Language Arts & Disciplines

The business of journalism has an extensive, storied, and often romanticized history. Newspaper reporting has long shaped the way that we see the world, played key roles in exposing scandals, and has even been alleged to influence international policy. The past several years have...

In this book Linda Zagzebski presents an original moral theory based on direct reference to exemplars of goodness, modeled on the Putnam-Kripke theory which revolutionized semantics in the seventies. In Exemplarist Moral Theory, exemplars are identified through the emotion of admiration, which Zagzebski argues...

Is the growing influence of Spanish threatening to displace English in the United States? Are America's grammatical standards in serious decline? Has the media saturation of our culture homogenized our speech? These and other questions catapulted Robert MacNeil and William Cran, coauthors of the...

Buckley's provocative observations on the use and abuse of English, gathered for the first time in a single volume - a "veritable cornucopia of language and logic that belongs in every library" (Library Journal). Edited by Samuel S. Vaughan.Author: William F. Buckley Jr.Publisher: Harper...

Originally published as two distinct collections, Depraved and Insulting English brings to light the language's most offensive and obscene words--words that have fallen out of today's lexicon but will no doubt delight, amuse, and in some cases prove surprisingly useful. Who hasn't searched for...

Based on the Zen philosophy that we learn more from our failures than from our successes, One Continuous Mistake teaches a refreshing new method for writing as spiritual practice. In this unique guide for writers of all levels, Gail Sher--a poet who is also...

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For first-year composition and undergraduate courses across the curriculum. Cross-curricular outlook, straightforward presentation, essential coverage. The Little, Brown Essential Handbook is brief, accessible, and pocket-sized--answering questions about the writing process, grammar and usage, researching writing, documentation, and writing in different disciplines. Through clear explanations...

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Activity Workbook with Digital Audio CDs Vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and listening activities to reinforce and supplement Student Book lessons New standards-based activities develop key life skills and career readiness competencies New Gazette activities build reading and vocabulary skills New numeracy lessons focus on...

Author: Joan Saslow, Allen AscherPublisher: Pearson Education ESLPublished: 01/13/2015Pages: 144Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 10.70h x 8.20w x 0.20dISBN: 9780133810561This title is not returnableThis title is only available via back order

The SIOP (R) model is proven to be one of the most effective methods of teaching our English learners. Now teaching with SIOP is even easier with the second volume of Vogt, Echevarria, and Washam's 99 MORE Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Learners...

Author: Cynthia Boardman, Jia FrydenbergPublisher: Pearson Education ESLPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 187Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 10.70h x 8.20w x 0.40dISBN: 9780132351164This title is not returnableThis title is only available via back order

Author: Betty S. AzarPublisher: Pearson Education ESLPublished: 01/01/2007Pages: 144Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.90h x 7.80w x 0.30dISBN: 9780132052108This title is not returnableThis title is only available via back order

Features: Scope and Sequence that presents vocabulary, competencies, literacy skills, phonics, and grammar at a glance. Easy-to-use classroom procedures for key exercises. Illustrations that provide a clear context for model conversations. Correlations to CASAS Competencies, LAUSD Course Outline, and Florida Standardized Syllabi. Icons to...

From grammar and punctuation to the creation of essays and business letters, The Essentials of English: A Writer s Handbook, by Ann Hogue, is a must-have reference tool for today s writer. As easy to use as a dictionary, this handbook is designed specifically...

How to communicate with power, poise, and confidenceHave you ever wondered why some people earn attention and respect when they speak and others don't? The secret to their success can be summed up in one word: gravitas. In this revolutionary new book, a leading...

Map Librarianship identifies basic geoliteracy concepts and enhances reference and instruction skills by providing details on finding, downloading, delivering, and assessing maps, remotely sensed imagery, and other geospatial resources and services, primarily from trusted government sources. By offering descriptions of traditional maps, geographic information...

Author: McGraw-Hill/GlencoePublisher: McGraw-Hill/GlencoePublished: 05/01/2008Pages: 939Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 4.30lbsSize: 10.10h x 8.10w x 1.40dISBN: 9780078887789This title is only available via back order

"Writing Matters" unites research reasoning, documentation, grammar, and style into a cohesive whole, helping students see the conventions of writing as a framework of responsibilities. The responsibilities writers have - to other writers. Writing Matters clarifies the responsibility writers have to one another whether...