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The Plum in the Golden Vase (also known as The Golden Lotus) was published in the early seventeenth century and may be the first long work of Chinese fiction written by a single (though anonymous) author. Featuring both complex structural features and psychological and emotional realism, the novel centers on the rich merchant Ximen Qing and his household and describes the physical surroundings and material objects of a Ming Dynasty city. In part a social, political, and moral critique, the novel...

Disruptive pedagogies for archival research In a cultural moment when institutional repositories carry valuable secrets to the present and past, this collection argues for the critical, intellectual, and social value of archival instruction. Graban and Hayden and 37 other contributors examine how undergraduate and graduate courses in rhetoric, history, community literacy, and professional writing can successfully engage students in archival research in its many forms, and successfully model mutu...

Today's foreign language teachers are increasingly expected to be skilled in addressing multiple intelligences and differing learning styles, yet no reliable resources exist that consolidate the best of what is known about the broad spectrum of disabilities that are already or soon to be in our classrooms. The first of its kind, Worlds Apart? Disability and Foreign Language Learning offers critical and practical essays with insights applicable across the language-teaching spectrum. Written in E...

Intended for scholars and advanced students of 18th-century literature, philosophy, music, and linguistics. This is the first full-length study of James Harris, the literary theorist, philosopher of language, musical impresario, politician, and friend of many leading figures of the 18th century. Best known as the author of "Three Treatises" (on literary theory) and "Hermes" his study of universal grammar, Harris's reputation has always stood higher in continental Europe than in his own country....

Manuel Puig's 1976 Kiss of the Spider Woman, translated into English in 1979 and adapted as an Academy Award-winning film, expanded the idiom of the novel (mixing cinema, fiction, romance, and song) and challenged the third-person narration that was dominant in Latin American Boom fiction. Students are drawn to the conversational style of the novel and the melodramatic seductions of the tale, but they need guidance to appreciate the novel's richness as a work of literature. This volume of the ML...

A legendary language learning course undoubtedly! Rapidex English Speaking Course is the only speaking course of its kind whose features can be described in superlative degree only. It has already benefited millions of readers across the country. Experts have unanimously declared it as the best self-study course. Perhaps that is the reason that for over 15 years it has constantly been on the top of the best sellers list in the market. What is the secret of its great popularity? Maybe, a no-nonse...

Henry James stands as one of the preeminent writers of the late 19th/early 20th century period; however, the world he wrote about has since disappeared. This collection of essays provides pedagogical assistance for several of his short stories—including "The Jolly Corner", "The Europeans" and "Travelling Companions"—and his most anthologized longer works. It is aimed at instructors who do not consider themselves experts on James' work. Each essay approaches a single work, offering a critical ana...

This collection of standards-based lessons will guide middle and high school teachers while teaching the nation's history in a user-friendly, ready-made fashion. During a time of standards-based instruction, Beyond the Textbook: Using Trade Books and Databases to Teach Our Nation's History, Grades 7–12 will fill the gap in today's middle and high school classrooms to simultaneously engage students in effective literacy skill exercises and teach our nation's history. Authored by three experience...

Bring reading comprehension alive with engaging record-breaking stories. Rising Stars have teamed up with Guinness World Records to produce Record-Breaking Comprehension, an exciting series that uses fascinating world records to engage all pupils and develop reading comprehension skills.

Endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International EducationThe Cambridge Primary English course that is mindful of learners where English is not their first language. This Workbook has been designed for either homework or extension activities after the relevant pages in the Student's Book are completed.- Build on what has taken place in the lesson- Challenges students to develop their learning further- Ideal for homework or extension activitiesFree accompanying audio files for each Hodder Cambridge...

Level: KS2 Subject: English Elevate English at home with these fun quick quizzes! A fun and easy way to test key skills taught at school Simple, clear layout with colourful illustrations Includes a motivating ‘colour in your score’ chart for every quiz Handy hints to help guide children through the quizzes Answers are included to help you to support children’s learning at home

English teaching and learning Teacher Guide for Year 9 (age 11/12)  Works with the Student Book and Teacher Guide from the Inspire English series  Full coverage of the KS3 (11-14) National Curriculum in English and the iLowerSecondary Curriculum   Designed for International Schools around the world but also suitable for the UK  Supports the mastery of specific skills in English through a rigorous curriculum-linked approach 

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Language Suitable for the 2025 exams Everything you need to revise for GCSE 9-1 English language reading papers 1 and 2 Let’s face it, exams can be tricky. Because everyone has different strengths when it comes to test taking, this new Snap Revision guide from Collins helps you focus on areas of yo...