How to publish a book without a bloodsucking publisher
Would you like to self-publish your book with maximum chances of success without having to rely on a publishing house?Discover the exact method that allowed me to go from publishing my first book in just over 6 months to doing it in less than a week and with better results thanks to self-publishing on Amazon.With the help of this 7-STEP GUIDE you can publish your book in record time and without needing to... - ...rely on what a publisher says or thinks, - ...pay to get your book published, - ...worry about finding your first readers, - ...What you'll learn from this book: - How to avoid falling into "the publishers' scam". If they ask you for money, they're NOT a publishing house. - How to publish your book without investing a single dollar. - How to design the perfect cover for your book (the one that sells the most!) without having to learn about design. - How to choose keywords so that your customers can find you. - How to set a price for your book. - ...This book is for you if: - You've written a book and don't know how to publish it. - You can't get any publishing house to show an interest in your book. - You've published your book and the results haven't been what you expected. - ...You can keep waiting for years for that publishing house you like so much to agree to publish your book (under tight conditions) ... or you can get your book published and bringing in money by next week.
How to write a book in 30 days
Would you like to fulfil your dream of writing a book... and, what's more, learn to do it in just 30 days?Discover the exact method that allowed me to go from writing my first book in 4 years to doing it in less than 30 days.Thanks to this 7-STEP GUIDE you'll be able to finish your book in record time, without relying on willpower alone and without needing to... - ...be a great writer, - ...have a college degree, - ...have a lot of free time, - ...be an expert in your field, - ...What you'll learn from this book: - How to find your motivation. One that's strong enough that you don't have to rely on willpower alone (which guarantees failure). - How to get over writers' block. Discover the main obstacles that may arise along the way, and how to overcome them. - How to find the perfect idea for your book. Even if you thought you were already sure about it. - How to come up with the perfect title. The N簞1 secret to success. A title that wins Amazon over and boosts your sales. - How to write your book in 30 days. I'm going to show you the exact system that enabled me to write this book in under a month and without giving up my day job. - How to edit your book on a budget. Get professional editing at amateur prices. - ...This book is for you if: - You've always wanted to write a book, but it feels like an impossible feat. - You're looking for a new source of income. - You want to be considered an expert on a specific topic. - You want to hook up more without having to sign up for salsa classes;) - ...You can spend the rest of your life thinking about the book you want to write... or you can have your book in your hands in less than 30 days.
Applying Vladimir Propp's Morphology of the Folktale in Nicholas Spark
According to narratologists, Vladimir Propp's "Morphology of the Folktale" is generally recognized as one of the most inspiring contributions to "the understanding of plot structure" (Sundari, 2014, p.1). Therefore, Propp's theory was initially found to analyze Russian folktales. However, some researchers apply it to fairytales, such as Sundari (2014), who used it in "Sleeping Beauty," and Nursantia (2003), who used it in Joseph Conrad's novel "Heart of Darkness." Salmah (2004) applied Propp's theory to Charles Dickens's "Our Mutual Friend" in his thesis. Thus, the lack of using Propp's "Morphology of the Folktale" in studying novels in general and modern fiction in specific inspires the researcher to fill this gap in the study by using Vladimir Propp's "Morphology of the Folktale" on the contemporary novels.
Ashmolean Museum Set of 3 MIDI Notebooks
Shrink-wrapped set of 3 midi notebooks, each with a different image from the Ashmolean Museum. Stitched spine, with ruled and blank pages. High-quality production makes a stunning gift. Ideal for personal use too. This Ashmolean Museum 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: Embroidered Hanging with Peacock, Cloisonn矇 Casket with Flowers and Butterflies, and Cranes, Cycads & Wisteria. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere! The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford's museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. The beautiful embroidered peacock hanging featured in this notebook set was presented to the Ashmolean Museum in 1958 by Sir Herbert Ingram, who travelled to Japan on his honeymoon in 1908. In Japanese culture the crane represents good fortune and longevity and is known as 'the bird of happiness' - a fitting subject for a newly-married couple. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
William Morris: Acanthus Artisan Art Pocket Notebook (Flame Tree Journals)
New title in the colourful Artisan Art Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment, crafted with decorated edges and featuring beautiful art on the cover. Artisan Art Pocket Notebooks, the new pocket-size Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the moment and featuring magnificent art. They're hand crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages, the Artisan Art Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they're easy to slip into your bag, a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Born in Walthamstow, Essex, William Morris was an outstanding character of many talents, being an architect, writer, social campaigner, artist and, with his Kelmscott Press, an important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement. Many of us probably know him best, however, from his superb furnishings and textile designs, intricately weaving together natural motifs in a highly stylized two-dimensional fashion influenced by medieval conventions.
