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  Teaching English

  Michael Meyer, Laurenz Volkmann,...

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  This lively audiobook in a pleasant female voice with a charming British accent appeals to students who like to complement their reading of the book with listening –  or simply missed the lecture. Watching the PowerPoint presentations online while listening facilitates multimodal learning. This audiobook also serves a lecture-oriented flipped classroom and complements other introductions to teaching English as a foreign language because the 12 lectures offer an accessible and up-to-date introduction. Definitions and practical examples guide the understanding and reflection of basic and advanced concepts of foreign language learning.This introduction responds to new developments in language education: (1) Recent policies from the Kultusministerkonferenz and updates of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with its Companion Volume (2020) pay more attention to language awareness, mediation, and media literacy. (2) New empirical research explores the aims, methods, and impact of professional teacher education, Task-Based Language Teaching, and Content-and-Language-Integrated Learning. (3) The dramatic need for online teaching has met with refined concepts of multimodal media competence and cutting-edge tools for the digital classroom. The audiobook is also available as aprinted book and ebook, PowerPoint presentations are provided online. Thus multimodal teaching and learning is facilitated.

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  The Miracle of Our Universe - A...

  Marsha Sims, Bernard Haisch

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  “A fascinating, comprehensive, and accessible exploration of life’s most fundamental questions. If you’re wondering who we are and why we’re here, this book is a great place to start.” —Mark Gober, award-winning author of An End to Upside Down Thinking and board member at the Institute of Noetic Sciences   Is our physical universe actually a virtual simulation that is thought into existence by consciousness? Noted astrophysicist and #1 bestselling author, Bernard Haisch explores the frontiers of science, consciousness, and God, revolutionizing our understanding of the universe and what’s behind it all.   Have you ever wondered why and how the world around you came to exist and whether there might be another experience awaiting you after the physical body dies? Might there actually be a God and a heaven of some sort? Without consciousness there is nothing. The hypothesis presented in this book is that our seemingly physical universe of matter and energy is a virtual simulation which is thought into existence by a universal consciousness which we call God. Authors Bernard Haisch and Marsha Sims tackle age-old metaphysical questions such as the following:    Are near-death experiences real?  What is the zero-point field?  What kind of being could God be?  Is there some place that God could have come from?  How does the Big Bang figure into this?  It there an afterlife, and what could it be like?  What is the purpose of life?  Is consciousness all there is?  Is the universe a virtual reality?  Why is hell impossible?

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  Aspects of the Novel

  E. M. Forster

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  First published in 1927, Aspects of the Novel by E. M. Forster remains one of the most influential works of literary criticism in the English language. Based on a series of lectures delivered at Cambridge University, Forster explores the essential elements that define the novel — story, people, plot, fantasy, prophecy, pattern, and rhythm. 
  With wit, clarity, and intellectual warmth, Forster examines the craft of novelists from Jane Austen and Charles Dickens to Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, offering insights into what makes fiction come alive on the page. His timeless reflections challenge rigid forms of analysis, inviting readers and writers alike to approach the novel as both an art and an exploration of human experience. 
  This classic guide to understanding fiction is as engaging today as when it was first delivered, a must-listen for students of literature, aspiring writers, and lovers of storytelling.

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  Art of War The: The Classic...

  Sun Tzu

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  Sun Tzu’s The Art of War offers the wisdom of ancient China for the modern listener.Originally written in the 5th century, The Art of War is a masterpiece of military strategy and Chinese philosophy that has influenced countless leaders, both on the battlefield and in the boardroom. The exhortations and advice from The Art of War have echoed throughout the centuries as pieces of timeless wisdom, no matter the foe you may be facing.This edition of the timeless classic uses Lionel Giles’s brilliant translation of the original text. Whether they’re students or salespeople, listeners everywhere will benefit from Sun Tzu’s profound insights into human behavior.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

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  Building The Literacy Block -...

  Bridget Spackman

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  In Building the Literacy Block, veteran public-school educator Bridget Spackman delivers an insightful, practical discussion on establishing an authentic and purposeful workshop model while integrating reading and writing instruction to create a rigorous environment for all learners. Every chapter of the book focuses on an individual element of your literacy block, provides example activities, and offers practical tips on how to accommodate a variety of classroom environments, ages, and learners. 
   
   
   
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  ● Explorations of the essential elements of establishing a strong literacy block and the process necessary for educators to implement this method of instruction 
   
   
   
  ● Simple, effective strategies for building critical thinking and lifelong learning skills 
   
   
   
  ● Techniques rooted in modern instructional practices designed to help educators develop authentic learning experiences 
   
   
   
  A powerful tool that offers elementary teachers methods for establishing an authentic and rigorous literacy block, Building the Literacy Block is a must-have resource for literacy educators as well as those who work directly or indirectly with students, teachers, and school administrators.

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  A Short History of the Gaza Strip

  Anne Irfan, Muhammad Shehada

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  Since October 2023, Israel has carried out one of the most brutal military onslaughts in modern history on the Gaza Strip, in response to the Hamas-led attacks of October 7. But Gaza had long been in crisis even prior to the current violence, now widely recognized as genocidal. For seventy-seven years, the Palestinian people have endured displacement, occupation, collective punishment, and ethnic cleansing―with those in Gaza often bearing the brunt of it. 
   
  With remarkable clarity and compassion, historian Anne Irfan tells the story of the Gaza Strip through six pivotal moments in its modern history, beginning with Israel's expulsion of the Palestinian people upon its establishment in 1948. 
   
  As Irfan takes us through Israel's occupations of Gaza, the Palestinian national struggle and formation of the PLO, the first intifada, the creation of the Palestinian Authority, and the rise of Hamas, she tackles widespread historical ignorance and untangles contradicting narratives. Drawing on a decade of research, Irfan weaves in the voices of everyday Palestinians, from farmers who became refugees in Gaza to poets and activists who grew up in the Strip. Featuring a foreword from Muhammad Shehada, A Short History of the Gaza Strip is an indispensable listen for anyone seeking to understand Palestine and its impact on the world.

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