Language Arts & Linguistics & Literacy

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by Quentin Skinner (Author)The aim of this collection is to illustrate the pervasive influence of humanist rhetoric on early-modern literature and philosophy. The first half of the book focuses on the classical rules of judicial rhetoric. One chapter considers the place of these rules in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, while two others concentrate on the technique of rhetorical redescription, pointing to its use in Machiavelli's The Prince as well as in several of Shakespeare's plays, n...

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by Sonia Colina (Author)Clear and concise, this textbook provides a non-technical introduction to the basic and central concepts of translation theory and practice, including translation briefs, parallel texts and textual functions, cohesion and coherence, and old and new information. Colina focuses on the key concepts that beginning students of translation, practising translators, language students and language professionals need to understand. Numerous exercises (discussion, group and indiv...

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Cambridge English Proficiency 2 Student's Book with Answers with Audio: Authentic Examination Papers from Cambridge English Language Assessment - Paperback

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by Various (Other)Cambridge English Proficiency 2 contains four complete and authentic examination papers for Cambridge English: Proficiency, also known as Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). This collection of examination papers provides the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. This Student's Book with answers includes Audio, d...

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Cambridge English Proficiency 2 Student's Book with Answers: Authentic Examination Papers from Cambridge English Language Assessment - Paperback

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by Various (Other)Cambridge English Proficiency 2 contains four complete and authentic examination papers for Cambridge English: Proficiency, also known as Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). This collection of past examination papers provides the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. This book contains a clear explanation of mar...

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Cambridge English Advanced 1 for Revised Exam from 2015 Student's Book with Answers: Authentic Examination Papers from Cambridge English Language Asse - Paperback

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by Various (Other)These examination papers for the 2015 revised Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) exam provide the most authentic exam preparation available, allowing candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the exam and to practise useful exam techniques. The Student's Book with answers is perfect for classroom-based test practice. An Audio CD containing the recordings for the Listening test is available separately, or as part of the Student's Book Pack (containing...

German Soldier Newspapers of the First World War - Paperback

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by Robert L. Nelson (Author)The literature on trench journalism is well-established for Britain and France during the First World War, but this book is the first systematic study in English of German soldier newspapers as a representation of daily life and beliefs on the front. Printed by and for soldiers at or near the front line these newspapers were read by millions of 'ordinary soldiers'. They reveal an elaborately defined understanding of comradeship and duty. The war of aggression, the ...

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Cambridge English First 1 for Revised Exam from 2015 Student's Book with Answers: Authentic Examination Papers from Cambridge English Language Assessm - Paperback

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by Various (Other)Four authentic Cambridge English Language Assessment examination papers for the revised Cambridge English: First (FCE) exam from 2015 These examination papers for the 2015 revised Cambridge English: First (FCE) exam provide the most authentic exam preparation available, allowing candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the exam and to practise useful exam techniques. The Student's Book with answers is perfect for classroom-based test practice. An A...

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by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (Author)Few collections of verse have been associated with such drama as these poems by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-82). Much of this work had disappeared in 1862 when it was buried with Rossetti's wife, Elizabeth Siddal, only to be brought back to the light of day in 1869. Rossetti added further poems and the work first appeared in 1870. The full impact of the sexually explicit material was soon felt. In his article 'The Fleshly School of Poetry', the writer Robert...

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by John H. McWhorter (Author)Creoles have long been the subject of debate in linguistics, with many conflicting views, both on how they are formed, and what their political and linguistic status should be. Indeed, over the past twenty years, some creole specialists have argued that it has been wrong to think of creoles as anything but language blends in the same way that Yiddish is a blend of German and Hebrew and Slavic. Here, John H. McWhorter debunks the most widely accepted idea that creo...

English Grammar in Use Book with Answers: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Learners of English - Paperback

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by Raymond Murphy (Author)Raymond Murphy's English Grammar in Use is the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners and covers all the grammar you will need at this level. This book with answers has clear explanations and practice exercises that have helped millions of people around the world improve their English. It is perfect for self-study and can also be used by teachers as a supplementary book in classrooms. Number of Pages: 390 Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.9 x 7.7 IN Illustrated: Yes Public...

English Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises Book with Answers: To Accompany English Grammar in Use Fifth Edition - Paperback

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by Louise Hashemi (Author), Raymond Murphy (With)This new edition has been updated and revised to accompany the Fifth edition of English Grammar in Use, the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners. This book contains 200 varied exercises to provide learners with extra practice of the grammar they have studied. Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.3 x 7.7 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 24, 2019

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English Pronunciation in Use Intermediate Book with Answers and Downloadable Audio - Paperback

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by Mark Hancock (Author)Understand and be understood in English with the best-selling English Pronunciation in Use. This book, with over four hours of free downloadable audio, includes 60 units of explanations, examples, practice exercises and answers for intermediate level (B1-B2) learners of English. You will become confident with all areas of English pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation, and can practise with simple 'listen and repeat' ac...

The Social Life of Words: A Historical Approach - Paperback

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by Laura Wright (Author), David Hornsby (Editor)A new approach to sociolinguistics, introducing the study of the social meaning of English words over time, and offering an engaging and entertaining demonstration of lexical sociolinguistic analysis The Social Life of Words: A Historical Approach explores the rise and fall of the social properties of words, charting ways in which they take on new social connotations. Written in an engaging narrative style, this entertaining text matches up soc...

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Building the Literacy Block: Structuring the Ultimate Ela Workshop - Paperback

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by Bridget M. Spackman (Author)Transform the way your students engage with learning during your literacy block. In Building the Literacy Block: Structuring the Ultimate ELA Workshop, veteran public-school educator Bridget Spackman delivers an insightful and practical discussion on establishing an authentic and purposeful workshop model while integrating reading and writing instruction to create a rigorous environment for all learners. Every chapter of the book focuses on an individual element...

Family Communication As... Exploring Metaphors for Family Communication - Paperback

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by Jimmie Manning (Editor), Jordan Allen (Editor), Katherine J. Denker (Editor)Author BiographyJIMMIE MANNING is Professor and Chair of Communication Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. He has authored over 100 publications including Researching Interpersonal Relationships: Qualitative Methods, Studies, and Analysis. He has received numerous teaching honors including the National Communication Association Outstanding Mentor in Master's Education Award. JORDAN ALLEN is Assistant Profess...

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Writing a Romance Novel for Dummies - Paperback

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by Victorine Lieske (Author), Leslie Wainger (Author)Get your romance (writing) on! Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is the only reference aspiring writers need to get their careers off to the right start. Fully updated to reflect the industry's latest trends and secrets, this book helps you understand what makes a great novel, so you can hone your craft and write books people want to read. We break down the romance subgenres, give you expert tips on plotting and pacing, and walk you thro...

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by Angelo Parra (Author)The easy way to craft, polish, and get your play on stage Getting a play written and produced is a daunting process. From crystallizing story ideas, formatting the script, understanding the roles of the director stagecraft people, to marketing and financing your project, and incorporating professional insights on writing, there are plenty of ins and outs that every aspiring playwright needs to know. But where can you turn for guidance? Playwriting For Dummies helps any...

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by Readworks (Author)The Summer of ReadWorks is a series of non-fiction, educational articles with reflection writing prompts for children entering 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades. Make it a summer of ReadWorks for your child entering 4th grade, because summer reading doesn't need to be stressful to be successful. A must have for your children's summer reading!ReadWorks is an edtech nonprofit that provides resources and tools for reading, based on research and the science of reading. Our English Lang...

Research Methods in Sign Language Studies: A Practical Guide - Hardcover

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by Eleni Orfanidou (Author), Bencie Woll (Author), Gary Morgan (Author)Research Methods in Sign Language Studies is a landmark work on sign language research, which spans the fields of linguistics, experimental and developmental psychology, brain research, and language assessment. Examines a broad range of topics, including ethical and political issues, key methodologies, and the collection of linguistic, cognitive, neuroscientific, and neuropsychological data Provides tips and recommendatio...

Research Methods in Sign Language Studies: A Practical Guide - Paperback

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Train Your Brain For Success - Hardcover

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by Roger Seip (Author)Train your mind to achieve new levels of success! Professionals and entrepreneurs do a great job of keeping up appearances. But if they're honest with themselves, they're short on living the life they really want. Train Your Brain For Success provides the perspective to analyze how you got where you are and, more importantly, learn the skills to get where you truly desire to be. Train Your Brain For Success explains specific ways of thinking and acting that will get anyo...

