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The Handbook of Global Interventions in Communication Theory - Paperback

$194.40

by Yoshitaka Miike (Editor), Jing Yin (Editor)Moving beyond the U.S.-Eurocentric paradigm of communication theory, this handbook broadens the intellectual horizons of the discipline by highlighting underrepresented, especially non-Western, theorists and theories, and identifies key issues and challenges for future scholarship.Showcasing diverse perspectives, the handbook facilitates active engagement in different cultural traditions and theoretical orientations that are global in scope but lo...

My Soul Look Back in Wonder: Memories from a Life of Study, Struggle, and Doin Battle in the Language Wars - Paperback

$56.68

by Geneva Napoleon Smitherman (Author)This is the story of Dr. Geneva Smitherman, aka "Dr. G," the pioneering linguist often referred to as the "Queen of Black Language." In a series of narrative essays, Dr. G writes eloquently and powerfully about the role of language in social transformation and the academic, intellectual, linguistic, and societal debates that shaped her groundbreaking work as a Black Studies O.G. and a Womanist scholar-activist of African American Language.These eleven ess...

The Last Language on Earth: Linguistic Utopianism in the Philippines - Paperback

$83.77

by Piers Kelly (Author)The Last Language on Earth is an ethnographic history of the disputed Eskayan language, spoken today by an isolated upland community living on the island of Bohol in the southern Philippines. After Eskaya people were first 'discovered' in 1980, visitors described the group as a lost tribe preserving a unique language and writing system. Others argued that the Eskaya were merely members of a utopian rural cult who had invented their own language and script. Rather than a...

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by Jon Mooallem (Author)From the discovery of the author's face in a century-old photograph to a triple-amputee hospice director working at the border of life and death, here are thirteen hopeful, heartbreaking, and profound essays from "one of the most intelligent, compassionate, and curious authors working today" (Elizabeth Gilbert). ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Kirkus ReviewsBeneath the self-assured and serious faces we wear, every human life is full of longing, guesswork, and confus...

Seeds in a Dark Fruit Sky: Short Stories from Haiti - Paperback

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by Rosie Alexander (Author), Marie Lily Cerat (Translator), Amanda Orozco (Editor)Seeds in a Dark Fruit Sky is a collection of true short stories from Haitian storytellers in Jérémie, Haiti. Written side by side in both Haitian Creole and English, this book is a celebration of the Haitian language and can also be used as a language learning resource for either native speaker. These stories offer a glimpse into daily life in Haiti and look past the big headlines of natural disasters the outsid...

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The 21st Century School Library: A Model for Innovative Teaching & Learning - Paperback

$39.51

by Ryan Bani Tahmaseb (Author)School libraries stand at the forefront of innovation in education. Yet many teachers and administrators do not know what to make of them, much less how to best utilize their varied and valuable resources. What if school librarians, whose field of practice has transformed in the past few decades, could show us excellent models for innovative teaching? What if the vital adaptations that school librarians have made could help other educators evolve? What if the les...

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The Linguistics Wars: Chomsky, Lakoff, and the Battle Over Deep Structure - Paperback

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by Randy Allen Harris (Author)An updated and expanded history of the field of linguistics from the 1950s to the current day The Linguistics Wars tells the tumultuous history of language and cognition studies from the rise of Noam Chomsky's Transformational Grammar to the current day. Focusing on the rupture that split the field between Chomsky's structuralist vision and George Lakoff's meaning-driven theories, Randy Allen Harris portrays the extraordinary personalities that were central to th...

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by Benjamin Hoffmann (Author), Alan J. Singerman (Translator)Examines the paradoxes inherent in the search for symbolic immortality, arguing that there is only one truly serious literary problem: the transmission of texts to posterity.Author Biography Benjamin Hoffmann is Associate Professor of Early Modern French Studies at The Ohio State University. His recent publications include Posthumous America: Literary Reinventions of America at the End of the Eighteenth Century and a critical editio...

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by Penelope Hope (Author), Shea Peters (Illustrator)Each letter of the alphabet is repeated in alliterative words printed in large, easy to read type on a single page. Every letter and text block is accompanied by an active illustration of the letter sound. Repetition of letter sounds help with speech. Suitable for children and adult English speakers.A to Z Speech Therapy is a fun way for children and adults to experience the sounds of letters. The illustrations help to make the learning proc...

The Gift of Personal Writing - Hardcover

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by Melinda Ferguson (Author)Journal writing is a means of collecting your unique perceptions about the world and tapping into your creativity. As you develop the practice of recording daily events, activities, thoughts, and feelings, you assemble memories and associations that reward you in countless ways, including expanding your powers of observation, enhancing your appreciation of the natural world, and strengthening your communication skills. Melinda Ferguson teaches adults and students a...

