Language Arts & Disciplines

Discovering Fiction features short stories that enhance students' reading skills, language learning, and enjoyment of literature. Discovering Fiction, Second Edition, An Introduction Student's Book presents stories with universal appeal to engage students and make them think. Among the authors included are Sinclair Lewis, Kate...

Does the Internet fundamentally change the flow of politically relevant information, even in authoritarian regimes? If so, does it alter the attitudes and behavior of citizens? While there is a fair amount of research exploring how social media has empowered social actors to challenge...

"Quite simply the most serious early intermediate textbook currently available for thoughtful American students at the university level." --Professor Stephen O'Harrow, Director, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, University of Hawai'i at Manoa This is a second-year, intermediate Vietnamese language course designed for high school,...

Enhance your language skills for the workplace with Business English: A Practical Guide to Language for the Workplace by Rose Buhlig. Dive into a comprehensive guide designed to help you navigate the nuances of business communication, providing practical insights and language tools for success...

BarCharts knows that having strong vocabulary knowledge and writing in-depth answers to essay questions are just some of the ways the AP English exam can be mastered; our up-to-date, 3-panel guide can give students the tools they need in order to succeed Each page...

If education is to prepare learners for lifelong learning, there needs to be a shift towards deeper learning: a focus on transferable knowledge and problem-solving skills alongside the development of a positive or growth mind-set. Deeper learning is inextricably linked with CLIL (Content and...

In this tribute to the Warlpiri culture, Yawulyu from Yuendumu, Cecily Napanangka Granites brings to life the ceremony of Yawulyu, a ceremonial combination of body painting, dance and song. Raised in Yuendumu, Central Australia, Cecily follows in the footsteps of her mother, Dolly Nampijinpa...

"I believe that my life was a happy one, because I always saw the positive side of things." (PT Barnum)When my brother passed away from brain cancer in 2020, I started questioning life's purpose. Imagine my surprise when I started finding answers within my...

What if there's no such thing as writer's block? It might just be the breakdown before the breakthrough. Even the most experienced writer can get stuck in a rut, so whether you're fighting procrastination, overwhelm, or self-doubt, the Story Cycle Method will help you...

Street lit, also known as urban fiction, addresses with unflinching grit the concerns and problems of city living and survival in the United States. As a leisure reading genre, street lit encompasses some of the most in-demand titles in American public libraries' collections. In...

A groundbreaking survey of the language used around queerness in the Arab world, with contributions by leading Arab queer writers, thinkers and activists, The Queer Arab Glossary is a first-of-its-kind surveyof the linguistic landscape surrounding queerness in the Arab world. It bringstogether more than...

Public libraries are facing new challenges in the early 21st century, leading to unique solutions to allow them to survive and continue as a public service. The Public Library tells the story of the sector and explores its current position in society. Since the...

This handbook presents a state-of-the-art overview of dual language bilingual education (DLBE) research, programs, pedagogy, and practice. Organized around four sections-theoretical foundations; key issues and trends; school-based practices; and teacher and administrator preparation-the volume comprehensively addresses major and emerging topics in the field. With...

In The Gonzo Way, Anita Thompson pays tribute to her late husband as a writer and as a citizen, through her own words and through interviews with those who knew him best, including Tom Wolfe, George McGovern, and Douglas Brinkley.Author: Anita ThompsonPublisher: Fulcrum PublishingPublished:...

Author: The University of Chicago Press EditoriaPublisher: University of Chicago PressPublished: 09/19/2024Pages: 1200Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsISBN: 9780226817972

"The American Spelling Book," commonly known as the "Blue-backed Speller," was a textbook written by Noah Webster. It became one of the most widely used and influential educational books in American history. Webster's spelling book played a crucial role in standardizing American English and...

Now in its fourth edition, Stand Out is a seven-level, standards-based adult education program with a track record of real-world results. Close alignment to key standards and frameworks provides adult students with language and skills for success in the workplace, college, and everyday life.Author:...

Author: Susan StrikerPublisher: XlibrisPublished: 05/14/2012Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.08dISBN: 9781477100035Audience: Ages 4-8Review Citation(s): School Library Journal 03/01/2013 pg. 143This title is not returnable

Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your third-grade students! Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all! Text structures include: Question and answer Main idea and details Cause and effect Compare and...

Teach reading comprehension skills and fiction genre study to your third-grade students! Choose from nine units that span fiction genres or use them all! Fable Mystery Folk tale Classic fiction Fairy tale Tall tale Poetry and song Historical fiction Greek legend Each unit includes:...