A Reading Of Life

Author : Lyn Stone
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429955877

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Reading for Life by Lyn Stone Pdf

Why is it that more people can’t read and write? Why are there still so many vastly different methods of teaching literacy? Why do people still argue about it? Reading for Life examines these three questions, addressing the less evidence supported ideas about teaching reading and writing which are still alive and well in schools all over the world. This accessible guide bridges the gap between research and practice, translating academic findings into practical suggestions and ready-to-use techniques. Written in an approachable style and with informative graphics, vignettes and interviews woven throughout, this book covers: the components of literacy, including phonics, vocabulary and fluency the history of approaches to literacy teaching and an overview of the key figures government-level inquiries into the provision of reading and writing teaching the mindset which leads to acceptance of poor practice the essential components of an effective literacy program with practical advice on selecting resources to get the job done well Reading for Life helps educational practitioners make informed decisions about which teaching methods to reject and select, and empowers parents to ask the right questions of professionals and policy makers. This book is a timely exploration of poor teaching methods and is an innovative, fresh assessment of how high quality literacy teaching can be provided for all.

Author : C. S. Lewis
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780062849984

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The Reading Life by C. S. Lewis Pdf

The revered teacher and bestselling author of such classic Christian works as Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters reflects on the power, importance, and joy of a life dedicated to reading books in this delightful collection drawn from his wide body of writings. More than fifty years after his death, revered intellectual and teacher C. S. Lewis continues to speak to readers, thanks not only to his intellectual insights on Christianity but also his wondrous creative works and deep reflections on the literature that influenced his life. Beloved for his instructive novels including The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, and The Chronicles of Narnia as well as his philosophical books that explored theology and Christian life, Lewis was a life-long writer and book lover. Cultivated from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works, How to Read provides guidance and reflections on the love and enjoyment of books. Engaging and enlightening, this well-rounded collection includes Lewis’ reflections on science fiction, why children’s literature is for readers of all ages, and why we should read two old books for every new one. A window into the thoughts of one of the greatest public intellectuals of our time, this collection reveals not only why Lewis loved the written word, but what it means to learn through literature from one of our wisest and most enduring teachers.

Author : Anne Bogel
Publisher : Ten Peaks Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0736983023

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My Reading Life by Anne Bogel Pdf

This stylish journal created exclusively for book lovers includes custom reading lists, charming literary quotes, and plenty of room to record what you've read and what you'd love to read. "Books are knowledge. Books are reflection. Books change your mind."--Toni Morrison Designed by a book lover for book lovers, My Reading Life is the ideal companion for all your literary adventures. Anne Bogel, better known online as The Modern Mrs. Darcy, provides you with insightful reading lists for every popular genre and each season. She even helps you determine the kinds of books you'd most like to read based on your interests. You'll also appreciate the sleek, compact design, perfect for taking on the go to the library, bookstore, or your next book club gathering. So much more than just a journal, this book is a joyful celebration of the written word, one that will significantly enrich every day of your reading life.

Author : Philip Davis,Philip Maurice Davis
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780198815983

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Reading for Life by Philip Davis,Philip Maurice Davis Pdf

This volume presents original case-histories of readers to delve into just what reading is and how it works. Each chapter begins with a poem or excerpt which becomes the scene either of a reading-group transcription or of a thought-piece from an interviewed reader to explore therapeutic reading and how culture might impact upon health.

Author : Sven Birkerts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015067678972

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Reading Life by Sven Birkerts Pdf

Reading a selection of novels for a second time, Birkerts reflects on his first readings and what later readings reveal about the passing of time and of memory.

Author : Pat Conroy
Publisher : Random House Large Print Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : 0739377841

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My Reading Life by Pat Conroy Pdf

The author reviews a lifetime of reading, acknowledging the books that shaped his literary life and sharing anecdotes about how reading saw him through his most challenging periods and helped him to retain his grasp on sanity.

Author : Spruce Books
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781632174222

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My Reading Life: What I Read, How It Felt, and What I Thought (a Book Journal for Book Lovers) by Spruce Books Pdf

Author : Thatcher Wine,Elizabeth Lane
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781423652168

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For the Love of Books by Thatcher Wine,Elizabeth Lane Pdf

A celebration of the meaning and comfort printed books bring to our homes and lives, from the curation and design experts at Juniper Books. Explore the significance of the home library, embellished with alluring photography and illustrations, in a keepsake worthy of any bibliophile’s collection. For the Love of Books shares the vision of Juniper Books, a business that embraces the roles that books fulfill in our lives and their staying power. It recounts the history of books and private libraries, and champions the resilience of books in the digital era. Dive into the nuances that define books for reading, books for decoration, and books for inspiration. Instructive chapters provide useful details for creating and curating one’s own home library, whether it be a single shelf or multiple rooms each with their own collection. You will never look at your bookshelves the same way again. For the Love of Books is about storytelling beyond the pages of our favorite books. Our books—the ones we choose to keep—tell the story of who we are. They remind us who we once were and who we aspire to be. Thatcher Wine founded Juniper Books in 2001. The company creates custom libraries and has perfected the art of turning books inside out to allow for books to tell stories not just to us, but about us. Working with booklovers, homeowners, and designers, Juniper Books has provided the world with a fresh new approach to the printed book. Thatcher grew up in New York City where his parents owned and operated The Quilted Giraffe, one of the most innovative restaurants in America. Thatcher graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in history and art history and lives in Boulder, Colorado. Elizabeth Lane is the founder of Quarterlane, a quarterly subscription book service which merged with Juniper Books in 2018. She is also the book buyer for her local independent bookstore, Partners Village Store and Kitchen in Westport, Massachusetts. Prior to working in books, Elizabeth worked in contemporary visual art—in galleries, nonprofit initiatives and museums in New York, Austin, and Chicago. Elizabeth graduated from Davidson College with a degree in art history and received her masters degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Author : Kelly Gunderman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798650739661

