Language: Reference and general Books

This book shows that reading-writing is a two-way street that is burgeoning with research activity. It provides a comprehensive and updated view on reading-writing connections by drawing on extant research and findings. It puts forward a new conception...

Do you want to become a Japanese speaker? Your journey begins here - it's time to unlock Hiragana and Katakana.One of the most popular languages in the world, Japanese has become the eighth most learned language across the globe. Allowing you to unlock...

French Picture Dictionary Pictures, Coloring, Quizzes, Spelling and more... You know you've never learned French like this before! Learning a new language is a new way of meeting new people, opening doors in your professional career and...

Have you been trying to learn Korean and find yourself having trouble discovering and practicing new words? Are traditional textbooks just not helping you out as you expected them to? Do you think that there should be a better way to learning...

This is actually a book like none you've ever seen before. This book is designed to teach you how to write by critiquing another person's writing. This is the BEST way I've ever used to learn how to write. In this book you'll have lots of space to edit...

What you're holding in your hand will change the way you write. Peel back the veil that has separated you from your dream of publication. This is actually a book like none you've ever seen before. This book is designed to teach you how to write by...

Stravaig: A fiction for voices is a rewrite of Samuel Beckett's great radio play All That Fall, set in rural Aberdeenshire. Where Beckett's text is about two old people and the spectre of death, David Wheatley's text inverts the source material,...

Barney Ashton-Bullock’s Café Kaput! is an exuberant, sexed-up pamphlet laced with enough innuendo to sink an armada. An exploration of the physical side of queer desire, the poems take delight in their own irreverence, singing the body...

So, you've signed up for your theological studies; you've weathered the storm of those early weeks of language study; you've coped with your early forays into biblical exegesis; and you've been given a sketch of the history of the early church. There's...

Public speaking is the #1 fear in America. Millions of people are terrified at the prospect of going up on stage and addressing a crowd even more than they’re afraid of death. And yet, it’s an unavoidable experience if you want to...

THE IDEA is a manual for conquering the most important part of the screenwriting or fiction writing process — the first part. Most writers rush too quickly through choosing a story idea, so they can dive into writing it. And it’s the biggest...

This is Writers on Writing – An Author’s Guide where your favorite authors share their ultimate secrets in becoming and being an author.  Ready to unleash the author in you?The Infrastructure of the Gods by Brian HodgeThe...

Dale Carnegie's TIPS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING is an updated edition of Carnegie's seminal work, PUBLIC SPEAKING, the four course books in public speaking published by the YMCA. Here is the authentic Dale Carnegie, both folksy and erudite,...

Hey there language explorers! Do you want to "get the hang of" American English and wield it like a true native?You're in the right place! "American Idioms for Everyday Use" is your guide to learning and using the special phrases, interesting slang, and...

Call it advertising, call it promotion, call it marketing, but whatever you call it, every business and organization depends on words with impact. You need to grab the attention of potential customers, clients, or supporters and call them to action. Few...

Scientific information is increasingly being communicated at both national and international scientific conferences in the form of poster presentations. A recent international conference, for example, which involved nearly 500...

This Dictionary covers information and communication technology (ICT), including hardware and software; information networks, including the Internet and the World Wide Web; automatic control; and ICT-related computer-aided...

This volume collects H.P. Lovecraft's three major works on fantasy fiction: "Supernatural Horror in Literature" -- his survey of the weird and supernatural in fiction; and "Notes on Writing Weird Fiction" and "Notes on Writing Interplanetary Fiction" --...

In the context of a systematic overview of the possibilities of applying narratological concepts to a study of TV series, ten case studies are explored in depth, demonstrating how series such as 24, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twin Peaks, Star Trek,...

The Radical Act of Listening: Making Documenatry and Investigative Theatre explores best practices in the field of Documentary and Investigative theatre and offers readers a how-to guide for making their own work, written by a leading practitioner in the...

Focusing on transculturality, this edited volume explores how the role of translation and the idea of (un)translatability in the transformative complementation of different civilizations facilitates the transcultural connection between Chinese and other...

This collection explores the translation of dialogue from the adaptations of literary classics across audiovisual media, engaging with the question of what makes a classic through an audiovisual translation lens.

This book argues that moral rights provisions in copyright law rest on a misunderstanding, or romanticization, of the role of the author.

Drawing from rich, naturally occurring language data and synthesizing insights from the fields of interpersonal pragmatics and Chinese interpersonal communication, this book presents a compelling exploration of the management of negative emotions through...

Ernest Hemingway revolutionized modern fiction with his unique style.Along the way, he tried to explain his methods with cryptic references and subtle clues--but for the most part--his secrets have been kept secret.This book seeks to unravel what he...

There is so much information out on how to write and publish a book, yet much of the tips for success are hard to find. The process can seem a bit daunting. The Gatekeeper's Keys is a straightforward authorship reference and writing guide that exposes...

Become a Public Speaking Pro in 5 StepsNo matter how experienced you think you are, speaking before an audience is not an easy feat. Those who seem to do it effortlessly know the strategy, know the secret. They can keep audiences engaged from start to...

