Koenraad Kuiper Knihy

Refreshed and updated, the fifth edition of this core textbook offers a clear and engaging introduction to the building blocks of the English language, namely its words, sounds and sentences. Assuming no prior knowledge, it combines accessibility with depth, offering detailed explanations of key topics and theories, including variation in vocabularies, the International Phonetic Alphabet and relevance theory in relation to pragmatics. Packed full of exercises to help consolidate learning, and equipped with examples and illustrations throughout, An Introduction to English Language is essential reading for undergraduate students of English language and linguistics and a valuable resource for students and teachers of English as a second or foreign language. This new edition features: - An enhanced text design - Updated examples - Refreshed illustrations - New and improved exercises - Revised further reading lists. The book is divided into three parts, with succinct overviews and clearly-defined learning outcomes at the start of each section, followed by glossaries of technical terms at the end. It is also accompanied by a wealth of online resources, including downloadable PowerPoints, MP3 audio files, MP4 video lectures, and quizzes, further supporting readers in achieving their goals.

In this hands-on practical guide, you'll learn the author's step-by-step method to destroy bad habits and end self-sabotage so that you can stop guilting yourself for working hard but getting nothing done

The collection begins with sonnets honoring Frank Hurley, the photographer of Shackleton's ill-fated Endurance expedition in 1915. The heart of the book intertwines the narratives of the Bounty and the Odyssey, exploring themes of adventure and survival through sonnets dedicated to the blind fiddler, Michael Byrn. This blend of historical homage and literary reflection creates a rich tapestry of maritime exploration and human resilience.

The true story of the rise of Marlborough and NZ Sauvignon Blanc, told by one of its pioneers, winemaker Allan Scott, as both personal and professional memoir, fully illustrated. The remarkable story of Marlborough wine, from the planting of the first vines to the global success of New Zealand's billion-dollar sauvignon blanc industry, is also the very personal story of winemaker Allan Scott. As a young farm hand he helped plant the first vines, going on to help Montana and Corbans establish their sauvignon vineyards, and and then to found his own hugely successful family winery. He knows the real stories, the mistakes and the triumphs, the heroes and villains, and how an unlikely region of New Zealand's South Island became a varietal powerhouse and major export industry. A lot of how it happened came down to luck, along with perserverence and bloody-mindedness, and some extraordinary ingenuity that revolutionised winemaking. Setting the record straight, as well as telling a personal saga of risking it all and keeping a family together, Allan recounts his story with great humour and modesty. With a rich photographic archive and new photography from award winning photographer Patrick Reynold, this is a fine memoir with real body and taste.

¿Estás atrapado por el fracaso repetido? ¿Te sientes atrapado y no puedes avanzar en la vida? ¿Luchando por ver el fracaso como una experiencia positiva? El miedo al fracaso es un obstáculo común para todos. El fracaso puede dañar la autoestima, paralizar la motivación y la confianza, y desencadenar miedos psicológicos que llevan a la parálisis de la acción. La solución para manejar el fracaso es cambiar de perspectiva. A través de ejercicios prácticos y ejemplos personales, Fracasa en Grande te enseña cómo canalizar el fracaso en una fórmula ganadora para crear oportunidades mientras expandes tu mentalidad de crecimiento. Desarrollarás las habilidades y la capacidad de convertir la desesperanza en coraje y la impotencia en un llamado a la acción. En Fracasa en Grande, aprenderás las estrategias específicas para: Fracasa con confianza, coraje y desarrolla una mentalidad resistente Superar las creencias limitantes que le fallan Transforma tu mentalidad de fracaso y aprende a arriesgarte a fracasar Toma la "Propiedad Extrema" y la responsabilidad total de tu vida Desarrollar un nivel más profundo de autocompasión por uno mismo Destruir el síndrome impostor y el comportamiento autodestructivo Fracasa en Grande es el plan maestro para convertir el fracaso en una experiencia positiva que acelere su crecimiento. Esta es una guía para cambiar tu perspectiva sobre el fracaso para que puedas empezar a tener éxito como un superhéroe de alto nivel.