Art History: The Basics is a concise and accessible
introduction for the undergraduate approaching the history of art for
the first time at college or university, and for anyone else interested
in the subject.
Key figures from each era including: Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Wynton Marsalis are highlighted along with classic works. The book concludes with a list of the 100 essential recordings to own, along with a timeline and glossary. Jazz: The Basics serves as an excellent introduction to the players, the music, and the styles that make jazz 'America's classical music.'Jazz: The Basics gives a brief introduction to a century of jazz, ideal for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this important musical style. The heart of the book traces jazz's growth from its folk origins through early recordings and New Orleans stars; the big-band and swing era; bebop; cool jazz and third stream; avant-garde; jazz-rock; and the neo-conservative movement of the 1980s and 1990s.
Vocabulary Basics will help your most basic students learn 240 core words important for moving ahead in school and at work. It is the first book on the market that truly meets the vocabulary needs of basic adult learners, including ESL, adult literacy, and pre-GED students. An Instructor's Edition contains answers to all the activities in the student book as well as teaching guidelines; it will be available at no charge to instructors adopting the text. In addition, computer software, also now available as online exercises, provides added tests for each vocabulary chapter and features actual pronunciations of each word.
Introduce readers to the world of work with this stimulating, easy-to-read set. All the important issues are explored, such as why people work, what physical abilities and personal skills are needed for employment, how to set salary expectation, how to look for a job, and how to interview for a job.
Examines the purpose of a resume, the basics and style, the different kinds, how to plan, write, and strengthen one, and how to keep it up-to-date.
Oxford Basics is a new series of short accessible books for teachers who may be unfamiliar with communicative methodology.
The book contains 30 activities at elementary level all of them dealing with topics which form part of everybody's daily lives, for example families and leisure activities. The only materials the teacher and class need are the board, paper, and pens. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the authors have provided additional methodological support in a short introduction.
