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If This Isn't Nice, What Is? (Even More) Expanded Third Edition: The Graduation Speeches and Other Words to Live by - Paperback

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by Kurt Vonnegut (Author), Dan Wakefield (Selected by)A collection of 15 graduation speeches and treasured wisdom from the New York Times-bestselling literary icon and author of Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat's Cradle, and Breakfast of Champions "Like [that of] his literary ancestor Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut's crankiness is good-humored and sharp-witted."--A.O. Scott, The New York Times Book Review Master storyteller and satirist Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most in-demand commencement speakers of ...

935 Lies: The Future of Truth and the Decline of America's Moral Integrity - Hardcover

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by Charles Lewis (Author)Facts are and must be the coin of the realm in a democracy, for government "of the people, by the people and for the people," requires and assumes to some extent an informed citizenry. Unfortunately, for citizens in the United States and throughout the world, distinguishing between fact and fiction has always been a formidable challenge, often with real life and death consequences. But now it is more difficult and confusing than ever. The Internet Age makes comment in...

The Art of Brevity: Excursions in Short Fiction Theory and Analysis - Paperback

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by Per Winther (Editor), Jakob Lothe (Editor), Hans H. Skei (Editor)Refreshing, inclusive approaches to the theory and practice of short fictionThe Art of Brevity gathers fresh ideas about the theory and writing of short fiction from around the globe to produce an international, inclusive exploration of the steadily growing field of short story studies. While Anglo-American scholars have served as the primary developers of contemporary short story theory since the field's inception in the 196...

Rhetoric in Ancient China, Fifth to Third Century B.C.E: A Comparison with Classical Greek Rhetoric - Paperback

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by Xing Lu (Author)Xing Lu examines language, art, persuasion, and argumentation in ancient China and offers a detailed and authentic account of ancient Chinese rhetorical theories and practices within the society's philosophical, political, cultural, and linguistic contexts. She focuses on the works of five schools of thought and ten well-known Chinese thinkers from Confucius to Han Feizi to the the Later Mohists. Lu identifies seven key Chinese terms pertaining to speech, language, persuasi...

Success with Library Volunteers - Paperback

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by Glen Holt (Author), Leslie Holt (Author)Covering principles, practical guidelines, and best practices for establishing and operating a successful library volunteer program in any type of library, this is a must-have resource for the 21st-century librarian. In these tough economic times, librarians must maximize the potential of their volunteer programs. This innovative guide not only provides readers with the practical information they need to recruit, manage, and retain effective voluntee...

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Pity the Reader: On Writing with Style - Hardcover

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by Kurt Vonnegut (Author), Suzanne McConnell (Author)The art and craft of writing by one of the few grandmasters of American literature, a bonanza for writers and readers co-written by Kurt Vonnegut's former student. Here is an entirely new side of Kurt Vonnegut, Vonnegut as a teacher of writing. Of course he's given us glimpses before, with aphorisms and short essays and articles and in his speeches. But never before has an entire book been devoted to Kurt Vonnegut the teacher. Here is prett...

Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries and Media Centers: 2012 Edition, Volume 32 - Hardcover

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by Shannon Hysell (Editor)Designed to deliver high quality, critical reviews of the latest reference materials for libraries on limited budgets, this invaluable book will help collection development librarians in smaller libraries identify the most highly recommended resources from 2011-2012. An indispensable tool for libraries constrained by limited budgets, Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers: 2012 Edition, Volume 32 will continue, as previous ...

Tell It Like It Is: Women in the National Welfare Rights Movement - Paperback

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by Mary E. Triece (Author)In Tell It Like It Is, Mary E. Triece brings to light a lesser known yet influential social movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s--the welfare rights movement, led and run largely by poor black mothers in the National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO). Her study combines theory and critical analysis to explore rhetorical strategies and direct actions women employed as they argued for fair welfare legislation in both formal policy debates and in the streets. Tr...

