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  • Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish

    A Creative and Proven Approach

    by 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 ... Read more

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  • 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing (Updated)

    Proven Professional Techniques for Writing with Style and Power

    by Gary Provost ...
    The classic text on writing well, now refreshed and updated—an essential text for writers of all ages.This is the one guide that anyone who writes—whether student, businessperson, or professional writer—should keep on his or her desk. Filled with professional tips and a wealth of instructive examples, 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing can help solve any writing problem.In this compact, easy-to-use ... Read more

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  • The Hangman

    by 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 ... Read more

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  • Bad English

    A History of Linguistic Aggravation

    by Ammon Shea ...
    The author of Reading the OED presents an eye-opening look at language “mistakes” and how they came to be accepted as correct—or not.English is a glorious mess of a language, cobbled together from a wide variety of sources and syntaxes, and changing over time with popular usage. Many of the words and usages we embrace as standard and correct today were at first considered slang, impolite, or just ... Read more

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  • Best Practices for Teaching Reading

    What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do

    Edited by Randi B. Sofman ...
    "Very logical and easy to follow. Teachers can easily incorporate these ideas in their teaching."—Susan Bailey, Middle School Reading SpecialistMequon-Thiensville School District, WIEnrich your reading instruction with classroom-proven strategies from the nation′s best teachers!Following the successful format of the companion volumes for teaching writing, mathematics, science, and social studies, ... Read more

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  • Persian Language (Farsi) Unveiled

    A Comprehensive Guide to Persian Grammar, Vocabulary, and Culture

    by Abu Rayhan ...
    Series series GlobalTongues: Your Passport to Foreign Language Fluency
    Welcome to "Persian Language (Farsi) Unveiled," a comprehensive and illuminating guide to mastering the enchanting Persian language. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some prior knowledge of Farsi, this book is meticulously crafted to take you on a captivating journey of linguistic discovery.Comprising an in-depth exploration of three vital components of language learning, this ... Read more

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  • Talking About Detective Fiction

    by P. D. James ...
    In a perfect marriage of author and subject, P. D. James—one of the most widely admired writers of detective fiction—gives us a personal, lively, illuminating exploration of the human appetite for mystery and mayhem, and of those writers who have satisfied it.“An avid book-length essay on the roots, ethics and methods of the detective story . . . Her opinions are often surprising and determinedly ... Read more

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  • Now Write! Nonfiction

    Memoir, Journalism and Creative Nonfiction Exercises from Today's Best Writers

    by Sherry Ellis ...
    Series series Now Write! Series
    An essential handbook for nonfiction writers, featuring the trusted personal writing exercises of today's masters of creative non-fiction, including Gay Talese, Reza Aslan, John Matteson, Tilar Mazzeo, and many more!Beginners and seasoned writers alike will relish the opportunity to use the top-notch writing exercises collected in Now Write! Nonfiction culled from the personal stashes of ... Read more

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  • Literacies

    by Mary Kalantzis, Bill Cope, Eveline Chan, Leanne Dalley-Trim ...
    With the rise of new technologies and media, the way we communicate is rapidly changing. Literacies provides a comprehensive introduction to literacy pedagogy within today's new media environment. It focuses not only on reading and writing, but also on other modes of communication, including oral, visual, audio, gestural and spatial. This focus is designed to supplement, not replace, the ... Read more

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  • Signing

    Signed English: A Basic Guide

    by Harry Bornstein, Karen L. Saulnier ...
    Now available as an eBook, this quick-reference dictionary is for everyone who knows, cares about, or wants to communicate with someone who is deaf or hearing impaired. Designed by Harry Bornstein and Karen L. Saulnier, two of the foremost experts on sign language, Signing features more than one thousand black-and-white illustrations created specifically for hearing and non-hearing people who want ... Read more

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  • Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 4th edition

    by John Reynolds ...
    Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel: IGCSESubject: EnglishFirst teaching: September 2018First exams: Summer 2020This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020.Inspire students with a new theme-based approach while supporting them with practical advice ... ... Read more

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  • The Best Punctuation Book, Period

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

    by 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. ... Read more

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  • The Etymologicon

    A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

    by 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 ... Read more

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  • The Art of Fiction

    Notes on Craft for Young Writers

    by 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 ... Read more

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  • Teach Them ALL to Read

    Catching Kids Before They Fall Through the Cracks

    Edited by Elaine K. McEwan-Adkins ...
    "The second edition of Elaine McEwan′s book is a user-friendly guide that integrates research into practice. It carefully explains the research behind reading development and provides truly clear, no-nonsense steps to implement the best practices of instruction. McEwan does not sugar-coat how difficult teaching reading can be, but she provides powerful methods for achieving it."—Jennifer Sandberg, ... Read more

