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William Zinsser’s Writing to Learn shows students how to write clearly about any subject—from mathematics, physics and chemistry to art and music—and how to use writing as a means of learning. In his warm and engaging style, Zinsser dispels students’ fear of writing, and he shows them that the process of writing can help them understand a subject that they always thought they had no aptitude for. Taking students into many surprising corners of knowledge, Zinsser provides proof that every field has an accessible literature.

Practical AI for Beginners Learn Generative AI Tools and Prompts the Easy Way to Spark Ideas, Save Time, and Simplify Your Life An accessible guide for AI that turns questions into confidence—no tech background required. If you've been wondering where to start with AI, this is your go-to intro for beginners. Want to write sharply, plan better, and even run your home and grow your business with ease? This friendly guide walks you through how to use AI effectively in everyday life and at work. Inside this book, you’ll discover: ★ Step-by-step instructions for tools like ChatGPT, Google ...

Many of us would love to jot down our fondest stories and our tallest tales to preserve forever in written form. But wanting to do something and knowing how to do it are two different things. This is not a book about sentence structure and grammar, but a book on helping you keep your head in the game once you’ve decided that writing a book is something you might like to do.

THINKING like a copywriter: 110 lessons on mindset. These principles and concepts will help you think concretely about big things, including creativity, productivity, storytelling, influence, success and failure, research, ideation, AI, ethics, and many other concepts copywriters must understand to do their best work.

Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether newcomers or accomplished professionals. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions, how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place."

Are you writing a novel, but having trouble getting your first draft written? You've heard of "outlining," but that sounds too rigid for you. You've heard of "organic writing," but that seems a bit squishy to you. Take a look at the wildly popular Snowflake Method - a battle-tested series of 10 steps that jump-start your creativity and help you quickly map out your story. All around the world, novelists are using the Snowflake Method right now to ignite their imaginations and get their first drafts down on paper. In this book, you'll follow the story of a fictitious novelist as she learns to tap into the amazing power of the Snowflake Method. Almost magically, she finds her story growing from a simple idea into a deep and powerful novel. And she finds her novel changing her - turning her into a stronger, more courageous person.

How to Write an Autobiographical Novel is the author's manifesto on the entangling of life, literature, and politics, and how the lessons learned from a life spent reading and writing fiction have changed him. In these essays, he grows from student to teacher, reader to writer, and reckons with his identities as a son, a gay man, a Korean American, an artist, an activist, a lover, and a friend. He examines some of the most formative experiences of his life and the nation's history.

This new edition of The Writing Revolution adds guidance for teachers seeking a way to bring their students' writing ability up to rigorous state standards. As thousands of educators have already discovered, The Writing Revolution provides the road map they need, clearly explaining how to incorporate the Hochman Method into their instruction. The new edition provides a reorganized sequence of activities and even more student-facing examples, making it easier than ever to bring the method to your classroom.

New Content for 2026! Are you ready for the truth about our rapidly changing workplace? AI for Beginners is your clear, practical roadmap designed for women who want to not only survive, but flourish in the AI-powered world. 🔎 Why this book, and why now? Let’s be honest. The reality is that artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword. Every day, AI transforms industries, reshapes job roles and changes how teams operate. While some colleagues are leveraging these tools to achieve more in less time, many are unknowingly arranging their own obsolescence. Companies are watching ...

English learning is changing — and now it’s easier than ever. With AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other free apps, anyone can improve their English quickly, confidently, and without expensive classes. Whether you are a complete beginner or restarting your learning journey, this book shows you exactly how to use AI to speak, write, read, and understand English better. How to Use AI Tools to Learn English is a simple, practical, and complete guide written especially for beginners. You don’t need technical knowledge. You don’t need perfect grammar. You only need curiosity — AI ...

This book is intended to teach you how to play the guitar and write songs. Starting with the basics, this book can help you whether you have not even purchased your first guitar yet or even if you are a little more advanced. It will cover: * How to get started as a rhythm guitarist * How to get started as a lead guitarist * How to practice shredding * How to memorize the fretboard * Which guitar accessories can make practice more fun and the songwriting process more effective * How to turn notes into actual songs * How to use improvisation to enhance your songwriting ability immediately * ....

This is an exuberant group portrait of four extraordinary writers, Zelda Fitzgerald, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Dorothy Parker, and Edna Ferber, whose loves, lives, and literary endeavors captured the spirit of the 1920s.

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 ...

Most of what you think you know about writing is useless. It's the harmful debris of your education - a mixture of half-truths, myths, and false assumptions that prevents you from writing well. Drawing on years of experience as a writer and teacher of writing, Verlyn Klinkenborg offers an approach to writing that will change the way you work and think. There is no gospel, no orthodoxy, no dogma in this book. What you'll find here isn't the way to write. Instead, you'll find a way to clear your mind of illusions about writing and discover how you write.

Noted Mexican American journalist Alfredo Corchado refuses to shrink from reporting on government corruption, murders in Juarez, or the ruthless drug cartels of Mexico. One night, Corchado received a tip that he could be the next target of the Zetas, a violent paramilitary group - and that he had 24 hours to find out if the threat was true. Midnight in Mexico is the story of one man's quest to report the truth of his country - as he races to save his own life.

Transform the way you speak, write, and think — effortlessly, even as you sleep. Elevate Your Vocabulary as You Sleep is a groundbreaking audio learning experience designed to expand your vocabulary, enrich your language, and refine your communication — all while your mind rests. Each carefully curated word is paired with a clear, memorable example sentence to deepen understanding and retention. Whether you’re a student, writer, professional, or lifelong learner, this immersive listening experience helps you absorb advanced English vocabulary naturally and subconsciously. Drawing from...

All books by Sar Maroof are accompanied by their complete source code, available at: https://github.com/sarmaroof This book is designed to teach Java programming from the ground up. Through more than 100 practical examples, hands-on exercises, and real-world assignments, it guides beginners from writing their first line of code to building a solid programming foundation. No prior coding experience is required. The concepts are explained in clear, easy-to-understand language, supported by straightforward code samples and engaging exercises that make learning both effective and enjoyable. ...

How can you cheat… at drinking wine? It turns out you can. And when you do, a whole world of power, ego and money will unravel. Corked is the scandalous saga in the glamorous, competitive and mysterious world of fine wines.

This is the original "Little Book," without add ons by later writers. This is a treasure to writers because it "omit(s)" needless words" and subject matter Professor Strunk did not believe was core to better writing. The brevity encourages relistening to deepen one's knowledge of the subject, the point made by Professor Strunk to his students: "the knowledge comes from rereading" or in our case, relistening. This unabridged version has 25 tracks: 1. Preface. 2. Introduction.

Your Story Matters presents a dynamic and spiritually formative process for understanding and redeeming the past in order to live well in the present and into the future. Leslie Leyland Fields has used and taught this practical and inspiring writing process for decades, helping people from all walks of life to access memory and sift through the truth of their stories. This is not just a book for writers. Each one of us has a story, and understanding God's work in our stories is a vital part of our faith.