What can ecological science contribute to the sustainable management and conservation of the natural systems that underpin human well-being? Bridging the natural, physical and social sciences, this book shows how ecosystem ecology... Zobraziť viac
Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities... Zobraziť viac
This volume provides a synthetic account of the history of the social sciences since the late eighteenth century. While there are many historical books on particular disciplines, there are very few about the social sciences generally... Zobraziť viac
Brings together a group of highly respected specialists to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date history of modern science in national, transnational, and global contexts. Exploring local contexts of science... Zobraziť viac
This book provides a comprehensive account of knowledge of the natural world in Europe, c.1500-1700. Often referred to as the Scientific Revolution, this period saw major transformations in fields as diverse as anatomy and astronomy... Zobraziť viac
Uptalk is commonly used to refer to rising intonation at the end of declarative sentences, or (to put it more simply) the tendency for people to make statements that sound like questions, a phenomenon that has received wide exposure and ... Zobraziť viac
A comprehensive account of knowledge of the natural world in Europe, c.1500-1700. Articles by leading specialists describe how new ideas, discoveries, and institutions shaped the ways in which nature came to be studied, understood, and used... Zobraziť viac
This book introduces an interdisciplinary framework to understand the interaction between terrestrial ecosystems and climate change. It reviews basic meteorological, hydrological and ecological concepts to examine the physical, ... Zobraziť viac
The financial crisis of 2007–10 has presented a number of key policy challenges for those concerned with the long-term stability of the euro area. It has shown that price stability as provided by the European Central Bank is not enough to guarantee... Zobraziť viac
Metal contamination is one of the most ubiquitous, persistent and complex environmental issues, encompassing legacies of the past (e.g. abandoned mines) as well as impending, but poorly studied, threats (e.g. metallo-nanomaterials)... Zobraziť viac
The Teacher's Book includes teaching notes for all the activities in the Student's Book and full answer keys and audio scripts. Exam parts are highlighted to make test preparation easy to navigate and there are ideas for giving feedback and extension... Zobraziť viac
Fun preparation for A1 Movers works towards the skills you need to be ready on exam day. Meet Sage the Squirrel, Checklist Buddy and friends, created by kids around the world, who guide and entertain you through this exciting journey, practising exam... Zobraziť viac
Buying Defence and Security in Europe is the first critical evaluation of the EU Defence and Security Procurement Directive 2009/81/EC, which is now the basis for public and private entities buying armaments and sensitive goods and services in the EU... Zobraziť viac
Eighteen new chapters have been added to the 2000 edition of this valuable Handbook, which serves as a core text for students and experienced professionals who are interested in the health and well being of young children... Zobraziť viac
Contests are an important aspect of the lives of diverse animals, from sea anemones competing for space on a rocky shore to fallow deer stags contending for access to females. Why do animals fight? ... Zobraziť viac
Accounts of syntax are usually based on two assumptions: firstly, that a sentence comprises a hierarchy of phrases, forming a 'tree' structure; and secondly, that phrases have 'heads', on which subordinate units depend... Zobraziť viac
Cognitive Linguistics argues that language is governed by general cognitive principles, rather than by a special-purpose language module. This introductory textbook surveys the field of cognitive linguistics as a distinct area of study, ... Zobraziť viac
A lively introduction to morphology, this textbook is intended for undergraduates with relatively little background in linguistics. It shows students how to find and analyze morphological data and presents them with... Zobraziť viac
Teaching Children English is a training course for teachers of English as a foreign language to young learnes, aged 7 years... Zobraziť viac
