Reading Work

Where do writers learn their best moves? They use a technique that Roy Peter Clark calls X-ray reading, a form of reading that lets you penetrate beyond the surface of a text to see how meaning is actually being made. In The Art of X-Ray Reading, Clark invites you to don your X-ray reading glasses and join him on a guided tour through some of the most exquisite and masterful literary works of all time, from The Great Gatsby to Lolita to The Bluest Eye and many more.

We are all influenced every single day of our lives by both the positive and well as the negative. Influencing people requires you to have a certain power over them.

One lantern snuffed. One quilt stitched into a map. One boy who needs a hand. When a dark pocket starts along Willow Lane on the coldest nights, Esther Smucker’s pattern-minded heart won't let it stand. The quilt apprentice maps the outages; the elder’s son, Thomas Beiler, organizes a soft watch. What they find isn’t malice but a frightened runaway—and a chance for a whole town to choose mercy over gossip. Lanterns in the lanes, tins of oil handed in the dark, a quilting circle that sews kindness into action—Christmas Lanterns in the Frost is a gentle, faith-forward winter tale of...

In the first passage James Baldwin reads with passion about the suicide of a young black man in despair. The second passage takes place at his funeral service, where Baldwin speaks with both anger and eloquence, in the voice of the minister attempting to comfort his friends and family.

Within this audiobook, you'll find myriad approaches to Alice, from horror to historical, taking us from the nightmarish reaches of the imagination to tales that will shock, surprise, and tug on the heart-strings. So, it's time now to go down the rabbit hole, or through the looking-glass or...but no, wait. By picking up this audiobook and starting to listen to it, you're already there, can't you see?

EYFS Framework Scheme of Work: 4-5 Years This comprehensive resource is designed to support early childhood educators in implementing a robust and engaging curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for children aged 4-5 years. It builds upon the foundation established in the 3-4 years scheme of work, providing further guidance on supporting children's development and learning. The scheme covers the 7 subjects (Learning & Development Areas) broken into 3 Terms, Sample Timetable, Synthetic Phonics & Weekly Progress Trackers. Key Features: Age-appropriate ...

EYFS Framework Scheme of Work: 3-4 Years This comprehensive resource is designed to support early childhood educators in implementing a robust and engaging curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for children aged 3-4 years. It builds upon the foundation established in the 2-3 years scheme of work, providing further guidance on supporting children's development and learning. The scheme covers the 7 subjects (Learning & Development Areas) broken into 3 Terms, Sample Timetable, Synthetic Phonics & Weekly Progress Trackers. Key Features: Age-appropriate ...

Tom Holland arrived in Burlington after making a couple of life-changing decisions. One of them he would never regret…the other he was still wrestling with.But even before the recent events that sped up his plans, he’d been considering that he needed a change in his life…and his career but hadn’t been able to push himself into action. After the last couple of weeks he realized it was no longer an idle consideration, it was a necessity. When he chose Burlington as his destination it wasn’t with a dart tossed at a map. In large part it was because the city was the new home of an old...

James Baldwin gives an electrifying reading about a young gay American in Paris recalling a dramatic and transforming incident from his boyhood, as he struggles to accept his sexual identity.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on an exciting adventure that introduces young readers to the world of work! In this delightful addition to the popular "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover the joy of exploration when their school gives them the afternoon off for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Initially reluctant Tommy soon embraces the adventure when he visits his mother's marine biology lab at the aquarium. Meanwhile, Imani helps her architect father design an inclusive playground, and Maya learns about sustainability and community while gardening with her...

Discover soccer’s most powerful stories — from global legends to everyday heroes — in one unforgettable book made just for kids aged 8–12. Does your child dream of scoring goals like Messi, leading with courage like Megan Rapinoe, or never giving up like the U.S. Women’s National Team? Epic Soccer Stories is the perfect match! This action-packed, inspiring collection takes readers on a thrilling world tour through real-life tales of passion, grit, leadership, and inclusion. From Pelé’s joyful beginnings to blind athletes breaking barriers, from a high-altitude match in Bolivia ...

When acclaimed science writer Stefan Klein asks Nobel Prize-winning chemist Roald Hoffmann what sets scientists apart, Hoffmann says, "First and foremost, curiosity." In this collection of intimate conversations with 19 of the world's best-known scientists (including three Nobel Laureates), Klein lets us listen in as today's leading minds reveal what they still hope to discover - and how their paradigm-changing work entwines with their lives outside the lab.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical learning adventure that brings four special celebrations to life in this engaging children's story for ages 6-9! In this latest addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover the excitement of Project ACES Day (All Children Exercise Simultaneously), National Skilled Trades Day, Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Day, and even National Roast Leg of Lamb Day - all in one action-packed school day! From exercising with millions of children worldwide to exploring diverse career paths with real-world ...

Three friends. One train. A journey through time they never expected—and might not escape. Trevor Hollings thinks his life is completely ordinary. His neighborhood is boring. School is the worst—especially history class—and nothing exciting ever happens. But when Trevor, Becky, and Andrew stumble onto a mysterious train in the middle of the night, they’re thrown headfirst into a wild adventure through the past. From the dangerous gold rush camps of the 1840s to the sweltering bakeries of 19th-century New York, and even into the shadowy tunnels of a deadly train disaster, the kids ...

In a supplement industry flooded with flashy marketing, empty promises, and dubious products, “Supplements That Don’t Suck” cuts through the noise with brutal honesty and expert insight. This is not another cheerleader’s handbook. It’s a field guide for bodybuilders and serious lifters who want the straight truth about which supplements actually deliver results, which are overpriced placebo puddles, and which could damage your health. Written by a seasoned insider with no patience for nonsense, this book exposes the profit-driven circus behind supplement labels, proprietary blends...

The best-known educator of the 20th century was a scammer in cashmere. "The most famous reading teacher in the world," as television hosts introduced her, Evelyn Wood had little classroom experience, no degrees in reading instruction, and a background that included a collaboration with the Third Reich. Nevertheless, a nation spooked by Sputnik and panicked by paperwork eagerly embraced her promises of a speed-reading revolution.

About This Book EYFS Framework Scheme of Work: 2-3 Years This comprehensive resource is designed to support early childhood educators in implementing a robust and engaging curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for children aged 2-3 years. It builds upon the foundation established in the 0-2 years scheme of work, providing further guidance on supporting children's development and learning. The scheme covers the 7 subjects (Learning & Development Areas) broken into 3 Terms, Sample Timetable, Synthetic Phonics & Weekly Progress Trackers. Key Features: Age-...

Whether you dream of becoming an author, working from home, or earning a passive income by writing, this proofreading and copyediting book can add immense value to your current skillset from beginner to advanced. Learn the correct punctuation techniques and how to create consistent, well-written literature. Become a freelancer and earn money correcting and advising writers and authors of their mistakes. Create your blog or articles error-free using correct grammar, spelling, and writing style. Gain the knowledge that so many writers lack. Become the best writer you can be.

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Fear. Anguish. Heartbreak. Selfless love. Ultimate sacrifice. All in less than a minute. Sometimes that’s all there is. Adam Manning arrives at the crime scene and quickly sees that not everything is as it seems. Neither is he. If you enjoy clean mystery romance and inspirational women’s fiction filled with love, hope, family, new and old friendships, and a mystery to keep you guessing, Stay With Me is the series collection for you. This is Book Five of the eight-part Stay With Me mystery romance novella series. Book 5 of 8.