The Critical Writer: Inquiry and the Writing Process - Paperback

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by Joyce Armstrong Ed D. Carroll (Author), Edward E. Wilson (Author), Joyce Armstrong Ed D. Carroll (Editor)High-quality original writing doesn't happen by accident; it results from a logical, inquiry-based process. Educators will be able to apply the concepts and techniques in this book to help their students master the critical writing process. Many students tremble at the mere thought of "the dreaded research paper" when in fact the inquiry process that should be applied for a writing proj...

Integrating Children's LIterature through the Common Core State Standards - Paperback

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by Rachel Wadham (Author), Terrell Young (Author)Implementation of the Common Core State Standards with the integration of children's literature can transform teaching and learning into a holistic and engaging experience. Tackling nearly every aspect of the English Language Arts Standards and the measures they employ, it offers a thorough plan for engaging elementary school students with literature. It explores the benefits and teaching principles behind CCSS, and explains how to apply them t...

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The Great Spring: Writing, Zen, and This Zigzag Life - Paperback

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by Natalie Goldberg (Author)From the beloved writing teacher behind Writing Down the Bones comes a treasury of personal stories reflecting a life filled with journeys--inner and outer--zigzagging around the world and home again Here, Natalie Goldberg shares those vivid moments that have wakened her to new ways of being. We follow alongside her mapless meanderings in the New Mexican desert and her pilgrimages to Bob Dylan's birthplace and to Larry McMurtry's dusty Texas ghost town of rare boo...

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The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language - Paperback

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by Melvyn Bragg (Author)"Superb. . . . Inspiring."--Newsday. "A captivating history."--The Daily Telegraph. "A thorough and incredibly enjoyable trip down a linguistic memory lane."--Bloomsbury Review Here is the riveting story of the English language, from its humble beginnings as a regional dialect to its current preeminence as the one global language, spoken by more than two billion people worldwide. In this groundbreaking book, Melvyn Bragg shows how English conquered the world. It is a m...

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Wild Words: Rituals, Routines, and Rhythms for Braving the Writer's Path - Paperback

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by Nicole Gulotta (Author)A guide for the next generation of writers--self-care rituals, creativity-generating rhythms, and personalized strategies for embracing a creative life Wild Words is an invitation to explore the intersection of your writing practice with everything else in your busy life. Through personal stories and practical lessons you'll learn how to enter a new relationship with your creativity, one that honors where you've been, where you're headed, and where you are today. Di...

Performing Authorship in Eighteenth-Century English Periodicals - Paperback

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by Manushag N. Powell (Author)This book embraces periodicals across the first two-thirds of the eighteenth century to argue that this mode of writing, packed with humor and verve, originates the figure of the mass market author as a literary character. The author posits that, at the same time, periodicals harbor inescapable doubts as to whether such a character is sustainable.Author BiographyManushag N. Powell is assistant professor in the English Department at Purdue University. Her research...

From Indesign CS 5.5 to Epub and Kindle - Paperback

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by Elizabeth Castro (Author)In "From InDesign CS 5.5 to EPUB and Kindle" acclaimed computer book author, Elizabeth Castro, explains how to take advantage of the latest version of Adobe InDesign to efficiently create both print and ebook versions of books in the same workflow. Using the instructions in this book, you'll be able to create ebooks for almost all ereaders, including the Kindle for Amazon and EPUB-compatible ereaders like iBooks for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch, Kobo, Barnes & Noble ...

Information design as principled action: Making information accessible, relevant, understandable, and usable - Paperback

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by Jorge Frascara (Editor)Information design empowers people to attain their goals. It is centred on users, based on evidence, and oriented to results. It contributes to a vast range of activities that people engage with every day, from simple things such as understanding phone bills or operating a washing machine, to more complex ones such as managing emergency response web based systems, controlling a power plant, or flying an airliner. Good quality information design facilitates these task...

