How to Read Texts


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Now covering multi-media texts and practical advice on essay-writing and independent research, this is an essential guide to critical reading at university level




How to Read Texts


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Now in its second edition, How to Read Texts introduces students to key critical approaches to literary texts and offers a practical introduction for students developing their own critical and close-reading skills. Written in a lively, jargon-free style, it explains critical concepts, approaches and ideas including: - Debates around critical theory - The role of history and context - The links between creativity and criticism - The relationship between author, reader and text. The new edition now includes guidance on analysing a range of multi-media texts, including film and online media as well as the purely literary. In addition to new practical examples, readings, exercises and 'checkpoints' that help students to build confidence in their own critical readings of both primary and secondary texts, the book now also offers guidance on writing fully-formed critical essays and tips for independent research. Comprehensively updated and revised throughout, How to Read Texts is an indispensible guide for students making the transition to university study.




The Word on College Reading and Writing


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An interactive, multimedia text that introduces students to reading and writing at the college level.




An Old-fashioned Girl


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Texts From Last Night


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In the tradition of The Truth About Chuck Norris, PostSecret, and I Can Has Cheezburger?, Texts from Last Night celebrates the funniest and most outrageous text messages from the instantly popular website There are few forms of communication that are more entertaining, appalling, and laugh-out-loud hilarious than the text message--especially when it's received in the wee hours of the morning from a friend who has had one too many shots of tequila. Texts from Last Night is a celebration of the best, worst, and weirdest text messages that have ever been sent, such as: •Before i could say "i'm not the kind of girl," i was •I got us kicked out of the bar because the waitress found me in the kitchen trying to make spaghetti •The ticket read "found nude in a tree" Texts from Last Night is chock full of LOL and WTF moments and will make any thumb-typer :) in recognition. Read Ben Bator and Lauren Leto's post on the Penguin Blog.




How To Read Texts


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Learn English the Ice Cream Way


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Whatever be your purpose of learning English-whether you want to study in an Anglophone country, or aspiring to enter Hollywood, want to be involved in Disney productions or Discovery channel, you need have your basics right. All ice creams are same in their basic way of making, only their flavoring is different. The flavor is what gives ice creams their marketability and profitability. Whether you want to learn legal English, Screenplay English, or Scientific English, your basics must be strong because these English versions are but specialized flavors of the basic English. Never before that Standard English has been brought forward this easier to the common man, especially teenagers. This book has been flavored with icons (ice creams), signposts (indication of the part of grammar under discussion), illustrations, examples, and cherry-picked quotations from great minds to engage you in reading and understanding the book. Learn the rich history behind the English language; overcome your learning barriers; get to know the best way to learn English; find a purpose; learn in easy, enjoyable, and memorable way; make a mess of jumbled, meaningless words and turn them into masterpieces; develop good reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Written to make Grammar easy and fun, this book is for everyone under the sun.




Reading--from Words to Multiple Texts


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Providing a comprehensive overview of research into reading processes from word identification to the comprehension of multiple texts, acknowledged leaders in the field present the state of the art and current controversies in the field.




Texts from Dog


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Presents a humorous collection of texts between man and dog.




HyperHealing


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Did your child just join the millions diagnosed with ADHD? (Why are there so many?) Do you KNOW your child is healthy but wish you had more tools (other than stimulant drugs) to help her succeed? Do you find yourself frequently exploding with frustration at your challenging child? In this entertaining and easy to read how-to guide, Avigail Gimpel, mother of six, special educator, college lecturer and parenting specialist will: - Confirm that your child is indeed healthy, and help you untangle the ADHD diagnosis. - Present a complete, clear, step-by-step intervention system to turn you into a ninja parent and get your struggling child back on track. - Explore how scientific research is used to justify medication. - Embrace you in the warmth of the HyperHealing community, an educational and support network for all parents of struggling children. HyperHealing is your complete ADHD coaching program and parenting guide in one book.