With so many pronunciation books on the market, I would like to offer my opinion about this book which I have used to teach all levels of ACCENT IMPROVEMENT courses. I consider myself a dedicated and excellent accent reduction coach/instructor. If you want self/home practice, this book seems particulary suited to the intermediate level student. However, any level student could benefit from doing each chapter USING the audio cassette tapes--with CONCENTRATED imitative practice and get good "American English" models to imitate. The format of each chapter goes like this: First, an overview of the concept(s), also indicated by the title of the chapter, with pronunicaiton exercises. Second, you will find "rules" and exercises to practice and internalize the rules. This is followed by a few more exercises. This workbook was intended also to be used with groups therefore, the last thing in each chapter are "communicative practices" to be done with a partner or small group. Two sections of this book I particularly like: The appendices which contain practice for the most stubborn consonant and vowel sounds; and, chapter 7, the Rhythm chapter which is terrific practice to repeat OFTEN for any level. No pronunciation book on the market is perfect, meaning all inclusive and fitting eveyone's need exactly. Each book is only a tool which has it's strengths and weakness. Success with them depens also very much on a high level of motivation. Most books that I have used, including this one, work best as a reinforcement tool to "live" interactive lessons.

I have been using this text and the accompanying tapes with International Teaching Assistants who are polishing their oral English in a university setting for the past four years. I have found it to be extremely easy to use and highly effective. Because of its well organized presentation, the students continue to practice the skills they have previously learned in each successive chapter which maximizes their level of mastery. Thanks to the excellent diagnostic tools included, the students are able to broaden their understanding of those areas having the most impact on their intelligibility, and to see what progress they have made. The book's format encourages self-monitoring as well as peer group work; both are very useful for those trying to communicate in academic areas. The "Helpful Hints"are terrific. There is more than enough material for a semester course, and, students can continue to use the book as a reference and to practice with the tapes long after the course has finished. Students respond very favorably to this text; they are not overwhelmed with "lists", and they progress steadily when using it. I would recommend it very highly, and would encourage the use of the teacher's manual as well.

There is perhaps no better clue to writing a grant proposal that fits the grantmaking foundation than to see which foundations are giving which grants to which nonprofit organizations. Who Gets Grants, just released in its fourth edition, is an excellent way to find out who is awarding grants to organizations like yours, in your subject field, and in your geographic region. The 20,947 organizations covered in the volume (and "volume" is definitely the right word for this 2,032 page reference!) receive more than 50 percent of all foundation grant dollars, making this an important, if not essential, tool for grant proposal writers looking for indications of funding priorities within their field. Perhaps most impressive with this reference is its geographic emphasis. There are 19 subject areas covered in the main section of the book, where organizations are grouped geographically by state or country -- making this valuable not just for USA-based charities, but for those in countries other than the USA.

There is perhaps no better clue to writing a grant proposal that fits the grantmaking foundation than to see which foundations are giving which grants to which nonprofit organizations. Who Gets Grants, just released in its fourth edition, is an excellent way to find out who is awarding grants to organizations like yours, in your subject field, and in your geographic region. The 20,947 organizations covered in the volume (and "volume" is definitely the right word for this 2,032 page reference!) receive more than 50 percent of all foundation grant dollars, making this an important, if not essential, tool for grant proposal writers looking for indications of funding priorities within their field. Perhaps most impressive with this reference is its geographic emphasis. There are 19 subject areas covered in the main section of the book, where organizations are grouped geographically by state or country -- making this valuable not just for USA-based charities, but for those in countries other than the USA.

R.M. Grant's edition of Theophilus' "Ad Autolycum" has become the standard volume for students of this patristic author. Presenting a critical edition of the Greek along with an English translation, Grant also offers a commentary on the text that, while somewhat slanted at times, yet serves as a helpful introduction to the author and his thought. Certainly an invaluable volume for students of the early patristic tradition.

filled with insight and photos: the contents include Mr.Galsworthy's secret loyalties,the kingdom of Conrad,a great critical on joseph c. lincoln's novels of cape cod.this is a book that will walk you thru the best of 1923 and it is the best entertainment on books you are likely to find anywhere. A rare and wonderful look into the past,with interest and wit...

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"No one can be emotionally neutral regarding another person with a disability. The person is either rejected or accepted and the disability accommodated." So states a psychologist who is himself disabled in a wheelchair. A loss of sexuality is the number one fear of those who become disabled. The first cognizant thought of a woman who becomes an amputee is "will any man want me now?" Indeed, society dictates "NO!" And the amputee responds to society's dictate. However that is not the reality. There are men who are peculiarly attracted to women who are unique. And various forms of disability can be seen as a unique feature. This book describes the psychological aspects of women amputees and the men who find them attractive. Must reading for every amputee, since the effect also includes women devotees who find attraction in men amputees. -- The author

Because I am a fan of Amy Grant, I like to read anything written about her. This book gives a good back ground for how the industry of Contempory Christian Music evolved into the big business it is today. However, I sometimes got lost in the details of the different religions and history of the churches. Since it is unauthorized, there wasn't much written that I didn't already know-being a long-time fan. The book does re-inforce her rock-steady faith and love for God. Overall, the book gives a good chronilogical view of how Amy got into the business and made it what it is today

Initially I was flabbergasted that anyone would reprint this epic work from 1879. I have the original two-volume set and in its original form it is dated, to say the least. The voluminous set contained so much filler material that it resembled an elaborate travelogue when General and Mrs. Grant appear only occasionally. In thousands of pages of text and line drawings, Grant appears in only 25% of the total pages.

However, this new edition is edited by Michael Fellman and he does quite a nifty job in eliminating the extraneous material and retaining the essentially great elements of Young's original volumes. The heart of the book is Grant's table talk, where he spoke with rare candor about some of his civil war contemporaries such as Lee, Longstreet, Jackson, Sheridan and Sherman. These comments still resonate today, and rarely did Grant speak about these men at such length or with such perception.

John Russell Young idolized Grant and saw in him the qualities that make him the quintessential American hero. Grant was a bashful, hopelessly naive and honest man, and these traits come through in this work, illuminating his wry humor and extremely likeable character. Fellman has done well in editing this new version which focuses the reader on Grant and not trivial details about flowers, luggage or place settings. A nice book!

This book offers the reader a well researched and presented account of the Battle of Belmont, the first battle in the Western Theatre and one of the first battles fought by Ulysses S. Grant. The book covers Grants attack on the Southern forces under the command of Leonidas Polk and Gideon Pillow at Belmont on the Mississippi River in Missouri on the 7th of November 1861. The maps in the book are easy to understand and guide the reader through the fighting, the narrative runs smoothly and offers a good overview of this battle. There is extensive notes and bibliography to assist the reader with further studies. Overall a decent book covering this battle of the American Civil War. An enjoyable read.

I actually found this book to be well written and put together. After reading stories like "Nasty", "Thug Life, Thug Fiction", and "Fantasies", the reader will be very turn on. Although I am a female, I found these stories very arousing. Unlike other best of series (of any kind) this one actually has stories that even the common [person] will understand, and find entertaining. I know some people might find certain kind of erotica disgusting, that is not the case with this book or any of the other "FRICTION" series. I highly recommend this book to both male and female.

This book is pretty helpful if you want to get through the game quicker. Detailed maps show you where important items are in case you miss something listening to hours of pesky dialogue. It also gives plenty of tips in case you're new to the series.