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Energy and climate wars refer to physical conflict as well as to ideological "wars" which are no less vicious/ cruel and violent since both relate to our use of the world’s most precious commodity: energy. This monograph has been written with the "concerned citizen" in mind, those who have grasped that energy is a critical issue for all of us; those who recognize that distorting sensationalist headlines have clouded public understanding on energy and climate. The greatest threat to mankind, Glover and Economides argue, does not lie in future energy wars or in apocalyptic ec...

English for Business Communication is designed for people, who already deal (job experienced learners), or who will be dealing (pre-experienced learners) with English speaking partners, colleagues, customers or prospective clients. It is intended for people who can already express themselves fairly well in everyday English -a standard roughly equivalent to the upper intermediate level- but have difficulties when faced with applying that knowledge in typical, everyday business situations.

Study English for Business Educational Purposes is a new and stimulating language course for today’s Business English student. Dealing with engaging international issues of especial interest to learners in the Business field, it exposes the student to a richness of diverse language terminology fundamental to understanding the corporate world.

World politics (or International Relations) is a subject rather than a discipline, a field rather than a form of knowledge. There is little doubt, however, that the most important contributions in international relations have been made by history-the explanation of events by reference to evidence of thought and action contained principally in documents and artifacts , ethics-the definition of right and wrong- and philosophy-the clarification of concepts and the unpicking of incoherent arguments. Though international political theory was little more than a footnote to po...

"Study English for Business Educational Purposes" is a new and stimulating language course for today's Business English student. Dealing with engaging International Issues of especial Interest to learners In the business field, it exposes the student to a richness of diverse language terminology fundamental to understanding the corporate world. "Study English for Business Educational Purposes" offers a unique lexical syllabus approach to language learning, which ensures highly effective results for upper-Intermediate level students wishing to Increase their confidence, c...

"Wrtling and Translating in English for International Relations" is an upper-intermediate to advanced level writing and translating practice course, for learners who need to be able to express the key concepts of International Relations in English. The aims of the materials included in this book are: -to present learners with the language and concepts found in newspapers and magazine articles; -to help learners become aware of the process, organisational principles, and rhetorical strategies involved in producing clear and effective writing; -to provide learners with o...

English for Academic Discussion Classes aims to help students of International Studies or related academic fields improve their competence in academic communication skills, sharing their thoughts on a number of global or national issues. This is achieved in various ways, as the material is intentionally flexible in design. The materials provide a beneficial environment for students to - develop new ideas - understand views from different perspectives and - practise analysing the world through the lens of a particular field The discussion topics dealt with are highly...

English for International Relations is designed to assist those who wish to develop and enhance their skills in the use of English as a foreign language within an international relations context.

"English for International Politics, Law and Finance" is designed to assist those who wish to develop and enhance their skills in the use of English as a foreign language within an international relations context.

"Speech Communication Skills in the Global Workforce" is written with the aim of introducing to the student, the role and meaning of culture along with its connection to communication and public speaking skills in a culturally diverse environment. It is a practical course that motivates students to speak confidently and effectively in a global environment. Material is provided that can be applied immediately in their lives and potential careers.

It is commonly known that political argument often boils down to a struggle over the legitimate meaning of terms. The problem is that words such as -democracy-, -freedom- and -justice- have different meanings to different people, so that the concepts themselves come to seem problematic. A way out of this dilemma was found by W. B. Gallic (1955-6), who suggested that in the case of concepts such as the ones cited above, controversy runs so deep that no neutral or settled definition can ever be developed. It is also known that the language used by students of politics is larg...