Language Arts & Disciplines

Gaelic in Your Gob Four Dozen English Words that Came from the Scottish Highlands by Michael Steven Newton explores the fascinating history of Scottish Gaelic and its connection to modern English...

Tasty Travels by Glenn Cosby takes you on a culinary journey around the world. Explore different countries and discover the local foods that Glenn tried during his travels, then try out some of his...

This comprehensive guide explores the development of children's communication skills from birth to five years. Understanding the fundamental role of language in human development is crucial for...

The Disinformation Age by W. Lance Bennett and Steven Livingston explores how intentional falsehoods have eroded trust in institutions and challenged democratic norms. This book examines decades-long...

When Jack and Harry spot an enormous, unexploded bomb in Air Raid!, they think they are as close to it as they can get by peering over the edge of a warehouse roof. But their exploration is soon...

Translation is a shift between two cultures, not just languages. When translating, cultural rules come into play that go beyond strict linguistic guidelines.This accessible study by Umberto Eco...

Taxonomies: Practical Approaches to Developing and Managing Vocabularies for Digital Information by Helen Lippell is a comprehensive guide to building and implementing taxonomies in digital...

New Headway: Elementary Fourth Edition: Student's Book A by John Soars and Liz Soars is a comprehensive language learning resource. This student book combines solid grammar and practice, vocabulary...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1+: More First Sentences A is a resource to help children develop their language skills. This pack introduces stories told through complete sentences, focusing on high...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1+: More Patterned Stories: Goal! Develop your child's language skills with this engaging story. Roderick Hunt's writing provides a rich context to help build confidence...

Child Language provides a comprehensive introduction to child language, covering key theories of language acquisition and teaching students skills for analyzing children's language. This book...

Break through your creative wall with 1,000 Creative Writing Prompts to Unstick Your Brain - Volume 1. This comprehensive guide provides daily inspiration for writers looking to overcome writer's...

Twitter for Writers by Rayne Hall helps you make the most of Twitter as a writing tool. With over 50,000 genuine followers, Rayne shares practical advice and step-by-strategies for success in her...

David Foster Wallace and Bryan A. Garner discuss language and writing in this in-depth interview.The conversation, recorded in February 2006, covers their shared interest in the power of language and...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 5: More Stories B is a collection of stories designed to support language comprehension and decoding skills. Written by Roderick Hunt, these tales take children from...

This comprehensive guide to academic writing provides students with the skills and strategies needed to succeed in graduate school and beyond. By exploring the key aspects of structure, style, and...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: Wordless Stories A: Library provides wordless stories and context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. This pack introduces children to simple...

This workbook provides a progressive approach to learning Ukrainian handwriting in cursive. With its colorful illustrations and fun exercises, it's an engaging way to improve your Cyrillic skills...

Xenolinguistics: Towards a Science of Extraterrestrial LanguageThis groundbreaking collection brings together leading scholars to explore the linguistic and practical challenges of communicating with...

Improve your English grammar with confidence. Effective communication is essential in all aspects of life, from writing research papers to presenting at work or conversing with friends and family...

Teaching Collocation provides further follow-up to The Lexical Approach. This book contains papers by teachers and theoreticians exploring the practical classroom implications of incorporating...

Discover fun science experiments that you can try at home with this engaging non-fiction book. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools, it helps your child develop reading...

Instruction and Assessment for Struggling Writers: Evidence-Based Practices provides effective instruction to K-12 students who struggle with writing, including English language learners and those...

Steven Roger Fischer's A History of Language explores how human communication has evolved over time. From the early modes of expression used by whales and birds to the development of writing and the...

Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English is a comprehensive and engaging guide to grammar, style, and usage for the 21st century. Patricia T. O'Conner, former editor at...

This comprehensive guide covers the elements and use of annotated bibliographies in research and writing across various disciplines. Written by two experts in their fields, it provides practical...

