This book, from 1986. provides a snapshot of developments in ESP teaching at university level during the 1970s and early 1980s. In his Preface. Christopher Brumfit challenged a recent claim that ESP had 'legitimised English teaching', suggesting rather that it had made English teaching more purposeful. The papers in this book include an extensive one on task-based learning and all are focused on practical solutions.
This text presents a step-by-step guide to making a basic miniature teddy bear, with detailed photographs of the techniques. It provides a simple introduction to creating a selection of ten different bears and a collection of costume ideas so that the designs can be personalized for a variety of occasions and festivities. The bears include a birthday bear for each month, a Father Christmas bear and a bridal bear.
Looking for a way to bring brilliant hues and a whimsical imagination to your wood projects? Stop right here! You'll find more imaginative design ideas to spruce up your woodwork than in any other collection. All 32 projects appear in full-color photos, with patterns that you can either use at exact size or photocopy to any size you want. The complete instructions include detailed painting schemes--follow them exactly or just use them as a source of inspiration.
The Roaring Adventures of Rip Squeak, written by a husband-and-wife team, suffers from a surfeit of cuteness. Rip Squeak and Jesse are brother and sister mice who befriend a lonely kitten one day when her owners are away. Their circle soon expands to include a theatrical frog named Euripedes, after he helps save Jesse from a not-so-fluffy feline.
When astronauts fly into space to conduct missions, it is made possible because of precise mathematical calculations, from how the spacecraft leaves Earth's atmosphere to how the astronauts pilot the craft. How Astronauts Use Math reveals how designers use math to calculate distance, speed, velocity, and their own safety when creating space-faring vehicles. Concepts and skills emphasized include: • Number Sense and Operations • Problem Solving • Estimation • Measurement • Data Analysis • Algebraic Thinking • Geometry and Spatial Sense.
