In her entertaining & edifying New York Times bestseller acclaimed author Francine Prose invites you to sit by her side & take a guided tour of the tools & tricks of the masters to discover why their work has endured. Written with passion humour & wisdom Reading Like a Writer will inspire readers to return to literature with a fresh eye & an eager heart
- to take pleasure in the long & magnificent sentences of Philip Roth & the breathtaking paragraphs of Isaac Babel; to look to John le Carre for a lesson in how to advance plot through dialogue & to Flannery OConnor for the cunning use of the telling detail; to be inspired by Emily Brontes structural nuance & Charles Dickenss deceptively simple narrative techniques. Most importantly Prose cautions readers to slow down & pay attention to words the raw material out of which all literature is crafted & reminds us that good writing comes out of good reading.
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Ricky Tomlinson master storyteller was right there in Liverpool at the start of the Mersey Beat music revolution led by The Beatles. In SEARCHING FOR THE ROCK ISLAND LINE Ricky captures one of the most exciting eras in the history of rock n roll when it was being challenged in the popularity stakes by the washboard beat of skiffle. It is the compelling story of how the lyrics of a song lead a young Scouse musician on an adventure that takes him across the United States & through a series of life-changing experiences. This is a thrilling tale that is certain to strike a chord with anybody interested in the formative times of The Beatles. Those were the days my friends.. . ...

This is a step by step workbook which teaches the Phono-Graphix reading method. The book is comprehensive
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Leanne Chalmers has made a career for herself presenting her own style of home decorating & design on the nations screens. That was her past life at least. For now Leanne has been forced to start again as Lily leaving her name job & marriage behind. No-one in the Lancashire village of Eagleton has a clue about Lily save that shes come up from the South West with her best friend & a small child. But its hard to lead a solitary existence in a small place & Lily & Babs are swiftly embraced by some of the local characters: Mike the Catholic priest who the girls cant help noticing is easy on the eye; Eve a Liverpudlian who has a big mouth but a heart of gold; the hairdressers Paul & Maurice; & Dave & his love Philly both shy yet determined not to be cowed by Daves mother the domineering matriarch of the village. Soon Lilys new life is full of promise & as she joins Daves reading room a shop come cafe & library she begins to relax. But then Eve is wounded in a burglary & suddenly Lily is afraid that her secret is out: her husband Clive may have discovered where she is & having left her for dead before is now out to kill her... Full of Ruth Hamiltons unique warmth & humour THE READING ROOM is a rich compelling novel of love life & courage. ...

Shakespeares Sonnets" are as important & vital today as they were when first published four hundred years ago. Perhaps no collection of verse before or since has so captured the imagination of readers & lovers; certainly no poem has come under such intense critical scrutiny & presented the reader with such a bewildering number of alternative interpretations. In this illuminating & often irreverent guide Don Paterson offers a fresh & direct approach to the Sonnets asking what they can still mean to the twenty-first century reader. In a series of fascinating & highly entertaining commentaries placed alongside the poems themselves Don Paterson discusses the meaning technique hidden structure & feverish narrative of the Sonnets as well as the difficulties they present for the modern reader. Most importantly however he looks at what they tell us about William Shakespeare the lover
- & what they might still tell us about ourselves."
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Key Words with Peter & Jane" uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully & confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched & world renowned. " Book 6c" provides the link with writing for the words used in Readers "6a" & "6b". Once this book has been completed the child moves on to book "7a". " The Key Words with Peter & Jane" books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually & repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the look & say method of learning). Examples of key words are: the one two he. There are 12 levels each with 3 books: a b & c. " Series a": gradually introduces new words. " Series b": provides further practise of words featured in the a series. " Series c": links reading with writing & phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each a & b book are also reinforced in the c books." ...

This unique portable library of 120 exceptional readings: provides teachers with easy access to key texts on education both classic & contemporary works from international contributors drawn from books & journals showcases important research findings provides a comprehensive resource for pre- & in-service training courses. Readings for Reflective Teaching may be read independently but is also part of an unprecedented support package a?? specifically designed for busy students mentors & teachers: Reflective Teaching: a best-selling comprehensive textbook for teacher education & development. www.rtweb.info: a fully integrated online resource providing regularly updated material including Guidance on Further Reading Reflective Activities a Compendium of Terms & Web Links. ...

This writers-block busting workbook guides authors through the process of planning & plotting their novel before writing it from the initial idea generation & brainstorming through character setting & story development. Full of helpful lists plot maps character Q& As field trips writing exercises inspiring"es & much more Ready Set Novel!" provides ample inspiration & guidance for first-time novelists & more seasoned scribes alike." ...

Start together on a lifetime of learning- the greatest gift you can give your child A trip to the supermarket. A drive to the mall. A refrigerator. A telephone. A television. Transform these everyday experiences & household items into a world of words & wonder for your child. Early childhood education specialist Marlene Barron shows you how to stimulate your childs natural interest in reading & writing by sharing 60 imaginative & entertaining activities. Each one is: * Inspired by the internationally renowned Montessori approach to education * Developed especially for children ages 3 to 7 * Aimed at achieving specific objectives such as increasing vocabulary letter formation sequencing listening & motor skills & more * Readily upgraded to keep pace with your childs progress * Easy to do & loads of fun! The Ready Set Learn series was created to help parents & children explore concepts & develop skills necessary to succeed in school. In addition to dozens of activities each book contains a substantial overview explaining childrens developmental needs. Also available in the Ready Set Learn series: Ready Set Count; Ready Set Explore; Ready Set Cooperate. Marlene Barrons special understanding of people-children parents teachers-has led to these very special books. The activities here will allow children to construct a deeper more complex understanding of their world & will be fun for both parent & child. I recommend these books to anyone who works with children." -John Chattin-Mc Nichols Ph.D. Associate Professor School of Education Seattle University Vice President American Montessori Society" ...

Welcome to the Little Charley Bear Super Car Race! Charleys in the lead against Caramel & Nibblit. He suddenly gets a chance to really beat the competition. Will Charley help his friends or leave them behind? Read this lovely board storybook to find out what happens to Little Charley Bear & his friends. Based on the CBeebies" show " Little Charley Bear" is narrated by James Corden." ...