Introductory Guide to High-Performance Audio Systems: Stereo - Surround Sound

Book Description

How to choose, set up, and enjoy the latest high-technology audio systems are all given expert insight in this indispensable guide for stereo shoppers. Consumers today often use home-audio systems for both stereo music and surround-sound music, they buy multichannel systems instead of two-channel stereo systems, they may have HDTV and flat-panel televisions, and they have largely moved to in-wall and on-wall loudspeakers rather than floorstanding units. Questions relating to all of these changes are covered in a novice-friendly way, as well as Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio formats, and all of the latest surround-sound formats for home theater. The emphasis is not only on solving shopping dilemmas, but also on getting great sound from an audio system.

Customer Reviews:

Good starting point towards life as an audiophile........2007-10-18

The author does a very credible job at covering the universe of high-end audio. It's a very good companion to the first book which was geared towards experienced audiophiles. This book is designed to be more of an introductory 'course' to music lovers who may not yet be 'hooked' on the joys and frustrations that come with the hobby but it does include sufficient new or different thoughts and comments so as to appeal to more experienced audiophiles as well. Whether you start with this volume or Harley's first and more in-depth book, if you love music and have not experienced high-end audio - get one of the books, read it - get some great stereo gear (and the books guide you in how to choose)and dive into your favorite recordings. You'll discover great new sounds you may not have ever heard before.

Introductory Guide to High-Proformance Audio Systems........2007-06-12

This is a very good book on explaning equipment options and definitions of new audio terms. However, quite redundent.

Mini-Version.......2007-03-27

I got Harleys' "Complete Guide to High End Audio" before the "Intro Guide to High Perform..." although I ordered the "Intro" first. Wasn't to arrive for a couple of months so I couldn't wait to find things out & got the earlier "Complete..." Confused? Well, anyway this newest is basically a condensed version of the 'Complete". So if you have it you really don't need this. If not this work is going to get you all the high points and teachings of the other. Either way one or the other will get you started understanding the complexities of sound. Very useful & helpful info!

Harley Brown's Eternal Truths for Every Artist

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Wisdom, but without taking himself too seriously
Insights and Inspiration
Harley Brown's Eternal Truths for Every Artist
Excellent book for intermediate artists
Perhaps a more accurate title?

Harley Brown's Eternal Truths for Every Artist
Harley Brown , and Lewis Barrett Lehrman
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1929834063

Book Description

Harley Brown offers artists his "truths" for painting success--the stuff he hopes they teach in art school. A well-established artist, Brown has gained a large following with his frank, no-nonsense approach to teaching art. Twelve knock-out chapters include:

* What every artist should do first. Harley's own cheap and dirty way to start a painting
* Composition--who needs it? See why most paintings are boring. And why a few will knock your socks off.
* Working with color. Stay miles ahead of the person who skips this chapter!
* Going on from here. Your greatest obstacle isn't skill...it's attitude.
* Plus, 30 magic solutions to common problems, 15 things to leave out of a painting, 24 painting sins and much more!

Supplementing Brown's advice are more than 10 step-by-step painting demonstrations in oil and pastel. His unique offerings are sure to enlighten and entertain painters of all skill levels and backgrounds.

Customer Reviews:

Wisdom, but without taking himself too seriously.......2007-04-12

Mr. Brown's Eternal Truths is the kind of book I have picked up again and again. Not so much for the artistic advice, as for the cheerful inspiration that fills every page. It inspires me to actually head to my art table and begin painting, which is much more than most books. And, most especially, Mr. Brown approaches everything (his paintings, his advice, his life) with humor and joy. A lesson to us all.

Insights and Inspiration.......2006-11-06

This book is an amazing compendium of technique infused with insights that will inspire artists to rethink what, why and how they paint. Set up casually with plain talk, it belies the great book design and wonderful artwork. I highly recommend this book to all artists who aspire to do better!

