Language Arts & Disciplines

Uncover the Hidden Fears That Could Hold Your Character Back Fear is a primal force, a built-in warning system alerting characters to danger. It can push them to protect themselves or trap them, making their deepest insecurities and past trauma loom larger than life....

Jeffrey Hatcher knows the nuts and bolts of writing for the theater. Here, he shares his views on it all--from building tension and plotting a scene, right down to moving a character from one side of the stage to the other. From crafting an...

Advance your playwriting ideas from concept to production Playwriting For Dummies brings clarity, inspiration, practical know-how, and fun to every stage of your playwriting journey. First-time playwrights and veterans alike will get an inside look at the current state of the industry, including new...

This dictionary is designed for people with limited English language skills and is a great tool for ESL students. Features more than 36,000 entries with concise, easy-to-use definitions. Nearly 20,000 usage examples, word history and synonym paragraphs, and over 400 detailed line drawings to...

Spend some time with Little Bear and Mother Bear as they wait for Father Bear to return home. Young readers will enjoy completing these fun activities and lessons based on these delightful short stories about family. This resource is filled with tools and tactics...

Eager to write a play, but not sure where to start? Dive into How to Build a Playwright in Three Acts and discover the playwright within. Guided exercises, writing prompts, and scene study transform these pages into your very own workshop, where you'll explore...

Learn and master intermediate-level French grammar painlessly with straightforward step-by-step lessons and a built-in grammar workbook.Inside "French Grammar for Intermediate Level" you'll find: 30 intermediate-level French grammar lessons: This reference and practice book covers everything you need to know about intermediate French grammar. Short...

Responding to a widespread belief that the field of composition studies is less unified than it was in the late twentieth century, editors Deborah Coxwell-Teague and Ronald F. Lunsford ask twelve well-known composition theorists to create detailed syllabi for a first-year composition course and...

"Crystal clear, bracing as ice water, Escaping Into the Open should be read by all scribblers regardless of material success." --Rita Mae BrownBestselling, award-winning novelist Elizabeth Berg knows a thing or two about writing, having graced the world with wonderful works of fiction including...

Marcia Williams grew up neither wanted nor loved. Important life choices followed: leaving home at sixteen, college, career, first husband, and even that lover. At age fifty-six she must either lead the life her mother wanted or escape the dysfunction and light out on...

"I know of no book to contend in usefulness with this resourceful, voluminous, and appetizing smorgasbord." --William F. Buckley, Jr.A witty and entertaining guide to the use of Latin expressions for one's own advantage in the modern world.Author: Eugene EhrlichPublisher: Collins ReferencePublished: 09/03/1993Pages: 328Binding...

Sometimes setting pen to paper requires bravery, and writing well means breaking free of the rules learned in school. Liberating and emboldening the beginning writer are the goals of Ted Kooser and Steve Cox in this spirited book of practical wisdom that brings to...

Escape into the Peaceful World of Tinyoji: Your Cozy Solo Journaling RPGStep away from epic battles and complex rules. Welcome to Tinyoji, a rules-light tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) designed for quiet moments, gentle creativity, and heartfelt stories. If you're seeking a relaxing, narrative-focused experience...

An urgent case that the survival of democracy depends on reinventing the press, with ten pioneering reforms to help journalism better serve the public--from the co-author of the classic The Elements of Journalism. The crisis in journalism reflects a crisis in American democracy. Faith...

Finally, a resource to keep your mind from wandering while reading the Bible!Have you ever realized you've read a passage multiple times in a row and still can't recall what it says? The NIV Clear Focus Bible uses Bionic Reading(R), which enables you to...

What gets your heart rate going more: reading a story about dinosaurs, or being chased by one? The emerging discipline of immersive storytelling recognizes the power of creative works that put the viewer at the center of the action. In Immersive Storytelling, theme park...

Author: Stephen HakePublisher: Stephen Hake GrammarPublished: 07/05/2013Pages: 616Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.80lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.30w x 1.20dISBN: 9780544044265

Updated and reorganized to be even more useful for day-to-day reference, this classic handbook will help new supervisors, librarians, library staff aspiring to supervisory roles, and seasoned administrators alike thoroughly grasp the dynamic responsibilities entailed in putting people foremost in their libraries.Author: Beth McNeilPublisher:...

Academic librarians and disciplinary faculty have many partnership opportunities that can contribute greatly to student learning and experience and the academic community as a whole. Planning and scoping these collaborations, and beginning them with a clear understanding of each other's roles and responsibilities, can...

From a New York Times media correspondent, a dishy history of the Condé Nast magazine empire, home of Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and more, focusing on its glitzy heyday from the 1980s through the 2000s. For decades, Condé Nast and its glittering...