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Teaching the Short Fiction of Henry James: Critical and Pedagogical Essays - Paperback

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by Kathleen McDonald (Editor), Anne S. Jung (Editor)Henry James stands as one of the preeminent writers of the late 19th/early 20th century period; however, the world he wrote about has since disappeared. This collection of essays provides pedagogical assistance for several of his short stories--including "The Jolly Corner", "The Europeans" and "Travelling Companions"--and his most anthologized longer works. It is aimed at instructors who do not consider themselves experts on James' work. Eac...

The Impact of Mother Tongue Illiteracy on Second Language Acquisition: The Case of French and Wolof in Senegal - Paperback

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by Moustapha Fall (Author)This text illustrates the crucial role of the mother tongue literacy in second language acquisition by presenting findings from a comparative study conducted in primary schools in Senegal. In addition, the volume provides an in-depth look at the linguistic history of Senegal before, during, and after French colonialism.The Impact of Mother Tongue Illiteracy on Second Language Acquisition discusses the socio-linguistic landscape and ethnolinguistic composition of Sene...

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Simple, Brief, and Precise: How to Write with Clarity - Paperback

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by Darrel Walters (Author)This book is a straightforward, practical, easy-to-use tool to improve writing. Author Darrel Walters draws from his experience reading tens of thousands of pages as a university professor to create an essential reference and guide. Simple, Brief, and Precise is destined to become a highly valued companion to anyone aiming to make better use of the English language.Author BiographyDarrel Walters earned a PhD from the University of Michigan, advised masters and doctor...

Personal and Administrative Perspectives from the Communication Discipline during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Hardcover

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by Jim A. Kuypers (Editor), Carl M. Cates (Contribution by), Scott Christen (Contribution by)This edited collection focuses on how the COVID-19 pandemic and responses to the pandemic have impacted human communication and the communication discipline as a whole. Contributors represent a diverse range of sub-disciplines within the communication field. Author BiographyJim A. Kuypers is professor of rhetoric and political communication at Virginia Tech. Number of Pages: 202 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9 x ...

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Craft and Conscience: How to Write about Social Issues - Paperback

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by Kavita Das (Author)The first major book for writers to more effectively engage with complex socio-political issues--a critical first step in creating social change Writers are witnesses and scribes to society's conscience but writing about social issues in the twenty-first century requires a new, sharper toolkit. Craft and Conscience helps writers weave together their narrative craft, analytical and research skills, and their conscience to create prose which makes us feel the individual an...

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The Life of Crime: Detecting the History of Mysteries and Their Creators - Hardcover

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by Martin Edwards (Author) Winner of the 2023 Edgar Award for Best Critical/Biographical book, and the H.R.F. Keating Award for best biography or critical book related to crime fiction. And now nominated for the Gold Dagger for non-fiction. In the first major history of crime fiction in fifty years, The Life of Crime: Detecting the History of Mysteries and their Creators traces the evolution of the genre from the eighteenth century to the present, offering brand-new perspective on the world's...

Reading for Understanding: How Reading Apprenticeship Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary and College Classrooms - Paperback

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by Cynthia Greenleaf (Author), Ruth Schoenbach (Author), Linda Friedrich (Author)Improve student outcomes in reading and literacy with the latest edition of this bestselling text The newly revised Third Edition of Reading for Understanding: How Reading Apprenticeship Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary and College Classrooms is the latest iteration of the best-selling, landmark book in the field of adolescent literacy. The book contains strategies for boosting the reading independence...

Writing in the Clouds: Inventing and Composing in Internetworked Writing Spaces - Paperback

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by John Logie (Author)Writing in the Clouds: Inventing and Composing in Internetworked Writing Spaces is an intensive examination of the profound consequences of contemporary writing technologies for the act-and art-of composition. In the 1980s and 1990s, the increasing adoption of computers as digital composing tools prompted scholars to re-examine the roles technology might play in written composition. This book elaborates those consequences at a time when internetworked writing has supplan...

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Union Square & Co. Ruled Hardcover Notebook - Hardcover

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by Union Square & Co (Author)An elegant notebook with premium paper that writes like a dream. A versatile notebook with a thoughtful, luxe design. With smooth, cream-colored paper and special features including a ribbon marker, elastic-band closure, and interior pocket, this notebook is a perfect companion for any writing adventure, big or small. Whether you want to make travel plans, record a stray thought, or jot down ideas for your next project, you don't need to look any further. Num...

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Poder de la Palabra: Pnl, El - Paperback

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by Robert Dilts (Author) Dimensions: 0.93 x 8.87 x 6.08 IN Publication Date: March 01, 2022

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by Noah Van Sciver (Author)Acclaimed cartoonist Noah Van Sciver puts to use all the creative arrows in his quiver in this captivating collection of fiction, biography, memoir, and more. Van Sciver juxtaposes fictional stories about what life as a "19th Century Cartoonist" might have looked like with a series of autobiographical strips about life as a contemporary cartoonist, along with pieces about his father and childhood that inform the path in life he has chosen. The resultant effect is a ...