African Small Publishers Catalogue 2024
This is the 6 th edition of the African Small Publishers Catalogue. An invaluable reference book and tool for African publishers, booksellers, and literary professionals to discover and collaborate with peers across borders. It's also for anyone interested or in any way involved in the African book/publishing/literary scene, or writers looking for a publisher. Lists a wide range of over 60 small and independent publishers in countries from around Africa and elsewhere that publish African books. Listings include literary agents, and NGOs that promote children's literature and reading. Cameroon, Canada, Egypt, France, Ghana, Malawi, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Switzerland Togo, Tunisia Uganda, the UK, the USA and Zimbabwe. The catalogue connects independent African publishers with a global audience and fosters vital networks within the continent itself. It's a tool for African publishers, booksellers, and literary professionals to discover and collaborate with peers across borders. It acknowledges the formidable challenges faced by independent publishers in Africa.
Literacy as Conversation
In Literacy as Conversation, the authors tell stories of successful literacy learning outside of schools and inside communities, both within urban neighborhoods of Philadelphia and rural and semi-rural towns of Arkansas. They define literacy not as a basic skill but as a rich, broadly interactive human behavior: the ability to engage in a conversation carried on, framed by, or enriched through written symbols. Eli Goldblatt takes us to after-school literacy programs, community arts centers, and urban farms in the city of Philadelphia, while David Jolliffe explores learning in a Latinx youth theater troupe, a performance based on the words of men on death row, and long-term cooperation with a rural health care provider in Arkansas. As different as urban and rural settings can be--and as beset as they both are with the challenges of historical racism and economic discrimination--the authors see much to encourage both geographical communities to fight for positive change.
Gustav Klimt: The Kiss Artisan Art Pocket Notebook (Flame Tree Journals)
New title in the colourful Artisan Art Pocket Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment, crafted with decorated page edges and embellished with beautiful tactile art on the cover. Artisan Art Pocket Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree, come in a range of hues to suit the moment and are embellished with a wide variety of well-known art on their tactile, vegan leather covers. They're carefully crafted with decorated page edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages, the Artisan Art Pocket Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they're easy to slip into your bag and a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Renowned Austrian artist Gustav Klimt is well known for his richly decorative commissioned portraits and murals. The Kiss is a prime example of Klimt's 'Golden Phase', in which he began to feature especially sumptuous ornamentation on a regular basis in his paintings. The couple in this artwork represent the mystical union of spiritual and erotic love, and the connection of life and the universe.
Exploring the fantastic in French-language West African fiction
Based on a corpus of eleven novels, this study of the fantastic in the modern Francophone West African novel analyzes the specificity of an African fantastic nourished by oral literature. Unlike Western fantasy, which focuses on surprise, fear and hesitation, African fantasy is distinguished by its hybridity, reflecting the multicultural and intercultural nature of African writers. It is characterized by Black-African aesthetics, intertextuality, African onomastics, the exploitation of oral genres and the integration of sacred texts. Its function, both literary and social, enables it to bypass censorship and deal with taboo subjects to raise readers' awareness.
Retranslating the Bible and the Qur'an
Despite the lively scholarly discourse on retranslation and its manifest value for uncovering dynamics of cultural change, interpretation, and reception, the retranslation of religious texts has received only fragmented attention in recent years. By spanning both historical and current aspects, and by treating the Bible - both Jewish and Christian - and the Qur'an together, this book breaks new ground and paves the way for future research on the myriad discursive and religious aspects of retranslation. This carefully curated collection of articles compellingly argues that the retranslation of canonical religious texts is a multi-faceted phenomenon. With cases ranging in time from the early Reformation to the present, and traversing linguistic contexts from Russia to Sweden, Slovenia to Saudi Arabia, the essays capture diverse dimensions of retranslation work. The collection demonstrates that retranslations of such texts manifest in different forms, depending on the religious, political and societal circumstances, the targeted audiences, and the status of existing translations. Their reception too may vary highly, depending on circumstances. Authored by specialists in the different fields of retranslation of the Bible and the Qur'an, each contribution outstandingly illustrates this complexity and offers fresh perspectives and innovative insights that help lay the groundwork for future research in this area of study.Contributors: Naima Afif (University of Copenhagen), Pieter Boulogne (KU Leuven), Helge Dani禱ls (KU Leuven), Sameh Hanna (United Bible Societies), Yazid Haroun (University of Birmingham), Rim Hassen (independent scholar), Hilla Karas (Bar-Ilan University), Elvira Kulieva (University of Freiburg), Marijke H. de Lang (United Bible Societies), Christian Moe (independent scholar), Johanna Pink (University of Freiburg), Richard Pleijel (Stockholm University), Sohaib Saeed (Ibn 'Ashur Centre for Quranic Studies), Alexey B. Somov (Institute for Bible Translation), Joseph Verheyden (KU Leuven), Andy Warren-Rothlin (United Bible Societies), Marija Zlatnar Moe (University of Ljubljana)
LIMERICKS History, Humor, and How-To
