Old English Charms, Poems, and Proverbs 5
Old English (?nglisc) is the earliest recorded form of the English language. It was brought to Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers in the mid-5th century. The first literary works in Old English date from the mid 7th century. Spelling was not standardised but varied by region and dialect over time.Contained in this book: Precepts (A Father's Instruction To His Son), The Order of the World (On The Wonders of Creation), The Gifts of Men (Of The Endowments and Pursuits of Men), Charm 1 For Unfruitful Land (?cerbot)The texts are presented in their original Old English, with a literal word-for-word line-by-line translation, and a Modern English translation, all side-by-side. In this way, it is possible to see and feel how Old English worked and how it has evolved. Also included are individual word lists for each text, and an overall word list.This book is designed to be of use and interest to anyone with a passion for the Old English language, Anglo-Saxon history, or languages and history in general.
Gobsmacked!
A spot-on guide to how and why Americans have become so bloody keen on Britishisms--for good or ill The British love to complain that words and phrases imported from America--from French fries to Awesome, man!--are destroying the English language. But what about the influence going the other way? Britishisms have been making their way into the American lexicon for more than 150 years, but the process has accelerated since the turn of the twenty-first century. From acclaimed writer and language commentator Ben Yagoda, Gobsmacked! is a witty, entertaining, and enlightening account of how and why scores of British words and phrases--such as one-off, go missing, curate, early days, kerfuffle, easy peasy, and cheeky--have been enthusiastically taken up by Yanks. After tracing Britishisms that entered the American vocabulary in the nineteenth century and during the world wars, Gobsmacked! discusses the most-used British terms in America today. It features chapters on the American embrace of British insults and curses, sports terms, and words about food and drinks. The book also explores the American adoption of British spellings, pronunciations, and grammar, and cases where Americans have misconstrued British expressions (for example, changing can't be arsed to can't be asked) or adopted faux-British usages, like pronouncing divisive as "divissive." Finally, the book offers some guidance on just how many Britishisms an American can safely adopt without coming off like an arse. Rigorously researched and documented but written in a light, conversational style, this is a book that general readers and language obsessives will love. Its revealing account of a surprising and underrecognized language revolution might even leave them, well, gobsmacked.
Drama Start
Drama Start: Christmas Edition is a joyful and imaginative collection of drama games, action poems, movement stories, and short festive plays created especially for children aged 3+. Brimming with seasonal sparkle, this book invites children to step into the magical world of elves, reindeer, snowflakes, stars, and Santa Claus, bringing the wonder of Christmas to life through drama and play.Designed with busy educators, facilitators, and parents in mind, this resource is perfect for early years and primary classrooms, after-school clubs, holiday workshops, or home use. The activities are easy to follow, require little to no preparation, and need only minimal resources. From lively warm-ups and festive listening games to creative movement stories and ready-to-use Christmas plays, each section is filled with ideas that spark imagination, encourage expressive communication, and nurture social skills.The book is process-led and child-centred, focusing on building confidence, creativity, and cooperation rather than polished performances. Children can pretend to be reindeer in training, elves in Santa's workshop, or twinkling stars in the night sky, all while developing language skills, collaboration, and storytelling abilities. With activities that are playful yet purposeful, this collection supports both educational outcomes and the sheer joy of festive fun.Whether you are looking to plan a full Christmas programme or simply add a touch of drama to your December sessions, this book offers everything you need to create meaningful and magical experiences. No props, costumes, or stage are required-just a group of children, a safe space to move and imagine, and a little Christmas spirit.A must-have for teachers, childcare professionals, drama facilitators, and parents who want to add creativity, celebration, and festive theatre to their Christmas season.
Email Marketing for Authors
You've heard it a hundred times.Email marketing is the key to selling more books.So why haven't you started?Maybe it feels too technical. Too time-consuming. Too easy to mess up. You've got writing to do, and the idea of building a list, crafting automations, or sending emails just sounds exhausting.You're not alone. Most authors avoid email until it's too late. But the truth is, it doesn't have to be that hard or take up all your time.You'll learn how to: Attract the right readers without begging on social mediaCreate lead magnets that convert casual fans into loyal subscribersBuild a simple email system you can stick withAvoid spam filters and keep your emails out of the trashTurn your list into sales, superfans, and long-term incomeWhether you're starting from zero or rebuilding the right way, this book shows you how to grow your email list with purpose and keep your audience engaged for the long haul.Get it now!
Email Marketing for Authors
You've heard it a hundred times.Email marketing is the key to selling more books.So why haven't you started? Maybe it feels too technical. Too time-consuming. Too easy to mess up. You've got writing to do, and the idea of building a list, crafting automations, or sending emails just sounds exhausting. You're not alone. Most authors avoid email until it's too late. But the truth is, it doesn't have to be that hard or take up all your time. You'll learn how to: - Attract the right readers without begging on social media - Create lead magnets that convert casual fans into loyal subscribers - Build a simple email system you can stick with - Avoid spam filters and keep your emails out of the trash - Turn your list into sales, superfans, and long-term income Whether you're starting from zero or rebuilding the right way, this book shows you how to grow your email list with purpose and keep your audience engaged for the long haul. Read it now!
