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 From an historical perspective, this text presents an entirely non- mathematical introduction to astronomy from the first endeavours of the ancients to the current developments in research enabled by cutting edge technological advances. Free of mathematics and complex graphs, the book nevertheless explains deep concepts of space and time, of relativity and quantum mechanics, and of origin and nature of the universe. It conveys not only the intrinsic fascination of the subject, but also the human side and the scientific method as practised by Kepler, defined and elucidated by Galileo, and then demonstrated by Newton.

The Articles in Polish-English Translation - Przedimek w języku angielskim by:
Christian Douglas Kozłowska

Książka przeznaczona jest dla osób studiujących i używających języka angielskiego, a  dotyczy jednego z najtrudniejszych dla Polaków problemów:  użycia lub opuszczenia przedimka.   Zasady podane w książce ilustrowane są cytatami z tekstów angielskich.  Poznanie zasad użycia przedimków  ułatwiają również przykłady w języku polskim  i ich angielskie ekwiwalenty. Książka zawiera ćwiczenia kontrolne wraz z kluczem,  przez co może być przydatna także w autodydaktyce.

This book is specially suitable  for Polish-speaking students, though most of the explanations and examples are given in English.


All credit for this material goes to trzcina :-)
Thank you!

This text provides a comprehensive introduction to current thinking on language acquisition. Following an introductory chapter that discusses the foundations of linguistic inquiry, the book covers the acquisition of specific aspects of language from birth to about age 6. Topics include the language abilities of newborns, the acquisition of phonological properties of language, the lexicon, syntax, pronoun and sentence interpretation, control structures, specific language impairments, and the relationship between language and other cognitive functions.

What is a noun? It's easier to show than explain--and this book is brimming with examples.
Author Brian Cleary and illustrator Jenya Promitsky creatively clarify the concept of nouns for young readers.
Nouns are printed in color for easy identification, and the playful rhymes and illustrations combine to highlight key words.