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GED Study Questions Book 2021 and 2022 All Subjects: 3 Full-Length Practice Exams for GED Test Prep [4th Edition] - Paperback

$48.20

by Joshua Rueda (Author)Test Prep Books' GED Study Questions Book 2021 and 2022 All Subjects: 3 Full-Length Practice Exams for GED Test Prep [4th Edition]Taking the GED test? Want to get a good score?Written by Test Prep Books, this comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Test-Taking Strategies Introduction Reading Comprehension Extended Response Mathematical Reasoning Science Social Studies Practice Questions Detailed Answer Explanations Disclaimer: GED(R) is a register...

Marble Notebook A4: Lilac Purple College Ruled Journal - Paperback

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by Young Dreamers Press (Author)A4 Notebook - Pastel Lilac Notebook This cool and elegant college ruled notebook or writing journal has 100 College Ruled pages measuring 8.27 x 11.69 inches - standard A4 size. It makes a great composition notebook for daily use, as a present for students starting high school, as a back to school gift for teens, or for at the workplace. Number of Pages: 102 Dimensions: 0.21 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2019

Marble Notebook A4: Mint Green College Ruled Journal - Paperback

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by Young Dreamers Press (Author)A4 Notebook - Pastel Mint Green Notebook This cool and elegant college ruled notebook or writing journal has 100 College Ruled pages measuring 8.27 x 11.69 inches - standard A4 size. It makes a great composition notebook for daily use, as a present for students starting high school, as a back to school gift for teens, or for at the workplace. Number of Pages: 102 Dimensions: 0.21 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2019

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Data Science in the Library: Tools and Strategies for Supporting Data-Driven Research and Instruction - Paperback

$156.58

by Joel Herndon (Editor)While there is a growing literature that explores the technical details of data science and the growing methodological concerns, there have been few works that explore how these changes are influencing the work of library and information specialists and faculty. This book considers the current environment for data driven research, instruction, and consultation from a variety of faculty and library perspectives and suggests strategies for engaging with the tools and met...

Time Management for Writers: The Magic Of 10 Minutes - Hardcover

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by Amanda Apthorpe (Author)You're adamant that, one day, you're going to write a novel. Perhaps it's the one that's been roaming through your neurons for... how long? Really?Thinking, ruminating, and even researching is NOT going to get it written, but putting into play a selection of strategies will get your journey underway. In the Write This Way series, author, creative writing teacher and academic, Dr. Amanda Apthorpe, outlines the successful techniques she has shared with hundreds of her...

Esperanto Self-Taught with Phonetic Pronunciation - Paperback

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by William W. Mann (Author)This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. Number of Pages: 206 Dimensions: 0.47 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August...

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The Sunday Paper: A Media History - Paperback

$51.21

by Paul Moore (Author), Sandra Gabriele (Author)Pullout sections, poster supplements, contests, puzzles, and the funny pages--the Sunday newspaper once delivered a parade of information, entertainment, and spectacle for just a few pennies each weekend. Paul Moore and Sandra Gabriele return to an era of experimentation in early twentieth-century news publishing to chart how the Sunday paper became an essential part of American leisure. Transcending the constraints of newsprint while facing com...

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A Century of Repression: The Espionage ACT and Freedom of the Press - Paperback

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by Ralph Engelman (Author), Carey Shenkman (Author)A Century of Repression offers an unprecedented and panoramic history of the use of the Espionage Act of 1917 as the most important yet least understood law threatening freedom of the press in modern American history. It details government use of the Act to control information about U.S. military and foreign policy during the two World Wars, the Cold War, and the War on Terror. The Act has provided cover for the settling of political scores, ...

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From Big Idea to Book: Create a Writing Practice That Brings You Joy - Paperback

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by Jessie L. Kwak (Author)Want to write a book? Half the battle is finding a practice that works for you. Successful author and creativity expert Jessie Kwak is here to help you do just that--and have fun doing it. In her view, every part of the process is important: idea generation, development, research, planning, drafting, revising, and publication and are all covered here in friendly, accessible detail. As in her previous book, From Chaos to Creativity, Kwak helps you set up a system that...

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The Ultimate RPG Guide Boxed Set: Featuring the Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide, the Ultimate RPG Gameplay Guide, and the Ultimate RPG Game Mas - Boxed Set

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by James D'Amato (Author)Level up your campaign with these interactive activities and instructions for maximizing your storytelling skills so you can enjoy the ultimate RPG experience. Get your next campaign rolling right with The Ultimate RPG Guide Boxed Set. This collection has advice and activities for every step of your adventure so you can make the most of your gaming sessions. This collection includes: The Ultimate Character Backstory Guide: This collection of interactive entries guides...

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Argumentative Writing in a Second Language: Perspectives on Research and Pedagogy - Paperback

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by Alan R. Hirvela (Author), Diane Belcher (Author)Argumentative Writing in a Second Language is a collection on teaching argumentative writing, offering multiple vantage points drawn from the contributors' own teaching and research experiences. The value of learning how to compose argumentative texts cannot be overstated, and yet, very little attention has been allocated to the equally important topic of how argumentation is or can be taught in the L2 context. Thus, this volume shifts attent...

