Language Arts & Disciplines

Sure, you can blurt out Merci! and Oui! Oui! and Garcon! as well as the next tourist, but in truth your French lacks a certain je ne sais quoi. That just won't do if you're touring the City of Light or sunning in Tahiti...

Whatever you do and wherever you go, you use language to interact. This text explains what human language is and how it works, giving you a look into the multiple fascinating and surprising facets of this uniquely human trait. You'll find many opportunities to...

Sports Media covers reporting, anchoring, and production, and offers thorough descriptions of the sports reporter and anchor's function in sports journalism. This text offers important historical background on the evolution of the sports industry, some grounding in the business of sports, and a discussion...

Based on the firm conviction that all students can write, this combination writing guide and handbook, is an excellent desk reference as well as a superb textbook. It can be used for both English Composition I and II courses, offers students (and fledgling writers)...

Writing Proposals and Grants, Third Edition takes readers through the entire proposal and grant writing process-from finding and analyzing requests for proposals to designing final deliverables. Writing Proposals and Grants (3rd ed.) offers an updated and expanded version of Writing Proposals (2nd ed.). This...

Are you tired of writing dull, lifeless dialogue? Do you struggle with finding the balance between too much and not enough explanation? Want to create characters that feel like real people? And what about historical dialogue-- how do you capture the essence of a...

Get ready for an awesome adventure with "Write Like a High Schooler," a fun and easy guide for middle school kids aged 11 and up.This book is designed to guide you step-by-step through various writing topics, making it easy and fun to learn. Each...

Understanding Signed Languages provides a broad and accessible introduction to the science of language with evidence drawn from signed languages around the world.Author: Erin Wilkinson, Jill P. MorfordPublisher: RoutledgePublished: 01/31/2024Pages: 180Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.42dISBN: 9781032164083About the AuthorErin Wilkinson is...

A concise and practical manual on developing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in tandem For college students learning how to write on scholarly subjects, writing and critical thinking go hand in hand. And yet most books on these topics are categorized separately: writing...

Find treasure in daily Bible reading.In this 30-day workbook, authors are guided through a Bible scavenger hunt as a reminder that all the answers to life's questions can be found in God's Word. Authors will also plan their next great novel through the prompts...

No more writer's block! Ready to make this the year you sit down and write? Here's all the inspiration and guidance you need! Regular writing prompts to practice building synonyms, writing dialogue, and more. Helpful tips and tricks of the trade. Quotes from the...

The release is the stage when writers share the soul of their project--its gift. Here's how to thrive and best serve your work once the writing is done. In The Release, award-winning author and teacher Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew invites writers to lift their heads out...

The Reasoning Voter is an insider's look at campaigns, candidates, media, and voters that convincingly argues that voters make informed logical choices. Samuel L. Popkin analyzes three primary campaigns--Carter in 1976; Bush and Reagan in 1980; and Hart, Mondale, and Jackson in 1984--to arrive...

The Shijing ("Canon of Odes") is China's oldest poetry collection, traditionally considered to have been edited by Confucius himself. Despite their enormous importance for Confucianism and Chinese civilization, the 305 odes have for millennia also puzzled readers. Why did the Sage include in the...

Scaffolded text-based writing and reading comprehension lessons help grade 4 students improve their reading and writing skills! Lessons include practice with essential nonfiction writing forms: Compare and contrast Sequence Explanatory Informative Cause and effect Opinion Argument 12 leveled nonfiction texts range from levels O...

The must-read summary of Timothy Koegel's book: "The Exceptional Presenter: A Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room". This complete summary of the ideas from Timothy Koegel's book "The Exceptional Presenter" shows how important it is to be an exceptional presenter and...

Get ready to unlock a new stream of revenue and take control of your writing career.In today's turbulent publishing landscape, discover how you can tap into the fast-growing $10 million+ market of subscriptions to generate consistent, recurring income from your core group of readers.This...

"200+ skill-building exercises; master essential grammar; build vocabulary expertise; improve reading and writing skills; gain awareness through 'personal tutor' hints and tips"--Cover.Author: Juan Kattan-Ibarra, Angela HowkinsPublisher: Teach YourselfPublished: 02/16/2016Pages: 224Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.70lbsSize: 9.60h x 7.40w x 0.70dISBN: 9781473602373About the AuthorJuan Kattan-Ibarra holds degrees...

A beloved writing teacher and essayist lays out the rules for crafting a remarkable personal essay, the kind that tells a story, moves readers, and reveals insights into the human condition -- the kind that AI can't write Everyone has a story, and for...

The past is fixed - what happened happened. But our descriptions of that past are in constant flux, creating branching networks of contradictory accounts more complex than any fictional franchise. Revising Reality uses pop culture and media concepts of revision to untangle our real-world...