The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing provides an updated and comprehensive account of language testing and assessment. This second edition brings together 35 authoritative articles from leading...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: Wordless Stories A: Look Out is a helpful resource for developing language comprehension and decoding skills in early readers. This pack includes wordless stories, first...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 5: More Stories B: Noah's Ark AdventureThis engaging story is part of the popular Oxford Reading Tree series, designed to support children's language comprehension and...

Thomas Merton's thoughts on writing have never been compiled into a single volume until now. In this collection, Robert Inchausti mines the vast Merton literature to uncover his insights on literary...

A fresh exploration of translation's fundamental nature. Award-winning translator Damion Searls offers a convincing account of what translation really is and what translators do. With decades of...

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Fiction: Level 13 More Pack A: Spooky! by Michaela Morgan is a spine-tingling tale that follows two friends as they explore an old mill. Their teacher shares the story of...

Write for Your Life: The Home Seminar for Writers is a self-help guide for writers developed by bestselling author Lawrence Block. First published in 1986, this book offers practical advice and...

The Gift of the Gab: How Eloquence WorksThis engaging exploration delves into the intricacies of spoken eloquence, examining its evolution and how to harness its power. David Crystal, a renowned...

The Art of Conversation: How Talking Improves Lives by Catherine Blyth In today's world, we're increasingly reliant on digital communication, but face-to-face talk is often overlooked. This book...

The Routledge Handbook of English Language Studies provides a comprehensive overview of the discipline, exploring its evolution, definitions, and methodologies. Written by leading scholars from...

Get a clear understanding of how language works with this concise introduction to semantics. Paul Portner presents the field's key ideas through simple examples and metaphors, making complex concepts...

Speak Not: Identity and the Politics of LanguageA thought-provoking exploration of the impact of language loss on global diversity, this book reports from the frontlines of the battle to preserve...

Understanding meaning is a fundamental aspect of human communication. This slim guide explores the complexities of language and its role in shaping our thoughts and perceptions.The author examines...

Planning lessons can be time-consuming and overwhelming. However, with the right approach, you can create effective plans that help you achieve your teaching goals.This book provides a practical...

Improve your Spanish with this comprehensive workbook. Packed with clear explanations and hundreds of practice activities, it's perfect for beginning learners of all ages. You'll learn how to express...

Changing English explores the history of the English language from its origins in the fifth century to the present day. Over a millennium and a half, the structure of English has undergone...

Family and Friends 2e 3 Workbook is part of a carefully graded approach to reading, writing and literacy skills in English for young learners. This workbook offers a strong skills training programme...

Ernest Gellner's influential work challenges the core principles of Linguistic Philosophy, a dominant philosophical movement of its time. With Bertrand Russell providing the foreword, this book...

Improve your PTE Academic score with this comprehensive guide. Written by I. Ibrar, this ultimate self-study guide provides strategies and proven techniques to help you achieve a high score in the...

The Successful Author Mindset A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey by Joanna Penn is a practical guide to navigating the challenges of writing. This book tackles common mindset issues that...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 2: Floppy's Phonics: Sounds and Letters: Book 9 is part of a popular series designed to help children learn phonics skills. This book focuses on the sounds 'zz', 'qu', 'ch'...

A Practical Introduction to Phonetics by John Cunnison Catford is an interactive introduction to the study of phonetics. This unique text guides students through 124 introspective experiments that...

Grace the Pirate by James Riordan is a gripping tale of survival and adventure. After being captured by pirates and left stranded on a desert island, Grace proves to be a force to be reckoned with...

Develop your French skills with Studio 3 Rouge Workbook for Pack. This workbook is designed to support pupils in Years 8 and 9 who are extending their language learning.The workbook includes extra...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1+ More Stories a: Decode and Develop The Picture Book Man is an exciting new title in this popular series. These wordless stories are designed to engage children with...

The 1000 Most Frequently Used Words in English is part of a series designed to help children learn the most common words used in written and spoken language. By mastering these words, children will...

