Showing posts with label eBooks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eBooks. Show all posts

December 2, 2010

The Routledge International Handbook of English, Language and Literacy Teaching

Title: The Routledge International Handbook of English, Language and Literacy Teaching
Author(s): Dominic Wyse, Richard Andrews and James Hoffman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0415469031
Date: 2010
Pages: 581
Size: 2.99 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Edited by three authorities in the field, this Handbook presents contributions from experts across the world who report the cutting-edge of international research. It is ground-breaking in its holistic, evidence-informed account that aims to synthesize key messages for policy and practice in English, Language and Literacy Teaching.

A comprehensive collection, the handbook focuses on the three key areas of reading, writing, and language, and issues that cut across them. The international emphasis of all the chapters is extended by a final section that looks directly at different countries and continents.

The authors address many key issues including:
• why pupil motivation is so important
• the evidence for what works in teaching and learning
• the place of Information Technology in the twenty-first century
• the status of English and other languages
• globalisation and political control of education.

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December 1, 2010

Situational Dialogues (Book+Audio)

Title: Situational Dialogues
Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Author(s): Michael Ockenden
Publisher: Longman
ISBN: 0582744091
Pages: 98
Size: 105 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High
Language: English

This revised edition of the successful conversational English book, Situational Dialogues, has brought it up to date, while at the same time retaining all the features which have made it so popular.

These include:
- 44 everyday situations, each containing four dialogues in natural, conversational English
- situations relevant to those studying or travelling in England, such as eating out, entertainment and travel, as well as more general functions relevant to any students who need social English, such as greetings, complaining and apologising
- cassette containing all the dialogues as well as gapped dialogues for further practice
- drills to reinforce structures, vocabulary and expressions useful in the situation
- key to the more complex drills at the end of the book
- suitable for use in class or for self-study with the cassette

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/V9qW9Jp

We Mean Business: An Elementary Course in Business English

Title: We Mean Business: An Elementary Course in Business English
Author(s): Susan Norman and Eleanor Melvile
Publisher: Longman
Date: 1990
Pages: 145
Size: Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: Good, readable
Language: English

List of the books:
1. We Mean Business Elementary Student's Book - 145p
2. We Mean Business Elementary Workbook - 30p

We Mean Business is a one-year course at elementary level, for students who need general English with a commercial bias. It is particularly suitable for students at school or those beginning further education, who plan careers in business.

We Mean Business is activity and skill-based, with a strong element of structure revision and consolidation. It introduces, in realistic settings, English for clerical, secretarial and administrative work and concentrates on office practice organisation and routine, correspondence and telephoning. Its companion volume, Ve're In Business, covers a wider range of international business activities, such as trade, import/export, finance, with related documentation, at a slightly higher language level.

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November 30, 2010

English for Sales and Purchasing

Title: English for Sales and Purchasing Student's Book
Author(s): Lothar Gutjahr and Sean Mahoney
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0194579301
Date: 2009
Pages: 81
Size: 58.1 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

English for Sales and Purchasing is an ideal short course for anyone who needs to communicate effectively with international clients and colleagues in a sales or purchasing environment. English for Sales and Purchasing is suitable for both buyers and sales people who require fluent business English to manage international clients, deal with foreign suppliers, attend international exhibitions, and deal with complaints and enquiries.

English for Sales and Purchasing presents the essential expressions and conversation techniques that will enable successful communication in these situations. Every unit presents realistic scenarios and specific themes for sales and purchasing, such as approaching a new client, selecting potential suppliers, developing proposals, and typing up orders and deliveries.

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/NAUKkub

Perfect Phrases for Writing Job Descriptions

Title: Perfect Phrases for Writing Job Descriptions
Author(s): Carole Martin
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 0071635602
Date: 2009
Pages: 208
Size: 1.09 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Perfect Phrases for Writing Job Descriptions helps you craft job descriptions that attract the best talent and accurately convey job responsibilities. And after you find that ideal candidate, this valuable resource will assist you with performance reviews, goal setting, and accountability.

Hundreds of tips, examples, and sample phrases to help you:
• Get candidates excited about opportunities in your company
• Attract and recruit the very best talent
• Foster communication between supervisors and employees
• Evaluate performance and provide clear feedback to new employees

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/T59TtPK

November 26, 2010

Effective Communication Skills

Title: Effective Communication Skills
Author(s): MTD Training
Publisher: BookBoon.com
ISBN: 978-87-7681-598-1
Date: 2010
Pages: 59
Size: 3.42 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

This free textbook introduces the reader to what being an outstanding communicator is all about. Understanding what effective communications actually are, how information is processed by your brain, how to get your point across in a concise and effective manner, how to build effortless rapport and much more besides.

