Language Arts & Disciplines

A collection of 366 facts about language to enliven each day of the year. In this ingenious and diverse collection of 366 stories, events, and facts about language, David Crystal presents a selection of insights from literary and linguistic writers, poets, and global institutions,...

Author: Brian FlotaPublisher: Assoc of College & Research LibrariesPublished: 12/06/2023Pages: 324Binding Type: PaperbackSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.67dISBN: 9780838939505

The story of R.L. Stine--just a "regular guy" who found his skill, got some luck, and became the famous writer he is today. Achievable, relatable, and more inspiring to new writers than the "You'll never make it in this town, kid" stories we hear...

Respected Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author of Stonewalled, The Smear, and Slanted exposes the corruption that has ruled the pharmaceutical industry and news media for decades.Through blatant lies, deep cover-ups, and high-level collusion with government and media, Big Pharma...

The Tongue and Quill - AFH 33-337 is one of the most used and Air Force Handbooks to date. This is the most up to date edition. (Certified current as of July 27, 2016.) Direct from the ePub repository. The men and women of...

Leading photobook scholars select exemplary new voices in the medium and address its social and creative potentialThe past decade or so has seen a massive expansion in the idioms, uses and innovations of the photobook form. Photography Bound, based on a conference organized by...

Penpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 3-11 year olds. The Year 3 Penpals for Handwriting Workbook offers children plenty of opportunity to practise basic and more complicated joins. The two-colour write-in Workbooks are ideal for guided practice.Author: Gill Budgell, Kate RuttlePublisher:...

Penpals for Handwriting is a complete handwriting scheme for 3-11 year olds. The Foundation 2 Penpals for Handwriting One-Armed Robot and Long-Legged Giraffe Workbook allows children to practise letters in these two letter families. The two-colour write-in Workbooks are ideal for guided practice.Author: Gill...

At least two-thirds of published scientific papers are written by researchers whose first language is not English 20% of the comments referees make when reviewing papers for possible publication in international journals regard English language issues In some disciplines, acceptance rate by journals of...

Writing a book is a career milestone that only the most elite professionals and thought leaders can achieve-right? Wrong! With the right combination of preparation, commitment, and ambition, anyone can (and should) share their professional expertise in a book. Adding your voice to the...

Whether on the seashore or on the trails between clumps of Haworth heather, let us walk with Anne Brontë and listen to her discussing the kind of truth "that always conveys its own moral to those who are able to receive it." Join us...

Algorithms will always be the central point of efficient development, and you will use them everywhere. You'll need to use them when writing code, you'll come across them at every coding interview you attend, and they will definitely be part of your daily development...

American Sign Language is a rich and complex language. Recently declared as an official language and recognized by 48 states as a foreign language, more and more high school teachers across the country are teaching American Sign Language as an elective. Learning American Sign...

Kory Floyd's approach to interpersonal communication stems from his research on the positive impact of communication on our health and well-being. "Interpersonal Communication, 2e" demonstrates how effective interpersonal communication can make students' lives better. With careful consideration given to the impact of computer-mediated communication,...

Learn how to center, affirm, and develop Black immigrant literacies in ways that allow all youth to engage with and honor their literacies. This book presents a framework to revolutionize teaching in ways that draw on students' assets for redesigning, rethinking, and reimagining literacy...

As revolutionary forces gather in the Lacandon jungle of southern Mexico in the fall of 1993, an idealistic American priest vanishes from his post in San Cristobal de Las Casas. The Church, immersed in trying to negotiate a peaceful solution to the escalating conflict...

Author: Averil CoxheadPublisher: Tesol PressPublished: 11/01/2014Pages: 286Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.60dISBN: 9781942223009This title is not returnable

Author: ThompsonPublisher: OxfordPublished: 09/25/2014Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 10.05h x 6.91w x 0.10dISBN: 9780194278560

University literary journals allow students to create their own venue for learning, have a hands-on part of their development in real-world skills, and strive towards professional achievement. But producing an undergraduate literary magazine requires commitment, funding, and knowledge of the industry. This practical guide...

Words matter. They have the capacity to capture a special moment, elevate people's opinion of you, or resonate with an audience with a beautiful turn of phrase.Used incorrectly, though, words-and specifically a limited vocabulary-cripple our ability to describe our experiences and articulate our thoughts...