Bøker av John Hughes

Who doesn't dream of finding the love of their life? Lonely, quirky Oliver Birch certainly does, and he knows who she is. He's adored her from afar for thirty years. But there's a problem. Joanna is happily married to somebody else. Then, one day, out of the blue, she arrives at his apartment. And not just to visit. She's here to stay. For Oliver it's a dream come true, provided he can keep a handle on where two-dimensional fantasy ends and reality begins. Will she be his saviour ... or will she gradually drive him towards the unwelcome hands of a psychiatrist? Living with Jo is a love story with a difference. It explores a world familiar to many who find themselves single and adrift in later life. Sometimes they come across unusual and imaginative ways to fill emotional gaps in their lives. In Oliver's case, it's an imaginative step too far ...

This book on in situ soil testing devices focuses on pressuremeters with internal transducers that allow measurement of strength, stiffness and in-situ reference stress. It outlines principles, basic technology, and good practice, with case studies, and some comparison with other devices and tests.

Life is an exciting six-level series available in British and American English that makes learning English an exploration of the world we live in. Drawing on National Geographic content and the fundamental values of inspiring people to care about the planet, celebrating human achievement and exploring diversity, Life transforms the learning experience into a fabulous journey with irresistible images, articles and videos that engage learners like no series before.Bring Life into your classroom!A practical competency-based syllabus helps learners in their development of grammar, vocabulary, functions, pronunciation and skills through appropriate communicative tasks.Real life lessons model and practise everyday functions, preparing learners to use language in the real world.National Geographic video on the DVD allows teachers to bring lessons to life.The carefully-designed critical thinking syllabus challenges learners to understand texts at a deeper level.Vocabulary is introduced thematically, with additional emphasis on key words and word building in Word focus and Wordbuilding sections.Student's Book + DVDEngaging tasks with fascinating National Geographic contentFully integrated National Geographic video for each unitReview at the end of each unitGrammar reference with practice activitiesInteractive version of the Student's Book with integrated audio and videoWorkbook + Audio CDFurther practice and linear progression of Student's Book contentsFocus on learning skillsSample IELTS test allows learners to benchmark their learningMyLife Online ResourcesConsolidates the Student's Books contentsIncludes new activities for vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking and pronunciationProvides additional practice that complements the print WorkbooksMyELT platform allows teachers to set up classes and monitor students' progress via a gradebookTeacher's Book + Class Audio CDDetailed teaching notes with lead-ins, additional activities and answer keyNotes on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and useful background informationPhotocopiable communication activities and testsExamView®Make paper and online tests in minutesInteractive Whiteboard DVD-ROMIncludes IWB tools, zoomable pages and easy-to-access audio and DVDCreate your own interactive tasks with the easy-to-use Content Creation Tool

Young Darnell Rabren is lost and confused in Mississippi, and he and his friend, Judson, are on an epic quest to discover the meaning of life. Darnell knows a lot, but there's a lot he doesn't know, and his misadventures with Judson across the swampy south will leave you as delighted, bewildered, and incredulous as Darnell himself.Their friendship will be tested and their senses of self strengthened as they visit friends, do odd jobs, entertain visions, and recite poetry. Ultimately, a questionably executed voyage down the river will test them in ways they never thought possible, and they are forced to confront not only the truth about themselves but about the world around them in this rollicking adventure epic.JOHN CALVIN HUGHES has published in numerous magazines and journals, including Dead Mule, Southern Indiana Review, and Mississippi Review. His publications include a critical study, The Novels and Short Stories of Frederick Barthelme; a poetry chapbook, The Shape of Our Luck; two novels, Twilight of the Lesser Gods and Killing Rush; and a full-length poetry collection, Music from a Farther Room. His newest poetry chapbook, Cul- de-sac Agonistes, was published in 2017. He lives and works in Florida.

Business Result Second Edition offers business professionals more communication and language practice than ever before, helping students develop relevant communication skills they can use immediately in the workplace.

Business Result Second Edition offers business professionals more communication and language practice than ever before, helping students develop relevant communication skills they can use immediately in the workplace.

Business Result Second Edition offers business professionals more communication and language practice than ever before, helping students develop relevant communication skills they can use immediately in the workplace.

Business Result Second Edition offers business professionals more communication and language practice than ever before, helping students develop relevant communication skills they can use immediately in the workplace.

Business Result Second Edition offers business professionals more communication and language practice than ever before, helping students develop relevant communication skills they can use immediately in the workplace.

A sustained study of the work of Gilles Deleuze in relation to literature, which offers close readings of several nineteenth and twentieth-century literary texts.

ETpedia Business English is every Business English teacher's complete encyclopaedia. Whether you are training to become a Business English teacher or an experienced BE teacher this complete and comprehensive guide saves teachers time and makes life easier by collating all teaching resources, ideas and tips into one simple-to-use reference book.

A Practical Introduction to Teacher Training in English Language Teaching is an essential teacher training tool. This is an ideal teacher training companion, encompassing all aspects of training, be it face to face or online.

Filling the gap between a beginner's primer and a formal textbook, Practical Electronics explores aspects of electronic components, techniques, and tools that you would typically learn on the job and from years of experience.

Invisible Now describes Bob Dylan's transformative inspiration as artist and cultural figure in the 1960s. John Hughes combines close discussions of Dylan's mercurial art with related discussions of his humour, voice, photographs, and self-presentation, as well as with the singularities of particular performances.

Drama Education with Digital Technology explores the rapidly evolving intersections between drama, digital gaming, technology and teaching. It documents the praxis (practice and research) that move beyond anecdotal discussion of approaches and design. The contributors explore the realities of teaching an ancient aesthetic form in classrooms full of technologically able students. It also examines cases from classroom practice to present teaching, with approaches and understandings that are based on evidence and supported by cutting edge learning theory from educational leaders in drama and technology.

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Using close reading, this text studies the ways in which Thomas Hardy writes about music, and argues that this focus allows for a close and varied investigation of the affective dimensions of his poetry and fiction - and his recurrent preoccupations with time, community and love.

Total Business is a three-level business English course for pre-work students and business people wishing to improve their English and their employment prospects. It is also suitable for in-company training. The 12 Modules are divided into Business Topics, Business Skills, and Learning Strategies. This comprehensive Teacher's Book contains the reduced student's book spreads for easy reference. Step-by-Step teaching notes and answer as well as listening scripts and suggestions alternative actives.

This book offers a guide to sociology that explores its theoretical and methodological dimensions. Aiming to provide the reader with a sense of the reasoned character of the discipline, it traces how different theories and methods relate to one another, exploring the particular problems they spawn and the debates that have arisen in response.

A richly illustrated journey through the history of on of Scotland's greatest industries - malt whisky

The Workbook provides additional grammar and vocabulary practice and extends reading, listening and writing skills. The accompanying CD contains all the recorded material for extra practice.