The Weather Thesaurus: A Fiction Writer's Sourcebook of Words and Phrases to Describe the Weather
Writing Vivid Scenes Has Never Been Easier. Thanks To This Invaluable Compendium of Descriptive Words and Phrases!
For many fiction writers, the thought of writing about such things as weather conditions can seem tedious and uninspiring. But a beautifully written description of the weather has the power to ignite a reader's imagination and set a mood for the plot that follows. Nothing conveys sadness like a good old-fashioned rainstorm. Likewise, happiness is usually accompanied by sunshine. Good or bad weather conditions can also play a pivotal role in a novel's plot. Horrors, thrillers, and romances alike, all weave weather into their storylines.
Amphibian Man (Amphibian) is perhaps the most well-known novel by Alexander Beliaev, a talented Russian science fiction writer who lived in the early 20th c. First published in 1928. The book tells a story of a young man named Ichtiandr (literally "Fish Man" in Greek) who as a child received a life-saving transplant - a set of shark gills. The operation was performed by his father, a scientist and a maverick surgeon, in an attempt to save his son's failing lungs.
“Getting information off the internet is like taking a drink from a fire hydrant.” (Mitchell Kapor, n.d.). Medical concepts and terminology can be very confusing for the uninitiated interpreter or translator. This book will allow interpreters and translators to quickly read up on healthcare settings, familiarizing themselves with anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and frequently encountered conditions, investigations and treatment options. Health translators working on medical reports will be able to find commonly used abbreviations.
Written to meet the needs of teaching assistants and learning support assistants, this book provides a practical toolkit for supporting students on the autistic spectrum in mainstream secondary schools. The book offers a clear, jargon free explanation of autism spectrum conditions and examines the difficulties arising from these conditions and how they can impact on students’ learning. Addressing issues which arise on a daily basis, it is full of practical advice and strategies for supporting students socially and academically across all areas of the curriculum.
Analyzes the impact of the Civil War on African Americans, discussing the division between free states and slave states, the Emancipation Proclamation, and living conditions during Reconstruction.
