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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorHigh School English Grammar and Composition
H. Martin, P.C. Wren
Principles of Language Learning and Teaching
H. Douglas Brown · 316 pages
"Principles of Language Learning and Teaching, Fifth Edition, by H. Douglas Brown, is the classic second language acquisition text used by teacher education programs worldwide. Principles introduces key concepts through definitions of terms, thought-provoking questions, charts, and spiraling. New "Classroom Connections" encourage students to consider the implications of research for classroom peda
English Grammar in Use with Answers: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Students of English
Raymond Murphy · 371 pages
Understanding and Using English Grammar
Betty Schrampfer Azar · 437 pages
A classic developmental skills text for intermediate to advanced students of English, Understanding and Using English Grammar is a comprehensive reference grammar as well as a stimulating and teachable classroom text. While keeping the same basic approach and material as in earlier editions, the Fourth Edition more fully develops communicative and interactive language-learning activities. Some of
Genki I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese
Eri Banno · 382 pages
How Languages are Learned
Patsy M. Lightbown, Nina Spada · 233 pages
Explains theories of language acquisition for classroom teaching of first or second languages. Examines factors such as intelligence, personality and age on language learning, as well as new research ideas.
Wheelock's Latin
Frederic M. Wheelock · 511 pages
The classic beginning Latin texbook offers forty chapters with grammatical explanations and readings based on ancient Roman authors, along with self-tutorial exercises and an answer key for independent study.
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
William Zinsser · 288 pages
In addition to exploring the techniques of nonfiction writing, Zinsser discusses sexism in writing, jargon, and psychological writing blocks.
Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace
Joseph M. Williams, Gregory G. Colomb · 253 pages
Engaging and direct, Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace is the guidebook for anyone who wants to write well. Williams' and Bizup's clear, accessible style models the kind of writing that audiences–both in college and after–will admire. The principles offered here help writers understand what readers expect and encourage writers to revise to meet those expectations more effectively. This book is
30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary
Wilfred Funk, Norman Lewis · 244 pages
First Greek book: containing exercises and reading-lessons
John Robson (B.A.) · 144 pages
The Practice of English Language Teaching
Jeremy Harmer · 370 pages
Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It
Gabriel Wyner · 363 pages
At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sound
Train Go Sorry
Leah Hager Cohen · 296 pages
"Train go sorry" is the American Sign Language expression for "missing the boat." Indeed, missed connections characterize many interactions between the deaf and hearing worlds, including the failure to recognize that deaf people are members of a unique culture. In this intimate chronicle of Lexington School for the Deaf, Leah Hager Cohen brings this extraordinary culture to life and captures a piv
The Elements of Style
William Strunk Jr., E.B. White · 72 pages
You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. And now The Elements of Style-the most widely read and employed English style manual-is available in a specially bound 50th Anniversary Edition that offers the title's vast audience an opportunity to own a more durable and elegantly bound edition of this time-tested classic. Offering the same content
The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need: A One-Stop Source for Every Writing Assignment
Susan Thurman · 192 pages
The Only Grammar Book Youll Ever Need is the ideal resource for everyone who wants to produce writing that is clear, concise, and grammatically excellent. Whether youre creating perfect professional documents, spectacular school papers, or effective personal letters, youll find this handbook indispensable. From word choice to punctuation to organization, English teacher Susan Thurman guides you
The Copyeditor's Handbook: A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications, With Exercises and Answer Keys
Amy Einsohn · 564 pages
The Copyeditor's Handbook is a lively, practical manual for newcomers to publishing and for experienced editors who want to fine-tune their skills or broaden their understanding of the craft. This book may be used for self-instruction or as a textbook in copyediting classes. The exercises are accompanied by answer keys and detailed line-by-line explanations. The third edition features: Updates ref
Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer
Roy Peter Clark · 272 pages
One of America 's most influential writing teachers offers a toolbox from which writers of all kinds can draw practical inspiration."Writing is a craft you can learn," says Roy Peter Clark. "You need tools, not rules." His book distills decades of experience into 50 tools that will help any writer become more fluent and effective. WRITING TOOLS covers everything from the most basic ("Tool 5: W
They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing with Readings
Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein, Russel Durst · 701 pages
Overview: They Say / I Say demystifies academic writing by identifying its key rhetorical moves, the most important of which is to summarize what others have said ("they say") to set up one's own argument ("I say"). The book also provides templates to help students make these key moves in their own writing. This version includes readings that demonstrate those moves-and provide stimulating convers
Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives
Peter H. Johnston · 152 pages
Grounded in research, Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives shows how words can shape students' learning, their sense of self, and their social, emotional and moral development. Make no mistake: words have the power to open minds-or close them. --from publisher description
Remembering the Kanji 1: A Complete Course on How Not to Forget the Meaning and Writing of Japanese Characters, 6th Edition
James W. Heisig · 484 pages
Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain
Maryanne Wolf · 320 pages
In the Book. Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain, Harper Perennial, 2008. This is an account of how our brains change as we learn to read.
Building Great Sentences: Exploring the Writer's Craft
Brooks Landon · 267 pages