Language Arts & Disciplines
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The Professor and the Madman"The Professor and the Madman," masterfully researched and eloquently written, is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the "Oxford English Dictionary" -- and literary history. The compilation of the "OED,"...
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The Process of PoetryA unique collection of interviews with contemporary poets at the height of their craft. How does a subconscious thought become an award-winning poem? Journalist, Rosanna McGlone, speaks to some of the country's leading poets to find out. Don Paterson, Sean O'Brien, Gillian Clarke, and...
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The Online Journalism Handbook: Skills to Survive and Thrive in the Digital AgeThe Online Journalism Handbook offers a comprehensive guide to the ever-evolving world of digital journalism, showcasing the multiple possibilities in researching, writing, and storytelling provided by new technologies. In this new edition, Paul Bradshaw presents an engaging mix of technological expertise with real-world practical...
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The Lexical Structure of SpanishAuthor: William Patterson, Hector UrrutibéheityPublisher: Walter de GruyterPublished: 01/01/1975Pages: 162Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.49lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44dISBN: 9789027932075Audience: Young Adult
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The English Grammar Workbook for Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8: 200+ Simple Exercises to Improve Grammar, Punctuation, and Word Usage.Ace your grammar, improve your grades― +200 simple exercises for grades 6, 7, and 8Grammar is an essential part of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade curriculum. With The English Grammar Workbook for Grades 6, 7, and 8, students will build a strong foundation...
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The Craft of Research, Fifth EditionA thoroughly updated edition of a beloved classic that has guided generations of researchers in conducting effective and meaningful research. With more than a million copies sold since its first publication, The Craft of Research has helped generations of researchers at every level--from high-school...
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Storylines: How Words Shape Our WorldA brilliant and timely exploration of the power of stories and songs--from both the distant past and today's news--counters despair and disillusionment with hope and possibility. Stories are our first and last survival strategy. For tens of thousands of years, they have told humanity...
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Spark: How Fanfiction and Fandom Can Set Your Creativity On FireSpark is all about encouragement, permission, it's about firing you up.Spark: How Fanfiction and Fandom Can Set Your Creativity On Fire hopes to help you believe that your fandom writing, drawing, podficcing - whatever you're creating right now - is, was, and ever shall...
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Social Issues in Sport Communication: You Make the CallCombining theory with practical application, this collection of real-life, provocative case studies on social issues in sports provides students with the opportunity to make the call on ethical and professional dilemmas faced by a variety of sport and communication professionals. The case studies examine...
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Seniors Sign, Too! ASL Family Book #2Seniors 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...
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Self-Editing Made Easy: Strengthen Your Writing and Edit with ConfidenceSelf-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...
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Science V. Story: Narrative Strategies for Science CommunicatorsUncovering 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...
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Reading Fundamentals: Grade 3: Nonfiction Activities to Build Reading Comprehension SkillsStart kids off right with reading--and keep them on track with this colorful, engaging workbook It combines fascinating topics, eye-catching photographs, and a bright, appealing design children will love. Created to adhere to the Common Core Curriculum standards that most US states have adopted,...
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Reader's House: Rachel Van DykenEDITOR'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...
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Promote Your Book Workbook: Spread the Word, Find Your Readers, and Build a Literary CommunityWhen 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....
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Presidential Speechwriting: From the New Deal to the Reagan Revolution and BeyondThe 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...
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Power and Identity in the Creative Writing Classroom: The Authority ProjectThis 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...
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Philosophy of LanguageThis 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...
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Persian Grammar: For Reference and RevisionThis 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...
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Ovid, Ars Amatoria Book 3: Commentary by Christopher M. BrunelleIn 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...
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