European Union in the Global Context explores the interplay between the state and state sovereignty, nationalism, European integration and globalisation. It provides essential foundations in these areas, while using stimulating arguments to prompt discussion and provoke interest in the relationships between these processes. It critically analyses the challenges faced by the EU from the contemporary political and economic dynamics of globalisation (IPE), including trading relationships set through the WTO and bilateral relations with emerging markets, especially the BRIC economies. Likewise, pressures from within, such as a resurgence of nationalism, localisation, anti-austerity politics, and Euroscepticism are examined. While the Union is fundamentally challenged by pressures from above and below, and by its own internal dysfunction, it remains central to the effective management of the international political economy. European Union in the Global Context is a lively, focussed and engaging text, incorporating anecdotes and contemporary arguments, and presenting different perspectives on European integration and globalisation. It will be of key interest to European Politics, European Studies, European Union Studies and more broadly to global political economy, foreign and security policy and international relations.

European Union in the Global Context explores the interplay between the state and state sovereignty, nationalism, European integration and globalisation. It provides essential foundations in these areas, while using stimulating arguments to prompt discussion and provoke interest in the relationships between these processes. It critically analyses the challenges faced by the EU from the contemporary political and economic dynamics of globalisation (IPE), including trading relationships set through the WTO and bilateral relations with emerging markets, especially the BRIC economies. Likewise, pressures from within, such as a resurgence of nationalism, localisation, anti-austerity politics, and Euroscepticism are examined. While the Union is fundamentally challenged by pressures from above and below, and by its own internal dysfunction, it remains central to the effective management of the international political economy. European Union in the Global Context is a lively, focussed and engaging text, incorporating anecdotes and contemporary arguments, and presenting different perspectives on European integration and globalisation. It will be of key interest to European Politics, European Studies, European Union Studies and more broadly to global political economy, foreign and security policy and international relations.

Europe, the State and Globalisation explores the interplay between the state and state sovereignty, nationalism, European integration and globalisation. It provides essential foundations in all these areas, while using stimulating arguments to prompt discussion and provoke interest in the relationships between these processes. Throughout, Europe, the State and Globalisation addresses various issues of historical and theoretical importance, including the institutions of the European Union, integration theory, regional policy, multilevel governance and EU enlargement, International Relations theory, the nature and impact of globalisation, the challenges of transnational government and the changing nature of the state The text is ideal for undergraduate courses in European Politics.

Europe, the State and Globalisation explores the interplay between the state and state sovereignty, nationalism, European integration and globalisation. It provides essential foundations in all these areas, while using stimulating arguments to prompt discussion and provoke interest in the relationships between these processes.Throughout, Europe, the State and Globalisation addresses various issues of historical and theoretical importance, including: - the institutions of the European Union - integration theory, regional policy, multilevel governance and EU enlargement- International Relations theory- the nature and impact of globalisation- the challenges of transnational government- the changing nature of the state Key features - 'Key concept' sections clarify key terms, while discussions around each term illustrate different perspectives-...

Communicating in Business is a short American English course for intermediate level students in or preparing for work who need to improve their communicative ability when socializing, telephoning, presenting, taking part in meetings and negotiating. Students analyze the requirements of the relevant communicative situation and are then given controlled and free stage practice to develop confidence, fluency, range and effectiveness. The second edition includes a Quick Communication Check in each unit and the material has been thoroughly updated with a greater focus on email communication.

English365 is a three-level course in Business and general English. English365 is for and about professionals in a wide range of working environments, from traditional business contexts to the public and voluntary sectors. Reflecting this, the Student's Books include specially-commissioned interviews with real working people from a variety og different backgrounds including a PA from Rolls Royce (Level 1), an editor for The Ecologist magazine (Level 2) and the Executive Director of the Japan Committee for UNICEF (Level 3). The Student's Books provide a supportive learning environment with an emphasis on communicative language practice in targeted work and social contexts. Each of the 30 units provides at least 90 minutes' classroom teaching material. They also include a grammar reference section and a full answer key and tapescript of the recordings.

