English Writing

Conquer the GED Language Arts Exam: Your Essential Guide to Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language, and Writing Skills is a comprehensive resource designed to help learners master the GED Language Arts section. This guide covers essential reading skills, such as identifying main ideas, analyzing fictional and non-fictional texts, and interpreting functional documents. With a focus on vocabulary and context clues, it enables readers to improve comprehension and expand their understanding of complex texts. Grammar and sentence structure are thoroughly explained, providing a solid foundation...

Virtuosic in his use of literary forms, nurtured and unbounded by his identities as a Black man, a gay man, an intellectual, and a Southerner, Randall Kenan was known for his groundbreaking fiction. Less visible were his extraordinary nonfiction essays, published as introductions to anthologies and in small journals, revealing countless facets of Kenan's life and work. Flying under the radar, these writings were his most personal and autobiographical. Here too is his intellectual coming of age. This powerful collection is a testament to a great mind, a great soul, and a great writer.

When husband and wife Eve and Patrick Gantly discover a shocking secret from Patrick's past, they make the difficult decision to use the old lantern once again to return to 1885. They hope to save his child from a tragic future. Although they try to plan for every possible contingency, something goes wrong. They lose each other and end up in a different time! Nothing goes as planned. They struggle to save Patrick's daughter from certain death, even as they search for the lost lantern that will return them to their own time.

Unlock the captivating world of Morse code with "Head Copying Morse Code," a comprehensive guide designed to transform how you listen and decode the rhythmic dance of dots and dashes. Whether you're a novice eager to delve into the fascinating history of Morse code or a seasoned enthusiast looking to refine your skills, this eBook offers an immersive journey into the art of head copying. In this book, learn how to set the stage for success by preparing your mindset, creating an optimal listening environment, and gathering essential tools. From the basics of Morse code to complex auditory ...

You’ve written a short story or a novel. You keep receiving rejection slips from editors and publishing houses … and now you’re not sure it’s good enough to self-publish. You know your story needs a rewrite yet don’t know how to improve it … besides, work or school is hectic, the house needs to be cleaned, and the kids demand your attention, so who has time? … But we bet you can find just 7 minutes a day to achieve your dream of getting that story published. If you can, this is the book for you. This practical, how-to guide takes you step-by-step through improving your story ...

Welcome to Morrissey County! This fictional region in Pennsylvania Amish country is home to several generations of strong-willed Amish women who know what they want in life, even if others disagree. Join these women on their search for love and acceptance. Morrissey County, 2022 Eliza Miller is keen on the Englisch life. She got a job in a large real estate company and worked her way up to being the boss’s secretary. The more she gets to know Englischers, the more she desires to break free of the shackles of her Amish community. Andrew Blythe has built up and sold several businesses since...

Matt and Karen experienced the trip of a lifetime with 14 friends and a crew of 10 while traveling in wooden dories down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Dories, Ho! is a story of their adventure and discovery. While not intended to be a traditional guidebook, anyone contemplating a river trip through the Grand Canyon will benefit from this firsthand account. Listeners will feel as if they've traveled with the authors on their journey to and through Grand Canyon National Park.

Are you ready to turn your passion for creating videos into a profitable career? YouTube Monetization: How to Become a Pro YouTube Content Creator and Turning Views Into Revenue Streams is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of content creation and building a thriving channel that pays. This comprehensive book walks you through every step of the process, from setting up your channel and crafting engaging content. Learn how to captivate your audience, optimize your videos for maximum reach, and build a loyal subscriber base that keeps coming back for more. Packed with insider tips, ...

Although there's no shortage of books on writing and publishing, there's none quite like Robert's Rules of Writing. Drawing on his many years of experience as an award-winning journalist, TV writer, and the author of over 20 books, Robert Masello addresses all the issues that confront, and all the problems that beset, writers of all stripes.

Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Gloria Steinem, Julia Roberts, John Cleese, and David Bowie are just a few of his celebrity alumni. Writers, producers, development executives, and agents all flock to his lecture series, praising it as a mesmerizing and intense learning experience.