Shelved
You wrote the book. Now it's time to get it into readers' hands and start earning income from it.Shelved is a clear, practical guide for Canadian authors and illustrators who want to see their self-published books in public libraries and register for Canada's Public Lending Right (PLR) program.Whether you're just starting out or already have books in print, this guide covers the steps that matter: This title was selected for the Indie Author Project, a library-curated collection of top-tier indie publishing.How Canadian libraries are structured and how they select booksWhat the PLR program is and how to registerWhat makes a book more likely to be acceptedHow to build a backlist that supports long-term incomeWhen and how to follow up with librariesWritten by two Canadian creators actively working through this process, Shelved offers clear information, encouragement, and a path forward for getting your books into the hands of more readers, through the public shelves they visit most.Shelved has been included in Indie Ontario Collection and Indie Canada Collection, part of the Indie Author Project, a library-curated collection of top-tier indie publishing.
Moomin Classics Set of 3 MIDI Notebooks
Shrink-wrapped set of 3 midi notebooks, each with a different Classic Moomin design. Stitched spine, with ruled and blank pages. High-quality production makes a stunning gift. Ideal for personal use too. Moomin Classics Set of 3 Midi Notebooks features a collection of three midi, foiled notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful design: They are perfect to be carried everywhere! Tove Jansson was a Finnish-Swedish writer and artist who created the Moomin family and their friends. She first started painting Moomintrolls in 1935 and her last Moomin book was published in 1970; but her stories live on and continue to be adapted and enjoyed by many generations. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
Easy for You to Say
You have a presentation tomorrow - for your boss, your team, new clients, or an audience of thousands. Where do you start? How do you know the audience will listen, agree, take action (and not fall asleep)? How do you strategically prep for this without sounding robotic and rehearsed? Open this handbook to any page, and you'll find the answers. You can follow the steps in order or skip ahead to your greatest needs. Write all over it, bend the pages, and use the steps to share your story. Backed by the science of adult learning and decades of live & virtual training, "Easy For You To Say" is a simple handbook that elevates your communication and lives up to its name.
Easy for You to Say
You have a presentation tomorrow - for your boss, your team, new clients, or an audience of thousands. Where do you start? How do you know the audience will listen, agree, take action (and not fall asleep)? How do you strategically prep for this without sounding robotic and rehearsed? Open this handbook to any page, and you'll find the answers. You can follow the steps in order or skip ahead to your greatest needs. Write all over it, bend the pages, and use the steps to share your story. Backed by the science of adult learning and decades of live & virtual training, "Easy For You To Say" is a simple handbook that elevates your communication and lives up to its name.
WRITE NOW! It's Never Too Late
Book Description for WRITE NOW! It's Never Too LateIt's never too late to author the story you've always wanted to tell.Whether you've dreamed of writing a novel, crafting your memoir, or simply putting pen to paper for the joy of it, WRITE NOW! It's Never Too Late is your inspirational and practical guide to finally making it happen.This book is written primarily for adults, seniors, and "people of a certain age" who think they missed their chance. Spoiler alert: you haven't. Writing is timeless-and so is your imagination.Inside, you'll discover: Simple, step-by-step guidance to help you start writing without fear or procrastination.Encouragement and real-world tips for tackling writer's block, building confidence, and developing a sustainable writing practice.Creative exercises and prompts designed to spark fresh ideas and keep you motivated.Practical advice on publishing options-from traditional publishing to self-publishing-so you can share your words with the world.WRITE NOW! It's Never Too Late, proving that creativity doesn't retire. Whether you're 50, 60, 70, or beyond, you can still become the writer you've always wanted to be.Perfect for: Aspiring authors who've waited too long to begin.Retirees looking for a meaningful and creative pursuit.Anyone who wants to leave a legacy through stories, memoirs, or family history.Writers of all levels searching for inspiration, structure, and motivation.Your story matters. Your voice matters. And the world is waiting to hear it.Don't wait another day-pick up WRITE NOW! It's Never Too Late, and start your writing journey today.
