The Human Machine: Level 1100 Reader (K) (CEFR B1) (Matatabi Graded Readers)
Language: English
Published by Matatabi Press, 2024
- Softcover
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- Title
- The Human Machine: Level 1100 Reader (K) (CEFR B1) (Matatabi Graded Readers)
- Author
- Bennett, Arnold
- Publisher
- Matatabi Press
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 491055405X
- ISBN 13
- 9784910554051
The Human Machine: Level 1100 Reader (K) (CEFR B1) is a contemporary reimagining of Arnold Bennett's The Human Machine (1905), which focuses on self-improvement and the mastery of the mind for a more enriched daily life. Bennett provides insights into personal growth and understanding the human mind to achieve a more fulfilling existence. Additionally, he explores human behavior and offers practical advice on developing a disciplined mind, which remains relevant even more than 100 years after its initial publication. The central theme throughout the book emphasizes the transformative power of disciplined thinking, shaping values, and influencing interactions.
Level 1100 Matatabi Reader (K)
* Flesch Kincaid Grade Level 8 to 9 (Plain English)
* CEFR B1
* (K): 1080 Headwords
* 5100 Words
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About the Author
Emily Aitken is a highly experienced Japanese-English translator, with expertise in checking and proofreading. She currently resides in Edinburgh, Scotland, and has a specialization in audiovisual translation.
John McLean is an associate professor at Yasuda Women's University in Hiroshima, where he oversees the interpreting stream. He has provided interpretation services for a wide range of notable figures, including world-class athletes (Simone Biles, Kohei Uchimura), Japanese film stars (Nana Komatsu, Kentaro Sakaguchi), officials (Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima), and multiple media outlets such as NBC, CBC, Al Jazeera, AP, Reuters, Kyodo, TV Asahi, RCC, and Chugoku Shimbun. Additionally, John collaborates with Japanese film directors, translating scripts and subtitling films, and supports upcoming Japanese filmmakers at the Berlin Film Festival through his involvement with the Japanese Government Agency for Cultural Affairs.
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