The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge, Second Edition: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind (Hardcover)

Posted by qpen on April 2, 2010

Review

“This widely expanded update to the original 2004 edition defines nearly every facet of contemporary life—from arts, grammar, mythology and culture to science, economics, and geopolitical issues. Though bearing an authority and informational wealth that might rival the voluminous Oxford Dictionary of English, this surprisingly manageable volume is organized alphabetically by subject and contains thousands of highly accessible essays, tables, and lists, all composed by Ne (more…)

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Second Language Writing Research: Perspectives on the Process of Knowledge Construction (Paperback)

Posted by qpen on November 26, 2009

ReviewThe candid portraits the contributors provide, the scope of the issues they cover, and the range of research methodologies they include all make this book extremely valuable, not just for people entering L2 writing research, but also for those in second language studies and composition studies. – Talinn Phillips, TESOL QUARTERLY

In this original volume, eighteen researchers from different parts of the world reflect on their own research projects, providing insights into (more…)