A perfect fun activity book designed for early learners to develop pencil control and motor skills. By following the arrows and tracing the dotted lines, the little scholars can complete the tracing exercises and creative activities leading to development of their early writing skills. The child will also learn to identify, write and revise straight, curvy, zig zag lines and multiple patterns. The book is also an excellent first step to prepare for school.

A WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER. The newest official release of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition includes four different formats--spiral-bound and tabbed, paperback, hardcover, and ebook, all of which are in full color. It is the official source for APA Style.

With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields.

Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process--from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make an impact with their work.

The seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing.

• All formats are in full color, with a new tabbed spiral version
• Easy navigation, with topics divided into numbered sections to help users quickly location the information they need
• Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types, guidelines on citing course materials, and guidance on writing clearly, precisely, and concisely
• Dedicated chapter for new users of APA Style covering paper elements and format, including sample papers for both professional authors and student writers
• New chapter on journal article reporting standards (JARS) that includes updates to reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style
• Updated chapter on bias-free language guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity in areas including age, disability, gender, participation in research, racial and ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality
• Updated chapter on essential style guidelines for scholarly writing, including punctuation, italics, capitalization, abbreviations, and numbers
• More than 40 new sample tables and figures
• Expanded guidance on ethical writing and publishing practices, including how to ensure the appropriate level of citation, avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, and navigate the publication process
• More than 100 new reference examples covering periodicals, books, audiovisual media, social media, webpages and websites, legal resources, and many other document types
• Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options

These all-inclusive skills resources provide the focused practice students need to apply, reinforce, and review skills in reading, math, and test-taking. Answer key included.

Twentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen KingONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King's critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. Long live the King hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King's On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King's advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999--and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it--fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.

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 Angell reminds readers that the advice of Strunk & White is as valuable today as when it was first offered.This book's unique tone, wit and charm have conveyed the principles of English style to millions of readers. Use the fourth edition of the little book to make a big impact with writing.

Top-rated by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), this bestselling, user-friendly guide to effective reading instruction is solidly grounded in the science of reading. Combining the best features of an academic text and a practical, hands-on teacher's guide, the Teaching Reading Sourcebook comprehensively covers the scientific basis and instructional elements of the five essential components of effective reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. To facilitate comprehension and learning, the Sourcebook is organized according to the guiding questions behind explicit instruction (what? why? when? and how?). Each chapter includes a graphic, easy-to-understand explanation of the subject matter (what?); a concise summary of evidence-based research with a list of suggested readings (why?); suggested instructional timelines, assessments, and interventions (when?); and explicit, step-by-step lesson models that bridge the gap between research and practice (how?).

The 3rd Edition includes a new section on reading instruction within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework.

Listed by the National Council on Teacher Quality's 2020 Teacher Prep Review as one of 10 textbooks that comprehensively and rigorously cover the scientific basis and instructional elements of the five essential components of effective reading instruction.

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Discover the Untold Secrets Bestselling Authors Don't Want You to Know

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book that amplifies your brand, accelerates your business, or transforms your life-but felt held back by time, money, or self-doubt? If so, you're not alone.

In The Author's Success Code, Ashley Mansour, an international bestselling author and trusted book coach, reveals the 9 game-changing secrets that will empower you to shatter these barriers and finally bring your vision to life.

This isn't just another how-to book on writing. It's a transformative roadmap to help you:

• Overcome the biggest mental roadblocks that keep most aspiring authors back
• Fast-track your book-writing process with a proven, proprietary method
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• Navigate publishing like a pro, choosing the best path for your goals
• Connect with a supportive community to stay motivated and inspired and every step

With years of experience guiding over 1,000 authors and counting, Ashley shares her insider knowledge to help you shift your focus from the overwhelming mechanics of writing to strategic, actionable steps that lead to publishing success. The Author's Success Code gives you everything you need to break through, finish strong, and create a book that works for you long after it's published.

Transform your book-writing journey into a powerful tool for growth, success, and lasting impact. It's time to discover the secrets that will turn your dream into a reality, and your book into a legacy.