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  • Pinterest For Authors

    by Mark J Dawson, Pip Reid ...
    There’s world of opportunity out there for authors on Pinterest if you know how to use it.Many authors have a limited or zero marketing budget – which is why it’s a great time to learn about Pinterest and how you can use it to increase exposure and sales.Best of all, every author can use Pinterest for free. There’s no need to pay for advertising to get results using Pinterest.Author and Pinterest ... Read more

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  • Translanguaging with Multilingual Students

    Learning from Classroom Moments

    Edited by Ofelia García, Tatyana Kleyn ...
    Looking closely at what happens when translanguaging is actively taken up to teach emergent bilingual students across different contexts, this book focuses on how it is already happening in classrooms as well as how it can be implemented as a pedagogical orientation. It extends theoretical understandings of the concept and highlights its promises and challenges. Using a Transformative Action ... Read more

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  • Origins of the Specious

    Myths and Misconceptions of the English Language

    by Patricia T. O'Conner, Stewart Kellerman ...
    Do you cringe when a talking head pronounces “niche” as NITCH? Do you get bent out of shape when your teenager begins a sentence with “and”? Do you think British spellings are more “civilised” than the American versions? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you’re myth-informed.In Origins of the Specious, word mavens Patricia T. O’Conner and Stewart Kellerman reveal why some of grammar’s ... Read more

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  • Teaching Disciplinary Literacy

    Using Video Records of Practice to Improve Secondary Teacher Preparation

    by Charles W. Peters, Deanna Birdyshaw, Amy Bacevich ...
    This practical guide will help pre- and inservice secondary teachers and their instructors and coaches to use videos as a resource to improve teaching. Derived from the authors’ research and experience in a teacher preparation program using video records of practice as a core element for reflection and growth, the book focuses on five disciplinary literacy strategies to help teachers identify and ... Read more

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  • 漢語詞彙講稿 中文拼音字母學習法

    by 周祖謨 ...
    本卷收錄周祖謨先生專著兩種：《漢語詞彙講稿》和《中文拼音字母學習法》。《漢語詞彙講稿》原名《漢語詞彙講話》，20世紀50年代，周祖謨先生為北京大學中文系學生開設漢語詞彙學課程，本書即由當時講義整理而成。人民教育出版社1959年出版，2004年天津古籍出版社《名師講義：周祖謨文字音韻訓詁講義》收錄，系根據周先生晚年修訂本排印。《中文拼音字母學習法》主要講解中文拼音字母的發音和學習、運用拼音的方法。人民教育出版社1958年出版，1994年語文出版社出版修訂本。兩書都是深入淺出的入門讀物。本次我們將其重新排印和編校，合併作為《周祖謨文集》（第九卷）出版。《漢語詞彙講稿》以天津古籍出版社本為底本；《中文拼音字母學習法》以語文出版社本為底本。訂正了原書由錄排造成的訛誤，編制了《主要術語、人名、論著索引》。 ... Read more

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  • Accelerating Learning Recovery for All Students

    Core Principles for Getting Literacy Growth Back on Track

    by Margaret Vaughn, PhD, Seth A. Parsons, PhD ...
    Meeting a tremendous need for K–8 schools and educators, this timely book outlines core principles for counteracting the disruptions of the pandemic and recovering from learning loss. The authors present a holistic approach to responsive literacy instruction to support all students’ academic and social–emotional growth, now and in the years to come. Fundamental areas of learning recovery are ... Read more

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  • Knowledge Development in Early Childhood

    Sources of Learning and Classroom Implications

    Edited by Ashley M. Pinkham, PhD, Tanya Kaefer, PhD, Susan B. Neuman, EdD ...
    Synthesizing cutting-edge research from multiple disciplines, this book explores how young children acquire knowledge in the "real world" and describes practical applications for early childhood classrooms. The breadth and depth of a child's knowledge base are important predictors of later literacy development and academic achievement. Leading scholars describe the processes by which preschoolers ... Read more

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  • Parlo Tedesco

    by Angelo Lenoci ...
    La presente Guida costituisce un aiuto importante per per gli italiani che vogliono recarsi in Germania o nei paesi di lingua tedesca (Austria, Svizzera) per motivi di lavoro o di svago. Troverà anche giovamento chi conosce la lingua e magari non ricorda qualche vocabolo che nella Guida sono riportati suddivisi per tema.Molto utile è la trascrizione della pronuncia in terza colonna. Un italiano ... Read more

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  • Teaching About Dialect Variations and Language in Secondary English Classrooms

    Power, Prestige, and Prejudice

    by Michelle D. Devereaux ...
    Standardized tests demand Standard English, but secondary students (grades 6-12) come to school speaking a variety of dialects and languages, thus creating a conflict between students’ language of nurture and the expectations of school. The purpose of this text is twofold: to explain and illustrate how language varieties function in the classroom and in students’ lives and to detail linguistically ... Read more

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