Kevin DiBacco's "Limericks: History, Humor, and How-To" presents a thorough examination of the limerick as both an art form and practical tool. The book traces the evolution of these five-line verses from their medieval monastic roots through Irish pub culture, Victorian refinement under Edward Lear, and into the digital age. The guide is structured to serve multiple audiences, from educators to professional writers to casual enthusiasts. It begins with fundamental instruction in limerick construction, including rhythm, rhyme schemes, and structural requirements, before expanding into specialized applications. The book showcases how limericks can enhance learning across disciplines, from mathematics and science to language and history. Particularly notable is the book's exploration of modern applications, including professional settings, social media, and digital platforms. It features extensive examples across various themes, from seasonal and holiday verses to occupation-specific limericks for different professions. Regional variations and cultural adaptations demonstrate the form's global reach and versatility. The work concludes with a forward-looking perspective on how limericks might evolve with new technologies while maintaining their essential characteristics of wit, brevity, and memorable rhythm. KEYWORDS: 1. Verse Form 2. Educational Poetry 3. Literary History 4. Creative Writing 5. Cultural Traditions
A dialogue between swans
This paper seeks to establish a dialogue between the imagery of the swan in Piotr Ilich Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan. The interpretative analysis looks at the symbolism of the bird and its colours from the perspective of the transformation from a binary view of Good vs Evil, present in the ballet, to a hermaphrodite perspective of the swan proposed by the film, which highlights the process of its metamorphosis. Based on a post-structuralist conception, the works are analysed as translations which, while maintaining the link with their predecessor, operate transformations resulting from the act of reading and interpretation by the translating subject. Starting from the fairy tale The Stolen Veil by the German Johann Musaeus, which is configured as the anteriority of the works in question, the research analyses the traces and transformations that occur in the intersemiotic translation process, addressing the presence of archetypes, according to the reflections of C.G. Jung. By presenting a mosaic between fairy tale, ballet and film, we problematise structuralist concepts, Platonic metaphysical perspectives and essentialist theories that govern the comparative relationship between the works.
Translators on Translation
This is a book in pursuit of translators' philosophies or personal theories of translation. From Vladimir Nabokov and William Carlos Williams to Ursula K. Le Guin and Langston Hughes, Translators on Translation coaxes each subject's reflections on their art, their particular view of translation, and how they carry out their specific form of translation.The translators' intellectual biographies expand our understanding of their views, often in their own words, on the aesthetic, political, and philosophical nature of translation; lend insight into their translation decision-making on specific works; afford critical summaries and contextualizations of their key theoretical and theoretico-practical works; unearth their figurative conceptualizations of translation; and construct their subject identities. As a person's body of work can be diffuse, scattered, fragmentary, and contradictory, inner lives have to be constructed and reconstructed. Through a recovery and narrativizing of their writing and speaking on translation, their interviews, paratextual commentary, letters, lecture notes, and even fiction and poetry, these late twentieth-century subjects answer the question, What is translation to you?The book is supported by additional translators' profiles and selected translations on the Routledge Translation Studies portal. Translators on Translation is key reading for courses on translation practice, translation history, translation theory, and creative writing courses that engage in translation while also being vital reading for practicing literary translators.
Behaviour Beyond the Text and the Morality Clause in Twenty-First-Century Publishing
A morality clause allows contracting parties to terminate a contractual agreement with those who exhibit behaviour deemed unacceptable. Established in 1920s Hollywood, these contractual clauses are now found in twenty-first-century publishing agreements. This Element investigates the presence of the morality clause in the UK book publishing industry in relation to an increased focus on author behaviour beyond the text in the twenty-first-century, examining the way it operates within the publishing field in the context of behaviour perceived to be 'problematic'. It asserts the clause is perceived to be needed due to the emergence of social media and twenty-first-century social contexts combining to impact the author-reader relationship which, in turn, leads to author behaviour acting as a paratextual threshold to their work. This Element presents an analysis of the morality clause in practice, concluding the clause has the potential to further the power imbalance between author and publisher.
Writing, Thinking, and the Brain
"Readers will not only gain ideas for instruction, they will also better understand the underlying cognitive processes associated with written communications." --Jay McTighe, consultant and coauthor of Assessing Student Learning by DesignWriting, Thinking, and the Brain exposes the invisible thinking behind writing to help both the teacher and the learner identify personal learning trajectories for better outcomes.Writing is the highest form of thinking, as evidenced by neuroimaging that shows how more neural networks are activated simultaneously during writing than during any other cognitive activity. This book will help teachers understand how the brain learns to write by unveiling 15 stages of thinking that underpin the writing process, along with targeted ways to stimulate them to maximize each individual's writing potential.This one-of-a-kind resource is constructed on the premise that everyone has the potential to be a great writer. Many people learn to write in school settings according to a product-based structure in which they get feedback or a grade on an outline, draft, or final version of their work; few are coached on the many hours of thinking that go into that writing process. This book celebrates the invisible thinking behind the products, explains the brain's way of making sense of writing assignments even in light of generative AI, and offers new tools to become a better writer and to assess the writing process.Book Features: Spans all literary genres and all age groups and is complementary to any curriculum.Builds on the firm foundation of writing practices of the past with insight from the learning sciences.Practical and accessible examples and illustrations throughout.Written in the voice of a supportive, knowledgeable colleague.Linked directly to Mind, Brain, and Education goals.Leverages Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.Offers teacher activities at all 15 stages of thinking with guidelines to support student learning.For additional resources, check out ThinkWriteMBE.com.
