Language Arts & Disciplines

EDITOR'S LETTERIn the tapestry of children's literature, some authors possess the magical ability to ignite the spark of imagination, weaving stories that become cherished companions in the journey of growing up. Vickie L. Gardner, the acclaimed author behind "The Adventures of Darby" series and...

Preliminary data for 2023 from ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) shows an all-time high number of book challenges, shattering the previous record set only the year before. Anticipating and preparing for challenges can only be done effectively when the library has a unified...

Dive into the Essence of Polish!Did you know? Scientific research suggests that segmenting learning into smaller chunks enhances retention. Thus, mastering 10 words daily isn't only enjoyable but also a highly effective approach!Welcome, aspiring Polish enthusiasts! Embark on a captivating journey with "Polish Vocabulary...

Author: KoustaffPublisher: Oxford University Press, USAPublished: 07/01/2022Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 11.41h x 8.29w x 0.27dISBN: 9780194114202

"My idol growing up, all I wanted to be, was Stan Isaacs." --Tony Kornheiser "Stan Isaacs is directly responsible for my television career--and much of how I approached what I've said and whom I've said it about." --Keith Olbermann Iconoclastic and irreverent, Stan Isaacs...

Originally published as individual stories in the 1970s, under Billy Blackwell, Director and Editor of the Bilingual Reading Series, Nanaboozhoo Babaamosed brings together these traditional Ojibwe stories, offering readers a treasured bilingual text for language and cultural education. This 2nd edition, published in Ojibwemowin...

Drawing on groundbreaking research from the European Union's MultiMind project, this enlightening volume debunks common misconceptions surrounding multilingualism and illuminates its profound impact on our mind, brain, and society. With contributions from top researchers across 14 countries, the book expertly bridges linguistics, neuroscience, psychology,...

This book presents the first study and translation of the ancient text Zhouxun (Instructions of the Zhou). Lost early but mentioned in the history of the Han dynasty, a copy appeared recently and was published as part of the Peking University collection. The work...

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. In the Arabic eleventh-century, scholars were intensely preoccupied with the way that language generated truth and beauty. Their work in...

Language Acquisition in a Nutshell: A Primer for Teachers will be your definitive guide on second languages and how they are acquired. Written in an easy-to-understand tone with an occasional touch of light-heartedness, Language Acquisition in a Nutshell is made for both teachers and...

Part memoir, part novel, In the End offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of God as seen through the eyes of a child.Christianity was the author's birthright: she is the daughter of a pastor, granddaughter of missionaries, and so on for generations. In her earliest memories,...

Have you ever watched someone captivate an entire room just through their charismatic style of speaking?Perhaps you have watched on with envy as others have used their public speaking skills to communicate much more effectively than you ever could.Or maybe you have an upcoming...

The ultimate guide to Latin, for its own sake, to improve your English, and to make you better at everything else Latin is "it", the most wonderful "thing". It is mind-enhancing, character-improving, enthralling, exciting, deeply satisfying, and valuable. My solid determination is to spare...

From high-tech kitchen gadgets and magazines to the Food Network, the last few decades have seen a huge rise in food-focused consumption, media, and culture. The discourses surrounding food range from media coverage of school lunchrooms and hunger issues, to news stories about urban...

The 12 lessons teach Beginner Level ESL students 240 common words to create conversation, improve comprehension, and initiate the writing process. Simple strategies incorporate new vocabulary into everyday life situations. Photo's help students recall vocabulary more quickly.133 pagesLesson Content Includes: Lesson 1: Personal Information...

Are you learning English? If so, that's great! We would like to help you on your journey to learn English to fluency.Reading in English is perhaps the most effective way to build up your vocabulary. With our book English Short Stories for Beginners and...

Somali people speak quite a number of languages and dialects, Maay and Mahaa being the lingua franca of the majority. In 1972, the latter was put in a written format and became the national language of the country. This experiment alienated the other Somali...

Discourse and Context in Language Teaching supports teachers who wish to implement a communicative approach in their classroom. This book recommends that language teachers incorporate an awareness of discourse and pragmatics in their teaching if they wish to implement a communicative approach in their...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often discussed as something extraordinary, a dream--or a nightmare--that awakens metaphysical questions on human life. Yet far from a distant technology of the future, the true power of AI lies in its subtle revolution of ordinary life. From voice assistants...

This book shows literacy professionals how to develop the dispositions and actions associated with advocacy-focused teaching. While portraits of culturally conscious literacy teachers are now readily available, becoming such a teacher continues to be a challenge. Drawing from 60+ years of experience working with...