How to Analyse Texts is the essential introductory textbook and toolkit for language analysis. This book shows the reader how to undertake detailed, language-focussed, contextually sensitive analyses of a wide range of texts - spoken, written and multimodal. The book constitutes a flexible resource which can be used in different ways across a range of courses and at different levels.

This textbook includes:

three parts covering research and study skills, language structure and use, and how te...

Colloquial Zulu is an easy to use and up to date guide to the Zulu language. Specially written for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Zulu. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

This book studies the Lega Nord in Italy and the Front national in France, and tackles how gender shapes the parties’ strategies as well as their activists’ experiences. It will be of interest to those studying gender, as well as nationalism, racism, social movements, radical politics and party politics.

The Psychology of Chess will provide a comprehensive introduction to the psychological aspects of one of the world's most played games. Drawing on an extensive body of literature, the book explores the cognitive functions involved in playing chess, discussing diverse topics such as perception and memory in chess thinking, pattern recognition, and skill acquisition. The book will also consider contemporary areas of research within the field, including brain training, artificial intuition, and ...

From the development of skills through learning and practice, to how self-confidence and decision-making can be honed to boost our expertise, The Psychology of Performance is an invaluable account for anyone who wants to perform to their best.

From Singapore to Scotland, Canada to the Channel Islands, Namibia to New Zealand and beyond, International English takes you on a fascinating journey through the varieties of English spoken around the world. Comparisons across the varieties provide a comprehensive guide to differences in phonetics, phonology, grammar and vocabulary, making this a useful resource for teachers of English as a foreign language and linguistics students alike. This sixth edition has been thoroughly updated to inc...

This textbook aims to explain air power to both military and civilian audiences in an accessible manner, approaching the topic in a balanced and systematic way.

An introduction to the language of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, written by experienced teachers, both native Gaelic-speakers. Clear explanations, emphasis on up-to-date, conversational language.

Colloquial Swahili is the ideal introduction to the major language of East Africa. Written by experienced teachers, the course provides a step-by-step approach to Swahili. No previous knowledge of the language is required.

This second edition of Colloquial Greek has been completely revised and updated to make learning Greek easier and more enjoyable than ever before.