Adult literacy guides and handbooks Books
John Murray Press Chambers Adult Learners Guide to Spelling
Book SynopsisChambers Adult Learners'' Guide to Spelling is not about all those turgid ''spelling rules''. Instead, it presents a practical routine that teaches learners strategies to conquer any word they find difficult and learn it for life. This new edition comes in a handy, more accessible format. The two-colour text is clearly and spaciously laid out, and plentiful examples, activities and illustrations reinforce the skills being learned.Trade ReviewOn the Chambers Adult Learners' range:An excellent range of reference books from the respected publishers Chambers for adult learners and adults with dyslexia.These books are not just a re-hash of standard works, they have been developed specifically to meet the needs of the target audience. Chambers have clearly acted on advice received from the British Dyslexia Association and, for the large print books, also the RNIB.The books are very accessible and clearly laid out and should prove popular with anyone who finds a typical dictionary or thesaurus rather impenetrable. * thedyslexiashop.com *From an award-winning team that produced a writer's guide for adult learners comes a new volume designed for any adult who experiences problems with spelling. This offers practical help, utilising simple instructions rather than adopting a 'spelling rules' approach, which is a aimed at building confidence through developing achievable routines and strategies for tackling commonly mis-spelt words. The author has extensive experience of supporting adults and is a dyslexia specialist. * Publishing News *
£9.49
Paul Dry Books, Inc The Usefulness of the Useless
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£14.44
Pearson Reading Across the Disciplines Books a la Carte
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£107.65
Pearson Education (US) Bridging the Gap
Book SynopsisTable of Contents 1. ACTIVE ACADEMIC READING 2. STRATEGIC READING AND STUDY 3. ORGANIZING TEXTBOOK INFORMATION FOR STUDY 4. VOCABULARY 5. MAIN IDEA AND SUPPORTING DETAILS 6. PATTERNS OF ORGANIZATION 7. INFERENCE 8. POINT OF VIEW 9. GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS 10. CRITICAL THINKING Glossary
£151.99
Oxford University Press Read and Respond
Book SynopsisThe Fourth Edition of this popular combination text/anthology integrates reading and writing skills. The approach of Read and Respond is unique: students are assessed for comprehension through summary-writing rather than objective testing. After summarizing an article, students write a personal response. Because the summary and personal response are written in the students' own words, the instructor gains valuable insight into their vocabulary and writing ability. As a result, students develop proficiency in reading, writing, and critical thinking. The new edition retains the best features of the previous editions. It integrates reading and writing, offers step-by-step progression, includes models, exercises, and activities in each chapter, and provides additional readings for practice. New features include the following: * A new, improved two-color format, plus overview maps of each chapter. * A new introductory chapter discussing the reading process and main types of reading tasks. * A new chapter offering a wide variety of methods to improve both general and specialized vocabulary. * The addition of content area readings and/or excerpts from a college textbook in every chapter. * New articles for student reading practice in a new chapter entitled Additional Readings. * An increased emphasis and clarification of student goals, outcomes, and benefits. * The addition of self-check review questions at the end of each chapter to help students review key concepts and consider personal applications of those concepts. The Fourth Edition is complemented by a revised Instructor's Manual, which provides an answer key for all activities, proposed syllabi for a quarter and for a semester, as well as teaching suggestions and strategies.
£74.09
Heinemann Educational Books The Art of Slow Reading
£37.14
John Wiley & Sons Inc Writing from the Inside Out
Book Synopsis"Dennis Palumbo has great insight into a writer s psyche. Every writer should have a shrink or this book. The book is cheaper. " -Gary Shandling, actor, comic, and writer "wise, compassionate, and funny.Table of ContentsForeword ix Acknowledgments xiii Introduction 1 Part One THE WRITING LIFE Writer’s Block 15 Your “Baby” 19 Inspiration 23 The Buddy System 26 It’s Alive! 29 Your “Precious Darlings” 32 Writing Begets Writing 35 Part Two YOU ARE ENOUGH Simple, but Not Easy 45 What Really Happened. . . . 49 “For I Have Done Good Work” 53 On the Couch 57 “You’re No John Updike!” 61 Part Three GRIST FOR THE MILL Envy 69 Faith and Doubt 72 Fear 75 The Judge 79 Double-Barreled Blues 82 Myths, Fairy Tales, and Woody Allen 86 The Long View 91 Part Four THE REAL WORLD The Pitch 101 Rejection 105 That Sinking Feeling 108 Reinventing Yourself 112 Deadline Dread 115 Three Hard Truths 119 Part Five PAGE FRIGHT Gumption Traps 127 Procrastination 130 Patience 134 Perspective 138 In Praise of Goofing Off 141 Writing about Dogs 145 Going the Distance 148 Part Six THE REAL WORLD, PART II Agents 159 Home of the Heart 163 The Unknown 167 Lately, I Don’t Like the Things I Love 171 Ageism 175 Part Seven HANGING ON Commitment 185 News Flash: Writing Is Hard! 189 Burnout: A Modest Proposal 193 A Writer’s Library 197 A Stillness That Characterizes Prayer 201 Part Eight DISPATCHES FROM THE FRONT Phone Call from Paradise 211 The Idea Man 216 I’ve Come a Long Way on Paper 220 Loneliness 223 Larry: A True Story 226 Conclusion 239
£15.19
The University of Michigan Press Mastering Academic Reading
Book SynopsisThis text is meant to challenge advanced academically oriented students of English. The units and the readings within them are long. The comprehension and expansion exercises are demanding. The hoped-for outcome is that students trained using this textbook will be able to better hold their own in university classes where the reading volume across disciplines and vocabulary demands are high.
