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The Self-Access Centre - English - Special Interest

The Special Interest section in the Self-Access Centre offers a range of books on specific topics, such as culture and art, intercultural communication, history and many more. Check the "Description" rubric for more details about each book.

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Designed to help you communicate more effectively when doing business across cultures. 1 50 Ways to Improve Your Intercultural Skills Bob Dignen James Chamberlain Summertown Publishing Ltd Special-Interest C1 2009 1
This authoritative dictionary provides in-depth coverage of major recent historical events, from 1900 to the present day. It includes country entries for every country in the world, with maps and historical summaries. 2 A Dictionary of Contemporary World History: From 1900 to the present day Jan Palmowski Oxford University Press Special-Interest C1, C2 2008 1
This book tells the story of art in Britain since the Middle Ages. It shows how the British are a deeply visual people, making and breaking images through the centuries to strengthen their hopes and hatreds and, occasionally, to reveal themselves as they really are. 3 A History of British Art Andrew Graham-Dixon BBC Books Art & Design C1, C2 1996 1
This history of reading discusses all aspects associated with the act, including how we read, the first kinds of reading materials and the development of books, and how books are written, translated, and enjoyed. 4 A History of Reading Alberto Manguel HarperCollins Publishers Art & Design C1, C2 1996 1
This is a new printing of one of the honored histories of mathematics of all time. When the last revised edition appeared in 1908, it was hailed by mathematicians and laymen alike, and it remains one of the clearest, most authoritative and most accurate works in the field. 5 A Short Account of the History of Mathematics W.W. Rouse Ball Dover Publications Mathematics B2, C1, C2 1960 1
For over a quarter of a century this art historical tour de force has consistently proved the classic introduction to humankind's artistic heritage. From our Paleolithic past to our digitized present, every continent and culture is covered in an articulate and well-balanced discussion - a broad and epic canvas that omits none of the fine detail. 6 A World History of Art Hugh Honour & John Fleming Laurence King Publishing Art & Design C1, C2 2009 1
Written specifically for Edexcel's AS/A Level General Studies specification, this one-volume text provides you with an AS/A Level General Studies course that is easy to implement. It also offers an easy way to identify, record and assess each Key Skill. 7 A-Level General Studies Davies, G. & Little, E. Longman Culture 2001 2
Explores the history and culture of Britain 8 AA - Illustrated Guide to Britain Various Drive Publications Ltd Geography C1, C2 1973 1
This book, and the television series it accompanies, open the doors into a world that we have never seen. We discover the design miracle of insects' bodies; their sophisticated communication systems; their fast and furious reproductive systems, and much more about their strange structures and lives. As this book shows, in their looks and behaviour, insects are as close to an alien lifeform as any we are likely to find in the stars 9 Alien Empire Christopher O'Toole BBC Books Biology C1, C2 1995 1
This book gives up-to-date information on all aspects of British life and institutions. It explains everything that other nationalities find interesting, amusing, puzzling or even frustrating about Britain and the British 10 An A-Z of British Life Adrian Room Oxford University Press Art & Design C1, C2 1990 1
A collection of articles on the arts from the pages of the 'Free China Journal' in 1990 11 Art and Culture Free China Journal 1990 The Free China Journal Art & Design C1, C2 1990 1
This book was designed to help students prepare for leaving school, and to acquire a wide range of adult skills that will prove useful at home, at work, or on a training scheme 12 Basic Skills You Need H.M. Dobinson Nelson General Interest B1, B2, C1, C2 1985 1
Simple and and essential phrases any traveller to Britain can learn. 13 BBC Essential English Guide To Britain Bob Maisden BBC Books Special-Interest A2 1990 1
This book is aimed at intermediate and advanced learners of English who want to know more about Britain and the British 14 Britain - The Country and its People: An Introduction for Learners of English James O'Driscoll Oxford University Press Geography B2, C1, C2 1995 2
Comprehension questions help students to examine the information closely and draw their own conclusions about key issues End of unit interviews, in which speakers talk about their own varied experiences of life in Britain. 15 Britain Explored Paul Harvey Rhodri Jones Longman Special-Interest B1, B2, C1 2002 1
