Anthony Burgess draws upon an autobiographical episode to create Beard's Roman Women, the story of a man haunted by his first wife, presumed dead. But is she? A marvellously economical book, full-flavoured, funny, and heartfelt, showing its author at the height of his powers. This new edition is the first to be published with David Robinson's photographs for over forty years. The text of the novel has been restored using the original typescripts, and Graham Foster's new introduction provides valuable insight into the fictional and biographical contexts of the novel. The text is fully annotated with a detailed set of notes and this edition includes the previously unpublished script for Burgess's television film By the Waters of Leman: Byron and Shelley at Geneva, and a rare piece of Burgess's writing about Rome. -- .

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Teachers recognise that frequent independent reading increases student knowledge on a wide range of topics, enhances vocabulary, and improves comprehension. How can teachers nurture and deepen independent reading experiences for their students? Ban the Book Report argues that the main purpose of reading assignments is to encourage rather than discourage reading. This practical book inspires teachers to go beyond narrow and analytical book reports by exploring the potential of oral and visual activities. It offers response assignments that are more closely aligned with the reasons that people read —to explore personal interests, to make important emotional connections, and to enjoy themselves. This remarkable resource offers more than twenty specific assignments that will engage students and persuade them to respond to their reading in innovative ways. Response options explored include: book talks, alternate book covers, identifying features of informational books, newspaper headlines and articles, talk-show interviews, diary entries for characters and letters to authors. Each assignment includes its own rubric written in student-friendly language along with student response exemplars from real classrooms. Tips to help teachers launch and manage an independent reading program complement this timely book. A comprehensive analysis of the expectations and possibilities of independent reading, Ban the Book Report is ideal for teachers who value showing as well as telling to engage students in thoughtful, personal response.

From focusing on meaning and technique to sharing and transforming texts, "Reading in the Real World" is full of simple yet effective ways to read all text forms with confidence. Strategies to use before, during, and after reading help students discover how meaning and technique work together in real-world texts.
Based on the many forms of texts that modern readers encounter, the book uses familiar genres to guide readers to a better understanding of new text formats. It includes reproducible organizers and examples--ranging from stories and poetry to comics and print advertisements--to help readers make the most of the texts that surround them in their real lives.
In a short and accessible form, this book outlines innovative approaches and activities that will motivate students to read effectively and with enthusiasm.

A useful reference, 12 Sides to Your Story uses student writing exemplars to illustrate desirable features as it challenges students to note use of these strategies in published stories. This book features twelve classroom-tested strategies that add value to story writing and helps students relate strategies to items in assessment rubrics as well as to write effective stories under test conditions. Students and teachers will appreciate the specific practical strategies to transform ordinary narrative writing into extraordinary narrative writing.

This handy tool guides students through the seven essential steps for writing successfully in any form, from idea to draft to revision to final product. The layout is inviting and offers a valuable review of the essentials: Why Write?"RAFTS" to focus and discover Pre-writing strategiesStrategic DraftingThe Power of VoiceRevision that WorksResponse and Feedback

"Seven Steps to Successful Writing" helps writers get started, stay motivated, and complete pieces of writing they are proud to share. Its straightforward and easy-to-read format will ensure that writers return to it again and again.