Harley Brown's Eternal Truths for Every Artist.......2006-07-09

Fantastic book, and highly recommended for anyone wanting to get inside the "meat" of an art instructional manual. Harley has a wonderful sense of humor, and an easy way of explaining his procedures. I have read it through cover to cover, and use it to reference repeatedly.
Next purchase, is Harley's newest book.

Excellent book for intermediate artists.......2006-06-30

Brown's book is excellent for intermediate or advanced artists. I think beginners will find it confusing and beyond them (Brown presumes some drawing and painting abilities are in place). His book will help you "bust loose" and get to the next level. His advice and side-comments are entertaining, anti-establishment, anti-artsy-baloney and generally right on! Enjoy.

Perhaps a more accurate title?.......2006-01-19

I wish this book had been called, "Eternal Truths for Every Artist Who Works in Two Dimensions." It's about flat art. A very few points are relevant to sculpture, but not many. Could easily have saved the money I spent on this and have NOT earned the purchase price back in increased sales yet.

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They can't make seats either.
Nothing like a Harley
My son loved this book !
A Must-Read for Bikers!
The history of Harley-Davidson, from one of the family

100 Years of Harley Davidson
Willie G. Davidson
Manufacturer: Bulfinch
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0821228196

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They can't make seats either........2007-09-15

Perhaps Harley is going to publish an after-market book to correct all of the flaws in this book. Probably in chrome. I originally bought the book hoping to do some resarch on historic color schemes for a new bike, and in that quest I found the book to be quite valuable. Beyond that I found it to be curious that the book was a square format and all of Harley's bike are a horizontal format, so that every beauty shot of the bikes is printed across a gutter. You never get to see a bike in full. It's maddening. That being said, the history of the company and the culture is wonderful and inspiring. The shots from the archives are very well done and the tone of voice is very engaging. I just wanted to see the bikes. It's just like Harley's seats, good looking but kind of uncomfortable.

Nothing like a Harley.......2007-09-05

This book is very informative for the avid Harley lover!! This book would help you make an informative decision on which bike fits your lifestyle!! It is a great book to just pick up and flip thru the pages over and over again!!

Billy Wannyn

My son loved this book !.......2007-06-08

My son has been a "biking enthusiast" and rider for years. He is currently rebuilding an old Harley w/restored parts. I'm scared of cycles and just stay away from them, but I even have to admit that this bike is beautiful !! He had a heart atack a few months ago and I ordered the 100 Years of Harley Davidson because I knew he would enjoy it while recouperating. He DEFINITELY did !! He's back at work -- but says he is still picking it up and re-reading or just flipping through it. It is such a nice book !! If you have a "biker" in your life or you are one yourself, either give it for a gift or enjoy it yourself !!

A Must-Read for Bikers!.......2007-01-09

this is a great coffee table book - not too big, not too small. i actually bought this book as a gift for my boss, as he is a huge harley davidson fan and has a fatboy harley himself. he really liked it! the pics. and the history in this book is awesome.

The history of Harley-Davidson, from one of the family.......2005-12-30

William G. Davidson, or as he is affectionatly known, Willie G., gives an insiders view of the history and near demise of an American institution. I drank the Harley Kool-Aide years ago, but it was interesting to get another viewpoint on the Motor Company. The historical pictures are fantastic, especially the old hill climb photos. This is a must have for any Harley owner, and a gotta have for bikers in general. Be forwarned, you will also drink the Kool-Aide if you haven't already!

Ride Free, Willie G.!

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Couldn't put it down!
Great guide to understanding high-end audio
indispensable
Robert Harley Responds
Something 4 Everyone

The Complete Guide to High-End Audio
Robert Harley
Manufacturer: Acapella Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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Home Theater for Everyone: A Practical Guide to Today's Home Entertainment Systems
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ASIN: 0964084961

Book Description

This newly revised directory brings readers up to speed on the latest in cutting-edge audio equipment. Included are updates on multichannel music reproduction, surround sound, DVD-Audio, and Super Audio CD. Extensive tips on how to listen critically and judge audio-equipment quality, how to optimize the performance of an existing system, and how to best allocate an audio budget are included. Practical techniques for improving the acoustics of existing stereos and listening rooms are also featured.

