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The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS is THE definitive guide to IELTS. It contains all you need to succeed in the exam. Skill-building exercises cover all of the question types in the exam for both the General Training and Academic Modules. Our research into real IELTS candidates' exam answers - and the mistakes they make, helps you avoid the same ones! Eight official practice tests and a focus on test-taking strategy help you maximise your score. Videos of the Speaking test, and all the listening material, including the tests, can be found on the DVD-ROM or downloaded via an accompanying App from iTunes or Google Play. IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment

Artists looking to build up their skills and produce accomplished artworks will find this comprehensive drawing reference invaluable. Barrington Barber looks at the key areas - still life, figures, landscape and portraits - and demonstrates the specific skills needed for each type of subject matter. His easy-to-follow approach makes him an ideal tutor for beginners as well as those who can already draw competently • Starting with the basics of drawing, the book moves on to deal with more challenging areas such as figures in action, symbolism in portraits and imaginary landscapes • Artists will learn how to • - Portray the tactile qualities of objects • - Capture dynamic figure poses • - Frame a landscape to best effect • - Create a portrait step by step

Discover the wisdom and wonder of ancient and modern spellcraft in this invaluable introductory guide to magic. It's a must-have for every teen who's ready to release their inner enchantress ... and live a charmed life! • Inside you'll find everything that you need to get started with divination, charms, and enchantments. Practical tips and techniques will help you to achieve the creative state of mind necessary for magic. You'll learn the secrets of potions and candles; spoken and written spells; and the power of your own feelings • Find out what your castings can reveal about your personality and destiny, learn how to bless and protect your friends and family -- and find your own twist on an ancient tradition • Discover the secret forces of the universe

For more than two millennia, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has influenced some of history’s most successful decision-makers. In this striking hardback guide, business journalist Mark Smith extracts key lessons from this timeless work and explains how they can be applied to modern business • Learn to understand your rivals, make calculated moves, avoid prolonged conflict and more - all based in Sun Tzu’s own teachings. Case studies involving some of the world’s most famous companies are featured, including Amazon and Airbnb. You will find unique real-world examples of Sun Tzu’s teachings in practice, from Californian app developers to TED Talkers, with tips and insights that can help you on the road to success. At the end of each chapter, the original words of Sun Tzu are included, offering you the chance to consider his advice for yourself

This attractive, full-color illustrated guide shows readers how to create all types of digital art using different software platforms. It introduces readers to the major software packages available and includes artworks of varying styles and all levels of complexity

Explore the mysteries of the cosmos in this highly visual hardback guide, written by leading NASA astronomer and educator Sten Odenwald • Have you ever wondered how the first stars were born? Or pondered what really happens around a black hole? Here Sten Odenwald answers these questions and many more as he takes you on a mesmerizing journey across the entire history of the universe, brought to life by spectacular, full-colour space photography. You will learn about the composition of planets, galaxy mergers, asteroid belts, the fundamental nature of spacetime, and much, much more • Other topics include • The Big Bang • Dark matter • The life cycle of stars • Planets both inside and outside our solar system • Featuring a range of diagrams and infographics to aid understanding, this large-format hardback guide casts your eye towards the stars and unlocks the many mysteries of the universe

Recognizing that creative writing is an expression of identity as much as a craft that can be honed, Sara Maitland presents advice based on her own career as a novelist, non-fiction writer and teacher. Her guidance is accompanied by 40 exercises that aim to generate excitement about language, encourage an exploration of different styles, and help establish a regular writing habit

The Complete Guide to IELTS deconstructs the IELTS test and works systematically through each paper, covering all task types, text types and skills. No stone is left unturned. The material can be used in class or by students working on the own • Features • Each lesson offers task analysis, sample questions, tips and tactics, and skills-building exercises • Separate vocabulary lessons deal with the common lexical features of the IELTS reading passage types and listening sections • Engaging and motivating National Geographic video lessons increase students’ familiarity with the listening task types • A Language Resource Bank provides a comprehensive grammar reference and practice exercises covering all the grammar needed for the test • Full practice test

The Complete Guide to IELTS deconstructs the IELTS test and works systematically through each paper, covering all task types, text types and skills. No stone is left unturned. The material can be used in class or by students working on the own • Features • Each lesson offers task analysis, sample questions, tips and tactics, and skills-building exercises • Separate vocabulary lessons deal with the common lexical features of the IELTS reading passage types and listening sections • Engaging and motivating National Geographic video lessons increase students’ familiarity with the listening task types • A Language Resource Bank provides a comprehensive grammar reference and practice exercises covering all the grammar needed for the test • Full practice test

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