David Adger explores the hidden structure behind human language in this thought-provoking book. Drawing on research from neuroscience, psychology, and linguistics, he delves into the mysteries of our...

Unlock the secrets of English grammar with Grammatix Grammar in Context. This comprehensive guide helps you understand the essential structures of the language, making it easier to share your...

This comprehensive textbook introduces Child Language Acquisition (CLA) with a focus on bilingual and early second language development, as well as first languages.It provides an accessible and...

Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting: A Short Course by Andrew Gillies is a comprehensive guide to developing an efficient note-taking system. This user-friendly resource presents a range of...

The Routledge Handbook of Metaphor and Language provides a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research on metaphor and language. This volume brings together diverse...

Improve Your Handwriting: A Workbook for Adults and Teens is a practical guide to help you improve your penmanship and cursive handwriting. With this workbook, you can learn to write with confidence...

Behaviour Beyond the Text: An Examination of Morality Clauses in Twenty-First-Century Publishing By Chiara Bullen, Cambridge University Press, 2024 The morality clause, established in 1920s...

Learn Punjabi Through English in 30 Days is a comprehensive guide to teaching Punjabi using English as the medium. This book promises to teach you Punjabi in just 30 days, making it an ideal resource...

Start your child's English language learning journey in a reassuring setting with Happy House Level 1 Class Book. This workbook introduces children to reading and writing English in a fun and...

Bob Bug and his insect friends are back in this latest phonics adventure. Julia Donaldson's engaging stories make learning to read fun, with decodable text that's perfect for early readers.The Stage...

Pass your GCSE Spanish with confidence using this unique guide. Filled with fun and interesting facts, it makes learning Spanish more compelling and easier to understand.This comprehensive guide...

Comprehension to GCSE by Geoff Barton provides comprehensive preparation for non-fiction/media comprehension in GCSE terminal examinations. Suitable for students following the NEAB and SEG English...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1+: More Patterned Stories: Making Faces is designed to help children develop their language comprehension and decoding skills. This story is part of a series that...

Writing with Pleasure by Helen Sword is a guide to cultivating joy in your writing. By reframing negative emotions and reclaiming positive ones, you can bring passion and pleasure to everything you...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 9: More Stories A: Key Trouble is part of a series designed to help children develop their language comprehension and decoding skills. This collection of stories...

Sight Words Book 2 by Philip Gibson is designed to help children learn and practice the most commonly used words in English. By mastering these essential words, your child will build a strong...

Crypto: How the Code Rebels Beat the Government--Saving Privacy in the Digital AgeThis account of a revolution that is already affecting every citizen in the 21st century tells the inside story of...

The HSK Standard Course 6B - Textbook is a comprehensive textbook designed to help learners of Chinese improve their vocabulary and grammar skills through a progressive and engaging approach. This...

Project X: Alien Adventures: Yellow: I Win! by Alison Hawes is an exciting collection of stories about two friends who go on thrilling adventures together. In this first book, Nok's footprints lead...

Latin for Everyday Life: A Guide to Understanding the Language Surrounding Us. Discover how Latin phrases and words have become an integral part of our contemporary vocabulary. From "quid pro quo"...

When Jessie's brother Ethan takes her favourite things, she gets frustrated. But when he uses a pot of jam thinking it's hair gel, he gets into a sticky situation that brings him - and Jessie - to...

This edition of Ovid's "Amores" I has been kept in print by Bristol Classical Press because it remains an outstandingly useful volume. First published in 1973, it was one of two editions that...

The King and His Wish is a sensitively reworked version of a traditional tale about a king who makes a wish that gets him into trouble. Beautifully illustrated, this story has been carefully crafted...

Step inside one of Usman's books and discover what happens next. In this Level 5 Songbirds Phonics book, Julia Donaldson focuses on the long vowel sound "oo" as in "moon". Beautifully illustrated...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1 Wordless Stories B introduces young readers to the world of wordless storytelling. This engaging pack includes two wordless stories, accompanied by rich story context...