Savage Words
The meaning these texts are intended to convey is rather monotonous; they all say, in one form or another, "I don't like you." Hence, the whole point of producing them is to communicate this age-old message in new and unprecedented ways. We might be rather unimaginative in our day-to-day interactions, but when we sit down to write, a certain degree of novelty is imperative. In fact, one would say that in order to work, no two orationes invectivae can be exactly alike (not even humanistic ones). At the same time, however, one doesn't want to be so inventive that the audience fails to recognize the text for what it actually is. This double constraint (creativity and transparency) produces an endless quantity of variations, and is the real engine of that verbal inventiveness we see at play; ultimately, this is the reason why we find these texts so interesting to study and to write.From the Introduction by Gianluca Rizzo
Communicating Food to Children
This book offers a systematic account of communication on food aimed at children, investigating verbal and visual strategies used in food media in English from synchronic and diachronic perspectives.While there is a wide body of research on food discourse, there has been little to date on children as a particular category of actors within food-related communication. Cesiri integrates work from corpus linguistics, genre analysis, and multimodality to analyze verbal and visual components in media that transmit specialist knowledge and familiarize children with foundational food concepts, the extra-linguistic factors that shape food-related communication, and the ways in which different genres represent culinary traditions to children. The volume features an extensive corpus of technical products such as cookbooks, commercial products such as advertisements, and institutional products such as leaflets from international institutions. In applying a multi-layered perspective to a diverse range of food-related communication materials, Cesiri seeks to unpack whether potential differences in communicative strategies can be attributed to the source culture of interactants or those shared by a specific community of actors, and in turn, further insights into the nature of domain-specific discourse.This volume will appeal to scholars in discourse analysis, multimodality, corpus linguistics, and childhood studies.
Second Language Pragmatics and Young Language Learners
This book brings together research on second language pragmatics in the underexplored context of EFL primary classrooms. Presenting studies from Croatia, Cyprus, Germany, Norway, Spain and the Netherlands, the book offers a rich exploration of different topics, such as learners' pragmatic performance, awareness and development, learners' and teachers' views on pragmatic instruction, and investigations concerning material use and lesson planning. The studies feature a range of data sources including animated films, arts-based instruction, classroom discourse, narrated picture-based tasks, questionnaires and interviews, introducing the reader to a wealth of opportunities for young learners' engagement with pragmatics. Being the first edited volume to provide an overview of the rapidly growing area of young learner pragmatics, it will be of great interest to researchers, graduate students and language teachers.
Unrealized Arguments and the Grammar of Context
In null instantiation (NI) an optionally unexpressed argument receives either anaphoric or existential interpretation. One cannot accurately predict a predicator's NI potential based either on semantic factors (e.g., Aktionsart class of the verb) or pragmatic factors (e.g., relative discourse prominence of arguments), but NI potential, while highly constrained, is not simply lexical idiosyncrasy. It is instead the product of both lexical and constructional licensing. In the latter case, a construction can endow a verb with NI potential that it would not otherwise have. Using representational tools of sign based construction grammar, this Element offers a lexical treatment of English null instantiation that covers both distinct patterns of construal of null-instantiated arguments and the difference between listeme-based and contextually licensed, thus construction-based, null complementation.
Reading and Writing for Change
How can creative writers and readers be active agents in fighting social injustices? With many writers oblivious to how their writing may actually uphold the very problems they seek to undo, this book both assists writers to identify the unrecognized connections between creative writing and processes of power, and equips them with the knowledge to produce works that project kindness and change. Beginning with an exploration of literature's connections with power and focusing on social voice, representation and whose stories are told, the book moves on to emphasize how stories are told, highlighting the political implications in textual presentation and prevalent standards for judging literary merit. Considering how power operates in, through and around stories at the level of form, structure, and narrative order but also through grammar, style, and figurative language, author Amelia Walker outlines strategies for analyzing texts that draw on theories from Indigenous studies, literary criticism, philosophy, cultural studies, education, journalism, and creative writing theory. Featuring writing and reading activities that translate important theories into practical craft tools, Reading and Writing for Change builds ideas for writers and readers seeking to unbalance the dynamic between literature and power in support of change and to disrupt the status quo and imagine life differently.
Conspiracy as Genre
From anti-vaccine politics to aliens, this volume explores diverse critical approaches to conspiracy narratives representing them as playful stories with serious ideologies and effects. It examines conspiracy in relation to social power and authority, moving beyond either disinformation or revelation. In addition, it looks at how the genre of conspiracy is the performance of questioning authority to produce new forms of expertise which frequently stabilize existing power hierarchies. Across three parts, the book theorizes how conspiracy narratives are told, what they do in the social world, and how they circulate these social meanings. Part One offers semiotic and narrative analyses of the language of conspiracy as a genre. Part Two examines the social effects of these narratives, arguing that elite conspiracy is a means to stabilize social power, looking in particular at gender-related conspiracies around feminism, abortion and trans rights. Part Three considers the circulation of conspiracies and the ideologies they narrate, using unique mixed methods approaches to look at multilingual data in sites and communities in Brazil, Germany, and the USA.
