Encyclopedia of Muslim-American History

Muslims have long played a central role in American history. Since the colonial period when an estimated 20,000 African Muslims were transported to America as slaves, through the early 20th century when Muslim immigrants entered the United States from the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, to the present day, Islam has been an integral part of the American experience. 

Critical Companion to George Orwell: A Literary Reference to His Life and Work

George Orwell is one of the great writers of the 20th century, famous for his direct and powerful style as well as for his fictional condemnations of totalitarianism. The new "Critical Companion to George Orwell" is an up-to-date and useful reference to Orwell's life and work for high school and college-level students. All his works are covered, including two of the most-recognized novels of the 20th century:"Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four"; his famous essays, such as "Politics and the English Language" and ...

Anxiety Disorders (Issues That Concern You)

Everyone deals with stress and anxiety at certain times. New experiences, important tests, or moving away from home can make anyone nervous. Indeed, a certain level of anxiety is often healthy: It is the fear that tells us not to get too close to a wild animal or the edge of a cliff. But too much anxiety is unhealthy.

Student Companion to George Orwell: (Student Companions to Classic Writers)

Written with students and general readers in mind, this volume examines George Orwell's powerful fictional writing, as well as his provocative documentaries and essays. Students will gain an appreciation for the many levels of meaning in the allegorical Animal Farm and the startlingly prescient 1984. Brunsdale does a masterful job of showing how personal and world events came together in Orwell's writing.

Курс уровня Intermediate охватывает следующие разделы грамматики: вопросительное предложение, правила чтения чисел и дат, математика на английском, прямая и косвенная речь, предложения с условиями, согласование времен, правила пунктуации, залоги, способы сравнения времена и модальные глаголы, выражение пожеланий. Для более эффективного изучения курса в практическую часть включены диктанты с регулировкой уровня сложности.

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