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How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor

A Smart, Irreverent Guide to Biography, History, Journalism, Blogs, and Everything in Between

de Thomas C. Foster ...

The New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor uses the same skills to teach how to access accurate information in a rapidly changing 24/7 news cycle and become better readers, thinkers, and consumers of media.We live in an information age, but it is increasingly difficult to know which information to trust. Fake news is rampant in mass media, stoked by foreign ... Leer más

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The New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor uses the same skills to teach how to access accurate information in a rapidly changing 24/7 news cycle and become better readers, thinkers, and consumers of media.We live in an information age, but it is increasingly difficult to know which information to trust. Fake news is rampant in mass media, stoked by foreign
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How To Write An Autobiographical Novel

Essays

de Alexander Chee ...

Named a Best Book of 2018 by New York Magazine, the Washington Post, Publisher’s Weekly, NPR, and Time, among many others, this essay collection from the author of The Queen of the Night explores how we form identities in life and in art.**As a novelist, Alexander Chee has been described as “masterful” by Roxane Gay, “incendiary” by the New York Times, and "brilliant" by the Washington Post. With ... Leer más

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Named a Best Book of 2018 by New York Magazine, the Washington Post, Publisher’s Weekly, NPR, and Time, among many others, this essay collection from the author of The Queen of the Night explores how we form identities in life and in art.**As a novelist, Alexander Chee has been described as “masterful” by Roxane Gay, “incendiary” by the New York Times, and "brilliant" by the Washington Post. With
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Lao Basics

An Introduction to the Lao Language (Downloadable Audio Included)

de Sam Brier, Phouphanomlack (Tee) Sangkhampone ...

This is a concise, do-it- yourself guide to the Lao languageLao Basics teaches conversational Lao from the very beginning with an emphasis on reading and writing an is the easiest way to learn Lao. Students of Thai will find Lao quite simple, as much of these two languages are the same or very similar. These languages derive from Sanskrit and share many of the same consonants, vowels, vocabulary ... Leer más

$12.39 USD

This is a concise, do-it- yourself guide to the Lao languageLao Basics teaches conversational Lao from the very beginning with an emphasis on reading and writing an is the easiest way to learn Lao. Students of Thai will find Lao quite simple, as much of these two languages are the same or very similar. These languages derive from Sanskrit and share many of the same consonants, vowels, vocabulary
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Le Secret du Vieux Manoir

A Gripping French Horror Story: A Graded Reader for Intermediate Learners (B1-B2 Level)

de VICTOR IRONSCRUSHER ...

A Haunting Secret. A House That Never Forgets. An Unforgettable Way to Master French.An isolated manor in the heart of Normandy. A young writer seeking inspiration. But some houses don't want their stories told, and some secrets are buried for a reason...Léo, a novelist struggling with writer's block, believes he's found the perfect escape: the "Manoir des Murmures" (The Manor of Whispers). He ... Leer más

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A Haunting Secret. A House That Never Forgets. An Unforgettable Way to Master French.An isolated manor in the heart of Normandy. A young writer seeking inspiration. But some houses don't want their stories told, and some secrets are buried for a reason...Léo, a novelist struggling with writer's block, believes he's found the perfect escape: the "Manoir des Murmures" (The Manor of Whispers). He
... Leer más
Grammar Girl's 101 Words to Sound Smart

de Mignon Fogarty ...

Series series Quick & Dirty Tips
Millions of people around the world communicate better thanks to Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, whose top-rated weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 40 million times. Now she's turning her attention to improving our vocabulary—one smart word at a time—with Grammar Girl's 101 Words to Sound Smart.Are you often stumped for the perfect way to say or write something? Do you find ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Millions of people around the world communicate better thanks to Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, whose top-rated weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 40 million times. Now she's turning her attention to improving our vocabulary—one smart word at a time—with Grammar Girl's 101 Words to Sound Smart.Are you often stumped for the perfect way to say or write something? Do you find
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Speed Reading In A Week

How To Speed Read In Seven Simple Steps

de Tina Konstant ...

Speed Reading In A Week is a simple and straightforward speed reading course, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From increasing your reading rate and effective memory techniques, to overcoming distractions so that you can read in any environment and developing a reading programme to make it second nature, you'll eventually wonder how you ever read any other way ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Speed Reading In A Week is a simple and straightforward speed reading course, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From increasing your reading rate and effective memory techniques, to overcoming distractions so that you can read in any environment and developing a reading programme to make it second nature, you'll eventually wonder how you ever read any other way
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NASB, Clear Focus Bible, 1995 Text

Read more of the Bible with better focus using the Bionic Reading Method

de Zondervan ...

