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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

de William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White ...

'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of ... Leer más

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'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of
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How to Read Poetry Like a Professor

A Quippy and Sonorous Guide to Verse

de Thomas C. Foster ...

From the bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes this essential primer to reading poetry like a professor that unlocks the keys to enjoying works from Lord Byron to the Beatles.No literary form is as admired and feared as poetry. Admired for its lengthy pedigree—a line of poets extending back to a time before recorded history—and a ubiquitous presence in virtually all ... Leer más

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From the bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes this essential primer to reading poetry like a professor that unlocks the keys to enjoying works from Lord Byron to the Beatles.No literary form is as admired and feared as poetry. Admired for its lengthy pedigree—a line of poets extending back to a time before recorded history—and a ubiquitous presence in virtually all
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How to Read a Book

de Mortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren ...

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material.A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” –Farheed ZakariaOriginally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material.A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” –Farheed ZakariaOriginally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a
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Teaching Reading Across the Day, Grades K-8

Methods and Structures for Engaging, Explicit Instruction

de Jennifer Serravallo ...

"Reading well across disciplines and within varied contexts will help students to be versatile, flexible, deep readers who can better learn from their reading, transfer skills across subjects, and use strategies to meet the unique demands of reading in each content area."– Jennifer SerravalloResearch-based, easy-to-use lesson structures for explicit and engaging teachingIn Teaching Reading Across ... Leer más

$33.99 USD

"Reading well across disciplines and within varied contexts will help students to be versatile, flexible, deep readers who can better learn from their reading, transfer skills across subjects, and use strategies to meet the unique demands of reading in each content area."– Jennifer SerravalloResearch-based, easy-to-use lesson structures for explicit and engaging teachingIn Teaching Reading Across
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Amplifying the Curriculum

Designing Quality Learning Opportunities for Multilingual Learners

de Donna E. Alvermann, María Paula Ghiso ...

Series series Language and Literacy Series
“This second edition is a fantastic resource for teachers of ELL–classified students and other multilingual learners.” —Wayne E. Wright, Purdue University“A must-read for anybody committed to improving the education of multilingual learners.” —Nelson Flores, Penn GSE“This meticulously crafted second edition is a book for our time, and for decades to come.” ... ... Leer más

$35.99 USD

“This second edition is a fantastic resource for teachers of ELL–classified students and other multilingual learners.” —Wayne E. Wright, Purdue University“A must-read for anybody committed to improving the education of multilingual learners.” —Nelson Flores, Penn GSE“This meticulously crafted second edition is a book for our time, and for decades to come.” ...
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Flash Feedback [Grades 6-12]

Responding to Student Writing Better and Faster – Without Burning Out

de Matthew Johnson ...

Series series Corwin Literacy
Beat burnout with time-saving best practices for feedbackFor ELA teachers, the danger of burnout is all too real. Inundated with seemingly insurmountable piles of papers to read, respond to, and grade, many teachers often find themselves struggling to balance differentiated, individualized feedback with the one resource they are already overextended on—time.Matthew Johnson offers classroom-tested ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

Beat burnout with time-saving best practices for feedbackFor ELA teachers, the danger of burnout is all too real. Inundated with seemingly insurmountable piles of papers to read, respond to, and grade, many teachers often find themselves struggling to balance differentiated, individualized feedback with the one resource they are already overextended on—time.Matthew Johnson offers classroom-tested
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Digital Storytelling as Translanguaging

A Practical Guide for Language Educators

de Heather A. Linville, Polina Vinogradova ...

This innovative, accessible book is an introduction to using digital storytelling in language teaching, with a focus on English as an Additional Language (EAL) instruction. Linville and Vinogradova provide a clear framework that addresses translanguaging and multimodal meaning making in teaching multilingual learners (MLs) through use of digital storytelling.This book provides detailed guidance on ... Leer más

$62.99 USD

This innovative, accessible book is an introduction to using digital storytelling in language teaching, with a focus on English as an Additional Language (EAL) instruction. Linville and Vinogradova provide a clear framework that addresses translanguaging and multimodal meaning making in teaching multilingual learners (MLs) through use of digital storytelling.This book provides detailed guidance on
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Comprehension [Grades K-12]

The Skill, Will, and Thrill of Reading

de Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Nicole V. Law ...

Series series Corwin Literacy
Radically change the way students learn from texts, extending beyond comprehension to critical reasoning and problem solving.Is your reading comprehension instruction just a pile of strategies? There is no evidence that teaching one strategy at a time, especially with pieces of text that require that readers use a variety of strategies to successfully negotiate meaning, is effective. And how can ... Leer más

$34.99 USD

Radically change the way students learn from texts, extending beyond comprehension to critical reasoning and problem solving.Is your reading comprehension instruction just a pile of strategies? There is no evidence that teaching one strategy at a time, especially with pieces of text that require that readers use a variety of strategies to successfully negotiate meaning, is effective. And how can
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The Etymologicon

A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

de Mark Forsyth ...

