Basic German is suitable for independent study and for class use. Features include: *Clear grammatical explanations with examples in both English and German *Authentic language samples from a range of media *Checklists at the end of each unit to reinforce key points *Cross referencing to other grammar chapters *Full exercise answer key *Glossary of grammatical terms. Basic Ger...(展开全部)

This book fills a long standing need for a basic introduction to Cognitive Grammar that is current, authoritative, comprehensive, and approachable. It presents a synthesis that draws together and refines the descriptive and theoretical notions developed in this framework over the course of three decades. In a unified manner, it accomodates both the conceptual and the social-int...(展开全部)

This book fills a long standing need for a basic introduction to Cognitive Grammar that is current, authoritative, comprehensive, and approachable. It presents a synthesis that draws together and refines the descriptive and theoretical notions developed in this framework over the course of three decades. In a unified manner, it accomodates both the conceptual and the social-int...(展开全部)

A clear, comprehensive reference grammar.

As a classical treatise on motivations that compel human beings initiate and engage in any undertaking, Kenneth Burke unfolds a systematic elaboration on "basic forms of through which, in accordance with the nature of the world as all men necessarily experience it, are exemplified in the attributing of motives. These forms of though can be embodied profoundly or trivially, trut...(展开全部)