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Living Dead Girl by Kelly Gunderman Pdf

In this young adult thriller perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars, Thirteen Reasons Why, and Sadie, a teenage girl is about to find out how far would she will go to get revenge on those who have taken everything from her.When seventeen year old high school senior Kaitlyn Davis is almost raped and then brutally murdered at a party by three boys she goes to school with, she uses her dying breath to swear that they will pay for what they've done.When she wakes up the next morning, she is a bit blurry on the night before and gets a big surprise - she's alive? How? Soon, things start getting weird - it seems as though no one can see her or hear her, and no matter what she does, she can't seem to feel anything, such as temperature. She can still move things around and touch others, and the room suddenly drops about suddenly drops about thirty degrees wherever she is, but why?That's when she is forced to accept it - she's dead. At first Kaitlyn grieves the loss of her short life - there are so many things that she is going to miss out on, so many things that she will never get to do. But then she gets angry, and she remembers her promise to get revenge on those who had taken her life. Setting out to give them what they deserve, Kaitlyn has no plans to stop until she gets the revenge she desires.

Author : Anna Quindlen
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307763525

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How Reading Changed My Life by Anna Quindlen Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Anna Quindlen presents a “swift and compelling paean to the joys of books” (Booklist). “Like the columns she used to write for the New York Times, [How Reading Changed My Life] is tart, smart, full of quirky insights, lapidary, and a pleasure to read.”—Publishers Weekly “Reading has always been my home, my sustenance, my great invincible companion. . . . Yet of all the many things in which we recognize universal comfort—God, sex, food, family, friends—reading seems to be the one in which the comfort is most undersung, at least publicly, although it was really all I thought of, or felt, when I was eating up book after book, running away from home while sitting in a chair, traveling around the world and yet never leaving the room. . . . I read because I loved it more than any activity on earth.”—from How Reading Changed My Life

Author : Anne Bogel
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781493415311

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I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel Pdf

For so many people, reading isn't just a hobby or a way to pass the time--it's a lifestyle. Our books shape us, define us, enchant us, and even sometimes infuriate us. Our books are a part of who we are as people, and we can't imagine life without them. I'd Rather Be Reading is the perfect literary companion for everyone who feels that way. In this collection of charming and relatable reflections on the reading life, beloved blogger and author Anne Bogel leads readers to remember the book that first hooked them, the place where they first fell in love with reading, and all of the moments afterward that helped make them the reader they are today. Known as a reading tastemaker through her popular podcast What Should I Read Next?, Bogel invites book lovers into a community of like-minded people to discover new ways to approach literature, learn fascinating new things about books and publishing, and reflect on the role reading plays in their lives. The perfect gift for the bibliophile in everyone's life, I'd Rather Be Reading will command an honored place on the overstuffed bookshelves of any book lover.

Author : Lynne Sharon Schwartz
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2001-03-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780807071007

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Ruined By Reading by Lynne Sharon Schwartz Pdf

A Los Angeles Times Book Review Best Book of 1996 'Without books how could I have become myself?' In this wonderfully written meditation, Lynne Sharon Schwartz offers deeply felt insight into why we read and how what we read shapes our lives. An enchanting celebration of the printed word.

Author : Pat Williams,Peggy Matthews Rose
Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780757305450

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Read for Your Life by Pat Williams,Peggy Matthews Rose Pdf

With anecdotes and interviews from some of today's greatest icons in business, sports, and academia, including Phoenix Suns' star Steve Nash, Yankees' star Alex Rodriguez, Grant Hill of the Orlando Magic, and former New York City mayor Rudy Guiliani, Read for Your Life will help readers discover how reading can enhance their lives personally and professionally.

Author : Ofelia Martinez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1954906005

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Remission by Ofelia Martinez Pdf

He's my mentor and off-limits. So why can't I stay away from him? As Dr. Carolina Ramirez's career is taking off, she gets incredible news. Dr. Hector Medina, the doctor she idolized as a teenager and whose research she used to design her cutting-edge clinical trial, is joining her team. As her boss. But they say you should never meet your heroes, and Carolina is about to get far more than she bargained for. She knows a liaison with her boss is a bad idea. But in addition to the intellectual spark they share, there's an undeniable physical connection between them she can't seem to ignore. Then it all goes wrong and instead of explaining himself, he skips town, nearly destroying her-and her career-in his wake. Seven years later, he's back and opening up old wounds she'd thought long healed. She's recovered her career, her reputation, and her confidence despite his devastating betrayal. She should hate him. Instead, she finds herself drawn to him once again. Why can't she get him out of her head? And why does her body still react to him after so many years apart?

Author : Emily Hayse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 173324283X

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These War-Torn Hands by Emily Hayse Pdf

"They say this land is bound, cursed since the beginning of the world. And it'll be freed one day by a man with war-torn hands." Rosamund Lacey has crossed a continent to marry Archer Scott because she believes he is a man set apart-a man with a destiny. But Alexander Mortimer, Outlaw King of the western territory, believes in only one kind of destiny: winner takes all. Determined to reign supreme, Mortimer kidnaps the governor's bride and wreaks havoc on the land around Glory Mesa. But when Archer refuses to choose between the woman he loves and the land he has sworn to protect, he is forced into a showdown that may cost more than his life.