Writing, Thinking, and the Brain
Writing is the highest form of thinking, as evidenced by neuroimaging that shows how more neural networks are activated simultaneously during writing than during any other cognitive activity. This book will help teachers understand how the brain learns to write by unveiling 15 stages of thinking that underpin the writing process, along with targeted ways to stimulate them to maximize each individual's writing potential. This one-of-a-kind resource is constructed on the premise that everyone has the potential to be a great writer. Many people learn to write in school settings according to a product-based structure in which they get feedback or a grade on an outline, draft, or final version of their work; few are coached on the many hours of thinking that go into that writing process. This book celebrates the invisible thinking behind the products, explains the brain's way of making sense of writing assignments even in light of generative AI, and offers new tools to become a better writer and to assess the writing process. By exposing the invisible thinking behind the writing, Writing, Thinking, and the Brain helps both the teacher and the learner identify personal learning trajectories for better outcomes. Book Features: Spans all literary genres and all age groups and is complementary to any curriculum. Builds on the firm foundation of writing practices of the past with insight from the learning sciences. Practical and accessible examples and illustrations throughout. Written in the voice of a supportive, knowledgeable colleague. Linked directly to Mind, Brain, and Education goals. Leverages Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Offers teacher activities at all 15 stages of thinking with guidelines to support student learning. For additional resources, check out ThinkWriteMBE.com.
Teaching Interpreting and Live Subtitling
Teaching Interpreting and Live Subtitling: Contexts, Modes and Technologies provides a cross section of multinational perspectives on teaching various dimensions of interpreting and live subtitling, both within dedicated programmes and as part of individual modules on interpreting and/or live subtitling-adjacent programmes.Interpreting training and live subtitling training have been undergoing rapid and far-reaching transformations in recent years because of technological advances and the sweeping shifts in the contexts within which they seek to mediate, ultimately bringing about new modes. This volume covers the broad spectrum of interpreting and live subtitling trainings and discusses the possibility of how a more unified approach to training for live subtitlers and interpreters could lead to a future where the topics merge to become a single, complementary specialised stream of training that brings live subtitling equally into the forefront of the translation teaching field.The book provides an overview of the role played by technology in interpreting in general and uses up-to-date perspectives and research to ensure that interpreting and live subtitling training remains robust and resilient far into the 21st century. It will be of particular interest to professionals, scholars and teachers of translation studies and interpreting studies.
Linguistic Change and Variation in Comics
Comic books go through ups and downs. At times they are popular as a stimulus to reading, at others they are hated by academics for being literature for the lazy. In the early 2000s, they returned to the spotlight. Faced with this situation, we decided to trace a panorama of the Ninth Art until we reached the Graphic Novel PAVOR ESPACIAR, by the cartoonist Gustavo Duarte, to describe the linguistic change and variation he seeks to represent through the so-called "caipira speech", which retains linguistic traits from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Public Speaking
Win over any audience and deliver an unforgettable speech, even if public speaking anxiety has held you back previously!Does the thought of speaking in public make you want to run for the nearest exit?Are you tired of letting your fear of public speaking stop you from seizing opportunities in your professional or personal life?You're not alone!Most people experience a natural fear of public speaking. It can be debilitating, but it doesn't have to be! With the proper guidance and tools, you can turn your anxiety-ridden monologues into awe-inspiring speeches that captivate, educate, and motivate.This comprehensive guide is packed with concrete strategies for overcoming fears, boosting confidence and presenting with self-assurance and skill.Author Anne McKeown is a speaker and coach who empowers people to step up, speak up, and show up with confidence. Are ready to step into a reality where you can: Master the art of public speaking with tried and tested techniques utilised by renowned TED Talk speakers and industry leadersDiscover the subtle art of balanced professionalism and authenticity.Silence your negative inner voice and develop unshakeable self-confidence Discover a transformational step-by-step formula to craft compelling presentationsCaptivate diverse audiences with industry-relevant examplesConquer the beast of Q&A sessions with grace and easeDevelop a growth mindset with three key strategies that make you eager for honest feedback and continuous learningUse Non-Verbal communication effectively to communicate confidence and engage your audience with positive gestures, facial expressions and body languageEnjoy exercises to improve your vocal variety: pitch, pace, pause and projection- to make your speeches more dynamic and engagingKeep your audience hooked with the key elements of engaging storytellingAnd so much more...Even if you've always been anxious at the mere mention of public speaking or you have yet to gain formal experience or education in communication, this book provides you with actionable strategies to overcome these apprehensions and command the stage.Transforming your public speaking fear into confidence is possible - it just requires the proper knowledge and techniques. Let this book be your trusted companion to guide you through those challenges.You've already taken the first step by reading this description. Your journey towards becoming a remarkable public speaker has begun.If you're ready to inspire and captivate audiences, overcome your fears, and step into the spotlight with persuasive speaking power, this book is for you!
