Writing

Reading critically, and writing using critical techniques, are crucial skills you need to apply to your academic work. If you need to engage with published (or unpublished) literature such as essays, dissertations or theses, research papers or oral...

There are many ways prospective authors routinely sabotage their own work. But why leave it to guesswork? Misstep by misstep, How Not to Write a Novel shows how you can ensure that your manuscript never rises above the level of unpublishable drivel; that...

The W&A Guide to Getting Published provides the would-be published author with expert knowledge on securing a book deal - from preparing a manuscript for submission, to finding an agent, from working with an Editor, to effective self-promotion. It...

The perfect size for every school bag! This handy little dictionary offers clear definitions for all the words you need on a daily basis, providing spelling and pronunciations tips for the trickiest words. As an additional feature there is a...

Illustrated and engaging, these workbooks make learning fun! Each book contains: - Over 100 pages of topic-based practice- Questions split into three levels of increasing difficulty- Progress tests so children can revisit topics and...

If you can speak and read English, you can write poetry.The trick is knowing where to start. Stephen Fry, who has long written poems, and indeed has written long poems, for his own private pleasure, invites you to discover the incomparable delights of...

Illustrated and engaging, these workbooks make learning fun! Each book contains: - Over 100 pages of topic-based practice- Questions split into three levels of increasing difficulty- Progress tests so children can revisit topics and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780473334468Author Darian SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint Wooden Tiger PressPublisher Wooden Tiger PressWeight(grams) 109gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

The only official Minecraft English book for children aged 10-11! 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...

How to Write About Contemporary Art is the definitive guide to writing engagingly about the art of our time. Invaluable for students, arts professionals and other aspiring writers, the book first navigates readers through the key elements of style and...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. The perfect word reference to broaden your knowledge of English, ideal for everyday use, at home, in the office or at school. Matching dictionary and thesaurus...

This book demystifies the writing process, empowering you to write your own novel or short story. Acclaimed author Ross Raisin explains expert technique in a clear and jargon-free way, with examples from twenty-five masters of prose. For...

Decidedly absurd, and always entertaining, revel in the very best letters to The Times. From umbrella protocol at the Coronation to growing cress in lunar soil, this collection lets you in on more than a few inside jokes from one of Britain's...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use. The perfect English reference for all students aged 11 and above. A combined dictionary and thesaurus, in the best-selling Gem format, it has been developed with teachers...

Illustrated and engaging, these workbooks make learning fun! Each book contains: - Over 100 pages of topic-based practice- Questions split into three levels of increasing difficulty- Progress tests so children can revisit topics and...

Perfect for playwrights and screenwriters of all levels of experience, The Writer's Toolkit will equip you with everything required to kickstart your creativity, develop your craft, and make your writing the very best that it can be. Written by an...

All academics need to write, but many struggle to finish their dissertations, articles, books, or grant proposals. Writing is hard work and can be difficult to wedge into a frenetic academic schedule. How can we write it all while still having a life? ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623177195Author Tamiko BeyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.

Steven Pinker, the bestselling author of The Language Instinct, deploys his gift for explaining big ideas in The Sense of Style - an entertaining writing guide for the 21st centuryWhat is the secret of good prose? Does writing well even matter in an age...

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...

For over a hundred years, Hart's Rules has been the authority on style, helping writers and editors prepare copy for publication. The latest edition of this guide has been updated for the twenty-first century using the resources of Oxford Languages and...

Originally released in 1980, Lucia Capacchione's The Creative Journal has become a classic in the fields of art therapy, memoir and creative writing, art journaling, and creativity development. Using more than fifty prompts and vibrantly illustrated...

A comprehensive guide to writing poetryWrite Poetry - and Get it Published is a user-friendly and comprehensive guide written by two well-published poets that will prove indispensible if you're seeking creative guidance, inspiration and practical advice...

How do you approach an essay or discussion question? How do you review what claims others have made and offer counter-claims? And how do you weigh up the strengths and weaknesses of your own argument before putting together a persuasive conclusion? ...

____________________________We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how.Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing...

This straight-talking guide will help you develop your essay-writing skills and achieve higher marks Do ever wish that you could write the perfect university essay? Are you left baffled about where to start? This easy-to-use guide walks you through the...

The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 7. This English School Dictionary is the perfect language companion for all students age 11+ (KS3). This new edition has been developed with teachers to be the perfect student dictionary for...

Using a unique, tried and tested algorithm, this book teaches you how to quickly and efficiently recognise letters and common words in Ukrainian script. Whether you need to quickly be able to read and understand the words around you, or are preparing to...

Follow the cuddly little alien 'Dillie Dally' as he flies to Planet Dream and meets the super soft Bedtime Sheep in their propeller hats and the cuddly multi-coloured Chumbles. A TV tie-in board book to accompany the successful CBeebies animated series...

Now two decades old, podcasting is an exuberant medium where new voices can be found every day. As a powerful communications tool that is largely unregulated and unusually accessible, this influential medium is attracting scholarly scrutiny across a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781936891375Author Steven PressfieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Black Irish Entertainment LLCPublisher Black Irish Entertainment LLCWeight(grams)...

In her entertaining and edifying New York Times bestseller, acclaimed author Francine Prose invites you to sit by her side and take a guided tour of the tools and tricks of the masters to discover why their work has endured. Written with passion, humour...

Writing good essays is one of the most challenging aspects of studying in the social sciences. This simple guide provides you with proven approaches and techniques to help turn you into a well-oiled, essay writing machine. Good Essay Writing...

Words have power. Yet that power must be rooted in truth and justice. Words must never stand apart from those principles.'You end this collection...vowing to never let life, or writing, get so complicated again' GuardianReaders who have long wondered...

Learn with the PAW Patrol pups! Help your little learner get ready to go, go, go with this colourful PAW Patrol activity book. Children are introduced to reading their first words alongside their loveable and playful PAW Patrol...

This book contains everything you need to write better A-Level and Undergraduate English essays on William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', all presented in a helpful and entertaining way to make study and revision easier. There are clear notes on the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781638230977Author Lillian HellmanFormat HardbackPage Count 78Imprint www.bnpublishing.comPublisher www.bnpublishing.comWeight(grams) 268gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781398808140Author Antoine de Saint-ExuperyFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Arcturus Publishing LtdPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781440301209Author Chuck WendigFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Betterway BooksPublisher F&W Publications Inc

Plain English is the art of writing clearly, concisely, and in a way that precisely communicates your message to your intended audience. This book offers expert advice to help writers of all abilities improve their written English. With 30 chapters, each...