Series series Clear Focus
Finally, a resource to keep your mind from wandering while reading the Bible!Have you ever realized you’ve read a passage multiple times in a row and still can’t recall what it says? The NASB Clear Focus Bible uses Bionic Reading®, which enables you to read more and with greater comprehension. Developed by Swiss scientists, Bionic Reading® bolds the portion of each word most critical for ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

Finally, a resource to keep your mind from wandering while reading the Bible!Have you ever realized you’ve read a passage multiple times in a row and still can’t recall what it says? The NASB Clear Focus Bible uses Bionic Reading®, which enables you to read more and with greater comprehension. Developed by Swiss scientists, Bionic Reading® bolds the portion of each word most critical for
... Leer más
Cyfres Amdani: Llwybrau Cul

de Mared Lewis ...

A book for Welsh learners, Advanced Level (Uwch). There has been a three-car crash on the back-roads of rural Wales one dark night. But what joins the driver's of these vehicles, and how did they end up here? ... Leer más

$9.59 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A book for Welsh learners, Advanced Level (Uwch). There has been a three-car crash on the back-roads of rural Wales one dark night. But what joins the driver's of these vehicles, and how did they end up here?
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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Italian the fun way!

de Olly Richards ...

Series series Readers
'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both
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Paris est une fête d'Ernest Hemingway (Fiche de lecture)

Analyse complète et résumé détaillé de l'oeuvre

de Lucile Lhoste, lePetitLitteraire ...

Series series Fiche de lecture
Décryptez Paris est une fête d'Ernest Hemingway, le symbole de la vie parisienne, réimprimé à plus de 20.000 exemplaires après les attentats de 2015.Que faut-il retenir de Paris est une fête, cette déclaration d'amour à la ville de Paris ? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une fiche de lecture complète et détaillée.Vous trouverez notamment dans cette fiche :• Un résumé ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Décryptez Paris est une fête d'Ernest Hemingway, le symbole de la vie parisienne, réimprimé à plus de 20.000 exemplaires après les attentats de 2015.Que faut-il retenir de Paris est une fête, cette déclaration d'amour à la ville de Paris ? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une fiche de lecture complète et détaillée.Vous trouverez notamment dans cette fiche :• Un résumé
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Chinese Stories for Language Learners - Basic Level - 15 Short Beginner Chinese Stories with Characters, Pinyin, English Translation and Vocabulary List - Chinese Leveled Reader / Graded Reader - Bilingual Stories

de AL Language Cafe ...

Series series Chinese Leveled Readers
If you are looking for short stories that cover diverse topics and are carefully classified into the right proficiency level to help you learn Mandarin Chinese, then you've come to the right page!Each story in this book is presented in different formats to help you learn effectively, including Chinese characters, characters with pinyin, bilingual stories (Chinese and English), and a vocabulary ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

If you are looking for short stories that cover diverse topics and are carefully classified into the right proficiency level to help you learn Mandarin Chinese, then you've come to the right page!Each story in this book is presented in different formats to help you learn effectively, including Chinese characters, characters with pinyin, bilingual stories (Chinese and English), and a vocabulary
... Leer más
Familia Mala, Vol. I: Saturnus et Iuppiter

A Latin Novella

de Andrew Olimpi ...

Series Libro 5 - Comprehensible Classics
They’re the original dysfunctional family! Rivalry! Jealousy! Poison! Betrayal! Gods! Titans! Cyclopes! Monsters! Magical Goats!But all good things must come to an end.Read all about the trials and tribulations of Greek mythology’s original royal family!Suitable for all novice Latin readers in their first year of study (and beyond), this novella is an adaption of myth of Saturn (Chronos) and his ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

They’re the original dysfunctional family! Rivalry! Jealousy! Poison! Betrayal! Gods! Titans! Cyclopes! Monsters! Magical Goats!But all good things must come to an end.Read all about the trials and tribulations of Greek mythology’s original royal family!Suitable for all novice Latin readers in their first year of study (and beyond), this novella is an adaption of myth of Saturn (Chronos) and his
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Index, A History of the

A Bookish Adventure from Medieval Manuscripts to the Digital Age

de Dennis Duncan ...

