Language Arts & Disciplines

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Suitable for the 2024 exams Complete coverage of...

Short story publishing is flourishing in the 21st century and is no longer seen as a poor relation of the novel. But what is a short story? And how do you write one? Robert Graham takes you through everything you need to know, from how a writer works to...

Over the past thirty years, a new systemic conception of life has emerged at the forefront of science. New emphasis has been given to complexity, networks, and patterns of organisation, leading to a novel kind of 'systemic' thinking. This volume...

In The Dinosaur Hunters, the search is on to find the next dinosaur fossil. Will it be a sea reptile bone or the tooth of a huge predator? The dinosaur hunters are working hard to find out more about these amazing creatures. Oxford Reading Tree inFact...

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. A large-format English to Italian and Italian to English bilingual dictionary for serious students of Italian with up-to-date vocabulary and breadth of coverage. This is...

LEARN HOW TO WRITE YOUR FIRST NOVEL WITH THIS COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE.This new edition of an acclaimed guide to writing a novel helps you if you are just at the very beginning of your writing journey, showing you how to gain confidence and find inspiration...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781998995912Author National Centre for Learning WelshFormat PaperbackPage Count 300Imprint Y Ganolfan Dysgu Cymraeg GenedlaetholPublisher Y Ganolfan Dysgu...

NO description availableBook InformationISBN 9781408523537Format PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Nelson Thornes LtdPublisher Oxford University PressWeight(grams) 166gDimensions(mm) 182mm * 121mm * 10mm

LEARN HOW TO WRITE GRIPPING CRIME FICTION.Do you have an idea for a gripping crime novel?Would you like to know how to plot your book flawlessly?Do you want to create beautifully crafted characters and nail biting twists?This book is designed for anyone...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593420768Author Sharon JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 210gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781844091942Author Stewart PearceFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Findhorn Press LtdPublisher Findhorn Press LtdWeight(grams) 281gDimensions(mm) 219mm...

The dialects of English still spoken in Yorkshire, known collectively as Broad Yorkshire, Tyke or Yorkie, are both colourful and instantly recognisable. This handy beginner's guide to 'how to speak Yorkshire' will have you giving Sean Bean or Jodie...

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER * UPDATED WITH NEW REPORTING * 'It's all here in this stunning first draft of the history of the presidency of Donald Trump' Sydney Morning Herald 'An icy, Iago-like glimpse of the emotional and moral nullity that may...

Moonfleet tells of the adventures of an orphan boy named John Trenchard. On a cold, dark night in the village of Moonfleet, he hears a tale of cursed treasure. As John and his friend Elzevir search for the treasure they become involved in another...

A cocktail party. A terrorist cell. Ancient bacteria. An international conglomerate. All are networks, and all are a part of a surprising scientific revolution. In Linked , Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, the nation's foremost expert in the new science of...

The gripping life story of the great war correspondent Marie Colvin told by one of her closest friendsSHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARDWINNER OF THE JAMES TAIT BLACK AWARD Marie Colvin was glamorous, hard-drinking, braver than the boys, with a...

'A hugely significant and wonderfully haunting collection' William Boyd In the 1920s and 1930s, Joseph Roth travelled extensively in Europe, living in hotels and writing about the towns through which he passed and the people he encountered. Collected...

Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: Verbal ReasoningFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017An essential study and revision guide to help children secure top marks in pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance examinations. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951949198Author Lingo MasteryFormat PaperbackPage Count 214Imprint Lingo MasteryPublisher Lingo MasteryWeight(grams) 290gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Writing your life story is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. In writing it you will find yourself drawing even closer to your children and grandchildren. You will also find it an exciting and fascinating process, one that helps you to...

'Full of compelling advice on how to lead more effectively by choosing your words more wisely' - ADAM GRANT, author of Originals and Give and TakeFT Book of the MonthYour words matter more than you thinkMost of us use the language we inherited from a...

A Telegraph Book of the Year, soon to be a BBC Radio 4 dramatisation.'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...

At last, a way to improve your Tagalog!Written by Joi Barrios as the continuation of her best-selling Tagalog for Beginners book, Intermediate Tagalog is the first intermediate-level book designed specifically for people who already speak or understand...

The W&A Guide to Writing for Children and YA provides informed, practical advice from a successful and experienced writer of children's books across all ages. Its coverage includes picture books through middle grade and young adult; fiction and...

Millions of people were held captive all over the world during the Second World War, including those in the armed services, who were captured and became prisoners of war, as well as many ordinary citizens, who were classified as enemy aliens -...

The study of media language is increasingly important both for media studies and for discourse analysis and sociolinguistics. Norman Fairclough applies to media language his 'critical discourse analysis' framework which he developed in 'Language and...

WINNER OF THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION A spectacular, definitive portrait of ordinary life within one of the world's most repressive states - North Korea. 'A most perceptive and eye-opening account of everyday life in North Korea'...

Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQALevel: BGE (S1-S3) and Senior Phase (National 4/5)Subject: LiteracyWords are powerful. Enrich your vocabulary and you will be able to speak, listen, read and write more effectively...

When Tom's father dies, Tom has to leave his home with Puss, the cat. Luckily Puss is a very clever cat, and soon Tom is riding in a carriage with the King and his pretty daughter.Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British...

Ever tried to learn German and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method. Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don't skip...

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 9781784618681Author Lois ArnoldFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaWeight(grams) 148g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612435718Author Teresa LaikkoFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 180g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999296394Author Angela AckermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Jadd PublishingPublisher Jadd PublishingWeight(grams) 531gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

'A persuasive and beautifully written take on how languages are constantly evolving... an enthralling read about human psychology and anthropology as well as linguistics.' ALEX BELLOS___________________________________'Language is mankind's greatest...

This is a remarkable dictionary, exploring the vast and various symbols which abound in literature, religion, national identity and are found at the very heart of our dreams and sub-conscious. Compiled by an international team of experts, each entry is...

Tourette's Syndrome (TS) is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder affecting up to 1% of the population. It is characterised by motor and vocal tics, and upsetting anti-social behaviour such as involuntary swearing and obscene gestures. This second...

A Times, Financial Times and Telegraph Book of the Year 2023'Illuminates some of the great trends of our time' - Gideon Rachman, Financial Times'Vivid, urgent and unsettling' - Tom Holland, author of Dominion_____What does it now mean to call yourself...

_______________ '[An] acutely observed collection of occasional pieces that pick at absurdist life and reveal him to be a quiz, a cultural critic gifted with precise comic timing' - The Times 'Yes, Jacobson is an entertainer ... And he does indeed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914600012Author Charles DickensFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Read Stories - Learn EnglishPublisher Read Stories - Learn English