English Composition

Someone last year just loved the way you wrote and argued and somehow convinced you that taking AP English Language and Composition was right up your alley. Now, as May gets closer, you're stressed, slammed with everything else high school throws at you on top of dealing with college admissions. Ok, deep breaths. You can do this. And we're here help to you knock it out of the park.

Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible morsels, giving listeners an instant play-by-play. Drawing on a wide range of great writers, from Philip Roth to Antonin Scalia to Jane Austen, How to Write a Sentence is much more than a writing manual—it is a spirited love letter to the written word, and a key to understanding how great writing works. It is a book that will stand the test of time.

The Elements of English Grammar is a comprehensive handbook of the rules of English grammar and usage, with examples and exercises. It's a low-cost alternative to the textbooks produced by major publishers.This volume is meant to be a companion piece to The Elements of Writing the Essay by Dr. W.J. McIntyre and is produced with the purpose of providing the student (whether formal or informal) ready and inexpensive access to materials that will be of aid in learning or improving the writing of English. Included is instruction in the basic instrumentalities of English grammar, along with ...

You have spent the past year doing nothing but writing essays, reading the greatest works of literature, and sitting through endless hours of lectures about metaphors, absurdist drama and Freytag's Pyramid. Now, May is approaching, bringing college applications, SATs, numerous final exams and your AP Lit exam. That rising panic you're feeling right now?

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J.J. Johnson: Trombone’s Modern Voice tells the complete story of the man who turned a brass instrument into a vehicle for intellectual and emotional precision. From his beginnings in Indianapolis to his command of the bebop revolution, Johnson’s journey reveals how discipline and imagination forged one of the most exacting voices in modern music. Drawing on archival research, performance documentation, and critical reassessment, this biography traces Johnson’s evolution from swing-era sideman to architect of trombone modernism. Each chapter immerses readers in the scenes that shaped ...

The Structure and Composition of the Cosmos consists of two theories: The Quantum Aether Theory and the Euclidean Cosmos Theory, where the Quantum Aether Theory forms the basis for the Euclidean Cosmos Theory, which derives the composition of the cosmos. Taken together, the two theories provide a description of the cosmos and the universes that fits with the observations of our universe and makes it possible to understand how it all works. Starting from the zero-point field, which consists of an infinite electromagnetic field, the theory deduces the existence of the infinite cosmos, with ...

In the current project focused on grammar books for various classes, Mr. Sarkar has made a concerted effort to simplify English grammar and writing skills for primary-level students. He conducted extensive research on the syllabi of different state and national school boards to identify a common thread. While some boards emphasize specific chapters of English grammar, others overlook them entirely. Mr. Sarkar has aimed to synthesize these varying approaches and present them as a cohesive summary of English grammar and composition. As a result, his book may not fully align with any single ...

Learn the skills of a great modern musician and become a better artist and performer today. To say that the guitar is a complicated and versatile instrument is an understatement. Knowing how to play the instrument with good technique is challenging enough – learning music theory to level up your skills is another story. It’s no wonder then that up to 90% of new guitarists give up and abandon the instrument within a year. Don’t let yourself suffer the same fate. If you ever thought that learning music theory was beyond your reach, it's time to think again. These are the essential ...

Knowing the Language – Knowing how the English language works results in better writing. Sentences are best understood as composed of topic and action rather than the many parts of speech that are usually taught. Knowing the Writing Process – The second section presents a common-sense, proven method to write for college and professionally. Using a six step writing process creates a confident writer whose expression is concise and clear. Effective writing means better grades and successful communication.

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Dave Holland’s story is one of sound and transformation. From the industrial landscapes of Wolverhampton to the world’s most celebrated stages, he reshaped the double bass into an instrument of freedom and precision. Across six decades, Holland anchored Miles Davis’s electric era, redefined the possibilities of collective improvisation, and built an enduring legacy through composition, mentorship, and collaboration. This definitive biography follows Holland’s life in full arc—his self-taught beginnings in postwar England, his London apprenticeship under the spell of bebop, and his...

Thelonious Monk transformed twentieth-century sound by making silence sing and rhythm think. The Mysterious Genius traces his extraordinary journey from a North Carolina childhood to the electrified pulse of Harlem and the concert stages of the world. Through archival depth and musical insight, the book reveals how Monk turned structure into swing and dissonance into beauty. Drawing from decades of recordings, interviews, and historical accounts, it captures the discipline behind the eccentricity—the composer who built architecture out of melody, who balanced humor with intellect, and who...

Benny Golson’s life traces the evolution of American jazz through the mind of one of its most disciplined architects. Born in 1929 in Philadelphia and shaped by a city alive with rhythm, Golson transformed from a gifted teenager practicing in church basements to a composer whose melodies—“Whisper Not,” “Stablemates,” “Killer Joe,” “I Remember Clifford”—became pillars of the modern jazz songbook. Drawing on decades of interviews, session records, and archival detail, Benny Golson: Composer of Standards presents an immersive, documentary-grade portrait of a man who ...

From the practice rooms of suburban Chicago to the world’s most revered stages, Chris Potter: Virtuoso for the New Era follows one of modern jazz’s most original voices through four decades of relentless discovery. This definitive biography captures the story of a musician who transformed virtuosity into vocabulary, bridging generations, genres, and technologies without losing the heartbeat of improvisation. Through meticulous research and vivid narrative, the book traces Potter’s complete arc—his early immersion in bebop language, the rigorous apprenticeship with Red Rodney, the ...

Learn how to critique your work. Play games to improve your skills. Novel project management. This collection of author books is everything you need! How To Critique Creative writing: Learn how to critique creative writing and justify your opinions from an analysis of the work. Essential tips for readers writing reviews or authors trying to improve their novels. This unique, concise guide will give you advice on capturing your impressions and then, more importantly, the methods to justify them by a systematic examination of the composition of the writing, with examples. Broken into sections...

Charles Mingus transformed twentieth-century music by refusing to choose between intellect and emotion, structure and freedom. Born in 1922 and raised in Watts, he grew from a church-trained cellist into a bassist and composer who redefined what jazz could express. This sweeping biography follows his journey from Los Angeles’s segregated neighborhoods to the world’s great concert halls, chronicling the collisions of genius and fury that shaped his sound. Through exhaustive research and vivid storytelling, Charles Mingus: Jazz’s Angry Composer reconstructs his early struggles for ...

Learning is most effectively achieved through a harmonious blend of study and practice. As such, a question bank is essential for reinforcing and applying the knowledge acquired during study. It proves invaluable for students, learners, and examinees preparing for school and various competitive examinations while also serving as a significant time-saver for educators who regularly need to craft exam questions. In this way, a question bank is a powerful tool for both learners and teachers alike. Peter’s "Question Bank of English Grammar & Composition" offers an extensive collection of ...

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your Advanced Placement English or AP English exam.

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