**A New York Times Editors' Choice Book and a New Yorker Best Book of 2022 So FarNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Literary Hub and GoodreadsA playful history of the humble index and its outsized effect on our reading lives.**Most of us give little thought to the back of the book—it’s just where you go to look things up. But as Dennis Duncan reveals in this delightful and witty history, ... Leer más

$12.29 USD

**A New York Times Editors' Choice Book and a New Yorker Best Book of 2022 So FarNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Literary Hub and GoodreadsA playful history of the humble index and its outsized effect on our reading lives.**Most of us give little thought to the back of the book—it’s just where you go to look things up. But as Dennis Duncan reveals in this delightful and witty history,
... Leer más
Make Believe

On Telling Stories to Children

de Mac Barnett ...

“Conversational essays on wonder . . . A meditation on what gives life meaning. . . . A loving sermon on the rewards of children’s books.” ―Kirkus ReviewsMake Believe is bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett’s rallying cry for art and imagination, and a celebration of the power of storytelling in all our lives. It’s an incisive, intimate, and timely invitation to approach children’s literature ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

“Conversational essays on wonder . . . A meditation on what gives life meaning. . . . A loving sermon on the rewards of children’s books.” ―Kirkus ReviewsMake Believe is bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett’s rallying cry for art and imagination, and a celebration of the power of storytelling in all our lives. It’s an incisive, intimate, and timely invitation to approach children’s literature
... Leer más
Les Portes de l’Ombre

A1–A2 French Graded Reader | Unlock French through Adventure, Mystery, and Memory

de VICTOR IRONSCRUSHER ...

Les Portes de l’Ombre | A1–A2 French Graded ReaderA forgotten map.A journal full of riddles.And a Paris that hides more than just history...Step into a shadowy adventure designed for French learners — and lose yourself in a tale of mystery, memory, and light.--- Story Summary:When 14-year-old Clara finds a strange old notebook hidden in her aunt’s antique shop, her summer in Paris takes a surreal ... Leer más

$3.97 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Les Portes de l’Ombre | A1–A2 French Graded ReaderA forgotten map.A journal full of riddles.And a Paris that hides more than just history...Step into a shadowy adventure designed for French learners — and lose yourself in a tale of mystery, memory, and light.--- Story Summary:When 14-year-old Clara finds a strange old notebook hidden in her aunt’s antique shop, her summer in Paris takes a surreal
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Literacy Foundations for English Learners

A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction

Edición de Elsa Cardenas-Hagan, Ed.D., CCC/SLP, CDT, CALT ...

More than 5 million English learners attend U.S. public schools—and yet fewer than 3% of teachers are certified to work with them. Fill that gap in teacher education with this practical and comprehensive textbook, an evidence-based guide to providing English learners in Pre-K–Grade 6 with explicit, systematic instruction on language and literacy fundamentals.Aligned with IDA's Knowledge and ... Leer más

$32.39 USD

More than 5 million English learners attend U.S. public schools—and yet fewer than 3% of teachers are certified to work with them. Fill that gap in teacher education with this practical and comprehensive textbook, an evidence-based guide to providing English learners in Pre-K–Grade 6 with explicit, systematic instruction on language and literacy fundamentals.Aligned with IDA's Knowledge and
... Leer más
The Sounds of Korean

de Jiyoung Shin, Jieun Kiaer, Jaeeun Cha ...

This introduction to the sounds of Korean is designed for English-speaking students with no prior knowledge of the language and includes online sound files, which demonstrate the sounds and pronunciation described. It will be an invaluable resource for students of Korean wanting to understand the basis of the current state of Korean phonetics and phonology, as well as for those studying Korean ... Leer más

$33.69 USD

This introduction to the sounds of Korean is designed for English-speaking students with no prior knowledge of the language and includes online sound files, which demonstrate the sounds and pronunciation described. It will be an invaluable resource for students of Korean wanting to understand the basis of the current state of Korean phonetics and phonology, as well as for those studying Korean
... Leer más
Grammar Girl's 101 Words Every High School Graduate Needs to Know

de Mignon Fogarty ...

