The books take an innovative 'practice to theory' approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before finally relating these practical issues to theoretical foundations. Additional features include a glossary of key terms, and discussion questions.
Part of the pleasure of knitting is discovering and experimenting with beautiful new stitches. And if you have been looking for new stitches to add creativity to your knitting projects, you've come to the right place. Rita Weiss has collected 50 fabulous stitches you can use in many different ways -- for sweaters, baby items, afghans, hats, even socks -- anything you might want to create with your knitting needles. Have fun swatching these patterns, then pick your favorites and start creating magic in your next project! Stitches .
Imprisoned in English: The Hazards of English as a Default Language
In Imprisoned in English, Anna Wierzbicka argues that in the present English-dominated world, millions of people - including academics, lawyers, diplomats, and writers - can become "prisoners of English", unable to think outside English. In particular, social sciences and the humanities are now increasingly locked in a conceptual framework grounded in English. To most scholars in these fields, treating English as a default language seems a natural thing to do.
Improve Your EnglishEnglish is a fascinating and fun language. But it is also full of rules and exceptions which can be frustrating to learn. What you are reading is a simple guide to the main points of the English language (for example, sentence construction, the different types of words and punctuation) and how you can apply these to: • Write better English - every day • Identify and avoid common mistakes • Communicate more effectively and get results
The New Yorker is an American magazine of reportage, commentary, criticism, essays, fiction, cartoons, satire and poetry published byConde Nast Publications. Starting as a weekly in the mid-1920s, the magazine is now published 47 times per year, with five of these issues covering two-week spans.
