Eric Rabkin is a Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. As a teacher, Rabkin is especially known for his large, popular lecture courses on science fiction and fantasy, and for his many teaching innovations, including the development of the highly successful Practical English writing program for those who will use writing in their work lives, and for his work at all levels, including faculty training, in research and communication applications of computer technologies.
English File 1 Student's Book English File is a flexible course for adults and young adults which reflects the realities of both learning and teaching. At each of the first two levels, there is a fast-track core of 60 hours' class work, with additional material which can extend the course to more than 120 hours. English File 1 is for beginners and false beginners...
Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases Regardless of what you're writing, you will write it better with the aid of this Thesaurus. If you are a non-native speaker of English like me, and you want to expand your vocabulary, buy this book... or alternatively some other Roget's Thesaurus. One of the best things in this book is the fact that you will find what you're looking for very fast.
English with the Little Mole CD-ROM An animated fairy tale, in which your child can choose the story.
Gratex International introduces the CD-ROM 'English with the Little Mole'.
The five best-known film stories about Little Mole, based on the book by Zdenek Miler, can be found on this CD-ROM in ten different language versions.
English Grammar Simplified English Grammar Simplified is a complete reference guide for writing.
Sections on grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage make this a comprehensive guide to writing correct and effective sentences and making appropriate word choices. A section on spelling offers both a list of commonly misspelled words and a selection of proven techniques for spelling improvement. "Beyond the Sentence" puts sentence writing into the larger context of paragraphs and also shows methods for outlining ideas before writing. "'Documentation" serves as a concise reference to three widely used styles of documenting sources in research writing: MU, APA, and Chicago.
The structure of English Grammar Simplified makes it extremely easy to use. The outline format, extensive cross-referencing, and comprehensive index make finding solutions to writing problems simple.
Concise explanations, an abundance of examples, and comprehensive coverage make English Grammar Simptiffed an easy-to-use guide to writing clearly and effectively.
