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Scribal Correction and Literary Craft
By Daniel Wakelin. 2014
This extensive survey of scribal correction in English manuscripts explores what correcting reveals about attitudes to books, language and literature…
in late medieval England. Daniel Wakelin surveys a range of manuscripts and genres, but focuses especially on poems by Chaucer, Hoccleve and Lydgate, and on prose works such as chronicles, religious instruction and practical lore. His materials are the variants and corrections found in manuscripts, phenomena usually studied only by editors or palaeographers, but his method is the close reading and interpretation typical of literary criticism. From the corrections emerge often overlooked aspects of English literary thinking in the late Middle Ages: scribes, readers and authors seek, though often fail to achieve, invariant copying, orderly spelling, precise diction, regular verse and textual completeness. Correcting reveals their impressive attention to scribal and literary craft – its rigour, subtlety, formalism and imaginativeness – in an age with little other literary criticism in English.Gifted: 1,000 Gift Ideas for Everyone in Your Life
By Sarah Weidman. 2006
From a self-proclaimed shopaholic, Gifted identifies more than 20 different personalities-from The Curious Kid and The Sporty Adventurer to The…
Big Boss, The Quirky Pal, and The Sweet 16-and provides specific and original ideas for each one. The first gift guide to organize gift recipients according to personality typeThe Playwright's Voice
By David Savran. 1999
This new volume of interviews with contemporary playwrights attests to the fact the dramatic art is alive and well in…
America and celebrates the art and talent of fifteen of the theatre's most important artists. In extensive interviews, they discuss their work, influences and their craft and how the art form relates to our cultural heritage, as well as the state of theatre-its-meaning and purposes as we approach the 21st Century. David Savran lays out their remarkable achievements and provides telling insights to their work in his substantial introductions to each interview.Interviews with: Edward AlbeeJon Robin BaitzPhilip Kan GotandaHolly HughesTony KushnerTerrence McNallySuzan-Lori ParksJosé RiveraNtozake ShangeNicky SilverAnna Deavere SmithPaula VogelWendy WassersteinMac Wellman and George C. Wolfe.Going Green
By Sally Kneidel, Sadie Kneidel. 2008
Going Green focuses on the biggest environmental culprits of the American lifestyle--diet, housing, clothing, and transportation--and provides practical, effective steps…
we can take to reduce our carbon footprint and live more sustainably. Comprehensive and empowering, it will make you think twice about every dollar you spend.The Football Fanatic's Essential Guide: 2018 World Cup Special
By Novy Kapadia. 2018
The definitive companion to the 2018 World Cup Every four years, football kicks off a frenzy with every match, every…
player and every kick being analysed with fervour and recorded with vigour. This essential handbook is the perfect volume for every footballcrazy fan who wants facts, statistics and data right on hand. The Football Fanatic's Essential Guide for 2018 is jam-packed with fascinating facts on international matches and players since the World Cup began. Put together by reputed sports journalist, columnist and commentator Novy Kapadia, this compendium of football facts will score with every passionate enthusiast of the beautiful game. PLUS - 100 quiz questions to test your football quotient - All the stats you need from 1930 to 2014 - Tracking charts for 2018 matchesAmerican Architecture and Urbanism
By Vincent Scully. 1969
A classic book authored by the foremost architectural historian in America, this fully illustrated history of American architecture and city…
planning is based on Vincent Scully's conviction that architecture and city planning are inseparably linked and must therefore be treated together. He defines architecture as a continuing dialogue between generations which creates an environment across time. This definitive survey extends beyond the cities themselves to the American scene as a whole, which has inspired the reasonable balanced, closed and ordered forms, and above all the probity, that he feels typifies American architecture.A Collection of Chinese Maxims
By Yin Haibo, Yin Bangyan. 2009
A beautiful collection of Chinese maxims now available in both the original Chinese and in English translation. They cover such…
diverse topics as government, learning, cultivation of character, affections, and ways of the world. Short and epigrammatic, these maxims are rich of the spirit and culture of China.How To Write Anything with Readings with 2016 MLA Update
By John J Ruszkiewicz, Jay T Dolmage. 2015
THIS TITLE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE 2016 MLA UPDATES! Our editorial team has updated this text based on…
