Language Arts & Disciplines

This text illustrates the crucial role of the mother tongue literacy in second language acquisition by presenting findings from a comparative study conducted in primary schools in Senegal. In addition, the volume provides an in-depth look at the linguistic history of Senegal before, during,...

Engaging education policy from kindergarten to college Author Tyler S. Branson argues that education reform initiatives in the twentieth century can be understood in terms of historical shifts in the ideas, interests, and governing arrangements that inform the teaching of writing. Today, policy regimes...

Drawing lessons from writers of all ages and writing across genres, a distinguished teacher and writer reveals the enduring importance of writing for our time In this new contribution to Yale University Press's Why X Matters series, a distinguished writer and scholar tackles central...

Special Effects: Short Takes on Stylish Prose tackles the dilemma dedicated writers have faced for generations: how to make words on the page as compelling as images on the screen. Perfect for film buffs and TV enthusiasts who want to improve their writing, this...

New title in the colourful Artisan Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment, and crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. Artisan Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree...

For the Christian student of rhetoric, manipulative sophistry is clearly out of bounds. But putting careful thought into what constitutes eloquent speech and persuasive argument is not. What many people dismiss as a bunch of rhetoric is simply poor rhetoric. There is a Christian...

As games grow ever-more ubiquitous in our culture and communities, they have become popular staples in public library collections and are increasing in prominence in academic ones. Many librarians, especially those who are not themselves gamers or are only acquainted with a handful of...

An illuminating examination of the benefits and drawbacks of global, digital communication In this newly revised Second Edition of Digital Universe: The Global Telecommunication Revolution, journalism and digital telecommunication expert Peter B. Seel delivers a fascinating and insightful exploration of digital communication technologies and...

One of India's most incredible and enviable cultural aspects is that every Indian is bilingual, if not multilingual. Delving into the fascinating early history of South Asia, this original book reveals how migration, both external and internal, has shaped all Indians from ancient times....

Something sad happens between preschool and college: most of us unlearn our natural love of poetry, a love that is rooted in sound and surprise, pattern and play, discovery and delight. This book aims to reverse that tragedy. Based on fifteen years of teaching,...

The American Library Association presents an award-winning must-read book for every week of the year in this beautiful reading log.Calling all book lovers! Expand your reading list with a one-year reading challenge from the American Library Association (ALA). Including the ALA's insights into each...

Test Prep Books' GED Study Guide 2021 All Subjects: GED Test Prep Book with 2 Practice Exams 6th Edition Preparation] Taking the GED test? Want to get a good score? Written by Test Prep Books, this comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Test-Taking Strategies...

100 Blank Wide Lined White Pages Perfect Notebook for Kids, Teens, Students, and AdultsFeatures: 100 pages of wide lined white paper 8.5"x11" size Classic composition notebook design High quality glossy cover Printed on both sides Can be used as a notebook, journal, diary, or...

The ACT official subject guides are a step by step guide for outlining the preparation for the ACT section tests. These prep guides provide students a concept-based outline for the subjects they plan to focus on. Each one of the official guides, is an...

On the morning of Saturday 22nd April 1978, members of an Active Service Unit of the IRA hijacked a car and crossed the countryside to the town of Lisburn. Within an hour, they had killed an off-duty policeman in front of his young son.In...

Senior citizens (frequently referred to by the more inclusive term "older adults") are one of the largest and fastest growing demographics in the world. Public libraries have a duty to serve these individuals with the same level of care and opportunity for participation that...

"The Complete Article Writer: How To Write Magazine Articles" will tell you everything you need to know to become a published article writer.Writing for the magazine market is one of the easiest ways to become a published writer. But only if you can come...

Why do people ignore our ideas or support them? Agree with our positions or undermine them? Tune out when we speak or give us undivided attention?Why do most of us fail to persuade others? Fail to formulate convincing arguments? Fail to speak with confidence...

Long trusted as the most comprehensive, up-to-date and user-friendly grammar available, Hammer's German Grammar and Usage provides you with a complete guide to German as it is written and spoken today.In a revised layout to improve ease of consultation, this new edition includes: concise...

Diversity plays an important role in how people experience illness and healthcare as patients. Listening carefully to stories of how race, class, age, gender, sexuality, and disability can affect patient experience can be revealing and provide much needed change to health communication in the...