Pattern, Construction, System
Construction Grammar and Systemic Functional Grammar take different approaches to the study of lexico-grammar, based on language as a cognitive and as a social phenomenon respectively. This is the first book to bring the two approaches together, using corpus-based Pattern Grammar as an underlying descriptive framework, in order to present a comprehensive and original treatment of verb-based patterns in English. It describes in detail two processes: deriving over 800 verb argument constructions from 50 verb complementation patterns; and using those constructions to populate systemic networks based on 9 semantic fields. The result is an approach to the lexis and grammar of English that unifies disparate theories, finding synergies between them and offering a challenge to each. Pattern Grammar, Construction Grammar and Systemic-Functional Grammar are introduced in an accessible way, making each approach accessible to readers from other backgrounds. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.
Linguistics and Oral History
This edited volume brings together linguistic and oral history practitioners to explore the intersections between both disciplines. This book is comprised of contributions from linguists (corpus linguists, sociolinguists, dialectologists and second language acquisition experts) to present how they investigate oral history texts from a linguistic perspective as well as contributions from oral history practitioners who focus on language-related aspects of their subject. In presenting perspectives from both disciplines, this book exposes the synergies that exist between oral history and linguistics including methodological parallels in constructing and analysing written transcriptions of spoken events, analytical approaches to determining salient themes and linguistic items, relevant theoretical perspectives that frame discourse practices in oral histories and the practical considerations facing researchers when investigating large samples of spoken discourse. This book shows that oral historians and linguists are often doing the same things in different ways and makes the case for more collaboration between the disciplines to promote exchange of ideas, efficiency of practice and reciprocal progression.
World Englishes and Social Media
As social media keeps changing, so does the representation of World Englishes across the wide range of platforms available. This edited volume explores the different varieties of English on various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and YouTube. Social media platforms showcase an ever-increasing diversity in languages and varieties of languages used on them. Divided into three parts, the book focuses in turn on language variation in digital contexts, identities and social meaning making, and metalinguistic commentary, and ends with a discussion chapter providing an overview of World Englishes and social media. Investigating these areas in detail, the book covers a wealth of topics, including ethical questions and research methodology, linguistic features and creativity, and meta-discourse. By offering up-to-date coverage of English use across different platforms, it provides an in-depth insight into the dynamic space of language variation online.
Possible Worlds Theory and Readers' Emotional Responses to Literature
This book develops a cognitive stylistic exploration of readers' emotional experiences of literature. Adopting Possible Worlds Theory as a framework, the volume constructs a stylistic analysis of some of the ways in which novels elicit readers' emotions. A typology of past, present, and future textual actual and possible worlds is formulated to frame analysis of three novels: A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates, and The Trick Is to Keep Breathing by Janice Galloway. The author integrates close stylistic analysis with the use of empirical data drawn from reader interviews and online reader reviews. The analysis of these diverse 20th-century novels works to show the utility of the typology for analysis formulated for this book, as well as to demonstrate the value of incorporating empirical reader data in analysis of the ways in which novels may affect readers' emotions.
Semiotics with a Conscience
Demonstrating how semiotic theory and method can be applied to decoding false representations and dangerous discourses, this book explores how semiotics can be used as a potentially powerful science of conscience. Confronting the sometimes negative perception of semiotics as academically inward-looking and lacking in morality, Marcel Danesi turns this view on its head. Instead, Danesi highlights how the same techniques that have allowed the use of semiotics for self-serving commercial purposes, such as advertising or marketing, could also be applied to deciphering current world problems. Through describing the semiotic notions and methods that can be used to analyze misrepresentations, propaganda, or meaning collapses, the book enables readers to become conscientiously aware of their hidden meanings and the harmful effects that they have on society. Identifying key issues of concern, such as climate change and anti-science discourses, it shows how they can be interpreted in terms of basic semiotic theory. This analysis of crucial issues demonstrates how semiotics can be used to raise awareness of critically important matters in modern society, and to encourage the development of more robust and ethical attitudes towards them.
Language and Social Justice
Language, whether spoken, written, or signed, is a powerful resource that is used to facilitate social justice or undermine it. The first reference resource to use an explicitly global lens to explore the interface between language and social justice, this volume expands our understanding of how language symbolizes, frames, and expresses political, economic, and psychic problems in society, thus contributing to visions for social justice. Investigating specific case studies in which language is used to instantiate and/or challenge social injustices, each chapter provides a unique perspective on how language carries value and enacts power by presenting the historical contexts and ethnographic background for understanding how language engenders and/or negotiates specific social justice issues. Case studies are drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America and the Pacific Islands, with leading experts tackling a broad range of themes, such as equality, sovereignty, communal well-being, and the recognition of complex intersectional identities and relationships within and beyond the human world. Putting issues of language and social justice on a global stage and casting light on these processes in communities increasingly impacted by ongoing colonial, neoliberal, and neofascist forms of globalization, Language and Social Justice is an essential resource for anyone interested in this area of research.