Customer Reviews:

Couldn't put it down!.......2007-08-22

I love this book. I'm an audio/videophile going on over thirty years now and though I don't agree with alot of what's perpetuated in high-end audio especially concerning cables, I did enjoy this read. You can tell that the author really loves audio and video and is doing his best to describe his passion. It's a good book for the novice as well as the seasoned veteran who thinks he knows it all. He covers the gamut from A to Z. You may or may not agree with everything in this book, but it's well worth the price.

Great guide to understanding high-end audio.......2007-05-15

I found this book to be quite useful. It goes into detail on all components starting from the wire to the final output. Highly recommended!

indispensable.......2007-05-14

Much more than you thought you needed to know in order to effectively negotiate the process of buying the equipment that'll be best for you. It vastly expands your knowledge base, while it systematically and painlessly sorts through the details of the current universe of Audio/Video. Your job becomes eliminating as you go, the functions and equipment that you learn no longer fit with what will work best for you. At the end, the mystery is solved, you know both what your ideal system is and how to go about getting it. It's a treasure.
-Kerry O'Neil

Robert Harley Responds.......2007-03-28

The negative "reviews" of my book The Complete Guide to High-End Audio are a cleverly disguised attempt to discredit an entire field of audio with which the book's "reviewers" fundamentally disagree. Specifically, a vocal minority of audio hobbyists believes that all competently designed amplifiers or CD players, for examples, sound identical, and that high-end audio is an organized consumer rip-off. They also reject critical listening in the belief that measurements can completely define audio-component performance. The posted "reviews" are an attempt to discredit not just my book, but also the entire field of observation-based evaluation of audio products. Moreover, the "reviewers" resent the fact that I have a large and dedicated following through my books and as Editor-in-Chief of The Absolute Sound magazine. They also don't want you to read Appendix D of The Complete Guide to High-End Audio, an update of the highly controversial paper I presented at the 1991 Audio Engineering Society convention that makes perhaps the most compelling argument to date for the observational-listening approach to audio.
The main line of attack is that the book is filled with technical errors and that I am technically incompetent. First, I have a degree in audio engineering and have taught a college degree program in that field. Second, I have been Technical Editor (or de facto Technical Editor) of the two leading English-language audio magazines (Stereophile or The Absolute Sound) since 1989. Third, I sent each chapter before publication to experts in specific areas of audio for technical review. For example, a world-class acoustician and physicist reviewed the acoustics chapter; a designer of reference-quality digital products reviewed the digital chapter; and so on. Fourth, The Complete Guide to High-End Audio has sold more than 100,000 copies and has been translated into three other languages. Fifth, the book has received rave reviews from highly technical audio experts around the world (excerpts are posted on my website).
I invite readers to see through the agenda of those posting "reviews" and to form their own opinions of The Complete Guide to High-End Audio.

Something 4 Everyone.......2007-03-27

I'm one of those guys that need to study hard to get onto new concepts. So when I set out to fill in the spaces between what I knew, thought I knew, & didn't know about "high end audio" this book looked to be a godsend! I'm not the worlds most voracious reader but I found myself engrossed in this lengthy & comprehensive explanation of all things audio. Frankly tho there is so much info you may find yourself in "skim mode" here & there. I've read other reviews prior to getting this book that suggest that some of the authors science is askew but if that is the case it was over my head anyway. I think most audio hobbiests will find plenty of useful & interesting info. One note, I pre-ordered Harleys' newest book but since it was to take a couple of months to arrive I got this one first. It is far more thorough but the latest book cuts all his passing on of knowledge closer to the bare bones & much of it is a direct copy from the latter. So the choice is the full or condensed version. Enjoy!