content from The MLA Handbook, 8th Edition. Browse our catalog or contact your representative for a full listing of updated titles and packages, or to request a custom ISBN. Instructors at hundreds of colleges and universities have turned to How to Write Anything for clear, focused writing advice that gives students just what they need, when they need it. And students love it—because John Ruszkiewicz’s tone makes writing in any genre approachable, with a flexible, rhetorical framework for a range of common academic and real-world genres, and a reference with extra support for writing, research, design, style, and grammar. The new edition also gives students more support for writing portfolios, more help working with the concept of genre, and more emphasis on critical reading and writing—all essential to academic success. And you’ll find more teaching ideas and syllabi from the community of teachers led by coauthor Jay Dolmage. The result is everything you need to teach composition in a flexible and highly visual guide, reference, and reader.Hollywood's Chinese Theatre
By Stacey Endres, Robert Cushman, Ginger Rogers. 1992
Throughout its history and up to the present day, the theatre has served as a worldwide magnet to fans and…
tourists--more than 2 million visitors annually--who flock to the site daily to view the flamboyant architecture and the historic cement squares. The footprints, handprints, and signatures of 213 of Hollywood's most famous celebrities include those of three comedy teams, one set of quintuplets, two robots and a villainous sci-fi characterk, one ventiloquist's dummy, two horses, and the world's most famous duck!The Daily Telegraph Tax Guide 2014
By David Genders. 2014
The Daily Telegraph Tax Guide contains everything you need to know about completing a Self-Assessment tax return for 2013/14 including:…
full details of the new High Income Child Benefit tax charge section-by-section worked illustrations key changes from the 2013 Autumn Statement and March 2014 Budget dealing effectively with HM Revenue & Customs when and how to file your return and pay your tax For any taxpayer, whether self-employed, part-time, retired or unemployed, the book is an invaluable resource that can help ensure that you are as tax efficient as possible, offering practical advice, timetables and examples that aim to simplify what many people view as a complex and challenging procedure. With a whole range of top tips for saving on all types of tax, The Daily Telegraph Tax Guide is the essential guide to completing your 2013/14 tax return.Getting Along Famously
By Melissa Hellstern. 2008
Where would we be without our friends? If we are truly fortunate, we each have one special friend in our…
lives-the one who cheers every accomplishment no matter how small, who lifts spirits in even the darkest hour, and who knows our deepest secrets and will never tell. In a look at six of the most iconic best friends of our time, bestselling author Melissa Hellstern crafts a charming celebration of strong women and the enduring bonds that unite them. With pairs like Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren, Coco Chanel and Madame Misia Sert, and Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett, Getting Along Famously brings these famous friendships down to earth and explores the precious the art of friendship and the many forms it takes. These women walked the world side by side building friendships that not only withstood all the joys and sorrows of life, but often encouraged them to reach the top of their professions. Whether through laughter or tears, these dynamic relationships illuminate the importance of friendship in every woman's life. Part surprising biography, part tribute to the unique bonds of friendship, Getting Along Famously will remind you of your delight in your own friends and is the perfect book to share with those woman that mean so much you choose to call them family.How to Get Into the Top Law Schools, 4th edition
By Richard Montauk. 2008
Richard Montauk, a savvy admissions insider, demystifies the application process and provides the tools to ace every step. Based on…
interviews with dozens of admissions officers, Montauk delivers a candid view of what leading law schools look for in an applicant. He also gives applicants solid advice on developing marketing strategies, writing winning essays, maximizing financial aid, and assessing and upgrading credentials to better match that ideal profile.The Ituraeans and the Roman Near East: Reassessing the Sources
By E. A. Myers. 2010
The Ituraeans, a little-known people of late first century BCE Syria/Palestine, are referred to briefly in a number of early…
texts, notably Pliny, Strabo and Josephus, and the principality of Ituraea is mentioned in Luke 3.1. There is, as yet, no consensus among archaeologists as to whether certain artefacts should be attributed to the Ituraeans or not. They form a mysterious backdrop to what we know of the area in the time of Jesus, which remains obstinately obscure despite the enormous amount of research in recent decades on the 'historical Jesus' and Greco-Roman Galilee. Through reference to the early texts, modern scholarship has contributed to a claim the Ituraeans were an Arab tribal group known mainly for their recurrent brigandage. Elaine Myers challenges these presuppositions and suggests a reappraisal of previous interpretations of these texts and the archaeological evidence to present a more balanced portrait of this ancient people.Breakthrough Rapid Reading
