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Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to give us a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events. So a miser is a Scrooge, a strong man is a Samson or a Hercules, a beautiful woman is a Venus or a modern-day Helen of Troy - we can suffer like Sisyphus, fail like Canute, or linger like the smile of the Cheshire Cat. This absorbing reference work explains the meanings of allusions in modern English, from Abaddon to Zorro, Tartarus to Tarzan, and Rubens to Rambo. Fascinating to browse through, the book is based on an extensive reading programme that has identified the most commonly-used allusions. Quotations are included in most entries to illustrate usage, from a range of authors and sources, from Thomas Hardy to Ben Elton, Charles Dickens to Bridget Jones's Diary. For this new second edition, the most up-to-date allusions from Gollum to Kofi Annan have been added, and a handy A-Z order has been adopted for extra ease of reference.

Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to give us a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events. So a miser is a Scrooge, a strong man is a Samson or a Hercules, a beautiful woman is a Venus or a modern-day Helen of Troy - we can suffer like Sisyphus, fail like Canute, or linger like the smile of the Cheshire Cat. This absorbing reference work explains the meanings of allusions in modern English, from Abaddon to Zorro, Tartarus to Tarzan, and Rubens to Rambo. Fascinating to browse through, the book is based on an extensive reading programme that has identified the most commonly-used allusions. Quotations are included in most entries to illustrate usage, from a range of authors and sources, from Thomas Hardy to Ben Elton, Charles Dickens to Bridget Jones's Diary. For this new second edition, the most up-to-date allusions from Gollum to Kofi Annan have been added, and a handy A-Z order has been adopted for extra ease of reference.

Discover the new world of Project Explore with colourful characters and exciting stories. Every lesson is underpinned by the familiar Project methodology and its tried and tested approach to grammar and vocabulary. With Project Explore your students will become confident communicators ready for the world beyond the classroom.

Headway Pre-Intermediate is suitable for CEFR levels A2 - B1Headway is the world's most trusted adult English course. The series' proven methodology, strong grammar focus and integrated skills work give you lessons that really work in class and offers full support at all levels.The Pre-Intermediate Student's Book provides a perfectly-balanced syllabus with extensive resources at all levels for students and teachers.In depth treatment of grammarIntegrated skills throughoutFull support in print, on disc and onlineiTutor is a digital companion to the Student's Book for students to revise, review and improve their English. It includes:Interactive reading, listening and writing practice with instant feedbackGrammar Tutor with audio explanations up to Intermediate levelLanguage Development at Upper-Intermediate and Advanced covering grammar, vocabulary and spoken EnglishPrintable wordlist with audio for each unitVideo material with interactive exercises

Combines brand-new fl uency, digital and assessment resources with the features teachers love from the fi rst edition: exceptionally strong skills training, unique phonics programme, civic education and comprehensive testing. Family and Friends 2nd Edition Online Practice is an easy to use online management system for teachers, students and parents. It provides additional interactive material linked to every lesson in the Class Books. • Teachers can easily give homework which is marked and recorded automatically. You can also engage with your pupils directly through email and discussion forums. • Students have interactive practice in grammar, vocabulary and the four key skills. They can also communicate and share their work with other members of the class. • Parents can support and view their child’s progress online. You can access Online Practice using the access card in your Family and Friends 2nd Edition Teacher’s Book Plus. Student access codes are in the Workbook with Online Practice and on standalone cards. Online Practice is compatible on a range of platforms. It can be used with a laptop, PC, Android device or iPad©

Combines brand-new fl uency, digital and assessment resources with the features teachers love from the fi rst edition: exceptionally strong skills training, unique phonics programme, civic education and comprehensive testing. Family and Friends 2nd Edition Online Practice is an easy to use online management system for teachers, students and parents. It provides additional interactive material linked to every lesson in the Class Books. • Teachers can easily give homework which is marked and recorded automatically. You can also engage with your pupils directly through email and discussion forums. • Students have interactive practice in grammar, vocabulary and the four key skills. They can also communicate and share their work with other members of the class. • Parents can support and view their child’s progress online. You can access Online Practice using the access card in your Family and Friends 2nd Edition Teacher’s Book Plus. Student access codes are in the Workbook with Online Practice and on standalone cards. Online Practice is compatible on a range of platforms. It can be used with a laptop, PC, Android device or iPad©

