Mark A. Clarke Livres

The 4th edition of Reader's Choice,the world's best-known reading skills textbook for ESL/EFL students, includes teachers' favorite features: Original authentic readings from a variety of sources, now including websites Specific instruction and exercises for developing students' skills in skimming, scanning, reading for thorough comprehension, and critical reading Readings accompanied by a variety of exercises, including a composition focus to encourage use of the text in integrated reading-writing programs.The popular format of alternating skills units with reading units is back in the 4th edition. Favorite readings--like "The Lottery," "The Sacred Rac," and the mysteries--are back; some, like "The Milgram Experiment" have been augmented with supplemental material that brings the story/article into the new millennium.Readings in the new edition come from websites, questionnaires, menus, schedules, maps, magazines, newspapers, advertisements, textbooks, and poetry and fiction. Topics addressed by the new readings include: the globalization of tourism, English as a global language, genetic engineering, aging of the world's population, the world's fight for food, and the cross-generational workplace.The answer key is included in the back of the book.

Digger Digger Digger is a delightfully crafted story in poetic verse. Colorfully illustrated in watercolor, the reader is invited to journey into a child's world of make-believe. Unbound by the limitations of the grown-up world, this is a story about Elliot, his toy, and the power of the imagination.

The book features detailed biographies and listings of veterans from Columbia County, New York, who served honorably in various conflicts, including the Revolutionary War and modern wars like Iraq and Afghanistan. It highlights their contributions and sacrifices across different eras, providing a comprehensive tribute to these individuals and their service to the nation.

The narrative explores the enchanting moments when the moonlight illuminates the night, inviting introspection and wonder. Through lyrical prose, the author captures the beauty and mystery of nocturnal experiences, blending personal reflections with a sense of magic. The story invites readers to embrace the tranquility and inspiration that the moon brings, creating a connection between the celestial and the everyday. Themes of solitude, creativity, and the natural world intertwine, offering a contemplative journey under the moonlit sky.