This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example,do you know why a mortgage is literally a “death pledge”? Why guns have girls’ names? Why “salt” is related to “soldier”? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.The Etymologicon is a ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example,do you know why a mortgage is literally a “death pledge”? Why guns have girls’ names? Why “salt” is related to “soldier”? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.The Etymologicon is a
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Le père Goriot de Balzac (Fiche de lecture)

Analyse complète de l'oeuvre

de Matthieu Durel, fichesdelecture ...

Cette fiche de lecture sur Le père Goriot de Balzac propose une analyse complète :• un résumé du roman• une analyse des personnages principaux• une analyse des axes de lectureÀ propos de FichesDeLecture.com :FichesdeLecture.com propose plus 2500 analyses complètes de livres sur toute la littérature classique et contemporaine : des résumés, des analyses de livres, des questionnaires et des ... Leer más

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Cette fiche de lecture sur Le père Goriot de Balzac propose une analyse complète :• un résumé du roman• une analyse des personnages principaux• une analyse des axes de lectureÀ propos de FichesDeLecture.com :FichesdeLecture.com propose plus 2500 analyses complètes de livres sur toute la littérature classique et contemporaine : des résumés, des analyses de livres, des questionnaires et des
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Articulate

A Deaf Memoir of Voice

de Rachel Kolb ...

Named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews Named a Notable Book of 2025 by the Washington Post A deaf writer’s exploration of language, communication, and what it means to be articulate—and her journey to reclaim her voiceRachel Kolb was born profoundly deaf the same year that the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, and she grew up as part of the first generation of deaf people with ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews Named a Notable Book of 2025 by the Washington Post A deaf writer’s exploration of language, communication, and what it means to be articulate—and her journey to reclaim her voiceRachel Kolb was born profoundly deaf the same year that the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, and she grew up as part of the first generation of deaf people with
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Now Write!

Fiction Writing Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers

de Sherry Ellis ...

Series series Now Write! Series
A collection of personal writing exercises and commentary from some of today's best novelists, short story writers, and writing teachers, including Jill McCorkle, Amy Bloom, Robert Olen Butler, Steve Almond, Jayne Anne Phillips, Virgil Suarez, Margot Livesay, and more.What's the secret behind the successful and prolific careers of critically acclaimed novelists and short story writers Amy Bloom, ... Leer más

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A collection of personal writing exercises and commentary from some of today's best novelists, short story writers, and writing teachers, including Jill McCorkle, Amy Bloom, Robert Olen Butler, Steve Almond, Jayne Anne Phillips, Virgil Suarez, Margot Livesay, and more.What's the secret behind the successful and prolific careers of critically acclaimed novelists and short story writers Amy Bloom,
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Read, Write, Inquire

Disciplinary Literacy in Grades 612

de Hiller A. Spires, Shea N. Kerkhoff, Casey Medlock Paul ...

In this practical guide, literacy experts show teachers how to use project-based inquiry to build students’ discipline-specific skills and knowledge in grades 6–12. The authors present a five-phase framework that incorporates their professional development experience working with over 3,000 teachers. By making the intuitive practices of the disciplines explicit within an inquiry process, students ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

In this practical guide, literacy experts show teachers how to use project-based inquiry to build students’ discipline-specific skills and knowledge in grades 6–12. The authors present a five-phase framework that incorporates their professional development experience working with over 3,000 teachers. By making the intuitive practices of the disciplines explicit within an inquiry process, students
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Just Read It

Unlocking the Magic of Independent Reading in Middle and High School Classrooms

de Jarred Amato ...

Series series Corwin Literacy
Read widely and read often - create a classroom environment where independent reading thrivesIndependent reading is more than just "drop everything and read" – it is a gateway to writing, critical thinking, discussion, and deeper learning. Author Jarred Amato, an accomplished middle and high school English teacher and founder of Project LIT Community, believes in the power of independent reading ... Leer más

$33.99 USD

Read widely and read often - create a classroom environment where independent reading thrivesIndependent reading is more than just "drop everything and read" – it is a gateway to writing, critical thinking, discussion, and deeper learning. Author Jarred Amato, an accomplished middle and high school English teacher and founder of Project LIT Community, believes in the power of independent reading
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Gwynne's Grammar

The Ultimate Introduction to Grammar and the Writing of Good English

de N.M. Gwynne ...

Anxious about apostrophes?In a pickle over your pronouns and prepositions?Fear not—Mr. Gwynne is here with his wonderfully concise and highly enjoyable book of grammar.Within these pages, adults and children alike will find all they need to rediscover this lost science and sharpen up their skills.Mr. Gwynne believes that happiness depends at least partly on good grammar—and Mr. Gwynne is never ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

Anxious about apostrophes?In a pickle over your pronouns and prepositions?Fear not—Mr. Gwynne is here with his wonderfully concise and highly enjoyable book of grammar.Within these pages, adults and children alike will find all they need to rediscover this lost science and sharpen up their skills.Mr. Gwynne believes that happiness depends at least partly on good grammar—and Mr. Gwynne is never
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Teaching Literature in Virtual Worlds

Immersive Learning in English Studies

Edición de Allen Webb ...

