Language Arts & Disciplines

China's past and present have been in a continuous dialogue throughout history, one that is heavily influenced by time and language: the temporal orientation and the linguistic apparatus used to express and solidify identity, ideas, and practices. Presenting a host of in-depth case studies,...

"It changed the way I look at the world." --Russ Roberts, host of EconTalkWhen it was first released in 2013, Arnold Kling's The Three Languages of Politics was a prescient exploration of political communication, detailing the "three tribal coalitions" that make up America's political...

We are all strangers in a strange land, longing for home, but not quite knowing what or where home is. We glimpse it sometimes in our dreams, or as we turn a corner, and suddenly there is a strange, sweet familiarity that vanishes almost...

The editors of Victoria cordially invite you to savor quiet moments of bliss as you discover kinship and joy in The Art of Correspondence.Since its inception, Victoria magazine has embraced the pursuit of loveliness through composing letters and journaling. In this hardcover volume, leadoff...

From the writer of Poetry Comics, this thoughtful collection of exercises and student poems offers myriad examples of how the two and three dimensional may be integrated with the textual, in the making of poetry. This guide is an ideal manual for teachers who...

Students are better writers when they master discrete writing skills. Skills for Effective Writing teaches these skills, such as paraphrasing and parallel structure, and offers extensive practice opportunities. When students master discrete skills, all of their writing improves. This allows teachers to focus their...

Author: Frank Heidermanns, Hans Ulrich SchmidPublisher: de GruyterPublished: 12/04/2023Pages: 982Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9783111321875Language: GermanThis title is only available via back order

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Offering concise yet thorough treatment of academic reading and writing in college, Reading Rhetorically, 4th.ed., shows students how to analyze texts by recognizing rhetorical strategies and genre conventions, and how to incorporate other writers' texts into their own research-based papers. Four important features of...

Patsy Rodenburg is the leading acting coach in the UK (she has worked with Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen and Cate Blanchett). Patsy has discovered the principles of speech in theatre apply extremely effectively when transferred into the workplace. Do you want to...

Political communication has fundamentally transformed as digital technologies have become increasingly important in everyday life. Technology platforms have become powerful political instruments for world leaders, campaigns, social movements, journalists, and non-governmental organizations. Moreover, they are essential to how people communicate about politics, encounter and...

Lonely Planet Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionaryis your passport to the most relevant Cantonese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Chat with locals along the Great Wall, ask for recommendations of Hong Kong's best night spots, and order local delicacies like a pro...

There is no doubt that learning Spanish brings about amazing opportunities and experiences. But at the same time, there are plenty of challenges and frustrations... or are there?How many times have you watched travel programs and imagined yourself traveling to countries where life travels...

Author: Diana RaabPublisher: Modern History PressPublished: 01/15/2024Pages: 176Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38dISBN: 9781615997640

Now the standard sign language book for more than 200,000 people has been completely revised and updated! American Sign Language (ASL) experts updated this brand-new edition to present more than 500 of the most current ASL signs in use today, including cross-references for multiple...

This is the second edition of one of the first process-approach writing books written for lower-level students. From Writing to Composing interweaves structured guided writing activities with freer activities that use a multi-drafting approach. The first part of the book introduces different genres of...

El español en contacto con otras lenguas is the first comprehensive historical, social, and linguistic overview of Spanish in contact with other languages in all of its major contexts-in Spain, the United States, and Latin America. In this significant contribution to the field of...

"Learn English the Spooky Way!"Are you learning English? Do you love scary stories? "Easy English Horror Stories" is for you! Designed to captivate, challenge, and guide you on a unique learning adventure, this is the spookiest way to learn English (perfect for Halloween!).Book Features:...

Enchanting poetry collection in Shona celebrating both the departed legends and living luminaries, this collection weaves a tapestry of admiration, immersing readers in the rich artscape of Zimbabwean culture and paying homage to some of the extraordinary individuals who have shaped its artistic landscape.Author:...

Author: A. Y. Berthiaume, Bridgett McGowen-HawkinsPublisher: Press 49Published: 01/23/2024Pages: 388Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00dISBN: 9781953315281