Is it possible to publish an anthology of mystery stories without including Joyce Carol Oates? Apparently not, as series editor Otto Penzler says in his foreword to this outstanding compendium: "She has appeared in six of the seven annual volumes.... Nobody makes it into these books based on their fame or popularity, and she is no different. It is about the work, and she simply will not be denied." Oates's "The Skull," a richly mordant, Poe-ish tale of a forensic scientist obsessed with the head bones of a murder victim, might not be the best of the 20 stories, but it's certainly right up there.
First Friends (American English) has a strong and clear structure that makes it easy for teachers to teach and learners to learn in a fun, friendly and familiar way. With the help of mascots, games, songs and stories young learners will soon be confident in their use of everyday English and grasp of the Roman alphabet.
В номере очень интересный материал для учителя. Far to Go by Alison Pick; American Literature ; Noble Speeches ; Canadian Literature ; the Twin Cities. Также в номере: Words from the American Civil War: What English do you speak? Field Notes;What It Was All About : Using Affectively Engagin, the British place of Australia, Fuatrolian literature, Australian English, James Cook The Birth Place of Australia
British vs. American English: 63 Differences (Infographic)
What is one main difference between American and British English? Short answer, vocabulary. In this infographic we've illustrated 63 common everyday words that are different.
The Road to Little Dribbling: Adventures of an American in Britain
A loving and hilarious—if occasionally spiky—valentine to Bill Bryson’s adopted country, Great Britain. Prepare for total joy and multiple episodes of unseemly laughter.
