"Portraits of the L2 User" treats second language users in their own right rather than as failed native speakers. It describes a range of psychological and linguistic approaches to diverse topics about L2 users. It thus provides an overview of current second language acquisition theories, results and methods, seen from a common perspective.

This essential manual brings together important management guidelines for Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Gynecology in one compact book. It is a concise and complete overview of Family Practice

The lexicon is becoming an increasingly popular area of investigation within linguistics and language studies. Language is popularly conceived of in terms of words, and words are also integral to the way in which linguists have traditionally approached language as an object of study. This volume is the first to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of lexicology and will prove invaluable to the growing number of students of lexicology who need an interdisciplinary approach to the study of language.

Corporate and Personal Insolvency Law provides a basic framework of knowledge of the current legal rules and a comprehensive introduction to the underlying issues. It will be ideal for those studying insolvency at undergraduate or postgraduate level and for those studying professional examinations and practising in the area. 'Every so often I find a legal text book that reminds me it is possible to make a dry subject interesting by writing about it in clear, plain English. Corporate and Personal Insolvency Law is one of those text books; an excellent and readable overview of the basic framework of insolvency law and procedure.' New Law Journal, January 2004

Пособие содержит краткий обзор истории и искусства эпохи, обсуждение различных аспектов жизни в Средневековье, включая рыцарство и монашество, а также информацию о необходимых материалах, методические указания, планы занятий, карты и библиографию.

This resource presents medieval art in the Museum's collection from western Europe and Byzantium and provides strategies for teaching art of the Middle Ages. Among the contents are an overview of medieval times and art; a discussion of aspects of medieval life, including knighthood and monasticism; information on materials and techniques; lesson plans; a map; and a bibliography.