Discover the fascinating world of myths and legends from around the globe. King Midas and other tales bring to life captivating stories that have been retold by leading children's authors.These...

Introducing Cat Naps from Julia Donaldson's popular Songbirds Phonics series. This engaging story is designed to help early readers match sounds with letters, making it easier for them to sound out...

Break through writer's block by tapping into your senses. This book provides 59 exercises to help you develop rich and engaging stories using sensory details from everyday life. By exploring the...

Developing effective strategies can be a daunting challenge for professionals in any field. This handbook provides a practical guide to creating a winning communication strategy, helping you make...

Build your child's vocabulary with fun and interactive learning. This colourful activity book features 240 basic words with accompanying cartoon pictures to help kids understand and remember new...

Working with Emergent Language Ideas and Activities for Developing Your Reactive Skills in Class by Richard Chinn and Danny Norrington-DaviesThis book highlights the importance of emerging language,...

Lingo: A Course on Words and How to Use Them by Adrian Spooner is an engaging introduction to the origins and use of words derived from Latin and Greek, which form the basis of over half the English...

Understanding Homophones, Synonyms and Antonyms is Key to Stronger Writing Skills This practical guide helps you grasp the meaning behind homophones, synonyms, and antonyms, and how they can be used...

German Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners Engaging Short Stories to Learn German and Build Your Vocabulary (2nd Edition) by Language Guru is an ideal resource for those looking to...

A collection of essays and reflections from writers who have taught at the University of East Anglia's Creative Writing programme. These pieces offer insights into the craft of writing, as well as...

Aramaic Handbook: Glossary (Porta Linguarum Orientalium) This comprehensive handbook provides text selections and glossaries for thirteen Aramaic dialects, spanning from ancient times to the present...

This practical guide offers support and strategies for parents and practitioners working with nonverbal children who use picture-based communication. With 40 years of experience, Susan Berkowitz...

Learn to write your first novel with confidence. This practical guide covers everything from generating ideas and overcoming writer's block to structuring your story and finding its satisfying...

Why Will No-One Publish My Novel? A Handbook for the Rejected Writer by Fay WeldonA practical guide to help you navigate the challenges of writing and publishing, drawing on Fay Weldon's extensive...

The Happy Chinese (Second Edition) Student Book is a comprehensive resource for learners of Mandarin Chinese. This volume one student book is designed to help students build a strong foundation in...

The Trade in Rare Books and Manuscripts between Britain and America c. 1890-1929 by Danielle Magnusson and Laura Cleaver This Element explores the rare books trade between Britain and America during...

Discover the art of Magical Realism with this unique guide. Stephanie Barbé Hammer shares her expertise to demystify this writing style and show you how to have fun with it. Using prompts, games, and...

So You Want to Publish a Book? offers practical and insightful guidance for authors, aspiring writers, and those curious about the publishing industry. Anne Trubek, founder of Belt Publishing, shares...

This comprehensive introduction to toponymy and toponomastics explores the assumptions, theories, terminology, and methods behind the study of place names. Covering the history and development of...

Jellyfish Shoes is a story about a girl who loves her new shoes, but learns something surprising when she finds out what they're made of.TreeTops Fiction offers a wide range of engaging stories that...

Mirth without mischief. Comtaining The twelve days of Christmas; The play of the gaping-wide-mouthed-wadling-frog; Love and hatred; ... and Nimble Ned's alphabet and figures. This collection of...

Introducing Semantics, a comprehensive introduction to the study of meaning in language. This accessible textbook covers key concepts and theories in an easy-to-understand style, making it perfect...

Les Edgerton's guide to crafting compelling beginnings is based on his experience as a successful fiction writer and teacher. He draws on this expertise to help you overcome common pitfalls in your...