The Marginalia Fan's Pocket Journal
Some readers simply read books. Others talk back.The Marginalia Fan's Pocket Journal is a guided companion created for the readers who underline favourite lines, highlight in rainbow colors, doodle in the margins, or argue with the author when the story takes a turn. If you've ever felt that white space on the page is wasted space, this journal was made for you.Inside you'll discover carefully designed prompts, decorative icons, and writing spaces that invite you to: Record unforgettable quotes and add your personal reactionsSwatch your favourite pens and highlighters to create your color codeCollect the funniest or sharpest margin notes you've ever seenExperiment with symbols, arrows, doodles, and other margin shortcutsReflect on your annotation style and what it says about you as a readerCapture the emotional journey of reading: the lines that made you laugh, argue, or cryThe result is a keepsake of your reading life: part reading journal, part creative workbook, part time capsule.Printed on cream paper for a comfortable, bookish feel, this pocket-sized journal travels easily in a bag or book stack. It is beautifully illustrated with icons and decorative flourishes that make every page feel like an open invitation to scribble, note, and create.Perfect for: Readers who follow BookTok and Bookstagram annotation trendsAnyone who loves to personalize their books with highlights and notesBook club members looking to capture insights and memorable quotesWriters, students, or critics who use annotation as a creative toolGift-givers searching for something fresh, bookish, and originalWhy it works: this isn't just a notebook, it's an identity. Using it reinforces that you belong to the growing community of readers who see books as interactive conversations rather than silent objects. Each page you fill strengthens your connection to the story you're reading and creates a tangible record you can look back on. Your notes become a mirror of your reading life, a treasure that no one else could duplicate.Whether your style is neat, chaotic, colorful, or cryptic, The Marginalia Fan's Pocket Journal helps you celebrate the art of annotation and claim your place in a long tradition of readers who leave their mark.Margins are the new canvas. Make them yours.
World Englishes as Components of a Complex Dynamic System
This Element proposes to view World Englishes as components of an overarching Complex Dynamic System of Englishes, against the conventional view of regarding them as discrete, rule-governed, categorial systems. After outlining this basic idea and setting it off from mainstream linguistic theories, it introduces the theory of Complex Dynamic Systems and the main properties of such systems (systemness, complexity, perpetual dynamics, network relationships, the interplay of order and chaos, emergentism and self-organization, nonlinearity and fractals, and attractors), and surveys earlier applications to language. Usage-based linguistics and construction grammar are outlined as suitable frameworks to explain how the Complex Systems principles manifest themselves in linguistic reality. Many structural properties and examples from several World Englishes are presented to illustrate the manifestations of Complex Systems principles in specific features of World Englishes. Finally, the option of employing the NetLogo programming environment to simulate variety emergence via agent-based modeling is suggested.
Italian Immersion (Naples Edition)
Benvenuto! Italian Immersion is a journey through Italy, where language comes alive in stories. Instead of memorizing lists, you'll learn naturally, just as words are lived in caf矇s, markets, and piazzas. Each volume is set in a different city, from beginner basics in Rome to confident fluency in Milan. Along the way, engaging narratives introduce vocabulary and culture side by side, helping you absorb Italian without even noticing. Six books. Six cities. One path toward fluency through the magic of storytelling. In this Naples edition suitable for A2 learners, you'll follow Luca, a curious traveler, as he arrives at Napoli Centrale, finds his Airbnb in Spaccanapoli, orders his first Neapolitan coffee, tastes authentic pizza, and even cheers at a Napoli football match. Each short story introduces you to real-life Italian vocabulary and expressions, while giving you a taste of Naples' vibrant culture.Inside, you'll find: Engaging stories you'll actually enjoyEveryday vocabulary for travel, food, and cultureItalian + English translation on every pageFree audio included for listening and speaking practiceWhether you're preparing for a trip to Italy, improving your skills for study, or just want a fun and natural way to learn, Italian Immersion (Naples Edition) will help you gain confidence, expand your vocabulary, and fall in love with Italian.
Reading Journal (Watercolor Bookshelves with Potted Plants)
Reading Journal - A Book Lover's Ultimate CompanionCapture your reading journey with this beautifully designed Reading Journal-the perfect book lover's diary! Whether you're tackling reading challenges, tracking your favorite books, or reviewing an entire series, this journal keeps all your literary adventures in one place. With dedicated sections for Book of the Month, Book of the Year, favorite quotes, and extra notes, it's the ultimate tool to enhance your reading experience. And if that wasn't enough, each section is bookended by bookshelf coloring pages for you to fill with your favorite reads!Key Features: ✅ Reading Challenges - Stay inspired with fun challenges that help you explore new genres and authors.✅ Book & Series Reviews - Track your thoughts on dozens of books, including entire series recaps.✅ Favorite Books & Quotes - Keep a record of the books that left a lasting impact and the quotes that spoke to you.✅ Book of the Month & Year - Highlight your top picks and reflect on your best reads of the year.✅ Handy Notes Section - Extra space for reading goals, TBR lists, or literary reflections.✅ Compact & Functional - The 6" x 9" size makes it easy to carry anywhere-perfect for book clubs, cozy reading nooks, or on-the-go journaling.Perfect for avid readers, book club members, and journal lovers, this reading tracker will help you document, reflect, and celebrate every book you read. Turn pages, capture memories, and bring your reading journey to life-order your Reading Journal today!
