Language learning: writing skills Books

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  • Oxford University Press Inc Writing Without Teachers

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    Book SynopsisIn Writing Without Teachers, well-known advocate of innovative teaching methods Peter Elbow outlines a practical program for learning how to write. His approach is especially helpful to people who get stuck or blocked in their writing, and is equally useful for writing fiction, poetry, and essays, as well as reports, lectures, and memos. The core of Elbow''s thinking is a challenge against traditional writing methods. Instead of editing and outlining material in the initial steps of the writing process, Elbow celebrates non-stop or free uncensored writing, without editorial checkpoints first, followed much later by the editorial process. This approach turns the focus towards encouraging ways of developing confidence and inspiration through free writing, multiple drafts, diaries, and notes. Elbow guides the reader through his metaphor of writing as cooking: his term for heating up the creative process where the subconscious bubbles up to the surface and the writing gets good.1998 marks Trade ReviewA wise and witty analysis of the process of self-confrontation and growth through writing. * Harvard Educational Review *

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    £12.59

  • Clear and Simple as the Truth  Writing Classic

    Princeton University Press Clear and Simple as the Truth Writing Classic

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    Book SynopsisGuides readers to consider style not as an elegant accessory of effective prose but as its very heart. This title presents writing as an intellectual activity, not a passive application of verbal skills.Trade ReviewWinner of the 1996 Prix du Rayonnement de la langue et de la litterature francaises, Academie francaise "Their model of 'classic prose' ... elegantly captures the differences between vigorous and turgid writing."--Steven Pinker, New York Times Book Review "[I]n the hands of a good instructor and students who have a solid foundation in writing, the book could be quite empowering."--Choice "[T]his book has value for the technical communicator who has an interest in style, and teachers who teach style in their classes. Thomas and Turner are right about the current crop of books that essentially ignore this way of writing, and their discussion of styles can be valuable to a fuller understanding of the relationship between thought and dress."--Tom Warren, Technical Communication Praise for the first edition: "Whether they can spark a revival in classic writing is uncertain, but Thomas and Turner serve their topic well. A good choice for the serious stylist and those learning the craft."--Library Journal Praise for the first edition: "Thomas and Turner engagingly delineate the attributes of a classic style of writing... In the second half, Thomas and Turner cite examples of classic style in excerpts from the writing of well-known literary figures."--Booklist Praise for the first edition: "Every once in a while a book comes along with the power to alter permanently the view of a subject you thought you knew well. For me this year, that book is Clear and Simple as the Truth."--Denis Dutton, Philosophy and Literature Praise for the first edition: "[For] the mature student, this is indeed a classic. For the connoisseur, it is indispensable."--Thomas D'Evelyn, Boston Book Review Praise for the first edition: "An acclaimed new reference manual."--The Chicago Sun TimesTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Clear and Simple as the Truth 1 Chapter One: Principles of Classic Style 5 The Concept of Style 7 Recognizing Classic Style 12 The Elements of Style 17 The Classic Stand on the Elements of Style 24 Truth 24 Presentation 32 Scene 37 Cast 45 Thought and Language 57 Other Stands, Other Styles 66 Trade Secrets 97 Envoi: Style Is Not Etiquette 10 Chapter Two: The Museum 107 Chapter Three: The Studio 187 Introduction 189 Fundamentals: Talk First 189 Fundamentals: Write Second 212 Advanced Writing 215 Conclusion 227 Chapter Four: Further Readings in Classic Prose 229 Notes 239 Index 253

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    £25.20

  • Essentials of Writing Biomedical Research Papers.

    McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Essentials of Writing Biomedical Research Papers.

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    Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Provides immediate help for anyone preparing a biomedical paper by givin specific advice on organizing the components of the paper, effective writing techniques, writing an effective results sections, documentation issues, sentence structure and much more. The new edition includes new examples from the current literature including many involving molecular biology, expanded exercises at the end of the book, revised explanations on linking key terms, transition clauses, uses of subheads, and emphases. If you plan to do any medical writing, read this book first and get an immediate advantage.Trade Review"In summary, Zeiger's thoroughness, combined with the clarity of the examples used to illustrate each principle of clear writing, are the book's strengths. We recommend Essentials of Writing Biomedical Research Papers to students, editors, and writers at all levels who want to master IMRAD format or learn techniques that will improve their writing."--American Medical Writers Association American Medical Writers Association 20010101Table of ContentsPreface. Credits. The Goal: Clear Writing. Section I: The Building Blocks of Writing. Chapter 1: Word Choice. Chapter 2: Sentence Structure. Chapter 3: Paragraph Structure. Section II: The Text of the Biomedical Research Paper. Chapter 4: The Introduction. Chapter 5: Materials and Methods. Chapter 6: Results. Chapter 7: Discussion. Section III: Supporting Information. Chapter 8: Figures and Tables. Chapter 9: References. Section IV: The Overview. Chapter 10: The Abstract. Chapter 11: The Title. Chapter 12: The Big Picture. Reaching the Goal: Suggestions for Writing. Revisions of Exercises. Literature Cited. Index.

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    £999.99

  • Oxford University Press Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking

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    Book SynopsisThe Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear and effective English, both written and spoken. John Seely looks at the key factors to consider in tailoring your material so that you get your message across, such as understanding the demands of particular audiences, subjects, and situations. Clearly organized, the book is arranged in four sections:A Communicating in everyday life - covers a wide range of communications including writing emails to giving presentations and preparing reports.B Getting your message across - focuses on important factors such as the audience, the subject, time, and purpose.C Communication tools - offers advice on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate. D The process of writing - looks at what''s involved in writing longer pieces, including planning and drafting, research, summaries, editing, and presentation.Full of practical guidance, this book also includes helpful ''You Try'' sections and ''guidelines'' to practise and reinforce what you''ve learnt. The answers to the exercises in the ''You Try'' sections can be found at the back of the book. This is the most comprehensive guide to using English for effective communication available; it covers an unrivalled range of situations and requirements, making it ideal for use at work, at school and university, or at home.Trade ReviewHandy for keeping on one's desk, the Guide would provide instant answers to questions about how to write and speak effectively * Penny Dade, Reference Reviews *I am sure this book really helped me not to have a heart attack when speaking publicly. * Michele Clarke, Editing Matters (SfEP) *Table of ContentsHOW TO USE THIS BOOK; COMMUNICATING IN EVERYDAY LIFE; GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS; COMMUNICATION TOOLS; THE PROCESS OF WRITING; 'YOU TRY' ANSWERS; GLOSSARY; INDEX; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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    £15.29