Close Range Photogrammetry: Principles, Techniques and Applications

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Close Range Photogrammetry: Principles, Techniques and Applications
Thomas Luhmann , Stuart Robson , Stephen Kyle , and Ian Harley
Manufacturer: Wiley
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ASIN: 0470106336

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An authoritative guide to close range photogrammetry. The first comprehensive modern text on this subject in English, expanded and updated from the German text by Luhmann.

This book provides a thorough presentation of the methods, mathematics, systems and applications which comprise the subject of close range photogrammetry, which uses accurate imaging techniques to analyse the three-dimensional shape of a wide range of manufactured and natural objects.

Close range photogrammetry, for the most part entirely digital, has become an accepted, powerful and readily available technique for engineers and scientists who wish to utilise images to make accurate 3-D measurements of complex objects.

Book Description

With this consumer's guide, buyers of home theater systems will be taken through the technology and components of home entertainment and learn how they suit their individual needs. Consumers will discover the best components, how to be a savvy shopper, how to avoid buying the wrong technology, and how to set up and fine-tune a system. In addition, all the technologies behind home theater are explained. These technologies include DVD players, audio/video receivers, multichannel speaker systems, high-definition television (HDTV), and digital satellite systems.

Customer Reviews:

Expansive review!.......2005-10-17

I have been keeping up with AV via periodicals and product pamphlets. This was to me not a lot of new information but for folks who are just starting out, this would be a GREAT place to begin. Not too tech-y, tech-y enough when it needs to be. A decent overall offering that does what it says.

NOT for Everyone.......2005-09-16

I purchased this book as a requirement for a new job. I recently left the practice of law and went to work for a company that designs, sells and installs home theaters. Having graduated from law school, one would think I could understand just about everything. Wrong. This book touts itself as one that is for the masses - the everyday schmo who is looking to do this themselves. While extraordinarily well written, it is NOT for everyone. It is overly complex and technical for the everyday guy and is more apropos for electrical engineers or experts in the field. finally, the issue I received was supposed to be a recent edition and, if it was, it's already painfully out of date and needs revamped.

Some good stuff here - Some is total nonsense!.......2004-08-28

Robert Harley is a "high-end audiophile" and you need to keep that in mind when reading thru any of his books. In "Home Theater For Everyone", he provides a lot of useful information. But he also supplies a lot of "hokum" as well. That is, there is much in this books that he states as fact when infact it is nothing more than his own (often erroneous) opinion.

If you are already well-versed in audio/video equipment, you'll know when Mr. Harley goes "off-the-wall" with his crazy statements and conclusions. But if you're new to the world of audio/video, I say "buyer beware". If you follow all of Mr. Harley's advice, you will end up spending thousands of dollars on overpriced equipment and unnecessary frills.

Buy the book for the great general information Mr. Harley provides. But be wary of some of his conclusions and advice. One area where I strongly agree with Mr. Harley is when he advocates to do your own shopping and make your own judgements.

A mixed bag of good information and tommyrot.......2004-06-09

Much of the information in this book is good, but a couple of issues need to be addressed. Tomlinson Holman, a good engineer, is the man behind both the THX professional cinema house certification and the Home THX certification program for home theater components. I have a substantial issue with, particularly, the latter because it consists of a secret set of parameters, which are divulged only to licensees under nondisclosure. Because the requirements are themselves secret, how can anyone judge their validity, or the comparative value of the certification?

Mr. Harley, on the other hand, is no engineer at all, nor even a hands-on amateur, but a promoter. He combines occasionally astute observations with technical nonsense, so that even when his conclusions appear to make sense you have no idea how he got there. Simply put, he often either doesn't know what he's talking about, or he does and is simply writing what equipment vendors and the gullible want said.