Reflective teacher training
This book brings together four chapters that address issues related to the role of reflection in teacher training and in the process of professional development. The book discusses various topics related to teacher training, with special emphasis on the space allocated to reflection in undergraduate programmes and in opportunities to begin teaching practice. The book reflects on the importance of teacher training courses encouraging teachers to reflect on issues related to classroom practice. It also reiterates the need for teaching professionals to invest in their professional development, since reflective training is, in fact, a process that is forever under construction.
Publishing from the South
In 2022 Wits University Press marked its centenary, making it the oldest, most established university press in sub-Saharan Africa. While in part modelled on scholarly publishers from the global North, it has had to contend with the constraints of working under global South conditions: marginalisation within the university, budgetary limitations, small local markets, unequal access to international sales channels, and the privileging of English language publishing over indigenous languages. This volume explores what the Press has achieved, and what its modes of reinvention might look like. In widening and deepening our understanding of the Press as an example of a global South scholarly publisher, this volume asks how publishing can contribute to a broader understanding of Southern knowledge production. Featuring contributions from scholars, publishers and authors this multi-voiced volume showcases the history of the Press's publishing activities over 100 years: from documenting its evolution through book covers and giving credence to some of the leading black intellectuals and writers of the early 20th century and the success of those works in spite of their authors' racial marginalisation, to the role of women, both in publishing and in the spaces afforded to women's writing on the Press's list. The collection concludes with essays by contemporary authors who detail not only their experiences of working with Southern publishers, but also the politics and influences governing their decisions to choose the Press over a Northern publisher. Publishing from the South shows the strategies deployed by the Press to professionalise Southern knowledge making, and in the process demonstrating how university presses in the global South support the scholarly missions of their universities for both local and global audiences.
Old Delhi's Parallel Book Bazaar
This Element looks at Old Delhi's Daryaganj Sunday Book Market, popularly known as Daryaganj Sunday Patri Kitab Bazaar, as a parallel location for books and a site of resilience and possibilities. The first section studies the bazaar's spatiality - its location, relocation, and respatialisation. Three actors play a major role in creating and organising this spatiality: the sellers, the buyers, and the civic authorities. The second section narrativizes the biographies of the booksellers of Daryaganj to offer a map of the hidden social and material networks that support the informal modes of bookselling. Amidst order and chaos, using their specialised knowledge, Daryaganj booksellers create distinctive mechanisms to serve the diverse reading public of Delhi. Using ethnography, oral interviews, and rhythmanalysis, this Element tells a story of urban aspirations, state-citizen relations, official and unofficial cultural economies, and imaginations of other viable worlds of being and believing.
Selling Books with Algorithms
In 1997 Amazon started as a small online bookseller. It is now the largest bookseller in the US and one of the largest companies in the world, due, in part, to its implementation of algorithms and access to user data. This Element explains how these algorithms work, and specifically how they recommend books and make them visible to readers. It argues that framing algorithms as felicitous or infelicitous allows us to reconsider the imagined authority of an algorithm's recommendation as a culturally situated performance. It also explores the material effects of bookselling algorithms on the forms of labor of the bookstore. The Element ends by considering future directions for research, arguing that the bookselling industry would benefit from an investment in algorithmic literacy.
Reading and Producing Texts
The study "Reading and Writing: the textual genres in circulation among students in Technical Education integrated to High School" analyzed the proposals for teaching reading and writing of textual genres worked on by teachers of different subjects at the IFRS - Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Sul, Bento Gon癟alves campus. The proposal was based on a preliminary observation by the researcher, a Portuguese Language and Brazilian Literature teacher at the institution, who noticed the common use of some textual genres in specific technical subjects in the areas of IT and farming, as well as in subjects in the high school curriculum. The genres identified and selected for interdisciplinary work were the review, the report and the script for a video lesson teaching the use of the CSS command table, designed to teach the construction of websites. The research prioritized reflection on the teaching methodology and the students' written production, while also questioning whether the genres in question suited the students' needs, both in school and in their personal and professional lives.
