Language Arts & Disciplines

Wordsmithy is for writers of every sort, whether experienced veterans, still just hoping, or somewhere in between. Through a series of out-of-the-ordinary lessons, each with its own takeaway points and recommended readings, Douglas Wilson provides indispensable guidance, showing how to develop the writer s...

Do you want to make a living with your writing?Do you want to turn your words into multiple streams of income? I'm Joanna Penn and I left my corporate job a decade ago to become a full-time author entrepreneur. In this completely updated Third...

When you're a solo librarian or only have a few volunteers to rely on (with a tiny budget to match) you've got to make the most of everything. With creativity, flexibility, and heart, you can be the anchor your community needs, offering programming that...

Ajijaak (the Crane) lives in the marsh. The marsh is full of life and color. There are many birds. The creek feeds the marsh. Ajijaak visits the creek and drinks the water. "A children's story that follows a crane living in a marsh. The...

Creating a unique, immersive setting one world at a timeA guide for authors, gamers, and hobbyistsThe Complete Art of World Building brings together volumes 1-3 in The Art of World Building series. This how-to guide will make readers a master of inventing imaginary worlds...

Black ASL has long been recognized as a distinct variety of American Sign Language based on abundant anecdotal evidence. The Hidden Treasure of Black ASL, originally published in 2011, presents the first sociohistorical and linguistic study of this language variety. Based on the findings...

Are you ready to take the next step in your author journey? Art for the sake of art is important. Writing for the love of it, or to create something beautiful on the page, is absolutely worthwhile and critical to expand the sum of...

Find inspiration and insight on writing as a spiritual practice through astute quotes, thoughtful advice, and productive exercises on both mindfulness and craft. This isn't your typical "how to write" book. Author Dinty W. Moore, a well-respected writing coach and teacher, thoughtfully illuminates the...

Dale Carnegie, author of the legendary How to Win Friends and Influence People, began his career as the premier life coach of the twentieth century by teaching the art of public speaking. Public speaking, as Carnegie saw it, is a vital skill that can...

Pocket-sized and packed with helpful instruction, this portable book provides a concise yet comprehensive guide to Spanish grammar. Barron's Spanish Grammar covers parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, pronunciation advice, verb charts, and more. It also features definitions of basic grammatical terms with examples...

Discover insightful guidance, tools and techniques to become a skilled writer and learn how to share your work with the world. How do you sustain your ideas and overcome self-doubt in your talents? How do you transmit your ideas so that the world will...

You've always had the ideas for your novel. Now, you can do the work of writing it.Write Your Novel One Day at a Time will help develop the processes to do the creative work of writing your novel. I will show you the power...

A mind and body inspirational biography of one of the world's greatest entrepreneurs, Mark Victor Hansen, one of the founders of the Chicken Soup for the Soul franchise. He never gave up and never stopped trying until the first book became the all time...

"This book gives a practical process for creating a book for busy leaders who have the subject matter expertise but are not professional writers."Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach4x New York Times Bestselling Author "It's exciting to see the various authors & books...

It is imperative that library programs reflect the rich diversity of the entire community. That includes Spanish-speaking children, who need opportunities to hear their home and school languages spoken, and to see their lives validated through engaging cuentos (stories) that reflect their cultural experiences....

101 Creative Writing Exercises takes you on an adventure through the world of creative writing. Explore different forms and genres by experimenting with fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Discover effective writing concepts, tools, and techniques. Create projects you can publish. Ideal for new and...

"An instant classic that belongs on the bookshelf of every serious poet and literature student."--Washington Post A Poet's Glossary was an extraordinary achievement, a definitive source for poets and poetry lovers alike. Now, The Essential Poet's Glossary gleans the very best from that extraordinary...

America's best-known master of conversation unveils his secrets for getting the talk flowing smoothly in any situation. " Communication is a necessary skill: Larry King is a master of communication, and now he's shared what he knows. If only he'd written the book sooner,...

This edition embraces Strindberg's crucial transition from Naturalism to Modernism, from his two finest achievements as a psychological realist, The Father and Miss Julie, to the three plays in which he redefined the possibilities of European drama following his return to the theatre in...

A Journal to record your thoughts, ideas, designs & random observations...This beautiful journal has blank pages, cream color - 6 x 9 size.East End Books Ptown is an indie bookstore located on the waterfront in beautiful Provincetown. We feature a lovingly curated collection of...