Discover the Secret to Acing Law Exams with IRAC & test taking tips tricks & tactics!Buy this book and you'll immediately get authoritative easy to understand test taking tips and tactics to master law school finals and pass the bar, whether in the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia and any other common law jurisdiction. Get good grades on law exams & pass the bar with flying colors by writing better legal essay answers. You'll really remember rules with colorful cartoon characters and and fairy tale hypotheticals. Why? Because then you concentrate on how to write and what to write instead of ...

Looking for a step-by-step guide to creating business plans that both boost operational focus and raise serious moola? Searching for a no-nonsense crash-course in business-plan writing that’ll have you talking like an MBA grad (even if you never got past 10th-grade geometry)? Then look no further, intrepid entrepreneur! Because in How to Write a Business Plan That Doesn’t Suck, you’ll have a business planner Sherpa walking you through every step of the way.

All academics need to write, but many struggle to finish their dissertations, articles, books, or grant proposals. Writing is hard work and can be difficult to wedge into a frenetic academic schedule. How can we write it all while still having a life? In this second edition of his popular guidebook, Paul Silvia offers fresh advice to help you overcome barriers to writing and use your time more productively.

Unlock the essential building blocks of effective writing with Fundamental Writing Skills for Beginners, an indispensable guide for aspiring writers who seek to master the art of clear, confident, and engaging communication. Whether you're writing emails, essays, blog posts, or creative stories, this book provides the foundational tools to transform your ideas into polished, professional writing. In today’s fast-paced world, communicating is more important than ever. Poor writing can hinder your message and undermine your credibility, while sharp, concise prose will elevate your ideas and...

Our unique audioteach method features the voice of a real tutor, Chris Sykes. He will guide you through your course with over seven hours of audio material, giving you tips and advice based on his many years of teaching and writing experience and helping you to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls. This course takes you from complete beginner or committed amateur to the point where you've completed, edited and redrafted your work and are ready for publication.

What good will it do to skillfully craft a written argument if you lose your audience? Simple emails, formal reports, blogs, presentations, articles—they need punch to gain influence. Clear structure and logic alone won’t do. To engage readers, you need to make mentally stimulating choices in language—choices that electrify your readers’ mental hotspots. Veteran journalist Bill Birchard reveals the secret of making that happen. He blends the findings from a global cadre of psychologists and neuroscientists with lessons from his long, successful career as a professional writer.

The Zhuangzi—an anthology of anonymous writings produced in China between the fourth and second centuries BC—is one of the world's great literary treasures and the single most important source for early Daoist philosophy. It has exerted a profound influence on Chinese thought, literature, and culture, inspiring philosophy, poetry, idioms, proverbs, and even visual art.

(New for 2025!) Have you heard the buzz about AI but fear you’ve missed the boat? Are you a genre fiction writer—a creator of romance, fantasy, sci-fi, thrillers, or mysteries—curious about AI writing tools but overwhelmed by all the technical jargon? Fear not, fellow storyteller! It’s not too late to harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance your writing process. This isn't your typical tech manual. Authored by a USA Today bestselling romance writer who recognizes the distinct needs of fiction creators, this practical workbook cuts through the clutter and demonstrates...

If you’ve ever wondered why Squibs are never offered a place at Hogwarts, what happened when Vernon Dursley first met James Potter, or how Dumbledore and McGonagall formed their lifelong friendship, From the Wizarding Archive should go straight to the top of your wish list. Containing 80 articles written by J.K. Rowling for the original Pottermore website and available for the first time in audio, exclusively from Audible, Harry Potter fans everywhere are in for a treat.

Up to 5 percent of the population has been diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disorder, and many more are predisposed to them or have yet to observe the symptoms of a silent thyroid dysfunction. Modern medicine fails to provide solutions that get to the root cause of these conditions and instead focuses on symptomatic control. Quite the opposite, numerous evidence-based natural solutions have the potential to stop the thyroid attack, balance immune function, and restore healthy thyroid function. Beating Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders Naturally guides you to a deeper understanding of the ...