Detailed info, much of it dated, more current books out ther.......2003-07-09

This author obviously knows what he's talking about, but the book is dated and too detailed on some topics and not enough detailed on other topics to really provide a good broad brush of the topic. There's lots on audio, but not enough on much of what is going on today, like Windows XP Media Center Edition and PVRs and DirecWAY and other things. This is a consumer electronics focus in an increasingly broader industry. I've put a lot more into my home theater than he's talked about. I'm buying Home Theater for Dummies to see what they say -- their outline is broader and their edition is just out.

Call to Purpose: Mission-Centered Change at Three Liberal Arts Colleges (Studies in Higher Education, Dissertation Series)

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Call to Purpose: Mission-Centered Change at Three Liberal Arts Colleges (Studies in Higher Education, Dissertation Series)
Harley
Manufacturer: Routledge
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0415935660

Book Description

A decade ago, many liberal arts colleges drifted from their traditional missions and began offering programs whose sole purpose was to appeal to prospective students. The result on many campuses was a fragmenting of purpose and a diminishing of institutional life. The three institutions in this study - LeMoyne-Owen, Olivet, and Tusculum Colleges responded by forging a renewed sense of purpose. The research presented in this book provides a window into this complex process.

Loop Checking: A Technician's Guide (ISA Technician) (Isa Technician Series)

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A top pick for any in-depth electrical engineer's collection.

Loop Checking: A Technician's Guide (ISA Technician) (Isa Technician Series)
Harley M. Jeffery
Manufacturer: ISA-The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society
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Binding: Paperback

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Maintenance of Instruments & Systems: Practical Guides For Measurement And Control (Practical Guides for Measurement and Control)

ASIN: 1556179103

Book Description

In today's competitive markets, manufacturers strive to continually improve manufacturing performance to meet their business needs and goals. As process control loops have a major impact on a plant's financial performance, focusing on loop performance is critical. This technician's guide defines loop checking in the broader scope of control loop performance in addition to the more traditional terms of the plant start-up. It discusses general methods and practices that can be applied across many processes/industries. Featured topics include: loop checking basics, factory acceptance testing, wiring and loop checks, performance benchmarking, and sustaining performance.

Customer Reviews:

A top pick for any in-depth electrical engineer's collection........2006-10-14

Harley M. Jeffrey's LOOP CHECKING: A TECHNICIAN'S GUIDE narrows the focus to process control loops, defining loop checking and controls as they relate to plant start-up and maintenance. General methods can apply across industries and build a foundation of knowledge from the basics to factory accepted testing and performance checks. A top pick for any in-depth electrical engineer's collection.

Diane C. Donovan
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Art & Technique of Scandinavian Style Woodcarving: Step-by-Step Instructions & Patterns for 40 Flat-Plane Carving Projects

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Not for aspiring beginners starting from scratch
Misleading Cover, Useless for the Beginner
Detailed Instruction from a World Famous Master
Harley Refsal's Latest
Easily the Best Carving Book Available

Art & Technique of Scandinavian Style Woodcarving: Step-by-Step Instructions & Patterns for 40 Flat-Plane Carving Projects
Harley Refsal
Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1565232305

Book Description

This in-depth profile of Scandinavian-style woodcarving includes a history of the style's use in American and Scandinavian art, biographies of great carvers in the genre, and detailed instructions for a variety of projects. Directions, front and sideview patterns, and step-by-step photographs reveal how to make a few simple cuts and leave large flat planes intact. The lively personalities of such typical Scandinavian figures as Oskar and a traditional Swedish folk art horse are charmingly rendered in the samples and projects included.

