Teach Yourself

Follow this course for 45 minutes a day and in six weeks you`ll be speaking Japanese! Elisabeth Smith has used her wide teaching experience to write a course that covers just the vocabulary and the grammar that you really need. This day-by-day programme is easy to follow and fun to do. At the end of six weeks, you`ll have the confidence and knowledge to tackle all the situations you need to know about, such as shopping, eating out and getting around. With just the essential words and phrases to learn, and flashcards at the back of the book to help learn them, progress is fast and enjoyable. By the end of this course, you will be at Level A2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can understand sentences and frequently used...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2012

The current world of work is tough whether you are looking for work or just looking to make better life choices. Things are changing fast and the `job for life` is a long forgotten myth. This book, perceptively written and full of practical advice, tells you exactly how to become a hot property in the competitive job market. Filled with self-check questions, exercises and case studies it will help you to understand yourself and improve your chance of a fulfilling career. Written to appeal to the broadest spectrum of readers, it will prove invaluable whether you are starting out on your career, returning to work, looking to change direction or coping with redundancy or early retirement. Learn to understand your motivations, grow confident...

Дата выхода: декабрь 2012

Teach Yourself takes the pain out of picking up the French language. GET STARTED IN FRENCH: A TEACH YOURSELF COURSE requires no prior experience in the language and gives you the opportunity to study at a reasonable, steady pace. This course makes the process nearly painless; it is written in a friendly and supportive tone, and the structure offers you plenty of opportunities for self-practice. You are in control of your learning experience, so you never feel overwhelmed or rushed. This practical course introduces the new language without inundating you and includes dialogues and exercises, a helpful pronunciation section, manageable lists of practical vocabulary, a glossary of grammar terms, and more. The audio package features 120...

Дата выхода: январь 2013

The ability to communicate effectively is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career. Written by John MacDonald, a leading expert on workplace communication, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to communicate better. The highly motivational `in a week` structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success!

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: март 2012

Teach Yourself Political Philosophy is a fascinating guide to the principles upon which our legal and political systems are founded. It explores the key political concepts that underpin our society (what exactly is freedom? what makes us think democracy is the best form of government? where is the balance between rights and responsibilities?) and unravels fundamental political and economic theories such as capitalism, Marxism, conservatism and anarchism. Each of these concepts and theories are put into context by looking at the key figures in political thought from Aristotle and Hobbes to Rawls and Wollstonecraft. Political Philosophy need not be confined to the past or the realms of academia - this book brings the issues to life and...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011

• Are you looking for a simple way to learn Mandarin Chinese? • Do you want to progress at your own pace? • Do you want to communicate and get around with confidence? Let the experts be your guide! Beginner’s Mandarin Chinese will help you get to grips with the basics and be confident in everyday situations – without using jargon or requiring any prior language knowledge. With lots of support, practice pronunciation, examples and explanations this flexible course will suit your needs, whether you need a refresher, want to make the most out of a holiday or wish to go on to further study. With Teach Yourself Beginner’s Mandarin Chinese you’re in control of your learning and you set the pace! The CDs that accompany the book...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011

Do you need to gain confidence with handling numbers and formulae? Do you want a clear, step-by-step guide to the key concepts and principles of statistics? Nearly every aspect of our lives can be subject to statistical analysis, Teach Yourself Statistics is a lively and straightforward introduction that will show you how to interpret, analyse and present figures. Assuming minimal knowledge of maths and using examples from a wide variety of everyday contexts, this book makes often complex concepts and techniques easy to get to grips with. This new edition has been fully updated to include a brand new chapter on ICT. Whether you want to understand the statistics that you are bombarded with every day or are a student or professional coming...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011