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/FehFWyh

Longman Total English Worksheets (6 levels)

Longman Total English Worksheets(6 levels)
Starter, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, and Advanced
Longman | PDF | 58.6 MB

List of the books:
1. Total English Starter - 100p
2. Total English Elementary - 113p
3. Total English Pre-Intermediate - 109p
4. Total English Intermediate - 143p
5. Total English Upper-Inter - 108p
6. Total English Advanced - 102p
7. Total English Advanced Student's Book - 177p

Total English is a 6 level English language course based on CEF ‘can do’ objectives. The course is well organised with clear learning aims making it easy to plan lessons and measure students’ progress.

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Internet English: Www-Based Communication Activities

Title: Internet English: Www-Based Communication Activities
Level: Pre-intermediate and Intermediate
Author(s): Christina Gitsaki and Richard P. Taylor
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date: 1999
ISBN: 019437226X
Pages: 81
Size: 14.74 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: English

Internet English is a WWW-based conversation course for pre-intermediate and intermediate learners. It helps them develop the skills to automonously surf the World Wide Web for information that is relevant to them, while providing a structured framework to practice their conversation skills through communicative tasks that are challenging, motivating, and fun. It can be used in traditional or computer-equipped classrooms.

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/9uaRrXw

Real Listening and Speaking 3 with Answers

Title: Real Listening and Speaking 3 with Answers
Author(s): Miles Craven
Publisher: Cambridge
ISBN: 0521705886
Date: 2008
Pages: 113
Size: 51.4 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: English

A four-level skills series for adults and young adults Cambridge English Skills is a four-level skills series for adults and young adult learners. Learners can develop the skills they need to use English confidently wherever they are - at home, at work, travelling, studying or just in social situations with English-speaking friends. This edition comes with answers.

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The Oxford History of English

Title: The Oxford History of English
Author(s): Lynda Mugglestone
Publisher: Oxford
ISBN : 9780199249
Date: 2006
Pages: 498
Size: 3.2 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

The Oxford History of English traces the language from its obscure Indo-European roots to its position as the world's first language. In accounts made vivid with examples from an immense range of documentary evidence, including letters, diaries, and private records, fifteen experts describe the history of English in all its versions, written and spoken. They reveal the language's rich and protean variety over the centuries and chart the progress of all its versions, standard, regional, and international. With impeccable and approachable scholarship, they describe and explain its constantly changing sounds, words, meanings, and grammar. This is a book for everyone interested in the English language, present and past.

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November 25, 2010

15-Minute Cover Letter: Write an Effective Cover Letter Right Now

Title: 15-Minute Cover Letter: Write an Effective Cover Letter Right Now
Author(s): Michael Farr and Louise M. Kursmark
Publisher: Jist Works
ISBN: 1593576617
Date: 2005
Pages: 177
Size: 2.41 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

This book distills revolutionary and proven cover letter advice into six quick chapters about writing and using cover letters and other job search correspondence. The book offers a collection of dozens of professionally written cover letter samples along with step-by-step advice for creating attention-getting letters of your own. Bonus content offers tip on resume writing and job search success.

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/rrctfYy

November 24, 2010

Study in Scandinavia

Title: Study in Scandinavia
Author(s): Ventus Publishing ApS
Publisher: BookBoon.com
ISBN: 978-87-7681-502-8
Pages: 30
Size: 3 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

This book is the first in a series of free e-books about studying abroad. It provides the student with an overview of the universities in Denmark and Norway as well as a more detailed description of each of the universities, including testimonials from international students. Furthermore, the book has practical information about studying in Scandinavia.

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/kwa7apy

November 21, 2010

Opportunities in Teaching Careers

Title: Opportunities in Teaching Careers
Author(s): Janet Fine
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 0071438173
Date: 2005
Pages: 240
Size: 1.26 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Are you looking for the latest information to open the door to the career of your dreams? The nation's largest career books series, McGraw-Hill’s Opportunities in . . . series gives you the inside scoop on more than 100 professions as well as on all the essential aspects of your potential career, no matter how specialized the field. From the latest training requirements to current salary statistics to the lowdown on life on the job, each book is packed with comprehensive, up-to-date information to help you confidently pursue the profession that's right for you! [+/-]


In this revised edition of Opportunities in Teaching Careers, you'll find:
• Tips on determining which level of teaching is right for you
• Important information on choosing a college or university, financing your education, and getting accredited
• Earning potential in the multitude of jobs in education
• Close look at the teacher selection process, rural versus urban settings, and paths to advancement
• Interviews with working teachers for realistic descriptions of workload and employment conditions
• Related opportunities in education, such as social worker and administrator
• Discussion of important issues relating to technology, school conditions, and ethics

Perfect for anyone from high-school students to career changers, this comprehensive, no-nonsense guide takes the stress out of launching a career that’s both satisfying and financially rewarding. Here you'll find ample expert advice to make an informed, intelligent choice about your careerand your future.

