Flora of North America Volume 27 is the first volume of three on the bryphytes (mosses, hornworts, and liverworts). Thirty-five authors treat the first half of the mosses, including 32 of the acrocarpous families, with introductory chapters on bryophyte morphology, the history of North America floristic bryology, and economic uses. The 84 species of sphagnum, of considerable economic importance, are fully treated. The number of taxa total 37 genera and 621 species. The taxa are fully described and keyed, illustrated with an estimated 136 panels of detailed line drawings of two or more species each, and geographic distributions are provided at the province and state level. This is the first installment of a full compilation of the mosses for North America since A. J. Grout's Moss Flora of North America of 60 years ago, and is sure to be an invaluable reference. The volume includes identification keys, descriptions, line drawings, and ecological characteristics for each of the species; distribution maps for the native and established species; and a list of the synonyms currently in use for the accepted names.

In this thorough and illuminating work, Michael Prestwich provides a comprehensive study of Plantagenet England, a dramatic and turbulent period which saw many changes. In politics it saw Simon de Montfort's challenge to the crown in Henry II's reign and it witnessed the deposition of Edward I. In contrast, it also saw the highly successful rules of Edward I and his grandson, Edward III. Political institutions were transformed with the development of parliament and war was a dominant theme: Wales was conquered and the Scottish Wars of Independence started in Edward I's reign, and under Edward III there were triumphs at Crecy and Poitiers. Outside of politics, English society was developing a structure, from the great magnates at the top to the peasantry at the bottom. Economic changes were also significant, from the expansionary period of the thirteenth century to years of difficulty in the fourteenth century, culminating in the greatest demographic disaster of historical times, the Black Death. In this volume in the New Oxford History of England series, Michael Prestwich brings this fascinating century to life.

Twenty First Century Science BL is unique in having been extensively trialled over three years with more than 6,000 students in each year. BL is motivating, stimulating and relevant. The specifications and resources are the products of close collaboration between the University of York Science Education Group, the Nuffield Curriculum Centre, OCR, and Oxford University Press.

Twenty First Century Science is a suite of complementary specifications offering flexible and exciting options for science at GCSE. It is unique in having been extensively trialled over three years with more than 6,000 students in each year. It is motivating, stimulating and relevant. The specifications and resources are the products of close collaboration between the University of York Science Education Group, the Nuffield Curriculum Centre, OCR, and Oxford University Press. The Entry Level course contains 39 items which schools select from, including: Extinction, Casualty, Field to Plate, My Genes, Body Wars, Cooking and Cleaning, Fibres and Fabrics, Restless Earth, Fuels, G-Force, Rocket Science, Deep Impacts, and Wireless Communications. A comprehensive set resources is available: a textbook which uses engaging, up-to-date science contexts; and, a Teacher and Technician Guide covering the whole course.

This book offers over 80 generic classroom activities for teaching vocational English to any profession.

The Resource Books for Teachers series gives teachers, trainers, and trainee teachers practical guidance in key aspects of language teaching. Each book includes an introduction and up to 100 classroom ideas, materials, and techniques. The activities are clearly presented, and offer teachers all the information they need about appropriate level, time, preparation, materials, variations, and follow-up activities. Since the first edition of Literature, new ways of using literary texts have emerged, and there is now an even greater choice of stimulating texts available. This is a revised edition of this prize-winning book which has been widely used by teachers all over the world. Name of series: Resource Books for Teachers.

Presents the information students need to understand common British and American phrasal verbs. This dictionary shows common subjects and objects to help learners use the verbs. It includes 25 pages of tips and photocopiable exercises for practice. 'Guide to the Particles' explains the important meanings of the main adverbs and prepositions.

At the end of The Dark Ground, Robert finally managed to escape from the tiny underground world in which he had found himself trapped. He needed Lorn's help to do it, and he had to leave her behind. Now, back in his own world and his own size again, he realises that Lorn will die if she has to spend the winter underground. To rescue her, he has to do two things: entrust his friend Tom with the incredible story of what happened to him, and find the 'real' Lorn above ground. Using all of their ingenuity, Tom and Rob finally track down the girl for whom they are searching. Her name is Hope, and she's been locked in a pit by her misguided parents. She is filthy, backwards, and completely dependent on others. How can she help Lorn? Getting Hope out of her prison will take more courage and patience than the boys feel they have. And then they still have to rescue Lorn. Time is ticking away. With each passing second, Lorn feels inexplicably called by a strange force drawing her into the dangerous tunnels of her underground world while, above ground, Tom and Rob begin the desperate battle to save her.

