Questa autrice si è tuffata nel mondo della narrativa per giovani adulti dopo aver inizialmente intenzione di insegnare storia. Il suo fascino per la storia antica e le strategie di guerra influenza sottilmente la sua scrittura, mirando a catturare prospettive sfumate. Come co-fondatrice del Teen Author Boot Camp e membro della Writers Cubed, è dedita a ispirare i giovani lettori. Attraverso le sue narrazioni per giovani adulti, l'autrice unisce la sua formazione accademica, la sua passione per il lavoro con gli adolescenti e le sue aspirazioni creative.
This guide offers a comprehensive roadmap for aspiring authors, covering every stage of the writing process. It includes techniques for testing story ideas, developing character voices, and creating immersive worlds. Additionally, it provides insights into the publishing industry, ensuring that writers are well-equipped to achieve their literary ambitions. With practical steps and expert advice, it serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to bring their writing dreams to fruition.
The Politics of Academic English Language Policy
Focusing on the role of English as a Lingua Franca, Jennifer Jenkins examines contemporary academic English language policies in higher education globally. She highlights the implications of these policies for teaching and learning, addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing use of English in diverse educational contexts. Through her insights, Jenkins aims to foster a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of academic communication.
Gryphon, once a respected striker, now finds himself a hunted traitor after the murder of his beloved Zo by his former clan. In a quest to honor her memory, he ventures to the secretive Raven Nest to warn others of impending danger, risking everything in the process. Unbeknownst to him, Zo is alive and aiding Nameless refugees in a perilous journey over a mountain filled with threats. As both navigate their tumultuous paths, they must confront the challenges ahead to reunite and seek peace, knowing that freedom demands sacrifice.
Voices inside Ebrielle's head pull her into one bad situation after another. When her father, the governor, is at his wits end, she is sent away with a group of craftsmen, including her childhood friend and blacksmith, Wesley, to act as the governor's ambassador to the country over the mountain. As she discovers that the strange whispers that caused her so much trouble back home may be the key to uncovering a plot to destroy her homeland, she realizes they could prove her loyalty to her people...or lead to her undoing.
Uses a graphic novel format to explore both sides of the copyright problem in a story about a filmmaker's attempt to shoot a documentary about a day in the life of New York City.
'Global Englishes' is a comprehenisve introduction to the subject of world Englishes, covering major developments and current debates, whilst drawing on a range of texts, data, classic readings and examples from key names in the discipline
Set against a backdrop of centuries-long clan warfare, a young healer named Zo from the Wolf clan embarks on a perilous mission to infiltrate the ruthless Ram clan as a spy. Driven by grief and a desire for revenge after losing her parents, Zo faces unexpected challenges when her sister follows her into danger. As she navigates her role among the Nameless, she discovers friendship, complex emotions for a Ram soldier, and an underground rebellion, leading her to reevaluate her understanding of loyalty, revenge, and love.
Ana's failure as a tree guardian unleashes dark magic upon the Mother Tree, threatening the entire region. As an evil force spreads across the Lingering Sea, she seeks help from Carlo, her best friend's grandson, who holds the key to saving the tree. However, Carlo's fragile sanity poses a risk, as it could either restore balance or plunge the world into chaos. The struggle for salvation lies in navigating the delicate line between order and chaos.
In a race against time, Gryphon must secure the safety of Zo, Joshua, and Tess before sacrificing himself to Chief Barnabas for his friends' lives. Torn between his feelings for Zo and his upbringing against the Wolves, he grapples with the painful truth of her blood oath to help free Nameless slaves. As secrets unravel, Gryphon chooses to ally with the Wolves, leading to a coalition of Wolf, Raven, and Kodiak clans. Together, they prepare for a decisive battle that could change the fate of their world forever.
Explains why an awareness of Earth's temporal rhythms is critical to planetary survival and offers suggestions for how to create a more time-literate society.