Combines brand-new fl uency, digital and assessment resources with the features teachers love from the fi rst edition: exceptionally strong skills training, unique phonics programme, civic education and comprehensive testing. Family and Friends 2nd Edition Online Practice is an easy to use online management system for teachers, students and parents. It provides additional interactive material linked to every lesson in the Class Books. • Teachers can easily give homework which is marked and recorded automatically. You can also engage with your pupils directly through email and discussion forums. • Students have interactive practice in grammar, vocabulary and the four key skills. They can also communicate and share their work with other members of the class. • Parents can support and view their child’s progress online. You can access Online Practice using the access card in your Family and Friends 2nd Edition Teacher’s Book Plus. Student access codes are in the Workbook with Online Practice and on standalone cards. Online Practice is compatible on a range of platforms. It can be used with a laptop, PC, Android device or iPad©

Combines brand-new fl uency, digital and assessment resources with the features teachers love from the fi rst edition: exceptionally strong skills training, unique phonics programme, civic education and comprehensive testing. Family and Friends 2nd Edition Online Practice is an easy to use online management system for teachers, students and parents. It provides additional interactive material linked to every lesson in the Class Books. • Teachers can easily give homework which is marked and recorded automatically. You can also engage with your pupils directly through email and discussion forums. • Students have interactive practice in grammar, vocabulary and the four key skills. They can also communicate and share their work with other members of the class. • Parents can support and view their child’s progress online. You can access Online Practice using the access card in your Family and Friends 2nd Edition Teacher’s Book Plus. Student access codes are in the Workbook with Online Practice and on standalone cards. Online Practice is compatible on a range of platforms. It can be used with a laptop, PC, Android device or iPad©

Suitable for Hungarian students of English, this English-Hungarian dictionary has over 31,000 references and contains words and expressions widely used in contemporary English, with Hungarian translations. It also includes several examples showing typical usage and numerous idioms and phrasal verbs.

This is an introduction to linguistics, the study of human language. The author provides a succinct, but lucid outline of the ways in which language has been defined, described, and explored, and guides readers towards further exploration of their own.

Here is an easy-to-use, portable dictionary for anyone who needs a quick resource on the Chinese language, offering an ultra-clear layout that helps you find the translation you need when you need it. The volume includes thousands of essential words, phrases, and translations, thousands of examples drawn from real-life situations, and headwords in simplified Chinese script as well as in Roman letters to aid lookup and to show Mandarin pronunciation. New to this edition is a highly useful phrasefinder that provides an instant safety net when you travel, providing super-fast access to all the words and expressions you need for everyday situations--shopping, traveling, asking for directions, or finding a place to stay--including a superb menu guide. The phrasefinder is also available as an mp3 download, ideal for practicing pronunciation while traveling. It will be particularly helpful for anyone attending the Summer Olympics in 2008. This volume also includes an explanation of the different pronunciation tones in Mandarin Chinese and a guide to looking up Chinese characters. Whether studying, working, or traveling through China, this is an ideal dictionary for people on the go.

This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date paperback dictionary of botany available. Drawing on the information contained in the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of Natural History, the text has been fully revised for this new edition, with over 5500 clear and concise entries. The Dictionary of Botany will be invaluable to students, amateur botanists and naturalists, and everyone with an interest in plants and their environments. Key features of the Second Edition: * Wide coverage including biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, biogeography, Earth history, and the Earth sciences * World-wide coverage of taxonomic groups--one-third of the entries are devoted to taxa, from bacteria and fungi to the main groups of flowering and non-flowering plants * Many new entries added from the field of molecular biology

This new edition of Nelson Maths provides a rigorous, whole-school programme for teaching mathematics from early years through to the end of primary education. Written for learners across the world, this course enables all children to start and sustain a lifelong journey with maths.

The text and notes are reproduced from the Oxford English Novels edition. The introduction sheds light on the relationship of the Journal to Pepys's diary, and a medical note relates the latest research on the Plague.