Santa loves his reindeer, but sometimes a truck is what Santa needs to get the job done! A little child's concern for Santa getting through a treacherous winter storm leads a grandfather to tell the story of Santa's truck. It's a Ford versus Chevy kind of wintery race!Disclaimer: this book was inspired by the opinion of a single grandfather and, therefore, does not factually determine whether a Ford or Chevy is better or worse.

A widow's journey of healing and self-discovery in the hauntingly beautiful Scottish Highlands.At forty-two, Heather Finch embarks on a writing retreat in a remote Scottish cottage, seeking solace after caring for and burying her husband. But the cottage holds secrets, and Heather finds herself facing both real and imagined fears as she grapples with grief, loss, and the possibility of a new beginning. Will she find peace in the Highlands, or will the ghosts of her...

For the fifth year in a row, Running Wild Press brings together fantastic stories from well-established to up-and-coming authors to bring you the best cross genre stories that don't fit neatly in a box. This collection is comprised of 39 stories that arrived at Running Wild Press from all over the world from Hawaii to India, from Indiana to Scotland, and represents an eclectic gathering of storytelling talent. With twists and turns, these stories will take you through shared - and unshared...

Writing is essential for communication, landing a good job, expressing oneself creatively and solving problems. In today's world, where technology is reshaping the landscape of communication, the ability to express oneself articulately through written words is more important than ever.Filled with effective techniques and strategies, Writing Skills Handbook is designed to help students confidently acquire high-performance writing techniques. This book will cover the basics ...

Unlock the secrets of cinematic storytelling with the Film Analysis Handbook. Tailored for high school students studying English and Literature, this guide is your ticket to confidently dissecting films and crafting compelling analyses.From unravelling narrative threads to decoding visual symbolism, this book is full of insightful tips and engaging examples to elevate a student's understanding of film. Learn how to dissect a classic or critique a contemporary masterpiece. ...

Reading is one of the most important skills. It is essential for success in not only high school, but life. Reading effectively isn't always easy for students going through high school - including you, the reader - especially as students come across more difficult subjects. However, reading effectively doesn't have to be complicated at all.In Reading Skills Handbook, Ben White provides a comprehensive approach to help students confidently unlock successful reading strategi...

Dive into the depths of literary exploration with the Literary Analysis Handbook. Designed for high school students, this guide offers a roadmap to dissecting literary works and crafting compelling responses.From learning to understand narrative complexities to decoding symbolic imagery, students will gain insightful tips and engaging examples to enhance their understanding of their English and literature texts. Whether exploring a timeless classic novel or critiquing a mo...

Incurable: Stories from the World of Cure V2 is a collection of supernatural, horror, and darkly humorous tales that explore identity, resilience, friendship, and the hidden forces that exist alongside everyday life. Set in a world where werewolves, monsters, and shadow realms are real, each story offers a different glimpse into its strange and dangerous corners. Half-Moon Even awkward werewolves come into their own Up at the Intersection – Division & Main Cruisin' hard-time swampland hood...

This book promotes greater interest in cognitive linguistics (CL) among English language teaching (ELT) practitioners, while offering researchers a more direct line toward shaping pedagogy. The book presents a collection of CL-informed ready-to-use pedagogical summaries and activities that teachers without background knowledge in CL can take directly to their classrooms. Importantly, the book targets traditionally challenging areas of English instruction by focusing on voc...

Practical Writing Strategies is the perfect guide for educators looking to take their students' writing to the next level. This book balances the process and product of writing with a clear Writing Cycle in six stages: Purpose, Exploration, Ideas, Skills, Collaboration, and Publication.Each stage includes engaging activities to help students understand and value the writing process. Practical Writing Strategies teaches genuine writing not just as an assessment tas...

Who wrote the Pauline Epistles? For nearly 1,700 years the answer seemed fairly straightforward. The New Testament canon set the boundary at thirteen (or fourteen, including Hebrews) Pauline Epistles, alongside an uncontroversial biographical framework within which to imagine them in Acts. In the early nineteenth century the identification of the historical Paul with the canonical Paul was severed when theologian Ferdinand Christian Baur of the University of Tübingen laid the groundwork fo...

These three separate collections of poems – Conley Bottom: A Poemoir, Mill Springs, and Monticello – form a triadic reflection of events that highlight a relationship with South Central Kentucky. Down Along Highway 90 goes back to Wayne County to gather the meaning of growing up in a transformative time when no one expected anyone to transform. In Conley Bottom: A Poemoir, the reader is taken back on excursions to Lake Cumberland where locals gathered with styrofoam coolers and blow-up flo...