. . .Hooke writes in a charming, relaxed style that is well suited for his purpose. ---Journal of the American Statistical Association . . .What Hooke has done very deftly in his amusing book is to focus our attention on the problem of statistical education for the ordinary citizen. For this, we own him thanks. ---The American Mathematical Monthly . . .Each essay has one thought-provoking idea, and the overall effect is to convey a splendid qualitative understanding of the important ideas of statistics. ---Mathematics Magazine
As the main entry facility for immigrants coming to the United States for more than half a century, Ellis Island was the last stop before a move to freedom in America. About 12 million people from Europe and elsewhere entered teh United States through this portal. The fascinating Ellis Island uses immigrants' own words, photographs, and full-color illustrations to explore the significance to those who wished to pursue the American Dream.
As American troops in Fort McHenry successfully fended off attacks from the British navy during the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner," a poem that eventually formed the lyrics of the American national anthem. Fort McHenry's vibrant presentation and highlighted primary sources illustrate the fort's vital role in the War of 1812, providing the context for the nation's most famous song and explaining the importance of the fort as a national monument.
What's Up?: American Idioms Учебник по американским идиоматическим выражениям и фразовым глаголам.
High-frequency phrasal verbs and verbal idioms are presented in meaningful contexts via reading selections, along with a variety of exercises and activities. Listening comprehension exercises illustrate idioms in context. Audio reuploaded
Настоящее пособие является методическим и содержит материал, который знакомит с обычаями и культурой ведения бизнеса в США, а также со структурой и некоторыми особенностями работы американских компаний.
American Business Practices and Culture is a study material divided into small units. Each unit covers a particular business activity and cultural information. The objective of the study material is to help students learn American business practices and culture as they are used by busines people in their everyday working life in different business settings and situations.
