Language Arts & Disciplines

This vibrant, large-format board book is both informative AND super-stylish - with flaps to lift on every page! Featuring gorgeous artwork by homeware designer Edward Underwood, which is sure to appeal to parents and toddlers alike, little ones will love...

Refreshed and updated, the fifth edition of this core textbook offers a clear and engaging introduction to the building blocks of the English language, namely its words, sounds and sentences. Assuming no prior knowledge, it combines accessibility with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915087911Author The School of LifePage Count 20Imprint School of LifePublisher School of Life

On 23rd April 2021, the Court of Appeal quashed the convictions of 39 former Subpostmasters and ruled their prosecutions were an affront to the public conscience. It is a scandal that has been described as one of the most widespread and significant...

Perspectives is a four-skills series in American and British English that teaches learners to think critically and to develop the language skills they need to find their own voice in English. The carefully-guided language lessons, real-world stories, and...

In On the Tip of My Tongue, logophile and television star Tom Read Wilson takes a delicious dive into the etymology and usage of words, euphemisms and bon mots. Written with his trademark sparkling wit, the star of Celebs Go Dating and self-avowed...

The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power. What makes "cults" so...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781592408986Author Christopher J. MooreFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Gotham BooksPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 238gDimensions(mm) 198mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780573090288Author K. ParkinFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Samuel French LtdPublisher Samuel French Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399579745Author Jessica BrodyFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed Press

In this bold and exhilarating mix of memoir and writing guide, Melissa Febos tackles the emotional, psychological, and physical work of writing intimately while offering an utterly fresh examination of the storyteller's life and the challenges it...

Public Libraries and Marxism provides a Marxist analytical framework for understanding public libraries and presents a set of proposals for transforming the capitalist libraries of today. Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of this Marxist framework,...

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material. Originally published in 1940, this book is a rare...

Whether it's the distress of a bad haircut (AGE-OTORI) or longing for the food someone else is eating (GROAKING), the pleasure found in other people's happiness (CONFELICITY) or the shock of jumping into icy water (CURGLAFF), there are real words to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399582677Author Joe GillardFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed Press

The Handwriting Practice books support literacy in schools by giving children practice in forming and joining letters, helping them to develop handwriting that is neat, fluent, legible and fast. Fully compatible with any school handwriting scheme,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385410953Author Margarita MadrigalFormat PaperbackPage Count 512Imprint Doubleday & Co Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 442gDimensions(mm)...

'A tour de force' Alice Roberts 'Wonderful ... A remarkably comprehensive biography of the single most important thing we all share - language' Robin Dunbar The relationship between language, thought and culture is of concern to anyone with an interest...

THE BESTSELLING GUIDE TO SAYING MORE WITH LESS--NOW A WALL STREET JOURNAL AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER--Brevity is confidence. Length is fear. This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize...

The Handwriting Practice books support literacy in schools by giving children practice in forming and joining letters, helping them to develop handwriting that is neat, fluent, legible and fast. Fully compatible with any school handwriting scheme,...

***THE ORIGINAL MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER AND TIK TOK SENSATION, NOW IN PINK*** For fans of Wreck This JournalWrite. Burn. Repeat. Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, TikTok, VSCO, YouTube...the world has not only become one giant feed, but also one giant...

This fantastic Complete Revision & Practice book has everything students need to succeed in Key Stage Three English. It's packed with crystal-clear study notes, a diverse range of texts and essential practice questions to help students improve their...

OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD Why are the best words short and old? Why are full stops a writer's best friend? How can we simplify, then exaggerate? And what exactly are dangling modifiers? We'd all like to write with style. But what does that mean,...

This Workbook (including answers) is packed with practice questions for Key Stage Three English (ages 11-14) - all fully up-to-date for the new curriculum from September 2014 onwards. It contains plenty of practice to help students build all the...

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This clear and colourful Revision Book explains every skill children will need for success in the Key Stage Two English! It covers Reading, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling, with easy-to-read study notes and heaps of helpful tips and examples. What's...

This superb Question Book is packed with top-notch English practice for KS2 pupils. It contains a range of questions for each topic, covering all the Reading, Writing, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling skills pupils need. We've also included complete...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781849154239Author Roger PriddyFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Priddy BooksPublisher Priddy BooksWeight(grams) 248g

This full-colour Study Guide covers everything students need to do well in Key Stage Three English (ages 11-14) - all fully up-to-date for the new curriculum from September 2014 onwards. It contains clear, friendly notes explaining every important topic...

The Level 1+ Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. First Sentences and More First Sentences A, B and C introduce...

Written especially for students transitioning from GCSE to AS and those working towards the AQA A Level exams, the AQA AS and A Level Spanish Grammar & Translation Workbook can be used for homework, revision and independent study. It includes thorough...

The future needs Dyslexic Thinking! British social entrepreneur, founder and CEO of charity Made By Dyslexia, Kate Griggs has been shifting the narrative on dyslexia and educating people on its strengths since 2004. Having been surrounded by an...

Written especially for students transitioning from GCSE to AS and those working towards the AQA A Level exam, the AQA AS and A Level French Grammar & Translation Workbook can be used for homework, revision and independent study. It includes thorough...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612436685Author Andrew ThompsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 250g

Learn British Sign Language quickly and easily with this essential guide and CD-Rom This lively guide introduces the key hand shapes and gestures you need to communicate in British Sign Language. The illustrations depict both the actions and facial...

This CGP Study Guide is a brilliant way to help GCSE English students polish their writing style and pick up top marks in their exams. It's packed with clear, accessible advice for essays, short responses, non-fiction, creative writing and more - with a...

Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K-12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for...

A charmingly idiosyncratic look at writing, creativity, and the author's own novels. Haruki Murakami's myriad fans will be delighted by this unique look into the mind of a master storyteller. In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling...

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: English Two books in one! Combining a revision guide and a full set of practice test papers, this fantastic resource is...

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: English Two books in one! Combining a revision guide and a full set of practice test papers, this fantastic resource is all...