"William and Ping use pronouns as they get ready for Bernard's surprise birthday party. Someone ate the cake! But who ate it? They need to find out!"--

"A linguistically informed look at how our digital world is transforming the English language. Language is humanity's most spectacular open-source project, and the internet is making our language change faster and in more interesting ways than ever before. Internet conversations are structured by the shape of our apps and platforms, from the grammar of status updates to the protocols of comments and @replies. Linguistically inventive online communities...

"Thousands of writers--from first-time authors to #1 New York Times best-selling authors--have learned from Lisa Mangum's masterful literary advice and inspiration. Now she's collected the best of her writing and editing tips in this helpful book that covers the entire writing and querying process, from nurturing a story idea all the way to submitting a polished manuscript"--

Originally published in 1938, this classic by Brenda Ueland is considered by many to be one of the best books ever written on how to be a writer. Part a lesson on writing and part a philosophy on life, Ueland believed that anyone could be a writer and everyone had something important to say. Heavily influenced by the ideas of William Blake, Ueland outlines 12 points to keep in mind while writing and encourages writers to find their true, authentic...

""An affecting, singular story...a bracing tale of life on the edge of death."" —Kirkus Reviews

When veteran war reporter Benjamin Hall woke up in Kyiv on the morning of March 14, 2022, he had no idea that, within hours, Russian bombs would nearly end his life. As a journalist for Fox News, Hall had worked in dangerous war zones like Syria and Afghanistan, but with three young daughters at home, life on the edge was

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"El silencio de todos los seres humanos, hombres y mujeres, ancianos y niños, debería ser más alabado, más protegido, mejor resguardado. No sólo el silencio, sino ese silencio activo que es la capacidad de escucha [... ] que quisiéramos todos ver mejor distribuida entre los dones de este mundo". Una sucesión de diversas escenas presenta al lenguaje, en estas páginas, como protagonista e invitado permanente. La palabra cercada de silencio,...

Early peoples around the world created stories to explain the mysteries of the natural world. Today, these stories are known as myths. Learn more about this type of story and how to write one of your own in How to Tell a Myth, a title in the A Guide to Storytelling series.

Entrepreneur and Customer Service Guru Redman Folgate is mysteriously found dead in his mountain retreat. Has been journalist Rock Hardstuff is coincidentally on the scene and decides to solve the murder to redeem his career. Rock must weave his way through a myriad of bizarre characters before he can solve the Who Dunnit with a How Dunnit and so much more. Who Killed Customer Care? uses a comedy murder mystery allegory to explain the secrets of Customer...

This book is a must read for anyone who is a procrastinator or who lives with someone who procrastinates. Especially interesting topics addressed include lying, sublimation, ego trips, excuses, mountains out of molehills, and hypocrisy. Anyone who denies being a procrastinator is a liar. From birth, we are all born with this inherent ability. It afflicts stock clerks as well as world leaders. Its most recommendable asset is convenience and accessibility....

What are graphic novels? How are graphic novels different from other kinds of writing? Find out how graphic novels are similar to and different from comic books. Explore features such as panels, drawing styles, and dialogue bubbles. Then discover graphic novel genres, including fiction, nonfiction, manga, and more!