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Building Academic Language: Meeting Common Core Standards Across Disciplines, Grades 5-12 - Paperback

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by Jeff Zwiers (Author)Front Jacket"Of the over one hundred new publications on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), this one truly stands out! In the second edition of Building Academic Language, Jeff Zwiers presents a much-needed, comprehensive roadmap to cultivating academic language development across all disciplines, this time placing the rigor and challenges of the CCSS front and center. A must-have resource!" --Andrea Honigsfeld, EdD, Molloy College "Language is critical to the dev...

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by William F. Katz (Author)The clear and easy way to get a handle on the science of speech The science of how people produce and perceive speech, phonetics has an array of real-world applications, from helping engineers create an authentic sounding Irish or Canadian accent for a GPS voice, to assisting forensics investigators identifying the person whose voice was caught on tape, to helping a film actor make the transition to the stage. Phonetics is a required course among students of speech ...

Languages in the World: How History, Culture, and Politics Shape Language - Paperback

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by Julie Tetel Andresen (Author), Phillip M. Carter (Author)This innovative introduction outlines the structure and distribution of the world's languages, charting their evolution over the past 200,000 years. Balances linguistic analysis with socio-historical and political context, offering a cohesive picture of the relationship between language and society Provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of language by drawing not only on the diverse fields of linguistics (structural...

Assessing and Improving Student Writing in College: A Guide for Institutions, General Education, Departments, and Classrooms - Paperback

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by Barbara E. Walvoord (Author)Step-by-step guidance for shaping better writers while keeping faculty workloads manageable Effective communication is a critical skill for many academic disciplines and careers, and so colleges and universities and their faculty members are rightfully committed to improving student writing across the curriculum. Guiding and assessing student writing in classrooms, general education, and departments takes knowledge, planning, and persistence, but it can be done ...

Research Methods in Intercultural Communication: A Practical Guide - Paperback

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by Zhu Hua (Editor)Research Methods in Intercultural Communication introduces and contextualizes the most important methodological issues in the field for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. Examples of these issues are which paradigms and how to research multilingually, interculturally and ethnically. Provides the first dedicated and most comprehensive volume on research methods in intercultural communication research in the last 30 years Explains new and emerging methods, as ...

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by Raymond Hickey (Author)Author BiographyRaymond Hickey is Adjunct Professor at the University of Limerick and Emeritus Professor of English Linguistics at the University of Duisburg and Essen. He has researched varieties of English for over 30 years and has authored and edited several books on the subject, including A Dictionary of Varieties of English (Wiley Blackwell, 2014) and The Handbook of Language Contact, Second Edition (Wiley Blackwell, 2020). Number of Pages: 432 Dimensions: 0.88 ...

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by Anthea Irwin-Turner (Author)Back JacketWhy do we encounter different types of language in different places, from different people, and in different types of media? What assumptions do we make about each other when we interact, and what assumptions do media creators make about us when they design the media we see and hear? When does the language used in society and by media lead to social change and when does it serve to reinforce existing power structures and class divisions? In Language, ...

Body Language For Dummies, Por - Paperback

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by Kuhnke (Author)Front JacketCommunicate all the right messages - without saying a word! At any given moment your body is revealing more about what you're really thinking and feeling than your words ever could. While some people find this fact unnerving, for world-class communication coach, Elizabeth Kuhnke, knowing how to read and control body language can be the key to success in life. In Body Language For Dummies she helps you become fluent in body language and coaches you in using your e...

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English Grammar Workbook for Dummies with Online Practice - Paperback

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by Geraldine Woods (Author)Improve your English grammar You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by using proper English language and grammar. The ability to articulate and communicate effectively is a valuable asset in all aspects of life. From writing a research paper to giving a presentation at work or just holding a casual conversation with friends or family, strong verbal and written skills are necessities in everyday communication. English Grammar Workbook For Dummies is the per...

The Language Of Paleolithic Man (1888) - Paperback

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by Daniel Garrison Brinton (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 20 Dimensions: 0.05 x 11...

Creative Writing and Stylistics: Creative and Critical Approaches - Paperback

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by Jeremy Scott (Author)In this innovative fusion of practice and criticism, Jeremy Scott shows how insights from stylistics can enrich the craft of creative writing. Focusing on crucial methodological issues that confront the practicing writer, Creative Writing and Stylistics: - Introduces key topics from stylistics- Provides in-depth analysis of a wide range of writing examples- Includes practical exercises to help develop creative writing skillsClear and accessible, this invaluable guide w...