A Book With a Heart: A ROOM WITH A VIEW depicts a young Englishwomans adventure trying to come to grips with the conflict between her desires and societys expectations. Lucy Honeychurch is a well-bred young middle class girl on holiday in radiant Florence.She comes from a family overconcerned with respectability and is therefore overprotected by a dessicated spinster named Charlotte Bartlett. One wonders if Forster had in mind a more famous Charlotte B. when he drew Lucys protector...

This textbook addresses the main assessment issues that teachers and educational institutions face in their daily work, while providing practical tools to support actions and decisions in this area. The critical issues observed in the assessment practices are made visible and specific guidelines and examples are given on how to carry out an effective and realistic classroom assessment within the school context.The book reveals evaluation elements that future and practicing teachers...

Discover the Journey of Self-Discovery in "A Room with a View" by E. M. ForsterEmbark on a captivating exploration of love, societal expectations, and personal awakening with E. M. Forster's timeless novel, "A Room with a View." Set against the picturesque landscapes of Italy and the refined society of Edwardian England, this novel follows Lucy Honeychurch, a young woman torn between the constraints of her upbringing and her desire for authentic experience. As Lucy navigates her journey fr...

"Aspects of the Novel" by E.M. Forster is a celebrated work of literary criticism that explores the art and craft of the novel. Originally delivered as a series of lectures at Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1927, this book offers insightful perspectives on various aspects of novel writing.Forster delves into essential elements of the novel, including plot, characters, narrative voice, and pattern, providing nuanced analyses of classic and contemporary works to illustrate his points...

"The Eternal Moment and Other Stories" by E.M. Forster is a collection of short stories that showcases the author's keen observation of human nature and society. Published posthumously in 1928, this anthology features a range of narratives that explore themes of love, relationships, and the complexities of human connection.Forster's stories often focus on moments of emotional intensity and transformation, capturing the nuances of everyday life with sensitivity and depth. The title ...

'A social comedy, often delightful . . . with energy, curiosity and wit'DAVID NICHOLLS'Forster's masterpiece'THE TIMES'The present flowed by them like a stream. The tree rustled. It had made music before they were born, and would continue after their deaths, but its song was of the moment.'Howards End, the country home of the Wilcoxes, overlooks a fertile garden and a meadow beyond, t...

A profound literary exploration of British-Indian relations, racial tension, and spiritual misunderstanding during colonial rule.

“One of the few truly helpful books on fiction writing.”—Chicago TribuneGo beyond Stephen King’s On Writing to master the fundamentals of great storytelling with this foundational guide that reveals the essential elements of what makes the best fiction. The Art of Creative Writing is a timeless testament to the power of dialogue and character development that is accessible for every level of writer from beginner to establis...

A "hugely enjoyable" chronicle of the Adams, Quincy and Hancock families and how they helped spark the American Revolution ( Christian Science Monitor).Awarded the 2021 New England Society in the City of New York Book Award for Best Historical Nonfiction, American Rebels explores for the first time the intimate connections between three families in the lead up to the American Revolution. Author Nina Sankovitch examines the intertwined lives of John...

"An ethical and accessible introduction to a historical period often implicated in racist narratives of nationalism and imperialism." —Sierra Lomuto, Assistant Professor of Global Medieval Literature, Rowan UniversityA collection of twenty-two essays, Whose Middle Ages? gives nonspecialists access to the richness of our historical knowledge while debunking damaging misconceptions about the medieval past. Myths about the medieval period are especially belove...

"A valuable volume detailing an underexplored region of the world of dinosaurs . . . essential reading for any dino-devotee." — ForeWordDinosaurs of Darkness opens a doorway to a fascinating former world, between 100 million and 120 million years ago, when Australia was far south of its present location and joined to Antarctica. Dinosaurs lived in this polar region.How were the polar dinosaurs discovered? What do we now know about them? Thom...

Available in one volume, all three books of the award-winning Salterton Trilogy: Tempest-Tost, Leaven of Malice, and A Mixture of Frailties.Visit the quaint town of Salterton, Ontario, and the enigmatic lives of those who inhabit it . . .Tempest-Tost. An amateur production of The Tempest provides a colorful backdrop for a hilarious look at unrequited love. Mathematics teacher Hector Mackilwraith, stirred and troub...