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Includes both Reagan's own writing and his favourite quotations, proverbs, and excerpts from speeches, poetry, and literature. The breadth of…
these notes sheds light on a man who was deeply engaged with the arts, culture, and politics. Known as the "Great Communicator," Reagan sought wisdom from a wide-ranging set of political figures, philosophers, novelists, and poets. Some strong language. c2011.By University of Birmingham Staff. 1990
A comprehensive reference grammar specially developed for advanced students and teachers of English. Using information from the COBUILD database, the…
editors have selected what they consider to be the most important examples of spoken and written modern English. 1990.By Philippe Claudel. 2015
"En dressant l'inventaire des parfums qui nous émeuvent - ce que j'ai fait pour moi, ce que chacun peut faire…
pour lui-même -, on voyage librement dans une vie. Le bagage est léger. On respire et on se laisse aller. Le temps n'existe plus : car c'est aussi cela la magie des parfums que de nous retirer du courant qui nous emporte, et nous donner l'illusion que nous sommes toujours ce que nous avons été, ou que nous fûmes ce que nous nous apprêtons à être. Alors la tête nous tourne délicieusement. P. Claudel" -- 4e de couv.By Tim Bowling. 2002
A comprehensive gathering of 17 interviews with and by many of Canada's most exciting poetic talents. In each of them,…
a younger and/or less widely known poet questions an older, more celebrated peer on a wide range of issues. 2002.By Richard Van Camp. 2020
"Stories are medicine. During a time of heightened isolation, this bestselling author shares what he knows about the power of…
storytelling--and offers some of his own favourite stories from Elders, friends, and family. Gathering around a campfire, or the dinner table, we humans have always told stories. Through them, we define our identities and shape our understanding of the world. Master storyteller and bestselling author Richard Van Camp writes of the power of storytelling and its potential to transform speakers and audiences alike. In Gather, Van Camp shares what elements make a compelling story and offers insights into basic storytelling techniques, such as how to read a room--even on Zoom--and how to capture the attention of listeners. And he delves further into the impact storytelling can have, helping readers understand how to create community and how to banish loneliness through their tales. A member of the Tlicho Dene First Nation, Van Camp also includes stories from Elders whose wisdom influenced him. During a time of uncertainty and disconnection, stories reach across vast distances to offer connection. Gather is a joyful reminder of this for storytellers: all of us."By Scott R. Sanders, Judy A. Reeves. 1999
Author Sanders draws from The Power of Stories which was originally published by The Georgia Review to explain how we…
use stories in many ways to make sense of our livesBy Nick Morgan. 2018
Guide to effective online communication addresses problems inherent in the virtual world, including the lack of feedback, empathy, control, emotion,…
and connection and commitment. Discusses specific techniques for emails, conference calls, webinars, chat sessions, and sales. 2018By Lynn E. Miner. 2003
By Juan Felipe Herrera. 2018
Former US poet laureate shares secrets about viewing the world from a poet's perspective, explaining how "jabberwalking" poets draw inspiration…
from everything they experience to express themselves in creative ways. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018By Edwidge Danticat. 2017
Author of Claire of the Sea Light (BR 20281) and MacArthur Fellow examines the ways writers investigate and portray death…
in their work, using her reactions to her mother's death from ovarian cancer as a starting point. Examples include Toni Morrison, Gabriel García Márquez, Joan Didion, and others. 2017By Kim Barker. 2016
A foreign correspondent recounts her early years reporting in central and south Asia, beginning in Afghanistan. Discusses military and political…
actions observed, her fading hopes for stability in the region, and her personal life at the time. Originally published as The Taliban Shuffle. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2011By June Casagrande. 2018
By Benjamin Dreyer. 2019
Random House editor distills the knowledge that he has gained from working on hundreds of books into a guide on…
punctuation, grammar, and usage. Provides general rules and lessons as well as tips for specific difficult cases. Strong language. Bestseller. 2019By John Dufresne. 2018
Novelist and creative writing professor presents a guide to writing flash fiction, which is typically defined as being between 250…
and 1,500 words in length. Uses examples to deconstruct the composition of good short stories and examines what is required. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2018By Patricia Reilly Giff. 2016
Newbery Honor-winning author provides entertaining tips and advice on how to write fiction. Her dog Rosie attempts to distract her,…
but ultimately provides creative inspiration. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2016By Manjula Martin. 2017
Thirty-three essays and interviews about making a career and living from writing. Contributors include Cheryl Strayed, Susan Orlean, Alexander Chee,…
Yiyun Li, Roxane Gay, Malinda Lo, Nick Hornby, Daniel José Older, Jennifer Weiner, and more. Topics cover breaking in, writing fiction and nonfiction, budgeting money, and everyday practicalities. 2017By Kate Riggs. 2013
Four books on different parts of speech. Adjectives looks at words that describe nouns. Includes their uses in sentences, their…
common and proper types, and how to spot different forms. Adverbs explains words that describe actions. Also includes Nouns and Verbs. For grades 2-4. 2013By Charles Bukowski. 2015
Collection of previously unpublished correspondence by the author of Pulp (DB 40326) and The Pleasures of the Damned (DB 66380),…
discussing the art of creation with publishers, editors, friends, and peers. Shares the joys and tribulations of not only writing, but writing for publication. 2015By Roy Peter Clark. 2016
Author of The Glamour of Grammar (BR 20315) examines writing lessons that can be gleaned from twenty-five classic texts, such…
as The Great Gatsby, The Bluest Eye, and Lolita. He demonstrates how to mine these works for invaluable writing strategies and apply them. 2016By David Crystal. 2015
Linguist examines the history of English punctuation and its many oddities. Provides accounts of the origins and progress of every…
kind of punctuation mark and offers advice on how to use these marks most effectively. 2015