Language Arts & Disciplines

The individual volumes of Sir Anthony Kenny's acclaimed History of Western Philosophy have been hailed as "wonderfulauthoritativehugely rewarding" (Times Higher Education Supplement) and "genial and highly accessible" (London Review of Books). Now these four splendid books have been combined into one magnificent volume, providing...

The English language is spoken by more than a billion people throughout the world. But where did English come from? And how has it evolved into the language used today? In this Very Short Introduction Simon Horobin investigates how we have arrived at the...

This new edition of Nissim Ezekiel's Collected Poems comes with a critical introduction reevaluating Ezeikiel's place in the modernist canon by John Thieme, and a preface by Leela Gandhi.Author: Nissim EzekielPublisher: Oxford University Press, USAPublished: 01/06/2006Pages: 336Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.40w x...

Discovering Grammar: An Introduction to English Sentence Structure encourages students to explore grammar through a unique "discovery" approach that encompasses both critical thinking and text analysis. Ideal for courses in the structure of English, this book is also useful for courses in English education/language...

Author: Miles Craven, Kristin Donnalley ShermanPublisher: Oxford University Press, USAPublished: 01/26/2015Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 10.07h x 6.68w x 0.39dISBN: 9780194819046

This book outlines the study of how people learn a language other than their mother tongue. It is designed to make the essentials of this rapidly expanding field as accessible as possible.Author: Rod EllisPublisher: Oxford University Press, USAPublished: 04/24/1997Pages: 158Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 8.50h...

This book is designed to help teachers understand English grammar and explain it to their students. Each chapter focuses on a problematic area and offers exercises for students as well as teaching ideas.Author: George YulePublisher: Oxford University Press, USAPublished: 01/21/1999Pages: 352Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.26lbsSize:...

With engaging story lines, unpredictable plot twists, and realistic characters, the case studies in Communication and Social Media tackle real-life issues that are relevant for students. Written by communication scholars with specific expertise in social media and new technologies, the cases are presented as...

In Making Sense, David Crystal confronts the foe of many: grammar. Once taught relentlessly to all students in the English-speaking world, grammar disappeared from most school curricula, so that terms such as "preposition" and "conjunction" now often confound children and adults alike. Explaining the...

A stunning masterclass on the creative process, the craft of writing, and the art of finding inspiration from Stephen King, Elizabeth Gilbert, Amy Tan, Khaled Hosseini, Roxane Gay, Neil Gaiman, and more of the most acclaimed writers at work today For artists in need...

From theory to practice--here's what readers need to know in order to enter today's secondary English classrooms with confidence, while engaging students with purposeful, dynamic lessons. KEY TOPICS: Education, English Education, Secondary English Teaching, English Curriculum, Teaching, Middle School English Instruction, High School English...

Author: Marjorie FuchsPublisher: Pearson Education ESLPublished: 12/26/2016Pages: 528Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.05lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.20w x 0.70dISBN: 9780134119991This title is not returnableThis title is only available via back order

CONNECT READING provides a personalized learning plan for each student, continually developed and refined as students achieve mastery. Each student plan is created through an individualized diagnostic that evaluates skills from 7th-grade level through college-readiness, for second-language learners, international students, adult students, and traditional...

It's the most fun you can have while learning to sign The follow-up to the bestselling The American Sign Language Puzzle Book, this fun guide from ASL signer Justin Segal gives you tons more of your favorite brainteasers, word searches, scrambles, and crosswords to...

Filled with hundreds of specific examples and organized into a coherent framework of practical concepts that can be applied by managers and entrepreneurs at all levels, Built to Last provides a master blueprint for building organizations that will prosper in the 21st century and...

Fifty years ago, Rudolf Flesch and Abraham Lass wrote this handbook to teach people how to write more effectively. A half-century later, skilled and novice writers alike continue to rely on this timeless reference.aThe philosophy is simple. Writing clearly and correctly doesn't have to...

Multiple award-winner Roger Rosenblatt has received glowing critical acclaim for his exceptional literary works--from the hilarious novels Lapham Rising and Beet to his poignant, heartbreaking, ultimately inspiring memoir Making Toast. With Unless It Moves the Human Heart, the revered novelist, essayist, playwright, and respected...

Buried in info? Cross-eyed over technology? From the bottom of a pile of paper, disks, books, e-books, and scattered thumb drives comes a cry of hope: Make way for the librarians--they can help Those who predicted the death of libraries forgot to consider that,...

From The Three Stooges to Seinfeld, Born to Kvetch is a smart and witty portrait of Yiddish and its relationship to both Jewish culture and American life."An earthy romp through the lingua franca of Jews.... This treasure trove of linguistics, sociology, history and folklore...

Are you looking for a way to leave a lasting legacy? This how-to, story starter, guide, and journal is the perfect tool to help you write your life story and leave a lasting impression on those who read it. With over 50 guided questions...