This book is an in-depth study of the public and private faces of contemporary Britain, and thoroughly examines the changes and challenges the nation faces as it enters the 21st century 16 Britain in Close-Up: Second Edition David McDowall Pearson Geography B1, B2, C1 1999 2
"Cambridge English for Job-hunting" is for upper-intermediate to advanced level learners of English who need to use English during the job application process. The course can be used in the classroom or for self-study. Ideal for working professionals and those new to the world of employment, the course develops the specialist language knowledge and communication skills that job-seekers need to apply for and secure jobs. 17 Cambridge English for Job-hunting Colm Downes Cambridge University Press Business, Business & Management B1, B2, C1, C2 2008 1
This is a very successful textbook for undergraduate students of pure mathematics. Students often find the subject of complex analysis very difficult. Here the authors, who are experienced and well-known expositors, avoid many of such difficulties by using two principles: (1) generalising concepts familiar from real analysis; (2) adopting an approach which exhibits and makes use of the rich geometrical structure of the subject. An opening chapter provides a brief history of complex analysis which sets it in context and provides motivation. 18 Complex Analysis Ian Stewart & David Tall Cambridge University Press Mathematics 1983 1
Culture File: UK is a cultural awarness course. 19 Culture File Education First Signum International Special-Interest A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 2008 1
This book gives up-to-date information on all aspects of British life and institutions. It explains everything that other nationalities find interesting, amusing or puzzling about Britain and the British 20 Dictionary of Britain - An A-Z of the British way of life Adrian Room Oxford University Press Art & Design A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 1986 1
Yorkshire covers a vast area and its varied landscapes, towns and cities hold many treasures to be discovered. In this book, 92 of the most impressive, interesting or unusual dwellings - from Castle Howard and magnificent Harewood to Wilberforce House in Hull and the Brontë parsonage at Haworth 21 Discover Britain's Historic Houses - Yorkshire Simon Jenkins Reader's Digest Ltd Built Environment & Architecture C1, C2 2005 1
This book is designed to introduce the student to the contents of Earth sciences, providing examples of authentic texts written in the language typical of the subject, allowing the student to practise the skills needed in order to study the subject in English 22 Earth Sciences Christopher St. J. Yates Cassel Publishers Ltd B2, C1, C2 1988 2
Concentrates on 6000 subjects from the conscious memory of living inhabitants of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The book includes facts about history, politicians, pop musicians and business leaders, sports, literature, art, scandal, disasters, battles and current affairs 23 Encyclopedia of Britain Bamber Gascoigne Macmillan General Interest C1, C2 1994 1
England's rich and turbulent history has left a powerful legacy in its buildings and monuments, pageantry and landscape. From castles to cathedrals, stately homes to battlefields, England's past is an essential part of the country we inhabit today. Using the unique archives and authority of English Heritage, this book brings the nation's history vividly to life 24 England's Heritage Derry Brabbs English Heritage History B2, C1, C2 2001 1
"English for Banking & Finance" is designed for students in education and for company employees in training for work. Written by industry practitioners, it combines a strong grammar syllabus with the specialist vocabulary and skills that learners need to succeed in their chosen field. 25 English for Banking & Finance Rosemary Richey Pearson Special-Interest A1, A2 2011 1
"English for Information Technology" is designed for students in education and for company employees in training for work. Written by industry practitioners, it combines a strong grammar syllabus with the specialist vocabulary and skills that learners need to succeed in their chosen field. 26 English for Information Technology Maja Olejniczak Pearson Special-Interest A1, A2 2011 1
A Practical guide to the language you need to operate efficiently in the world of information technology. 27 English for IT and the Internet Lesley Gourlay, Paul Hullock Thompson ELT Special-Interest 2006 1
28 English for Psychology in Higher Education Studies (Teacher's Book) Jane Short Garnet Special-Interest B2, C2 2010 1
