A New Introduction to Language and CommunicationThe study of language has evolved dramatically over the last thirty years. We know more about language use and development than ever before. But many of these new ideas can challenge our notions of identity and our sense of uniqueness. Word of Mouth introduces these ideas and explores the…
Helma Dik approaches word order in Greek tragic dialogue from the perspective of language rather than metre.The tragic poets engaged in mimesis of natural dialogue; therefore the analysis of the linguistic characteristics of the dialogue precedes exploration of the metrical dimension, on the assumption that poets would not be overly constrained by the iambic trimeter,…
Word Study (formerly titled Words Their Way?) is a hands-on, developmental approach to word study.It clearly illustrates how you can integrate and teach phonics, vocabulary and spelling skills to all students. Guided by informed research of spelling errors and literacy behaviors, it offers a systematic, teacher-directed and child-centered plan for the study of words from…
Word Study: Vocabulary Instruction for Elementary Mathematics (formerly titled Words Their Way?: Vocabulary Instruction for Elementary Mathematics) is designed for use by 4th- or 5th-grade classroom teachers.Filled with vocabulary-rich activities and strategies, this handy supplement supports the learning of academic vocabulary so your students will do better when they work in their core math textbook….
Word Study: Word Sorts for Derivational Relations Spellers is the ideal stage-specific companion to Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction (formerly titled Words Their Way? for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction.Complete with 65 reproducible sorts and other activities and assessments covering the full curriculum of word study for advanced readers and writers in…
Word Study: Word Sorts for Within Word Pattern Spellers is the ideal stage-specific companion to Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction.This volume presents 59 prepared, reproducible sorts, blackline masters, and other activities and assessments covering the full curriculum of word study for students in the within word pattern stage of spelling development. The…
Wordly Wise The Semiotics of Discourse in Dante?s “Commedia”In Wordly Wise: The Semiotics of Discourse in Dante?s Commedia, Raffaele De Benedictis proposes a new critical method in the study of the Divine Comedy and Dante?s minor works.It systematically and comprehensively addresses the discursive aspect of Dante?s works and focuses mainly on the reader, who, along…
Words at Work and PlayThree Decades in Family and Community LifeChildhood and family life have changed significantly in recent decades. What is the nature of these changes? How have they affected the use of time, space, work and play? In what ways have they influenced face-to-face talk and the uses of technology within families and…
Words Matter Hermeneutics in the Study of Religions The challenge of methodic quality has haunted scholars in the human and social sciences since the end of the nineteenth century with the explosive and public success of the natural sciences and their precision and aim of controlling nature.The discussion has been dominated by the quest for…
Most people think of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as a distinctly British product. Begun in England 150 years ago, it took more than 60 years to complete and, when it was finally finished in 1928, the British prime minister heralded it as a ‘national treasure’. It maintained this image throughout the twentieth century, and…
NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version.Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For Books…
NOTE:?This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version.Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For Books a…
Now in its sixth edition, Work in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology by Jeffrey M. Conte and Frank J. Landy is the most current and engaging text for the industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology course. The text ties together themes and topics such as diversity, cognitive and physical abilities, personality,…
The first of its kind, this coursebook examines the work of the future.Work in the Digital Age: A Coursebook on Labor, Technology, and Regulation focuses on certain technologies: the platform economy and gig work, big data and people analytics, gamification, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management, blockchain technology, drones, and 3D printing. The book provides perspectives…
The law of work has evolved as a patchwork of legal interventions in the labor market, sometimes by statute, and sometimes through the common law of judicial decisions.Most law school curricula divide the law of work into three topical areas-Labor Law, Employment Law, and Employment Discrimination-and offer separate courses in each area. Labor law in…