John Hughes Books

Informationen zum Titel: Engaging tasks with fascinating National Geographic content Fully integrated National Geographic video for each unit Review at the end of each unit Grammar reference with practice activities Informationen zur Reihenausgabe: 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 + DVD Engaging tasks with fascinating National Geographic content Fully integrated National Geographic video for each unit Review at the end of each unit Grammar reference with practice activities Interactive version of the Student's Book with integrated audio and video Workbook + Audio CD Further practice and linear progression of Student's Book contents Focus on learning skills Sample IELTS test allows learners to benchmark their learning MyLife Online Resources Consolidates the Student's Books contents Includes new activities for vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking and pronunciation Provides additional practice that complements the print Workbooks MyELT platform allows teachers to set up classes and monitor students' progress via a gradebook Teacher's Book + Class Audio CD Detailed teaching notes with lead-ins, additional activities and answer key Notes on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and useful background information Photocopiable communication activities and tests ExamView® Make paper and online tests in minutes Interactive Whiteboard DVD- ROM Includes IWB tools, zoomable pages and easy-to-access audio and DVD Create your own interactive tasks with the easy-to-use Content Creation Tool

Each level of Practical Grammar has 100 units, divided into modules of five units. Each module examines a particular area of grammar. The grammar is set in short, everyday conversations or texts, showing the language in natural situations which students will find engaging and can relate to. Students then examine the form, meaning and use of the language before practicing it in a variety of activity types. A Review section concludes each module and regular tests check students' progress. Each level comes with two audio CDs and a pin code which allows access to MyPG for extensive additional online practice for use at home or in self-access centres. * Real language in natural situations: exposes students to grammar at work * Listening and pronunciation: two audio CDs provide listen and check support and key pronunciation of the grammar items. * Tips: highlight common errors and characteristics of English Grammar * Regular review and progress tests: give students the opportunity to check their learning

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.

It's the holidays and Kevin doesn't want to go on his family vacation to Florida. Amid the chaos and confusion of the airport, he accidentally boards the wrong plane and ends up alone (again!) in New York City. Kevin goes sightseeing, checks into a hotel, and enjoys limo rides, all courtesy of his dad's credit card. But then he makes a shocking discovery- the burglars who tried to rob his house last year are back, and this time they plan to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve! Can Kevin stop them and save Christmas with the help of some new friends? Charmingly illustrated by Kim Smith, this sweet and funny adaptation will delight fans of the Home Alone franchise, young and old alike.

NEW video material for every level, bringing the world of business into the classroom Practical, functional language presented and practised in a work-related context Real-world case studies offer authentic and engaging insights into key business issues Commentary on each case study from the Cranfield School of Management The same video material is featured on both the Student's Book DVD-ROM and the Teacher's Class DVD, so that students can learn both in and out of the classroom FORTHCOMING Online Workbook gives teachers the tools to track student progress, provide more personalized learning and communicate with students outside class. Additional writing and reading materials available on the Business Result Teacher's Site

Spotlight on FCE equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the exam format and essential grammar and vocabulary. It enhances speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills necessary for success. The book complements the My FCE online course, providing over 40 hours of extra test preparation.

Graced Life collects together the work of the late John Hughes, Dean of Jesus College, who died in 2014 in a car crash aged 35.John was a rising star in the Church of England and a much respected intellect. He did his undergraduate theology at Jesus in Cambridge, his Master's work in Oxford with Oliver O'Donovan, and his PhD with Catherine Pickstock in Cambridge whilst training for ordination. John was a much loved teacher with an effective pastoral ministry and colourful character. At his Requiem Mass, 120 clergy proceeded the coffin in front of a congregation of a thousand.John was a philosophical theologian with a breadth of interests. Nevertheless, there was an underlying and unifying project. Following in the wake of the Nouvelle Theologie and radical orthodoxy, John's wider project was to show the integral relation of grace and nature. He was thus able to hold together a romantic Christian Socialism, a love of culture and a committed pastoral ministry.For John, there was no pure nature or neutral secular realm, but all things could be seen in the light of faith as graced and caught up in the redeeming love of God. John integrated a rich catholic spirituality and theological understanding with an incisive critique of contemporary philosophical schools.

Focusing on the creation of English Language Teaching (ELT) materials, this comprehensive reference guide offers 500 innovative ideas designed to assist writers, teachers, and students alike. It serves as a valuable resource for enhancing the development of effective educational content, making it an essential tool for anyone involved in ELT material production.

With its communicative syllabus, authentic business material, and expert tips from a leading management school, plus interactive multi-media, Business Result helps students learn the communication skills they need for work quickly and effectively.

Invisible Now describes Bob Dylan's transformative inspiration as artist and cultural figure in the 1960s. Hughes identifies Dylan's creativity with an essential imaginative dynamic, as the singer perpetually departs from a former state of inexpression in pursuit of new, as yet unknown, powers of self-renewal. This motif of temporal self-division is taken as corresponding to what Dylan later referred to as an artistic project of 'continual becoming', and is explored in the book as a creative and ethical principle that underlies many facets of Dylan's appeal. Accordingly, the book 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. The result is a nuanced account of Dylan's creativity that allows us to understand more closely the nature of Dylan's art, and its links with American culture.