Teaching Cultural Dexterity in Creative Writing
Aimed toward graduate student instructors and other creative writing educators, Teaching Cultural Dexterity in Creative Writing offers a formula for important changes in creative writing instruction-especially in literary/creative nonfiction, probing how instruction might become more inclusive and accessible for minoritized/marginalized student-authors. The book chapters use antiracist, trauma-informed, and anticolonial frameworks toward exploring the 21st-century professional, theoretical, and institutional concerns surrounding creative writing practices in North American higher education. As a result, the book explores ways creative writing pedagogies and theories might be adapted for racially and linguistically marginalized (by English) student-authors, who often inhabit minoritized positions within North American colleges and universities. Applying as a frame the notion of cultural dexterity as it is taught to medical professionals to allow them to engage effectively with patients from all backgrounds, ethnics groups and with all sensitivities, Teaching Cultural Dexterity in Creative Writing examines why and how creative writing instruction needs to be urgently renegotiated. In this essential text for all creative writing instructors, McCray provides all the tools necessary to take positive action with discussions of potential readings, writing prompts and sample course materials.
Translating Crises
Translating and interpreting in crises is emotionally and cognitively demanding, with crisis communication in intercultural and multilingual disaster settings relying on a multitude of cross-cultural mediators and ever-emerging new technologies. This volume explores the challenges and demands involved in translating crises and the ways in which people, technologies and organisations look for effective, impactful solutions to the communicative problems. Problematising the major issues, but also providing solutions and recommendations, chapters reflect on and evaluate the role of translation and interpreting in crisis settings. Covering a diverse range of situations from across the globe, such as health emergencies, severe weather events, earthquakes, terrorist attacks, conflicts, and mass migration, this volume analyses practices and investigates the effectiveness of current approaches and communication strategies. The book considers perspectives, from interpreting specialists, educators, emergency doctors, healthcare professionals, psychologists, and members of key NGOs, to reflect the complex and multifaceted nature of crisis communication. Placing an emphasis on lessons learnt and innovative solutions, Translating Crises points the way towards more effective multilingual emergency communication in future crises.
A New Linguistic Perspective of Literary Aspects
A Linguistic Study of Literary Aspects. Language and literature form such an organic relationship that it is impossible to separate one from the other. The language of literature is a large spectrum of concepts, ideas, emotions, and excitements which operate harmoniously in the mind of the author at the moment of artistic creation. It would appear in a form that evokes feeling and calls for various thematic interpretations on the part of the reader. Language to the author is the way by which she/he expresses herself/himself to the reader. Literary language is manipulated by its users with great care and complexity than the average language user can show.
French literature from the 12th to the 20th century
This book explores French literature from the twelfth to the twentieth century, offering a rich and varied panorama of literary currents, major authors and outstanding works. It is an interesting tool for those wishing to understand all aspects of French literature, presented in a clear and accessible way. The strength of this book lies in its ability to make the complexity of this literature comprehensible, enabling every reader to plunge into the fascinating world of French writers through the centuries.
Build-a-Book
WRITE A BETTER BOOK FASTER Plotter? Pantser? It doesn't matter. Whatever your style, if you want to knock out a great first draft, then you need to develop the essential story elements first. Author Erika Kelly distills down the most important lessons taught by the great story analysts into this prewriting process to help create fully realized characters and a plot map that'll track the story and relationship arcs. Never again will you have to stare at a blank page, wonder what scene to write next, or tackle revisions with no idea where to begin. This book will give you the building blocks you need to construct a fully developed, emotionally powerful story. And you'll do it better and faster than you ever have before.
Reflection of Social Institutions in the Plays of Vijay Tendulkar
Vijay Tendulkar's plays have long been recognized for their bold, unflinching portrayal of social realities and the institutions that govern human lives. His works delve into the deepest corners of Indian society, revealing the oppressive nature of its most entrenched structures patriarchy, caste, religion, and politics. The book meticulously examines how Tendulkar hold a mirror to society, revealing the often hidden but deeply influential role that these institutions play in shaping human behavior. By interrogating these systems, Tendulkar invites us to question their legitimacy and recognize the harm they can cause. The book, Reflection of Social Institutions in the Plays of Vijay Tendulkar, specifically focuses on four of his most powerful plays: Kamala, Silence! The Court is in Session, Sakharam Binder, and The Vultures. Each of these works provides a profound critique of social institutions, and this study brings these critiques to light with great clarity and insight. Tendulkar highlights the commodification of women and exposes the hypocrisy of societal norms that masquerade as moral judgment. The book keep journey of social institutions reflected in his plays.
Public speech
Public speaking is the process and act of speaking or giving a lecture to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain a listening audience. Public speaking is commonly understood as face-to-face speaking between individuals and an audience for the purpose of communication. It is closely allied to "presenting", although the latter is more often associated with commercial activity. Most of the time, public speaking is to persuade the audience.
