Language Arts & Disciplines

Compassion-based Language Education shows teachers how they can inspire their students through a compassion-based approach. We should aim to teach students how to communicate and connect with the world around them using compassion and this book provides...

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...

THE THOUGHT BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE TIMESA GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'Game of Thrones-style intra-elite conflict meets big data' TLS'Extraordinary. . . the culmination of many years of highly original and innovative work' BloombergOne of the most...

*NEW EXTENDED MIX EDITION FEATURING EXTRA CHAPTERS*Nominated for Audiobook of the Year at the 2024 ARIAS Awards'Love this book! It triggers so many memories of the rave era. Thoroughly recommended.' - FATBOY SLIM 'Captures the hedonism and humour of the...

Just after the iron curtain fell on Eastern Europe John Steinbeck and acclaimed war photographer, Robert Capa ventured into the Soviet Union to report for the New York Herald Tribune. This rare opportunity took the famous travellers not only to...

*THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER**OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD*Discover the shocking gender bias that affects our everyday lives.'HELL YES. This is one of those books that has the potential to change things - a monumental piece of research'...

In Knead to Know: A History of Baking, food historian and chef Neil Buttery takes the reader on a journey exploring the creation, evolution and cultural importance of some of our most beloved baked foods, whether they be fit for a monarch's table, or...

The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii in A.D. 79 also buried nearby Herculaneum. Over time the location of the small town was forgotten, but shortly after its rediscovery in the 1730s, "excavations" - more properly, treasure hunts - were...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648488606Author Natalie J HamiltonFormat PaperbackPage Count 274Imprint Ocha PressPublisher Ocha PressWeight(grams) 445gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780812994384Author Truman CapoteFormat HardbackPage Count 416Imprint Modern Library IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 510gDimensions(mm) 212mm...

A classic historical excursion through the English language.Owen Barfield's original and thought-provoking works over three-quarters of a century made him a legendary cult figure. This popular book provides a brief, brilliant history of those who have...

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Language learning is retraining your brain, and any form of training requires focus, constant practice and especially support. This most handy support tool can easily come with you anywhere. In 6 laminated pages the coverage is so succinct that our...

This is the first detailed explanation of the way British Sign Language works and is the product of many years' experience of research and teaching sign linguistics to deaf and hearing people. It assumes no previous knowledge of linguistics or sign...

'A riveting read that skips along at pace. Illuminating and concerning, it lifts the lid on the tawdry world of Westminster powerbroking' Tim Shipman, The Times The explosive behind-the-scenes account of the plot to...

Ian Roberts offers a stimulating introduction to our greatest gift as a species: our capacity for articulate language. We are mostly as blissfully unaware of the intricacies of the structure of language as fish are of the water they swim in. We live in a...

*Standard hardback edition*The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Highlights from this year's edition include Gideon Haigh on the men's Ashes, former England captain Mike Brearley...

DISCOVER THE TRUTH BEHIND THE HEADLINES, THE REVELATORY ROYAL BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEARFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author and Royal correspondent, Robert Jobson - with his extensive connections within the royal household - this revelatory new biography...

Draft No. 4 is a master class on the writer's craft. In a series of playful, expertly wrought essays, John McPhee shares insights he has gathered over his career and has refined while teaching at Princeton University, where he has nurtured some of the...

The debut linguistic mystery novel from Dictionary Corner's resident lexicographer, Susie Dent.**AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW**'A TANTALISING MYSTERY FOR WORD SLEUTHS AND CRIME FANS ALIKE' Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal'KEPT...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Multicultural) 2015.Book InformationISBN 9780692215180Author Hares AhmadzaiFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Cultures Direct...

For business professionals looking to advance their careers through improving their English, Business Result Second Edition is a practical Business English course that focuses on real, relevant communication skills they can immediately use in the...

Robinson Crusoe is the diary of a man shipwrecked on a desert island. He is alone for many years, but then cannibals arrive, bringing with them a prisoner. Can he rescue the prisoner? Will he ever escape from the island? Exciting and powerful classic...

FEATURING EMILY MAITLIS' GROUNDBREAKING INTERVIEW WITH PRINCE ANDREWThe news has never been more prominent - but are we getting the full story? Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis gives us a behind-the-scenes look at some of the biggest news stories and...

'Infinitely more readable than the average journalism memoir, and decidedly more important.' - Sathnam Sanghera, The Times'So engaging. You feel as if he is talking to you, sharing ideas and thoughts, as if you were a friend.' - Yasmin Ahlibai-BrownAs a...

In his celebrated masterpiece, Symposium, Plato imagines a high-society dinner-party in Athens in 416 BC at which the guests - including the comic poet Aristophanes and, of course, Plato's mentor Socrates - each deliver a short speech in praise of love...

'Extraordinary.' Philippe Sands'We are touched by the courage and dignity of Andrew Harding's characters - qualities that the author must surely possess in equal measure.' - Andrey Kurkov'A story of extraordinary heroism by ordinary people. - James...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780544611610Author Ursula K Le GuinFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Harper PerennialPublisher Harper PerennialWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 208mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781982103750Author Evy PoumpourasFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint Atria BooksPublisher Atria BooksWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 157mm * 33mm

This fantastic KS3 English Workbook contains plenty of practice to help students build all the important skills, including reading, writing, quoting, understanding Shakespeare and more - with answers to every question printed at the back. Don't miss our...

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,...

For perfectly levelled Year 9 English practice, look no further! This KS3 English Yearly Targeted Workbook contains stacks of practice questions to hone those essential reading and writing skills - ideal for bridging the gap to GCSE. This brilliant...

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...

Bestselling gift board book with flaps to lift on every page!Winner of a Junior Magazine Design Award, 2021!Toddlers just love a lift-the-flap book - the flaps catch their attention and help them to engage with the words and pictures on the page. And...

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,...

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...

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...

Level: EYFS Subject: English Learn the easy way with this reading & rhyme activity book! Fully in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, this English book provides...

This CGP Revision Guide is a brilliant way to help GCSE English students polish their writing style and pick up top marks in their exams! It's suitable for all exam boards and packed with clear, accessible advice for the key writing skills needed for...

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...