  • Dreams and Inward Journeys

    Pearson Education Dreams and Inward Journeys

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    Book SynopsisTable of Contents Chapter 1: Writing and Reading A Process View of Writing and Reading The Reading Process Stephen King, “The Symbolic Language of Dreams” Prereading/Early Reading Personal and Interpretive Response Example of student response to King Critical and Evaluative Response Example of Student response to King The Writing Process and Self-Discovery Stages of the Writing Process Strategies for Prewriting Drafting Student essay: Leigh Haldeman, “Response to Mary Pipher’s ‘Saplings in the Storm’” Revising, and Final Draft Partnership/ Peer Sharing Chapter 2: Journeys and Reflections (Description and Reflection) Thematic Introduction Writing Descriptions Observing Words and Images Revising Initial Descriptions Establishing Vantage Point and Tone Thinking About Your Purpose and Audience Walt Whitman, From “Song of the Open Road” (poem) Donovan Webster, “Inside the Volcano” Andrew Pham, “Viet-Kieu” Kavita Sreedhar, “Travelling Home” (student essay) Francine Prose, “Confessions of a Ritual Tourist” Jane Goodall, “In the Forests of Gombe” Nadiv Rahman, “On the Bridge” (student essay) Topics for Research and Writing Chapter 3: Journeys in Memory (Narrative) Thematic Introduction Narration, Memory, and Self-Awareness Making Associations Focusing and Concentration: The Inner Screen Dialogue and Characters Main Idea or Dominant Impression Drafting and Shaping the Narrative Revising the Narrative: Point of View, Transition, and Style Patricia Hampl, “Memory and Imagination” bell hooks, “Writing Autobiography” Sandra Cisneros, “Monkey Garden” Saira Shah, “The Storyteller’s Daughter” Melissa Burns, “The Best Seat in the House” (student essay) Michael Ventura, “The Peril of Memory” Rachel Naomi Remen, “Remembering” Topics for Research and Writing Chapter 4: Dreams, Myths, and Fairy Tales (Comparison) Thematic Introduction Comparing and Contrasting: Strategies for Thinking and Writing Prewriting for Comparison Outlining and Transition, Evaluation Jorge Luis Borges, “The Circular Ruins” Joseph Campbell, “The Four Functions of Mythology” Marcelo Gleiser, “The Myths of Science—Creation” Portfolio of Creation Myths: From the Rig Veda “Genesis 1 and 2” “The Chameleon Finds” (Yao-Bantu, African) "The Making of the World" (Huron) “Spider Woman Creates the Humans” (Hopi, Native American) “The Beginning of the World” (Japanese) Joshua Groban, “Two Myths” (student essay) Lan Samantha Chang, “Water Names" Four Versions of Cinderella: The Brothers Grimm, “Aschenputtel” (German) “The Twelve Months” (Slavic) “The Algonquin Cinderella” (Native American) “Tam and Cam” (Vietnamese) Topics for Research and Writing Chapter 5: Obsessions and Transformation (Definition) Thematic Introduction Definition: Word Boundaries of the Self Public Meanings and Formal Definition Stipulative and Personal Definitions Contradiction W.S. Merwin, “Fog-Horn” (poem) Andrew Solomon, “Depression” Anne Lamott, “Hunger” Sharon Slayton, “The Good Girl” (student essay) Daniel King, Paul Delfabbro, and Mark Griffiths “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Video Game Players” Mary Sykes Wylie, “Sleepless in America: Making it Through the Night in a Wired World” Marc Ian Barasch, “What Is a Healing Dream?” Topics for Research and Writing Chapter 6: Journeys in Gender and Relationships (Causal Analysis) Thematic Introduction Causality and the Inward Journey Observing and Collecting Information Causal Logical Fallacies Pablo Neruda, “The Dream” (poem) Sigmund Freud, “Erotic Wishes and Dreams” Virginia Woolf, “Professions for Women” Mary Pipher, “Saplings in the Storm” Leigh Haldeman, “A Response to ‘Saplings in the Storm’” Michael Kimmel, “A War Against Boys” David Sedaris, “I Like Guys” Topics for Research and Writing Chapter 7: The Double / The Other (Argument and Dialogue) Thematic Introduction Argument and Dialogue Traditional Argument Dialogic Argument Dialogue and Prewriting Prewriting and the Audience Defining Key Terms Evaluating Facts Feelings in Argument Judith Ortiz Cofer, “The Other” (poem) Connie Zweig and Jeremiah Abrahms, “The Shadow Side of Everyday Life” Charlotte Perkins Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper” Sara Colvin, "Lady Gaga as Monster" (student essay) Fran Peavey (with Myrna Levy and Charles Varon), “Us and Them” Desmond Mpilo Tutu, “No Future Without Forgiveness” Jessica Rubenstein, “Coed Schools Help Students Excel” (student essay) Topics for Research and Writing Chapter 8: Pop Dreams (Research) Thematic Introduction Research Writing Finding a Topic Timetable and Process Your Voice and the Voices of Your Sources Purpose and Structure Language and Style The Computer as a Research Partner Juliet B. Schor, “Decommercialization of Childhood” Henry Jenkins, “Education, Media, and Violence” Lawrence C. Rubin, “Merchandising Madness Rob Walker, “Click ” Steven Johnson, “How Twitter will Change the World in Which We Live” Jonathan Cusick, “Do Benefit Concerts Affect Political Decisions?” Anne Ritchie, “Creativity, Drugs, and Rock ’n’ Roll” (student essay) Topics for Research and Writing Chapter 9: Voyages in Spirituality (Creativity) Thematic Introduction Creativity, Problem Solving, and Synthesis Habit Versus Risk Reason Versus Intuition Developing Self-Confidence: Learning to Trust Your Own Processes Evaluation and Application Synthesis Donna Lovong, “Are You Joining a Cult?” Norman Yeung Bik Chung, “A Faithful Taoist” (student essay) Chris Gill, James Rotondi, and Jas Obrecht, “Within You, Without You: The Guitarist’s Search for Spiritual Meaning” Jessie van Eerden, “The Soul Has Six Wings” Natalie Goldberg, “On the Shores of Lake Biwa” Noah Levine, “Death Is Not the End My Friend” Martin Luther King, Jr., “A Christmas Sermon on Peace” Topics for Research and Writing

