This book takes a critical perspective of research on assessing speaking in second and foreign languages. Chapters focus on the complexity brought about by actual interactional competence in speaking tasks and discuss how testing and assessment models and practices can incorporate recent research on the dynamic and situated nature of language

From the day Cadwan fashioned a sword from a willow wand and composed a victory song for his young mistress, Boudicca, he has loyally charted her rise to Queen. Then Emperor Nero rules that the royal line of the Iceni is to be ended, and Boudicca knows this is one battle she cannot afford to lose

Now updated and expanded--a gentle and comprehensive guide for parents expecting a baby with a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition.When prenatal testing reveals that a baby is expected to die before or shortly after birth, many parents choose to proceed with the pregnancy and embrace the time they are able to have with their baby, before birth as well as afterward. With compassion and support,

Six true-life stories of inner strength and determination.I was written off is an insight into the lives of six talented women: their dreams and aspirations, achievements and constant struggles and the challenges they faced in Pakistan. Through their real-life stories, author Dr Talat Azad presents a snapshot of how these inspirational women, against all odds, overcame their disabilities and today

Cultural understanding is indispensable for people who live and work abroad or in multicultural settings, but few have appropriate knowledge and training in this area. Working Across Cultures addresses this need. Suitable for general readers yet intellectually challenging, the book illustrates how to thrive in unfamiliar cultures by understanding and tapping into the stress management mechanisms used

Racism is more devastating than any other disease; a powerful consciousness-altering ideological drug which \"makes a friend appear as an enemy, an enemy as a friend.\" It is a cause of division within the working class and is the basis of the system of discrimination which oppresses thirty million Afro-Americans and, at the same time is a source of corporate super profits, \"the nation\'s most dangerous

Texas Ranger Jake Kearney was astonished to discover that the \"Kid\" Calhoun he stalked, the same outlaw who saved him from ambush, was a woman--and an irresistible one at that! Now Anabeth Calhoun was an unwilling captive of the flinty-eyed Ranger as they pursued a gang of cold-blooded killers . . . and a cache of stolen gold that had mysteriously disappeared. But the lawman\'s problems had only

Roar, ribbit, squeak, snore Children will love imitating the noises made by creatures in the wild, from lions to dolphins to frogs and more. Illustrated with charming photographs, these sturdy pages showcase wild animals and the sounds they make with supersimple facts and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies and toddlers--and their grown-ups--fascinated by every colorful page. Designed

A comprehensive selection of Keto-friendly recipes that make it easy and enjoyable to stick to your ketogenic lifestyle.Following a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet helps you lose weight, feel great and enjoy better energy and mental clarity, but with lots of information about macronutrients and ketosis, it can be hard to know where to start - and what to eat. Keep it Keto makes it easy, with simple

A magnificent new novel from multi-award-winning author Glenda Millard. A story about the strength of the human spirit. Through her lyrical writing, Glenda reveals that people are always more than they

The magnificent second novel from the legendary author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo\'s Nest and Sailor Song is a wild-spirited and hugely powerful tale of an Oregon logging clan. A bitter strike is raging in a small lumber town along the Oregon coast. Bucking that strike out of sheer cussedness are the Stampers: Henry, the fiercely vital and overpowering patriarch; Hank, the son who has spent his life

The heyday of the classic sales force is over. Customers lead mobile and online lives, and successful companies use disruptive concepts to engage with the digitally empowered consumer. Disruptive Selling helps companies transform themselves to the new age of selling by matching supply to demand in an innovative way. Successful disruptive selling concepts must be based on the right combination of a

An irresistible bedtime tale, reissued with all-new illustrations, and now in paperback Jim wonders what to do when a shaggy blue head pops up from under his bed and complains about having to sleep on a hard floor. He kindly allows the monster into the bed, but he was not prepared for the monster\'s snoring. As he investigates other places in his room to sleep, he finds each spot is home to its own

After seeing a superhero movie, Ben Blanchet, a thirteen-year-old boy who has autism, claims that maybe autism is his superpower. This book details a fascinating conversation between Ben and his mom. Ben describes the unique ways he hears, sees, and thinks about the world around him. His amazing narrative of his special gifts will also have you wondering if autism really is a superpower. The commentary

Conspiracy theories appear to be on the rise. A survey by New Science magazine found that the percentage of people believing in one or more conspiracies had risen from 15% twenty years ago to 35% percent last year. They are starting to become so much more than the obsession of fringe individuals. They are now shaping politics, media, the way we view life itself. Under the unprecedented global uncertainty

Humorous and heartwarming tales of resilience, self-care, and mental health from the popular webcomic War and Peas Told in rhyming verse and delightful comic illustrations, these stories cover everything from heartache and personal growth to creative burnout and searching for the elusive perfect email signature. While the groundbreaking Webcomic duo War and Peas is famous for their dark style of humor,

How does an eight-year-old child begin to understand and navigate the world around her when she, and those closest to her, are regularly being subjected to disproportionate measures of rage, brutality, and violence at the hands of those who are meant to protect her? Could she be the one to blame for the fear and chaos that characterise her family life? What will she do with the \'lemons life has given