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Talking with Your Toddler: 75 Fun Activities and Interactive Games That Teach Your Child to Talk - Paperback

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by Teresa Laikko (Author), Laura Laikko (Author)Ignite verbal communication with your toddler with this handy parent's guide that turns professional language development into child's play. Are you concerned that your child is not verbalizing? The solution may be as simple as a game. Talking with Your Toddler teaches you how to stimulate speech using everyday play. It makes learning to talk fun and engaging for your child. With proven therapies and easy-to-follow activities, Talking with Your...

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Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases - Paperback

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by Andrew Thompson (Author)Discover hundreds of intriguing, entertaining, and often hilarious origins to the English language's most curious phrases in this fascinating trivia book from bestselling author Andrew Thompson. English is filled with curious, intriguing and bizarre phrases. This book reveals the surprising, captivating and even hilarious origins behind 400 of them, including: - Read between the Lines - Cat Got Your Tongue? - Put a Sock in It - Close, but No Cigar - Bring Home the ...

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Speak and Read Chinese: Fun Mnemonic Devices for Remembering Chinese Words and Their Tones - Paperback

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by Larry Herzberg (Author)From one of the authors of Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar comes Speak and Read Chinese, a simple, fun guide that helps language learners remember pinyin, tones, and characters of essential Chinese words.Students and teachers rate pinyin, tones, and characters as some of the most difficult aspects of learning Chinese. This book addresses this issue by organizing easy memorization tricks for the three hundred most basic characters in popular textbook series like Int...

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Speak and Read Japanese: Fun Mnemonic Devices for Remembering Japanese Words and Their Meanings - Paperback

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by Larry Herzberg (Author)Modeled on the same winning format as his Speak and Read Chinese, teacher Larry Herzberg's latest book offers simple, fun, and imaginative ways to remember essential Japanese words and characters. Mastering basic vocabulary and kanji is one of the first challenges any Japanese learner faces. This book addresses this task head-on, complementing the content of all major Japanese textbooks and providing valuable tips to independent students. Includes three hundred essen...

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by Robert Miraldi (Author)Seymour Hersh has been the most important, famous, and controversial journalist in the United States for the last forty years. From his expos of the My Lai massacre in 1969 to his revelations about torture at Abu Ghraib prison in 2004, Hersh has consistently captured the public imagination, spurred policymakers to reform, and drawn the ire of presidents. From the streets of Chicago to the newsrooms of the most powerful newspapers and magazines in the United States, ...

An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments: Learn the Lost Art of Making Sense - Hardcover

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by Ali Almossawi (Author), Alejandro Giraldo (Illustrator)"This short book makes you smarter than 99% of the population. . . . The concepts within it will increase your company's 'organizational intelligence.'. . . It's more than just a must-read, it's a 'have-to-read-or-you're-fired' book"--Geoffrey James, INC.com From the author of An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language, here's the antidote to fuzzy thinking, with furry animals!Have you read (or stumbled into) one too many irrational online...

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The President Is a Sick Man: Wherein the Supposedly Virtuous Grover Cleveland Survives a Secret Surgery at Sea and Vilifies the Courageous Newspape - Paperback

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by Matthew Algeo (Author)An extraordinary yet almost unknown chapter in American history is revealed in this extensively researched expos . On July 1, 1893, President Grover Cleveland boarded a friend's yacht and was not heard from for five days. During that time, a team of doctors removed a cancerous tumor from the president's palate along with much of his upper jaw. When an enterprising reporter named E. J. Edwards exposed the secret operation, Cleveland denied it and Edwards was consequent...

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by Dinty W. Moore (Author)Find inspiration and insight on writing as a spiritual practice through astute quotes, thoughtful advice, and productive exercises on both mindfulness and craft. This isn't your typical "how to write" book. Author Dinty W. Moore, a well-respected writing coach and teacher, thoughtfully illuminates the creative process: where writing and creativity originate, how mindfulness plays into work, how to cultivate good writing habits and grow as a person, and what it means ...

