Written by a team led by a world authority in English grammar, English Grammar for Today has established itself as a rich educational experience for both native- and non-native-speaking students.
Set in Chicago in the 1930s, Richard Wright's novel tells the unforgettable story of Bigger Thomas, a brutal murderer caught in a cycle of racism and poverty in inner-city America. Though critics often debate the effectiveness of Bigger's character, nearly all agree on the power of Wright's tale. This new guide presents a comprehensive critical look at this important work, delving into both its literary significance and social impact.
- Natural and up-to-date English based on research by students in Michigan middle and high schools recently - Culture notes - Advice about idioms - Full grammatical contexts - Audio CD, with all voices by native speakers of North American English - Illustrated multi-skills activity book is available separately
Native Americans have produced some of the most powerful and lyrical literature ever written in North America. This volume examines some of the finest Native American writers, including Joy Harjo, Louise Erdrich, James Welch, Sherman Alexie, N. Scott Momaday, Samsom Occom, Zitkala-Sa, and Leslie Marmon Silko. Yale literature professor Harold Bloom introduces this new edition, which also features a bibliography, a chronology, and an index for easy reference. This title presents a well-rounded critical portrait of an influential group of writers by examining their body of work through full-length essays.
This book develops teachers' awareness of the language through a wide range of tasks which involve them in analysing English to discover its underlying system.
About Language will be useful to trainee teachers and experienced teachers, native and non-native speakers. There is a full key and commentary, so that the book can be used for self-study.