£30.70
The University of Michigan Press Choice and Consequence
Book SynopsisDevelops critical academic reading, critical thinking, and writing across several disciplines. International students, Generation 1.5ers, and native speakers alike will benefit from the material presented and practiced in this new approach to content-based instruction. The depth of coverage on each chapter's topic offers teachers opportunities to use the material in a variety of ways.
£27.03
The University of Michigan Press Four Point Reading and Writing Intro
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£26.18
Scholastic Teaching Resources Informational Passages for Text Marking Close
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£10.19
John Murray Press Adult Learners Writing Guide Improve your writing
Book SynopsisChambers Adult Learners'' Writing Guide is aimed at adults who are seeking to gain confidence in their writing skills. The book is spaciously laid out using a two-colour text with plentiful examples and exercises to reinforce key learning points. A simple and practical approach provides users with an understanding of the basic concepts and requirements of any writing task. The book also demonstrates how to negotiate real-world situations such as filling in forms or making an official complaint.Trade ReviewOn the Chambers Adult Learners' range:An excellent range of reference books from the respected publishers Chambers for adult learners and adults with dyslexia.These books are not just a re-hash of standard works, they have been developed specifically to meet the needs of the target audience. Chambers have clearly acted on advice received from the British Dyslexia Association and, for the large print books, also the RNIB.The books are very accessible and clearly laid out and should prove popular with anyone who finds a typical dictionary or thesaurus rather impenetrable. * thedyslexiashop.com *Well laid out, clear, simple, practical. Includes emails and a section on easily confused words. * The Language People, http://www.languagepeople.com.au/archive_pdf/Sep07.pdf *
£13.49
£32.25
Living Books Press ReadingLiterature The Primer
£8.98
Living Books Press ReadingLiterature
£10.03
Bedford Books Practical Argument A Text and Anthology
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£90.52
Bedford Books The Rhetorical Tradition
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£162.69
Bedford Books Read Write Connect
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£139.99
Bedford Books Patterns for College Writing A Rhetorical Reader
Book SynopsisPatterns For College Writing.
£72.75
Bedford Books From Inquiry to Academic Writing A Text and
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£89.99
Bedford Books Everythings an Argument with Readings with 2016
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£80.68
Bedford Books Patterns for College Writing 14e Launchpad for
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£83.70
Bedford Books A World of Ideas
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£95.94
Bedford Books Practical Argument
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£97.46
Bedford Books The Brief Bedford Reader
£65.96
Bedford Books Writing about Writing
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£78.81
Bedford Books Signs of Life in the USA
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£90.89
Bedford Books The Structure of Argument
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£71.99
Bedford Books From Inquiry to Academic Writing A Text and
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£124.99
Bedford Books From Inquiry to Academic Writing A Practical
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£60.99
Bedford Books Food Matters
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£46.11
Bedford Books Everythings an Argument with 2020 APA Update
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£64.41
Scholastic Professional The Next Step Forward in Word Study and Phonics
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£35.09
Scholastic Teaching Resources Informational Texts for Striving Readers Grade 4
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£14.24
Kogan Page Ltd Ultimate IQ Tests
Book SynopsisKen Russell and Philip Carter are IQ test experts who are continually devising new IQ tests and puzzles. They have produced over 60 books covering all aspects of testing, crosswords, puzzles and reasoning. These include the best-selling Test your IQ published by Kogan Page. Philip Carter is also the author of IQ & Psychometric Tests, The IQ & Psychometric Test Workbook, Test and Assess Your IQ, Advanced IQ Tests, IQ and Aptitude Tests, IQ and Personality Tests, Succeed at IQ Tests, all published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"A 'must-have' for anyone who expects to take an IQ test, as well as a fun way to keep one's mind active and sharp!" * Wisconsin Bookwatch, The Self-Help Shelf, Midwest Book Review *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Test 1 - Questions; Chapter - 02: Test 2 - Questions; Chapter - 03: Test 3 - Questions; Chapter - 04: Test 4 - Questions; Chapter - 05: Test 5 - Questions; Chapter - 06: Test 6 - Questions; Chapter - 07: Test 7 - Questions; Chapter - 08: Test 8 - Questions; Chapter - 09: Test 9 - Questions; Chapter - 10: Test 10 - Questions; Chapter - 11: Test 11 - Questions; Chapter - 12: Test 12 - Questions; Chapter - 13: Test 13 - Questions; Chapter - 14: Test 14 - Questions; Chapter - 15: Test 15 - Questions; Chapter - 16: Test 16 - Questions; Chapter - 17: Test 17 - Questions; Chapter - 18: Test 18 - Questions; Chapter - 19: Test 19 - Questions; Chapter - 20: Test 20 - Questions; Chapter - 21: Test 21 - Questions; Chapter - 22: Test 22 - Questions; Chapter - 23: Test 23 - Questions; Chapter - 24: Test 24 - Questions; Chapter - 25: Test 25 - Questions
