Instructional and educational works

  • Draft no. 4 on the writing process

    Creator

    McPhee, John

    Abstract

    The long-awaited guide to writing long-form nonfiction by the legendary author and teacher Draft No. 4 is an elucidation of the writer's craft by a master practitioner. In a series of playful but expertly wrought essays, John McPhee shares insights he's gathered over his career and refined during his long-running course at Princeton University, where he has launched some of the most esteemed writers of several generations.

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  • 1001 great ideas for teaching and raising children with autism or asperger's

    Creator

    Notbohm, Ellen

    Abstract

    Winner of a Silver medal in the Independent Publishers Book Awards and Learning Magazine's Teachers Choice Award, 1001 Great Ideas has been a treasured resource in the autism community since 2004. In this expanded second edition, Ellen Notbohm (best-selling author of the revolutionary book Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew) and Veronica Zysk (award-winning author and former editor of Autism Asperger's Digest magazine) present parents and educators with over 1800 ideas try-it-now tips, eye-opening advice, and grassroots strategies.

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  • Between you and me confessions of comma queen

    Creator

    Norris, Mary

    Abstract

    Mary Norris has spent more than three decades in The New Yorker's copy department, maintaining its celebrated high standards. Now she brings her vast experience, good cheer, and finely sharpened pencils to help the rest of us in a boisterous language book as full of life as it is of practical advice. Between You & Me features Norris's laugh-out-loud descriptions of some of the most common and vexing problems in spelling, punctuation, and usage'comma faults, danglers, "who" vs. "whom," "that" vs.

    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

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  • WordMaster improve your word power and improve your life

    Creator

    Waitley, Denis

    Abstract

    Using the science of word order, multiple voices, and exclusive music written and recorded to help you listen and learn, WordMaster is specifically programmed to maximize your vocabulary building with minimum time and effort. In place of the anonymous routines of other vocabulary programs, master motivator Denis Waitley adds his own trusted perspective to keep you focused and engaged.

    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, MD

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

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  • Buying secrets retailers don't want you to kow about

    Creator

    Wink, Peter

    Abstract

    Peter Wink knows all the ins and outs of getting the most for his money. Here he shares this wisdom with listeners to provide a foolproof guide for saving money in any kind of transaction.

    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, MD

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

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  • Moving Targets Writing with Intent 1982 - 2004

    Creator

    Atwood, Margaret

    Abstract

    The most precious treasure of this collection is that it gives us the rich back-story and diverse range of influences on Margaret Atwood's work. From the aunts who encouraged her nascent writing career to the influence of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four on The Handmaid's Tale, we trace the movement of Atwood's fertile and curious mind in action over the years.

    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    House of Anansi Press Inc

    Non spécifié
  • The Myth of Ability Nurturing Mathematical Talent in Every Child

    Creator

    Mighton, John

    Abstract

    A student in a remedial class who couldn't count by twos is now in an academic program a year ahead of her grade level. An entire Grade 3 class, including so-called slow learners, scores over 90% on a Grade 6-7 math test. These are just two of mathematician John Mighton's many success stories since he started JUMP (Junior Undiscovered Math Prodigies), a not-for-profit organization providing free math tutoring for elementary-level students from low income homes.

    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    House of Anansi Press Inc

    Non spécifié
  • How to Host a Dinner Party

    Creator

    Mintz, Corey

    Murray, Steve

    Polley, Sarah

    Abstract

    A fun, informative guide to hosting the perfect party every time. "Every dinner party experience I’ve had in the last ten years at Corey’s has been incredible. But practice really does make perfect and I can now honestly say there is nowhere I’d rather be in the world than at his table ...

    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    House of Anansi Press Inc

    Non spécifié
  • The Way of the Screenwriter

    Creator

    Buchbinder, Amnon

    Abstract

    A story is a living thing. And you don't work on a living thing, you work with it. This is the way of the screenwriter, and it is something that writer and director Amnon Buchbinder believes all masterful screenwriters understand intuitively: learning how to work with story through a painstaking process of trial, error, and self exploration. Amnon Buchbinder draws on his knowledge as a teacher and his experience as a script doctor and a story editor to explore this creative process.

    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    House of Anansi Press Inc

    Non spécifié
  • The Book for Dangerous Women A Guide to Modern Life

    Creator

    Hoggard, Liz

    Conville, Clare

    Lovett, Sarah-Jane

    Abstract

    Ever wonder how to best dress your apple-shaped figure? Do you know the top twelve rules on how to properly (and discreetly) conduct an affair? The Book for Dangerous Women is a sly, elegant encyclopedia of practicalwisdom by three women who know a bit about life and bring their myriad of experiences of bear on topics such as marriage, infidelity, motherhood, sex, fashion, friendship, work, and self-discovery.

    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    House of Anansi Press Inc

    Non spécifié