Series series Quick & Dirty Tips
Millions of people around the world communicate better thanks to Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, whose top-rated weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 30 million times. Now she's turning her attention to improving our vocabulary—one word at a time—with Grammar Girl's 101 Words Every High School Graduate Needs to Know.Not sure whether your post-high school vocabulary is up to snuff ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Millions of people around the world communicate better thanks to Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, whose top-rated weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 30 million times. Now she's turning her attention to improving our vocabulary—one word at a time—with Grammar Girl's 101 Words Every High School Graduate Needs to Know.Not sure whether your post-high school vocabulary is up to snuff
... Leer más
Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription

de Felicity Cox, Janet Fletcher ...

Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription is the first textbook to clearly describe Australian English speech patterns. Now in its second edition, this ground-breaking work addresses speech production characteristics and provides detailed instruction in both phonetic and phonemic transcription of the dialect. Each chapter features practical exercises to allow readers to develop skills and ... Leer más

$81.19 USD

Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription is the first textbook to clearly describe Australian English speech patterns. Now in its second edition, this ground-breaking work addresses speech production characteristics and provides detailed instruction in both phonetic and phonemic transcription of the dialect. Each chapter features practical exercises to allow readers to develop skills and
... Leer más
Swearing Is Good for You: The Amazing Science of Bad Language

de Emma Byrne ...

"Entertaining and thought-provoking…Byrne’s enthusiasm for her esoteric subject is contagious, damn it." —Melissa Dahl, New York Times Book ReviewIn this sparkling debut work of popular science, Emma Byrne examines the latest research to show how swearing can be good for you. She explores every angle of swearing—why we do it, how we do it, and what it tells us about ourselves. Packed with the ... Leer más

$11.69 USD

"Entertaining and thought-provoking…Byrne’s enthusiasm for her esoteric subject is contagious, damn it." —Melissa Dahl, New York Times Book ReviewIn this sparkling debut work of popular science, Emma Byrne examines the latest research to show how swearing can be good for you. She explores every angle of swearing—why we do it, how we do it, and what it tells us about ourselves. Packed with the
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Fiske 250 Words Every High School Graduate Needs to Know

de Jane Mallison, Jane Mallison, Dave Hatcher, Dave Hatcher, Edward B Fiske ...

Learn the words you need to succeed in collegeApplying to colleges and preparing for the next leg of your academic career is a stressful and chaotic time for everyone. But knowing these 250 words will help you prepare for a new world of academic rigors.Using this book as a key learning tool in your college prep process, you will...expand your toolkit of words for standardized tests and application ... Leer más

$10.69 USD

Learn the words you need to succeed in collegeApplying to colleges and preparing for the next leg of your academic career is a stressful and chaotic time for everyone. But knowing these 250 words will help you prepare for a new world of academic rigors.Using this book as a key learning tool in your college prep process, you will...expand your toolkit of words for standardized tests and application
... Leer más
Teaching Reading Across the Day, Grades K-8

Methods and Structures for Engaging, Explicit Instruction

de Jennifer Serravallo ...

"Reading well across disciplines and within varied contexts will help students to be versatile, flexible, deep readers who can better learn from their reading, transfer skills across subjects, and use strategies to meet the unique demands of reading in each content area."– Jennifer SerravalloResearch-based, easy-to-use lesson structures for explicit and engaging teachingIn Teaching Reading Across ... Leer más

$33.29 USD

"Reading well across disciplines and within varied contexts will help students to be versatile, flexible, deep readers who can better learn from their reading, transfer skills across subjects, and use strategies to meet the unique demands of reading in each content area."– Jennifer SerravalloResearch-based, easy-to-use lesson structures for explicit and engaging teachingIn Teaching Reading Across
... Leer más
Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish

A Creative and Proven Approach

de 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 ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

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
... Leer más
Word Play

What Happens When People Talk

de Peter Farb ...

Why do certain words make us blush or wince? Why do men and women really speak different languages? Why do nursery rhymes in vastly different societies possess similar rhyme and rhythm patterns? What do slang, riddles and puns secretly have in common?This erudite yet irresistibly readable book examines the game of language: its players, strategies, and hidden rules. Drawing on the most fascinating ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Why do certain words make us blush or wince? Why do men and women really speak different languages? Why do nursery rhymes in vastly different societies possess similar rhyme and rhythm patterns? What do slang, riddles and puns secretly have in common?This erudite yet irresistibly readable book examines the game of language: its players, strategies, and hidden rules. Drawing on the most fascinating
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