Language Arts & Disciplines

The method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully. The Japanese language has two primary writing systems, kanji characters--which are based on Chinese characters and hiragana and katakana--a mnemonic based alphabet. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonics-based method...

It's a writer's job to create compelling characters who can withstand life's fallout without giving up. But building authentic, memorable heroes is no easy task. To forge realistic characters, we must hobble them with flaws that set them back while giving them positive attributes...

The Lost Bali Stories - Vol. II are true tales of wanderers following the winds of fate from 1985 into the '90s. Searching for the sweet taste of pleasure, the sensual winds of every moment, a spiritual quest for the creative energy of life...

A practical, affordable workbook with exercises to accompany This Language, A River. Author: K. Aaron Smith, Susan M. KimPublisher: Broadview Press IncPublished: 06/10/2020Pages: 282Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.50w x 0.80dISBN: 9781554814527About the AuthorK. Aaron Smith and Susan M. Kim are Professors of...

Author: Alice Oshima, Ann HoguePublisher: Pearson Education ESLPublished: 06/19/2020Pages: 368Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.20w x 0.60dISBN: 9780136838630This title is not returnable

The highly anticipated next book in Tuttle's Stories for Language Learners series is here! This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them. The stories are bilingual, with the Chinese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each includes an...

OVER 200 PUZZLES IN LARGE PRINT Recent studies have shown that playing mentally demanding games decreases the risk of degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's. Come have fun AND sharpen your mind at the same time Already featured on multiple websites, the Supreme Word...

Improve your print and cursive handwriting, while appreciating the beauty and benefits of written wordsThis comprehensive print and cursive handwriting workbook for adults gives clear instruction and a sequential program of exercises that progress your penmanship to become perfectly polished. Make your best impression...

A systematic and encouraging guide to poetry writing, including diverse and exciting sample poems throughout. Author: Stephen GuppyPublisher: Broadview Press IncPublished: 12/07/2016Pages: 304Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70dISBN: 9781554813087About the AuthorStephen Guppy is a retired Professor of English, Creative Writing, and...

This is a new edition of this bestselling book. "The Best Little Grammar Book Ever" was originally published in 2010. Since then it has sold thousands of copies and received great reviews from its users, which include schools, colleges, and professional writers. The aim...

Learn how to enact curricular, pedagogical, and policy shifts that nourish students' linguistic repertoires, redefine teaching and learning as reciprocal endeavors, promote student-to-student interactions that help newcomers feel less isolated, and create opportunities for students to experiment with language in both academic and informal...

Truly a Book For All SeasonsIn her new nonfiction work You Tell the Stories You Need To Believe, queer novelist Rebecca Brown turns her attention to life's biggest questions: time, love, and how we endure. Since 1984, and most known for a novel written...

In the aftermath of a messy divorce, Frances Kai-Hwa Wang writes in the hope of beginning to build a new life with four children, bossy aunties, unreliable suitors, and an uncertain political landscape. The lyric essays in You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair...

Expand your Spanish vocabulary and sharpen your writing and speaking skills with the best review and practice workbook for beginning and advanced-beginning students! Now in its fourth edition, Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary is the go-to review and practice workbook for beginning and advanced-beginning...

History teachers aren't expected to teach science, math teachers aren't expected to teach social studies; so why are all teachers responsible for teaching reading? The answer is simple. An emphasis on reading and literacy skills in the content areas has an exponential effect on...

"I will never look at my breakfast the same way again!" --Sarah Lohman, author of Eight Flavors "Scrumptious...This book was meant to be devoured." --Roy Peter Clark, author of Murder Your Darlings Food and words--we rely on both to sustain our daily lives. We...

Reinforce your written Chinese with this practice book for the best-selling Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters. Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters helps students quickly learn the essential Chinese characters that are fundamental to the language. This character workbook presents 178 Chinese characters and over 534 standard...

A distinctive collection of more than 90 effective poetry-writing exercises combined with corresponding essays to inspire writers of all levels.Author: Robin BehnPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyPublished: 09/23/1992Pages: 320Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.04h x 5.34w x 0.83dISBN: 9780062730244

Master the basics of a lyrical and useful language Even though most people don't use Latin anymore, it used to be spoken by millions of people from across the ancient world. It later morphed into new languages we still use today! In Latin For...

Many writers believe once they have their basic plot points in place, their stories are destined to succeed. But many narratives fall flat between those plot points and lose their audience before the big finish. Engaging the audience and moving the story forward in...