Building Students' Historical Literacies: Learning to Read and Reason with Historical Texts and Evidence - Paperback

$89.08

by Jeffery D. Nokes (Author)How can teachers incorporate the richness of historical resources into classrooms in ways that are true to the discipline of history and are pedagogically sound? Now in its second edition, this book explores the notion of historical literacy, adopts a research-supported stance on literacy processes, and promotes the integration of content-area literacy instruction into history content teaching. Providing an original focus on the discipline-specific literacies of hi...

The Power of the Spoken Word illustrated - Paperback

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by Florence Scovel Shinn (Author)"The Power of the Spoken Word" is a collection of the most influential author's lectures, which have been gathered, made into the book and published posthumously by her student. Number of Pages: 66 Dimensions: 0.14 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: August 24, 2021

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by Verónica Moscoso (Author)What happens when reality overcomes fiction? Then you have a story like ALMA DE LOBO.This novella is the true story of Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja. His is the only documented case in Spain of a feral child.SUMMARY: At the age of seven, Marcos was sold by his father to work as a shepherd in a remote valley of the Sierra Morena. The older shepherd, who was teaching him the ropes, suddenly died, leaving Marcos on his own. He had a hard time staying alive until a pack of ...

Rhetoric and Governance under Trump: Proclamations from the Bullshit Pulpit - Paperback

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by Bernd Kaussler (Author), Lars J. Kristiansen (Author), Jeffrey Delbert (Author)This book analyzes the rhetoric of Donald Trump to argue that Trump embraces conflicting populist and Republican values, and as a result has relied on populist and polarizing rhetoric, along with fabricated crises, to reconcile these combating ideals and uphold his image of an "anti-status quo politician."Author BiographyBernd Kaussler is professor of political science at James Madison University. Lars J. Kristi...

Minority Women and Western Media: Challenging Representations and Articulating New Voices - Paperback

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by Sameera Ahmed (Editor), Maha Bashri (Editor), Leticia Anderson (Author)Minority Women and Western Media presents global research examining representations of minority women in different media contexts and shows that discrimination is about gender as well as other intersecting characteristics. Authors illustrate how stereotypes are challenged and new discourses emerge around the world giving voice to minority women.Author BiographyMaha Bashri is associate professor of communication at the U...

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College Admission Essays for Dummies - Paperback

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by Jessica Brenner (Author)College is supposed to be fun, remember? Take the stress out of the admissions process with expert advice on writing personal essays. College can be an absolute blast. But making it into your dream school is no easy feat. Don't be intimidated--College Admission Essays For Dummies is here to alleviate your anxieties and help you craft an unforgettable personal essay with the potential to impress any admissions committee. This helpful guide walks you through every ste...

Visual Grammar: Design Foundations for Editors - Paperback

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by Kristy Gilbert (Author), Robin Martin (Prepared by)Design awareness is increasingly important in the quick-publishing models embraced by web publishers and rapid-release book publishers eager to create reader-ready documents. These models often condense the number of trained professionals who touch a piece before it's published. Freelance editors become more valuable to publishing production process when, in addition to knowing written rhetoric, they understand the basic grammar of documen...

The Relaxed Author: Take The Pressure Off Your Art and Enjoy The Creative Journey - Hardcover

$28.78

by Joanna Penn (Author), Mark Leslie Lefebvre (Author)Do you want to be a more relaxed author? There are plenty of books and tips on writing faster, learning more marketing tactics and strategies, trying to maximize your ranking, hitting the top of the charts, juicing the algorithms, and hacking different ad platforms. While these are all important things - which the authors themselves regularly write and talk about - it's also important to recognize that your author journey is a marathon, an...

Slushpile Memories: How NOT to Get Rejected - Paperback

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by Kevin Anderson (Author)Turn those rejections into acceptances-and contracts. "Dear Author, Your story does not meet our needs at this time..."You know your story is good, but still it was rejected. Over and over again. What are you doing wrong? Are the odds against you?How can an author climb to the top of a pile of competing manuscripts and actually catch an editor's attention? Number of Pages: 80 Dimensions: 0.17 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: August 27, 2021

Beyond Repeat After Me: Teaching Pronunciation to English Learners - Paperback

$52.95

by Marla Tritch Yoshida (Author)This engaging text clearly presents essential concepts that teachers need to guide their students toward clearly intelligible pronunciation and more effective communication skills. Based on a sound theoretical background, the book presents practical, imaginative ways to teach and practice pronunciation that go beyond a simple "Repeat after me." Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all answer for pronunciation teaching, this book offers insights for adapti...

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Documentary's Expanded Fields: New Media and the Twenty-First-Century Documentary - Paperback

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by Jihoon Kim (Author)Documentary's Expanded Fields: New Media and the Twenty-First-Century Documentary offers a theoretical mapping of contemporary non-standard documentary practices enabled by the proliferation of new digital imaging, lightweight and non-operator digital cameras, multiscreen and interactive interfaces, and web 2.0 platforms. These emergent practices encompass digital data visualizations, digital films that experiment with the deliberate manipulation of photographic records,...