How Writing Works

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From the invention of the alphabet to the explosion of the internet, Dominic Wyse takes us on a unique journey into the process of writing. Startin...

Writing That Works will help you say what you want to say, with less difficulty and more confidence. Now in its third edition, this completely upda...

Information overload. Everyone has too much to read. So, what's going to make people read what you write? Simple, clear, commanding writing - that'...

This volume collects H.P. Lovecraft's three major works on fantasy fiction: "Supernatural Horror in Literature" -- his survey of the weird and supe...

Reducere. An essential toolkit for understanding architecture as both art form and the setting for our everyday livesWe spend most of our days and nights in ...

Reducere. If you are looking for a way to make cursive letters and cursive writing fun, then look no further We show you and your child how to turn cursive l...

Reducere. Are you thinking about writing fiction? Writing a novel? Trying to improve a manuscript? Then you need to know all about fiction-writing modes. Ele...

Reducere. Imagine having a Newbery Medal-winning author in your classroom as an advisor and a friend, providing personal and practical advice on how to teach...

Reducere. Mighty Mechanics is a must read book showcasing a gallery of vehicles that appeal to fact hungry children. Follow the mighty mechanics as they look...

Reducere. Since America's founding, the diversity of American writers has shaped its literature. Authors and poets of the past have created a colorful collec...

How did writing histories of the world change after the discovery of America? Focusing on a set of case studies, this book explores creative works ...

"Read this book and discover sex again, but from a scientific perspective, and see why it evolved. It's almost as much fun, and needs less energy."...

DescriptionHow do Caribbean writers see the British countryside? Do they feel included, ignored, marginalised? In Topographies of Caribbean Writing...

Reducere. GET THE FUNDING YOU NEEDGrant writing is an intricate process, and any bits of misinformation or formatting errors can be the deciding factors when...

DescriptionIn writing class, our teachers made sure we understood how to write a five-paragraph theme: introduction, thesis sentence, points one, t...

Reducere. If you've ever struggled to craft a powerful message that really hits the spot, you'll know it's harder than it looks. Wouldn't it be helpful to ha...

Reducere. One of Neville's Most Transformative Works With a Major Biography and Timeline Written in 1944, Feeling Is the Secret resounds with the full power ...

Reducere. One of Neville's Most Transformative Works With a Major Biography and Timeline Written in 1944, Feeling Is the Secret resounds with the full power ...

Reducere. DescriptionMeet deadlines with less sweat and submit better work. Writing about your research can be a wonderful experience, but there will be time...

Reducere. When it comes to writing books, are you a "plotter" or a "pantser"? Is one method really better than the other? In this instructional book, author ...

Reducere. Lessons from America's Greatest Writing Teacher Don Murray's mission was to demystify writing by revealing as much as possible about the habits, pr...

Critical Reasoning and Philosophy is an innovative and clearly written handbook that teaches students how to read critically, think critically whil...

Economics is not a field that is known for good writing. Charts, yes. Sparkling prose, no. Except, that is, when it comes to Deirdre Nansen McClosk...

Reducere. DescriptionAt last. A short, practical guide that gives high school counselors everything they need to help their students write the types of essay...

Reducere. Seminal essays on loneliness, living in New York, friendship, feminism, and writing from nonfiction master Vivian GornickVivian Gornick's Approachi...

Reducere. DescriptionStacey Shubitz and Lynne Dorfman warmly welcome you to experience writing workshop for the first time or in a new light with Welcome toW...

Reducere. The beloved teacher and author of the million-and-a-half copy bestseller Writing Down the Bones reveals a new method of writing in "a priceless dis...

Reducere. An indispensable resource for thousands of history students over five editions, Writing History: A Guide for Students provides a wealth of tips and...

In contrast to most how-to-writing books, How to be Your Own Best Editor focuses on one of the most imposing challenges you need to confront as a w...

Learn how to write young adult fiction with imagination and verve. This is an authoritative and engaging introduction to writing young adult fictio...

This title explores the ways in which James Joyce read the medieval poet Dante Alighieri and appropriated his works in his own writing. Placing Joy...

Reducere. Characters refusing to talk? Plot plodding along? Where do good ideas come from anyway? In this wonderfully practical volume, two-time Edgar Award-...

Reducere. TELL YOUR STORY Starting is easy. But finishing it? There is no one way to "the end" other than writing. Arwen Lynch will show you how you can use ...