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Communities of Practice in the Academic Library: Strategies for Implementation - Paperback

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by Michelle Reale (Author)How can academic librarians strengthen their practice of teaching and provide education through access to information, using intentional efforts to both learn and share in a social context? Building and fostering communities of practice (CoP) is the ideal way forward, as Reale demonstrates in her new book, which is both inspirational and practical. With her guidance, readers will understand how coming together in pursuit of knowledge and shared goals can lead to a ...

Speaking Australian: An Aussie Speaking Guide For Every Visitor To Australia - Paperback

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by George Lee Sye (Author)Speaking Aussie - Compulsory Reading For All Visitors to AustraliaWith a love for colloquialisms and plays on words, Australians have a language that is funny, rich in its descriptive nature and humorous in its application. It is totally unique and as you appreciate the Australian language presented in this book, you will begin to understand the Australian personality and sense of humour.You'll learn what it means to be flat out like a lizard drinking and to have bum...

About Writing Right: Answers to All Your Questions - Hardcover

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by D. J. Herda (Author)The first complete print book in the "Writing Right" series offers one of the least tapped and most helpful sources of information on writing, editing, and publishing in the world: the author's personal experience. When someone sets out to be an author at the age of 14 and makes a go of it for the next half-century, he has some stories to tell. And some information to impart. And some inspiration to share. In this book, D. J. Herda offers all that and more. Based upon h...

The Technique of the Mystery Story - Paperback

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by Carolyn Wells (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)The Technique of the Mystery Story (1914) is a book by Carolyn Wells. Before she began writing her Detective Fleming Stone series of mystery novels, Carolyn Wells was a published poet, accomplished children's author, and professional jingle writer. In the middle of her career, she heard a mystery story by Anna Katharine Green and was instantly hooked. Through years of practice and attention to the craft, she earned a reputation as a le...

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GMAT Prep Book 2022 and 2023: GMAT Study Guide with Practice Test Questions Review [7th Edition] - Paperback

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by Joshua Rueda (Author)Test Prep Books' GMAT Prep Book 2022 and 2023: GMAT Study Guide with Practice Test Questions Review [7th Edition]Made by Test Prep Books experts for test takers trying to achieve a great score on the GMAT examThis comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Find out what's inside this guide! Test-Taking Strategies Learn the best tips to help overcome your exam Introduction Get a thorough breakdown of what the test is and what's on it! Study Prep Plan for the...

Opioids for the Masses: Big Pharma's War on Middle America And the White Working Class - Paperback

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by Trey Garrison (Author), Richard McClure (Author)When does a crisis become a crime? Most importantly, who are the victims? In this investigative tour-de-force, Trey Garrison and Richard McClure delve into the human stories behind the epidemic which has killed over 400,000 Americans since 1999 and destroyed the lives of millions more. Down winding roads and up beautiful mountains, the journey into this modern heart of darkness is narrated with grim detail and interspersed with research givin...

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by Graeme Harper (Author)Creative Writing Analysis is a guide to solving creative writing problems; acting as a practical introduction to progressing a creative writing project as well as an exploration of the many ways in which creative writing can be understood. Through chapters on topics including writing methods, textual analysis, practice-led research, interdisciplinarity, and cultural contexts, this book explores the various forms of analysis that can be employed. Graeme Harper provides...

Explaining Russian-German code-mixing - Hardcover

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by Nikolay Hakimov (Author)The study of grammatical variation in language mixing has been at the core of research into bilingual language practices. Although various motivations have been proposed in the literature to account for possible mixing patterns, some of them are either controversial, or remain untested. Little is still known about whether and how frequency of use of linguistic elements can contribute to the patterning of bilingual talk. This book is the first to systematically explo...

Vernacular Voices: The Rhetoric of Publics and Public Spheres - Paperback

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by Gerard A. Hauser (Author), Phaedra C. Pezzullo (Foreword by)An award-winning study of how formal and informal public discourse shapes opinionsA foundational text of twenty-first-century rhetorical studies, Vernacular Voices addresses the role of citizen voices in steering a democracy through an examination of the rhetoric of publics. Gerard A. Hauser maintains that the interaction between everyday and official discourse discloses how active members of a complex society discover and clarify...

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Enduring Shame: A Recent History of Unwed Pregnancy and Righteous Reproduction - Paperback

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by Heather Brook Adams (Author)A study of the rhetorical power of shame and its effect on reproductive politicsNot long ago, unmarried pregnant women in the United States hid in maternity homes and relinquished their "illegitimate" children to more "deserving" two-parent families--all to conceal "shameful" pregnancies. Although times have changed, reproductive politics remain fraught. In Enduring Shame Heather Brook Adams recasts the 1960s and '70s--an era of presumed progress--as a time when...

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by I Talk You Talk Press (Author)A graded reader for learners of English (EFL)Level 4 - B1/B2 Intermediate (2)Word count: 18,741 Old Secrets - Modern Mysteries Series Book 5 Sisters separated by ambition, distance and war.Maggie always said that Anna was her much younger sister, but Anna believed Maggie was really her mother. Then Maggie is killed, and Anna discovers that the truth is much more complicated. A break up with her boyfriend and an unexpected legacy lead Anna to give up her comfor...