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Opportunities in Technical Writing Careers

Title: Opportunities in Technical Writing Careers
Author(s): Jay R. Gould and Wayne A. Losano
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 0071493115
Date: 2008
Pages: 163
Size: 11.37 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Write your way to success! Get started in a career that has a promising future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Technical Writing Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the field of technical writing.

This career-boosting book will help you:
• Determine the specialty that's right for you, from proposal writing to research to manufacturing
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of technical writing
• Find out what kind of salary you can expect
• Understand the daily routine of your chosen field
• Focus your job search using industry resources

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/BUQE8S5

English for Careers: Technology 2

Title: English for Careers: Technology 2
Author(s): Eric H. Glendinning and Alison Pohl
Publisher: Oxford
ISBN: 0194569535
Date: 2009
Pages: 132
Size: 38.70 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

A new, up-to-date course where students learn what they need to know for a career in commerce, tourism, nursing, medicine, or technology.

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/9xEa7Cu

The Career Coward's Guide to Changing Careers: Sensible Strategies for Overcoming Job Search Fears

Title: The Career Coward's Guide to Changing Careers: Sensible Strategies for Overcoming Job Search Fears
Author(s): Katy Piotrowski
Publisher: JIST Works
ISBN: 1593573901
Date: 2007
Pages: 241
Size: 1.56 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

The Career Coward's Guide to Changing Careers, the second book in the revolutionary Career Cowards series, helps adult job seekers tackle this intimidating job search situation. In her friendly and comforting style, career coach Katy Piotrowski walks career changers through all the basic steps of transitioning from their current career to the new one that they will love.

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Discovering Careers: Sports

Title: Discovering Careers: Sports
Publisher: Ferguson
ISBN: 081608047X
Date: 2010
Pages: 125
Size: 4.30 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Featuring up-to-date information, Sports covers work environment, professional jargon, history, and more in a lively, full-color format.

Careers profiled include:
• Athletes
• Athletic trainers
• Dancers
• Fitness experts
• Groundsmanagers and groundskeepers
• Jockeys
• Lifeguards
• Physical therapists
• Recreation workers
• Recreational therapists
• Sports agents
• Sports broadcasters and announcers
• Sports coaches
• Sports photographers
• Sports physicians
• Sports scouts
• Sports statisticians
• Sportswriters
• Stunt performers
• Umpires and referees

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Discovering Careers: Nature

Title: Discovering Careers: Nature
Publisher: Ferguson
ISBN: 0816080461
Date: 2010
Pages: 127
Size: 6.31 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Featuring 20 popular career profiles for students interested in the outdoors, Nature examines the various responsibilities for careers in this field in a full-color format.

Careers profiled include:
• Adventure travel specialists
• Biologists
• Botanists
• Ecologists
• Environmental engineers
• Environmental technicians
• Fish and game wardens
• Foresters
• Geologists
• Land acquisition professionals
• Land trust or preserve managers
• Naturalists
• Oceanographers
• Park rangers
• Range managers
• Soil conservationists and technicians
• Soil scientists
• Tree experts
• Wildlife photographers
• Zoologists

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/vDeN6aX

Resumes for Nursing Careers, 3rd Edition

Title: Resumes for Nursing Careers (Professional Resumes Series)
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 0071476202
Date: 2007, 3rd Edition
Pages: 163
Size: 11.52 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

You've worked hard for your nursing degree; now it's time to take that education and put it to work. Get an edge on the other job applicants with Resumes for Nursing Careers, a resource packed with expert advice on creating a concise, stylish resume that will instantly get you noticed.

With this go-to guide you'll:
• Get access to nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters
• Organize and draft your resume with the aid of helpful worksheets
• Discover the common elements in the most popular resume formats
• Learn to use vivid, active verbs in your resume
• Find out how to format and submit resumes electronically

In today's job market, an effective, eye-catching resume is essential for success. With the help of Resumes for Nursing Careers you'll make a strong first impression and take a confident step toward landing the job of your dreams.

Download link:
http://www.fileserve.com/file/HFx6qv8

Resumes for Science Careers, 2nd Edition

Title: Resumes for Science Careers (Professional Resumes Series)
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 0071476199
Date: 2007, 2nd Edition
Pages: 161
Size: 12.26 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Master the science of a well-crafted resume! You've worked hard for your college degree; now it's time to take that education and put it to work. Get an edge on the other job applicants with Resumes for Science Careers, a resource packed with expert advice on creating a concise, stylish resume that will instantly get you noticed.

With this go-to guide you'll:
• Get access to nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters
• Organize and draft your resume with the aid of helpful worksheets
• Discover the common elements in the most popular resume formats
• Learn to use vivid, active verbs in your resume
• Find out how to format and submit resumes electronically

In today's job market, an effective, eye-catching resume is essential for success. With the help of Resumes for Computer Careers you'll make a strong first impression and take a confident step toward landing the job of your dreams.

Download link:
http://www.fileserve.com/file/MTZVw9e