Literary Names

Why do authors use pseudonyms and pen-names, or ingeniously hide names in their work with acrostics and anagrams? How has the range of permissible given names changed and how is this reflected in lit

Why do authors use pseudonyms and pen-names, or ingeniously hide names in their work with acrostics and anagrams? How has the range of permissible given names changed and how is this reflected in lit

The process of naming is a transformative act that inherently imparts meaning, whether it be through the conscious use of a familiar historical or allegorical appellation or through the creation of a

There are tens of thousands of baby names out there—and books that dutifully list them. And then there is 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time—a curated, considered, opinionated, and richly in

The world is filled with ten thousand things in confusion:Never overtax your literary thought.The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons is the first comprehensive work of literary criticism in Chin

Chinese names are made up of individual characters put together.Each Chinese character has a meaning of its own; therefore, to select a good Chinese name for a newborn baby is more difficult than choo

Help your fourth-grade students build strong literary analysis and comprehension skills with activities that support Common Core rigor and practice close reading, vocabulary, and writing skills.

With bright illustrations and snappy introductions to each city, this charming book and jigsaw set is an ideal way for children to have fun learning the names and locations of famous cities all over the world, and to find out about their landmarks, culture and heritage. Completed size of jigsaw: 59cm x 40cm

Mr. Wolf's class ventures out on an exciting field trip to the forest!Mr. Wolf's students are going on a field trip! Everyone gets to sleep in log cabins, come up with fun camp names, and journey thro

A NEW YORK TIMES GLOBETROTTING PICK!THE MILLIONS MOST ANTICIPATEDA woman reclaims her own story in this taut and wholly original literary tale from one of China's literary superstars.Hongmei is the pe

From best-selling, award-winning illustrator, Axel Scheffler A creepy combinations book that cannot fail to make you laugh Flip the pages to see the crazy minibeasts, and find out their names and nois

Olivia really doesn t like her nickname mostly because it gets her into some sticky situations! How can she persuade her mum to stop using it? A hilarious look at the affectionate names we give the on

The Mingjia (School of Names) is a notional grouping of philosophers first recorded as such in the Shiji. Their identifying feature was a concern with linguistic issues particularly inv

The holocaust will remain a stain on the history of mankind in perpetuity, long after the recollection of many of the perpetrators has faded. Some names will remain, however, indelibly printed in the

Ice Cream Cone Worm. Monkeyface Prickleback. Pink Fairy Armadillo. You're called WHAT?! Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names where all the creatures have one thing in common: they want to cha

A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse and illustrated by an award-winning artist.We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As Ge

In Dandelion Land, a young snail can't stop asking his friends awkward questions, such as: why are we so slow - and why can't we all have our own names? When he is finally banished from the snail comm

Exploring themes that preoccupied Albert Camus--absurdity, silence, revolt, fidelity, and moderation--Robert Zaretsky portrays a moralist who refused to be fooled by the nobler names we assign to ou

Learning about life on the farm is a great way for young children to understand and explore the world around them. From the names of animals, plants and wildlife to the tools and machinery used, there

ABC Animal is an entertaining early learning book with creative and captivating illustrations. Whimsical phrases and bright illustrations will help your preschooler learn the alphabet, names of animal

First published in 1968, this volume of essays, posthumously edited by the author’s brother Professor C. T. Hsia (a prominent Columbia University professor of Chinese literature), focuses on Chinese literary criticism relating to the work of leftist Chinese writers, including Lu Hsün, Chiang Kuang-tz’u, the “Five Martyrs,” and Chü Ch’iu-po, who were sympathetic to the ideals of the pre-1949 Chinese communist party. As one of the few foundational texts to provide a critical overview of the aesthetics and politics of China’s leftist literary movement, The Gate of Darkness examines the conflicting dilemmas between leftist authors’ own ideals and the strict ideological frameworks imposed by the propaganda policies of the Chinese communist party in the early twentieth century.Hsia’s essays are exciting reading precisely because Mr. Hsia approached his subject not merely with the index-cards of a historian but also with the sensitive eyes of a novelist. Tsi-an Hsia is a creative and compassi