£40.00
Barcharts, Inc English 4th Grade
Book SynopsisBoost grades with quick reference support where students, parents and teachers can easily find answers related to the specific core standards for English Language Arts. This set of expectations and skills need to be mastered to succeed in school, college and the real world. The QuickStudy® series aligns with those standards being implemented in most states to help guide students through their classes, and to support parents helping their students succeed. Each guide in the series focuses on critical areas of the curriculum and features real-world problems, examples, illustrations, and tables to help students retain information. Topics covered include: Relative Pronouns & Relative Adverbs Progressive Verbs Helping Verbs Prepositional Phrases Sentence -- or Not Words That Are Often Confused Capitalization & Punctuation Spelling Words You Often Use Make a Smash with Your Words & Punctuation! Choosing the Right Words: Friendly Discussion or School Presentation? Understanding Figurative
£6.00
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Earthquakes
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£9.25
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Games Around the World
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£9.00
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Living in Space
Book SynopsisReaders find out what it''s like for astronauts to eat, sleep, and work on a manned space flight in this adventurous nonfiction reader. Children will discover what it''s like to be weightless in zero gravity, how Mission control helps keep astronauts safe, and what astronauts do during their free time through vivid photographs, interesting, informative text, and stimulating facts.
£10.26
Teacher Created Materials, Inc The Digestive System
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£9.75
Teacher Created Materials, Inc The Human Life Cycle
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£10.26
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Jane Goodall
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£10.26
Cognella, Inc Reading Strategies for College and Beyond
Book SynopsisReading Strategies for College and Beyond provides students with simple, practical reading strategies designed to improve comprehension of academic works and promote collegiate success. Grounded in an understanding that academic textbooks can be structurally complex, this book presents reading strategies that help students develop their critical thinking skills, comprehension, and recall abilities.Throughout 20 interactive modules, students learn how to break up large amounts of text and information from a variety of disciplines into manageable, accessible chunks. They also learn how to recognize the key features of a text, identify visual cues, remain active and engaged while reading, and more. As students learn new reading strategies, they are tasked with applying them to reading assignments from their own college courses. Through practical application, students learn that reading is not a passive process, but rather an active one, influenced by what they bring to the text, how they prepare to read, and what they do while reading. Reading Strategies for College and Beyond eases the transition from high school to college and is an excellent resource for students who wish to approach higher education textbooks, or any educational resource, with confidence and know how.
£54.75
Paul Dry Books, Inc Teaching Particulars: Literary Conversations in
Book SynopsisHelaine Smith engages her students, grammar school through twelfth grade -- and any avid reader -- in the questions that great literature evokes. Included are chapters on Homer and Genesis; plays by Sophocles, Shakespeare, and Beckett; poems by Jonson, Donne, Coleridge, Browning, Hopkins, Yeats, Bishop, Hecht, Dove, and Lowell; essays by Baldwin, Lamb, and White; and fiction by Flannery O''Connor, Dickens, Joyce, Poe, Tolstoy, Mann, and Kafka. Whether Helaine Smith is talking to young or older students, she shows how any devoted reader can uncover all sorts of subtle beauty and meaning by reading closely and by assuming that virtually every word and phrase of a great text is deliberate. The question-and-answer form of these jargon-free dialogues creates the feeling of a vibrant classroom where learning and delight are the watchwords.
£15.99
Adams Media Corporation The Words You Should Know to Sound Smart
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£10.96
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Read and Understand with Leveled Texts, Grade 5
Book SynopsisHelp your grade 5 students develop comprehension and vocabulary skills! Leveled reading selections and follow-up comprehension and vocabulary activities cover important skills and concepts.
£19.19
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Read and Understand with Leveled Texts, Grade 6
Book SynopsisHelp your grade 6+ students develop comprehension and vocabulary skills! Leveled reading selections, vocabulary practice, and follow-up activities cover important skills and concepts.
£20.39
Information Age Publishing Enhancing Writing Skills
Book SynopsisEnhancing Writing Skills includes conference presentation papers from the Carnegie Writers, Inc. 1st Annual Conference. The anthology provides published and aspiring writers resources for sustaining, enhancing and evaluating their writing skills.The chapter themes focus on genre-based writing, creativity in writing, mechanics of writing, academic writing, and writing as a business. Enhancing writing skills is beneficial to diverse writers as it impacts the community, working, and educational environments.
£42.46
