The Art of Conversation: A Guided Tour of a Neglected PleasureReclaim the pleasures and possibilities of great conversation with this sparkling guide from the witty pen of an Englishwoman wise to its art
Every day we use cell phones and computers to communicate, but it's easy to forget that we possess a communication technology that has been in research and development for thousands of years. Catherine Blyth points out the sorry state of disrepair that conversation has fallen into-and then, taking examples from history, literature, philosophy, anthropology, and popular culture, she gives us the tools to rebuild.
Τåchnical Writing: Α Ρractical Guidå for Enginåårs, Sciåntists, and Nontåchnical Ρrofåssionals
Technical Writing: A Practical Guide for Engineers, Scientists, and Nontechnical Professionals, Second Edition enables readers to write, edit, and publish materials of a technical nature, including books, articles, reports, and electronic media. Written by a renowned engineer and widely published technical author, this guide complements traditional writer’s reference manuals on technical writing through presentation of first-hand examples that help readers understand practical considerations in writing and producing technical content. These examples illustrate how a publication originates as well as various challenges and solutions.
Learn and practice useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC 6 Minute English. It’s your instruction manual for saying or doing something in English. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics.