"English for Psychology is a skills-based course designed specifically for students of psychology who are about to enter English-medium tertiary level studies. 29 English for Psychology in Higher Education Studies Course Book Jane Short Garnet Special-Interest B2, C2 2010 1
This book is intended to prepare students to participate in basic science courses, especially by aiming to develop concepts of critical thinking and inquiry. It integrates the four basic language skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking - to facilitate the leap from basic English to academic English and prepare students to comprehend and use college-level science material 30 English for Science Fran Zimmerman Prentice Hall General Science B1, B2, C1 1989 1
"English for the Oil Industry" is designed for students in education and for company employees in training for work. Written by industry practitioners, it combines a strong grammar syllabus with the specialist vocabulary and skills that learners need to succeed in their chosen field. 31 English for the Oil Industry Evan Frendo with David Bonamy Pearson Special-Interest A1, A2 2011 1
This book is aimed at developing a basic knowledge of how English is used for communication in dealing with topics in agriculture. Intended for students who already know how to handle the common English sentence patterns but who need to learn how these patterns are used to convey information and to conduct coherent discussion 32 English in Agriculture Alan Mountford Oxford University Press Biology B1, B2, C1 1977 1
Comtemporary western societies are becoming "knowledge societies," that run on expert processes and expert systems epitomised by science and structured into all areas of social life. By looking at epistemic cultures in two sample cases, this book addresses pressing questions about how such expert systems and processes work, what principles inform their cognitive and procedural orientations and whether their organisation, structures and operations can be extended to other forms of social order 33 Epistemic Cultures - How the Sciences Make Knowledge Karin Knorr Cetina Harvard University Press General Science C1, C2 1999 1
A Guide to Cultural Issues for Those Working with International Students. 34 Feeling at Home: A Guide to Cultural Issues for Those Working with International Students The British Council Art & Design A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 1997 2
The story of a riddle that confounded the world's greatest minds for 358 years. How an Englishman, after years of secret toil and frustration, finally solved mathematics' most challenging problem. 35 Fermat's Last Theorum Simon Singh Fourth Estate Maths Books, Special-Interest B2, C1, C2 1997 1
This book celebrates Britain, and the institutions, events, pageants and traditions that make it great 36 Great Britain - A Celebration Hunter Davies & Frank Hermann Hamish Hamilton Ltd Art & Design C2 1982 1
A useful and interesting guide for tourists visiting the UK, explaining all aspects of British life, from arriving in England, to visiting a doctor. Although intended for the Japanese, it is equally useful to anyone who is not from the UK 37 How to Live in England - A Guide for the Japanese Anna Udagawa Yohan Publications General Interest B1, B2 1994 1
This book is a comprehensive course for intermediate level learners who need to understand and use the English of computing for study and work 38 Infotech - English for computer users Santiago Remacha Esteras Cambridge University Press Computer Science B1, B2, C1 1999 1
The insights provided by this book are of two main types. On the one hand, there are those which relate to the classroom and to practice. On the other, there are also insights into the principles which lie behind good practice 39 Insights 1 Field, Graham & Peacock IATEFL Special-Interest B2, C1, C2 1996 1
In this book Arthur Miller brings together some of the profoundest mysteries of both art and science. Displaying a subtle grasp of subjects as divergent as quantum physics, Cubist painting, and philosophy of mind, the author shows how some of the great geniuses of the past few centuries had to change the way they saw in order to achieve their greatest works 40 Insights of Genius - Imagery and Creativity In Science And Art Arthur I. Miller Copernicus Art & Design B2, C1, C2 1996 1
From centuries of relative obscurity, Korea is rapidly becoming a major economic force in the world. This book is intended to act as a useful resource bank of information, including sections on geography, history, religion, art and economics 41 Korea - People, Country and Culture Keith Howard, Susan Pares & Tessa English SOAS Geography B2, C1, C2 1996 1