The venerable, time-tested guide to style, usage, and grammar--an indispensable reference informing the editorial canon with sound, definitive advice. Now in its 18th edition! More than 1.75 million copies sold!

Much has happened in the years since the publication of the seventeenth edition of The Chicago Manual of Style. The world has transformed, and the Manual has risen to meet the moment. The eighteenth edition of this classic guide for writers, editors, and publishers is the most extensive revision in two decades.

Every chapter has been reexamined with diversity and accessibility in mind, and major changes include updated and expanded coverage of pronoun use and inclusive language, revised guidelines on capitalization, a broader range of examples, new coverage of Indigenous languages, and expanded advice on making publications accessible to people with disabilities. The Manual's traditional focus on nonfiction has been expanded to include fiction and other creative genres in coverage of topics such as punctuation and dialogue, and the needs of self-published authors receive wider attention.

The citation chapters have been thoroughly reorganized for the benefit of new and experienced users alike, and the key concepts for editing mathematics have been integrated into the chapters where they will be most useful to generalists. Evolving technologies--from open-access publishing models to AI--are covered throughout. And naturally, there are some well-considered updates to familiar rules, including changes intended to align the Manual's recommendations more closely with real-world usage.

As with every new edition, devotees of the Manual will find much to discover and ponder.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer's world and its treacherous swamps (Los Angeles Times).

Superb writing advice.... Hilarious, helpful, and provocative. --The New York Times Book Review

For a quarter century, more than a million readers--scribes and scribblers of all ages and abilities--have been inspired by Anne Lamott's hilarious, big-hearted, homespun advice. Advice that begins with the simple words of wisdom passed down from Anne's father--also a writer--in the iconic passage that gives the book its title:

Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he'd had three months to write. It was due the next day. We were out at our family cabin in Bolinas, and he was at the kitchen table close to tears, surrounded by binder paper and pencils and unopened books on birds, immobilized by the hugeness of the task ahead. Then my father sat down beside him, put his arm around my brother's shoulder, and said, 'Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird.'

Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol--from one of America's most prominent language teachers.

Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal's unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you:

- Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily
- Convert English into Spanish in an instant
- Start forming sentences after the very first lesson
- Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study
- Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort
- Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key

With original black-and-white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.

Master the style guidelines of newswriting, editing and common usage with this indispensable guide perfect for professional writers and students everywhere

The style of the Associated Press is the gold standard for news writing. With the AP Stylebook in hand, you can learn how to write and edit with the clarity and professionalism for which their writers and editors are famous.

The AP Stylebook will help you master the AP's rules on grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviation, word and numeral usage. It also guides you through complex issues of thoughtful reporting, writing and storytelling. To make navigating this extensive guidance even easier, the Stylebook includes a comprehensive index. This edition contains a detailed guide to self-editing, as well as a new chapter on artificial intelligence.

Fully revised and updated to keep pace with world events, common usage and AP procedures, the AP Stylebook is the one reference that all writers, editors and students cannot afford to be without.

One of those life-changing reads that makes you see--or, in this case, hear--the whole world differently. --Megan Angelo, author of Followers

At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.--Refinery29.com

The New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Magical Overthinking and Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups, from Jonestown and Scientologists to SoulCycle and social media gurus, use language as the ultimate form of power.

What makes cults so intriguing and frightening? What makes them powerful? The reason why so many of us binge Manson documentaries by the dozen and fall down rabbit holes researching suburban moms gone QAnon is because we're looking for a satisfying explanation for what causes people to join--and more importantly, stay in--extreme groups. We secretly want to know: could it happen to me? Amanda Montell's argument is that, on some level, it already has . . .

Our culture tends to provide pretty flimsy answers to questions of cult influence, mostly having to do with vague talk of brainwashing. But the true answer has nothing to do with freaky mind-control wizardry or Kool-Aid. In Cultish, Montell argues that the key to manufacturing intense ideology, community, and us/them attitudes all comes down to language. In both positive ways and shadowy ones, cultish language is something we hear--and are influenced by--every single day.