Geopolitics is a way of looking at the world: one that considers the links between political power, geography, and cultural diversity. In certain places such as Iraq or Lebanon, moving a few feet either side of a territorial boundary can be a matter of life or death, dramatically highlighting the connections between place and politics. Even far away from these 'danger zones' — in Europe or the US for example — geopolitics remains an important part of everyday life. For a country's location and size as well as its sovereignty and resources all affect how the people that live there understand and interact with the wider world. Using wide-ranging examples, from historical maps to James Bond films and the rhetoric of political leaders like Churchill and George W. Bush, this Very Short Introduction shows why, for a full understanding of contemporary global politics, it is not just smart — it is essential — to be geopolitical.

Designed for learners who want to make effective progress in a short time, this course concentrates on developing fluency, refreshing key grammar areas, and extending vocabulary. 40-60 hours per level.

In the Critique of Judgement (1790) Kant offers a penetrating analysis of our experience of the beautiful and the sublime, discussing the objectivity of taste, aesthetic disinterestedness, the relation of art and nature, the role of imagination, genius and originality, the limits of representation and the connection between morality and the aesthetic. He also investigates the validity of our judgements concerning the apparent purposiveness of nature with respect to the highest interests of reason and enlightenment. The work profoundly influenced the artists and writers of the classical and romantic period and the philosophy of Hegel and Schelling. It has remained a central point of reference from Schopenhauer and Nietzsche through to phenomenology, hermeneutics, the Frankfurt School, analytical aesthetics and contemporary critical theory. J. C. Meredith's classic translation has been revised in accordance with standard modern renderings and provided with a bilingual glossary. This edition also includes the important 'First Introduction' that Kant originally composed for the work.

«- Thoroughly revised and expanded edition with brand new material taking into account the recent developments in international law, including the legal issues that have arisen since the «War on Terror» — Expert team of contributors involved in the teaching and practice of public international law Wide-ranging analysis of key issues and themes making it ideal for use as a stand-alone teaching text — The entire volume has been carefully edited by Malcolm Evans to ensure a consistent approach throughout New to this edition — New chapter on 'Soft Law' by Alan Boyle and new 'Perspective from Practice' by Tim Daniel — New table on relevant documents for international organizations, HR bodies and WTO documents — New Online Resource Centre offers twice annual updates to the cases and legislation discussed in the text The second edition of International Law reflects the breadth and diversity of contemporary public international law. It draws on the knowledge and expertise of a broad range of contributors actively involved in the current teaching and practice of the discipline. These authoritative and stimulating contributions present the essential elements of the international legal system in a clear and accessible fashion and address key questions that challenge many of the assumptions upon which that system is founded. Now revised and updated to include coverage of developments in the subject since publication of the first edition in 2003, International Law is an invaluable resource for students of all levels following courses in international law, politics, or international relations as part of their degree programme, whilst also providing a key source of reference for practitioners and academics alike.»

- Fully revised and updated history dictionary, containing over 4,000 clear and concise entries — Biographies of key figures in world history, from Alexander the Great to George W. Bush, Elizabeth I to Nelson Mandela — International coverage, with detailed entries for every country in the world — Subject entries on religious and political movements, international organizations, and key battles and places — 25 detailed maps covering events and topics such as the Black Death, the Normandy Campaign, and the African slave trade New to this edition — Revised edition: fully updated to take into account border changes, major changes in regions (e.g. former Yugoslavia), and the addition of recent major events (e.g. the 2004 Tsunami) — Key biographies extended and updated (e.g. Tony Blair ), with others added (e.g. Vladimir Putin, Benedict XVI ) This wide-ranging dictionary contains a wealth of information on all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day. Over 4,000 clear, concise entries include biographies of key figures in world history, seperate entries for every country in the world (summarising key historical events), and subject entries on religious and political movements, international organizations, and key battles and places. This new edition of the dictionary has been thoroughly updated to cover recent changes in world affairs. It includes new biographies for recent key figures (e.g. Vladimir Putin, Benedict XVI ), updated biographies for other major figures (e.g. Tony Blair ), and the addition of recent major events and their after-effects (including the Orange Revolution and the 2004 tsunami). The book also contains twenty-five detailed maps linked to key historical events and topics. These include the African slave trade, the Black Death, and the Normandy campaign. Encyclopedic in scope, this ambitious dictionary provides an excellent overview of world history both for students and the general reader.

- A major new edition of this robust, portable dictionary, based on the authority of the Oxford English Corpus — Up-to-date coverage of 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions — Definitions are given in a clear, simple style, and are easier to understand than ever before — Spelling tips: hundreds of notes on spelling and grammar to help you get it right — NEW: Factfinder centre section gives easy access to information on topics such as countries and capitals, kings and queens, and weights and measures — Ideal for school, home, and the office This is a major new edition of the Little Oxford English Dictionary, offering the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary. Based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, a unique databank with hundreds of millions of words of English, it provides a fresh selection of 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions. Definitions are given in a clear, simple style, avoiding technical language, and are easier to understand than ever before, and there are hundreds of notes on spelling and grammar to help you get it right. A brand-new Factfinder centre section gives easy access to information on topics such as countries and their capitals, kings and queens, and weights and measures, as well as help with spelling and punctuation. A new, clear design makes the Little Oxford English Dictionary easy to use, and ideal for use at school, at home, and in the office.

