Horan, Timothy
Summary: "Writing well is very important in order for teenagers to be successful in high school and college. Beyond school, many teens write to be creative or to express themselves. This book is an accessible guide to help teens improve all aspects of their writing skills, from writing a research paper to writing for fun"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2023
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Summary: A guide for improving writing skills and technique.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barrons Educational Series, Inc. 2021
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Summary: "After school, two friends Ben and Bailey, learn about writing book reports"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808 LYNDonegan, Patricia.
Summary: Introduces the form of Japanese poetry known as haiku, explores the seven keys to writing haiku, and provides instructions for five haiku projects, including creating haiga, or illustrated haiku.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Pub. 2003
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Word DoneganNational Writing Project (U.S.)
Summary: This book addresses an important but long-overlooked area of educational reform-the need to improve the teaching and practice of writing. Sponsored by the nation's most respected organization concerned with writing in schools, Because Writing Matters shows what school leaders, teachers, and other educators need to do to develop effective writing programs at all grade levels. It offers action...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jossey-Bass 2006
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Summary: "Two friends learn to write letters to a classmate who has moved away"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808.6 LYNWiezorek, Jan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 372.6 WIECelce-Murcia, Marianne.
Contents: List of figures and tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Transcription key -- Part 1. Pronunciation instruction in perspective -- 1. The history and scope of pronunciation teaching -- 2. Research on the teaching and acquisition of pronunciation skills -- Part 2. The sound system of North American English : an overview -- 3. The consonant system -- 4. The vowel system -- 5. Stress, rhythm and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cambridge University Press 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.3 CELFrank, Steven
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books 2003
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Paperback, Call number: 808.1 RYAEdmundson, Mark
Summary: Why write when it sometimes feels that so few people really read--read as if their lives might be changed by what they're reading? Why write, when the world wants to be informed, not enlightened; to be entertained, not inspired? Writing is backbreaking, mindbreaking, lonely work. So why? Because writing, as celebrated professor Mark Edmundson explains, is one of the greatest human goods. Real...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury USA 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 808 EDMVanderMeer, Jeff.
Summary: "This all-new definitive guide to writing imaginative fiction takes a completely novel approach and fully exploits the visual nature of fantasy through original drawings, maps, renderings, and exercises to create a spectacularly beautiful and inspiring object. Employing an accessible, example-rich approach, Wonderbook energizes and motivates while also providing practical, nuts-and-bolts...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Image 2013
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Summary: Neon Words is more than a writing workbook; it’s an introspective writing experience. With sections dedicated to honoring, strengthening, and playing with your words, you’ll learn to view your writing and yourself in a new light.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magination Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808.02 PELKubba, Sam.
Summary: Adopted in the United States and a number of other countries, LEED? certification is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. Achieving LEED? personal certification or project certification is the best way to demonstrate that the project is truly "green." Written by an architect with over 30 years of international experience, this book provides architects, designers,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier 2010
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1 available in Reference, Call number: R 720.47 KUBPinker, Steven
Summary: Steve Pinker discusses the idea that language is an instinct, as innate to us as flying is to geese. This book covers the biological origin, acquisition by children and the grammatical structure of human language.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Folio Society 2008
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Summary: An introduction to the science that powers favorite amusement park rides reveals why a roller coaster does not need an engine and how bumper cars can move without gasoline.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2015
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Summary: An author and educator's pioneering approach to helping autistic students find their voices through poetry--a powerful and uplifting story that shows us how to better communicate with people on the spectrum and explores how we use language to express our seemingly limitless interior lives. Adults often find it difficult to communicate with autistic students and try to "fix" them. But what if we...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper One, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MARTIN, CHRIS MARSummary: "The ASVAB is the qualifying test required for recruits entering all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as current service members who want to raise their score to qualify for more exclusive specialties or officer training. This comprehensive test preparation guide includes: a diagnostic ASVAB to identify areas needing improvement, four full-length practice exams, including the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barrons Educational Series, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 355 ASVAdelson-Goldstein, Jayme
Summary: The third edition of the best-selling Oxford Picture Dictionary provides unparalleled support for vocabulary teaching to meet the needs of today's English language learners. 4,000 English words and phrases with meaningful, real-life contexts presented within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food, and Recreation, New and updated topics such as job search, career...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 423.17 ADELuckett, Kate
Summary: Give your math skills a boost with this interactive study guide to simple calculations through to more complex topics. Discover shapes and geometry, explore different formulas in algebra, and learn how to present data through step-by-step explanations and informative diagrams. Find out how math can be useful in science, art, nature, and more. After you learn about key mathematical concepts,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Portable Press 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 510 LUCBray, Ilona M.
Summary: "For a green card holder, taking the next step to U.S. citizenship offers a host of benefits. But the application process itself can be long and confusing. With Becoming a U.S. Citizen, you can save months, or even years. Best of all, you'll know that you are taking each needed step in the most efficient way. Becoming a U.S. Citizen also shows how you may be able to take advantage of special...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nolo 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 342 BRABeidler, Peter G.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Coffeetown Press 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 813.54 SALSchneider, Pat
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 808.042 SCHMeister, Cari
Summary: "Introduces the differences between "there," "their," and "they're" through the telling of an original story"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2016