Using Critical TheoryExplaining both why theory is important and how to use it, Lois Tyson introduces beginning students of literature to this often daunting area in a friendly and approachable style. The new edition of this textbook is clearly structured with chapters based on major theories that students are expected to cover in their studies
Literature to GoLiterature to Go is a brief collection of stories, poems, and plays accompanied by thorough critical reading and writing support. With literature from many periods, cultures, and diverse voices, the book is also a complete guide to close reading, critical thinking, and thoughtful writing about literature. The book features 132 new, carefully chosen stories, poems, and plays―continuing the anthology’s mission to present literature as a living, changing art form.
A trusted market leader, Guffey/Loewy's ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION, 10E presents a streamlined approach to business communication that includes unparalleled learning resources for instructors and students. ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION includes the authoritative text and a self-teaching grammar and mechanics handbook at the back of the text as well as extraordinary print and digital exercises designed to build grammar, punctuation, and writing skills.
Presenting the linguistic basis for courses and projects on translation, contrastive linguistics, stylistics, reading and discourse studies, this book illustrates grammatical usage through authentic texts from a range of sources, both spoken and written
English Vocabulary Today: Into the 21st Century offers an innovative perspective on the ways in which contemporary English language vocabulary continues to adapt and grow in light of emerging technologies and ideas. The book begins with a concise history of the English language, followed by chapters covering key topics including lexical change, semantic change and word-formation. Additional chapters highlight unique topics not often covered in English language studies, including the mental lexicon, inclusive language and the importing and exporting of words between English and other languages.