Through juicy storytelling and cutting original research, Montell exposes the verbal elements that make a wide spectrum of communities cultish, revealing how they affect followers of groups as notorious as Heaven's Gate, but also how they pervade our modern start-ups, Peloton leaderboards, and Instagram feeds. Incisive and darkly funny, this enrapturing take on the curious social science of power and belief will make you hear the fanatical language of cultish everywhere.

A thoroughly updated edition of a beloved classic that has guided generations of researchers in conducting effective and meaningful research.

With more than a million copies sold since its first publication, The Craft of Research has helped generations of researchers at every level--from high-school students and first-year undergraduates to advanced graduate students to researchers in business and government. Conceived by seasoned researchers and educators Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams, this fundamental work explains how to choose significant topics, pose genuine and productive questions, find and evaluate sources, build sound and compelling arguments, and convey those arguments effectively to others.

While preserving the book's proven approach to the research process, as well as its general structure and accessible voice, this new edition acknowledges the many ways research is conducted and communicated today. Thoroughly revised by Joseph Bizup and William T. FitzGerald, it recognizes that research may lead to a product other than a paper--or no product at all--and includes a new chapter about effective presentations. It features fresh examples from a variety of fields that will appeal to today's students and other readers. It also accounts for new technologies used in research and offers basic guidelines for the appropriate use of generative AI. And it ends with an expanded chapter on ethics that addresses researchers' broader obligations to their research communities and audiences as well as systemic questions about ethical research practices.

This new edition will be welcomed by a new and more diverse generation of researchers.

What do corporate executives, high school students, church pastors, and professional speakers have in common? They all have a message to share-but how do you deliver it with confidence, connect with your audience, and, if you're lucky, get paid to do it?

Whether you're building a professional speaking business, pitching ideas in a boardroom, or speaking for the first time, Speak Goodr is your go-to guide for mastering public speaking. This is not another, how-to-guide, per se, but it is true, raw, honest, and peels back the curtain on professional speaking unlike any other book on how to become a professional speaker.

With hilarious and relatable stories, candid confessions, and actionable insights, Ryan Vet takes you behind the scenes of his global speaking career. These are the real stories of what happens on the road and from the stage. This isn't just a guide-it's an invitation to see public speaking as a way to inspire others, overcome fear, and create lasting impact.

Inside, you'll discover:

• How to connect with any audience: Practical strategies to help you own the room and leave a lasting impression.
• Tips to build confidence: Proven techniques to conquer stage fright and speak with authenticity.
• The path to paid speaking: Learn how to land gigs, grow your speaking business, and turn your voice into income.
• Laugh-out-loud lessons: Humorous, real-life stories that make public speaking approachable and fun.

Speak Goodr isn't just for professional speakers-it's for anyone who has something to say. Whether you're leading a team, teaching a class, or presenting a big idea, this book will help you master your message, inspire your audience, and step into the spotlight with confidence. This is a perfect book for meeting professionals looking for the what-not-to-do stories as well.

Plus, this book is fun to read. It has great visuals and illustrations as well as external resources. The book has actionable insights on public speaking that are easily digestible and laugh-out-loud hilarious.

If you've ever dreamed of captivating your audience or getting paid to speak, Speak Goodr will show you how-with humor, heart, and purpose.

These all-inclusive skills resources provide the focused practice students need to apply, reinforce, and review skills in reading, math, and test-taking. Answer key included.

Learn American Sign Language the easy way!

Become a lifelong learner of American Sign Language (ASL) with this guide for true beginners. It breaks down ASL fundamentals and gives you step-by-step instructions for signing more than 400 vocabulary words, organized by practical topics like greetings, hobbies, times, places, and more.

• The building blocks of ASL--Lay the foundation for ASL learning as you explore the five parameters of signing: handshape, location, movement, palm orientation, and non-manual markers.
• Clear guidance for novices--Learn how to sign each vocabulary word with the help of detailed written directions and large, full-color photos, so you know you're doing it right even if it's your first sign ever.
• Lessons and quizzes--Put your new skills to the test with themed lessons designed for real-world conversations, and brief quizzes at the end of each section.

Make learning ASL fun and easy with this top choice in American Sign Language books for beginners.

