Language Arts & Disciplines

"Brilliant . . . The dean of American comic writers showcases his varied talents mocking the public and private lives of politicians, average citizens and himself."--The Star-Ledger Calvin Trillin has committed blatant acts of funniness all over the place--in The New Yorker, in one-man...

Preserving Disability: Disability and the Archival Profession weaves together first-person narratives and case studies contributed from disabled archivists and disabled archives users, bringing critical perspectives and approaches to the archival profession. Contributed chapters span topics such as accessibility of archives and first-person experiences researching...

Join Poppleton the Pig and his friends Cherry Sue, Hudson, and Patrick as they embark on a winter adventure Poppleton in Winter: An Instructional Guide for Literature features engaging, rigorous lessons and activities that work in conjunction with the text to teach students how...

Provides a penetrating examination of how political rhetoric from public officials creates tensions via microaggression cues due to changing demographics, campaign rhetoric, and the use of social media. What are microaggression cues, and what are examples of those cues in political rhetoric? How have...

Thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, Perspectives on Marriage is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary anthology ideal for courses in the theology and spirituality of marriage. This edition features thirteen new articles and incorporates the best of contemporary perspectives on marriage and sexuality....

Learning through the medium of a second or additional language is becoming very common in different parts of the world because of the increasing use of English as the language of instruction and the mobility of populations. This situation demands a specific approach that...

Use this guide to follow the story of ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her Jewish best friend Ellen who must move in with the Johansen family and pretend to be their daughter to escape the Nazis. Number the Stars: An Instructional Guide for Literature provides...

An essential handbook for nonfiction writers, featuring the trusted personal writing exercises of today's masters of creative non-fiction, including Gay Talese, Reza Aslan, John Matteson, Tilar Mazzeo, and many more! Beginners and seasoned writers alike will relish the opportunity to use the top-notch writing...

A scholarly edition of the letters and diaries of John Henry Newman. The edition presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction, commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.Author: DessainPublisher: Oxford University Press (UK)Published: 10/18/2016Pages: 456Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.79lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.00dISBN: 9780199683369

This book provides an examination of the academic language found in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) primary-school written input, with a focus on the lexical demands of CLIL textbooks. CLIL is understood as the teaching of content subjects through an additional or foreign...

Do you want to learn Italian with original Italian stories? It's easy with Italian and interlinear English. 110+ pages with every word translated so you can keep on reading. This book contains stories from famous Italian author Carlo Collodi. We have added an interlinear...

In this wide-ranging introduction, Julia Kristeva presents the evolution and emergence of linguistics. For Kristeva, the object of linguistic investigation is not "What is language?" but rather "How can language be thought?" In a series of carefully documented analyses, she examines the links between...

This textbook provides an accessible overview of the field of sociolinguistics. Blending qualitative and quantitative approaches and including examples drawn from different contexts and societies all over the world, the author introduces progressively complicated topics to help students build their confidence and understanding gradually...

From the co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance, a captivating portrait of contemporary New York City through six speakers of little-known and overlooked languages, diving into the incredible history of the most linguistically diverse place ever to have existed on the planet Half of...

At a time when design thinking is viewed by many as itself a contested term, Keywords in Design Thinking explores keywords and associated practices related to the use of this critical concept in technical and professional communication. The chapters in this edited collection offer...

Build more successful databases and applications through improved business and data understanding using Fact-oriented Modeling. Welcome to the intriguing realm where data seems to be everywhere we look. It runs in apps, drives businesses, and shapes public opinions and politics. As data affects our...

Journalism makes a difference. In-depth investigation and reporting can break preconceptions, expose hidden truths, and have deep impacts on both public perception and public policy. Fact-based journalism is essential in a world flooded by mis- and dis-information. The Michener Awards, named after Governor General...

Foreword by Beth Kephart, author of Handling the Truth.Imagine a Door intersperses craft insights, case studies, and checklists with personal stories about publishing and the emotional complexities of sending your work into the world. Is a writing routine worthwhile? How do you pinpoint the...

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of mystery writing? Look no further than "How to Write a Mystery Novel: Creating Intriguing Whodunits," your comprehensive guide to crafting tales that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.Inside...

Author: Carol CisnerosPublisher: Franklin Pub.Published: 12/05/2024Pages: 246Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67dISBN: 9798893245028This title is not returnable