the grammar points in an entertaining and memorable way. Clear, concise grammar summaries explain the rules, and plenty of written exercises check that learners have understood them. — Clear signposting of grammar topics and short units that can be used in any order make the books easy to use alongside any upper primary/lower secondary beginner's course. — New full-colour illustrations will appeal to young learners. — New 'Words to learn' boxes in each unit add a vocabulary learning element, which is reinforced by new wordlists in each book. — New revision units in each Student's Book provide additional practice and opportunities for reviewing the grammar topics. — New Ideal for Cambridge Young Learners English Tests preparation.

The course that helps students to communicate with people across departments and across industry sectors. This three-level, topic-based course takes students progressively through the main themes of business. It has a carefully graded language syllabus, systematic practice of all four skills, integrated case-studies, and authentic video interviews on CD-ROM.

The course that helps students to communicate with people across departments and across industry sectors.

The course that helps students to communicate with people across departments and across industry sectors. This three-level, topic-based course takes students progressively through the main themes of business. It has a carefully graded language syllabus, systematic practice of all four skills, integrated case-studies, and authentic video interviews on CD-ROM.

The course that helps students to communicate with people across departments and across industry sectors. This three-level, topic-based course takes students progressively through the main themes of business. It has a carefully graded language syllabus, systematic practice of all four skills, integrated case-studies, and authentic video interviews on CD-ROM.

The course that helps students to communicate with people across departments and across industry sectors. This three-level, topic-based course takes students progressively through the main themes of business. It has a carefully graded language syllabus, systematic practice of all four skills, integrated case-studies, and authentic video interviews on CD-ROM.

A modern, speaking-centred general English course that helps students use language naturally. Students at Elementary level and above have gaps in their language knowledge and performance which inhibit their progress. The natural English syllabus is based on research into these language gaps and the course brings together current ideas in a stylish, principled, and easy-to-teach set of materials. — Natural English is a syllabus strand which enables students to integrate frequent, natural language into their language framework. — Students learn to use real language naturally, through thinking and rehearsal time, confidence-building practice, and task-centred speaking. — The listening syllabus teaches students how to listen. A slot-in listening booklet features the tapescripts plus decoding and pronunciation exercises. — Teacher's Book lesson plans, a product of the authors' teacher training expertise, talk teachers through the course materials. — Teacher's Book chapters cover teaching principles, techniques, and ideas, plus a selected bibliography. — Humour engages and motivates through cartoons, and the listening and reading material.

The Pre-intermediate coursebook that gets students talking, and that helps teachers and students more than any other.

The Pre-intermediate coursebook that gets students talking, and that helps teachers and students more than any other.

A series that prepares students for secondary school-leaving exams.

A series that prepares students for secondary school-leaving exams.

The completely new editions of English File 1 and 2, based on the principles that have made English File so popular. Key features: 100% new lessons that work, that are fun, and that get students talking. An expanded Vocabulary Bank. A new Grammar Bank section with rules and exercises. Practical English lessons, a focus on functional language supported by the New English File Study Link Videos. The same unequalled level of teacher support. More photocopiable materials for teachers, with an extra grammar and communicative activity for every lesson.

The Pre-intermediate coursebook that gets students talking, and that helps teachers and students more than any other. Key features English File gets students talking — fun, motivating lessons that really work. English File helps teachers — the best Teacher's Book there is, full of extra ideas and photocopiables, and a great teacher's website. English File helps students — a full student package including Workbook, MultiROM, and website, all working together and cross-referenced by Study Link.

With each page focusing on one verb, this title offers graphs, diagrams, and illustrations to help learners understand and remember. It includes review pages to consolidate learning, and an answer key for reference. Designed for self-study, it can also be used in the classroom, and is useful in preparing for BEC and other Business English exams.

It's time for lots of noisy fun! Flip flop, flip flap, clickety-clickety clackety clack! Slurp some spaghetti, crash and bang, hear the trees go ping and the mice go clang! This is a perfect first collection of noisy poems for sharing aloud, delightfully illustrated by award-winning artist Nick Sharratt.

Max's little sister, Sadie, is cute, cuddly — and a real nuisance! Smash! There goes his snow den. Splash! That's the end of his nice quiet swim. Max wishes she'd just go somewhere else, so that things can go back to the way they used to be — just him and Mum. But when he and Sadie are caught in a snowstorm, Max proves what a brilliant big brother he can be.

This is a delightful first poetry book in a picture book format, illustrated in colour throughout by award-winning artist Nick Sharratt. The poems are just right for this age bracket with themes such as wishing for snow, putting up decorations, peeking at your Christmas stocking, delivering presents by rocket ship and of course baby Jesus. Poets include Tony Mitton, Julia Donaldson, Hiawyn Oram, and Judith Nicholls.