Language Arts & Disciplines

Information professionals work in dynamically changing environments with a diverse range of patrons, which can sometimes present stressful situations. This book seeks to aid staff in information and geritage organisation in steering through challenges by fostering a culture grounded in kindness and wellbeing, promoting...

"A fascinating look into the origins of modern man."--Publishers WeeklyA book that solves the mystery of the people who spread the ancient mother tongue that gave us English and the other languages spoken by half of humanity today"Authoritative."--New York Times - "A masterpiece."--Wilson Quarterly...

What is the heroine's journey? How is it different from the hero's journey? What makes Harry Potter different from Star Wars? Twilight from Wonder Woman?New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gail Carriger uses her comedic style to explore the mythological foundation of...

Created by an unparalleled board of experts led by renowned ASL linguist and poet Clayton Valli, The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language contains over 3,000 illustrations. Each sign illustration, including depictions of fingerspelling when appropriate, incorporates a complete list of English synonyms. A...

Put your editing skills into practice with this new companion to the handbook on every copyeditor's desk.The Copyeditor's Workbook--a companion to the indispensable Copyeditor's Handbook, now in its fourth edition--offers comprehensive and practical training for both aspiring and experienced copyeditors. Exercises of increasing difficulty...

This easy-to-use guide explains how to recruit, nourish, and fortify writers of color through innovative reading, writing, workshop, critique, and assessment strategies.Author: Felicia Rose ChavezPublisher: Haymarket BooksPublished: 01/05/2021Pages: 216Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.70dISBN: 9781642592672Review Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 10/19/2020About the AuthorFelicia...

This workbook is a vital tool for both teachers and parents aiming to enhance their students' proficiency in critical academic vocabulary. It is designed to improve high school students' understanding of Tier 2 vocabularyâ "essential yet challenging words that significantly impact academic success. These...

Requiem for a Redbird is a collection meant to take its readers through five distinct yet interwoven sections; it's a book, in Bush's own words, that is unapologetically both Appalachian and Black. Bush came to sort their work into poems whose main themes begin...

The easy way to learn the Korean Hangeul writing system! Fans of K-Pop and Korean dramas as well as beginning students of Korean will love this handy guide to the Korean Hangeul alphabet. Designed for both self-study students and use in a classroom, no...

PREMIUM PRACTICE FOR A PERFECT 5! Ace the newly-digital AP English Literature & Composition Exam with this comprehensive study guide--including 5 practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content review. Techniques That Actually Work- Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps...

An empowering, step-by-step guide to crafting compelling college admission essays that stand out and showcase your unique story.The college essay is a defining moment in the admission process that offers students the chance to showcase their unique stories and voices beyond grades and test...

Discover the Best and Fastest Way to Learn Spanish With This Guide Designed Specifically for Children.Would you like your child to: Start learning Spanish in a fun way? Learn proper and accurate pronunciation in Spanish? Master Spanish vocabulary for beginners? But you: Don't have...

From the co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance, a captivating portrait of contemporary New York City through six speakers of little-known and overlooked languages, diving into the incredible history of the most linguistically diverse place ever to have existed on the planetHalf of all...

Adult readers will appreciate this epic story of the Jewish people rendered as a concise, accessible, and engaging narrative.This lively and accessible volume presents the full range of Jewish history, from biblical to contemporary times. Adapted from the two-volume award-winning work, The History of...

If you want to get your manuscript published, read this book.There's no secret handshake or golden key in these pages, but Imagine a Door offers a more equitable and empowering prize: information delivered with gentleness. Author and publisher Laura Stanfill started working on this...

More than 30 acclaimed writers--including diverse voices such as Nikki Giovanni, David Omotosho Black, Natasha Trethewey, Barry Jenkins, Jacqueline Woodson, Tayari Jones, and Angela Flournoy--reflect on their experience and expertise in this unique book on the craft of writing that focuses on the Black...

The best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material. A CNN Book of the Week: "Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done." --Farheed...

This invaluable resource helps teachers at all levels of experience to develop their understanding of English grammar. The book provides practical ideas for planning lessons, with clear explanations. Easy exercises encourage teachers to understand factors affecting grammatical choices, transferring that knowledge to their students....

Deliver razor-sharp points in all of your work communications! This updated classic enables you to captivate any audience, create meaningful impact, and make your words matter. Every time you communicate, you're trying to move someone to feel, think, and act. You're trying to make...

Using a time-tested approach that has helped millions of students around the world, Fundamentals of English Grammar blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to developspeaking, writing, listening, and reading skills. The fifth edition has been extensively revised to keep pace with advances...