- Fascinating, authentic material that will capture students' imaginations. — The 'Test your grammar' section at the beginning of every unit challenges students' knowledge of the language. — Grammar questions involve students in language analysis, which is practised through a wide range of exercises. — The 'Grammar Reference' at the back of the Student's Book gives clear, detailed rules of form and use. — All four skills are developed systematically and integrated through related tasks. — There are a wide range of manageable listening exercises. — A well-defined vocabulary syllabus covers systems as well as lexical sets. — Pronunciation practice is integrated at appropriate points throughout the units. — The 'Postcript' section looks at everyday idiomatic English and the grammar of spoken English.

The Elementary edition brought right up-to-date, with new topics and new features. The Workbook, Teacher's Book, Teacher's Resource Book, Audio CD, and CD-ROM have all been revised. — 90% new topics and texts. — New listenings. — New writing section at the back of the Student's Book. — New pronunciation practice focusing on stress and pronunciation in Everyday English. — New, additional songs. — New practice exercises in Grammar reference. — A bright new look. — New interactive practice CD-ROM featuring video excerpts.

New Chatterbox brings this much loved series up-to-date with brand-new content reflecting changes in teaching practice and an increase in cross-cultural awareness. The core syllabus, structure, and approach remain the same. The new Starter level makes the course ideal for complete beginners. • New Captain Shadow stories, with story exploitation pages in the Activity Book for each episode. • 'My World' pages in the Pupil's Book feature life in the English-speaking world. • 'My World' pages in the Activity Book offer cross-cultural comparison and creative projects. • Assessment section in the Teacher's Book containing progress tests and a self-assessment portfolio. • Communicative games allow children to review key language. • Festival-based activities and class plays extend language skills.

New Chatterbox brings this much loved series up-to-date with brand-new content reflecting changes in teaching practice and an increase in cross-cultural awareness. The core syllabus, structure, and approach remain the same. The new Starter level makes the course ideal for complete beginners. • New Captain Shadow stories, with story exploitation pages in the Activity Book for each episode. • 'My World' pages in the Pupil's Book feature life in the English-speaking world. • 'My World' pages in the Activity Book offer cross-cultural comparison and creative projects. • Assessment section in the Teacher's Book containing progress tests and a self-assessment portfolio. • Communicative games allow children to review key language. • Festival-based activities and class plays extend language skills.

Oxford English for Careers is a series which prepares pre-work students for starting their career. Everything in each Student's Book is vocation-specific, which means students get the language, information, and skills they need to help them get a job in their chosen career. The complete series will cover Commerce, Tourism, Nursing, and Technology at Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels. — Focuses on the functional language needed to succeed in the job. Grammar, vocabulary, and skills are all contextualized in real work situations. — An aspirational approach includes It's my job profiles of real professionals, and specialist facts, figures, and quotations on every page. — Writing bank or Reading bank gives practice in working with specialist texts. — Contemporary, easy-to-navigate design with an In this unit learning menu and an end-of-unit Checklist with CEF Can-do tick boxes. — Revision and extension with Projects and Webquests, a student's website with consolidation exercises from the unit, and a handy Key words list at the end of every unit with the essential vocabulary. — Teacher's Resource Book provides a specialist background to the area for every unit, plus easy-to-understand tips, additional activities for mixed ability classes, and Grammar tests and Communication worksheets.

Oxford English for Careers is a series which prepares pre-work students for starting their career. Everything in each Student's Book is vocation-specific, which means students get the language, information, and skills they need to help them get a job in their chosen career. The complete series will cover Commerce, Tourism, Nursing, and Technology at Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels. — Focuses on the functional language needed to succeed in the job. Grammar, vocabulary, and skills are all contextualized in real work situations. — An aspirational approach includes It's my job profiles of real professionals, and specialist facts, figures, and quotations on every page. — Writing bank or Reading bank gives practice in working with specialist texts. — Contemporary, easy-to-navigate design with an In this unit learning menu and an end-of-unit Checklist with CEF Can-do tick boxes. — Revision and extension with Projects and Webquests, a student's website with consolidation exercises from the unit, and a handy Key words list at the end of every unit with the essential vocabulary. — Teacher's Resource Book provides a specialist background to the area for every unit, plus easy-to-understand tips, additional activities for mixed ability classes, and Grammar tests and Communication worksheets.