Reading Journal (Watercolor Pumpkins & Leaves in Bookshelves)
Reading Journal - A Book Lover's Ultimate CompanionCapture your reading journey with this beautifully designed Reading Journal-the perfect book lover's diary! Whether you're tackling reading challenges, tracking your favorite books, or reviewing an entire series, this journal keeps all your literary adventures in one place. With dedicated sections for Book of the Month, Book of the Year, favorite quotes, and extra notes, it's the ultimate tool to enhance your reading experience. And if that wasn't enough, each section is bookended by bookshelf coloring pages for you to fill with your favorite reads!Key Features: ✅ Reading Challenges - Stay inspired with fun challenges that help you explore new genres and authors.✅ Book & Series Reviews - Track your thoughts on dozens of books, including entire series recaps.✅ Favorite Books & Quotes - Keep a record of the books that left a lasting impact and the quotes that spoke to you.✅ Book of the Month & Year - Highlight your top picks and reflect on your best reads of the year.✅ Handy Notes Section - Extra space for reading goals, TBR lists, or literary reflections.✅ Compact & Functional - The 6" x 9" size makes it easy to carry anywhere-perfect for book clubs, cozy reading nooks, or on-the-go journaling.Perfect for avid readers, book club members, and journal lovers, this reading tracker will help you document, reflect, and celebrate every book you read. Turn pages, capture memories, and bring your reading journey to life-order your Reading Journal today!
Reading Journal (Watercolor Pumpkins in Bookshelves)
Reading Journal - A Book Lover's Ultimate CompanionCapture your reading journey with this beautifully designed Reading Journal-the perfect book lover's diary! Whether you're tackling reading challenges, tracking your favorite books, or reviewing an entire series, this journal keeps all your literary adventures in one place. With dedicated sections for Book of the Month, Book of the Year, favorite quotes, and extra notes, it's the ultimate tool to enhance your reading experience. And if that wasn't enough, each section is bookended by bookshelf coloring pages for you to fill with your favorite reads!Key Features: ✅ Reading Challenges - Stay inspired with fun challenges that help you explore new genres and authors.✅ Book & Series Reviews - Track your thoughts on dozens of books, including entire series recaps.✅ Favorite Books & Quotes - Keep a record of the books that left a lasting impact and the quotes that spoke to you.✅ Book of the Month & Year - Highlight your top picks and reflect on your best reads of the year.✅ Handy Notes Section - Extra space for reading goals, TBR lists, or literary reflections.✅ Compact & Functional - The 6" x 9" size makes it easy to carry anywhere-perfect for book clubs, cozy reading nooks, or on-the-go journaling.Perfect for avid readers, book club members, and journal lovers, this reading tracker will help you document, reflect, and celebrate every book you read. Turn pages, capture memories, and bring your reading journey to life-order your Reading Journal today!
Reading Journal (Watercolor Fall Leaves Bookshelves)
Reading Journal - A Book Lover's Ultimate CompanionCapture your reading journey with this beautifully designed Reading Journal-the perfect book lover's diary! Whether you're tackling reading challenges, tracking your favorite books, or reviewing an entire series, this journal keeps all your literary adventures in one place. With dedicated sections for Book of the Month, Book of the Year, favorite quotes, and extra notes, it's the ultimate tool to enhance your reading experience. And if that wasn't enough, each section is bookended by bookshelf coloring pages for you to fill with your favorite reads!Key Features: ✅ Reading Challenges - Stay inspired with fun challenges that help you explore new genres and authors.✅ Book & Series Reviews - Track your thoughts on dozens of books, including entire series recaps.✅ Favorite Books & Quotes - Keep a record of the books that left a lasting impact and the quotes that spoke to you.✅ Book of the Month & Year - Highlight your top picks and reflect on your best reads of the year.✅ Handy Notes Section - Extra space for reading goals, TBR lists, or literary reflections.✅ Compact & Functional - The 6" x 9" size makes it easy to carry anywhere-perfect for book clubs, cozy reading nooks, or on-the-go journaling.Perfect for avid readers, book club members, and journal lovers, this reading tracker will help you document, reflect, and celebrate every book you read. Turn pages, capture memories, and bring your reading journey to life-order your Reading Journal today!