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Publishing for Profit: Successful Bottom-Line Management for Book Publishers - Paperback

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by Thomas Woll (Author), Dominique Raccah (Author)Publishing in the 21st century is a rapidly changing business, and this highly readable and comprehensive reference covers it all: editorial acquisition and process, the importance of metadata, operations procedures, financial benchmarks and methods, and personnel management as well as product development, production, and sales and marketing. Written for the practicing professional just starting out, veterans looking to learn new tricks of the...

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Write to the Point: A Master Class on the Fundamentals of Writing for Any Purpose - Paperback

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by Sam Leith (Author)Finding the right words, in the right order, matters--whether you're a student embarking on an essay, a job applicant drafting your cover letter, an employee composing an email . . . even a (hopeful) lover writing a text. Do it wrong and you just might get an F, miss the interview, lose a client, or spoil your chance at a second date. Do it right, and the world is yours. In Write to the Point, accomplished author and literary critic Sam Leith kicks the age-old lists of do...

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by Melissa Michaels (Author)Melissa Michaels' A Look Within, Volume III is an adventure of art, love, betrayal, death and redemption. It's a journey within yourself providing fresh perspectives that will transform your life. Her poetry is passionately lyrical, sensual and captivating.Author BiographyMelissa Michaels is an award-winning author. She is the insightful author of "A Look Within" book series. She is the Face for The Skin Revolution, multi-talented entrepreneur, eco-friendly designe...

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by Patricia Roberts-Miller (Author)A clear-eyed guide to demagoguery--and how we can defeat it What is demagoguery? Some demagogues are easy to spot: They rise to power through pandering, charisma, and prejudice. But, as professor Patricia Roberts-Miller explains, a demagogue is anyone who reduces all questions to us vs. them. Why is it dangerous? Demagoguery is democracy's greatest threat. It erodes rational debate, so that intelligent policymaking grinds to a halt. The idea that we never fa...

The American Language: A Preliminary Inquiry Into the Development of English in the United States - Hardcover

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by H. L. Mencken (Author)Perhaps the first truly important book about the divergence of American English from its British roots, this survey of the language as it was spoken-and as it was changing-at the beginning of the 20th century comes via one of its most inveterate watchers, journalist, critic, and editor HENRY LOUIS MENCKEN (1880-1956). In this replica of the 1921 "revised and enlarged" second edition, Mencken turns his keen ear on: - the general character of American English - loan-wor...

Dear Data: A Friendship in 52 Weeks of Postcards - Paperback

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by Giorgia Lupi (Author), Stefanie Posavec (Author), Maria Popova (Introduction by)Equal parts mail art, data visualization, and affectionate correspondence, Dear Data celebrates "the infinitesimal, incomplete, imperfect, yet exquisitely human details of life," in the words of Maria Popova (Brain Pickings), who introduces this charming and graphically powerful book. For one year, Giorgia Lupi, an Italian living in New York, and Stefanie Posavec, an American in London, mapped the particulars o...

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The World Is Waiting for You: Graduation Speeches to Live by from Activists, Writers, and Visionaries - Hardcover

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by Tara Grove (Editor), Isabel Ostrer (Editor)Inspiring commencement speeches from Wynton Marsalis, Toni Morrison, Gloria Steinem, and others: "The perfect gift for grads-to-be" (O, The Oprah Magazine). "The voices of conformity speak so loudly. Don't listen to them," acclaimed author and award-winning journalist Anna Quindlen cautioned graduates of Grinnell College. Jazz virtuoso and educator Wynton Marsalis advised new Connecticut College alums not to worry about being on time, but rather ...

A Word a Day: A Romp Through Some of the Most Unusual and Intriguing Words in English - Hardcover

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by Anu Garg (Author), Suti Garg (With)Anu Garg's many readers await their A Word A Day rations hungrily. Now at last here's a feast for them and other verbivores. Eat up!-Barbara WallraffSenior Editor at The Atlantic Monthly and author of Word Court Praise for A Word a Day ""AWADies will be familiar with Anu Garg's refreshing approach to words: words are fun and they have fascinating histories. The people who use them have curious stories to tell too, and this collection incorporates some of ...