Language Arts & Disciplines

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781741148947Author Alison LesterFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint A&U ChildrenPublisher A&U Children'sWeight(grams) 158g

Experiencing fear in front of the screen is a common phenomenon in childhood, and a focus of public concern. Yet, research has encountered ethical and methodological challenges and has focused largely on the effects of watching disturbing news. In this...

"Truth Is the Arrow, Mercy Is the Bow is one of the best books on writing I've ever read. It's also the funniest by a country mile." -Richard Russo, author of the North Bath trilogyThe long-awaited craft book from Steve Almond, based on three decades of...

Since dyslexia was first described in the British Medical Journal in 1896, there has been debate about the definitions and diagnostic procedures used, with some casting doubt on its very existence. However, there is now a considerable body of research...

'Peculiarly hilarious!' - William Gibson'Every page is a pleasure' - Lindsey FItzharris'Utterly charming' - Tom Holland'Laugh-out-loud' - Garth Nix'A must read' - Fergus Butler-Gallie'Brims with self-effacing charm' - Caitlin Doughty'Unfortunately I have...

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'For all those who believe in the politics of principle and hope this a wonderful reminder that they do not always lose. For all those who despair that politics can ever be...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780978924621Author K M WeilandFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint PenforaswordPublisher PenforaswordWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 10mm

In 1964 Ryszard Kapuscinski was appointed by the Polish Press Agency as its only foreign correspondent, and for the next ten years he was 'responsible' for fifty countries. He befriended Che Guevara in Bolivia, Salvador Allende in Chile and Patrice...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916256804Author Stephen RichFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Red Square Russian LtdPublisher Red Square Russian Ltd

Mary Pix: The Innocent Mistress (1697) Susanna Centlivre: The Busy-Body (1709) Elizabeth Griffith: The Times (1779) Hannah Cowley: The Belle's Stratagem (1780) Oxford English Drama offers plays from the sixteenth to the early twentieth centuries in...

Know your tater trap from your sniffle herring in Sharp's journey around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense - the perfect gift for Christmas'Brilliant, hilarious fun from a master wordsmith - you will LOVE this book' Kit de Waal'Extremely...

There is currently a great deal of interest in patients with functional somatic symptoms - physical complaints which are not explained by organic findings - but until now there has been little information available on the principles and practical methods...

For all those Anthony Bourdain fans who are hungering for more, here is Nasty Bits - a collection of his journalism. As usual Bourdain serves up a well-seasoned hellbroth of candid, often outrageous stories from his worldwide misadventures. Whether...

Offering guidance on writing poetry, nonfiction, and fiction, Environmental and Nature Writing is a complete introduction to the art and craft of writing about the environment in a wide range of genres. With discussion questions and writing prompts...

'Any bibliophile will find many enjoyable nuggets in this compendium of book chat' Stephen Poole, Guardian 'An engaging little eye-opener about the publishing business, full of tasty nuggets about books, writers and their editors' Sunday Times ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993510274Author Johnny PearceFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint Ginger Prince PublicationsPublisher Ginger Prince PublicationsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839402036Author Eric SaundersFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Every bookshop has a storyWe're not talking about rooms that are just full of books.We're talking about bookshops in barns, disused factories, converted churches and underground car parks. Bookshops on boats, on buses, and in old run-down train stations...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9787802006904Author Wu ZhongweiFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint SinolinguaPublisher SinolinguaWeight(grams) 600g

In this fascinating survey of everything from how sounds become speech to how names work, David Crystal answers every question you might ever have had about the nuts and bolts of language in his usual highly illuminating way. Along the way we find out...

This multi-authored volume, newly available in paperback, focuses on Leonard and Virginia Woolf's Hogarth Press (1917-1941). Scholars from the UK and the US use previously unpublished archival materials and new methodological frameworks to explore the...

WINNER OF THE LAKELAND BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2022You dreamed of being a journalist and the dream has come true. You love working for your local paper . . . although not everything is as you imagined.You embarrass yourself with a range of celebrities,...

'BRILLIANT' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast ShowWhen was the last time you listened to someone, or someone really listened to you? This life-changing book will transform your conversations forever. At work, we're taught to lead the conversation. On...

A reissue of this inspiring and heartbreaking memoir about family, empathy and the stories we tell about ourselves and others Gifts come in many guises. One summer, Rebecca Solnit was given three boxes of ripening apricots, fruit from a neglected tree...

This is a lively and thought-provoking book about how to do creativity, unlock your potential, and make a difference. The artists, musicians, and writers we think of as 'very creative' are just like us, except that they have spent time developing and...

An enlightening anthology of George Orwell's journalism and non-fiction writing, showing his genius across a wide variety of genres. Selected by leading expert Peter Davison.Famous for his novels and essays, Orwell remains one of our very best...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800993808Author Esyllt MaelorFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 210mm * 149mm * 9mm

Have you read (or stumbled into) one too many irrational online debates? Ali Almossawi certainly had, so he wrote An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments! This handy guide is here to bring the internet age a much needed dose of old-school logic (really...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9787040482171Author Su YingxiaFormat PaperbackPage Count 45Imprint Higher Education Press,ChinaPublisher Higher Education Press,ChinaWeight(grams) 230g

*NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CAREY MULLIGAN AND ZOE KAZAN* 'Explosive' Margaret Atwood 'Seismic' Observer 'Brilliant' Nigella Lawson 'Gripping' Jon Ronson A FINANCIAL TIMES, NEW STATESMAN, DAILY TELEGRAPH, METRO AND ELLE BOOK OF THE YEAR...

Guiding readers through the unique challenges and choices presented by digital publication, this book provides a practical set of tools to help students, creatives, and content professionals craft emotionally engaging nonfiction stories for online...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781989387672Author Young Dreamers PressFormat PaperbackPage Count 102Imprint Young Dreamers PressPublisher YDP Creative IncWeight(grams) 191gDimensions(mm)...

Master Hindi script with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Hindi script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it...

A writer will change and grow many times in their writing life. This Journal Workbook aims to champion this journey. It answers those tricky questions writers long to ask, shares secret practices to inspire their writing confidence, and free their unique...

Phonetics is a fundamental building block not just in linguistics but also in fields such as communication disorders. However, introductions to phonetics can often assume a background in linguistics, whilst at the same time overlooking the clinical and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143105725Author Jorge Luis BorgesFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 153gDimensions(mm) 196mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999276263Author K StanleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 344Imprint Fictionary PressPublisher Fictionary PressWeight(grams) 503gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

An interactive workbook for beginners to learn how to write and read Korean quickly! This easy workbook has everything you need to learn the Korean scripts-clear explanations, plentiful practice exercises, and free online audio recordings by native...

The first dictionary of medieval terms intended for the non-specialist with an interest in the medieval world. An interest in the middle ages often brings the non-specialist reader up short against a word or term which is not understood or only...

Although you can get by in Sweden without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Swedish is the concise language...