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Как стать переводчиком
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Как стать переводчикомПредназначена для студентов и школьников, решивших приобщиться к профессии переводчика. Из этой книги они узнают, как готовить себя к переводу письменному и устному, синхронному и последовательному; познакомятся с особенностями работы переводчика - синхрониста на международных конференциях и формулах; получат представление о том, что такое художественный перевод. Кроме того, они узнают, из чего складывается жизнь профессионального переводчика, как следует поступать. Работая с президентом или министром, с видным ученым или высокопоставленным военным; как вести себя, сталкиваясь с аборигенами Ганы или бесцеремонными студентами Вашингтона и т. д. В книге приведены факты из личного богатого профессионального опыта автора, которые будут интересны не только для учащихся, но и для широкого круга читателей.
 
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How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator
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How to Succeed as a Freelance TranslatorAre you bilingual? Have you ever dreamed of the freedom of working for yourself? Are you already a translator or interpreter, but would like to be earning more money or managing your business more efficiently? If so, let "How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator" show you how to achieve your goals. Written by a certified translator who built her own freelance translation business from the ground up, this is a career how-to guide for aspiring, beginning or existing freelance translators.
 
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General Knowledge Fact Quiz Book
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altDuring the course of our lives, countless snippets of information are stored in the brain: some useful, others merely of interest.
This collection of quizzes tests your knowledge of the world and beyond.
Each round contains ten questions – and you may be astounded at just what you have picked up over the years!
 
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Intellectual Character: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It
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Intellectual Character: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get ItWhat does it really mean to be intelligent? Ron Ritchhart presents a new and powerful view of intelligence that moves beyond ability to focus on cognitive dispositions such as curiosity, skepticism, and open mindedness. Arguing persuasively for this new conception of intelligence, the author uses vivid classroom vignettes to explore the foundations of intellectual character and describe how teachers can enculturate productive patterns of thinking in their students. Intellectual Character presents illustrative, inspiring stories of exemplary teachers to help show how intellectual traits and thinking dispositions can be developed and cultivated in students to promote successful learning. This vital book provides a model of authentic and powerful teaching and offers practical strategies for creating classroom environments that support thinking.
 
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MBA Admissions Strategy: From Profile Building to Essay Writing
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MBA Admissions Strategy: From Profile Building to Essay WritingMBA Admissions Strategy is an excellent book on admissions strategy and essay writing - A must read for MBA applicants
Written by A.V. Gordon(the Director of The MBA Admission Studio (www.mbastudio.net) and a resident expert with The World MBA Tour) 
Well-outlined, easy to read
A practical guide
Includes great essay writing tips

 
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