"Life in the Freezer" is an exciting new natural history of the Antarctic. Less celebrated than its northern equivalent, it boasts an equal blend of extraordinary wildlife and stunning scenery. In this book, Alastair Fothergill traces the region's seasonal cycle and explains how marine, mammal, bird and plant life survive in one of the harshest climates on earth 42 Life In The Freezer Alistair Fothergill BBC Books General Science, Natural World C1, C2 1993 1
This hands-on guide is primarily intended to be used in undergraduate laboratories in the physical sciences and engineering. It assumes no prior knowledge of statistics. It introduces the necessary concepts where needed, with key points illustrated with worked examples and graphic illustrations. In contrast to traditional mathematical treatments it uses a combination of spreadsheet and calculus-0based approaches, suitable as a quick and easy on-the-spot reference. The emphasis throughout is on practical strategies to be adopted in the laboratory. 43 Measurements and their Uncertainties - A Practical Guide to Modern Error Analysis Ifan G. Hughes & Thomas P.A. Hase Oxford University Press Physics B2, C1, C2 2010 1
Here is the classic, much-read introduction to the craft and history of mathematics by E.T. Bell, a leading figure in mathematics in America for half a century. 44 Men of Mathematics - The Lives and Achievements of the Great Mathematicians from Zeno to Poincare E.T. Bell Simon & Schuster Maths Books, Special-Interest B2, C1, C2 1937 1
This course is intended for students of Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering in universities, colleges, and technical schools, and for technicians and engineers. 45 Oxford Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Eric H. Glendinning & Norman Glendinning Oxford University Press Special-Interest B1, B2, C1, C2 2001 1
Oxford English for Careers is a new, up-to-date course where you learn what you need to know for a career in technology. Learn the English you need to do the job; practise language in real work situations; Learn specialist vocabulary on every page. 46 Oxford English for Careers: Technology 1, Student's Book Eric H. Glendinning Oxford University Press General Science A2, B1 2007 1
47 Oxford English for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (Answer Book with teaching notes) Eric H. Glendinning & Norman Glendinning Oxford University Press Special-Interest B1, B2, C1, C2 1995 1
This course is designed for people studying Information Technology and Computing, or working in the IT sector. It is suitable for use in universities, technical schools and adult education programmes with intermediate to advanced level students who want to improve and extend their language skills in the context of IT. 48 Oxford English for Information Technology Eric H. Glendinning & John McEwan Oxford University Press Computer Science B1, B2, C1, C2 2002 1
This book provides a unique insight into the 20th century from the point of view of its defining theme - the changing role of the people. Accompanied by the major BBC documentary series of the same title on DVD 49 People's Century Godfrey Hodgson BBC Books History C1, C2 1995 1
50 Pocket Road Atlas of Great Britain Heron Books Geography A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 1981 1
51 Pure Mathematics: No. 2 (Heinemann Modular Mathematics for London AS & A-level) Mr Geoff Mannall and Mr Michael Kenwood Heinemann; 1 edition Mathematics 1995 1
Throughout the world lie the ruins of some of the greatest civilisations the world has ever seen but it remains a mystery how such structures were accomplished without the aid of modern technology. In this book, engineers, architects, archaeologists and others work together to re-create past glories using the tools of the time. Accompanied by the BBC documentary on DVD 52 Secrets of Lost Empires Michael Barnes, Robin Brightwell, Adriana von Hagen, Mark Lehner & Cynthia Page BBC Books History B2, C1 1996 1
"Essentials of College Physics" provides a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and principles of physics without sacrificing any of the problem-solving support or conceptual understanding you will need. 53 Serway's Essentials of College Physics (International Student Edition) Raymond Serway & Chris Vuille Cengage Learning Physics 2007 4
Edgar Degas abandoned his law studies at the age of 18 to take up his career as an artist. He is best known for his charmingly evocative pictures of the ballet dancers at the Paris Opera. This book explores the life and works of this influential Parisian artist 54 The Great Artists - Degas John Gaisford Marshall Cavendish Partworks Ltd Art & Design B1, B2 1985 1