The Price of Books
"Most people have not yet learned to regard books as a necessity. They will beg them, they will borrow them, they will do everything, in fact, but buy them. People... who will unhesitatingly pay 8 shillings apiece for a dozen gramophone records... will think twice, if not three times, before spending even 5 shillings upon a book which will last a lifetime." -Sir Stanley Unwin, The Price of Books (1925). The Price of Books (1925) is an essay by Sir Stanley Unwin about the state of book publishing in early twentieth century Britain. While he explains the mechanics of book pricing in ways that are similar to the early twenty-first century, he laments that books are not appreciated enough and often too cheap in proportion to the publishers' costs. This essay offers an engaging glimpse into publishing for students of history, publishers and others interested in the world of publishing.
Reflection of Social Institutions in the Plays of Vijay Tendulkar
Reflection of Social Institutions in the Plays of Vijay Tendulkar presents an insightful exploration into how Tendulkar's dramatic works critique, question, and mirror the operations of social institutions, ranging from family dynamics to political systems. His plays are not just literary marvels; they are also cultural artifacts that engage with the most urgent social issues of their time. His works transcend mere entertainment, serving as potent vehicles for social commentary. He possessed a rare ability to discern the flaws in institutions often taken for granted-such as patriarchy, marriage, caste, religion, and politics-illuminating how these constructs mold and sometimes distort human relationships. Plays like Ghashiram Kotwal, Sakharam Binder, and Kanyadaan stand as powerful critiques of power dynamics, moral hypocrisy, and the human condition under institutional control.This book's strength lies in its comprehensive examination of how Tendulkar's plays intersect with social, cultural, and political realities. Tendulkar uses these plays to hold a mirror to society, revealing the often hidden but deeply influential role that these institutions play in shaping human behaviour.
English in Use
The book is a reference guide for teachers and students of learning English. This comprehensive resource is designed to support classroom learning by putting language into practice in simulated situations. The activities are suitable for learners at all levels, from beginners to advanced.The book includes 41 activities addressing different language components. Each activity ensures learning is interactive and enjoyable. Teachers will find valuable tips and strategies for effective lesson planning and classroom management, while students will benefit from active involvement in practical activities. This book is user-friendly and offers flexibility to teachers. Whether used in a classroom setting or for self-study, "English in Use" provides a wealth of resources to help learners achieve fluency and confidence in English. With its practical insights and comprehensive coverage, "English in Use" is an indispensable tool for anyone looking to master the English language and excel in their teaching or learning journey.
Semantic-Functional Characteristics of Non-Alternative Vocabulary
This study guide is intended for specialists in the field of philology in higher educational institutions. In the study guide non-reversible lexis and its linguistic features are mainly manifested in translated texts, non-replaceable lexis is used without translation in translated texts, national, local, historical related to the past, way of life, customs and values of a particular people, expression of religious color, having common and different aspects with non-alternative lexical acquisition words, acquisition of some of the non-alternative lexical units into another language under the influence of linguistic and non-linguistic factors, acquisition by active use in a foreign language have in common with words, some of them are not completely assimilated into another language, remain in the group of manual words, differ from native words by expressing national and local color, lexicon without alternative from one language to another more artistic, partial, scientific translation, mass media, internet access issues are researched.
Composition Problems in the Structural Analysis of a Lyrical Work
In this book, lyrical composition is discussed as a compositional and important artistic act that will appear on the basis of the poet's creative intention. The work helps to recognize and define the individuality of the author, the author's style, and the author's skill in lyrics in common poetry.The book can serve as a scientific-theoretical experience and a practical manual for researchers dealing with the problem of poetry, poets who represent artistic practice, and all lovers of literature, as well as students and master's students of educational institutions.
Lessons Experimental Translators Can Learn from Finnegans Wake
Inspiring translators by making specific experimental writing strategies available to them, this book reimagines experimental translation through close readings of Finnegans Wake.Robinson's engagement with translational aspects of Finnegans Wake provides rich and useful insights into experimental translation that encourage new approaches to translation theory and practice. The author analyses Joyce's serial homophonic translations, portmanteau words, and heteronyms along translational lines (following Fritz Senn, Clive Hart, Patrick O'Neill, and others), and offers a showcase translation of Walter Benjamin's "Task of the Translator" using all three experimental techniques borrowed from the Wake.The book will be a valuable addition to any postgraduate course in translation theory, literary theory, and Joycean literature. Translation scholars, students, and researchers will find this text a compelling read.
Power Verses Civilization
William Golding's Lord of the Flies serves as a profound exploration of human nature, particularly the innate depravity of man, shaped by his experiences during World War II. The novel reveals Golding's discovery of humanity's darker impulses, emphasizing his belief that civilization is fragile and easily disrupted. This theme is reflected in the transformation of the boys on the island, showcasing how their descent into savagery reveals the beast within-an allegory for humanity's inherent evil. Golding critiques the changes in civilization, illustrating how quickly societal norms can erode under the influence of unchecked power dynamics. The novel remains relevant in contemporary society, prompting critical reflections on moral behavior in extreme circumstances. Through symbolism and allegory, Lord of the Flies invites readers to confront the complexities of human nature, highlighting the eternal struggle between civilization and savagery while serving as a cautionary tale about the darker aspects of humanity.