Reducere. What do all great stories have in common? What techniques do great writers use? How do you take your writing to the next level?There are no storyte...

Reducere. What do all great stories have in common? What techniques do great writers use? How do you take your writing to the next level?There are no storyte...

Reducere. High White Notes is a critical examination of the writing of Hunter S. Thompson. It is arranged biographically in order to connect life events with...

Ethnography centers on the culture of everyday life. So it is ironic that most scholars who do research on the intimate experiences of ordinary peo...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Bruce Marshall"Suddenly...he knew the answer to it all: how the lame and the sick should be healed and how the poor should ...

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Reducere. In this gathering of his writing on children, Reich demonstrates the impact of the environment of the infant, showing how it can warp the child's d...

A good story can easily be ruined by bad dialogue. Now in its 4th edition, Rib Davis's bestselling Writing Dialogue for Scripts provides expert ins...

Reducere. Writer for Hire Veronica Blackstone's latest client is found dead and police suspect a burglary gone wrong, but Veronica isn't convinced in this in...

DescriptionDespite Damon Runyon's iconic status as a fiction writer and reporter, one particular chapter of his extraordinary career has been compl...

In Copy This Book , Paul J. Heald draws on a vast knowledge of copyright scholarship and a deep sense of irony to explain what's gone wrong with co...

Reducere. Grammar and vocabulary series for all ages, taking students from elementary to advanced with practice books and CD-ROMs, print and online tests, an...

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Reducere. Collected here in two volumes are the complete works of Plato, in the classic translation by Benjamin Jowett. One of the most influential thinkers ...

Reducere. Collected here in two volumes are the complete works of Plato, in the classic translation by Benjamin Jowett. One of the most influential thinkers ...

Reducere. DescriptionNikolai Gogol, an early 19th century Ukrainian-born Russian novelist, humorist, and dramatist, considered the father of modern Russian r...

Reducere. DescriptionFreddy Jacquin is the Founder of the UK Hypnotherapy Training College. This book 'Hypnotherapy' describes his methods, techniques that h...

Have you ever found yourself re-reading the same sentence four or five times and thought "I should get more sleep"? Are you clueless as to why one ...

DescriptionTechnical writing is about communicating key information to the people who need it. It might be a manual for an application, a guide to ...

"This is a marvelous book Well-written--even enjoyable to read--about local banking Packed with important information, not only for the expert, but...

Reducere. This comprehensive study, cosponsored by the Christian College Coalition, addresses questions faced by students in introductory literature courses....

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Chris Fox5, 000 words an hour. Total BS, right? Check the reviews and you'll see that some people exceed that. Those that d...

By using test-driven development (TDD), you'll write code that's easy to understand, retains its elegance, and works for months, even years, to com...

Reducere. DescriptionReact Explained is a fun and enjoyable introduction to React, which is the Javascript framework of choice for WordPress, Drupal, Magento...

DescriptionYou've written a book, triumphantly typed "The End, " but now, it seems, no one wants to publish it. What do you do next? Don't give up:...

I learned from my afterlife experience what it feels like on the other side (Heaven). I came back with an understanding of what God is. This experi...

Cormac McCarthy told an interviewer for the New York Times Magazine that ``books are made out of books, `` but he has been famously unwilling to di...

Reducere. This anthology of drama, essays, fiction, and poetry presents a thoughtful, classroom-tested selection of the best literature for learning about th...

Reducere. The works of James Joyce are part of the literary canon worldwide--and the need to have his works broken out into palatable pieces, even for the mo...

This collection offers a rich harvest taken from one season in the poet's creative life. Like movements in a musical composition, these poems share...

A rich and exquisite anthology that illuminates Japanese travel over a thousand years A Penguin Classic Discover a realm of travel writing undreame...

Teaching English to Second Language Learners in Academic Contexts: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking provides the fundamental knowledge tha...

Reducere. Brian Daldorph first entered the Douglas County Jail classroom in Lawrence, Kansas, to teach a writing class on Christmas Eve 2001. His last class ...

Reducere. MEOW! Why do cats have claws? How do cats land on their feet? When did cats become our kitty best friends? Uncover all sorts of fascinating facts a...

Reducere. The years between 1850 and 1930 witnessed the first large-scale migration of peoples from East Asia and South Asia to North America and the emergen...