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    £93.33

  • Perspectives on Good Writing in Applied

    The University of Michigan Press Perspectives on Good Writing in Applied

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    Book SynopsisOffers insights into effective writing in first and additional languages at the college and university level. Readers will find first-person accounts of learning to write and publish in English, conceptual articulations on the nature of writing and publishing, and how perspectives on good writing shape teacher feedback and writing curricula.Trade ReviewPerspectives on Good Writing in Applied Linguistics and TESOL does justice to its title given the kaleidoscope of perspectives contributed by a stellar lineup of writing teachers and scholars. They offer diverse perspectives on factors shaping beliefs and values about what good writing is, including social, cultural, and institutional expectations; disciplinary socialization; and reflexivity on one’s own practices. The kaleidoscope of perspectives is also evident in their reflections on writing itself (covering established as well as new digital genres, writing by transnational writers, and translingual literacy practices), and on teaching, assessing, and responding to writing. The book represents true advances in current understandings of what good writing is, and should be a staple on every shelf." - Rosa ManchÓn, University of Murcia, Spain"I am thrilled to read an academic book on good writing in which every chapter and every bibliographic statement is written in the first person. This is a complete—and so welcome—reversal from when I was forced to write my Ph.D. thesis in the passive voice. Perspectives on Good Writing in Applied Linguistics and TESOL lives up to its title. It begins and builds the needed conversations about what good writing is, and does so in an accessible, engaging, page-turning manner. What more could one ask for?" - Merrill Swain, University of Toronto

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    £31.30

  • Web of Life

    iUniverse Web of Life

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    £12.90

  • The St Martins Handbook with 2016 MLA update

    Macmillan Learning The St Martins Handbook with 2016 MLA update

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    £55.79

  • Appropriate

    WW Norton & Co Appropriate

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    Book SynopsisA timely, nuanced work that dissects the thorny debate around cultural appropriation and the literary imagination.Trade Review"Questions of cultural appropriation often crystallize most acutely in works of literature, from William Styron to Jeanine Cummins. Rekdal, a writing teacher, parses the issue to ask who is “allowed” to write what, and in what contexts." -- New & Noteworthy - The New York Times"Creative writing professor Paisley Rekdal tackles the definition of cultural appropriation and how it fits into our current political climate in her collection of essays, structured as a series of letters to an imagined student. Rekdal picks apart the hotly debated topic of who gets to tell what story as she examines the evolution of cultural appropriation as it pertains to literature. In her scrutinization of authorship, Rekdal points to bigger questions surrounding whiteness, identity and empathy." -- 14 New Books You Should Read in February - Time"[Rekdal] speaks without condescension to young, ethically conscious writers, and with an awareness that anti-racism is necessarily a constant, ever-shifting struggle; those who presume to have all the answers have got the question wrong." -- Bad Form Magazine

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    £12.34

  • Pathways Reading Writing and Critical Thinking

    Cengage Learning, Inc Pathways Reading Writing and Critical Thinking

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    Book SynopsisPathways, Second Edition, is a global, five-level academic English program. Carefully-guided lessons develop the language skills, critical thinking, and learning strategies required for academic success. Using authentic and relevant content from National Geographic, including video, charts, and other infographics, Pathways prepares students to work effectively and confidently in an academic environment.

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    £999.99

  • How to Be a Writer

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How to Be a Writer

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    Book SynopsisHow To Be A Writer is a collection of interviews with famous writers, performers and industry insiders that takes the reader through a writer's day, from getting up to giving in. And, along the way, asks: When do you get ideas? When should you write? How do you deal with your money? Who do you have lunch with? And how do you keep going?Featuring JON RONSON, EMMA DONOGHUE, DENNIS KELLY, CAITLIN MORAN, JASON HAZELEY, JOEL MORRIS, SUZANNE MOORE, CATHERINE ROSENTHAL, MARK ELLEN, JOHN PANTON, JO UNWIN, MARTYN WAITES, MARK BILLINGHAM, ISZI LAWRENCEDavid Quantick is an Emmy-winning television writer and the author of the best-selling writing manual How To Write Everything. He has written for television in the USA (Veep) and the UK (The Thick Of It, Brass Eye, Harry Hill's TV Burp), and is also a radio broadcaster (The Blagger's Guide, 52 First Impressions), author (The Mule, Sparks) and a journalist whoTrade ReviewDavid Quantick knows nothing about writing. I know nothing about writing. This should be good. -- Chris MorrisIf only Morrissey had read this book. -- John Niven, author of 'Kill Your Friends'

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    £14.99

  • 180 Days Writing for Sixth Grade

    Shell Educational Publishing 180 Days Writing for Sixth Grade

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    £17.25

  • The Right Word

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Right Word

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    Book SynopsisThis three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional or amateur writer's bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and cliched words; the dictionary of Literary Terms provides concise definitions of linguistic forms. The budding writer can use this guide to quickly enhance their style and improve their word power. The rules and advice provided are accompanied by usage examples throughout.Trade Review‘an engaging reference book to flip through if you’re interested in the finer points of language and usage . . . it leaves you filled with awe at the nuance and breadth of the English language’ -- Carrie O’Grady * Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Grammar - The parts of speech - Words working together - Punctuation - Type, format and layout - Spelling rules - Rules you can break - Glossary of grammatical terms Part 2: Vocabulary builder - Choosing the right word - Commonly confused words and word pairs - Commonly misused words - Word families - Just the opposite - Avoiding cliches Part 3 Literary terms

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    £11.69

  • How to Write in Arabic

    Edinburgh University Press How to Write in Arabic

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    Book SynopsisIntermediate and advanced learners will discover how to use the Arabic linguistic features that are key to achieving written fluency. Each unit contains carefully selected exercises where students practise their vocabulary and grammar in a range of registers and contexts: writing a CV, a short story, a love letter, an essay and many more.

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    £26.59

  • The 30-Day Writing Challenge: Begin or Enhance

    Sara Crawford Langiewicz The 30-Day Writing Challenge: Begin or Enhance

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    £6.64

  • From Chaos To Creativity: Building a Productivity

    Microcosm Publishing From Chaos To Creativity: Building a Productivity

    Book SynopsisHow to make time for the work that matters.