The Writing of Fiction
The Writing of Fiction by Edith Wharton is a masterful meditation on the art and architecture of storytelling, penned by one of America's most astute literary minds. With characteristic elegance and precision, Wharton explores the structural integrity of the novel, the moral dimensions of narrative, and the subtle alchemy of character and style. Drawing from both classical traditions and her own formidable career, she illuminates the inner workings of fiction with a voice that is at once rigorous, refined, and deeply human. More than a manual, this is a work of literary criticism steeped in insight and cultivated sensibility-a rare and enduring testament to fiction's highest aspirations.
Early Professional Development in EFL Teaching
This book examines the perspectives and experiences of student teachers who are in the process of becoming secondary school English teachers in Japan. It reports on the trainee teachers' attitudes towards theory and practice in their professional development. Through a discussion of what professional expertise should look like in this context, the book identifies the challenges faced by the Initial Teacher Education (ITE) system in Japan, and suggests support and mediational activities that should be included as components of the ITE curriculum. The book contains valuable rich descriptions of trainee teachers' experiences, and will be of interest to those working in EFL both in Japan and elsewhere.
Understanding Love
This book is a true voyage of exploration across the sea of love, approaching the theme through a logotherapeutic and philosophical perspective. The author, PhD Timo Purjo, examines love as the highest value, a fundamental spiritual capacity, and the deepest meaning of human existence. It leads the reader from foundational philosophical principles to concrete life situations in which love is expressed as an attitude, a responsibility, a decision, and a calling. It draws upon Viktor Frankl織s anthropological understanding of the human person, placing emphasis on the role of the will to meaning, self-transcendence, and responsibility in realizing authentic love. The author reflects on love not just as a feeling but as a value that gives direction and purpose to human life. Through philosophical analysis drawing on the insights of M. Scheler, K. Jaspers, E. Fromm, and other important thinkers, Purjo connects the logotherapeutic understanding of meaning with fundamental questions about the nature of love, the challenges it faces, and its potential for growth. Building upon Frankl織s concept of WILL TO MEANING as the cornerstone of logotherapy, Purjo expands the framework by guiding the reader toward a conscious and empowered WILL TO LOVE. The practical dimension of love is also explored as love in interpersonal relationships, in professional settings, love directed toward imperfection, love in suffering and loss, and love for non-human beings and nature. The book includes personal stories that testify to love as a genuine and vital force in life. What makes this book truly unique is that the author does not write from the position of someone who "knows what love is," but rather as someone who searches, learns, and shares with the reader what he has discovered along the way. More than a theoretical exploration, this book is an invitation to pause, reflect, and re-examine the ways in which love shapes our decisions, our relationships, and our sense of purpose. It encourages
Technology and Interpreting
Offering a thorough exploration of the rapid advancements in technology development for interpreting, this book explores the effects of technology on the practice of interpreting, providing theoretical insights and practical applications. An invaluable resource for students, researchers and practitioners in intepreting or related fields.
Asymmetry and Markedness Theory I
This first volume explores asymmetry in language by examining how affirmative and negative constructions reveal markedness phenomena.
Kerem Beyit: Fierce Dragon (Foiled Journal)
New title in the Flame Tree Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, with lined pages, a pocket at the back, two ribbon bookmarks and a solid magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all kinds. A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers, all FSC-certified. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. HE ARTIST. In his childhood, artist Kerem Beyit enjoyed drawing, sketching and imitating covers drawn by his favourite fantasy artist, Frank Frazetta. During his college years he was inspired to take up drawing again, partly due to meeting H.R. Giger. Giger's use of airbrush and contrasting of realistic style with fantastical subjects had a great impact on Beyit. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Kerem Beyit: Red Dragon (Foiled Journal)
A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers, all FSC-certified. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. So many have been inspired by tales of fantastic mythical beasts soaring through the sky, breathing fire. Dragons represent power, wisdom and magic. Drawing has been a passion of artist Kerem Beyit for as long as he can remember; he loves depicting creatures that don't actually exist, as they give him incredible freedom to depict them how he wants. The possibilities are endless. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Publishing is Broken, but it Doesn't Have to Break Us
Publishing is broken, but it doesn't have to break you. In this candid, no-holds-barred guide, USA Today bestselling author and small-press publisher Russell Nohelty reveals why the traditional publishing model is stacked against most writers, and how to make the industry work for you.Drawing on decades of experience and dozens of successful book launches, Nohelty offers a blueprint for building your creative career without selling your soul or burning yourself out. You'll learn how to break free from tired industry myths, connect directly with the readers who love your work, jettison traditional gatekeepers, construct a sustainable creative life. and leverage simple tools and strategies that actually pay off without all the needless hustle.Whether you're a first-time writer or a seasoned pro, this book offers real-world strategies for breaking free of the status quo. Packed with straight talk, practical insights, and actionable advice, Publishing Is Broken Publishing, But It Doesn't Have to Break Us doesn't pretend there's a one-size-fits-all answer. Instead, it hands you the keys to design a publishing path that fits your goals, your schedule, and your sanity. If you're ready to build a thriving, bullshit-free writing career, this book will show you the way forward.
