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The narrative explores the journey of a young African American growing up in Philadelphia, reflecting on the limited portrayals of African Americans in media and the realization of diverse career possibilities within his community. Initially aspiring to be a firefighter, the author also embraces roles as a poet, musician, and history interpreter. The central message emphasizes the importance of imagination, creativity, and community support in achieving one’s dreams, aiming to inspire young African American children to pursue their aspirations without limitations.

Empowering women to unite for global change, this book emphasizes the critical role women play in addressing societal issues. It encourages female readers to embrace their strength and leadership, drawing inspiration from maternal figures. The narrative suggests that women can take charge and create a positive impact, highlighting the urgency of collective action in a world perceived as chaotic. Through motivation and upliftment, it aims to inspire women to harness their potential for the greater good.

Focusing on language analysis, this essential textbook provides readers with tools to conduct in-depth, context-sensitive examinations of various spoken, written, and multimodal texts. It serves as a versatile resource suitable for different courses and educational levels, featuring a diverse collection of real-life texts from around the globe. The book includes practical activities for students and is supported by a companion website, making it a vital resource for those studying English Language and Linguistics.

Exploring the notion of creativity in everyday language, this book challenges the traditional view that it belongs solely to literature and advertising. Through diverse examples from daily conversations, such as those among flatmates or in therapy sessions, Ronald Carter illustrates that creativity is inherent in all forms of speech. This work builds on existing theories and presents a significant contribution to linguistic, literary, and cultural studies, making it essential for anyone intrigued by the creative aspects of everyday communication.

Exploring the intersection of vocabulary and applied linguistics, this book delves into the significance of vocabulary acquisition and its impact on language learning. It offers insights into various approaches to vocabulary instruction, emphasizing practical strategies for educators. The text also examines the cognitive processes involved in vocabulary use and the role of technology in enhancing vocabulary learning. With contributions from leading researchers, it serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the complexities of vocabulary in language education.

A major grammar reference book of modern English, specially written for intermediate learners of English.

A major grammar reference book of modern English, specially written for intermediate learners of English. English Grammar Today is an indispensable reference guide to contemporary English grammar and usage. With extensive corpus research at its core, it provides over 500 entries organised into an easy-to-use A-Z structure. Authentic examples of written and spoken English place the grammar in context and the clear explanations make it ideal for intermediate learners of English at CEF levels B1-B2, including those preparing for IELTS or Cambridge English exams such as Preliminary and First. The book comes with a free CD-ROM that provides the book content and nearly 200 additional entries, plus audio recordings of all the examples and dialogues.

Corpus-based reference/practice grammar emphasising speech and grammar choices in context. Exploring Grammar in Context draws on real spoken and written English from the most up-to-date research in the Cambridge International Corpus. Clearly structured units focus on main grammar areas with key points summarised in 'Observations' and 'Summary' panels. It also offers practical support and useful reference material. Key Features: • Real spoken and written English examples of grammar as it is used today. • A wide range of exercises enable students to check their understanding and progress. • The answer key offers detailed explanations, a glossary of grammar terms and supporting grammar reference notes.

Routledge Applied Linguistics is a series of comprehensive textbooks, providing students and researchers with the support they need for advanced study in the core areas of English language and Applied Linguistics. Each book in the series guides readers through three main sections, enabling them to explore and develop major themes within the discipline. Throughout the book, topics are revisited, extended, interwoven and deconstructed, with the reader’s understanding strengthened by tasks and follow-up questions. Corpus-Based Language Studies : The accompanying website to this book can be found at

A major reference grammar offering comprehensive coverage of spoken and written English based on real everyday usage. With its clear, two part structure, this is a user-friendly book from the world's leading English grammar publisher. The version with accompanying CD-ROM (Windows only) makes Cambridge Grammar of English even more accessible with: • The whole book in handy, searchable format. • Audio recordings of all the examples from the book. • Links to the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary online for instant definitions of new vocabulary.