    £12.82

  • Science Research Writing For Non-native Speakers

    Imperial College Press Science Research Writing For Non-native Speakers

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    Book SynopsisThis book is designed to enable non-native English speakers to write science research for publication in English. It can also be used by English speakers and is a practical, user-friendly book intended as a fast, do-it-yourself guide for those whose English language proficiency is above intermediate. The approach is based on material developed from teaching graduate students at Imperial College London and has been extensively piloted. The book guides the reader through the process of writing science research and will also help with writing a Master's or Doctoral thesis in English.Science writing is much easier than it looks because the structure and language are conventional. The aim of this book is to help the reader discover a template or model for science research writing and then to provide the grammar and vocabulary tools needed to operate that model. There are five units: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion/Conclusion and Abstract. The reader develops a model for each section of the research article through sample texts and exercises; this is followed by a Grammar and Writing Skills section designed to respond to frequently-asked questions as well as a Vocabulary list including examples of how the words and phrases are to be used.Table of ContentsHow to Write an Introduction; Writing about Methodology; Writing about Results; How to Write the Discussion and Conclusion; How to Write an Abstract and Create a Title.

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    £45.60

  • Science Research Writing For Non-native Speakers

    Imperial College Press Science Research Writing For Non-native Speakers

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    Book SynopsisThis book is designed to enable non-native English speakers to write science research for publication in English. It can also be used by English speakers and is a practical, user-friendly book intended as a fast, do-it-yourself guide for those whose English language proficiency is above intermediate. The approach is based on material developed from teaching graduate students at Imperial College London and has been extensively piloted. The book guides the reader through the process of writing science research and will also help with writing a Master's or Doctoral thesis in English.Science writing is much easier than it looks because the structure and language are conventional. The aim of this book is to help the reader discover a template or model for science research writing and then to provide the grammar and vocabulary tools needed to operate that model. There are five units: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion/Conclusion and Abstract. The reader develops a model for each section of the research article through sample texts and exercises; this is followed by a Grammar and Writing Skills section designed to respond to frequently-asked questions as well as a Vocabulary list including examples of how the words and phrases are to be used.Table of ContentsHow to Write an Introduction; Writing about Methodology; Writing about Results; How to Write the Discussion and Conclusion; How to Write an Abstract and Create a Title.

