Language Arts & Disciplines

In the mid-nineteenth century, Boston fashioned itself as a global hub. By the early 1970s, it was barely a dot on the national picture. It had gained a reputation as a decaying city rife with crime and dysfunctional politics, as well as decidedly retrograde...

Published in French and English by INSEI Editions, Suresnes, France. English edition distributed throughout the world by Gallaudet University Press. To some, he is a mythical figure; to others, he is unknown. Auguste B?bian (1789-1839) reflects society's ambivalence toward Deaf history: sometimes recognized, often...

Author: Shawn Loewen, Masatoshi SatoPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 05/30/2024Pages: 352Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.85lbsSize: 10.10h x 7.90w x 0.80dISBN: 9781108748315

Author: Lowell Mick WhitePublisher: Alamo Bay PressPublished: 08/28/2024Pages: 198Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45dISBN: 9781943306244

This unique textbook teaches the Old English language, pairing grammatical instruction with Old English passages from historical and literary documents in chronological order and provides a summary of major events. Fifty lessons present translation passages from the Peterborough manuscript of the "Anglo-Saxon Chronicle," Bede's...

This classic dictionary deals carefully and exhaustively with all the words which occur in Anglo-Saxon poetry and prose. Variant dialectic forms are given together with variant forms found in the same dialect. Purely poetic words and words not common in prose are indicated and...

Dreading the moment when your manuscript comes back from the editor dripping in red lines?You can save both of you time and energy with a few basic steps. Sending your work to an editor can be a nerve-wracking experience, but it is possible to...

In this fifth edition, Brian Carroll explores writing and editing for digital media with essential information about voice, style, media formats, ideation, story planning, and storytelling.Author: Brian CarrollPublisher: RoutledgePublished: 05/23/2023Pages: 346Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.37lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75dISBN: 9781032114682About the AuthorBrian Carroll is...

DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL?THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE AUTHOR AT MJ'S WRITERS CAF?!Storytelling is an exciting and rewarding adventure I encourage you to pursue.The greatest challenge is translating your vision into a format others can understand and appreciate.I have...

Author: April O'LearyPublisher: O'Leary PublishingPublished: 08/20/2024Pages: 56Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.11lbsSize: 6.00h x 4.00w x 0.15dISBN: 9781952491849This title is not returnable

In this seminal study of hip-hop literacies, Black identity formation and artivism in Brazil, Dr. Ana Lúcia Silva Souza presents the diverse literacy practices that have emerged within and in relation to Brazil's hip-hop movement. Ana Lúcia Silva Souza demonstrates how Brazilian hip-hop literacies...

"Susan Crossman has created one of the most comprehensive books on writing ever written. Whether you're writing a business report, an essay or a full-length novel, Crossman offers invaluable advice on making the process move more smoothly and efficiently. She also provides insightful tips...

An easy-to-use comprehensive guide for writers on preparing and presenting their work to agents, publishers and print media. Regardless of the writer's level or ability, there is something extremely daunting about putting together a submission. It doesn't matter if it is for an article...

A humorous story featuring two whacky scientists building a robot. They assemble the robot carefully with each body part, but where is the head? In this simple text, each body part is named as it is added, and as the different parts are used,...

Play is a state of mind, and a means to have fun, explore wild ideas, and get lost in "the flow." Not only does play make library work more enjoyable and less stressful, it can also help us do our jobs better--while making the...

The History of English: An Introduction provides a chronological analysis of the linguistic, social, and cultural development of the English language from before its establishment in Britain around the year 450 to the present. Each chapter represents a new stage in the evolution of...

The 3rd edition of The ESL Writer's Handbook continues to be a valuable resource that offers non-native English speakers, particularly international students, a foundation in the basics of the academic writing genre they need to succeed in high school or college level writing. By...

Descubre el diario creativo que arrasa en TikTok! Un fenómeno internacional imparable. YA VAN 3.000.000 DE EJEMPLARES QUEMADOS. HASTA QUÉ PUNTO ERES CAPAZ DE SINCERARTE CUANDO NADIE TE VE? Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Snapchat... El mundo se ha convertido en un escenario...

Pathways is a best-selling, five-level academic skills series that combines highly visual, real-world content and rigorous language instruction to help students develop the skills, language, and critical thinking they need for academic success. Exploring academic topics through authentic videos, photos, and infographics, students connect...

Pathways, Second Edition, is a global, five-level academic English program. Carefully-guided lessons develop the language skills, critical thinking, and learning strategies required for academic success. Using authentic and relevant content from National Geographic, including video, charts, and other infographics, Pathways prepares students to work...