Spoken English: The Basics
Spoken English: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to what the study of spoken English entails, ranging from its basic phonology and the grammar and vocabulary of speaking to the role of speaking in society.
The Cornish Language in the Nineteenth Century
This book offers a radical re-examination of the history of the Cornish language, challenging the long-held belief that it became extinct with the death of Dolly Pentreath in 1777. Instead, it reveals compelling evidence that Cornish continued to be used throughout the 19th century, by the working class, by academics, and by those seeking to preserve the language. Exploring the research of antiquarians such as Dr. Fred W.P. Jago, Reverend Lach-Szyrma, and Henry Jenner, this book uncovers overlooked accounts of Cornish speakers and reassesses their linguistic knowledge. By tracing the language's survival beyond its supposed extinction, the author argues that during the nineteenth century Cornish should be classified as critically endangered rather than extinct. Essential for scholars of minority languages, heritage researchers, and the Cornish language community, this book reshapes our understanding of Cornish history--proving that its story is one of resilience, not disappearance.
Designing Next-Gen Libraries
Recent trends in the advancement of technology, in processes and systems enable humankind to undergo a lot of challenges in upgrading their skills and systems in the information world. One needs to quickly understand these robust changes and adopt them in their work environment to keep pace with the requirements of the users catered to the value-added library services. Thus, the book is aimed to explore such recent trends, tools and technological implementation along with its adaptability of the library systems to help the library and knowledge management practitioners.
The dynamics of feminisation A corpus-based diachronic analysis of Dutch and German feminising morphology
In this book, feminisation - the marking of female sex on personal nouns - in Dutch and German is investigated contrastively, diachronically, and corpus-linguistically. The corpus-based approach entails a theoretical and methodological shift from a structuralist and essentialist approach to the interplay of language and sex to a poststructuralist, usage-based and holistic perspective, which has long been lacking from the scientific domain of Gender Linguistics. Starting from the observation that feminising morphology seems less frequently used in Dutch than in German in the same contexts, the goal is to examine how intra- and extralinguistic factors influence the choice for or against the use of these morphological patterns. These (only partly consciously made) choices are called differentiation and neutralisation, respectively. On the intralinguistic level, the link between the use of feminising morphology and properties of the grammatical gender system is investigated contrastively and diachronically, as well as more generally various semantic and pragmatic factors (semantics of the personal noun, animacy, referentiality) that may contribute to a more or less stable feminisation system. On the extralinguistic level, the effect of diverging views on gender-fair language use in both language areas, and within the respective areas (North vs. South for Dutch, East vs. West for German), stands out. Drawing on diachronic corpus data, the effects of these factors are investigated empirically in three case studies by focusing on the form (Case Study I) and function (Case Study II: feminisation in human reference and Case Study III: feminisation in nonhuman reference) of feminising morphology. Both formally and functionally, Dutch feminisation is a complex system, whereas the German one is more uniform and straightforward. The use of feminising morphology in Dutch has been restricted since at least the second half of the 20th century, but less so in Northern than in Southe
Word-Formation - Language Contact and Diachrony
This reader is part of a five-volume-edition and comprises an in-depth presentation of the state of the art in word-formation. Volume 4 studies the mechanisms of diachronic change based on in-depth studies of different languages. The influence of diachronic change on the productivity patterns is addressed as well as the role of language contact.
English Synonymes Explained, In Alphabetical Order
English Synonymes Explained, In Alphabetical Order is an exhaustive exploration of the nuances within the English language, offering a comprehensive guide to synonymy. Authored by George Crabb, this reference work meticulously dissects the subtle differences between words of similar meaning, providing readers with a deeper understanding of effective communication. The book is structured for ease of use, presenting synonyms in alphabetical order and enriching each entry with copious illustrations and examples drawn from esteemed writers. This approach not only clarifies definitions but also demonstrates practical application within various contexts. Whether you are a student, writer, or language enthusiast, this book is an invaluable resource for enhancing your command of the English language and refining your writing style. Discover the richness and precision of expression with this timeless guide to English synonymes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Studying the English Language
Revised throughout, the third edition of Studying the English Language (previously Introducing English Language) covers the key disciplines and concepts of linguistics as well as core areas in language study including acquisition, standardisation and the globalisation of English.
Immigrant Englishes Around the World
Immigrant Englishes Around the World is a collection that explores the varieties of English that emerge when speakers whose native languages are not English immigrate to an English-speaking country.
