Designed for high-intermediate to advanced ESL students, this reader introduces learners to classic and contemporary American short stories. Includes pre-reading activities, vocabulary exercises, and comprehension questions.
This book is a comprehensive introduction to the field of morphology. It explains key concepts and theories with clear examples, making it suitable for beginners and intermediate students of linguistics. It covers both inflection and word formation and addresses theoretical and typological issues.
A benchmark evo‑devo volume integrating molecular developmental genetics with evolutionary and comparative biology. Features contributions on transposons, heterotopy, floral evolution, leaf morphology, paleobotany, phylogenetics, and major plant transitions. Ideal for botanists and evo‑devo researchers.
This updated second edition of Hudson's classic introduction to sociolinguistics provides a comprehensive overview of the interaction between language and society. Topics include multilingualism, speech communities, variation, and the relationship between linguistic and social structures.
A comprehensive volume exploring hereditary cancer. Covers basic principles, gene detection methods, inherited syndromes (e.g. retinoblastoma, Li‑Fraumeni), common cancers, risk assessment, genetic counselling, screening and management, with discussion on ethical and psychological concerns. 2nd edition adds chapters on population susceptibility studies, Von Hippel–Lindau syndrome, and updat…
This practical book introduces future and current teachers to all aspects of teaching writing, from methods to motivate and engage students to strategies for evaluating their work. It blends the best practices of process writing and product approaches to offer a balanced view of instruction.