His latest book vibrates with the strange political and literary energies of ancien regime France. The Forbidden Best-Sellers of Pre-Revolutionary France traces the merging of philosophical, sexual, and anti-monarchical interests into the pulp fiction of the 1780s, banned books that make fascinating[...]

Contains advice useful for students with dyslexia, their parents and those involved in teaching and supporting them in their studies. This book guides students through the process of applying for university, suggesting strategies for general organisation and for various aspects of study. It gives ad[...]

Working in the Dark focuses on the authors' understanding of an individual's pre-suicide state of mind, based on their work with many suicidal individuals, with special attention to those who attempted suicide while in treatment. The book explores how to listen to a suicidal individual's history, th[...]

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The "New York Times" bestseller-from the author of "Math Doesn't Suck "and "Hot X: Algebra Exposed"-teaches girls how to kick pre-algebra butt
In her "New York Times" bestselling books, actress and math genius Danica McKellar shatters the "m[...]

Part of "The Just Skills" series that is suitable for American English learners.

Suitable for American English learners. This title uses the comprehensive syllabus and user friendly approach.[...]

Presents the grammar in a fresh and student-friendly way, and with the focus on context. Suitable for use in the classroom or for self-study, this title includes an audio CD that helps the student to listen to the texts read by native speakers at natural speeds in a variety of accents.[...]

Provides a flexible set of teaching materials for use individually or in any combination to form an integrated course.[...]

Aimed at individual skills development as part of either a classroom-based course or self-study program, this book presents an approach, which is learner-centered, and each unit also contains practice activities.[...]

Provides the learning requirements of adults and teaching style of both experienced and inexperienced teachers. This four-level general English language course offers four-stage approach to grammar and vocabulary, including dictionary work, an interpersonal functional component, and review pages.[...]