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    £19.95

  • Free-Range Writing: 75 Forays For The Wild

    Five Lanes Press Free-Range Writing: 75 Forays For The Wild

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    £7.99

  • Contribute a Verse: A Guide to First Year

    University of North Georgia Contribute a Verse: A Guide to First Year

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    £24.62

  • Answering the Creative Call

    Green Snake Publishing Answering the Creative Call

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    £10.44

  • The Grammar You Missed in High School: 2nd

    Outskirts Press The Grammar You Missed in High School: 2nd

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    £14.96

  • Edizioni Edilingua srlu Scriviamo insieme!: Libro 2

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    £16.62

  • The Broadview Guide to Writing: A Handbook for

    Broadview Press Ltd The Broadview Guide to Writing: A Handbook for

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    Book Synopsis“Even the most useful reference guides are not always, well, shall we say, riveting. A refreshing exception is the new Broadview Guide to Writing, which is smart, helpful, and even fun to read.” —Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, authors of They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic WritingKey Features—A coil-bound reference text suitable for a range of introductory composition and writing courses—Divided into three sections:Writing Processes (including Research, Argumentation, and Style)Writing Mechanics (Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation)Writing Contexts (Writing in different academic disciplines, Forms and conventions, and citation) —Comprehensive treatment of citation style guides, with 2016 MLA style updates—Expanded treatment of research methods, argument structures, and writing in the workplace—A unique section on “How to Be Good With Words”—issues of gender, race, class, religion, sexual orientation, disability, etc.—Expanded coverage for those whose native language is not English—All-new chapter on reading images—Extensive companion website featuring interactive exercises Increasingly, writing handbooks are seen as over-produced and overpriced. One stands out: The Broadview Guide to Writing is published in an elegant but simple format, and sells for roughly half the price of its fancier-looking competitors. That does not change with the new edition; what does change and stay up-to-date is the content of the book. The sixth edition brings a substantial re-organization of the contents under three headings: Writing Processes, Writing Mechanics, and Writing Contexts. Coverage of APA, Chicago, and CSE styles of documentation has been substantially expanded, and the MLA section has now been fully revised to take into account all the 2016 changes. Also expanded is coverage of academic argument; of writing and critical thinking; of writing about literature, of paragraphing; of how to integrate quoted material into one’s own work; of balance and parallelism; and of issues of gender, race, religion etc. in writing. The chapter “Seeing and Meaning: Reading (and Writing About) Visual Images” is entirely new to the sixth edition.Trade Review“The chapter on ‘How to Be Good with Words’ braves every thorny patch of ethical usage imaginable with clear-eyed candor, a serious and generous sensibility, and refreshing wit…. [Overall,] The Broadview Guide to Writing is not only informative and impressive; it is smart—smartly written and smartly designed.” — Dennis Paoli, Co-coordinator, Writing Across the Curriculum, Hunter College, CUNY“This spiral-bound handbook is designed to provide all writers with basic and in-depth guidelines to all stages of the writing process…. The section on academic writing deserves particular mention here. Unlike many other writing handbooks, this volume provides in-depth discussion of the various types of academic writing and their unique characteristics. This section will be useful to the college writer… In particular, the guidance and analysis provided in the Academic Writing section will be of use to the undergraduate student who is expected to write papers in a wide variety of disciplines. Sections on writing about literature, writing about science, writing about texts and writing across the disciplines will clear up confusion on the expectations and norms of these varied types of academic writing…. This volume…can certainly serve as a useful one-stop resource for a wide variety of common questions.” — David Bell, Reference Reviews“After a careful comparison between the two, I have just switched from A Writer’s Reference to The Broadview Guide to Writing. The lower price is definitely a factor in my decision—but it is so much more than that. The EAL designation [in the Broadview] is so much more welcoming and realistic, [and the overall] tone of the Broadview handbook is so approachable, clear, and encouraging.” — Carol Brown, Diablo Valley CollegeComments on Previous Editions“The Broadview Guide remains the most readable writing guide available—at any price. It’s the only usage guide I’ve ever actually read for fun. Moreover, it’s sensible, and it’s complete. … The authors assume nothing, but they don’t condescend.” — Jacky Bolding, University of the Fraser Valley“There’s so much to like here: the sense of proportion, the sensible layout, the precision of the usage notes, the sound stylistic advice, and the examples. … The text is clearly informed by the best traditions of composition and rhetoric, but comes across in a disarming fashion with a common sense approach. … Long after the course is over, students will want to keep this book as a manual of style and usage.”— Thomas L. Martin, Department of English, Florida Atlantic University“While it is often difficult to distinguish one writing handbook from another … The Broadview Guide to Writing proves exceptional in a number of ways. … [It is] an accessible and relevant guide for twenty-first century college students, with a keen eye toward process, style, and documentation.” — Karen Head, Special Advisor to the Writing & Communication Program, The Georgia Institute of Technology“The Broadview Guide to Writing treats the rhetorical modes appropriately—not in any rigid or formulaic fashion as ends in themselves, but as means of fostering the development of ideas. It emphasizes stylistic fluency, something that writing pedagogy has too often neglected. … And the examples seem to me to be smart and engaging. All in all, this is a book that offers students the respect they deserve—and a book that deserves to be widely used.” — Beth Daniell, Director of Composition, Kennesaw State University“Comprehensive, affordable, and student-friendly.” — Candice Rai, English Department, University of Washington–Seattle“I use The Broadview Guide to Writing with my students and I plan to continue using it; it's very good —clear without being condescending. I especially appreciate its comprehensive discussion of writing styles in multiple academic disciplines. And one more thing—my students can actually afford to buy it.”— Jonathan Sadow, State University of New York at OneontaTable of ContentsHow to Use This Book and Its Companion WebsitePreface to the Sixth EditionWRITING PROCESSP1 Getting StartedP1.1 Attitude and VoiceP1.2 Academic StyleP1.3 AudienceP1.4 PurposeP1.5 FocusP1.6 DiscoveryP1.7 Writer’s BlockP1.8 ResearchP1.9 Finding SourcesP1.10 Evaluating SourcesP2 Making SenseP2.1 ArgumentP2.2 LogicP2.3 FallaciesP2.4 ThesisP2.5 OrganizationP2.6 Modes of WritingP2.7 Logical FluencyP2.8 Your Arguments, Others’ ArgumentsP2.9 Incorporating Sources through Summary, Paraphrase, and QuestionP2.10 PlagiarismP2.11 CitationP3 Improving StyleP3.1 Stylistic FluencyP3.2 DictionP3.3 SyntaxP3.4 RhythmP3.5 Figures of SpeechP3.6 VoiceP3.7 ToneP3.8 Revision and ProofreadingP3.9 Writing by ComputerSPECIAL TOPICHow to Be Good with WordsWRITING MECHANICSM1 GrammarM1.1 “Right” and “Wrong”M1.2 Parts of SpeechM1.3 Parts of SentencesM1.4 Verb FormsM1.5 Mood and VoiceM1.6 Sentence Combining: How to Build SentencesM2 UsageM2.1 Verb IssuesM2.2 Preposition IssuesM2.3 Noun and Pronoun IssuesM2.4 Word OrderM2.5 Word MeaningsM2.6 Part-of-Speech ConversionsM2.7 SlangM2.8 Word ConventionsM2.9 Joining WordsM2.10 WordinessM2.11 National VariantsM3 Punctuation and Other ConventionsM3.1 Punctuation MarksM3.2 QuotationsM3.3 CapitalizationM3.4 AbbreviationsM3.5 SpellingM4 EAL: For Those Whose Native Language Is Not EnglishSPECIAL TOPICSeeing and MeaningWRITING CONTEXTSC1 Writing Across the DisciplinesC1.1 Different Subjects, Different StylesC1.2 English StudiesC1.3 HumanitiesC1.4 Natural and Applied SciencesC1.5 Social SciencesC1.6 Business and CommerceC2 Forms and ConventionsC2.1 The Meanings of TextsC2.2 Meaning and Form in LiteratureC2.3 The Text in the Present TenseC2.4 Authors and SpeakersC2.5 The Scientific Research PaperC2.6 Scientific ToneC2.7 First Person and Active VoiceC2.8 Writing in the WorkplaceC2.9 Examinations and In-class EssaysC3 Style GuidesC3.1 MLA StyleC3.2 APA StyleC3.3 Chicago StyleC3.4 CSE StyleAppendix 1: Correction KeyAppendix 2: Essay Checklist

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    £43.16

  • Word Witch

    Grand Central Publishing Word Witch

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    £17.00

  • Writing Japanese Hiragana: An Introductory

    Tuttle Publishing Writing Japanese Hiragana: An Introductory

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisPut simply, practice is the most effective method of mastering written Japanese. The large, open format of Writing Japanese Hiragana invites the student to pick up a pencil and get started!Two phonetic syllabaries, hiragana and katakana, and a set of kanji characters based on Chinese ideographs are what comprises written Japanese. This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. An understanding of hiragana is essential for the serious student wishing to learn Japanese effectively. Each character is introduced with brushed, handwritten, and typed samples which enhance character recognition. Extensive writing space allows for maximum practice to facilitate memorization and ensure proper character formation. Entertaining illustrations and amusing examples of onomatopoeic usage of hiragana in Japanese writings further reinforce memorization in a fun way. Writing Japanese Hiragana is an easy-to-use and practical workbook tailored to the specific needs of young students of the Japanese language. Beginning students of all ages will delight in its fresh presentation.Trade Review"Writing Japanese Hiragana: An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook is a good book for those who wish to learn Japanese. When studying Japanese, you should start by learning to read and write hiragana. Not only will it help you to be able to read signs, menus, etc in Japan… but knowing and using hiragana (as well as katakana and kanji) helps you to pronounce Japanese properly." --Tokyo Five blog"This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. An understanding of hiragana is essential for the serious student wishing to learn Japanese effectively." --Just One Cookbook blog

    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • A Writers Workbook A Writing Text with Readings Cambridge Academic Writing Collection

    Cambridge University Press A Writers Workbook A Writing Text with Readings Cambridge Academic Writing Collection

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive academic writing skills book that includes authentic readings and a study of grammar. A Writer's Workbook takes advanced-level writing students systematically from reading to writing. Along the way, students read high-interest texts; study the structure of academic essays; grapple with troublesome areas of grammar and writing mechanics; read and analyze student model essays; and write, revise, and edit.Table of ContentsUNIT ONE LANGUAGE Chapter 1 Destination: College, U.S.A. Chapter 2 How to Be a Successful Language Learner Chapter 3 The Education of Berenice Belizaire UNIT TWO CULTURE Chapter 4 Cultural Identity vs. Ethnic Fashions Chapter 5 A Global Analysis of Culture Chapter 6 The All-American Slurp UNIT THREE WORK Chapter 7 Age and Youth Chapter 8 Job Satisfaction Chapter 9 Village Is More Global, Language Is More Vital UNIT FOUR ROOTS Chapter 10 Back, but Not Home Chapter 11 Legacies Chapter 12 The Man to Send Rain Clouds

    15 in stock

    £27.93

  • Korean Language Writing Practice Book

    Tuttle Publishing Korean Language Writing Practice Book

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis beautiful notebook makes studying a pleasure!