By Peter Kump. 1999
The former National Director of Education for Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics. presents his do-it-yourself program for increasing reading speed and…
boosting comprehension. This program distills fundamental principles and skills chat can be learned at home with the help of the drills and exercises provided. And because it lets readers choose their own materials and set their own pace, it's the ideal method for busy people juggling a full schedule.How to Survive a Sharknado and Other Unnatural Disasters
By Andrew Shaffer. 2014
Sharks Are Flying at Your Head at 300 mph. How Will You Survive? In the apocalyptic world we live in,…
Mother Nature is angry. Danger waits at every turn, and catastrophes like the Los Angeles sharknados have taught us that we need to be ready for anything. Too many lives have already been lost. But fear not. How to Survive a Sharknado and Other Unnatural Disasters is the first and only comprehensive guide to surviving the very worst that Mother Nature can throw our way. Inside this life-saving reference, you'll find: * Vital information about dozens of unnatural disasters and ungodly monsters that can injure, maim, or kill you, from arachnoquakes and ice twisters to piranhacondas and mega pythons; * Easy-to-understand survival tips for avoiding a bloody demise; * Inspirational words of wisdom from survivors, including Fin Shepard and April Wexler; * Useful resources, such as the Shepard Survival Assessment Test (S.S.A.T), and much more. With this essential book in hand, you too can be a hero who laughs in the face of calamity while saving friends and family. Or you can just avoid getting savagely ripped apart by a robocroc. Either way, you've been warned. Now be prepared.Sharknado 2: The Second One premieres July 30 at 9/8c on Syfy!From the Trade Paperback edition.Urawaza
By Joel Holland, Lisa Katayama. 2008
Japan has a way of thinking that is just...different. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Tokyo-born journalist Lisa Katayama's…
collection of urawaza (a Japanese word for secret lifestyle tricks and techniques). Want to turbocharge your sled? Spray the bottom with nonstick cooking spray. Can't find someone to water your plants while you're away? Place the plant on a water-soaked diaper, so it slowly absorbs water over time. The subject of popular TV shows and numerous books in Japan, these unusually clever solutions to everyday problems have never before been published in English--until now! Urawaza collects more than 100 once-secret tricks, offering step-by-step directions and explanations.Ciudadania Americana ¡Hecho fácil! con CD (United States Citizenship Test Guide with CD)
By Raquel Roque. 2008
Todo el inglés que usted necesita saber para el nuevo examen de naturalización Para que sea aún más fácil, ¡el…
inglés está escrito en español! ¡El examen de ciudadanía cambió! Ya no son solamente las 100 preguntas típicas de historia, el nuevo examen de naturalización contiene preguntas sobre temas como: Sistema de gobierno Cívica integrada La historia de los Estados Unidos Preguntas de la aplicación N-400 Nuevas preguntas personales Oraciones del examen de lectura y escrituraEsta guía contiene las preguntas y respuestas en inglés y español, e incluye un CD para aprender y pronunciar rápidamente todo el examen. Para ayudarlo con su pronunciación del inglés, se incluyen las preguntas y respuestas con la fonética escrita tal como suena en español. ¿Puede usted hablar inglés? Sí, puedo. Can you speak English? (can iú spík ínglish?) Yes, I can. (iés ái can)The World's Greatest Wine Estates: A Modern Perspective
By Robert M. Parker. 2005
Beer Tasting Quick Reference Guide
By Jeff Alworth. 2012
Here's a fun guide to discover the nuances of artisan beers from lagers and ales to porters and stouts. Tasting…
profiles from the booklet get the ball rolling--they break down beer into style categories and include information on each variety's background, flavors, aromas, and unique character.You Gotta See This
By Cindy Pearlman. 2007
In time for Oscar season, Hollywood’s top stars talk about the movies that move them Everyone has a favorite movieeven…
movie stars themselves. In You Gotta See This, veteran entertainment reporter Cindy Pearlman gets the scoop on the top movie picks of Hollywood’s entertainment elite. Through over one hundred interviews with actors, writers, and directors, Pearlman discovers the eclecticand sometimes surprisingtastes of the people who make the movies we love: * Jet Li discusses the Buddhist themes” that made him a lifelong Star Wars fan * Johnny Depp talks about how The Wizard of Oz gave him hope of escaping his bleak childhood in rural Florida * Jennifer Lopez recalls the inspiration of seeing proof that my people could sing, dance, and act” in West Side Story * Vin Deisel explains why he considers Gone With the Wind the ultimate action movie” From Bruce Willis on Dr. Strangelove to Jim Carrey on Network, You Gotta See This is a compulsively readable, star-studded tribute to the movies. .