Language Arts & Disciplines

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...

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,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781989387511Author Young Dreamers PressFormat PaperbackPage Count 102Imprint Young Dreamers PressPublisher YDP Creative IncWeight(grams) 191gDimensions(mm)...

'A whirlwind tour of the joys of English, by the master of concision and wit.' - Susie Dent'Gyles is very funny - and never lost for words!' - Dame Judi DenchAs fans of Just a Minute know, the key to the game is knowing your way around the English...

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024****WINNER OF THE WRITERS' PRIZE 2024 | NON-FICTION**A beautifully illustrated new memoir of a life in art, a father and daughter, and what a shared love of a painting can come to mean.'Brilliant'...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781836901266Author J. R. R. TolkienFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Bookvault PublishingPublisher Bookvault PublishingWeight(grams) 381g

A Stanford University Press classic.Book InformationISBN 9780804722360Author Louis FillerFormat PaperbackPage Count 480Imprint Stanford University PressPublisher Stanford University PressWeight(grams) 558g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780771006289Author John IbbitsonFormat HardbackPage Count 328Imprint SignalPublisher McClelland & Stewart Inc.

Filling a gap in the literature, this volume provides librarians and catalogers with practical approaches to reparative cataloging as well as a broader understanding of the topic and its place in the technical services landscape. As part of the...

Paul Foot was one of the most influential investigative reporters of his generation. For nearly fifty years, he was the scourge of corrupt politicians and dodgy businessmen, a champion of the underdog.In this, the first biography of Paul Foot, journalist...

**LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024**'Unmissable' Stephen Fry'A delight' Katherine Rundell'Illuminating' Susie Dent'Brilliant' Philippa Perry'Enthralling' Jeanette WintersonWhat do three murderers, Karl Marx's daughter and a...

'Absolutely stunning . . . thrilling and unique' - Gillian Flynn'Creepy, provocative and wildly entertaining' - Emma Stonex'A thrillingly ambitious literary chiller' - The GuardianWelcome to The Centre. The cost may be high, but you'll never be the same ...

*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'...

'Quite simply the best and most powerful book I've read this year' David Peace'A magnificent book . . . beautifully written and passionately argued' Dominic Sandbrook'A remarkable eye-witness account of Russia's descent into authoritarianism and war'...

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...

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 only official Minecraft English book for children aged 6-7! Children embark on a Minecraft adventure in each English topic, using their skills and knowledge to complete the tasks and earn rewards. This is a write-in English...

'Spectacular' New York Times'Sublime writing' The TimesFunny, poignant, occasionally breathtaking' Financial TimesThe newspaper was founded in Rome in the 1950s, a product of passion and a multi-millionaire's fancy. Eccentric and beloved, it now faces...

'The Faber Book of Beasts is a generous and intelligent round- up of old favourites, new juxtapositions, and poems we mightn't know about ... Will set heads shaking, as well as nodding with pleasure.' Independent William Wordsworth's 'To a Skylark'W.B...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!The must-have gift for the reader in your life this Christmas.'KEPT ME READING EAGERLY'Philip Pullman'HUGE FUN AND, AS YOU'D EXPECT, ALSO BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN' Gyles Brandreth'QUITE SIMPLY ONE OF THE FINEST MYSTERIES I...

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...

'This is not just the most insightful book ever written on public speaking-it's also a brilliant, profound look at how to communicate' - Adam Grant, author of ORIGINALSIn Ted Talks Chris Anderson, Head of TED, reveals the inside secrets of how to give...

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...

'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...

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography From the best-selling author of Fermat's Last Theorem, The Code Book is a history of man's urge to uncover the secrets of codes, from Egyptian puzzles to modern day computer...

Wonderbook has become the definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy by offering an accessible, example-rich approach that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism. It also exploits the visual nature of genre culture...

Sixty-Six Books. One Story. All About One Name.Encounter the living Jesus in all of Scripture. From the Passion movement, The Jesus Bible, ESV Edition, lifts Jesus up as the lead story of the Bible.Profound yet accessible study features help you meet...

Economics is not a field that is known for good writing. Charts, yes. Sparkling prose, no. Except, that is, when it comes to Deirdre Nansen McCloskey. Her conversational and witty yet always clear style is a hallmark of her classic works of economic...

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...

It's been another memorable year on Diddly Squat Farm - will the chickens finally come home to roost?----Welcome back to Clarkson's Farm. So, that went well . . . The spring barley crop failed. Just like the oil seed rape.And the durum wheat. Then the...

The only media law book on the market accredited by the NCTJ, McNae's is the essential guide for journalism students and industry professionals. This indispensable handbook prevails as journalism's foremost authority on media law since its inception in...

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,...

Level: KS3 Subject: English Complete revision and practice covering the KS3 course This all-in-one KS3 English study and practice book is your one-stop shop for KS3 English!...

The Japanese bestseller: a tale of love, new beginnings, and the comfort that can be found between the pages of a good book.When twenty-five-year-old Takako's boyfriend reveals he's marrying someone else, she reluctantly accepts her eccentric uncle...

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...

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,...

Level: KS2 Subject: English Learn the easy way with this handwriting activity book! Including helpful questions and answers, this English book provides reassurance whilst...