DescriptionThree Dogs Level 6-5John has three sheep. A strange man gives John three dogs for the sheep. These are special dogs. Their names are Salt, Pepper, and Mustard. The dogs can help John. They

Featuring naughty children with nasty habits, cartoon heroes that come to life, lonely caretakers, unhappy ghosts, fantastical creatures with crazy names, giants, goblins, vampires, mermaids, this vol

For the first time ever some of the most famous names in music, sport and show business have got together for a game of consequences to raise money for the BBC Children in Need Appeal. Each participat

Casey the rabbit loves to play goalie on the soccer team. But when Casey fails to block a goal, Dana the squirrel starts calling Casey hurtful names. Young readers watch Casey struggle with bullying a

Commissioned by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, these tales of dangerous women by the most stellar names in fiction are available for the first time in three-volume paperback. George R.R. Marti

IN THE BEGINNING, EVERYTHING WAS ALIVE. THE SMALLEST OBJECTS WERE ENDOWED WITH BEATING HEARTS, AND EVEN THE CLOUDS HAD NAMES. Having recalled his life through the story of his physical self in Winter

Commissioned by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, these tales of dangerous women by the most stellar names in fiction are available for the first time in three-volume paperback. George R.R. Marti

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2011 MAN ASIAN LITERARY PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE HINDU LITERARY PRIZE FOR BEST FICTION 2011 WITH HER DEBUT NOVEL, An Atlas of Impossible Longing, Anuradha Roy’s exquisite storyte

Beginning with the anthropological linguistic tradition associated primarily with the names of Franz Boas, Edward Sapir and their students and concluding with the work of Noam Chomsky and William Labo

This richly anecdotal guide to every street in Shanghai details many landmarks and stories associated with its best known avenues. A definitive index to the street names of Shanghai, some of which hav

January 1946: writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey

Merchanter's Luck—His name was Sandor and he was the owner and entire crew of a tramp star-freighter that flew the Union planets under false papers and fake names. Her name was Allison and she was a p

In the animal kingdom, size doesn't matter and virtues count like everywhere else. Thus, I have discovered for example that the tiny squirrels have individual names but the ducks don't. That may b

From patriotic songs that stir the soul to cowboy songs of early settlers, this is a terrific collection of songs about America. Children can learn as they hear “The Star Spangled Banner,” the names

With their powerful blend of political and aesthetic concerns, Edward W. Said's writings have transformed the field of literary studies. This long-awaited collection of literary and cultural essays, t

You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. This is The Elements of Style, the classic style manual, now in a fourth edition. A new Foreword by Roger

When a spunky mouse invites a passing bird to see what's inside a People House, chaos ensues while beginning readers learn the names of 65 common household items—and that people are generally not ple

It's never too early for your first checkmate. International Master and top YouTube chess coach Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) brings the world’s greatest game to its newest fans—babies!This adorable board book introduces little ones to the basics of chess: the names of the pieces, how they move, and what it takes to win. With bold, high-contrast illustrations designed to support a baby’s developing vision and growing mind, this charming little book is both brainy and beautiful. Whether you're raising the next grandmaster or just want something smart for storytime, Chess for Babies is a perfect first move.

Babies and toddlers will be endlessly engaged with the pages of My Busy Day, where they can follow an adorable child from wake-up time to bedtime, searching for hidden items on every page!Each new spread in this Look & Find, Clever Baby book showcases a different part of a busy day in the life of a relatable young child. This book covers everything from brushing your teeth and eating meals to playing and getting ready for bedtime! Readers can learn the names of various objects by checking out the ""Look & Find"" column on each page, which features four labeled items to find in the big picture. With this engaging book, little ones will have a blast finding food, household items, toys, and more while learning their names!*Labels accompanying simple pictures help expand babies’ vocabulary*Bold, colorful illustrations hold babies’ attention*The daily routine theme helps children learn healthy habitsOther Look & Find, Clever Baby titles include Outdoor Fun, Our Animal Friends, a