Hailed as everything from "the father of modern acrobatics" to the "rabble-rouser of Chinese circus," Master Trainer Lu Yi brings his trademark humor and acrobatic philosophy to his own life story in Training is Bitter. He recalls a nearly...

Writers who don't write put themselves in a form of self-imposed mental imprisonment that must be unlocked to live a fulfilling life. This book will help guide you through conquering fear, resistance, and uncertainty so that nothing can stand in the way...

Ready to be the speaker you strive to be?Many people want to be speakers who captivate audiences. Few are. Nerves get in the way. A lack of knowledge gets in the way. Well-meaning but bad advice gets in the way.Yet there are dynamic speakers...

All genres, including fiction, memoir, and other narrative nonfiction, engage with individuals who drive the plot. The Construction of Character analyzes what makes a strong, complex character and how to strengthen works in progress or start something...

A guide to writing transformative nonfiction or inspirational memoir from a 6x author with nearly two decades' experience in the book writing and publishing space.If you've ever thought, "I really want to write a book, but..." this book is for you...

Jeff Rohde is an accomplished freelance writer and copywriter who regularly earns six figures per year from his craft. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Jeff has worked with clients across a diverse range of fields, including real estate,...

Are you tired of struggling with overwhelming amounts of information, scattered notes, and the constant feeling of missing out on crucial details? Look no further! "Mastering the Art of Smart Notes" is the ultimate guide that will revolutionize...

This new edition of How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries is the author's personal take on writing historical mysteries, based on over forty years in print as a writer of fiction and nonfiction and the publication of eighteen of her historical...

El Poder de Persuadir con tus PalabrasLa Guía Definitiva para Convertirte en un Maestro de la Comunicación PersuasivaDescubre las Claves del Éxito para Desatar tu Potencial Comunicacional. ¿Quieres aprender a hablar en...

In her second poetry collection, Whitney dives into what it means to be human in a world of pain, hook-up culture, love, and loss. Continuing her style of free-form and rhymed poetry seen in her debut collection, "Eclectic Poetry by Whitney,"...

Building your literary empire from home is a real possibility. You can start small and then gradually increase your efforts to increase your income and your authority as a professional writer. Start with a few side hustles for now and then grow them over...

A targeted book of advanced grammar tips and explanations for learners of English as a foreign language. It is not a book about all English grammar but aimed at those who wish to live, work or study in an English-speaking country or organisation and...

This Handbook of English is, in fact, meant for professionals as well as all levels and classes of learners. Having tought English language and literature for long years, I have conceived and designed this volume with a view to improving the...

Aawaaz ke bosay, is a book of Manqabat (a genre of urdu poetry) collection by Syed Shah Naseeruddin Bismil.آواز کے بوسے نامی اس منقبتی دیوان میں سید شاہ نصیرالدین بسمل ابوالعلائی نے بلالحاظ مسلک و مشرب مشہور و معروف اکابرین اور اولیائے امت کی بارگاہ میں...

Gul Afshani-e-Guftaar, is a book of poetry collection by Nishwar Wahidi which consists of his selected ghazals.نشور واحدی نے اردو غزل کے گیسوؤں کو سنوارا اور ان کو ایک نئی تابندگی بخشی۔ نشور ہر لحاظ سے منفرد لب و لہجے کے شاعر ہیں اور اس کا اعتراف متعدد...

Aag ki khushbu, is a book of Ghazals collection by Madhu Rima Singh.مدھو ریما سنگھ، غزل کی تعریف میں لکھتی ہیں کہ غزل کا شاعر وہ ہوتا ہے جو زندگی کی مسرتوں اور چاہتوں کو اس ڈر سے کہ کہیں وہ چھوٹ نہ جائیں، اتنی زور سے پکڑتا ہے کہ وہ اس کے ہاتھوں میں ہی دم...

Aaj ke Naghme Kal ke Sholay, is a poetry collection by Azeem Quraishi which consists of his poetry related to modernism.عظیم قریشی جدید اردو شاعروں میں سے ایک ہیں۔ ان کی شاعری ایک تجربہ ہے، موضوع اور فن، مواد اور ہئیت دونوں اعتبار سے۔ ان کی یہ نظمیں...

Do you struggle to learn new French words and phrases? Are you tired of sifting through dense, text-heavy language dictionaries?Our French picture dictionary is here to help! Featuring over 1,000 vivid illustrations, this dictionary offers an intuitive...

Are you struggling to learn German words and phrases? Do you find traditional language dictionaries difficult to understand?Our German picture dictionary is the solution you've been looking for! With over 1,000 colorful illustrations, this dictionary...

Aatish-e-Tar, is a book of poetry collection by Khumar Barabankvi which consists of his selected poetry. Khumar Barabankvi's real name was Mohammed Haidar Khan, but he wrote under the pen name Khumar.خمار کی غزلوں کی ایک خصوصیت ان کی بےپناہ نغمگی ہے۔ اِس...