This 1929 novel served as Remarque's attempt to confront and ultimately rid himself of the graphic and haunting memories of his time serving in World War I. A novel with autobiographical overtones, "All Quiet on the Western Front" traces the evolution of one man's powerful antiwar sentiments. This new title in the "Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations" series features a fresh selection of full-length critical essays, in addition to a bibliography, a chronology of the author's life, and an introduction by esteemed scholar Harold Bloom.
This most famous German anti-war novel was publicly denounced by the Nazis. It tells the story of six German youths and their grim experiences in the trenches during World War I.
High Impact Speeches: How to Create & Deliver Words That Move Minds
Added by: robhel74 | Karma: 209.44 | ESP, Non-Fiction, Other | 25 August 2008
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Sooner or later, we all find ourselves in front of an audience with nothing more to rely on than the power of our words. A good speech is a good career move. More and more of us, in life and work then, can expect to find ourselves in front of an audience hoping to move hearts and minds. If you want to shape a collective vision, craft a compelling case or simply explain your plans with clarity and purpose, this book will help you write and deliver a memorable speech. There are many different skills involved in speaking well, but ultimately you need to know how to choose and organize words - you need to be able to write.
A fast track grammar review textbook for EFL teacher trainees and
advanced EFL students.
A taxi driver
needs to know his/her way around town, you need to know your way around
grammar. Grammar is an important part of most EFL programs. You need a
good grasp of grammar and know how to explain it simply and clearly to
your students.
Your students will expect you to have an in depth understanding of
grammar, and you will quickly lose confidence in you if you can’t
deliver.
When you are standing in front of a classroom of five, ten, or even
twenty or more students— you’ll be much more confident when those
grammar questions show up. When you least expect it, students can ask
you the most obscure questions, often in front of a large classes.
Won’t feel a lot better knowing you have put in the effort to
communicate the basics in a professionally effective manner?
