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Author
Publisher
Distributed to the trade by Holtzbrinck Publishers
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
171 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Devil's Dictionary (1906) is a work of satire by Ambrose Bierce. Although he is commonly remembered for his chilling short stories on the experiences of Civil War soldiers, Bierce was recognized in his day as a leading journalist and humorist who spent decades ruffling feathers and drawing laughter with his witty opinion columns, poems, and definitions. Toward the end of his career, he decided to compile these satirical definitions into a book,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone Imprint
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
32 pages : 27 cm. color illustrations ;
Language
English
Description
"Illustrations of American Sign Language, along with labeled photos, introduce children to words and phrases useful for signing at school"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Language
English
Description
A simple introduction to Chinese writing, pronunciation and intonation using short stories. Appropriate for all ages. Reading basic Chinese becomes simplified in this highly attractive and unusual manual designed for readers of all ages. Chinese writing, pronunciation, and vocabulary are described here in an entertaining and interesting manner to help beginners learn quickly. The author starts with simple characters and then combines these to make...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
viii, 264 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
America's most influential writing teacher offers an engaging and practical guide to effective short-form writing.
In HOW TO WRITE SHORT, Roy Peter Clark turns his attention to the art of painting a thousand pictures with just a few words. Short forms of writing have always existed-from ship logs and telegrams to prayers and haikus. But in this ever-changing Internet age, short-form writing has become an essential skill. Clark covers how to write...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) col. ill. 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
From the same team that brought you My Momma Likes to Say comes this delightful interpretation of maxims, idioms, proverbs, and clichés many students remember hearing on a regular basis in the classroom. From 'Do you have ants in your pants?' to 'Stick together!' and 'Great minds think alike,' readers will be intrigued by the history of these adages, told in poetry form as well as expository text, and amused by the witty illustrations, depicting...
Author
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Simple text about all sorts of activities and repetition of the letter 'i' help readers learn how to use the 'short i' sound.