What are the realities and possibilities of utilizing on-line virtual worlds as teaching tools for specific literary works? Through engaging and surprising stories from classrooms where virtual worlds are in use, this book invites readers to understand and participate in this emerging and valuable pedagogy. It examines the experience of high school and college literature teachers involved in a ... Leer más

$69.99 USD

What are the realities and possibilities of utilizing on-line virtual worlds as teaching tools for specific literary works? Through engaging and surprising stories from classrooms where virtual worlds are in use, this book invites readers to understand and participate in this emerging and valuable pedagogy. It examines the experience of high school and college literature teachers involved in a
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The Hangman

de Louise Penny ...

On a cold November morning, a jogger runs through the woods in the peaceful Quebec village of Three Pines. On his run, he finds a dead man hanging from a tree. The dead man was a guest at the local Inn and Spa. He might have been looking for peace and quiet, but something else found him. Something horrible. Did the man take his own life? Or was he murdered? Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

On a cold November morning, a jogger runs through the woods in the peaceful Quebec village of Three Pines. On his run, he finds a dead man hanging from a tree. The dead man was a guest at the local Inn and Spa. He might have been looking for peace and quiet, but something else found him. Something horrible. Did the man take his own life? Or was he murdered? Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called
... Leer más
Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish

A Creative and Proven Approach

de Margarita Madrigal ...

Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers.Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers.Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a
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The Best Punctuation Book, Period

A Comprehensive Guide for Every Writer, Editor, Student, and Businessperson

de June Casagrande ...

This all-in-one reference is a quick and easy way for book, magazine, online, academic, and business writers to look up sticky punctuation questions for all styles including AP (Associated Press), MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association), and Chicago Manual of Style.Punctuate with Confidence—No Matter the StyleConfused about punctuation? There’s a reason. ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

This all-in-one reference is a quick and easy way for book, magazine, online, academic, and business writers to look up sticky punctuation questions for all styles including AP (Associated Press), MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association), and Chicago Manual of Style.Punctuate with Confidence—No Matter the StyleConfused about punctuation? There’s a reason.
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The Art of Fiction

Notes on Craft for Young Writers

de John Gardner ...

This classic guide, from the renowned novelist and professor, has helped transform generations of aspiring writers into masterful writers—and will continue to do so for many years to come.John Gardner was almost as famous as a teacher of creative writing as he was for his own works. In this practical, instructive handbook, based on the courses and seminars that he gave, he explains, simply and ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

This classic guide, from the renowned novelist and professor, has helped transform generations of aspiring writers into masterful writers—and will continue to do so for many years to come.John Gardner was almost as famous as a teacher of creative writing as he was for his own works. In this practical, instructive handbook, based on the courses and seminars that he gave, he explains, simply and
... Leer más
The Elements of Eloquence

Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase

de Mark Forsyth ...

From the #1 international bestselling author of The Etymologicon and The Horologicon comes an education in the art of articulation, from the King James Bible to Katy Perry…From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase—such as “O Captain! My Captain!” or “To be or not to be”—memorable.In ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

From the #1 international bestselling author of The Etymologicon and The Horologicon comes an education in the art of articulation, from the King James Bible to Katy Perry…From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase—such as “O Captain! My Captain!” or “To be or not to be”—memorable.In
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Woe Is I

The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English (Fourth Edition)

de Patricia T. O'Conner ...

A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century.In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century.In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of
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Una guía para leer a José Saramago

de José Saramago ...

Una guía para leer a José Saramago escrita por el propio autorDe la estatua a la piedra. El autor se explica.De la estatua a la piedra es un recorrido en primera persona por las obras más emblemáticas del Premio Nobel de Literatura, acompañado de una introducción de Pilar del Río, epílogo de Fernando Gómez Aguilera y primeras páginas de todos sus libros.Con motivo de su 50 aniversario, Alfaguara ... Leer más

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Una guía para leer a José Saramago escrita por el propio autorDe la estatua a la piedra. El autor se explica.De la estatua a la piedra es un recorrido en primera persona por las obras más emblemáticas del Premio Nobel de Literatura, acompañado de una introducción de Pilar del Río, epílogo de Fernando Gómez Aguilera y primeras páginas de todos sus libros.Con motivo de su 50 aniversario, Alfaguara
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Why We Read

On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out

de Shannon Reed ...

*NATIONAL BESTSELLER**A WGN Radio Best Book of 2024**A Good Housekeeping Reads pick*A hilarious and incisive exploration of the joys of reading from a "beloved and wonderful writer" (George Saunders), teacher, bibliophile, and Thurber Prize SemifinalistWe read to escape, to learn, to find love, to feel seen. We read to encounter new worlds, to discover new recipes, to find connection across ... Leer más

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*NATIONAL BESTSELLER**A WGN Radio Best Book of 2024**A Good Housekeeping Reads pick*A hilarious and incisive exploration of the joys of reading from a "beloved and wonderful writer" (George Saunders), teacher, bibliophile, and Thurber Prize SemifinalistWe read to escape, to learn, to find love, to feel seen. We read to encounter new worlds, to discover new recipes, to find connection across
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