Language Arts & Disciplines

So much has changed since 1999 when the original Wondrous Words: Writers and Writing in the Elementary Classrooms was published. The world is a different place, and our classrooms have changed. But, so much of what we learned in Wondrous Words holds true today....

This edition of Twelfth Night is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's...

Collaboration is not only a lifeline for small and mid-size academic libraries, it is also their lifeblood. --From the Foreword by Peter Felten and Joan D. Ruelle Small to mid-size academic libraries often operate with reduced staffing, smaller budgets, and competing priorities. These limitations...

In this streamlined and updated edition of Dale Carnegie's communications classic, learn how to achieve greater success and have maximum impact as a speaker in every situation that requires convincing others of your point of view. Good public speakers are made, not born--as the...

Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. But the task has become easier thanks to The Negative Trait Thesaurus. Through its flaw-centric exploration of character arc, motivation, emotional wounds, and basic...

The 3rd edition of The ESL Writer's Handbook continues to be a valuable resource that offers non-native English speakers, particularly international students, a foundation in the basics of the academic writing genre they need to succeed in high school- or college-level writing. By focusing...

Welcome to the most comprehensive compilation of English poetry in a single volume. Explore a world of timeless verse featuring the most famous English poems ever written, all within the pages of this remarkable poetry book. If you're seeking a literary treasure that encompasses...

"Still Writing offers up a cornucopia of wisdom, insights, and practical lessons gleaned from Dani Shapiro's long experience as a celebrated writer and teacher of writing. The beneficiaries are beginning writers, veteran writers and everyone in between."--Jennifer EganFrom Dani Shapiro, bestselling author of Devotion...

An indispensable guide to audio journalism grounded in NPR's journalistic values and practices, with tips and insights from its top reporters, hosts, editors, producers, and more. A lot has changed in media in recent years, but one thing that remains steadfast is National Public...

This book presents Combinations as a high-yield instructional strategy for advancing academic literacy for multilingual learners and all students.Author: Nell Scharff Panero,Joanna YipPublisher: RoutledgePublished: 12/11/2023Pages: 172Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40dISBN: 9781032228495About the AuthorNell Scharff Panero is an associate professor of...

THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS! Tackle the test with confidence with a complete guide to vocabulary skills and strategies for the SAT. Prepping for the SAT may no longer mean memorizing long word lists, but a strong vocabulary is still essential to scoring well...

The essential guide to teaching literacy skills to K-3 students Reach All Readers is filled with practical tools for every kindergarten and early grade educator. This book addresses the science behind how students learn to read and how educators can apply this information in...

Contains annotations, plots, interviews, and scripts by many of comics' hottest writers, including Kurt Busiek, Neil Gaiman, Greg Rucka, Kevin Smith, Jeff Smith, Marv Wolfman, and more. Author: Nat Gertler,Neil Gaiman,Kevin SmithPublisher: About ComicsPublished: 05/12/2002Pages: 200Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.52w x 0.49dISBN:...

"While writing about writing is often deadly, Lewis is as delightful as he is wise." --The New York TimesA definitive collection of wisdom on every style of writing and a celebration of the transformative power of the written word from one of the most...

*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME* Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King's critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. "Long live...

Foreword by Maurice Coleman Technology infuses every aspect of every day in every library, and thus basic technology skills are a prerequisite for everyone who works in a library. Providing a one-stop overview of all technologies used in libraries today, this comprehensive primer belongs...

Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Practice Workbook for 6th Grade English Language Arts Literacy (Updated for 2023-24)Lumos Learning presents the ultimate test preparation solution for the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) ELA Test with our updated MAP Practice Workbook for 6th Grade English Language Arts Literacy...

Do you want to perfect your handwriting?Do you need a trustworthy resource to teach your small children to trace the Arabic alphabet?Then this workbook is the perfect companion for your studies.In it, you'll find all the Standard Modern Arabic letters in the isolated, initial,...

Developing and delivering presentations is typically challenging for technical professionals-i.e., engineers, data scientists, etc.-because they struggle with what to say about their work (the story) and how to say it (the telling). If they can't communicate their work in a relatable way, their work...

Lonely Planet's Brazilian PortuguesePhrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Brazilian Portuguese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order feijoada, ask for directions to Carnaval in Rio and converse with locals; all...