Customer Reviews:

Not for aspiring beginners starting from scratch.......2007-09-05

I completely agree with a previous costumer which rated 1 star. While this book can be a shallow photo catalog of scandinavian style figures, it is certainly not real help for the aspiring beginner (the "where-to-find-the- knive" and "how-to-hold-it" issues, for example). I guess one could get similar results by researching photographs through library books or Internet and try to make the whole thing alone.
In an effort to recover some background of artisans related with such carving style through history, mixed with the author's personal idea of the reader gaining expertise with around 40 patterns (which, by the way, are not worth their printed space through 20 good quality paper pages in this book), based only in two previos detailed examples, the author fails in making a final product to cover seriously both issues.
A nice marketing strategy, but a great mistake in trusting Harley Refsal and Fox CHapel Publishing for the next woodcarving related choices.
Not recommended.

Misleading Cover, Useless for the Beginner.......2007-05-31

The cover of this book says "Step-by-Step Instructions & Patterns for 40 Flat-Plane Carving Projects".

What it should say is "Step-by-Step Instructions For 2 Projects, & Patterns for 40 more".

In this 120 page book, there are less that 20 pages of step-by-step instructions. Two projects are covered (I admit, in detail and with good photos) but there is no foundation whatsoever for those 20 pages. What kind of knife do you use? How do you hold it? What strokes are used for carving? What do you need to know about cutting with or across the grain? None of these questions are answered in this book. If you are a beginner picking up this book, you will be completely lost.

The section on the history and practitioners of Scandinavian woodcarving takes up the majority of this book. While it is somewhat interesting, that is not why I bought the book.

Detailed Instruction from a World Famous Master.......2007-01-15

This is the best and most detailed book you are going to find on the subject of Flat-Plane carving. The photos are bright and the steps clear enough to not leave you hanging (avoids being a very frustrated beginner.) For those of you lucky enough, Harley still teaches classes in the upper midwest and occasionally at our nations craft houses. What I learned most about Harley's methods, is you really don't need a bucket full of hand tools. Every thing is done with a knife. Finding his particular knife is not easy. A sturdy bench knife will do just fine. I never carved a thing in my life until I picked up this book. I followed along and eventually discovered what the photo was telling me. Now after carving some more and reading other authors, I can really appreciate the time they took on this book.

Harley Refsal's Latest.......2004-12-29

This book is a revision of the 1992 classic by Harley Refsal. The new book is a larger format with a lot more color. My previous copy had been getting pretty dog-eared so the new one came along just in time. For those of you who may not be familiar with Harley's previous work, his is the foremost publication that describes the history and methods of "Scandinavian Flat Plane Carving". In my opinion, Scandinavia is the origin of the genre that we all love and call caricature carving.

The new book has added a section on carving and finishing the Dalcarlian Horse - the classic horse carved in Sweden for almost two centuries. The demonstration of Flat-Plane figure carving is of Harley's Oskar, an immigrant-era figure. The instruction is extremely detailed and about like having Harley over your shoulder taking you through the entire process. A number of new patterns have been added to this edition.

If I had a limit on the carving books in my collection, (and thank goodness I don't have) Harley Refsal's would be one of the select few.

Easily the Best Carving Book Available.......2004-10-14

Harley's new book builds on his previous book on Scandinavian woodcarving, but he adds much more both in the area of carving and the history of carving. There is the old familiar Oskar but there is also a Scandinavian horse. There is additional information in the history area, a section on painting, as well as an expanded section on patterns. The photography is in color and quite detailed. If you are a wood carver, this book will be a wonderful addition to your woodcarving library.

The Development of Second Language Proficiency (Cambridge Applied Linguistics)

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The Development of Second Language Proficiency (Cambridge Applied Linguistics)

Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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ASIN: 0521387957

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This text presents the findings of a major investigation of second language proficiency in various groups of school-aged learners. The paperback edition presents the findings of a major investigation of second language proficiency in various groups of school-aged learners, and invites a frank appraisal of the research from an outside panel of experts. The theoretical and practical implications of the study are the subject of a lively debate focused on three main research issues: the nature of second language proficiency, the impact of classroom treatment on second language learning, and the role of social and individual factors in bilingual development. This original collection of articles will be of interest to all those concerned with policy and practice in second language education.

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