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This completely revised second edition of Introducing Cultural Studies gives a systematic overview of the concepts, theories, debates and latest research in this field. Reinforcing the interdisciplinary nature of Cultural Studies, this text first considers cultural theory before branching out to examine different dimensions of culture in detail. This edition contains figures, diagrams, cartoons and photographs to help convey ideas and stimulate the reader, while pedagogical features such as Defining Concepts,  Extract boxes and Further Reading sections help draw attention to the key topics covered.

This text will be core reading for undergraduates and postgraduates in a variety of disciplines - including Cultural Studies, Communication and Media Studies, English, Geography, Sociology, and Social Studies – looking for a clear and comprehensible introduction to the field.

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"This is an amalgamation of the Miles' earliest book in this area, updated, with firmer indications that the approach is effective provided in the introduction. The book is eminently concise, clear and readable. It offers teachers and parents sensible, structured advice on a rule-governed phonic approach to spelling and reading together with a brief section on practical approaches to calculation."--Educational Psychology

"This is a small book but it contains a great deal of practical and useful material to apply with children who may be suffering from dyslexia. ...It is an invaluable book for teachers and parents wishing to help their children whether they suffer from dyslexia or from some other condition impeding development towards being able to read and spell."--Dr L.F. Lowenstein, Allington Manor School ... Read more

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This book is an essential resource for those who wish to fully understand the infinite variety of words in the English Language. Taking the reader on an historical journey to the origin of the language, the book tells how conquests of our island, both military and cultural, have shaped the words that we use today.

Teachers will benefit from the colourful examples of the various distinctive characteristics of each language group described. A photocopiable appendix gives a useful list of prefixes and roots used in scientific words, which will be enlightening for students of all abilities.

Those working with dyslexic pupils will find this part of the book particularly helpful. The book concludes by discussing the benefits and drawbacks brought about by our rich legacy of vocabulary. ... Read more

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The aim of this book is to present help to teachers who are not very confident of their own understanding of mathematics, but want to give some basic help to dyslexics and others in the particular areas needed by them. To that end the chapters separate topics with clear explanations for the teacher of the content to be taught, suggestions how to teach it, exercises with answers, and in the Appendix a list of helpful materials and software. Teachers can pick out a topic without necessarily following the order in the book. Anne Henderson is well known as an experienced teacher and lecturer on the mathematical needs of dyslexics, and Elaine Miles was for many years responsible for mathematics teaching for dyslexics at the Dyslexia Unit, University of Wales, Bangor. ... Read more

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Part One this work focuses on the teaching of primary school age children who are dyslexic or have specific learning difficulties; the aim is to bring them up to standards of literacy which they need if they are to function at their general ability level in school. Part Two is for the secondary pupil, who is under much pressure from classroom neeeds; priorities are therefore suggested and a plan of approach for helping is outlined. ... Read more

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In this revised and fully updated new edition, the six expert contributors draw on their extensive experience of teaching children of all ages with dyslexia. ... Read more

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Math Help for Dyslexics--at Last!!
Finding this book was such a gift!!There aren't nearly as many resources for dyslexic math as there are for reading and writing.I was so frustrated trying to help my daughter w/her math--the basic concepts are so simple (for me) that I didn't know how to break it down any further to explain it to her.This book details why dyslexics don't "see" math ideas like non-dyslexics do, and how other dyslexics have been helped to grasp math concepts.For instance, my daughter has told me that she finds division easier than the other three main math concepts (addition, subtraction, multiplication) which I thought was unusual.This book explained that that's true for dyslexics because it is the only one of the four that begins computations on the left!Six different authors contributed to this book, most of whom are college professors and all of whom have taught and studied dyslexics for years.The writing is sometimes a bit dry--scholarly--but I found it fascinating and so very helpful.

excellent book
There is very good book to help teachers and parents. The secret is to get teachers to read it. ... Read more

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Since 1999, the Hammer Museum's Hammer Projects series has furnished international and local artists with a laboratory-like environment to create new work or to present existing work in a new context. Published to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the series, this volume compiles all 80 of the projects featured so far--by artists including Amy Adler, Edgar Arceneaux, Fikret Atay, Walead Beshty, Paul Chan, Aaron Curry, Tara Donovan, Nathalie Djurberg, Tony Feher, Mark Grotjahn, Mark Handforth, Arturo Herrera, Elliott Hundley, Jim Isermann, Runa Islam, Jesper Just, Emma Kay, Margaret Kilgallen, Barry McGee, Paul Morrison, Paul Pfeiffer, Hiraki Sawa, Simon Starling, Kaari Upson, Kara Walker, Phoebe Washburn, Pae White and Sun Xun--alongside texts by Hilton Als, Regine Basha, Aaron Betsky, Nayland Blake, Alex Farquharson, Russell Ferguson, Malik Gaines, Tim Griffin, Massimiliano Gioni, Dave Hickey, Vasif Kortun, Libby Lumpkin, Midori Matsui, Linda Norden, Raphael Rubinstein, Laurie Simmons, Dean Sobel, Ali Subotnick and Steven Vincent. ... Read more

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great price, great experience!
At the university bookstore "Workplace Communications" (new) cost what I pay for gas each week.I found it (used) at Amazon.com for 20% of that, including shipping.The copy was in what I call virtually super condition and I received it in a reasonable amount of time.A virtually excellent experience.
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Michael

Workplace Communications
Having taught technical writing, workplace communications, and business English at three different institutions--community college, four-year institution, and private university--and possessing an earned doctorate with an English minor, I find Searle's textbook user friendly, relevant, and functionally practical for nontraditional students, particularly those seeking applied science associate degrees that are terminal. Each of the 10 chapters relate to written and spoken communicative tasks that are required on the job for most persons employed in skilled and paraprofessional positions. The format of the text is inviting and varied without being cluttered or obtrusive. Every community and technical college should consider this text for nontraditional "technical" or business writing courses.

It sucks
This is a terribly written and composed text. No school anywhere should use it. ... Read more