Az Idegen Nyelvi Részleg könyvajánlója - 2008. szeptember

John Ayto: Wobbly Bits and Other Euphemisms: Over 3,000 Ways to Avoid Speaking Your Mind
Wobbly Bits" is the essential guide to polite conversation. Covering everything from the politically incorrect to the seriously taboo, this humorous book offers over 3,000 ways to avoid speaking your mind! Keep this book as your secret weapon (that 'distinguished, cosmetically different person of size your friend keeps mentioning might just not be your ideal date!), and you'll never be caught out again! The subjects covered include crime, sins, sex, the body and its parts, clothing and nakedness, bodily functions and secretions, illness and injury, old age and death, work, poverty, government and politics,warfare and race. "Utterly delightful and instructive" - "The Observer".

Steps to Success: Get that Job: CVs
It's never been harder to find the perfect job, and marketing yourself well can be tricky. This book contains a quiz to assess strengths and weaknesses, step-by-step guidance and action points, top tips to bear in mind for the future, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, and lists the best sources of further help. Full of information on different types of CVs for every occasion, this book will help you get your foot in the door and the interview you want.

Steps to Success: Get that Job: Interviews
You've got a fantastic CV; now comes the big test. Get that job: Interviews will give you strategies to cope with these classic questions and more. Offering tips on preparation, pre-interview research, staying cool under pressure, coping with different types of interviews and questions from Hell, Get that Job: Interviews will help you on your way to the ideal job. The book features:
a quiz to assess your strengths and weaknesses, step-by-step guidance and action points, top tips and ideas to bear in mind for the future, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points to remember, related Web links and further sources of help: the best places to find more information.

Check your English Vocabulary for Medicine (Third edition)
Updated to include new terms and references, this workbook helps nonnative English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core medical terminology. The workbook covers topics including parts of the body, conditions and treatments, symptons, medical abbreviations, diagnosis, chemistry, instruments and equipment. Students, nurses, doctors, and other medical staff can test and build their medical English vocabulary with a combination of self-study exercises, practical speaking activities, and amusing crosswords, puzzles, and word games.