A vivid snapshot of America's kaleidoscopic literary tradition, A Journey Through American Literature illuminates the authors, works, and events that have shaped our cultural heritage. Kevin J. Hayes charts this history through a series of approachable thematic chapters--Narrative Voice and the Short Story, the Drama of the Everyday, the Great American Novel--that reveal the richness of American literature while providing a compelling set of footholds with which to engage it. Among the topics covered are the role of travel and the symbolism of geography, characters and the importance of voice and dialect, self-definition and the American dream, new beginnings, and the role of memory.
Journey to the Center of the Earth (VIDEO - animated book) VIDEO to the book: Journey to the Center of the Earth (E.P. Graded Readers Level 1) Professor Lidenbrock finds a strange message in an old book. He sets off with his nephew Axel on a dangerous journey under a volcano to find - the centre of the Earth! The Professor and Axel have many amazing adventures along the way, and even see prehistoric monsters! But will they find the centre of the Earth?
An Effective Beginner’s Guide to Writing Books (Infographic)
Ever wondered what the secret ingredients are to writing a book that people love to read? How is it that some writers are able to make a living from their passion and others aren't? Is finding the right publisher the key to unlocking the success of a novel? Have a look at this infographic and find out what we've discovered on our journey to find the answer to these questions.
Aftermath: Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens The second Death Star has been destroyed, the Emperor killed, and Darth Vader struck down. Devastating blows against the Empire, and major victories for the Rebel Alliance. But the battle for freedom is far from over.
Learning English with Misterduncan (Choices and Decisions)
This fascinating episode begins with this poem:
The choices you make Today and tomorrow Will decide life's journey On the path you will follow The choices you make Like the throw of the dice will decide if your journey is unpleasant or nice
