Language Arts & Disciplines

Seniors need a community of family and friends and our Seniors Sign, Too! Senior Pals are no different! Join Larry and Ada, Dr. Deven and Vickie, and the rest of the crew as they learn how to identify members of their family in American...

Self-Editing Made Easy: Strengthen Your Writing and Edit with Confidence provides easy-to-understand ways for writers to edit their own words without getting bogged down by complex grammar rules. Jenny presents the information in a clear, concise manner, with a dash of humor to keep...

Uncovering common threads across types of science skepticism to show why these controversial narratives stick and how we can more effectively counter them through storytelling Science v. Story analyzes four scientific controversies--climate change, evolution, vaccination, and COVID-19--through the lens of storytelling. Instead of viewing...

EDITOR'S LETTERDear Readers, As we step into the dawn of 2024, we're thrilled to unveil a rejuvenated Reader's House, marking the beginning of a new chapter in our magazine's journey. This 41st issue signifies not just a number but a profound evolution in our...

When you write a book, your work doesn't end on publication day. In fact, a key part of your job as an author is to get your book into the hands of readers . . . and that means you need to promote it....

The rise of the media presidency through radio and television broadcasts has heightened the visibility and importance of presidential speeches in determining the effectiveness and popularity of the President of the United States. Not surprisingly, this development has also witnessed the rise of professional...

This book remaps theories and practices for teaching creative writing at university and college level. It critiques well-established approaches for teaching creative writing in all genres, builds a comprehensive and adaptable pedagogy based on issues of authority, power, and identity and shapes creative writing...

This unique textbook introduces linguists to key issues in the philosophy of language. Accessible to students who have taken only a single course in linguistics, yet sophisticated enough to be used at the graduate level, the book provides an overview of the central issues...

This is a book for reference and revision, especially for those in the early stages of studying the Persian language. It uses the official reformed spelling, and gives attention to handwriting, educated standard and educated colloquial pronunciation, and the important polite forms. The grammar...

In all of ancient literature there is nothing quite like the Ars Amatoria, Ovid's guide to seduction. He devotes Book 3 to teaching the women of Augustan Rome how to find, catch, and keep a male lover. Along with generous portions of wit and...

Get inspired and build your skills with one year of daily creative writing prompts The best way to get better at writing? Practice! This prompt-a-day journal is designed to keep your mind moving, with 365 unique writing prompts that flex your writing muscles and...

While research demonstrates how Indigenous populations have been disproportionately affected by the global nuclear production complex, less attention has been given to tactics that have successfully resisted such projects. Danielle Endres's Nuclear Decolonization shifts the conversation around nuclear colonialism in important ways, offering an...

New title in the beautiful collection of mini, foiled, and ruled and blank notebooks, each pack features three designs by some of the most popular artists. Beautiful and practical, these are perfect for all art lovers! This Nina Pace Set of 3 Mini Notebooks...

After the Nazis came to power in Germany in 1933, the Associated Press (AP) brought news about life under the Third Reich to tens of millions of American readers. The AP was America's most important source for foreign news, but to continue reporting under...

Although you can get by in Thailand without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast TalkThai is the concise language guide that is guaranteed...

Rediscover the joy of handwritten letters and let your story unfold, one heartfelt message at a time. Each page offers a blank canvas for you to craft your own letters, each one a precious gift to your beloved. Pour your heart out, reminisce about...

From "a poet of immense insight and masterful craft" (Kwame Dawes), Finger Exercises for Poets is an engaging invitation to practice poetry alongside one of its masters. With wide-ranging examples from classic and contemporary poets, Dorianne Laux demystifies the magic of language that makes...

Author: Adrian WallworkPublisher: SpringerPublished: 09/23/2023Pages: 232Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.52dISBN: 9783031315169About the AuthorAdrian Wallwork is the author of more than 40 English Language Teaching (ELT) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) textbooks. He has trained several thousand PhD students and...

Author: RandellPublisher: RigbyPublished: 01/01/2006Pages: 16Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 7.20h x 5.80w x 0.40dISBN: 9781418924393Audience: Ages 4-8This title is only available via back order

Master the techniques for writing successful business letters, memos, emails, proposals, reports, articles and books with help from a writer with experience in editing and teaching.Author: Jan YagerPublisher: Hannacroix Creek BooksPublished: 01/01/2001Pages: 188Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 9.02h x 6.04w x 0.47dISBN: 9781889262260This title is...