Functional English Grammar: An Introduction for Second Language Teachers

This book provides second language teachers with a functional description of English grammar, in which grammar is viewed not as a set of rules but as a communicative resource. It explores ways in which English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent their experience of the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messages. Each chapter includes a focus on areas of difficulty for second language learners, numerous authentic examples, tasks which allow the reader to apply the concepts introduced.

On Second Thoughts by Simon Brett

While the demand for Arabic classes and preparation programs for Arabic language teachers has increased, there is a notable gap in the field of linguistic research on learning Arabic as a second language. Arabic Second Language Acquisition of Morphosyntax presents a data-driven and systematic analysis of Arabic language acquisition that responds to this growing need. 

Paragraph Development - A Guide for Students of English as a Second Language

Paragraph Development is an integrated guide for high intermediate to advanced learners of English. It focuses on the physical paragaph as a basic unit of composition common to most forms of academic, business, professional, and general-purpose writing. It is designed to be flexible enough to be used as a writing component in an intensive or semi-intensive program or as an independent writing course.

Sympathy for the Devil

Embittered with her life and missing her late husband, nurse Dayne Kuttner appeals to God to give the Devil and his residents of Hell a second chance, and when her prayer is answered, all hell breaks loose.