The Cotswolds (Gloucestershire, West Oxfordshire, and parts of North Wiltshire) have a rich history, stunning architecture, and glorious countryside. English Country Interiors features 18 specially photographed Cotswold homes with traditional charm, each house belonging to a person with a particular trade, from bee-keeping to carpentry. Many period-style buildings are shown, including a mill house, a shooting lodge, and a terraced cottage. Mark Nicholson’s stunning photography brings alive this beautiful part of England, capturing the essence and feel of each individual property.
Sarah Elizabeth Northwood Bücher
This reader presents an applied linguistics framework for analyzing real-world language issues, enabling students to cultivate essential theoretical and empirical skills for language teaching and related professions. The first part features seven key discussions on contemporary applied linguistics, linking language theory and usage to educational and professional contexts. Topics include the politics of applied linguistics, responses to globalization, and connections to social theory. While these discussions are primarily theoretical, the second part offers abridged versions of thirteen case studies that apply the principles from Part One to specific real-world challenges. Most studies focus on educational settings, but the range of applied linguistic inquiry also encompasses legal forensics, literary analysis, translation, language therapy, lexicography, and workplace communication. The editors provide introductions to the volume and each part, facilitating students' transition from general theory to specific applications. These introductions highlight significant issues and demonstrate the relevance of both theory and practical applications to students' studies and future professional practices. This reader is essential for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in Applied Linguistics, English Language, and TESOL/TEFL courses.