A fascinating overview of the history and influence of comics, ranging from the late 19th century to present-day graphic novels and the Internet. The narrative possibilities of comics art and the accessibility of the form have made it one of the more innovative contemporary genres. Self-publishing and the Internet have given rise to new, autobiographical forms and an increasing number of...

Unrecognized sleep disorders can shorten lives, promote hypertension, augment risk for diabetes, exacerbate metabolic syndrome, increase overall medical care costs, impair cognition, cause motor vehicle crashes, reduce workplace productivity, and greatly diminish quality of life. Sleep problems are among the most common complaints that patients bring to their clinicians, but little medical...

Pour les étudiants ou les professionnels de niveau intermédiaire (niveau B1 du CECR), désireux de communiquer en français dans un environnement professionnel. La Communication progressive des affaires : 74 situations courantes de la vie au travail empruntées à la communication orale et à la...

One of the common features of communist regimes is the use of art for revolutionary means. Posters in particular have served as beacons of propaganda – vehicles of coercion, instruction, censure and debate – in every communist nation. They have promoted the authority of state and revolution, but have also been used as an effective means of protest. This is the first truly global survey of the...

W swojej najnowszej publikacji pt. „Community College” Andrzej Murzyn podejmuje się badawczego opracowania jednych z najpopularniejszych instytucji edukacyjnych w USA. Community Collages to ważne w USA i Kanadzie systemy pozwalającym na dostęp do nauki większej liczbie zainteresowanych, stanowiące jednocześnie największy sektor edukacji wyższej. Bardzo istotny z punktu widzenia autora jest...

A focused, 50-60 hour course for the revised Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) exam from 2015. The Student's Book without answers provides C1-level students with thorough preparation and practice needed for exam success. All four of the revised exam papers are covered. 'Quick steps' and Writing and Speaking guides explain what to expect in the exam, and provide strategies on approaching each...

Compact offers intensive revision and practice to quickly maximise student performance. With this course you will consolidate language and skills for exam success through clear, concise training. Compact helps you build confidence with its unique step-by-step approach and teaches essential exam strategies through user-friendly Exam tips. The exam-specific Grammar sections and Grammar reference...

Compact Advanced provides C1-level students with thorough preparation and practice of the grammar, vocabulary, language skills, topics and exam skills needed for success in the revised Cambridge English: Advanced exam. Ten units cover all four exam papers, focusing on one part of each paper in each unit. Reading and Listening texts cover all core topics. Writing tasks include both sample and...

The only book written about mechanical ventilation by nurses for nurses, this text fills a void in addressing high-level patient care and management specific to critical care nurses. Designed for use by practicing nurses, nursing students, and nursing educators, it provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to developing expertise in this challenging area of practice. The guide is grounded in...

Compact First for Schools offers intensive revision and practice to quickly maximise performance. Consolidate language and skills for exam success through clear, concise training. Build confidence with Compact's unique step-by-step approach and learn essential exam strategies through user-friendly Exam tips. The exam-specific Grammar sections and Grammar reference deepen understanding of...

The course is designed to maximise the performance of school-age learners. It features eight units covering the core topics, vocabulary, grammar and skills needed for all four exam papers for the revised Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools exam from 2015. Two teen-inspired topics in each unit ensure the entire exam syllabus is covered, and can also act as a basis for CLIL-based...

A focused, 50–60 hour course for the revised Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools exam from 2015. This Workbook provides further practice of language and vocabulary introduced in the Compact First for Schools Second edition Student's Book. Topics and exam tasks follow the progression of language in the Student's Book units. It also features an eight-page section focusing on the...

Highly focused preparation for the revised 2015 Cambridge English: First (FCE) course in 50-60 core hours. Compact First provides B2-level students with thorough preparation and practice needed for exam success. The Teacher's Book includes step-by-step guidance for presenting and teaching all the material in the Student's Book along with suggestions for alternative approaches and extension...

Fast, focused exam preparation for the B2 First exam. The Workbook without answers provides further practice of language and vocabulary introduced in the Student's Book. The downloadable Audio contains extra listening material for practice at home, including exam-style tasks.

Highly focused preparation for the revised 2015 Cambridge English: First (FCE) course in 50-60 core hours. Compact First Second edition provides B2-level students with thorough preparation and practice needed for exam success. Ten units cover all five exam papers in a step-by-step approach. The Workbook units for homework and self-study provide further practice corresponding to the Student's...

Compact Key for Schools is a focused, 50 - 60 hour course for the Cambridge English: Key (KET) for Schools exam. The Student's Book features twelve topic-based units to maximise the exam performance of school-age learners. The CD-ROM provides interactive grammar, vocabulary and exam skills tasks including listening and the Workbook provides further practice of language and vocabulary. The...

Choose an official Cambridge English course for the most authoritative exam preparation available! Compact Key for Schools is a concise and focused course which thoroughly prepares A2-level students for all three papers of Cambridge English: Key (KET) for Schools. Twelve units provide 50-60 hours of core material to maximise the performance of school-age learners.

Compact Preliminary for Schools is a focused, 50 - 60 hour course for Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET). The Student's Book features eight topic based units with focused exam preparation to maximise the performance of school-age learners. Units are divided in the order of the exam with pages on Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. A...

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