Language Arts & Disciplines

A poetic demonstration of the book form's capacity to produce meaning, from the author of The Century of Artists' BooksJohanna Drucker's Diagrammatic Writing is a poetic demonstration of the capacity of format to produce meaning. The articulation of the codex as a site for...

Become a more credible, confident and convincing presenter.Confidence in presenting is more than innate talent or delivery skills: for business owners and leaders, it's about crafting a message that captivates. Confident Presenter is a book that will transform your presentation skills and help you...

Do you have to struggle to see the best in a situation? Does it always seem like it's raining both outside and in? If you're blind to the lighter side of life then you're clearly a grump, but don't despair-you're in good company. We've...

Sweet's Anglo-Saxon Primer is possibly the most popular Old English textbook ever written, and with good reason. It is brief and accessible without being unduly simplistic. Students will find that the grammar and glossary make the sample texts far less daunting than they might...

An incisive history of the controversial Google Books project and the ongoing quest for a universal digital library Libraries have long talked about providing comprehensive access to information for everyone. But when Google announced in 2004 that it planned to digitize books to make...

Crow, a Siouan language spoken on the Crow Reservation in southeastern Montana, remains one of the most vital Native American languages, with several thousand speakers. A Grammar of Crow is the first detailed description of the Crow language in a contemporary linguistic framework. Randolph...

A Dance Horizontal redefines contemporary poetry. In his first book, Lyon shares over a hundred unique poems that explore a multitude of enthralling themes. His poetry embodies an exhilarating variety of rhythm, rhyme, and form. Some poems are serious, some are humorous, some are...

Author: DunnPublisher: Fermata PressPublished: 11/30/2023Pages: 248Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52dISBN: 9780973196320

Explore a world of possibilities with this stylish lined notebook featuring a sleek, black cover. Write - Medium Black is the ultimate blank canvas, with: Over 200 pages of blank, ruled, high-quality paper A smooth black cover Layflat paperback design for ease of use...

Robert O. McDonald is Assistant Professor of Rhetoric in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas.Author: Robert O. McDonaldPublisher: State University of New York PressPublished: 02/02/2024Pages: 308Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00dISBN: 9781438494081

Although we may not think we notice them, storefronts and their signage are meaningful, and the impact they have on people is significant. What the Signs Say argues that the public language of storefronts is a key component to the creation of the place...

This is an accessible introduction to the different theories of the mass media. It seeks to emphasize the importance of using theory not only to make sense of the role of media in society but also to understand particular aspects of mass communication.Author: Kevin...

In this stunning new collection, DeWitt Henry reckons with a past that is personal, familial, and cultural as well as the present dysfunction of American political life. His narratives and portraits are drawn and colored by candid and resonant observations. "Are scars proof of...

Trask's Historical Linguistics provides an accessible introduction to historical linguistics - the study of language change over time. This engaging book is illustrated with language examples from all six continents, and covers the fundamental concepts of language change, methods for historical linguistics, linguistic reconstruction,...

Do you have a message you want to get out into the world? Have you ever dreamed of speaking for a living? Is there something you have to say but just aren't sure what to do next? The Successful Speaker is a proven, easy-to-follow...

Examining the potential of creative writing as a therapeutic tool, particularly in terms of its influence on the self and personal development, The Self on the Page is divided into two parts. In Part One representative practitioners provide an overview of current work in...

Scholarly communication covers a broad range of topics and issues including copyright and intellectual property, research policy, metadata, indexing practices and data analysis techniques. But how do we approach these topics in a manner that is easy to understand for a PhD student who...

The Pierian releases new poems online monthly, and an annual omnibus in print. Dedicated to bold voices that shape language, The Pierian welcomes you to drink deep.Author: Max R. EkstromPublisher: PierianPublished: 12/01/2023Pages: 72Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.20dISBN: 9798868929571

Author: Stephanie ChandlerPublisher: Authority PublishingPublished: 01/11/2024Pages: 254Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.31lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.53dISBN: 9781949642865

This primer discusses the linguistics of the Dakota and Sioux native American tribes, noting how the fascinating characteristics of these languages interact in sentence conjugation. Writing in the 1870s, Frederic Roehrig presents his insights after spending years with the Dakota tribespeople. Through conversing in...