A comprehensive and clear guide for those looking to improve their English grammar for use in the workplace. If you are required to use English at work but feel you need to build up your grammar, Collins' new Business Grammar & Practice is the perfect solution. Well-known Business English experts Nick Brieger and Simon Sweeney guide the user through 72 units to explain the structure of the English language. Examples of real usage are followed by a simple but thorough explanation of each grammar point. Then, a range of practice exercises cement your understanding. All of the sample sentences are taken from the COBUILD corpus. This ensures that you don't learn artificial language - instead you get to grips with the vocabulary and structures that are used in the business world around the globe today. Work through the book from start to finish for a comprehensive course in intermediate grammar, or pick and choose the topics of most interest to you. Topics covered: * Main tenses (presents, pasts, futures, conditionals) * Auxiliaries and modals * Active vs. passive voice * Verb irregularities * Sentence and clause types * Nouns * Adjectives and adverbs * Determiners (articles, pronouns, demonstratives...) * Prepositions CEF level: B1-B2 ALSO AVAILABLE: Collins Business Grammar & Practice: Pre-Intermediate

English for Business Communications is a short course for managers who need to improve their communicative ability when: socializing using the telephone taking part in meetings negotiating presenting The focus is on building confidence and improving fluency. Key features - Modular approach for greater flexibility - Focus on listening and speaking - Language and communication skills checklists for all 15 units - realistic communication activities - new self-study sections for all 15 units to enhance effectiveness Components Student's Book Teacher's Book Audio Cassette Set (2) Audio CD (2)

Communicating in Business is a short American English course for intermediate level students in or preparing for work who need to improve their communicative ability when socializing, telephoning, presenting, taking part in meetings and negotiating. Students analyze the requirements of the relevant communicative situation and are then given controlled and free stage practice to develop confidence, fluency, range and effectiveness. The second edition includes a Quick Communication Check in each unit and the material has been thoroughly updated with a greater focus on email communication.

Reflecting the work-life balance of busy adults, it enables learners to develop the English they really need for the social and business communication demands of their daily lives. The course is for and about professionals in a wide range of working environments, including traditional business contexts and the public and voluntary sectors. It is particularly suitable for those who have studied English in the past but want to refresh, consolidate and practise their existing English as well as learn new language. Each of the 30 Student's Book units provides at least 90 minutes' classroom teaching material. Whiteboard Software designed for use alongside the Level 1 Student's Book offers teachers a dynamic, flexible way to present and use the Student's Book material in class, including audio and hundreds of pictures and texts. www.cambridge.org/elt/english365 offers additional support and practice in the form of worksheets, wordlists, online research activities, weblinks and revision units.

English365 is a three-level course in Business and general English. English365 is for and about professionals in a wide range of working environments, from traditional business contexts to the public and voluntary sectors. Reflecting this, the Student's Books include specially-commissioned interviews with real working people from a variety of different backgrounds including a PA from Rolls Royce (Level 1), an editor for The Ecologist magazine (Level 2) and the Executive Director of the Japan Committee for UNICEF (Level 3). The Student's Books provide a supportive learning environment with an emphasis on communicative language practice in targeted work and social contexts. Each of the 30 units provides at least 90 minutes' classroom teaching material. They also include a grammar reference section and a full answer key and tapescript of the recordings.

English365 is a three-level course in Business and general English. The Personal Study Book contains: - Better language learning - ideas on how to learn English more effectively - Practice exercises - one page of self-study exercises per unit of the Student's Book for additional practice - a full answer key to the exercises - a complete transcript of the contents of the Personal Study Book Audio CD. The Personal Study Book Audio CD contains: - Listening units - exercises to reinforce work done in the Student's Book - Pronunciation and Social English dialogues - recordings from the Student's Book to provide further practice.