This single-volume encyclopedia uses a thematic rather than an alphabetical arrangement, dividing the world of knowledge into twelve main sections, which is then subdivided into a series of in-depth articles on key topics. In this way, facts are not merely listed; they are explained and put in context 55 The Guinness Encyclopedia Ian Crofton Guinness Publishing Ltd Special-Interest C1, C2 1995 1
This book shows that, however much we may think we have evolved from our animal ancestors, our instincts and behaviour are still rooted in our animal past. In this portrait of the human species, Morris takes us right to the centre of human existence and explores all aspects of human life and behaviour 56 The Human Animal: A Personal View of the Human Species Desmond Morris BBC Books Humanities C1, C2 1994 1
The Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood is best known for its collection of paintings, which includes world-famous works by Rembrandt, Reynolds and Gainsborough. The villa in which the collection is housed was one of the major works of the innovative architect Robert Adam. This richly-illustrated book provides a detailed guide to how the house was furnished and how it was used, and tells the colourful story of Kenwood's many generations of residents 57 The Iveagh Bequest - Kenwood Julius Bryant English Heritage History B2, C1, C2 1990 1
Sir Kingsley Amis was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century and the use and abuse of the English language was one of his principal concerns. This guide, alphabetically arranged, provides a concise, readable and entertaining guide to using English 58 The King's English Kingsley Amis HarperCollins Publishers Special-Interest C1, C2 1997 1
In this book, Jean Aitchison discusses, among other things, the evolution of language in the human species and how it is acquired by children 59 The Language Web Jean Aitchison Cambridge University Press Computer Science C1, C2 1997 1
This is the first volume of the hugely successful PENGUIN ATLAS OF WORLD HISTORY, which covers events from the beginning of world history to the eve of the French Revolution. A wide-ranging, chronological summary of the main cultural, scientific, religious and political events of the period is accompanied by detailed maps that clarify complex historical situations, and make this an essential reference book for students and for the home. 60 The Penguin Atlas of World History: From Prehistory to the Eve of the French Revolution v.1: From Prehistory to the Eve of the French Revolution Vol 1 Hermann Kinder, Werner Hilgemann Penguin Books Ltd Classical World 1995 1
This dictionary provides general information on a wide range of topics in architecture, with emphasis on the history of the subject 61 The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture J.Fleming, H.Honour & N.Pousner Penguin Books Ltd Built Environment & Architecture B2, C1, C2 1991 1
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World symbolise all that was magnificent and mysterious in the pre-Christian West. In this book, archaeologists John and Elizabeth Romer create images of these great wonders using the words of ancient writers and modern archaelogical techniques 62 The Seven Wonders of The World John Romer & Elizabeth Romer Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Classical World C1, C2 1995 1
This book chronicles the events of British history, with particular emphasis on its environmental heritage. It forms a complete history of the British Isles from the beginnings of time to the present day 63 The St Michael Living History of Britain Tricia Palmer Midsummer Books Ltd History B2, C1, C2 1981 1
The Economist review of the year 2003. 64 The World in 2003 The Economist David Hanger Politics & Public Policy B1, B2, C1 2003 1
The Economist review of the year 2004. 65 The World in 2004 The Economist David Hanger Politics & Public Policy B1, B2, C1 2004 1
The Economist review of the year 2005. 66 The World in 2005 The Economist David Hanger Politics & Public Policy B1, B2, C1 2005 1
First opened to students in 1828, UCL had been founded as the University of London in 1826, adopting its current name in 1836. Both in teaching and in research the College has been a distinguished pioneer of new ideas and new methods throughout its existence; this book seeks to assess its history and its changing contribution to society 67 The World of UCL 1828 - 1990 Negley Harte & John North UCL History C1, C2 1991 2
This comprehensive and up-to-date guide is full of information and informed critical comment on all that London has to offer 68 Time Out London Guide TimeOut Magazine Ltd Penguin Books Ltd General Interest B2, C1, C2 1997 1
This book explains how trees can be identified correctly, and also includes a history of trees and a comprehensive account of tree families 69 Trees of Britain and Europe Bob Press & David Hosking New Holland Ltd Biology C1, C2 1992 1

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