Language Arts & Disciplines

IMPORTANT: This workbook uses the standard, traditional American cursive letter formations - Beware other workbooks that use non-standard forms.From the trusted American name in quality cursive workbooks, this new book for teens and young adults helps to build cursive writing skills. It contains more...

Mastering written Japanese begins with hands-on practice, and Writing Japanese Hiragana offers the perfect starting point. With a spacious, easy-to-use format, this workbook encourages students to dive right in and start learning. Written Japanese combines three scripts: the phonetic syllabaries hiragana and katakana, along...

Welcome to the most comprehensive compilation of English poetry in a single volume. Explore a world of timeless verse featuring the most famous English poems ever written, all within the pages of this remarkable poetry book. If you're seeking a literary treasure that encompasses...

From the trusted authority in handwriting and penmanship teaching comes the Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Adults.Specially designed for adults, this 110-page comprehensive workbook features age-appropriate exercises that will take adults from beginning cursive to fluently writing sentences and paragraphs. Words and sentences specifically selected...

Turn your inspiration into a story with clear, expert guidance Creative Writing Exercises For Dummies is a step-by-step creative writing course designed to hone your craft, regardless of ability. Written by the founder of the Complete Creative Writing Course at London's Groucho Club, this...

An excellent blank lined handwriting journal for a young boy or girl who is graduating or going back to school this year. The perfect gift for any kindergarten, grade one, grade two or grade three student to keep their ideas in one placeFeatures: Measures...

A 30-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers 30 days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community,...

The long-awaited book about the craft of creative writing from Steve Almond, beloved teacher, mentor, and author. From the acclaimed author of twelve books of fiction and nonfiction, including All the Secrets of The World and the New York Times bestsellers Candyfreak and Against...

This attractive, affordable reference set is a must-have for every bookshelf and features best-selling references to help build vocabulary and improve language skills. The boxed set includes the newest editions of: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary--over 75,000 definitions for the words you need today The Merriam-Webster...

Now in its second edition, the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries is an investment in your professional growth, your learners' educational experiences, and the central role your library plays in the academic mission of your school. The AASL...

Easy Reading for ESL Students - Book 2 is a comprehensive reader designed especially for beginning and intermediate students of English as a Second Language. The book was developed and tested by full-time teachers of English. There are twelve stories accompanied by comprehension, vocabulary,...

★ The Authentic Original (Just like your DAD!) ★ Do you want to make your dad laugh out loud and bring joy to the whole family? Look no further than The Authentic Original Dad Jokes book! This fun collection of 100 so-bad-they're-good jokes is...

A SUNDAY TIMES AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR "Masterly and brilliant"--Simon Sebag Montefiore "A book of vast scope and stunning insight."--Anthony Sattin, Spectator "Commanding erudition and a swashbuckling style define this history of the Arabs"--Justin Marozzi, Sunday Times This kaleidoscopic book covers almost...

From "the godfather behind creative nonfiction" (Vanity Fair) comes this indispensable how-to for nonfiction writers of all levels and genres, "reminiscent of Stephen King's fiction handbook On Writing" (Kirkus). Whether you're writing a rags-to-riches tell-all memoir or literary journalism, telling true stories well is...

Named One of "TheEssential Books for Writing" (TheCenter for Fiction) and One of "The Best Books for Writers" (Poets& Writers)"In the spirit of AnnieDillard's The Writing Life, Friedman...gives heartfelt counsel tothose who need to be coaxed into the creative process."--Washington PostAn indispensable guide for...

Essential passages form the works of more than 100 fifteenth-and sixteenth-century thinkers and writers, including Erasmus, Cervantes, Boccaccio, Montaigne, Bodin, Dürer, Machiavelli, Guicciardini, Rabelais, Leonardo, Cellini, Copernicus, Galileo, Savonarola, Luther, and Calvin.Author: James Bruce RossPublisher: Penguin ClassicsPublished: 08/25/1977Pages: 768Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 7.82h x...

The most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its stories--especially when they're told in two languages! Thai Stories for Language Learners introduces 28 entertaining Thai stories with bilingual Thai and English versions presented on facing pages. The stories are adapted...

The ability to speak with confidence and deliver winning presentations can accelerate your career, earn people's respect, and enable you to achieve your greatest goals.Anyone can learn to be a great speaker, just as easily as they can learn to drive a car or...

A comprehensive guide to learning and using SEE (Signing Exact English) in everyday life In Signing Made Easy, the authors of the acclaimed Perigee Visual Dictionary of Signing and The Pocket Dictionary of Signing have created a text and workbook in one. This volume...

Capture wonderful memories and family history with this guided journal. Each page contains a prompt about Mom's life. Topics range from family lore to her childhood to love and marriage to her hopes and dreams. This guided journal will help Mom share her story...