Teaching Writing (Story Writing) Through TBLT Activities
Task-based language teaching is one of the widely discussed learner-centered approaches for the last few decades. It aims at developing students' communicative skills through their active engagement in various tasks focusing more on meaning than on form. This paper, however, focuses on Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) as a successful tool for tackling writing as one of the most difficult skills to develop. The entire study purposes a way forward to strengthen teachers' ability to bring TBLT theory into practice through story writing. It defines TBLT and examines its importance for enhancing the writing skills of EFL students, giving examples of tasks that have been successfully tried out in the classroom.
ENGLISH LITERATURE (Major)
Easy Study Materials: English Literature of the Elizabethan and Jacobean Age is designed to meet the needs of BA Semester I students at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, as part of the curriculum introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It provides an in-depth exploration of the social, cultural, and literary developments of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods, with a specific focus on the analysis of significant texts and Shakespearean drama. The two papers, MT-1 and MT-2, are thoughtfully structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the era's key literary figures and works. The question-and-answer format is designed to enhance students' comprehension and analytical skills, allowing them to appreciate the breadth and depth of Elizabethan and Jacobean literature. The first paper, English Literature of the Elizabethan and Jacobean Age (ELT1MJ1), begins with a discussion of the social and literary characteristics that define these eras. A key aspect of this period is the sonnet, a popular poetic form used to convey personal emotions, particularly love.
Modern tragic theater
This is a study of the tragic in modern theater in the works of Eugene O'Neill and Nelson Rodrigues. Why Eugene O'Neill and Nelson Rodrigues? Firstly, because they are two playwrights I admire and have been interested in for many years. Secondly, specifically considering the subject of this work, they are authors who, for the first time in the dramaturgy of their countries, presented an original and revolutionary formulation of the tragic, transforming the archaic structures of the theater in force at the time of the premieres of their first plays. This is a work of great interest to lovers of theater, especially the works of these two great writers.
Teaching Movies Effectively via NVivo R1
This book addresses the issue of how to teach English via movies. The book is composed of two parts: theory and practice. In the theory section, the author analyzed Get Out 1 using the Word Cloud, Auto Code, and Word Frequency functions of NVivo R1 to see what is happening in the text. A strategy for acquiring vocabulary, combined by the author and Ahn, was provided to speed up the process of students developing the words. In the practice section, the entire script of Get Out 1. The author's edited version focused on words, translation, and idiomatic expressions directly linked to listening comprehension.
The Routledge Handbook of Latin American Literary Translation
This volume is devoted primarily to thinking comprehensively and systematically about the intersection of literary translation and Latin American literature, with a curated selection of original essays that critically engage with translation theories and practices outside of hegemonic Anglo centers.
Insights from Moroccan authors
Mohsine KHROU brilliantly meets this challenge with his short essays on French-speaking Moroccan authors, published in 2024 by Editions Universitaires Europ矇ennes under the title "Regards d'auteurs marocains". Aimed at a wide readership in search of contemporary literary discoveries, as well as informed connoisseurs of this corpus, Mohsine KHROU's work offers a new and lesser-known voice in French-speaking circles. Reading this book promises an immersive experience, inviting inner and outer resonance with this literary constellation, with each author distinguishing his or her singularity within this diversity. Without artifice or complexity, the book avoids rigid classification or jargon, opting for clear, effective titles that leave room for unconstrained discovery. The culture of the Maghrebian writer, the fruit of a melting pot of knowledge, is nourished by encounters, influences and varied inspirations. While opening up to the French language, Maghrebi writers remain deeply rooted in their own culture, drawing inspiration from daily life and age-old traditions to enrich their writings.
Kodex. Jahrbuch Der Internationalen Buchwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft 12 (2023)
Das "Jahrbuch der Internationalen Buchwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft" erscheint seit 2011 und ist jedes Jahr einem besonderen Themenschwerpunkt gewidmet, wie zum Beispiel dem Strukturwandel in der Medienbranche, den Literaturpreisen oder der c im Zeitalter der Digitalisierung. Ziel von Kodex ist es, den Buchwissenschaften und den benachbarten Disziplinen eine Veroffentlichungs- und Diskussionsplattform zu bieten und zugleich als Archiv fur die Auseinandersetzung mit Themen, Methoden und Theorien, Handlungsfeldern und aktuellen Trends des Mediums Buch zur Verfugung zu stehen. Kodex greift aktuelle Themen und Fragen, Tendenzen und Probleme des Mediums Buch auf - insbesondere im Kontext des gegenwartigen digitalen Medienwandels. Das Periodikum ist ebenso offen fur Berichte und Uberlegungen aus der Praxis, denn der Sprach- und Bildzeichentrager Buch wird hier in der ganzen Bandbreite seiner gestalterischen, wirtschaftlichen, rechtlichen und kulturellen Aspekte behandelt.