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The Art of the Tale: Engage Your Audience, Elevate Your Organization, and Share Your Message Through Storytelling - Paperback

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by Steven James (Author), Tom Morrisey (Author)Winner of a 2023 Storytelling World AwardUnleash the power of storytelling to transform your talks, speeches, and presentations--whether your audience is a boardroom of executives, a classroom of students, or an auditorium full of eager listeners.Everyone, regardless of their background and training, can improve their storytelling abilities. But what is a story? How can you tell it in a way that delights and informs your listeners? Take a journey...

Reenacting the Enemy: Collective Memory Construction in Russian and Us Media - Hardcover

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by Ludmila Isurin (Author)This book examines how Russian and American media narratives inform the ways individuals in both countries consume and construct collective memories of one another in an age of media distrust. Using research on collective memory, media, and the individual mind, this book applies an interdisciplinary sociocognitive framework to study seven 21st century political events involving Russia. With each event, this book analyzes how ideological bias, distortion, and schemata...

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by Preston Smith (Author)Oh boy where do I start?You know those dreams you have when you're young? You're so full of energy and passion about the dream? And then when you grow up into adulthood, you can be bogged down by... you know... bills and stuff? That kind of energy in your life can really keep you down and out man. This book is one I've wanted to publish for a while, as it marks the end of the chapter of my life where I don't pursue my dreams, and instead I just do the thing that I wan...

Listening in the Classroom: Teaching Students How to Listen: - Paperback

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by Marnie Reed (Author), Tamara Jones (Author)Teaching listening means more than just giving students listening activities and checking for understanding--it means teaching them how to listen. Listening in the Classroom takes promising research findings and theory and turns them into practical teaching ideas that help develop listening proficiency.Author BiographyMarnie Reed is professor of education and affiliated faculty in the Program in Linguistics at Boston University. She is also direct...

Mr. Potato Head vs. Freud: Lessons on the Craft of Writing Fiction - Paperback

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by Clint McCown (Author)Clint McCown, the only two-time winner of the American Fiction Prize, delivers ten powerful essays on writing fiction, from getting started to dealing with writer's block. "As its title should suggest, it's impossible to read Clint McCown's Mr. Potato Head vs. Freud without laughing. McCown's wit makes this the rarest of books on the craft of fiction: one that is as entertaining as it is instructive." (David Jauss) "Plainspoken, heartfelt, hilarious and absolutely whip...

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Resurgence: Engaging with Indigenous Narratives and Cultural Expressions in and Beyond the Classroom Volume 1 - Paperback

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by Katya Adamov Ferguson (Editor), Christine M'Lot (Editor), Kc Adams (Author)★ Starred selection for CCBC's Best Books Ideal for Teachers 2023!Resurgence is an inspiring collection of contemporary Indigenous poetry, art, and narratives that guides K-12 educators in bridging existing curricula with Indigenous voices and pedagogies. In this first book in the Footbridge Series, we invite you to walk with us as we seek to: connect peoples and places link truth and reconciliation as ongoing p...

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Teacher Guide for a Girl Called Echo: Learning about the History and Culture of the Métis Nation in Grades 6-8 - Spiral

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by Reuben Boulette (Author)The A Girl Called Echo series tells the story of Métis teenager Echo Desjardins, who is struggling to adjust to a new school and a new home while in foster care. Readers follow Echo as she travels through time and experiences pivotal events from Métis history, gains new perspectives about where she came from, and imagines what the future might hold.Written by Anishinaabe educator Reuben Boulette, the Teacher Guide for A Girl Called Echo includes lesson plans specifi...

How to Write a Book: A Book for Anyone Who Has Never Written a Book (But Wants To) - Paperback

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by Lauren Bingham (Author)Do you want to write a book?It's not an easy question. Many of us would love to jot down our fondest stories and our tallest tales to preserve forever in written form. Whether you're a born storyteller or need a little assistance from spellcheck and the thesaurus, Lauren Bingham is here to help you decide whether the time is "write" to make your author's dreams a reality. How to Write a Book: A Book for Anyone Who Has Never Written a Book (But Wants To) is Lauren's m...

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Concise Guide to Information Literacy - Paperback

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by Scott Lanning (Author), Caitlin Gerrity (Author)This flexible text can serve as the basis of a course in information literacy or as a supplemental text or basic research guide in any course. Both a students' textbook and an instructional reference for educators, this brief but information-rich text teaches students what information literacy is and why it's such an important skill to develop. Authors Scott Lanning and Caitlin Gerrity concentrate on developing skills and behaviors that posit...

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The Dean of American Printers: Theodore Low de Vinne and the Art Preservative of All Arts - Paperback

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by Irene Tichenor (Author), Michael Koenig (Author), Matthew Carter (Foreword by)Theodore Low De Vinne (1828-1914) was the leading commercial printer of his day and is one of the most important figures in the book world of the nineteenth-century United States. Illustrating De Vinne's life and accomplishments, and published to coincide with the centenary of his death, this catalogue accompanied a Grolier Club exhibition. It contains books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, and other objects, ...