    5 in stock

    £10.80

  • Steering the Craft

    Harper Perennial Steering the Craft

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, "a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft. Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities, this handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing. Le Guin lays out ten chapters that address the most fundamental components of narrative, from the sound of language to sentence construction to point of view. Each chapter combines illustrative examples from the global canon with Le Guin's own witty commentary and an exercise that the writer can do solo or in a group. She also offers a comprehensive guide to working in writing groups, both actual and online. Masterly and concise, Steering the Craft deserves a place on every writer's shelf.

    Out of stock

    £14.44

  • Several Short Sentences About Writing

    Random House USA Inc Several Short Sentences About Writing

    Book SynopsisAn indispensable and distinctive book that will help anyone who wants to write, write better, or have a clearer understanding of what it means for them to be writing, from widely admired writer and teacher Verlyn Klinkenborg. Klinkenborg believes that most of our received wisdom about how writing works is not only wrong but an obstacle to our ability to write. In Several Short Sentences About Writing, he sets out to help us unlearn that “wisdom”—about genius, about creativity, about writer’s block, topic sentences, and outline—and understand that writing is just as much about thinking, noticing, and learning what it means to be involved in the act of writing. There is no gospel, no orthodoxy, no dogma in this book. Instead it is a gathering of starting points in a journey toward lively, lucid, satisfying self-expression.

    £15.30

  • The Sense of Style

    Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd The Sense of Style

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis ?Charming and erudite, from the author of Rationality and Enlightenment Now, The wit and insight and clarity he brings . . . is what makes this book such a gem.? ?Time.comWhy is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing?and why should we care? From the author of The Better Angels of Our Nature and Enlightenment Now.In this entertaining and eminently practical book, the cognitive scientist, dictionary consultant, and New York Times?bestselling author Steven Pinker rethinks the usage guide for the twenty-first century. Using examples of great and gruesome modern prose while avoiding the scolding tone and Spartan tastes of the classic manuals, he shows how the art of writing can be a form of pleasurable mastery and a fascinating intellectual topic in its own right. The Sense of Style is for writers of all kinds, and for readers who are interested in letters and literature and are curious about the ways in which the sciences of mind can illuminate how language works at its best.

    Out of stock

    £14.25

  • SCRABBLE™ Puzzles Book 1

    HarperCollins Publishers SCRABBLE™ Puzzles Book 1

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThe ideal gift for all word puzzle enthusiasts!250 fun puzzles for word game lovers. Based on techniques required for Scrabble, these challenges have been designed to put your word power to the ultimate test. All words used are from the official Scrabble word list, so you learn as you play.Suitable for the whole family.In this collection of word puzzles you will find a great variety of word games:Word Slider move tiles in the grid to create multiple wordsScrabble Word a variation of Wordle, solve the anagram from the clues givenSeven Letters solve the given clues to find the hidden 7-letter wordScrabble Score try and make the maximum score from a given rack of tilesWordsearch ideal for word trainingAnagram Challenges unscramble the letters from the racksGive me a clue fill in the blank tiles to match the definitionWord Wheel find as many words as you can with a given lengthScrabble Soup find the highest-scoring word you can in the grid of lettersWord Ladder get from the top o

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Deutsch uben: Wortschatz & Grammatik B1

    Max Hueber Verlag Deutsch uben: Wortschatz & Grammatik B1

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £14.50

  • Complete Guide to Functional Writing in English

    Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Complete Guide to Functional Writing in English

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn invaluable aid to master the art of writing for specific purposes.

    3 in stock

    £6.22

  • Brevity

    Columbia University Press Brevity

    Book SynopsisDavid Galef provides a guide to writing flash fiction, from tips on technique to samples by canonical and contemporary authors to provocative prompts that inspire powerful stories in a little space. Brevity is an indispensable resource for anyone working in this increasingly popular form.Trade ReviewIf I had to choose just one book for my class in writing flash fiction, it would be this one. Practical, direct, wonderful examples, fun to read-if this book doesn't energize your writing, nothing will. -- Robert Shapard, coeditor of Sudden Fiction: American Short-Short Stories Brevity represents a useful addition to the range of current creative writing texts, combining an anthology of flash fiction with an analysis of the subcategories within the form and writing exercises that will inspire students. Galef's witty, welcoming tone will appeal to beginning and intermediate writers. Often, I felt so inspired by the prompts that I wanted to sit down at my computer and try the exercises myself. -- Eileen Pollack, author of A Perfect Life: A Novel Brevity is a thorough introduction to the form, offering a variety of strategies for composition, as well as a wide-ranging, international anthology linked to each chapter's focus. A relentlessly generative, eclectic, instructive, entertaining, and motivational text. -- Michael Martone, author of The Flatness and Other Landscapes Galef is an excellent writer, and the book throughout is a delight-he makes the reader want to immediately start writing... He provides deft insights and suggestions on editing... and he suggests techniques that work well when applied to a small text. Best of all, each chapter provides examples of great flash fiction-from authors as different as Saki and Steve Martin-as well as ideas for readers to explore. Publishers WeeklyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments A Short Introduction Vignettes. Readings: Colette: "The Other Wife"; Isaac Babel: "An Incident on the Nevsky Prospekt" Character Sketches. Readings: L. E. Leone: "The Argument for a Shotgun"; Josefina Estrada: "The Extravagant Behavior of the Naked Woman" Letters. Readings: Yasunari Kawabata: "Canaries"; Phil Karasik: "Mickey the Dog Phones Home" Diary Entries. Readings: Will Stanton: "Barney"; Mark Budman: "The Diary of a Salaryman" Lists. Readings: Sei Shonagon: "Annoying Things"; Steve Martin: "Disgruntled Former Lexicographer" Fables. Readings: Anonymous: Untitled; Raphael Dagold: "The Two Rats and the BB Gun" Anecdotes. Reading: The peasant and the genie Prose Poems. Readings: Yusef Komunyakaa: "Nude Interrogation"; Len Kuntz: "Story Problems" Soliloquies, Rants, Riffs, and Themes. Readings: Christine Byl: "Hey, Jess McCafferty"; John Edgar Wideman: "Witness" Perfect Miniatures. Readings: John Collier: "The Chaser"; Jeffrey Whitmore: "Bedtime Story" Intermission: Cutting Down. Bruce Taylor: "Exercise" Surrealism. Readings: Richard Brautigan: "A Need for Gardens"; Donald Barthelme: "The Baby" What If? Readings: Wayland Hilton-Young: "The Choice"; Dicky Murphy: "The Magician's Umbrella" Genre. Readings: Roxane Gay: "The Mistress of Baby Breath"; Tara Orchard: "My Love" Setting. Readings: Bharati Mukherjee: "Courtly Vision"; Alice Walker: "The Flowers" Twists. Readings: Luisa Valenzuela: "Vision Out of the Corner of One Eye"; Saki: "The Open Window" Two Viewpoints. Readings: Robert Schipits: "Dialogue Between Two Teenagers, One Interested in Cars and One Not"; Ryan Ridge: "Shaky Hands & All" Mass Compression. Readings: Bruce Holland Rogers: "Dinosaur"; Susan O'Neill: "Memento Mori" Metafiction. Readings: Ptim Callan: "Story"; Jorge Luis Borges: "Borges and I" Vanishing Point. Readings: Merilee Faber: "We came around the corner"; Dean Clayton Edwards: "It was pretending"; Davian Aw: "She raised the glass"; Augusto Monterroso: "The Dinosaur" The Future Conclusion Bibliography Permissions Index

