Intelligent Business uses informative and up-to-date authentic material from the Economist. It is fully benchmarked alongside the BEC exam suite and Common European Framework.
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A Day in the Life of Jeff (a Man) This course contains 10 lessons that describe each part of a typical day of a man. Follow Jeff as he gets up in the morning, gets ready for work, drives to work, works in the office, goes to the market, returns home, does household chores, and goes to bed. In each lesson, you'll learn common and useful vocabulary for everyday things and situations.
Common Sense Philosophy In the first century BC the Roman statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero claimed “There is no statement so absurd that no philosopher will make it”. Indeed, in the history of Western thought, philosophers have rarely been credited with having much common sense. In the 17th century Francis Bacon made the point rather poetically and wrote “Philosophers make imaginary laws for imaginary commonwealths, and their discourses are as the stars, which give little light because they are so high”.
This back-to-basics troubleshooting guide covers all aspects of writing for beginning nonfiction writers. It pinpoints the challenges writers can encounter at every stage of the writing process--from prewriting and drafting to revising and editing --and provides effective procedures and problem-solving strategies for overcoming them.
Each of the book's chapters addresses a common writing question or problem faced by writers. The book shows readers how to generate new ideas and organize them, polish their editing skills and avoid common grammatical errors, deal with writer's block, and much more.
The Fastest, Easiest Way to Learn: Schaum¿s Quick Guides. These concise, quick reference guides are perfect for business people, writers, and students at all levels. Written by top experts, they offer readers the easiest, most efficient strategies to master or learn a new skill. All Schaum¿s Quick Guides include do¿s and don¿ts for avoiding common errors, handy checklists, and practice exercises for building skills quickly.
