The History of the English Language DVDs: The Teaching Company (The Great Courses)
This is a 36-lecture course, each lecture being thirty minutes in length. The subject is fascinating, and Lerer is obviously learned and highly articulate if intermittently frustratingly dry and pedantic, nevertheless, to the listener's relief, often highly witty as well
Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage (The Great Courses: Linguistics)
Conventional wisdom suggests English is going to the dogs, that bad grammar, slang, and illogical constructions signal a decline in standards of usage - to say nothing of the corruption wrought by email and text messages.
This complete study edition of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations includes information about life in Victorian England, questions, writing ideas, projects, and everything students need to explore one of the greatest novels of unrequited love, social status, and coming of age.
- Friendly reading support ensures understanding and enjoyment - Guided Reading Questions guide students through the work by raising important issues in key passages - Footnotes explain obscure references, unusual usages, and terms - Words for Everyday Use entries define and give pronunciations for difficult terms Reading Level: High School (challenging)
Great Moments in Australian History presents an exciting collection of stories about the most colourful highlights and heroes of Australia's history. Pioneering a fresh approach, award-winning author Jonathan King dramatises events to bring each moment vividly to life.
How to draw cool stuff . If you are looking for a drawing book that will teach you how to draw, this is the best book for you and your kids. This is a practical guide for anyone that love drawing and illustrating. The author and illustrator teaches you to draw and succeed in a short time even if you dont know how to draw at all! Everybody can draw and now you can too! a unique technique that will give you great drawing tools and lead you to success. recommended for age 6 and all ages (for adults that want how to draw easily also)