    £18.00

  • The Bedford Guide for Writing Tutors

    Macmillan Learning The Bedford Guide for Writing Tutors

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    5 in stock

    £22.99

  • Art of Perspective The  Who Tells the Story

    Graywolf Press Art of Perspective The Who Tells the Story

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £10.99

  • One Day in the Life of the English Language

    Princeton University Press One Day in the Life of the English Language

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisGenerations of student writers have been subjected to usage handbooks that proclaim, "This is the correct form. Learn it"--books that lay out a grammar, but don't inspire students to use it. By contrast, this antihandbook handbook, presenting some three hundred sentences drawn from the printed works of a single, typical day in the life of the languTrade ReviewOne of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2016 "This little volume has several things going for it: it's compact, bound in the style of an industrial manual, so it can take a lot of punishment."--Mary Norris, Times Literary Supplement "Cioffi effectively employs a fast-paced narrative style that readers will find entertaining and insightful."--Teaching Matters Monthly "The work is accessible, fun to read, and packed with helpful information on almost every page. It will appeal to a wide audience--not only those who love grammar but also those who do not."--Library Journal "For readers at any level who are seeking to improve their written English, One Day in the Life of the English Language helps to make grammar relatable and rewarding... A creative alternative for students of all ages."--Sarah Powell, Reference Reviews "Cioffi has created a different kind of grammar handbook, one that not only lays out the 'rules' of Standard English but also makes readers more sensitive to language and so better able to communicate ideas... He used the material in this book in a freshman composition course, to good effect, and readers will find that this clever book sharpens their awareness."--ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface xi Navigation Tips xix Introduction The Starting Idea: You and Your Audience 1 Preview of the Following Pages 7 December 29, 2008, as History 10 Two Disclaimers 20 On Using Sentences from the Real World 23 Formal Usage-Its Rules and Value 31 "If you don't have grammar, you don't have sense" 40 1Actants, Actions, Ongoing States: Nouns, Verbs, and the Sentences They Form Why Learn the Parts of Speech? 45 Fundamentals 49 Fine Tuning 56 Deep Focus 71 2Words That Modify and Orient: Adjectives, Adverbs, Conjunctions, Prepositions, Articles, Interjections The Power of Small Words Well Deployed 88 Adjectives 89 Adverbs 99 Conjunctions 114 Prepositions 123 Articles 128 Interjections 133 3Who Is He/She? Pronouns A Whole Chapter on Pronouns? 134 Fundamentals 135 Fine Tuning 150 Deep Focus 160 4Punctuation, Part I-The Comma: Promiscuous Uses Introduction: Punctuation Substitutes for Oral Emphases, Facial Expressions, and Body Language 167 Fundamentals 169 Fine Tuning 193 Deep Focus 200 5Punctuation, Part II-The Colon, Semicolon, and More Mysteries of Punctuation The Colon and Semicolon 207 The Apostrophe 217 The Dash 228 The Quotation Mark 232 End Punctuation and Combining Sentences 241 6Diction: Sentences as Clockwork On the Interconnectedness of Words 254 Fundamentals 258 A Microconclusion 286 Appendix I: Fifteen Myths of Digital-Age English 293 Appendix II: Using This Book to Teach College Writing: A Microguide 301 Fifty Key Terms: A Microglossary 317 Works Cited General Sources 329 December 29, 2008, Examples 335 Index 351

    1 in stock

    £22.50

  • Writing to Persuade: How to Bring People Over to

    WW Norton & Co Writing to Persuade: How to Bring People Over to

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrish Hall’s essential new work on writing well is a sparkling instructional guide to persuading (almost) anyone, on (nearly) anything. Hall has spent years immersed in argument, passion and trend-setting ideas—but also in tangled sentences, migraine-inducing jargon and dull-as-dishwater writing. Drawing on her experience editing everyone from Nobel Prize winners and global strong-men (Putin) to first-time pundits (Angelina Jolie), Hall presents the ultimate guide to writing persuasively for students, job applicants and authors. Setting out the core principles for connecting with readers, Writing to Persuade combines boisterous anecdotes with practical advice, offering an accessible guide to the art of effectively communicating above the digital noise of the twenty-first century.

