Language Arts & Disciplines

A journalist, either print or broadcast, is trained in the use of observation to help tell a story. It's always the little things that give context to the tale told, and clarity to the certainties contained in journalism 101's five "W's," and the lonely...

To help your students learn a world language, don't forget the power of reading! In this practical book from Donna Spangler and John Alex Mazzante, you'll gain a variety of strategies and activities that you can use to teach students to read in a...

David Low examines the multifaceted role of humor in critical literacy studies. Talking about how teachers and students negotiate understandings of humor and social critique vis-?-vis school-based critical literacy curriculums, the book co-examines teachers' and students' understandings of humor and critique in schools.Author: David...

Millions of students love "They Say / I Say" because it offers lively and practical advice they can use throughout their college career (and beyond). Now, students will learn how to use narrative to energize their "I Say," navigate generative AI tools responsibly, and...

The "World's Most Experienced Ghostwriter" and the "Michael Jordan of Ghostwriting", New York Times bestselling author, Michael Levin, details his process for creating books that capture what's most meaningful in the lives, careers, philanthropic endeavors, and other outside interests of his elite clientele. The...

Who's your hero? What television show did you binge-watch, even before "binge-watching" was part of our vernacular? For Julie Marie Wade, the hero is Mary Tyler Moore, the television show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show. From its premiere on Nick at Nite in 1992...

"The Hunting of the Snark" was first published in 1876, eleven years after "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and four years after "Through the Looking-Glass". It is a master-piece of nonsense and is connected to "Through the Looking-Glass" by its use of vocabulary from the...

Just as a field guide helps you identify plants or birds, this book helps you navigate the rich landscape of nonfiction as an avid reader. Discover how your favorite authors explain complex topics, capture and sustain your attention, and make deep, personal connections with...

Exploring social media's integration with modern society, this text empowers students as social media consumers and creators. The thoroughly updated second edition includes a new chapter on AI technologies. Features include full color visuals; glossary; chapter questions and activities; and theory, ethics, and diversity...

The BASIC READING SERIES (BRS) is a successful and proven phonics program for beginners. It has a dedicated and faithful following among teachers and parents who want an alternative to discredited teaching methods. The BASIC READING SERIES is now available in a low-cost, paperback...

Families are resources that are extremely powerful and important for young learners from minoritized backgrounds, yet such families are often overlooked, silenced, or ostracized. This book presents a much-needed framework for family and community engagement in the early childhood and elementary literacy classroom that...

This book shows how translation is affected by pragmatic factors such as the acts performed by people when they use language. It is clearly of direct relevance to an understanding of translation and translators.Author: Leo HickeyPublisher: Multilingual Matters LimitedPublished: 11/06/1998Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize:...

This analysis of the rhetoric of nine successfully persuasive politicians explains how their use of language created credible and consistent stories about themselves and the social world they inhabit. It explores their use of metaphors, their myths and how language analysis helps us to...

From the Struggle to the WinThe human struggle is real. Hope propels you to purpose. Ordinary power is not enough.A collision between the physical and spiritual certain. Breakthrough is within your reach.Riveting. This book is filled with positive influences from God's Holy Word, letting...

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...

Norwegian: Thematic Vocabulary and Short Stories (A1-B1 Level)Master Norwegian with Engaging Short Stories and Essential Vocabulary!Are you a beginner eager to learn Norwegian? Dive into this comprehensive guide designed to boost your language skills through thematic vocabulary and captivating short stories.Boost Your Norwegian VocabularyOur...

New title in the Flame Tree Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, with lined pages, a pocket at the back, two ribbon bookmarks and a solid magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all...

In recent decades, Mexico has been one of the most dangerous democracies for journalists. Their coverage of the war on drugs, abuses of power, and human rights violations has led to harassment, threats, and violence by powerful cartels and corrupt officials. This book provides...

Lonely Planet's Middle East Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask directions to the Pyramids, chat history at Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock; all with...

Lonely Planet's Farsi (Persian) Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Indian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Bargain in a bazaar, hike to out-of-the-way locations, or order a local speciality for...