In Follow the Story, bestselling author and journalist James B. Stewart teaches you the techniques of compelling narrative writing.

It is the indispensable guide to writing successful nonfiction books, articles, feature stories, or memoirs. Stewart provides concrete directions for conceiving, reporting, structuring, and writing nonfiction -- techniques that he has used in his own successful books and stories. By using examples from his own work, Stewart illustrates systematically a way of thinking about and executing stories, a method that has helped numerous reporters and Columbia students become better writers.

Follow the Story examines in detail:

• How an idea is conceived
• How to "sell" ideas to editors and publishers
• How to report the nonfiction story
• Six models that can be used for any nonfiction story
• How to structure the narrative story
• How to write introductions, endings, dialogue, and description
• How to introduce and develop characters
• How to use literary devices
• Pitfalls to avoid

Learn from this book a clear way of looking at the world with the alert curiosity that is the first indispensable step toward good writing.

-- Reproducible worksheets

-- Etymology

-- Aeneida

-- Certamina

-- Periculum

-- Vocabulary

-- Stained Glass Windows

Farrago contains tips for new and experienced teachers on etymology and its place in the Latin classroom, on themes and figures of speech in the Aeneid, and on commonly confused words in Latin. The Stained Glass Windows ("Fenestrae Romanae") offer a unique activity that helps students to recognize parts of speech and endings of nouns and verbs. Periculum Latinum (similar to "Jeopardy ") and Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Certamina are engaging classroom games that add diversity to learning.

A very popular book for learning basic Thai.

Designed for either self-study or classroom use. It teaches all four language skills speaking, listening (when used in conjunction with the CDs), reading and writing. Offers clear, easy, step-by-step instruction, building on what has been previously learned.

Used by many language schools in Thailand and Thai temples in America.

Two CDs (which have to be ordered seperately, using forms in the back of the book) follow along with lessons in the book.

Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Brazilian Portuguese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as agreement, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is carefully organized around language functions covering all major communication situations such as establishing identity, making contact and expressing likes, dislikes and preferences. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Building on the success of the second edition, this third edition provides new and extended notes for Spanish speakers, which focus on common difficulties faced by learners of Portuguese, as well as revised explanations of grammar and usage, which include the use of 'tu' in Portuguese. A combination of reference grammar and practical usage manual, complemented by a Companion Website with audiovisual material and a separate Workbook designed to accompany the Grammar, this textbook is the ideal source for learners of Brazilian Portuguese at all levels, from beginner to advanced.

The native bees of Central America are important for farmers, the rain forests, and food production. However, a new kind of 'killer bee' is moving in and taking over the rain forests. What will happen to the native bees? Can the killer bees be stopped?

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¡A explorar! is a 3-level Spanish course designed to meet the requirements of secondary school curriculums throughout the Caribbean. The Workbooks are designed to complement the Student’s Books by providing additional material for practice and reinforcement. Following the structure of the Student’s Book, the Workbook gives students the opportunity to practise the grammar and vocabulary of each topic-based units, as well as reading, writing and speaking skills. Each unit comprises a variety of exercises carefully designed to consolidate and reinforce language. The Workbook can be used in class or at home, and activities are equally suited to extension work in class or as exercises set for homework. The units include a range of activity types, including multiple choice questions to help prepare students for the types of questions they may later encounter in exams. Cross-references to the Grammar section of the Student’s Book are provided where appropriate so that students can refer to this for support and revision. As well as following the unit structure of the Student’s Book, the Workbook also includes two test sections – one for mid-year and one for an end-of-year test – which can be used for exam practice. The course uses Latin American Spanish vocabulary throughout, and informative notes in the about variants found within Latin America and the Caribbean are included in the Teacher’s Guides.

Accessible teaching notes Extra ideas and developmental tips

Kirszner/Mandell's PORTABLE LITERATURE: READING, REACTING, WRITING, 10th Edition is a highly accessible anthology that offers a broad selection of contemporary and classic, time-tested readings along with introductions to the literary genres, helpful study questions and prompts and a down-to-earth, accessible guide to writing about literature.

This is the third, revised, enlarged and coloured edition of Panjabi Made Easy Book 1. It is primarily meant for beginners whose first or home language is not Panjabi and who want to learn to read, write, understand and speak Panjabi. Slightly modified Roman script is used throughout to facilitate the learning Panjabi sounds but not to replace the Panjabi script. In this edition the Panjabi vocabulary, its meaning and the pronunciation are given in three different columns. In this way learners can test their ability to read and understand the Panjabi vocabulary by covering the pronunciation and meaning columns. Learners are advised to use this book in conjunction with Panjabi Made Easy Workbook 1,2 and 3 which have specially been produced to practice reading and writing skills. Learners are also advised to listen attentively to native speakers of Panjabi especially to those sounds where there are no equivalent sound in English. To help learners to learn correct Panjabi pronunciation a CD based on this book has also been produced. The CD contains the pronunciation of all the letters of the alphabet, Panjabi words and sentences used in this book. Paused have been left in the Cd for learners to repeat the same letter , word and sentence. It is a kind of self taught book which learners and teachers will find very useful.

Hone students' writing skills so they can tackle film and literature essays, summaries and translations in their exam with confidence and maximise their marks. Suitable for all abilities, this A-level French Writing Skills Workbook will help students to: - Manipulate language effectively by rewording, reordering, and using complex grammar - Plan and structure their writing clearly and express themselves with a broad range of vocabulary, using evidence to justify their opinions - Prepare for assessment with exam-style questions - Make the most of opportunities for self-directed learning with both self-marked and teacher-marked activities, with all answers online Suitable for AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas A-level French.

We're all familiar with 'a flock of sheep' but what are the collective nouns for racehorses, pigs, zebras or giraffes? Drawing on a range of sources, from fifteenth-century hunting terms to more recent inventions that have now entered the language, this book collects over 100 examples of the most interesting collective nouns for animals, each illustrated with charming woodcuts by the renowned naturalist engraver of the eighteenth century, Thomas Bewick. Some describe a key characteristic of the animal in question: 'a shrewdness of apes', 'a busyness of ferrets'. Others are delightfully humorous: 'a piddle of puppies', 'a crash of rhinoceroses'. Featuring pets, farmyard animals, big cats and wild beasts, this beautifully presented book is the perfect gift for animal lovers and all those with an interest in this quirky linguistic tradition.

The eight-volume set systematically studies the phonetic and lexical system and evolution of the Chinese language in three phases. The history of the Chinese language is generally split into three phases: 1) Old Chinese, the form of the Chinese language spoken between the 18th century BC and the 3rd century AD, 2) Middle Chinese, between the 4th century AD to around the 12th century AD, and 3) Modern Chinese, since the 13th century, comprised of an 'early modern' phase before the early 20th century and the contemporary period since. The first three volumes examine the phonetical systems of the language in each period and distinct changes across time, covering the initials system, finals system and tone system. The subsequent 5 volumes focus on lexical development throughout the different phases. The author also analyses basic issues of Chinese language study, the standardization of a modern common language and the foreign influence on the lexicon, helping us to better understand the history and development of the Chinese language. Illustrated with abundant examples, this comprehensive groundwork on Chinese phonetical history will be a must read for scholars and students studying Chinese language, linguistics and especially Chinese phonetics and lexicon.