Mastery: A University Word List Reader (Vocabulary Mastery Series)

This textbook introduces ESL/EFL students to the most frequently used words in American academic environments, based on the 800-word University Word List developed by Xue and Nation (1984). Adding this academic vocabulary to the 2,000 basic words of English enables students to understand 95 percent of academic texts.Mastery also familiarizes students with American culture: students read about prominent Americans involved in business (Lee Iacocca), social activism (Gloria Steinem, Cesar Chavez), politics (Colin Powell), sports (Roberto Clemente), science (Carl Sagan), architecture (Maya Lin), and the arts (Maya Angelou, Georgia O'Keeffe). The target vocabulary is introduced in the readings, which are taken from current biographies and have been selected to stimulate student interest. For example, students are introduced to the excitement of designing a car (the 1964 Mustang) with Iacocca, the formidable task of starting a union with Chavez, and the joy of Clemente's batting his 3,000th hit. Thus, Mastery provides students with the vocabulary they will encounter most frequently in their academic endeavors and also enriches their understanding of a culture..

Mastery: A University Word List Reader

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WELLS, LINDA

Valcourt, Gladys

Words, Language & Grammar

Univ of Michigan Pr

From the lives of distinguished Americans, ESL/EFL students learn vocabulary vital to academic success

Mastery: A University Word List Reader, Teacher's Manual

Two former flames. One murder. And lots of broken hearts.Alexa Smith has left her small-town Florida roots behind for a glamorous life as a flight attendant. However, her upcoming high school reunion is dredging up more than a little heartache. Alexa’s one true love is still in Cypress Lake—with his wife and daughter.As Alexa confronts her feelings for Rick Young, she finds herself tossed into a tangled web of mystery and murder that has its roots in decades-old resentments. Rick’s wife is dead, and any one of Alexa’s friends or family could be next.Author Linda Wells is an expert writer of domestic thriller books. In this new addition to the pantheon of top romantic thrillers and sexy mystery books, Wells, one of the premier, homegrown Florida mystery authors, sprinkles a touch of sweetness and seduction into a churn of chaotic emotion.This is one of those romantic murder mystery books you won’t be able to put down!

CYPRESS LAKE: A Romance Thriller

Romance

Romantic Suspense

Independently published

In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Fitzwilliam Darcy arrives at Netherfield in a state of indignation and delivers an insult that nearly ended his future before it began. What if he did not go to Meryton that autumn and instead met Elizabeth Bennet later in London during the winter? What if their introduction was not an insult, but rather a challenge to smile, and how does the strength of an extraordinary couple help them to survive all that life sends their way? Chance Encounters is a journey of the imagination, and explores how a resigned and wiser Elizabeth meets a hardened Darcy. It follows them and their families through their courtship, marriage, and beyond. Together they experience a mature love. Revised 2012 edition. This story contains scenes of a mature nature. Linda Wells is the author of Fate and Consequences, Perfect Fit and the Memory and Imperative series.

Chance Encounters

Historical

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Fitzwilliam Darcy fails to inform the populace of Meryton about the danger posed by having a rake such as George Wickham living in their midst. This was done to protect the reputation of his beloved sister; a sister who he fortunately prevented from eloping with the man. This failure leads to heartache for him and the family of the woman he loved. In Fate and Consequences, Georgiana Darcy does leave with George Wickham to elope. Darcy finds her in time to prevent the wedding, but not in time to stop the news of her ruin from spreading. Now a humbled man, he must try to find his and his sister's place in society. A twist of Fate introduces him at his darkest hour to the woman he otherwise might have resisted loving, and who helps him to restore his sister, and his wounded soul. This is a what-if story of love and reconciliation. This story ontains mature themes. Linda Wells is also the author of Chance Encounters and Perfect Fit.

Fate And Consequences: A Tale Of Pride And Prejudice

Perfect Fit is a modern fairy tale featuring the characters of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Billionaire William Darcy is burdened with maintaining his family’s legacy following the tragic deaths of his parents, and must also attempt to restore his young sister’s spirit after becoming the victim of Internet luring by a former family friend. Elizabeth Bennet is a popular author of young adult mystery novels. She began writing as a way to escape first the behavior, and then the memory, of a dominating former lover. These two lonely people meet at a wedding, over a broken shoe, and learn that once upon a time can lead to a happy ending. This low-angst story contains scenes of a mature nature. Linda Wells is also the author of Chance Encounters, Fate and Consequences, Memory and Imperative.

Perfect Fit: A Modern Tale of Pride and Prejudice

Contemporary

This book tells you how God is with you when you go through troubled times in your life. He is holding your hand and carrying you, giving you such peace that no words can describe. This book tells about the dreams and vision he has given me, to increase my faith and strength to continue on. Just remember, you are never alone in life. God's hand leads you.

Dreams and Visions

Religion & Spirituality

WestBowPress

In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet meet when their personalities are fully formed. Influenced by their experiences and the people around them, they must endure a year of transformation to find their love. What effect would the sight of their soul mates have upon Darcy and Elizabeth if it occurred at a much earlier and vulnerable moment? How would this shared memory change his advance into arrogance and pride, and her sensitivity to the opinions of others? And ultimately, what will happen when they finally meet somewhere beyond their imaginations? The Memory series is a story of family, and how the love affair of one couple influences the lives of everyone around them. Volume 1: Lasting Impressions begins on a fateful day in Hyde Park when 15-year-old Elizabeth Bennet spies the handsome 22-year-old Fitzwilliam Darcy. Instead of wondering over his status: bachelor, rich, gentleman . . . all of the qualities she had been taught by her mother to seek for her husband, she saw only the sorrowful man in need. Darcy heard laughter and saw a girl and a smile. Both have much to overcome before they can be together, but one thing is certain, they would have loved each other no matter where or when they had met. The story continues in Volume 2: Trials to Bear, and Volume 3: How Far We Have Come. These stories contain scenes of a mature nature.

Memory: Volume 1, Lasting Impressions: A Tale of Pride and Prejudice

The second volume of the Memory series, Trials to Bear, follows the newlywed couple Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy as they move beyond the heady days of courtship (Volume 1, Lasting Impressions). Both of them are very young, at only eighteen and twenty-four years old, neither is completely confident in their position and will rely heavily on each other to grow as one challenge after another comes their way. They will face the demons and fears of Darcy's past, and provide an example of love and felicity that influences and ultimately changes everyone who touches their lives. Elizabeth will grow assured, no longer a shy girl insecure of her beauty or worth; she will become every day the woman who will undoubtedly be a force in London society, in whatever capacity she chooses to excel. The pride that Darcy feels for her will be evident no matter how it is displayed and he will confidently settle into his position as the master of Pemberley. The story continues in Volume 3: How Far We Have Come. These stories contain scenes of a mature nature.

Memory: Volume 2, Trials to Bear: A Tale of Pride and Prejudice

The third volume of the Memory series, How Far We Have Come, finds the Darcys with a family of their own, fully matured and comfortable with their positions as the master and mistress of Pemberley. The fears and demons of Darcy's past have been addressed, and the formidable Fitzwilliam family has accepted and embraced the unique and exceptional example of marriage that the Darcys display. Now it is Elizabeth's turn to finally put to rest the pain of her history, while at the same time influencing her sisters to grow and become women to be admired as well. The Darcys often bemuse their friends and family with their approach to addressing the many facets of their lives, however, all are quick to admit that they are better for knowing them. The story contains scenes of a mature nature.

Memory: Volume 3, How Far We Have Come: A Tale of Pride and Prejudice

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