An anthology of Irish poetry and prose, in support of Irish mental health charity Shine. The book features writing by Brendan Kennelly, Costa Award winner Colm Taoibain, Rita Ann Higgins, and many mor
Honoring the fiftieth anniversary of Sports Illustrated, this collection of memorable stories and essays captures some of them most compelling moments in sports history and offers profiles on many of
Many social work students today lack the basic writing skills they will need to practice effectively with clients. This user-friendly guide to effective writing skills focuses specifically on the type
Whether it is referred to as an "achievement gap" or "educational debt," there is a difference in the measurements on standardized tests of white populations and culturally diverse ones. How to close
Concentrating on a period of significant social and political change and exploring both canonical and newly rediscovered texts, this book critically assess the changing culture of the late-Victorian p
Vandermeulen, a college-level creative writing teacher, questions three widely accepted practices in creative writing courses: the full-class workshop, early emphasis on critique over other kinds of r
Volume III of The Oxford History of Historical Writing contains essays by leading scholars on the writing of history globally during the early modern era, from 1400 to 1800. The volume proceeds in geo
This accessible guide to writing academically is based on the author’s many years of experience helping students to improve their writing and get better marks in assignments. The advice works because
This accessible guide to writing academically is based on the author’s many years of experience helping students to improve their writing and get better marks in assignments. The advice works because
Greenlaw (computer science, US Naval Academy) offers general advice on writing a manuscript, discusses the ethical standards put forth in the ACM code of ethics and professional conduct, and defines f
While there is increasing anxiety about the natural world and many are calling for action on the environment, academic discourse on the subject has been dominated by romantic ideas of wilderness, new
It is easy to argue that the need for attention to how we navigate rhetorically within and across cultures has never been greater, given ever-increasing global migrations and seemingly instantaneous g
This valuable addition to the literature offers readers a comprehensive overview of recent brain imaging research focused on reading, writing and mathematics—a research arena characterized by rapid ad
The latest edition of this annual, assembled by the acclaimed writer and editor Philip Zaleski, not only showcases some of the finest writing of the year but offers astute perceptions on subjects that
Since 1950, French Caribbean writers have attracted international attention to their work and to their lively exploration of the unique circumstances that detonated this literary explosion. This book
What did autobiography mean to Romantic readers and writers? How do autobiographical texts of the period reflect, express, and negotiate these conditions? Answering these questions and more, James Tre
This new edition of one of the most respected and well-known texts in the field is a “must-have” resource for any teacher’s library. It presents an interactive perspective on reading and writing abili
