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...

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...

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...

The classic Wheelock's Latin remains the most highly regarded and bestselling single-volume, introductory Latin textbook of its kind. Now in its seventh edition, Wheelock's Latin retains its signature core of authentic Latin readings, taken not only from classical literature, drama, and poetry, but also...

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...

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...

Bestselling author and teacher Natalie Goldberg shares her inspiring personal journey out of a devastating period of writer's block and back into a life of growth, creativity, and healing. Natalie Goldberg has been writing for the past fifty years. But at the beginning of...

Boost your language skills and discover contemporary Vietnam by reading real-life articles from Vietnamese newspapers, available in both Vietnamese and English! This innovative language book features 28 authentic articles from Vietnamese newspapers, one contemporary short story, and two original poems -- each presented side-by-side...

How we learn to read is not a secret formula, it's a science. More than five decades of research conducted across the world informs the Science of Reading. This one-stop guide examines the crucial aspects of literacy development. Uncover the workings of the brain...

Business, social and personal satisfaction depend heavily upon a person's ability to communicate clearly. Public speaking is an important skill which anyone can acquire and develop. It is also the very best method of overcoming self-consciousness and building confidence, courage and enthusiasm. This book...

What makes a romance novel a romance? How do you write a kissing book? Writing a well-structured romance isn't the same as writing any other genre-something the popular novel and screenwriting guides don't address. The romance arc is made up of its own story...

The intelligent approach to learning the Japanese writing system that has helped thousands! Japanese characters may seem mysterious and difficult, but Read Japanese Today explains the writing system in a way that's clear and easy to understand. This proven approach teaches you the essential...

Discover the fascinating history and current use of Black American Sign Language, then bring it to life with your hands following photo-illustrated instruction. Deaf history has been told primarily from a white-centered lens, pushing Black Deaf history into the background. However, today, Black signers...

Herodotus' Histories are the primary source for the conflict between Greece and the enormous Persian Empire in the fifth century BC. Book VII begins after the defeat of the first Persian invasion by Athens at the Battle of Marathon and covers the Persian decision...

"The selections are good and the translations are excellent." ― Germaine Brée, New York UniversityDrawn from two centuries of French literature, these superb selections by ten great writers span a wide variety of styles, philosophies, and literary creeds. The stories reflect not only the...

"Monumental . . . [Ostler's] massive overview of major languages in world history puts the current global spread of English in perspective."--Chicago TribuneIn this linguistic Thousand and One Nights, Nicholas Ostler creates the first history of the world's great languages, gloriously celebrating the wonder...