The Value of Curiosity by Spencer Johnson M D
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 include the following:
- new sections on the Death of RP, Estuary English, Multicultural London English, the Dublin accent and Fijian English;
- updated material on RP phonology, New Zealand English phonology, Australian English lexis, North American English lexis and the Northern Cities Chain Shift;
- revised and updated references and bibliography.
This textbook comes with free-to-download MP3 files at www.routledge.com/9781138233690, which demonstrate the different varieties featured in the book - ideal for use in class, at home or on the move. International English remains a key and indispensable resource for teachers and students, and is essential reading for anyone studying varieties of English in a global context.
Inspiring and entertaining people with his insightful stories that speak directly to the heart and soul, he is often referred to as the best there is at taking complex subjects and presenting simple solutions that work. Dr. Johnson is the author or co-author of many New York Times bestsellers, including three #1 titles: Who Moved My Cheese?: An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change In Your Work and Life; The One Minute Manager(R), the world's most popular management method, co-authored with Kenneth Blanchard; and The Present: The Gift That Makes Your Work And Life Better Each Day! After graduating with a B.A. in psychology from the University of Southern California, Dr. Johnson received his M.D. degree from the Royal College of Surgeons, and completed medical clerkships at the Mayo Clinic and the Harvard Medical School. He served as Director of Communications for Medtronic, the inventors of cardiac pacemakers; Research Physician at The Institute for Inter-Disciplinary Studies; Consultant to The Center for Study of the Person; and most recently Leadership Fellow at the Harvard Business School. His work has captured the attention of major media, including the BBC, CNN, Fortune,
New York Times, Reader's Digest, Today show, Time magazine, and USA Today. Over thirty million copies of Dr. Johnson's books are available in more than forty languages.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780916392130 |
| ISBN 10 | 0916392139 |
| Title | The Value of Curiosity |
| Author | Spencer Johnson M D |
| Series | Valuetales |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Value Communications |
| Year published | 1985-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 63 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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