    1 in stock

    £19.94

  • Writing Great Books for Young Adults

    Sourcebooks Writing Great Books for Young Adults

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis

    Out of stock

    £12.99

  • Wasting Time on the Internet

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wasting Time on the Internet

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisUsing clear, readable prose, conceptual artist and poet Kenneth Goldsmith’s manifesto shows how our time on the internet is not really wasted but is quite productive and creative as he puts the experience in its proper theoretical and philosophical context.Kenneth Goldsmith wants you to rethink the internet.Trade ReviewFor decades, Kenneth Goldsmith has forced us to question what constitutes and what does not constitute art. In Wasting Time on the Internet, he demonstrates persuasively and precisely the myriad ways in which the web undergirds contemporary art and ambitious contemporary art engages seriously with the implications of the web. -- David Shields, author of Reality Hunger: A Manifesto "The Internet made the world an intelligence and vastly increased my own. I got my theory from Hawthorne's House of the Seven Gables, Wells' World Brain and McLuhan, but now I have the Internet instruction book: Wasting Time on the Internet. It's also a pretty good history of the future." -- Glenn O'Brien, author of The Style Guy and How To Be a Man "Deeply versed in avant garde and surreal modes of seeing and playing in the so-called "real world," Goldsmith proves a brilliant guide to the worlds we describe as digital or virtual. It's pure pleasure to browse and surf and swipe and poke at contemporary tech culture in his company." -- Rob Walker, co-editor Significant Objects "Entertaining, vividly written investigation of the ways people interact with the web... Goldsmith maintains a sharp focus as he weaves together wildly diverse ideas, explaining new information clearly for a general audience." -- Publishers Weekly "A persuasive argument about how what conventional wisdom dismisses as "wasting time" is actually time well spent" -- Kirkus Reviews

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Finish This Book

    Penguin Putnam Inc Finish This Book

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the internationally bestselling creator of Wreck This Journal, a collaborative creative journey where you become the author...One dark and stormy night, author Keri Smith found some strange scattered pages abandoned in a park. She collected and assembled them, trying to solve the mystery of this unexpected discovery, and now she's passing the task on to you, her readers.Your mission is to become the new author of this work. You will continue the research and provide the content. In order to complete the task, you will have to undergo some secret intelligence training, which is included in this volume. Since no one knows what lies ahead, please proceed with caution, but know...this book does not exist without you.

    Out of stock

    £14.45

  • Phrases That Sell

    Contemporary Books Inc Phrases That Sell

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis"An excellent 'ready reference' both for copywriters and for those entering the field." -- Robert Goldsborough, Special Projects Director Advertising Age "Holy smoke! This is amazing! A thesaurus for advertising copywriters. Where has it been all my life?" -- Denny Hatch, Editor Target Marketing Six seconds. That's all you have to grab your prospect's attention and make a sale. Use the right phrase or slogan, however, and you've made your sale. Use the wrong one, and you've lost your opportunity . . . maybe forever. Choosing the right phrase or slogan is vital to your success. And so is Phrases That Sell. It's the ultimate resource for anyone needing hands-on, instant access to the key phrases, slogans, and attention grabbers that will gain more attention and sell more product. Organized by category . . . indexed and cross-referenced for ease of use . . . loaded with expert advice on how to write copy that sells, Phrases That Sell covers everything, inclu

    5 in stock

    £13.29

  • How to Write Like Tolstoy

    Random House USA Inc How to Write Like Tolstoy

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisA thought-provoking journey inside the minds of the world’s most accomplished storytellers, from Shakespeare to Stephen KingNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE SPECTATOR • “Richard Cohen’s book acted as a tonic to me. It didn’t make me more Russian, but it fired up my imagination. I have never annotated a book so fiercely.”—Hilary Mantel“There are three rules for writing a novel,” Somerset Maugham is said to have said. “Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” How then to bring characters to life, find a voice, kill your darlings, or run that most challenging of literary gauntlets, writing a sex scene? What made Nabokov choose the name Lolita? Why did Fitzgerald use firstperson narration in The Great Gatsby ? How did Kerouac, who raged against revision, finally come to revise On the Road ?Veteran editor and author Richard Cohen takes u

    Out of stock

    £17.00

  • On Writing

    Scribner Book Company On Writing

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £17.68

  • Academic Writing Skills for International

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Academic Writing Skills for International

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis engaging guide will equip students who are non-native speakers of English with the tools and confidence to respond effectively and appropriately to written assignments at university. It supports students in the development of essential writing skills, such as structuring paragraphs and building an argument, and provides practical guidance on adhering to the conventions of academic writing. It guides students systematically through a series of text analyses which bring out key linguistic and rhetorical features, making complex textual issues manageable and understandable for learners of all abilities. This is an ideal self-study aid for non-native English speakers, both on pre-sessional language courses and on degree programmes, who need to get to grips with the conventions of academic writing.Trade ReviewThis book offers many examples of authentic student assignments, as well as excellent activities which develop writing skills. I recommend it to students studying on their own or taking academic writing classes. Writing teachers will find this book very helpful! * Linh Phung, Chatham University, USA *Siew Hean Read provides a systematic, logical and clear guide to academic writing, with opportunities to practise the different skills. One of the most helpful features is that the practice examples are taken from different disciplines, which makes them meaningful to a range of students. I would strongly recommend the book to both students and teachers. * Rosalind Gallacher, University of Strathclyde, UK *Read’s guide to academic writing for international students is practical and thorough and firmly based in authentic academic writing. It would be an excellent addition to any EAP library and an asset to international students as they embark on their academic writing journey. * TESOLANZ *Table of ContentsIntroduction PART I: ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING Appropriate Writing Style Correct Conventions for Using Sources Clear Structure and Layout Coherent Flow of Ideas Accurate Use of Language PART II: TYPES OF UNIVERSITY WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT Essays ase Studies Reports Literature Reviews Research Proposals PART III: DEVELOPING YOUR WRITING Aspects of Development Methods of Organisation Introductions and Conclusions Paragraph Structure and Construction Techniques for Developing Your Writing PART IV: PRESENTING A POINT OF VIEW: ARGUMENTATION The Elements of Argumentation The Issue and Thesis Statement Structuring the Argument Building the Argument Argumentative Essays for Study PART V: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Appendix A: Answers to Practice Activities Appendix B: Language Charts Appendix C: A Glossary of Grammatical Terms Index.

    2 in stock

    £27.68

  • Unfuck Your Writing: Write Better, Reach Readers

    £12.34

  • Deutsch uben - Taschentrainer: Taschentrainer -

    Max Hueber Verlag Deutsch uben - Taschentrainer: Taschentrainer -

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    7 in stock

    £11.75

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