The literature is not like a plane surface, spread out everywhere and equally visible in every part. It is like the soil, a secession of strata through which the explore must drive his shaft.

The Decadence of Modern Literature with an introduction by Armando Palacio valdes is covering a compilation of selection from the great writers- ancient, medieval and modern. The main features are biographical and explanatory notes, critical essays etc.

The book will be of great interest to the research scholars and to the literary person but will be of general interest to those who love literature without any barriers of language or country.

'Thesaurus' i.e. 'treasury or 'storehouse' is often applied in case of dictionary or encyclopaedia. Amidst a plenty of books of similar nature, the present book is unique. All the entries are judiciously selected from authoritative sources which will serve as reliable reference.

Students, teachers, journalists and writers will find this work most useful and informative.

Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Modern English Usage is designed to serve the reader or writer who wishes to go beyond the personal predilections of a particular commentator or the subjective pronouncements of a usage panel. It is ideal for anyone who wants to understand the nature of the problematical usage and what others have had to say about it. The practical aim of this book is to provide a work of quick reference to those who wish to write good English. The entries deal with difficult points of grammar (unfamiliar language constructions), punctuations, style, idiom, spelling and modern usage.

The entries have been selected in the light of the difficulties they present to writers/readers. It has been their uncertainties and doubts about anomalies of language and problems of usage that have been the deciding factors in what to include or exclude. It provides comprehensive treatment of vocabulary in a dictionary.

In short, the main aim of this book has been to provide a source of interest, reflection and even amusement for the browser, a practical tool for learners and , above all, a handbook of ready reference and guidance for writers.

It is hoped that this will serve the required purpose.

'Effective teaching' is a complex and distinct art. With the change in time and circumstances. 'teaching-learning' process has also changed tremendously. English Language teaching especially requires special skill.

The present work, in five volumes, is designed to equip teachers and students with modern methods of teaching English. Volume-wise organization of the work is: Teaching English as a Bilingual Language; Teaching of General English; Teaching English in Elementary Schools; Teaching English in Secondary Schools; and Creativity in English Language Teaching. As is obvious from the names this work will prove a veritable mine of information.