Language Arts & Disciplines

An intimate and freewheeling portrait of John Madden through the NFL legend's own words John Madden is synonymous with football. He was the television face and voice of the nation's most popular sport, the namesake of its best-selling sports video game, and the man...

Raíces: Una aproximación comunicativa intercultural a la lengua española, Volumen uno is a communicative-based, learner-centric book designed to give Spanish 101 students opportunities to develop and practice Spanish in everyday situations.Each chapter of the book features distinct sections-a) A empezar!, b) A conversar!, c)...

Bitch is a bitch of a word. It used to be a straightforward insult, but today - after so many variations and efforts to reject or reclaim the word - it's not always entirely clear what it means. Bitch is a chameleon. There are...

El nuevo libro de Rosa Montero, Premio Nacional de las Letras Espa?olas La realidad convertida en la mejor literatura «Por la creaci?n de un universo personal, cuya tem?tica refleja sus compromisos vitales y existenciales, que ha sido calificado como la ?tica de la esperanza...

A concise manual for professionals in the field, this book helps librarians master the skills to conduct, interpret, and analyze their own original research. Many working librarians discover that original research would help them advocate for their libraries, but some graduate programs teach only...

A text for practiced poets, this book offers a springboard beyond the basics into more daring poetic traditions, experimentation and methods. It lays out the myriad conversations influencing contemporary poetics, paying attention to its roots in historical and theoretical thinking. With a focus on...

Guaranteed Formula for Writing Success will allow you to learn how to: 1. Grab your reader's attention from the get-go 2. Write clear, crisp copy 3. Make your meaning clear 4. Make your writing sing 5. Create believable characters and scenarios 6. Transform your...

Nuclear power production is a fast-growing industry in T?rkiye. Available now is an important tool for Turkish Procedure Writers in the nuclear energy industry: "What NOT to Do: N?kleer Enerji Prosed?r Yazımında Yapılan Yaygın Hatalar ve ??z?mleri." Author Cat Stephenson has teamed with translator...

A veteran writing teacher makes a powerful argument that writing is a form of thinking and feeling and shows why it can't be replaced by AI In the age of artificial intelligence, drafting an essay is as simple as typing a prompt and pressing...

Realms of story and wonder . . .New topics take center stage in this volume of award-winning author Marie Brennan's set of worldbuilding guides for science fiction and fantasy writers. Ranging from the poverty-stricken reality of beggars and servants up to the heights of...

An examination of metaphor in poetry as a microcosm of the human imagination--a way to understand the mechanisms of creativity. In The Spider's Thread, Keith Holyoak looks at metaphor as a microcosm of the creative imagination. Holyoak, a psychologist and poet, draws on the...

A list of all items produced in the Gene Marshall (and friends) universe: Dolls, Outfits and Accessories. With years, designers, conventions and prices (original and updated average selling price).Author: Elisa RollePublisher: BlurbPublished: 07/03/2024Pages: 446Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.76lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.21dISBN: 9798880642168This title...

Author: Kathleen McWhorterPublisher: PearsonPublished: 02/14/2017Pages: 608Binding Type: Loose LeafWeight: 1.65lbsSize: 9.00h x 7.20w x 0.90dISBN: 9780134397290About the AuthorKathleen T. McWhorter is the author of more than a dozen textbooks, designed to help students succeed in college. Born in a rural farm community in Upstate...

A 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...

Raíces: Una aproximación comunicativa intercultural a la lengua española, Volumen tres is a communicative-based, learner-centric book designed to give Spanish 201 students opportunities to develop and practice Spanish in everyday situations.Each chapter of the book features distinct sections-a) A empezar!, b) A conversar!, c)...

Monsters are scary, but academic writing doesn't have to be! Author: Jeffrey Andrew WeinstockPublisher: Broadview Press IncPublished: 10/13/2023Pages: 264Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 7.95h x 4.96w x 0.55dISBN: 9781554816545About the AuthorJeffrey Andrew Weinstock is Professor of English at Central Michigan University and an Associate Editor...

New title in the Flame Tree Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, with lined pages, a pocket at the back, two ribbon bookmarks and a solid magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all...

Author: Bruce Rogers, Nick KennyPublisher: Heinle ELTPublished: 01/26/2015Pages: 208Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.25lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.40w x 0.60dISBN: 9781285837802About the AuthorRogers, Bruce: - Bruce Rogers taught ESL and test preparation courses at the Economics Institute at the University of Colorado, USA, since 1979. He has...

The 4000 Words Essential for an Educated Vocabulary. English offers perhaps the richest vocabulary of all languages, in part because its words are culled from so many languages. It is a shame that we do not tap this rich source more often in our...

Each of the twelve chapters represents a rung on the ladder of dynamic narrative development. Beginning with the most basic plot outline, Ellis leads readers through exercises and discussions of elements that build a story into a memorable reading or listening experience. The chapters...