Improve your vocabulary with simple lessons and activities

Building your vocabulary requires more than flash cards. That's why leading test-prep expert, Chris Lele, developed a new method for introducing words into your vocabulary. With The Vocabulary Builder Workbook, you'll gain and retain a fundamental understanding of more than 1,400 essential words.

Ideal for those taking the SAT, ACT, or GRE--or for those who simply want to practice and boost their reading, writing and speaking skills-- this workbook for adults and teens makes the task of expanding your vocabulary an opportunity for real learning and growth.

If you're looking for books to better your vocabulary, this vocabulary workbook includes:

Expert Lessons--Explore lessons organized by theme to help you identify roots, form associations, and recognize thousands of additional words outside of this workbook.

A progressive approach--Build up your SAT vocabulary with lessons that steadily increase in difficulty for continued advancement.

Retention-focused activities--Discover exercises designed to help you remember every word long after the test is over.

Increase your vocabulary and become a better reader, writer, and test-taker with The Vocabulary Builder Workbook.

Feeling burned out, dispirited, or just plain blah? Plant a whole lot of joy at your library using this little book's fun and inventive ideas!

Library joy is more than a feeling; it is a choice and call to everyday practices of connection, empowerment, and well-being. And it isn't a heavy lift-in fact, it can all start with a few tiny seeds.

Start your day with a smile to yourself, a service worker, a stranger, or a coworker.

Reminisce about a book that you've enjoyed and why. Post a book recommendation in a workroom or share it with a coworker.

Encourage someone new to libraries today - a library student, a new library user, a new coworker, or new community partner.

This delightful book brims with dozens of joy-centering approaches and activities ready to draw on whenever your day could use a boost. It also makes a perfect gift and is sure to bring smiles to your fellow library workers, trusted volunteers, board members, and all the book lovers in your life.

We live in a world of words.
The way we interact with our fellow humans is very often based on the language that always surrounds us, whether it be the messages we send, the news we read, or the assignments we complete in classes that give us the education intended to lead us to success.
What might be the best way to navigate the complexity of language, especially in a first-year composition course? This book addresses these issues by presenting lessons, examples, and student samples through an approach that is friendly, conversational, and realistic.
Created by actual instructors of composition at HCC, this book includes many resources to guide composition students of different skill levels:
- In-depth overviews of reading, writing, and revising
- Engaging exercises that anticipate and address the most common errors of writers
- Actual student samples that provide the basis of class discussions and analysis
With guidance that includes both theory and practice, Composition and Grammar for HCC by HCC provides students with the skills they need for their educational goals, their careers, and their lives.

Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized book on MLA style. The new, ninth edition builds on the MLA's unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements--facts, common to most sources, like author, title, and publication date--that allows writers to cite any type of work, from books, e-books, and journal articles in databases to song lyrics, online images, social media posts, dissertations, and more. With this focus on source evaluation as the cornerstone of citation, MLA style promotes the skills of information and digital literacy so crucial today.

The many new and updated chapters make this edition the comprehensive, go-to resource for writers of research papers, and anyone citing sources, from business writers, technical writers, and freelance writers and editors to student writers and the teachers and librarians working with them. Intended for a variety of classroom contexts--middle school, high school, and college courses in composition, communication, literature, language arts, film, media studies, digital humanities, and related fields--the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook offers
-New chapters on grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, numbers, italics, abbreviations, and principles of inclusive language
-Guidelines on setting up research papers in MLA format with updated advice on headings, lists, and title pages for group project
-Revised, comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for creating a list of works cited in MLA format that are easier to learn and use than ever before
-A new appendix with hundreds of example works-cited-list entries by publication format, including websites, YouTube videos, interviews, and more
-Detailed examples of how to find publication information for a variety of sources
-Newly revised explanations of in-text citations, including comprehensive advice on how to cite multiple authors of a single work
-Detailed guidance on footnotes and endnotes
-Instructions on quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing, and avoiding plagiarism
-A sample essay in MLA format
-Annotated bibliography examples
-Numbered sections throughout for quick navigation
-Advanced tips for professional writers and scholars